Tiler Invoice Template Australia: Labour by m², Tiles, Adhesive, Grout and GST

A tiling invoice in Australia should include your business name, ABN, invoice number, date, customer details, job address, labour line items priced by the square metre, tile supply if applicable, adhesive, grout, waterproofing for wet areas, and GST if you are registered. The best tiler invoice template separates floor, wall, and outdoor rates so customers understand exactly what they are paying for and material costs are not absorbed into a vague labour line.

This guide gives tilers a practical invoice structure, then shows how SMASH for tilers generates the full invoice from a voice description in under 60 seconds.

The basic tiler invoice format

Use this structure for bathroom, kitchen, outdoor, and commercial tiling jobs:

1. Your business name, ABN, and any relevant trade registration.
2. Customer name, billing address, and job address.
3. Invoice number, invoice date, and payment due date.
4. Job title: "bathroom retile — 12 Cooper Street" or "outdoor paver install — Manly property".
5. Labour line items with surface type (floor/wall/outdoor), square metres, and your rate.
6. Tile supply if you are supplying: brand, size, quantity, and price.
7. Adhesive: type, quantity, and price.
8. Grout: colour, quantity, and price.
9. Waterproofing for wet areas: product, area covered, and price.
10. Tile trim, spacers, or other accessories if applicable.
11. GST shown separately if you are registered.
12. Payment terms and payment link.

Example tiling invoice line items

For a bathroom tile installation:

Labour — wall tiles, 18m² @ $48/m².

Labour — floor tiles, 6m² @ $38/m².

Waterproofing — wet area membrane, 24m². Ardex WPM 155.

Adhesive — Kerabond plus Keraquick, 2 bags.

Grout — Mapei Ultracolor Plus, 2kg, Pewter.

For a kitchen splashback:

Labour + supply — subway tile, 4m² @ $55/m² (supply and install).

Adhesive — 1 bag.

Grout — 500g.

For an outdoor patio:

Labour — outdoor paver install, 45m² @ $42/m².

Adhesive — outdoor flexible adhesive, 3 bags.

Grout — exterior grout, 5kg.

Floor vs wall vs outdoor rates

Tilers typically charge different rates based on surface type and complexity:

• Floor tiles: Generally lower rate per m². Easier to work with, typically larger format.
• Wall tiles: Higher rate per m². More complex, requires different technique, higher fall risk.
• Outdoor pavers: Can vary — often similar to floor rate but with outdoor adhesive premium.
• Pool area: Highest rate due to waterproofing requirements and smaller mosaic tile work.
• Supply and install: 15–25% premium over labour-only for the same surface.

Setting these rates clearly in your invoice prevents disputes when clients see the rate difference between floor and wall work.

Supply and install vs labour only

When the client supplies the tiles:

• Use a labour-only rate (lower than supply and install)
• Note "tiles supplied by client" on the invoice
• You are still responsible for adhesive, grout, and waterproofing unless agreed otherwise

When you supply the tiles:

• List the tile brand, size, quantity, and price separately from the labour
• This protects you if tiles are returned or if there is a tile defect claim later

Using voice invoicing for tilers

Tiling invoices have four to eight line items depending on the job. Typing them on a phone at the end of a day — with adhesive still on your hands — is the main reason invoices go out late.

With SMASH, describe the job from the site:

"Bathroom tile install at the Paddington reno. 18 square metres of wall tiles, 6 square metres of floor tiles, waterproofing wet area. Wall rate plus floor rate, tiles client supplied."

SMASH builds the invoice, separates the line items, calculates GST, and sends it from your phone in under 60 seconds. Use the free invoice generator or the Chrome extension for Gmail to handle client emails without switching apps.

Frequently asked questions

What should a tiling invoice include? ABN, invoice number, date, job address, labour by m² per surface type, tile supply if applicable, adhesive, grout, waterproofing, GST, and payment terms.

How do I invoice different rates for floor and wall tiling? List them as separate line items — "Labour — wall tiles, 18m² @ $48/m²" and "Labour — floor tiles, 6m² @ $38/m²". SMASH applies the right rate based on the surface type you mention.

Can I include adhesive and grout as separate line items? Yes. Listing adhesive and grout separately protects your margin and makes the invoice clearer for clients who want to understand what they are paying for.

Do I need to be GST-registered to invoice for tiling work? You must register for GST if your turnover exceeds $75,000 per year. Below that threshold, your invoices do not include GST but should still include your ABN.

How do I invoice when the client supplies the tiles? Use your labour-only rate and note "tiles supplied by client" on the invoice. Include adhesive, grout, and waterproofing as your supply items.