By Team Beare. Updated September 2026.
The short answer: carpet tiles typically range from $30 to $80 per square metre supply only (RRP), with installation commonly adding $15 to $25 per square metre. Most projects land between $45 and $105 per square metre supplied and installed, with duty rating and floor preparation deciding where in the range a space sits.
Carpet tiles are the workhorse of commercial flooring, and their pricing follows a logic of its own: modular product, duty ratings and serviceability over the long haul. This guide lays out the typical Australian market ranges, what moves the price, and how to compare quotes for an office, fit-out or hard-working home space. These are broad national market ranges observed across the industry, not Beare Flooring prices; exact numbers come from a measured, itemised quote.
Carpet Tile Cost At A Glance
| Cost component | Typical Australian market range |
|---|---|
| Carpet tiles (supply only) | Around $30 to $80 per square metre |
| Installation | Around $15 to $25 per square metre |
| Floor preparation (where needed) | Commonly $20 to $50 per square metre, though older or damaged subfloors can take this well beyond that |
| Removing and disposing of old flooring | A separate line on most quotes, priced by what is coming up |
What Moves The Price
- Duty rating – The biggest lever. Tiles rated for heavy and extra heavy commercial traffic use denser yarns and tougher backings than lighter-duty products, and they are priced accordingly. Matching the rating to the actual traffic is where specification starts. Our carpet tile range covers the spectrum.
- Format and design – Standard squares are the economical baseline. Plank formats and multi-tile patterns bring design flexibility and can carry their own pricing, particularly where laying patterns add installation time.
- Subfloor preparation – Tiles want a smooth, sound, dry surface. Levelling and patching are priced on what the installer finds, and older commercial slabs can need meaningful work before the first tile goes down.
- What is there now – Lifting old glued tiles or vinyl takes time and disposal costs. Uplift is its own line on a fair quote and varies more between sites than almost anything else.
- Site logistics – After-hours installation, working around workstations, and access all shape commercial pricing. A staged installation that keeps a business running is a different job from an empty floor plate.
- Where the site is – Freight affects material costs across Australia, and delivery distance is one reason the same tile can be quoted differently between regions.
What A Whole Space Costs
Applying the typical $45 to $105 installed range to common space sizes:
| Space size | Typical installed total |
|---|---|
| Home office or media room (around 20m2) | Around $900 to $2,100 |
| Small office (around 100m2) | Around $4,500 to $10,500 |
| Medium workplace (around 250m2) | Around $11,250 to $26,250 |
| Larger floor plate (around 500m2) | Around $22,500 to $52,500 |
Larger, open floor plates are the most economical per square metre. Sites needing significant preparation or staged after-hours work trend towards the upper end. These figures set budgets in motion; they are not quotes.
Supply Only Or Supplied And Installed?
Tiles reward professional installation less obviously but no less genuinely than broadloom: correct adhesive tack, straight grids and clean perimeter cuts are what make a tiled floor look sharp for a decade. An itemised quote separating tiles, preparation, uplift and installation makes comparing providers straightforward, and it shows whether spare stock for future swaps has been included.
Where Carpet Tiles Sit Against Other Floors
| Flooring type | Typical installed range (per m2, RRP) |
|---|---|
| Carpet tiles | Around $45 to $105 |
| Carpet (broadloom) | Around $45 to $110 |
| Vinyl planks | Around $55 to $110 |
| Laminate | Around $55 to $140 |
| Hybrid | Around $80 to $140 |
On day-one price, tiles and broadloom sit close together. The tile case builds over time: individual replacement, easier access to services under floor, and a workspace that stays presentable without wholesale relaying. For the room-by-room picture across every floor type, see our guide to the best flooring for Australian homes.
Getting The Most Value
Specify the rating the space actually needs, order sensible spare stock, and put preparation money where the slab demands it. For workplaces, comparing samples in the actual space under its real lighting is worth the small effort: colours and patterns read very differently under office LEDs than in a showroom.
Frequently Asked Questions
- Why do commercial spaces choose carpet tiles over broadloom? – Serviceability. When a tile is stained or worn, it lifts out and a spare drops in, which keeps a workspace presentable for years without relaying whole rooms. Add straightforward installation around workstations and the economics usually favour tiles.
- What drives the price difference between carpet tiles? – Construction and rating. Tiles built for heavy commercial traffic use denser yarns and stronger backings than those made for lighter duty, and design formats like planks can carry their own pricing.
- How many spare tiles should I order? – A sensible attic stock is part of the value plan. Most projects allow a small percentage above the measured area for cutting, plus spares for future swaps. Your installer will recommend a quantity based on the space.
- Can carpet tiles be installed over existing flooring? – They need a sound, smooth, clean surface. Some existing hard floors qualify after inspection; others need preparation first. Subfloor preparation can only be confirmed once the existing flooring is lifted, so treat it as a separate line to plan for rather than something a quote settles on the day.
- Do carpet tiles work in home offices? – Very well. The same durability and replaceability that suit workplaces make tiles a practical choice for home studies, media rooms and garages converted to work spaces.
The Price That Matters Is Yours
Market ranges start the conversation; your space finishes it. We bring carpet tile samples to your workplace, talk through the options for the space, and provide a measured, itemised quote with expert commercial flooring advice. Explore the carpet tile range or book your free measure and quote when you are ready.
Prices in this guide are recommended retail prices per square metre and exclude GST. They are broad national market ranges current as at September 2026, observed across the Australian flooring industry, not Beare Flooring quotes, and no trade discounts are applied. Prices vary with product choice, site conditions and location. Installation requirements vary by state and territory; always follow the manufacturer’s installation instructions and confirm any building requirements with your local authority or certifier. For exact pricing, book a free in-home measure and quote.
