Tiling is one of the first prices homeowners ask about — it covers a lot of surface area, and the rate swings widely with the tile you pick and how much old tiling has to come off first. This guide sets out the tiling prices we publish for Singapore in 2026, what moves them, and a worked example.
How much does tiling cost in Singapore in 2026?
Tiling is quoted per square foot for most work, and per job for small areas like a kitchen backsplash. As typical Singapore ranges:
| Tiling work | Typical rate (2026) | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Floor tiling (HDB) | $10 – $18 psf | Lay over a sound screed; tile size affects labour |
| Wall tiling | $8 – $15 psf | Bathrooms, kitchens, feature walls |
| General tiling (overall) | $8 – $20 psf | Varies with tile type & layout |
| Tiling with hacking & prep (resale) | $12 – $25 psf | Old tiles removed, surface re-levelled |
| Kitchen backsplash | $300 – $800 / job | Priced per job, not per foot |
Indicative 2026 Singapore ranges — your exact price depends on the factors below, which is why we quote per project after a site visit.
What drives the tiling price
A worked example
Take a 4-room resale HDB with about 500 sq ft of floor tiling to relay. At the resale rate of $12–$25 psf (old tiles hacked and prepped), that is roughly $6,000 – $12,500 for the floors. Overlaying instead — new tiles straight over sound existing ones at the HDB rate of $10–$18 psf — would land nearer $5,000 – $9,000, but adds height and isn't always suitable. Wall tiling for two bathrooms is quoted separately at $8–$15 psf.
Most tiling is quoted per square foot of the area tiled; small jobs like a kitchen backsplash are priced per job. Removing old tiles (hacking) and re-levelling adds to the rate.
Overlaying is cheaper and faster but adds height and isn't suitable everywhere. A full hack costs more but lets us relevel and re-waterproof — better for wet areas.
Either. Many homeowners buy their own tiles and we lay them; we can also supply. The rates above are for laying — tile supply is separate.
See our tiling & flooring service, the bathroom renovation guide, or the waterproofing cost guide.