Tile in Montreal is concentrated in bathrooms, entries and kitchens, and the local particularity is the entry. Montreal winters deliver more salt and slush indoors than almost any other major Canadian city, and in plexes the entry is often a small vestibule taking the traffic of several units. Porcelain tile there, ideally with a drain in a rear vestibule, protects everything beyond. In older buildings, joist deflection is the main technical concern before large-format tile, and an uncoupling membrane is not optional in a 1920s triplex.
What tile flooring costs in Montreal
| Area | Supply & install | Labour only |
|---|---|---|
| 200 sq ft, a bedroom | $2,090–$4,180 | $1,235–$2,470 |
| 500 sq ft, a living and dining area | $5,225–$10,450 | $3,088–$6,175 |
| 1000 sq ft, a typical main floor | $10,450–$20,900 | $6,175–$12,350 |
| 1500 sq ft, a whole upper and main level | $15,675–$31,350 | $9,263–$18,525 |
Before tax, for a standard job in Montreal. Quebec quotes add 5% GST and 9.975% QST on materials and labour. Removal of old flooring ($1–2.50/sq ft), subfloor levelling ($1–4/sq ft where needed), stairs (per step) and baseboards ($2–5 per linear foot) are quoted separately. See the full tile cost guide for what drives the price.
About tile flooring
For a durable, waterproof, lifetime surface in limitless colours and formats, tile never lets you down. Our tile-setting experts handle floors, backsplashes, feature walls, custom showers and heated bathroom floors.
Porcelain vs. Ceramic
Both are ceramic; porcelain is fired denser and absorbs less water, making it the choice for floors, showers and exterior spaces. Ceramic is great for walls and backsplashes.
Custom Showers & Wet Rooms
Waterproofing systems (Schluter, Wedi, liquid membranes), linear drains and curbless designs — done right the first time because tile is a permanent installation.
Large Format & Heated Floors
Large-format tiles need flat substrates and the right thinset. We install electric in-floor heating under tile for warm bathrooms and entries.
Where we install tile in Montreal
Plateau-Mont-RoyalRosemont–La Petite-PatrieVillerayAhuntsicNDGVerdunLe Sud-OuestMile EndHochelaga-MaisonneuveOutremontSaint-LaurentRivière-des-Prairies
Tile flooring questions from Montreal
01Why does tile crack in older Montreal buildings?
Joist deflection. Century-old framing flexes more than tile tolerates. An uncoupling membrane lets the substrate move without transferring stress into the tile, and in some cases joists need sistering first.
02Is tile the right choice for a plex entry?
Yes. Montreal entries take extraordinary amounts of salt, sand and slush between December and April. Porcelain handles it and cleans easily where wood or laminate would be destroyed.
03How much does tile flooring cost in Montreal?
Tile flooring runs about $10.45–20.9 per square foot installed in Montreal, with labour alone at $6.17–12.35. A 1,000 square foot area therefore lands roughly between $10,450 and $20,900 before tax. Quebec quotes add 5% GST and 9.975% QST on materials and labour. Removal of the old floor, subfloor preparation, stairs and baseboards are quoted separately.
04Do you have tile installers across Montreal?
Yes. Flooring Local installers cover all of Montreal, including Plateau-Mont-Royal, Rosemont–La Petite-Patrie, Villeray, Ahuntsic and the surrounding communities. Every request includes a free in-home measure and a written quote with materials and labour listed separately.
Tile in Montreal
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HoursMonday – Friday · 8am – 6pm (local time)
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