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Tilers in Wollongong 2026, Bathroom, Floor and Wall Tiling Costs and How to Find a Licensed Wollongong Tiler

Wollongong tiling guide 2026: how much bathroom tiling, floor tiling and wall tiling cost in Wollongong, how to find a NSW Fair Trading licensed tiler, and what to know before tiling your bathroom or floors in the Illawarra.

By Wollongong Daily · Published 20 July 2026

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Tilers in Wollongong 2026

Wollongong has an active tiling market. Tiling work in NSW involving waterproofing must be carried out by a NSW Fair Trading-licensed contractor. Verify licences at fairtrading.nsw.gov.au. Tiling contractors should carry public liability insurance and HBC insurance applies to work over $20,000.

How Much Does Tiling Cost in Wollongong 2026?

Floor tiling (standard ceramic/porcelain, 600x600, per m2, supply and lay), typically $63-$125 per m2 in Wollongong
Floor tiling (large format 900x900, per m2, supply and lay), typically $87-$174 per m2 in Wollongong
Bathroom wall tiling (standard, per m2, supply and lay), typically $73-$146 per m2 in Wollongong
Bathroom floor tiling (non-slip, 300x300, per m2, supply and lay), typically $67-$134 per m2 in Wollongong
Small bathroom tiling (full bathroom 4m2 floor + 20m2 walls, supply and lay), typically $2,600-$5,200 in Wollongong
Feature wall tiling (herringbone/mosaic, per m2, supply and lay), typically $142-$325 per m2 in Wollongong
Outdoor alfresco / pool surround tiling (per m2, supply and lay), typically $80-$162 per m2 in Wollongong
Tile removal and disposal (per m2), typically $23-$51 per m2 in Wollongong

What to Know Before Tiling in Wollongong

NSW Fair Trading-licensed Wollongong tilers carry public liability insurance. Wollongong's Illawarra renovation market, driven by the region's strong population growth and sea-change demographic, creates consistent demand for quality bathroom and floor tiling. Waterproofing in Wollongong bathrooms must comply with AS 3740. Wollongong's high humidity from East Coast Low rainfall events and ocean proximity can affect waterproofing membrane curing in poorly ventilated spaces, adequate ventilation during waterproofing and tile adhesive curing is important in Wollongong's humid environment. Wollongong's outdoor tiling market (alfresco, pool surrounds) benefits from the region's year-round outdoor lifestyle, anti-slip rated tiles (P3 or above for outdoor areas under AS 4586) are important for safety in wet outdoor areas.

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