# What is the tile fitting cost per sq ft in India? > Tile fitting labour in India (2026): ceramic tiles ₹30–₹50/sqft, vitrified ₹45–₹70/sqft, large-format 600×1200mm ₹60–₹100/sqft, marble ₹80–₹200/sqft. Tiles + adhesive + grout are extra (₹40–₹300/sqft depending on tile grade). Metros add 25–30%. **Source:** [https://solve24.in/answers/tile-fitting-cost-per-sqft-india](https://solve24.in/answers/tile-fitting-cost-per-sqft-india) **Updated:** 2026-08-06 **Trade:** mason ## Answer Tile fitting labour in India (2026) is priced per sq ft of laid area. Standard ceramic tiles (300×300mm or 600×600mm floor tiles): ₹30–₹50/sqft. Vitrified tiles (600×600mm, 800×800mm): ₹45–₹70/sqft. Large-format vitrified (600×1200mm, 800×1600mm): ₹60–₹100/sqft (needs 2-person handling and precise levelling). Natural stone: marble ₹80–₹200/sqft (double-charge polishing is separate at ₹30–₹80/sqft), granite ₹70–₹150/sqft, Kota stone ₹40–₹80/sqft. Wall tiles (bathroom/kitchen backsplash) cost the same as floor tiles per sqft but need more attention to corners and edges. Materials extra: tile adhesive ₹6–₹15/sqft (better than cement-sand mortar which is ₹3–₹8/sqft but only lasts 3–5 years), grout ₹3–₹8/sqft, edge trims/skirting ₹100–₹300/running metre. Tile itself: ₹35–₹80/sqft for ceramic, ₹45–₹120/sqft for vitrified, ₹100–₹500/sqft for marble. Total floor with mid-grade vitrified: ₹100–₹200/sqft all-in (labour + adhesive + grout + tile). Marble floor all-in: ₹200–₹500/sqft. Metros add 25–30% to labour but tile cost is uniform. ## Data **Tile fitting cost in India (labour only unless noted, 2026)** | Tile type | Labour (₹/sqft) | Metro rate (₹/sqft) | Notes | | --- | --- | --- | --- | | Ceramic (300×300 or 600×600) | 30–50 | 39–65 | Standard flooring | | Vitrified (600×600, 800×800) | 45–70 | 59–91 | Standard for good homes | | Large-format (600×1200, 800×1600) | 60–100 | 78–130 | 2-person handling | | Marble (basic 20mm) | 80–150 | 104–195 | + polishing ₹30–80/sqft | | Marble (premium 25mm+) | 120–200 | 156–260 | Italian marble | | Granite | 70–150 | 91–195 | Kitchen counter common | | Kota stone | 40–80 | 52–104 | Balcony / rooftop | | Bathroom wall tiles | 35–60 | 46–78 | More edge work | | Tile adhesive (extra) | +6–15/sqft | +8–20/sqft | Skip cement mortar | | Grout (extra) | +3–8/sqft | +4–10/sqft | Epoxy grout 3× more | ## Frequently asked ### Is tile adhesive better than cement-sand mortar? Yes — significantly. Adhesive lasts 15–20 years vs. cement 3–5 years before tiles start popping. Adhesive costs ₹6–₹15/sqft extra but avoids ₹30–₹50/sqft re-laying cost in 5 years. Non-negotiable for large-format and vitrified tiles. ### What is the labour cost for laying marble? ₹80–₹200/sqft depending on marble thickness (20mm standard, 25mm+ premium). Add ₹30–₹80/sqft for double-charge polishing after laying. Total: ₹110–₹280/sqft labour + ₹100–₹500/sqft marble. ### How much does a 2BHK tile floor replacement cost? Assume 800 sqft flooring: labour ₹36,000–₹56,000 (vitrified) + tiles ₹40,000–₹80,000 + adhesive/grout ₹8,000–₹16,000 + old-tile removal ₹15,000–₹25,000 = ₹99,000–₹1,77,000 total. Metros add 25–30%. ### How long does tile fitting take? 80–120 sqft/day per mason for standard tiles. A 300 sqft room takes 3–4 days including layout, laying, grouting, and cleaning. Marble is slower: 40–60 sqft/day. ### What is tile fitting cost in Bangalore? Bangalore rates: ceramic ₹39–₹65/sqft, vitrified ₹59–₹91/sqft, large-format ₹78–₹130/sqft, marble ₹104–₹260/sqft (base × 1.3 Bangalore multiplier). ## Related - https://solve24.in/answers/mason-charges-per-sqft - https://solve24.in/answers/tiles-vs-marble-flooring-cost - https://solve24.in/answers/mason-salary-in-india --- Published by Solve24 — India's hyperlocal services marketplace. Direct-hire, zero commission. --- ## About Solve24 Solve24 (solve24.in) is India's zero-commission hyperlocal services marketplace — a three-sided bridge between ~85M informal workers, ~1.4B consumers, and millions of local shops across 40+ Indian cities and 15 service categories. 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