- Wall tiling in Cape Town for interior walls, feature walls and full-height tiling.
- For bathrooms, kitchens, laundries, entrance halls and living areas.
- Vertical tiling needs a sound wall, a level starting line and neat edge finishing.
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- Full-height and half-height walls.
- Feature walls in living areas and entrance halls.
- Laundry and utility rooms.
- Shower and bathroom walls, as part of bathroom tiling.
- Retiling walls after removing old tiles.
Wall Preparation
- Plaster. Must be sound, cured and not hollow. Loose plaster is cut out and repaired.
- Drywall. Standard board suits dry areas. Heavy tiles and wet areas need a suitable board and fixing.
- Painted walls. Gloss paint is removed or keyed so adhesive can bond.
- Plumb and flat. Out-of-plumb walls show at corners and edges.
Trims and Edges
| Finish | Look | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Aluminium or stainless trim | Clean metal edge | Outside corners and tile ends |
| PVC trim | Budget, colour-matched | Light-duty edges |
| Mitred edges | No visible trim | Porcelain with a skilled tiler |
| Bullnose tiles | Rounded factory edge | Ranges that include them |
Installation Process
- Check and prepare the wall.
- Fix a level batten for the first full row, since floors are often not level.
- Set out so cuts are even at both ends.
- Tile upwards, then fit the bottom row and cuts.
- Grout and seal internal corners with flexible sealant.
Large or heavy tiles need more adhesive coverage and sometimes mechanical support while they set. Ask how the tiler handles this.
Wall Tiling Prices
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Labour only, wall tiling, per m² | R220 - R380 |
| Labour only, large-format tiles, per m² | R300 - R500 |
| Ceramic, supply and install, per m² | R450 - R650 |
| Porcelain, supply and install, per m² | R550 - R900 |
| 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
- Wall area and height. Above about 2.4 m may need scaffolding.
- Condition of plaster or board.
- Number of corners, windows and cuts.
- Tile size and weight.
- Trims and edge finishing.
For decorative stone or stone-effect cladding, see tile wall cladding. Compare wall tiling quotes through Tiling Cape Town.
Frequently Asked Questions
Can tiles go on drywall?
Yes, on board suited to the area and tile weight. Wet areas need moisture-resistant board and waterproofing.
Can large porcelain slabs go on walls?
Yes, with a flat wall, full adhesive coverage and a tiler experienced with large formats.
Can I tile over painted walls?
Only once the paint is sound and keyed or removed. Gloss and flaking paint must go.
Should I tile walls or floors first?
Usually walls first so falling adhesive does not mark new floor tiles. Some tilers do the floor first and run the wall tiles down onto it.
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