One of the most common types of finishes in the bathroom is a tile. This is due to the numerous advantages of the material.
Tile laying: hire professionals or do it yourself?
Many people prefer to put tiles in the bathroom, the price of which, however, is considerable. But if it is decided to take this particular material, then many issues will have to be resolved. And this applies not only to the choice of tiles. You should decide who will do the installation: do it yourself or invite specialists. In the first case, it will be possible to save money, and in the second case, the best quality of work will be ensured. In addition, construction companies provide a guarantee for such services, which must be taken into account. Therefore, it is worth weighing all the pros and cons and decide what is more important.
What determines the cost of laying?
How much does it cost to tile in a bathroom? The cost of laying tiles depends on many parameters. Consider them.
- Who will do the work. If the installation is carried out independently, then the cost will beconsist only of the cost of materials and tools. It is worth considering both labor costs and time. If a specialist is involved in laying, then the costs increase significantly. Someone prefers construction companies, while someone turns to the so-called coven workers. The first option is more expensive, the second is cheaper. However, it is worth considering the risks. Construction companies give a guarantee for their work, but hired singles do not provide such a service.
- The condition of the floor and walls in the room. If the surface is not perfect, it needs to be leveled. Accordingly, the cost of purchasing additional materials and tools will increase. You will also have to pay extra for a specialist. At the same time, it is worth considering that employees do not include the removal of the old coating in the bill. Therefore, if you yourself did not remove the old finish, then you will also have to pay extra for this.
- Finishing area. This is the most important indicator on which the final cost of the work depends. To do this, you need to measure the floor, walls, subtract openings (windows, doors). The resulting values to sum up, getting the total area. The higher its value, the more expensive the repair will cost.
We have listed the main factors that affect how much it costs to tile in the bathroom.
Final price of tilers' work
How much it costs to put tiles in the bathroom, is determined from the final cost. It is calculated as follows. It is necessary to multiply the cost of work per square meter by the total area of \u200b\u200bthe walls and floor that requirefinishes. It should be noted that the rates differ in different companies and for hired workers. The cost also depends on the leveling method (plastering, plasterboard finishing, puttying), on the type of tile (porcelain stoneware, ceramics, etc.). Laying tiles with a selected pattern is more expensive than working with simple patterns. Putting it on the wall is easier than figuring out how to lay tiles around the tub. You should also consider whether additional services are needed, such as dismantling the old coating, leveling the surface. There are also such nuances as cutting tiles. Additional charges may apply. This is where the final cost of the work is derived.
To determine the total cost of laying ceramic tiles, it is necessary to calculate the cost of purchasing all materials and tools. It is necessary to take into account not only the cost of tiles, but also auxiliary consumables: adhesive composition, leveling mixture, grout and other things.
But even if all the work and all the costs of materials are taken into account, the final cost will still differ from the planned one. Therefore, you should discuss all costs directly with the specialists who will perform the work. They will tell you how much it costs to put tiles in the bathroom. You should also prepare for the fact that at the end of the work you will have to pay a slightly larger amount. This is due to unforeseen situations that may arise during the tiling process.
How much will it cost?
The cost of tiling depends on the region. For big cities of Russialaying tiles costs 600-1000 rubles / sq. m, porcelain stoneware - 700-1100 rubles / sq. m, marble slabs - 800-2000 rubles / sq. m.
