- Kitchen tiling in Cape Town for floors, splashbacks and sculleries.
- For kitchen renovations, new kitchens and quick splashback updates.
- Kitchen tiling is mostly about neat cuts around cupboards, sockets and appliances.
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Compare QuotesKitchen Tiling Jobs Covered
- Kitchen and scullery floors.
- Splashbacks between counter and wall units.
- Full-height feature walls behind the hob or extractor.
- Tiling under and around islands.
- Retiling a splashback after a new countertop.
Floors: Before or After Cupboards?
Tiling the full floor first allows cupboards to be changed later without patching. Tiling up to the cupboards uses fewer tiles. Either way, check the final floor height for dishwashers and under-counter fridges.
Splashbacks and Cuts Around Fittings
- Plug points and switches need cuts. Socket boxes may need extending so faceplates sit flush. That is electrical work for a registered electrician.
- Finish exposed tile edges with a trim or a mitred edge.
- Behind a gas hob or stove, use tiles and grout that tolerate heat and are easy to clean.
- Leave a sealant joint where the splashback meets the countertop, not grout.
Material Choices
| Area | Common choice | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Floor | Porcelain | Hard-wearing, stain-resistant, matt finish for grip |
| Splashback | Ceramic, glass or mosaic | Smooth glazes clean easily |
| Scullery floor | Porcelain with slip resistance | Water and spills are common |
| Grout | Darker or epoxy grout | Hides and resists cooking stains |
Kitchen Tiling Prices
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Kitchen splashback | R2,500 - R6,000 |
| Kitchen floor | R8,000 - R18,000 |
| Labour only, floor, per m² | R180 - R320 |
| Labour only, walls, per m² | R220 - R380 |
| Mosaic sheets, labour only, per m² | R350 - R600 |
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
- Number of cuts around sockets, windows and appliances.
- Removing old splashback tiles without damaging the countertop.
- Tile size and type. Mosaics and glass take longer.
- Whether appliances and units must be moved.
- Trims and edge finishing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can a splashback be tiled over old tiles?
Sometimes, if the old tiles are firmly bonded and the extra thickness works with sockets and trims. Most tilers prefer to remove them.
What is the easiest splashback to keep clean?
Large glazed tiles with few grout lines, and a stain-resistant or epoxy grout.
Will tiling damage my new countertop?
A careful tiler protects it with covers and tape. Agree in writing who is responsible for damage.
How long does a splashback take?
Often a day to tile and a second visit to grout, depending on size and cuts.
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