- Tile wall cladding in Cape Town for decorative stone, stone-effect porcelain and brick-slip walls.
- Used on feature walls, fireplaces, braai areas, entrances, boundary walls and facades.
- Cladding is heavier and more textured than ordinary bathroom wall tiles.
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Compare QuotesCladding vs Ordinary Wall Tiling
| Wall cladding | Bathroom wall tiling | |
|---|---|---|
| Purpose | Decorative texture and feature | Washable, water-resistant finish |
| Material | Split-face stone, stone panels, brick slips, 3D porcelain | Flat ceramic or porcelain |
| Weight | Often heavy | Light to medium |
| Location | Interior and exterior | Interior wet areas |
| Joints | Often tight or dry-stacked | Regular grout lines |
For flat tiles on interior walls, see wall tiling.
Cladding Types
- Natural stone panels and split-face strips. Slate, quartzite and sandstone. See natural stone tiling.
- Stone-effect porcelain. Lighter, consistent and low-maintenance.
- Brick slips. Thin brick faces for a face-brick look.
- Concrete or cast-stone panels. Uniform, usually more affordable.
Substrate and Fixing
- The wall must be sound and strong enough for the added weight. Loose plaster and paint are removed.
- Heavy cladding needs a high-strength adhesive with full coverage, and sometimes mechanical fixings on high walls.
- Outside, cladding is a finish, not waterproofing. The wall behind must be sound and dry.
- Corner pieces avoid exposed cut edges.
- Around fireplaces and braais, use materials and adhesives suited to heat.
Installation Process
- Prepare and prime the wall.
- Dry-lay panels to blend colour and texture.
- Fix from the bottom up with full adhesive coverage.
- Fit corners and cut pieces.
- Seal stone where recommended.
Tile Wall Cladding Prices
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Natural stone, supply and install, per m² | R900 - R1,800 |
| Natural stone tiles only, per m² | R600 - R1,500 |
| Labour only, wall tiling, per m² (flat porcelain or ceramic cladding) | R220 - R380 |
| Scaffolding for high walls | Quoted per job |
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.
Published guides do not list cladding separately, so these are natural stone and wall tiling rates. Heavy split-face stone usually costs more to fix than flat tiles.
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Compare QuotesWhat Affects Your Quote
- Cladding material and weight.
- Wall height and scaffolding.
- Interior or exterior.
- Corners, openings and cut pieces.
- Sealing.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Can cladding go on a painted wall?
Usually not directly. Paint is removed or the wall is prepared so the adhesive bonds to sound plaster.
Is stone cladding suitable outside in Cape Town?
Yes, with exterior-rated adhesive and a sound, dry wall. Some stones need sealing near the coast.
Can cladding go around a braai or fireplace?
Yes, with materials and adhesives suited to heat. Keep to the manufacturer's clearances.
Does cladding need grout?
Some systems are dry-stacked with no visible grout. Others have grouted joints.
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