What's the current standard price for installing 2x2 tiles in a 500sqft living room? Labor + Material and Labor only if I decide to buy the material myself. thanks in advance

Thanks for reply

Hi, I'm planning to buy materials for tiling myself since a lot of people say much cheaper this way and just hire contractor for labour. I did my calculation. I need to buy about 300pcs 2x2 and 200pcs 2x1 tiles. Other than cement and sand, what other material need to buy? And how many cement and sand and other material I need to buy? I don't want to be conned by the contractor. I heard some cases where the contractor asked to buy more than it should be and sell the extra material.

If I'm going to DIY hacking existing tiles, do I need to remove old cement as well? Or just the tiles is enough? How many layers are there usually?


Plus, is there any good tiling contractor doing job in Batu Caves/Gombak area? Thanks

This post has been edited by nuke13: May 27 2016, 05:58 PM

Thanks for the advice. I'm in a really tight budget. So, I'm trying to figure out which area I can save money.

I think I'll take your advice and leave the hacking to the expert. So, I'm just gonna have to save on the materials instead. Any advice where to get them cheap in Klang Valley?

Hi,

I'm looking for the following tiles with the cheapest price I can get:

1) CG6100S (2x2) - 150pcs
2) SG63748PE (2x1) - 50pcs
3) 2x2 black galaxy for kitchen counter top

Thank you

Has anyone here ever done tile on tile installation? I've asked several contractors, they all seems to not favor the idea. Saying it might popped up in several years because the cement wont stick nicely.

Then I went to tiles shops and the sellers kept pushing me this product called tiles adhesive which suppose to allow tile on tile without problem. I loved the idea since it can save me a lot of money and time. And it will be less messy and work.