Walls · floors · en-suites
Bathrooms
Full bathroom and en-suite tiling, from floor to ceiling or half height.
- Feature walls and niches
- Mitred and trimmed edges
- Re-grouting and repairs
AR Tiling · Tiling specialists · UK-wide
Tiling specialists. Laid right, built to last.
Homes across Greater Manchester and contracts anywhere in the UK. Bathrooms, wet rooms, kitchens, floors, outdoor and commercial. You choose the tiles, we fit them, whatever they are. No job is too difficult.
- Free, no-obligation quotes
- No job too difficult
- Team ready, UK-wide
- Loyal customers save 10%
Set out from the centre line600 × 600 mm · 2 mm joints
Free written quotesA fixed price before any work starts
No job too difficultEvery tile, every size, every surface
UK-wide teamHomes locally, contracts nationwide
Guaranteed work[e.g. 2-year workmanship guarantee]
Qualified & insuredFully insured, qualified tilers. [£ cover]
Services
Every kind of tiling, start to finish
From a splashback to a whole house of floors. Old tiles off, walls and floors prepared, new tiles laid, grouted and sealed.
Tanked · fully waterproof
Showers & wet rooms
Walk-in showers and wet rooms, waterproofed before a single tile goes on.
- Tanking membranes and kits
- Cement board, not plasterboard
- Falls to the drain on wet-room floors
Splashbacks · floors
Kitchens
Splashbacks cut neatly round sockets and worktops, and hard-wearing kitchen floors.
- Metro, mosaic and large-format
- Clean cuts round sockets
- Kitchen floors laid before or after units
Porcelain · large-format · stone
Floors
Hallways, kitchens, conservatories and whole-house floors.
- Large-format tiles up to 1200 × 600 mm
- Levelling systems for a flat finish
- Over underfloor heating
Patios · porches · steps
Outdoor
Outdoor porcelain for patios, porches, paths and steps, laid to shed water.
- 20 mm outdoor porcelain
- Frost-resistant adhesive and grout
- Steps and edges finished neatly
Shops · offices · hospitality
Commercial
Tiling for shops, offices, restaurants, salons and rented properties.
- Work planned around opening hours
- Hard-wearing commercial tiles
- Landlord and letting-agent jobs
Tile guide
Every type of tile, and where it works
Whatever you pick at the tile shop, we fit it. Here's every common type of tile, where it suits, and what it typically costs to buy. Prices are for the tiles only, per square metre.
Ceramic
Glazed clay tiles. Light, easy to cut and the widest choice of colours. Best on walls and light-use floors.
Porcelain
Denser and harder than ceramic, and soaks up almost no water. Strong enough for any floor, wet room or heated floor.
Large-format porcelain
Tiles from 600 × 600 mm up to 1200 × 600 mm and bigger slabs. Fewer grout lines and a clean, modern look. Needs a very flat surface and a levelling system.
Metro
The classic 200 × 100 mm brick tile, flat or bevelled. Timeless on kitchen splashbacks and bathroom walls.
Mosaic
Small tiles on a mesh sheet, in glass, ceramic, porcelain or stone. They bend round curves and grip well on shower floors.
Marble
Natural stone such as Carrara and Calacatta, polished or honed. Beautiful, but it must be sealed and doesn't like acidic cleaners.
Travertine, limestone & slate
Natural stone with a warm or rugged look. Every tile is different. Sealed when laid, and resealed every so often.
Zellige & handmade
Hand-glazed tiles with uneven edges and colour that shifts tile to tile. Laid with tight joints for that handmade shimmer.
Patterned & Victorian
Encaustic-style and Victorian geometric floors, usually in hard-wearing porcelain. Perfect for hallways and porches.
Wood-effect porcelain
Long planks that look like timber but are fully waterproof and fine over underfloor heating. Great in herringbone.
Outdoor 20 mm porcelain
Thick, frost-proof porcelain slabs with a slip-resistant face. Barely stains and needs no sealing.
Terrazzo
Chips of stone or glass set in a base, or a porcelain tile made to look like it. Playful and very hard-wearing.
Porcelain slabs
Huge sheets up to around 3200 × 1600 mm, often only 6 mm thick. Almost no grout lines: whole walls, showers and worktops in a single piece.
Glass
Glass mosaics and tiles that catch the light. Cut with special blades and fixed with white adhesive so the colour stays true.
Quarry & terracotta
Unglazed clay floor tiles, the traditional red farmhouse floor. Laid on a solid bed and sealed to stop stains.
Patterns
The same tile, eight different looks
How tiles are laid changes a room as much as the tile itself. Patterns with more cuts take longer, so they cost a little more to lay.
Choosing your tiles
You pick them at the tile shop. We make sure they're right.
Most customers choose their own tiles at a tile shop. Here's everything to check before you buy, so the tiles suit the room, the right amount arrives, and the job goes perfectly.
PORCELAIN · MATTExample box label
Size600 × 600 mm
Thickness9 mm
EdgeRectified
WearPEI 4
SlipR10
Absorption≤ 0.5%
Shade07
Batch2614B
Box covers1.44 m²
- Rectified
- Edges ground perfectly square, so tiles can go with a tight 2 mm joint. Non-rectified tiles need wider grout lines.
- PEI 1–5
- How hard-wearing the glaze is. PEI 1–2 for walls only, PEI 3 for home floors, PEI 4–5 for hallways, kitchens and commercial floors.
- R9–R13
- Slip rating. R9 is fine for dry floors, R10–R11 for bathrooms, kitchens and outdoors, R12–R13 for commercial kitchens and ramps.
- Absorption
- How much water the tile soaks up. 0.5% or less is porcelain: best for showers, outdoors and frost.
- Shade + batch
- The most important thing on the box. Every box must have the same shade and batch number, or the colour can change halfway across the room.
- m² per box
- How many boxes to buy. Divide the "including extra" figure from our calculator by this number and round up.
Your tile shop checklist
- Measure first. Use our calculator for the area and how many tiles, and take the figures with you.
- Wall or floor? Floor tiles can go on walls, but wall tiles must never go on floors.
- Check the ratings on the box label: PEI for wear, R for slip, absorption for wet areas.
- Buy 10% extra, or 15% for herringbone, chevron or diagonal patterns.
- Same shade and batch on every box. Ask the shop to check before they load the van.
- Pick trims and grout to match, or let us advise on them.
- Delivery before day one. Have everything on site before we start.
- Keep a spare box for future repairs.
Send us the tile before you buy. We'll check it for free.
Send the tile's name, a photo of the box label or a link, and we'll tell you if it suits the room, what it needs underneath and how many boxes to order. No tile is too difficult for us to fit.
Our work
Recent jobs
A few finished jobs. The best way to judge a tiler is the straightness of the lines and the neatness of the cuts.
Photo space 1Best finished job: a full bathroom or wet room
Photo space 2Shower or wet room
Photo space 3Kitchen splashback
Photo space 4Large-format floor
Photo space 5Outdoor patio or porch
Photo space 6Close-up of neat cuts
These spaces are ready for AR Tiling's own photos.
How it works
How a job runs
Get in touch
Send a few photos and the rough size of the room, or ask for a visit.
Measure and quote
Everything measured, then a clear written quote with the price and how long it takes.
Prepare
Old tiles off, walls boarded, floors levelled and wet areas tanked. This is what makes tiles last.
Set out and tile
Lines set out from the centre so cuts are even at both ends, then every tile laid true.
Grout and seal
Grouted, silicone sealed where it meets baths, trays and worktops, then cleaned down.
Walk round
A final look together before the job is signed off, with the mess cleared away.
Done properly
What goes under the tiles matters most
Most failed tiling isn't the tiles. It's what's underneath: plasterboard in a shower, too little adhesive, no room for movement. Every layer is done right here.
Tile + grout
Set out level, with even joints and cuts at both ends.
Adhesive
Full coverage on floors and large tiles, spread with the right notched trowel, so no hollow spots.
Tanking
A waterproof membrane in showers and wet rooms, sealed at every corner and pipe.
Backer board
Cement or foam board in wet areas, never plain plasterboard.
Movement joints
Gaps left at the edges and over large floors so tiles don't crack as the building moves.
Prices
Price guide
Typical 2026 UK prices outside London, so you know roughly what to budget. Every job still gets its own fixed, written quote after measuring.
| Work | Price |
|---|---|
| Wall tilingCeramic or porcelain, standard sizes | £25–£40 |
| Floor tilingCeramic or porcelain, standard sizes | £25–£45 |
| Large-format tiles600 × 600 mm and bigger, with levelling system | £35–£55 |
| Mosaic and small tilesMetro, mosaic sheets, under 100 mm | £40–£70 |
| Natural stoneMarble, travertine, limestone, slate | £40–£65 |
| Herringbone, chevron or diagonalMore cuts and setting out | +20–30% |
| Outdoor porcelainLaid on a prepared base | £35–£60 |
| Work | Price |
|---|---|
| Removing old wall tiles | £10–£20 /m² |
| Removing old floor tiles | £15–£30 /m² |
| Tanking showers and wet rooms | £15–£30 /m² |
| Floor levelling compound | £10–£20 /m² |
| Adhesive, grout and trims | £10–£20 /m² |
| Re-grouting | £15–£35 /m² |
| Job | Price |
|---|---|
| Kitchen splashback | £150–£400 |
| Re-grout a bathroom | from £350 |
| Standard bathroom, walls and floorLabour, materials and tanking; tiles extra | £1,000–£3,000 |
| Wet room or walk-in showerFully tanked | £1,200–£2,500 |
Prices depend on the room, the tiles and what's underneath. Small jobs have a minimum charge of around £150. Loyal customers get 10% off. Commercial contracts are priced per project. Use the calculator below for a rough budget, then ask for a free quote. [AR Tiling: check these match your own prices before the site goes live]
Finishing touches
Grout, trims and aftercare
The details people notice: the colour of the grout, the edges, and how the tiles look in five years.
Grout
Picked to match or contrast with your tiles.
Bright white
Silver grey
Mid grey
Anthracite
Black
Beige
- Standard cement grout for most walls and floors
- Epoxy grout for showers and worktops: waterproof and stain-proof
- Flexible grout over underfloor heating and timber floors
Edges and trims
Every exposed edge finished cleanly, with a trim or a mitred corner.
- Chrome, brushed steel, matt black or brushed brass
- White or coloured trims to blend in
- Mitred edges: tiles cut at 45° for a trim-free corner
- Silicone sealed where tiles meet baths, trays and worktops
Aftercare
Simple care keeps tiles looking new.
- Leave new grout and silicone at least 24 hours before using a shower
- Clean with a pH-neutral cleaner; avoid bleach and acid on stone and grout
- Natural stone resealed every one to two years
- Re-silicone when it starts to mark or lift
Commercial & contracts
UK-wide contracts. A team ready to go.
From one shop floor to hundreds of bathrooms across a development, our team delivers anywhere in the UK, on programme and to specification.
Housebuilders & developers
Bathrooms, en-suites and kitchens plot by plot, to your programme.
Housing associations
Planned refurbishments, voids and adaptations, including wet rooms.
Hotels & student living
Repeat bathroom pods and en-suites finished to one standard.
Retail & hospitality
Shop fit-outs, restaurants and bars, worked around opening hours.
Offices & public buildings
Washrooms, kitchens, receptions and hard-wearing floors.
Multi-site roll-outs
The same finish across sites up and down the country.
How we run a contract
- One contact from tender to handover.
- A team sized to the job: [number of tilers] ready to start.
- RAMS and method statements before we arrive on site.
- Qualified, fully insured tilers working to BS 5385, the British Standard for tiling.
- Programme agreed up front, with nights and weekends where needed.
- Snagging and sign-off plot by plot, with photos.
- Clear valuations and invoices at each stage.
Send drawings, a tile schedule and your programme for a fixed contract price.
AR TilingLoyal customer
10% OFF
Every job after your first. For good.Loyalty plan
Come back to us and save 10% on every job
The plan is simple. Your first job earns you loyal-customer pricing, and it never runs out.
- First job
Full quote, done properly. From then on you're an AR Tiling loyal customer.
- Every job after
10% off our price, every time. The next room, the kitchen, the patio, the rental flat.
- Recommend us
Your friend gets 10% off their first job when they mention your name, and they become a loyal customer too.
- Landlords
One account for all your properties. After the first job, every property gets the 10%.
Why it works for you
- You save on every job you ever book with us
- The same team who knows your home and your tiles
- Priority booking for loyal customers
Why it works for us
- Repeat work from people we already know
- Fewer adverts, so we pass the saving to you
- Recommendations from happy customers, our best advert
The 10% comes off AR Tiling's price for labour and the materials we supply. It doesn't apply to tiles you buy yourself, can't be added to other offers, and commercial contracts are priced separately. [AR Tiling: confirm these terms]
Tile calculator
How many tiles, and roughly what will it cost?
Enter the size of the wall or floor and the tile you like. You'll get the number of tiles to buy and a rough budget. Your quote gives the exact figure once the room is measured.
- Area to tile
- 4.32 m²
- Tiles to buy
- 27 tiles
- Including extra
- 4.75 m²
- Rough budget
- £390–£770
Tiles £100–£430 · adhesive and grout £40–£90 · labour £110–£200
A guide only, for a straightforward job. Removing old tiles, tanking or levelling are extra. Buy all your tiles from the same shade and batch so the colour matches.
Where we work
Based in Greater Manchester. Working UK-wide.
Homes and small businesses across Greater Manchester, and commercial contracts anywhere in the UK.
Homes and businesses
- Manchester
- Salford
- Stockport
- Trafford
- Tameside
- Oldham
- Rochdale
- Bury
- Bolton
- Wigan
Contracts, UK-wide
- North West
- Yorkshire
- North East
- Midlands
- London & South East
- South West
- Wales
- Scotland
- Northern Ireland
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What customers say
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FAQs
Questions people ask
How much does tiling cost?
It depends on the size of the area, the tiles you choose and how much preparation is needed underneath. Send a few photos and rough measurements for a free, no-obligation quote.
Do you supply the tiles?
Most customers choose their own tiles at a tile shop. Send us the tile's name or a photo of the box first and we'll check it suits the job and tell you how many boxes to buy, free. [Confirm: can AR Tiling also supply tiles?]
Is any tile or job too difficult?
No. Large-format slabs, natural stone, mosaics, glass, herringbone, wet rooms, outdoor porcelain: whatever you choose, we fit it.
Do you work outside Manchester?
Yes. We do homes and small businesses across Greater Manchester, and commercial contracts anywhere in the UK with our own team.
How does the 10% loyalty discount work?
After your first job, every job you book with us is 10% off our price for labour and the materials we supply. Recommend a friend and they get 10% off their first job too. It doesn't apply to tiles you buy yourself or to commercial contracts, which are priced per project.
Can you take the old tiles off?
Yes. Old tiles are removed and the walls or floor prepared, so the new tiles go onto a sound, flat surface.
How long will my job take?
It depends on the size and the preparation. Your quote says how many days the job will take before any work starts.
Can you tile over underfloor heating?
Yes, using flexible adhesive and grout made for heated floors, with the heating off while it sets.
Do you do small jobs?
Yes: splashbacks, re-grouting, replacing cracked tiles and other small repairs as well as full rooms. Small jobs have a minimum charge of around £150.
Ceramic or porcelain: which should I choose?
Ceramic is great for walls and costs less. Porcelain is harder and soaks up almost no water, so it's the better choice for floors, showers, wet rooms and anywhere with underfloor heating.
Can you tile over my old tiles?
Sometimes, if the old tiles are flat and stuck down firmly. In showers, wet rooms and on most floors it's better to take them off, so the new tiles bond properly and last.
How soon can I use my shower?
Leave new grout and silicone at least 24 hours before using the shower. If a job needs longer, your quote will say so.
Do my tiles need sealing?
Porcelain and glazed ceramic don't. Natural stone such as marble, travertine and limestone does, when it's laid and every one to two years after that.
Does herringbone cost more?
Yes, a little. Herringbone, chevron and diagonal patterns take more cuts and setting out, so laying costs around 20 to 30% more, and you'll need about 15% extra tiles instead of 10%.
Free quote
Tell us about the job
Homes, businesses and contracts, anywhere in the UK. Photos, rough sizes and the tile you've chosen help us give you an accurate price quickly.
- Call or text
- [Phone number]
- [Email address]
- Tiler
- [Name], AR Tiling
- Working hours
- [e.g. Mon to Sat, 8am to 6pm]