The short answer
Tiling a kitchen floor in the UK typically costs £30–£80 per m² in labour, so a common 10–15 m² kitchen usually works out at roughly £400–£900 in labour, with the tiles a separate cost on top — usually £20–£120 per m² depending on quality. Porcelain and large-format tiles, which suit kitchens for durability, sit at the higher end and can take longer to lay. Extras such as levelling an uneven subfloor, fitting over underfloor heating, or removing old flooring add to the figure. The main drivers are the floor area, the tile size and type, and how much preparation the subfloor needs before tiling.
A kitchen floor is usually priced per square metre, with the tiles and any subfloor prep costed separately. The figures below are typical UK labour ranges for guidance, not quotations.
Typical UK kitchen floor tiling
- Floor tiling (labour)£30–£80 / m²
- Common 10–15 m² floor~£400–£900
- Tiles (materials)£20–£120 / m²
- Tiler day rate~£180–£280
- Per day fitted~4–6 m²
What goes into a kitchen floor price
- Floor area: you largely pay per m², so a galley kitchen costs less than a large open-plan kitchen-diner.
- Tile size & type: large-format porcelain is durable and popular in kitchens but heavier and slower to lay than standard tiles.
- Subfloor preparation: an uneven or springy floor may need levelling, a backer board or priming before tiling.
- Underfloor heating: tiling over UFH needs care and the right adhesive, which can add to the labour.
| Item | Typical figure | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Floor tiling (labour) | £30–£80 / m² | supply & fix labour only |
| 10–15 m² kitchen (labour) | ~£400–£900 | depends on tile & prep |
| Tiles (materials) | £20–£120 / m² | ceramic to porcelain & stone |
| Levelling / backer board | extra | if the subfloor is uneven |
Indicative UK figures for guidance. Sources: MyJobQuote and Checkatrade tiling cost guides.
Where the subfloor changes everything
The biggest hidden variable in a kitchen floor is what's underneath. A sound, flat concrete or screed base can be tiled straight onto with primer; a timber floor often needs an overboard or backer board to stop movement cracking the tiles, and an uneven floor needs a self-levelling compound first. Each of those is extra labour and material that won't show in a headline per-m² rate. If you're laying over underfloor heating, the right flexible adhesive and a careful warm-up sequence matter too. A tiler who inspects the subfloor before quoting will give a far more reliable number.
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Frequently asked questions
How much does it cost to tile a kitchen floor?
Typically £30–£80 per m² in labour, so a common 10–15 m² kitchen works out at roughly £400–£900 in labour, with the tiles a separate £20–£120 per m² on top depending on quality.
What is the best tile for a kitchen floor?
Porcelain is a popular choice for kitchens because it's hard-wearing and water-resistant. It costs more and is heavier to lay than standard ceramic, but tends to last well in a busy room.
Does tiling over underfloor heating cost more?
It can. Tiling over underfloor heating needs the right flexible adhesive and a careful warm-up sequence, which adds a little to the labour compared with a plain subfloor.
Sources & further reading
Figures on this page are typical UK ranges drawn from published sources and depend on your specific room. They are guidance, not a quotation.