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How long to install 50 tiles?

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I want 50 tiles putting up in our kitchen they are 15x7.5cm. Been told it’s half a days work and will cost £75 excluding tiles and all materials such as grout and adhesive.

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  • Tom99
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    £75 seem cheap enough. Its when tiles need cutting that takes the time.
  • missile
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    That is very cheap, maybe too cheap?
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  • Tom99
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    Also you don't normally grout until the adhesive has set so usually next day or so.
  • Help1234
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    I!!!8217;ve had 3 quotes all about the same price. No one has mentioned needing to come back the next day to let the adhesive dry should I be concerned?
  • phill99
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    Dar too cheap.


    That quote isn't from a professional tiler!!
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  • Far too cheap? It's only around 0.6m2. If it's a flat wall with no or few cuts it won't take a pro long at all. Presumably they'll use cement adhesive, so grouting the same day will be fine - it's the ready mixed stuff that needs air. A very reasonable quote.
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  • southcoastrgi
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    £75 is too cheap because he has to allow for a days work, a bigger job will be charged by the m2, I would have expected at least double that quote
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  • plumberpaig
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    A fair price based on what you've told us.
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