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Large format tile installation cost
Updated 08/26
The ‘bigger the better’ rule must also apply to tiles, given the new popularity of large format tiles - that is, any tile with at least one edge greater than 15 inches.
Fast Facts
Large format tiles can cost anything from £22 to £80 per tile
Tilers charge an average of £250 per day to install large format tiles
Expect to pay a little more for labour costs compared to smaller sized tiles
If you're planning a tiling project, this guide covers the full cost picture for large format tiles: how much you can expect to pay, what drives the price up or down, and how to find a checked tiler near you.
How much does large format tile installation cost?
| Low cost | High cost | Average cost | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 120 x 120 per m² large format tile | £36 | £80 | £76 |
| 80 x 80 per m² large format tile | £22 | £68 | £44.50 |
| Tiler cost per day | £200 | £300 | £250 |
| Last updated: August 2026 Our costs are ballpark averages - get a local tradesperson to quote now | |||
Large format tile costs vary a lot - expect to pay anything from £22 to £80 for the tiles themselves, depending on the size and material.
As for installation costs, a tiler typically charges an average of £250 per day for large format tile work.
That's a bit more than for standard tiles, because larger tiles are slower to cut and need more care during laying.
The total cost depends on how big the room is and whether the tiles are supplied by you or by the tiler.
What affects the cost of large format tile installation?
A few things push the price of your large format tiles up or down:
Tile size and weight - Anything with an edge over 15 inches counts as large format. The bigger the tile, the more careful handling it needs
Material - Porcelain and natural stone are heavier and harder to cut than ceramic. Some porous tiles also need sealing after fitting
Surface prep - If the sub-floor or wall is uneven, the tiler needs to level it first, which adds time and cost
Room shape - Lots of awkward corners, pipes or sockets mean more cuts and slower progress
Location - Tiler day rates are higher in London and the South East than the rest of the UK
If you're comparing tile options, our guide to the cost of porcelain tile flooring is also worth a read.
Large format tile cost: job estimator tool
Get an estimated cost for your large format tile installation with the Checkatrade job estimate calculator.
Just type out a few details about your project, such as the size of your room and the kind of tiles you're considering, and the tool will use our data to give you an approximate quote.
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Why choose large format tiles?
Minimal grout lines
Large format tiles take up more space so you are left with thinner grout lines. Smaller spaces of grout give a high quality and sleek end result.
The areas where the grout joins look very sharp, creating a wallpaper-like effect. For walls, large format tiles are a great, long-lasting alternative to wallpaper as they do not dull or need repainting.
Easy maintenance
Large format tiles also require a lot less maintenance than wallpaper and smaller tiles. Cleaning grout can be a very difficult job, particularly in areas like the kitchen where food and oil can easily splash the wall.
Some food and oil is almost impossible to clean out of grout, as grout is a porous material. Using large format tiles reduces the grout surface, leaving you with less grout to clean.
That also means lower long-term upkeep costs - find out how much it costs to regrout tiles if the grout you do have starts to look worn.
Is large format tile difficult to install?
Yes, large format tile is harder to install than standard tiles.
The tiles are heavier and more prone to cracking if not supported evenly, so the sub-floor needs to be properly levelled and the right adhesive used.
This is why it's generally best to hire a tiler to install them, rather than attempt DIY.
How long does large format tile installation take?
A tiler can usually lay around 10-15m² of large format tile a day - that's a bit slower than with standard tiles because of the extra care needed for cutting and levelling.
Tiling a small bathroom with large tiles typically takes a day, while a larger kitchen or open-plan room can take two to three days.
If you want a sense of the full project, read our guide to tiling a bathroom: it covers prep, drying times and what to expect at each stage.
Large format tile installation: DIY or hire a tiler?
It isn't a good idea to try fitting large format tiles yourself unless you're an experienced tiler.
The tiles are heavy, expensive, and unforgiving of mistakes - a badly laid large format tile can crack, lift, or leave uneven grout lines that are hard to fix without starting again.
Hiring a tiler protects your tiles and your budget.
If you do want to understand what's involved, our guide to how to tile a floor walks through the method.
How to find a checked tiler
Finding a tiler is easy with Checkatrade. Every tradesperson in our directory is checked and verified to meet our standards before they can take on your job.
Find a tiler near me
Use our quick and easy request a quote feature and we'll get local tilers to contact you directly. To get accurate quotes, be as detailed as you can:
The room size and shape you want tiled
The tile size and material you've chosen (or if you need advice)
Whether the sub-floor or wall needs levelling first
Your rough timeframe for the job
You can also search for tilers near me to see checked tradespeople in your area, or download the Checkatrade app.
Read our guide on how to hire a tiler before you start comparing quotes.
Large format tile cost checklist
Before contacting a tradesperson, here's what to check:
Large format tile installation cost checklist
Large format tile installation cost FAQs
No, large format tiles aren't necessarily cheaper or quicker to install, even though fewer of them are needed to cover the same area.
They're heavier and bigger than standard tiles, so a tiler spends more time cutting them and choosing the right adhesive for their weight.
A small bathroom will take one day to tile, whereas a larger bathroom will take up to a few days. This will vary depending on how much of the bathroom you would like tiled.
Tiling a floor is a little trickier and requires more drying and waiting time.
Most tilers charge around £50 per m² for labour, depending on the tile size and the area's difficulty. Large format tiles sit at the higher end of that range because they take longer to cut and lay.
A tiler can typically lay 10-15m² of large format tile in a day. That's slower than with standard tiles, since larger tiles need more careful handling and levelling.
They're heavier and more expensive to buy and fit, need a level sub-floor to avoid cracking, and are harder to cut around pipes, sockets and awkward corners. Any mistake is also more costly to put right, given the size and price of each tile.
It's a way tilers check a corner is properly square before laying large format tiles: measure 3 units along one wall and 4 along the other, and if the diagonal between those points measures 5 units, the corner is a true right angle.
Use our cost guides to help budget for your tiling project. Whether you're keen to understand the cost of porcelain tiles, large format tiles, or general floor and wall tiling prices, we're here to help.
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