Tiling cost per m² in Croatia (2026): floor, wall and bathroom
Planning new tiles in the bathroom, kitchen or hallway? Before you call a tiler, it helps to know what a square metre costs. Search for tiling cost per m² in Croatia and you will see figures anywhere from €15 to €60. The gap is not random: tile size, wall or floor, and the state of the surface underneath all change the price.
This guide gives you approximate 2026 prices for a tiler's labour, extras such as removing old tiles and waterproofing, materials and a worked example for a small bathroom. At the end there is a list of questions to ask a tiler before you agree on the job.
Tiling cost per m² in Croatia in 2026 (approximate ranges)
The figures below are approximate ranges from public price lists of Croatian tilers and tradesperson platforms, checked in October 2026. They are not a Gigron quote or a fixed price. They cover labour including grouting, without tiles or adhesive, unless stated otherwise. Some price lists exclude VAT, so ask for this to be stated clearly in the quote.
| Service (labour incl. grouting) | Approx. (€/m²) |
|---|---|
| Laying and grouting, standard tiles (Croatian average) | ~15–30 |
| Floor, tiles up to 60×60 cm | ~22–25 |
| Wall, tiles up to 60×60 cm | ~28–32 |
| 60×120 cm tiles, floor or wall | ~27–32 |
| Large-format slabs (over 100–120 cm) | ~40–60 |
| Mosaic and small formats | ~25–45 |
| Straight staircase | ~20–35 |
Walls usually cost a few euros more per m² than floors. Wall tiles go up row by row, and there are many more cuts around pipes, sockets, corners and niches.
One larger price portal quotes higher figures, around €28–40/m² for standard indoor tiles. So always check exactly what the price you are given includes.
Prices by city
One overview of labour prices by city (July 2026, labour incl. grouting, without tiles) looks like this:
| City | Approx. (€/m²) |
|---|---|
| Zagreb | ~23–35 |
| Split | ~22–33 |
| Rijeka, Zadar, Pula | ~21–32 |
| Varaždin | ~20–30 |
| Osijek | ~18–27 |
Zagreb sits at the top of the range and eastern Croatia at the bottom.
What the price per m² includes, and what it does not
A price per m² usually means work on a prepared surface: setting out, cutting to size, fixing and grouting with cement grout. A prepared surface is flat, solid, dry and clean, with no old tiles and no major unevenness.
Everything else is usually charged separately:
| Extra work | Approx. |
|---|---|
| Removing old tiles | ~€10–15/m² (some lists ~€6–20/m² incl. rubble disposal) |
| Levelling the floor | ~€14–20/m² |
| Straightening walls before tiling | ~€10–18/m² |
| Primer | ~€2.4–6/m² |
| Waterproofing the shower area or bathroom floor | ~€15–35/m² |
| Epoxy grout instead of cement grout (surcharge) | ~€10–15/m² |
| Mitred edges (45° cut) | ~€30/m |
| Tile skirting | ~€7/m |
| Silicone sealing of joints | ~€2–4/m |
| Protecting the rest of the home | ~€2–4/m² |
| Skip for rubble (5–7 m³) | ~€300–400 |
When it comes to removing old tiles, the price also depends on whether taking the rubble away is included, so ask straight away. When old tiles come off, some of the plaster often comes off with them. That wall needs straightening first, otherwise the unevenness shows through the new tiles.
Tile size: 60×60, 60×120 and mosaic
If you are pricing 60×60 tiles, most price lists treat that size as standard: roughly €22–25/m² on the floor and €28–32/m² on the wall. Larger formats cost more for three reasons:
- a 60×120 cm tile is heavy and cracks easily if carried the wrong way,
- adhesive goes on both the surface and the back of the tile,
- the surface must be very flat, and the edges are aligned with a levelling system (wedges and clips).
For 60×120 cm and larger, the surface may deviate by only about 2 mm over a 2 m straightedge. Slabs over 120 cm need at least two people to lay, so the price rises to around €40–60/m².
Mosaic is fiddly work. There are far more joints per m² and grouting takes longer, so mosaic costs more than standard tiles. The same goes for diagonal and herringbone layouts: more cuts, more waste and a higher price.
How much to add for materials
The prices in the tables are for labour. Materials come on top and depend mostly on the tiles you choose.
| Material | Approx. |
|---|---|
| Standard-size tiles | ~€14–25/m² |
| Tiles 30–60 cm | ~€24–40/m² |
| Tiles 60–120 cm | ~€28–50/m² |
| Tiles larger than 120 cm | ~€48–120/m² |
| Adhesive, grout and consumables | ~€5–10/m² |
Buy extra tiles: about 10% for a straight layout and 15–20% for diagonal layouts, large formats or rooms with many corners. Make sure all boxes are from the same batch, because shades differ between batches. Keep one box for future repairs.
For bathrooms, underfloor heating and larger formats, tilers use a flexible adhesive marked C2 and S1 on the bag, not the cheapest basic one. Usage is typically 3–5 kg of adhesive per m², so a 25 kg bag covers roughly 5–8 m².
Example: tiling a 2 × 2 m bathroom
Take a small bathroom with a 2 × 2 m floor and a 2.5 m ceiling. The old tiles come off, the new ones go up to the ceiling, and part of the walls needs straightening.
- floor: 4 m²
- walls: 8 m × 2.5 m = 20 m², minus the door, about 18 m²
- total: about 22 m² of tiles
Based on one Zagreb contractor's price list, the labour bill looks like this:
| Item | Quantity | Approx. |
|---|---|---|
| Removing old tiles | 22 m² | ~€220–330 |
| Straightening part of the walls | 8 m² | ~€80–144 |
| Waterproofing floor and shower area | 8 m² | ~€120–160 |
| Floor tiling | 4 m² | ~€88–100 |
| Wall tiling | 18 m² | ~€504–576 |
| Silicone sealing | 10 m | ~€25 |
| Total labour | ~€1,040–1,340 |
Add it all up and labour comes to about €47–61 per m², almost double the bare laying price. With tiles at around €20/m² (24 m² including spare, about €480) and roughly €150–250 for adhesive, grout, waterproofing and trims, the total is about €1,670–2,070. That does not include sanitaryware or plumbing.
Small areas cost more per m². The tiler still has to come over, prepare, cut and clean up. In recent requests on one Croatian tradesperson platform, the estimated price was €300 for 5 m², €450 for 9 m² and €1,600 for 40 m².
What pushes the tiling price per m² up
- The surface. Crooked walls, hollow screed and crumbling plaster mean more preparation. This is the biggest difference between two quotes.
- Wall or floor. Walls are slower and cost more.
- Tile size. Large formats and mosaic cost more than standard tiles.
- Layout. Diagonal, herringbone and mixed formats need more cuts.
- Corners, niches and drains. Every outside corner, shower niche and pipe opening means extra cutting.
- Small area. A kitchen splashback or a small bathroom costs more per m² than a large hallway.
- Floor and access. Tiles, adhesive and rubble have to go up and down the stairs. A high floor without a lift adds time.
- Damp. If a wall has damp stains, it needs to be dried and fixed first. Read more in our guide to damp and mould on walls.
If you are also adding a drywall partition or redoing the other walls, see Knauf drywall cost per m² and wall painting and skim coating cost per m².
What to ask a tiler before you agree
A tiler's price per m² is only a first impression. Before you agree, check that the quotes actually cover the same work. Ask:
- is the price for labour only or with materials,
- is grouting included, and with which grout,
- are removing old tiles, levelling and waterproofing separate items,
- how corners, mitred edges, skirting and silicone are charged,
- who buys the adhesive and grout, and which ones,
- who takes away rubble and packaging,
- is VAT included,
- how long the job takes and when they can start.
Ask for a written quote with the number of m², a price per m² for each item and a total.
How to write a request on Gigron
The clearer your request, the faster you get quotes you can compare. Include:
- what you need: floor, walls or the whole bathroom,
- how many m² of floor and walls, or the floor plan and room height,
- tile size and layout,
- whether old tiles need removing,
- who buys the materials,
- which floor you are on and whether there is a lift,
- city, neighbourhood and timing that suits you.
Add a few photos of the room in daylight.
Example: "I need a 2 × 2 m bathroom tiled in Rijeka (Trsat), 2.5 m high, tiles up to the ceiling. The old tiles need removing and the rubble taken away. Floor 60×60 cm, walls 30×60 cm, straight layout. I have bought the tiles; the tiler should supply adhesive and grout. Please quote a price per m² for each item and a total, including VAT. Early November suits me."
On Gigron, check the tiling category. You can find tilers in Zagreb, Rijeka, Zadar, Pula and Osijek. For a bathroom in Zagreb, see also bathroom waterproofing in Zagreb and tile repair in Zagreb.
Find a tiler on Gigron
On Gigron you post a request and local tradespeople reply with quotes. It is free, and you do not have to call ten numbers. Include the m², tile size and your city, and you will get clear answers faster.
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Frequently asked questions
How long does tiling take?
A kitchen or hallway floor of around ten square metres on a flat surface usually takes 2–3 days including grouting. A bathroom tiled up to the ceiling takes about 3–5 working days. If old tiles need removing, plus levelling and waterproofing, allow a week or a bit more. Grouting only starts once the adhesive has set, usually after 24 hours.
Can new tiles go over old ones?
Sometimes. The old tiles must be solid and flat, and tiling over existing tiles needs a special fibre-reinforced adhesive. Keep in mind that the floor gets higher, so check the doors and threshold. If old tiles sound hollow or move, it is better to remove them.
Is grouting included in the price?
With most tilers, yes, using cement grout. Some price lists show grouting separately, roughly €3–6/m². Epoxy grout costs more and is almost always charged as a surcharge.
In short: for tiling cost per m² in Croatia in 2026, count on roughly €15–35 for labour including grouting on standard tiles, with walls costing more than floors, and large formats and mosaic reaching €40–60. Removing old tiles, levelling and waterproofing add tens of euros per m², so a small bathroom can easily cost double the bare laying price per m². Compare at least two or three quotes with the same items.