Tile installation estimates are measured in square feet of installed surface. Labor runs $6–$18/sq ft depending on tile size, pattern complexity, and surface type (floor vs. wall vs. shower). Materials (tile, grout, setting materials) are priced separately and typically marked up 20–30% over cost. This invoice template comes pre-filled with 6 common tile installer line items — add your business and client info, adjust any value, and print or download as PDF.
Line items, tax, discounts, deposit deduction, and balance due — all in one professional invoice.
Your Business Info
Bill To
Invoice Details
Line Items
| Description | Unit | Qty | Unit Price | Total | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
$ | $1,350.00 | ||||
$ | $907.50 | ||||
$ | $390.00 | ||||
$ | $450.00 | ||||
$ | $185.00 | ||||
$ | $240.00 |
Tax, Discount & Deposit
Notes (optional)
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Invoice Date
April 14, 2026
Due Date
April 28, 2026
Balance Due
$3,804.30
Bill To
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| Description | Unit | Qty | Price | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Labor — tile installation | Sq Ft | 150 | $9.00 | $1,350.00 |
| Floor tile (allowance per sq ft) | Sq Ft | 165 | $5.50 | $907.50 |
| Wall tile (allowance per sq ft) | Sq Ft | 60 | $6.50 | $390.00 |
| Backer board — cement board | Sq Ft | 200 | $2.25 | $450.00 |
| Thinset mortar and grout — materials | Lot | 1 | $185.00 | $185.00 |
| Tile trim and Schluter edge profiles | Linear Ft | 40 | $6.00 | $240.00 |
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Record tile lot numbers on the invoice
Tile color varies between production lots. Document the lot number used. If the client needs to buy extra tile for repairs later, they need the lot number to match the color.
Invoice for leftover tile separately as an 'owner-retained surplus'
List surplus tile left with the owner and its quantity. If you've invoiced for 165 sq ft and installed 155 sq ft, note '10 sq ft surplus tile left with owner for future repairs.' This prevents disputes about tile the client feels they paid for.
Follow up with sealer care instructions
Send a post-job care guide (grout sealing schedule, cleaning products to avoid) with the invoice. It reduces callbacks, extends your warranty liability period favorably, and builds client loyalty.
50% deposit before tile order, balance on completion is standard. Large tile orders ($2,000+) require a deposit that covers the material cost before you place the order. Never order custom or special-order tile without a deposit — return policies are typically 15–25% restocking fee or no return at all.
Tile brand, product name, color code, and lot number. Grout brand and color name. Layout pattern. Square footage installed. Any anomalies noted during installation (substrate issues, pre-existing unevenness). Photographs of completed work before grout haze is cleaned. This level of documentation eliminates most post-job disputes.
If tile is back-ordered, invoice for completed work to date (substrate prep, any completed areas) and hold the remaining balance until the tile arrives and installation is complete. Keep the client informed and document the delay in writing — it establishes that any schedule extension is the supplier's responsibility, not yours.
1 year on labor for installation defects is standard. This covers grout cracking from improper mixing, lippage from poor substrate prep, and adhesion failures. Explicitly exclude: cracks from structural movement, tile color changes from improper cleaning products, and grout staining. State these clearly on your invoice.