Tiling of Bathroom - rough estimate

[s2ook]

Hi,

I've recently started to refit the bathroom and we're now at the point where we need to tile.

The tiles will cover both the floor and walls

I've fitted a 25mm ply floor secured every 150mm with noggins to support the joins between the ply and edges. I have also sealed using Bal Bond SBR

The floor space measures <4sqm and the tiles (already purchased) measure 0.33sqm

The walls will be tiled in black for the first meter followed by a border tile and white for the top part. I have purchased these tiles also which measure 33.1cm x 24.8cm. The border measures 24.8 x 4cm. The total size is ~18sqm

I had a quote today from a local tiler at ***

This includes adhesive grout and edging in addition to labour (which he states will take 5 days).

Does this sound like a reasonable quote?

 

[Rich]

Sorry mate but we cant talk about pricing in the open forum.

 

[Gazzer]

You really should get a few more quotes.

 

[nybor62]

are they ceramics or porcelain, 5 days seems a bit ott imo

 

[s2ook]

They're ceramic tiles.

 

[Gazzer]

Personally I would say 2 -3 days tops ! but its hard to say without actually seeing the job.

 

[Andy Allen]

has all the prep work been done, if so 5 days for 18m2 is a bit long, i would have said 2/3 days max..

 

[Gazzer]

18m2 plus 4m2 floor....I would say 2 days for walls and easy 3rd day on the floor

 

[nybor62]

why not post your job on here looking for a wall a floor tiler, were you based

 

[Rich]

To be hones it is near on impossible to say if this OK or not without seeing job. I think your best bet is to get another couple of quotes and see how this price stacks up against the others.

 

[Gazzer]

I'm Looking for a Wall and Floor Tiler

 

[s2ook]

In terms of prep work the walls have been replastered where the old tiles were removed and the floor has been sealed.

I'm not sure if there's anything else I can do to help prepare the walls or floor?

I had a discussion with the plumber who came down who said it shouldn't take much more than 2 days to complete so I don't think it's particularly complicated

It's just 4 walls, a window and a floating partition behind which sits the frame for the wall hung toilet with 5 holes which need to be cut. There's also a waste outlet for the freestanding shower but other than that everything should be straight forward.

 

[Rich]

I really dont think you can be sure until you get another few prices, to be honest most plumbers will say things like this. I might take a week to tile a bathroom because I will do it properly where as you will always be able to find some guy that will slap it up in a day and not care if it stays there. Or he might not be very experience or he could be trying to make as much money out of you as possible.

Like I say, get another couple of prices. Even if it is just for peace of mind.