- Bathroom tiling in Cape Town for floors, walls, showers and complete retiles.
- For renovations, new bathrooms and rentals that need a refresh.
- In a bathroom, the waterproofing under the tiles matters more than the tiles themselves.
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- Bathroom floors, including falls to a floor drain.
- Wall tiling, full height or to dado height.
- Shower walls, floors and niches.
- Walk-in showers and level-access showers.
- Full retiles: strip, prepare, waterproof and retile.
Wet-Area Preparation
- Waterproofing. Shower floors and walls, and often the whole bathroom floor, need a membrane under the tiles. See shower waterproofing.
- Falls. Shower floors must slope to the drain. A walk-in shower may need a new screed.
- Walls. Plaster must be sound. Drywall in wet zones must be a board made for wet areas.
- Junctions. Where walls meet floors and baths, use flexible sealant, not grout.
Material Choices
| Area | Common choice | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Floor | Porcelain with a slip-resistant finish | Smaller tiles grip better in showers |
| Walls | Ceramic or porcelain | Ceramic is lighter and easier to cut |
| Shower floor | Mosaic or small porcelain | Follows the falls to the drain |
| Grout | Cement-based or epoxy | Epoxy resists stains and mould but costs more |
Retiling Process
- Remove fittings as agreed and strip old tiles.
- Repair plaster and screed, form falls.
- Apply waterproofing and let it cure.
- Tile walls, then floors.
- Grout, seal junctions and refit fittings.
A plumber is usually needed to remove and refit the toilet, basin and taps. Ask whether the tiling quote includes this.
Bathroom Tiling Prices
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Bathroom floor only | R4,500 - R9,000 |
| Shower retile with waterproofing | R12,000 - R25,000 |
| Full bathroom retile | R18,000 - R40,000 |
| Labour only, wall tiling, per m² | R220 - R380 |
| Shower waterproofing, per shower | R2,000 - R4,500 |
| Tile removal, per m² | R50 - R150 |
Ballpark figures, not quotations. Indicative 2026 ranges, rounded, from published South African tiling cost guides, checked October 2026. Most sources are national or Gauteng-based, so Cape Town quotes can differ. Sources do not always say whether VAT is included, so confirm VAT on every quote. Sources and what each range includes are listed on Tiling Prices Cape Town.
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Compare QuotesWhat Affects Your Quote
- Bathroom size and wall height to be tiled.
- Removing old tiles and repairing plaster.
- Waterproofing and new falls.
- Tile size, niches and feature walls.
- Plumbing work and who arranges it.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can I just regrout instead of retiling?
If the tiles are sound and the only problem is dirty or cracked grout, yes. If water is getting behind the tiles, regrouting will not fix it. See tile regrouting.
How long does a bathroom retile take?
Often about one to two weeks for a standard bathroom, depending on removal, waterproofing cure times and plumbing. Ask each tiler for a schedule.
Do I need to waterproof the whole bathroom floor?
The shower area always. Many tilers also recommend the full floor, especially upstairs or with a walk-in shower.
Is epoxy grout worth it in a shower?
It resists stains and mould better than cement grout. It costs more and is harder to apply, so ask whether the tiler uses it regularly.
Why do shower tiles come loose?
Usually water behind the tiles from failed grout or waterproofing. See tile repairs.
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