Trusted Tilers in Centurion — Compare Quotes, Book Online
Professional tiling in Centurion covers floors, walls, bathrooms, and outdoor areas, priced by the square metre and delivered by ID-verified tilers with real reviews and visible workmanship guarantees. Compare quotes side by side and book directly — no vague one-line estimates.
TradesHub tilers in Centurion are identity-verified professionals with a documented portfolio of completed work, rated by real homeowners after every job.
Tiling services covered
Floor tiling
Living areas, bedrooms, and kitchens — full-bed adhesive application, not spot-fixing, so the job actually lasts.
Wall tiling
Kitchen splashbacks, feature walls, and bathroom walls fitted with the correct adhesive for the surface.
Bathroom and wet-area tiling
Floor and wall tiling with SANS-compliant waterproofing included as standard, not an optional extra.
Outdoor and patio tiling
Frost- and slip-rated tiles correctly laid with proper drainage fall — not an indoor tile installed where it doesn’t belong.
Large-format tile installation
Tile-levelling systems and back-buttering for 600mm+ tiles, preventing the lippage that smaller-format installs don’t need to worry about.
Re-tiling and tile repair
Removing and replacing failed tiles — including diagnosing why the original installation failed, not just patching the symptom.
Tile-on-tile installation
Tiling directly over sound existing tile using the correct compatible adhesive, where the existing surface allows it.
Grout and sealant repair
Re-grouting cracked joints and replacing perished sealant around baths, basins, and showers.
Common tiling problems in Centurion homes
Hollow-sounding tiles that later crack
The most common and most avoidable tiling failure. A hollow, drum-like sound instead of a solid "tink" when tapped is an early warning sign of adhesive failure, not a cosmetic quirk — it typically progresses to a visible crack within 3 to 12 months as normal foot traffic flexes the unsupported tile.
Grout cracking with tiles still intact
Almost always a missing expansion or movement joint. Grout is more rigid than the tile bed, so ordinary thermal or structural movement cracks the grout first when there’s no flexible joint to absorb it — often a simple fix rather than a full re-tile.
Water damage behind bathroom waterproofing
The most serious tiling problem, because it’s invisible until real damage has occurred. Water penetrating behind a failed or incomplete wet-area waterproofing membrane can damage the subfloor or the ceiling below — this needs prompt professional assessment, not a cosmetic re-grout.
Lippage — uneven edges between adjacent tiles
Increasingly common with the popularity of large-format tiles, and usually caused by skipping a tile-levelling system during installation. More than a cosmetic issue — the raised edges are a genuine trip hazard.
Want the full picture — a tile quantity calculator, a failure diagnostic tool, and a material comparison? Read our complete tiling guide.
Labour-only vs. all-in quote: what's the difference?
Tiling cost genuinely splits into three near-equal components — tiles, materials (adhesive, grout, waterproofing), and labour. Most quotes bundle all three into one number, so knowing which basis a quote uses matters before you compare it to another.
| Pricing basis | What's included | Typical rate |
|---|---|---|
| Labour only | You supply the tiles; the tiler charges for adhesive application, cutting, and grouting. | R80 – R350/m² |
| All-in supply and fit | Tiles, adhesive, grout, and labour all quoted as one combined rate. | R200 – R880/m² |
| Wet-area premium | Adds mandatory SANS-compliant waterproofing on top of standard tiling costs. | +R70 – R150/m² |
Choosing a tile tier
Tile cost is only one part of the decision — durability, water resistance, and maintenance matter just as much for where the tile is actually going.
Ceramic
R80 – R250/m². Economical and versatile, best suited to low-traffic indoor areas.
Best for: Bedrooms, living rooms, dry-area floors.
Porcelain
R150 – R500/m². Lower water absorption and greater durability, handles high-traffic and wet areas well.
Best for: Kitchens, bathrooms, hallways, most outdoor use.
Natural stone
R400 – R1,500/m². A premium look, but needs specialist installation and ongoing sealing maintenance.
Best for: Feature areas where upkeep is genuinely part of the plan.
What actually affects your tiling quote
Two rooms the same size can get very different quotes for legitimate reasons. Here's what usually drives the difference.
Substrate condition
Removing old tiles, levelling an uneven floor, or preparing a substrate for tile-on-tile installation all take real time before a single tile is laid — a quote for a difficult substrate should cost more than one for a fresh, level surface.
Tile format and layout pattern
Large-format tiles need a levelling system and back-buttering that smaller tiles don't. Diagonal and herringbone layouts take longer to lay and waste more material than a straight lay — a real cost driver, not an upsell.
Wet-area waterproofing
Bathroom and shower work needs SANS-compliant waterproofing extending up walls, not just across the floor — this is a genuine compliance cost, not padding on the quote.
Tile tier
Ceramic, porcelain, and natural stone differ meaningfully in material cost, and natural stone often needs specialist handling and sealing that the other tiers don't — see the tile tier breakdown above before assuming the cheapest tile is the cheapest overall choice.
Why book a verified tiler instead of an unverified one?
No registration body — but a real standard still applies
Tiling has no professional registration body the way plumbing does, but wet-area work is still governed by a genuine national standard — SANS 10400 Part P and SANS 10252 for waterproofing. A verified tiler with a documented portfolio and visible reviews is your best signal that this standard is actually being followed, not just claimed.
Tiling failures are invisible at handover
A bad tiling job frequently looks fine on day one — hollow spots, missing expansion joints, and inadequate waterproofing don't show up until 6 to 24 months later, by which point the original tiler is often long gone. A visible workmanship guarantee on a TradesHub profile is real protection against exactly this pattern.
A written scope protects you either way
Without a registration body enforcing standards, the quote itself is your main protection. A properly scoped quote naming the adhesive type, waterproofing, and expansion joints in writing is the closest thing to a guarantee you have before work starts.
Real accountability through reviews and booking history
A verified professional on TradesHub is tied to a real, checked identity, with reviews from real bookings. If a problem surfaces months later, there's a public track record — not a phone number that stops answering.
Tilers available in Centurion
Riaan Coetzee
Home Services
- ID verified
- Trade registered
- Insured
Identity verified only — qualifications not checked.
Nomsa Dlamini
Home Services
- ID verified
- Trade registered
Identity verified only — qualifications not checked.
What Centurion homeowners say
“Our bathroom floor started sounding hollow about eight months after a previous tiler finished. The TradesHub tiler we found actually explained why — spot-fixed adhesive — before quoting, and re-did it properly with a full bed. No issues since.”
— Verified Homeowner, Highveld
Tiling in your suburb
Irene
A mix of older smallholdings and newer estate homes — older bathrooms here more often need a full re-waterproof, not just new tiles.
Lyttelton
Established housing stock where original tiling is often decades old, with dated adhesive standards behind it.
Wierdapark
A broad mix of freestanding houses and townhouse complexes, with body corporate rules sometimes applying to visible exterior tiling changes.
Highveld
Newer estate development — most tiling jobs here are additions or upgrades rather than failure repairs.
Hennopspark
Mixed residential and light industrial — tilers here often handle both home bathrooms and small commercial floor jobs.
Thatchfield
A newer estate area where outdoor patio tiling is a common upgrade request.
Kosmosdal
Growing residential node with a mix of new-build homes and older townhouse stock needing re-tiling.
Eldoraigne
Established suburb with older housing stock — similar profile to Lyttelton for ageing wet-area waterproofing.
Tiling FAQs — Centurion
How much does tiling cost in Centurion?
Labour-only tiling rates typically run R80 to R350 per square metre depending on complexity, while all-in supply-and-fit (tiles, materials, and labour together) runs roughly R200 to R880 per square metre. A standard 5-10 square metre bathroom typically costs R7,500 to R25,000 in total, and a full 3-bedroom home’s floor tiling can run R20,000 to R50,000. TradesHub tilers list their own rates so you can compare real local quotes.
Why does a hollow sound in my tiles matter?
A hollow, drum-like sound instead of a solid "tink" is an early warning sign of adhesive failure beneath the tile. Left unaddressed, it typically progresses to a visible crack within 3 to 12 months as normal foot traffic flexes the unsupported tile. Catching it early usually means a simpler, cheaper repair than waiting for it to crack.
Is a tiler in Centurion required to be registered with a professional body?
No — there is no formal registration body certifying individual tilers in South Africa, similar to painting. However, wet-area tiling work is subject to a real national standard (SANS 10400 Part P and SANS 10252) governing waterproofing compliance. Trust comes from verified identity, a documented portfolio of past work, genuine reviews, and a visible workmanship guarantee, all shown on TradesHub tiler profiles.
Is waterproofing really necessary under bathroom tiles?
Yes — this is a compliance requirement under SANS 10400 Part P and SANS 10252, not an optional upgrade. Waterproofing must extend up shower walls to at least 1.8 metres or full ceiling height, not just cover the floor. Skipping or under-scoping this is one of the most serious corners a cheap quote can cut.
How many tiles should I buy for my project?
Beyond the bare area, add a wastage allowance: roughly 10% for a straight-lay pattern, 15% for diagonal, and 18-20% for herringbone, plus 2-5% more for rooms with alcoves or heavy cutting. Buy all boxes from the same production batch and keep one spare box unopened for future repairs, since tile dye lots vary between production runs.
Can I tile directly over my existing tiles?
Often yes, if the existing tile is sound and firmly bonded, using a compatible polymer-modified adhesive and proper surface preparation. Most tile-on-tile failures trace back to skipping this preparation step, not the method itself being flawed — confirm your tiler is using a tile-on-tile-rated adhesive, not a standard one.
Can I get a tiler quickly for a small repair job in Centurion?
Yes — many TradesHub tilers take on smaller repair and re-grout jobs alongside full tiling projects. Availability and minimum job size vary by professional, so check individual profiles or use the phone booking line for same-week availability.