Tiling Contract / Agreement template and PDF guide (Tiling) |...

Draft contract terms online, then generate a professional PDF for review and signature. Use this before starting any tiling project over $2,000 or any job involving...

When to use this template

Draft contract terms online, then generate a professional PDF for review and signature. Use this before starting any tiling project over $2,000 or any job involving waterproofing, heated floors, or natural stone to lock in specs, pricing, and warranty terms.

What to include

  • Legal names, contractor license number, insurance details, project address, and authorized contact for material selections and layout approvals.
  • Complete tile specification per area: tile material, size, color, pattern, grout type and color, thinset type, substrate preparation scope, waterproofing method for wet areas, and whether tile is contractor-supplied or customer-supplied.
  • Payment schedule tied to milestones: deposit at signing, progress payment after substrate preparation and waterproofing, progress payment after tile setting, and final payment after grouting, cleaning, and walk-through approval.
  • Warranty terms: workmanship warranty (one to two years covering cracked grout, loose tiles, lippage, and waterproofing failure), exclusions (cracked tile from structural movement, customer-supplied defective tile), and warranty claim process.
  • Change order process for tile substitutions or pattern changes, customer responsibility for final tile selection and delivery timing, timeline with start and completion dates, and dispute resolution method.

Common questions

Can I edit this Tiling Contract / Agreement online before both parties sign?
Yes. Update scope, payment terms, and timeline clauses in-browser before locking the final text.
Can I save this Tiling Contract / Agreement as a reusable contract baseline?
Yes. With an account, save it and reuse the structure across projects while customizing client-specific terms.
Can I generate a sign-ready PDF from this Tiling Contract / Agreement?
Yes. Export a clean contract PDF suitable for e-sign workflows or manual signatures.
What does the tile warranty cover?
Your labor warranty should cover loose tiles, cracked grout joints, and lippage for 1-2 years. The tile manufacturer covers the product itself. Exclude cracks from structural movement or impact.
Who is responsible for tile selection and delivery?
State clearly whether the client or you are sourcing tile. If client-supplied, note that you are not responsible for ordering shortages, color-lot mismatches, or defective material.
How do I handle tile breakage during installation?
Include a 10-15% overage requirement in the contract. State that some cuts produce waste and that you are not liable for breakage within the normal overage allowance.
Should the contract specify layout pattern, grout color, and grout joint width?
Yes. Document the layout (straight, diagonal, herringbone), grout brand and color, and joint width in writing. Approve a sample area before full installation. These details cause the most tiling disputes.
Do I need a written contract for every job?
For any job over a few hundred dollars, yes. A written contract protects both sides and dramatically reduces payment disputes. Verbal agreements are nearly impossible to enforce.
What happens if the customer breaks the contract?
A signed contract gives you legal standing to collect payment for completed work and recover costs. Without one, you have very little recourse.
How do I handle a customer who refuses to sign?
Do not start work without a signed agreement. A customer who will not sign a fair contract is likely to be a problem customer. Protect yourself before tools come out of the truck.

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