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Tiling labour in Downtown Core costs SGD 55-140 per hour, or SGD 5-15 per square foot. A full HDB bathroom re-tiling (including hacking) costs SGD 2,000-5,000. Tile material costs are additional and vary from SGD 2-30 per square foot.

For HDB renovations in Downtown Core, hacking is recommended for bathrooms to allow proper waterproofing. You can overlay tiles in dry areas, but this raises the floor level. HDB guidelines specify maximum floor load limits that must be observed.

Porcelain tiles with a matt or textured finish are ideal for bathrooms in Downtown Core as they provide slip resistance when wet. Look for tiles rated R10 or above for wet area safety, complying with BCA recommendations.

Re-tiling a standard HDB bathroom in Downtown Core takes 3-5 days including hacking, waterproofing, tiling, and grouting. A full flat re-tiling project may take 1-2 weeks depending on the area covered.