What a tile invoice is for
By the time grout has cured the owner is looking closely at every cut and grout line. An invoice that matches the estimate, shows the extra subfloor repair with its signed change order and repeats how to care for grout keeps the final payment simple, and leaves the owner with care steps in writing.
What to put on a tile invoice
- Each layer of the job, as completed.
- Hidden repairs found at demo, with approval.
- Grout type and sealing advice.
- Deposit received and the remainder owed.
A worked example
The shower is finished and cured. Demo found rotten subfloor in front of the old tub, repaired on a signed change order.
| Line | Qty | Unit | Price |
|---|---|---|---|
| Demo existing tile and haul away | 103 | sq ft | Your price |
| Waterproofing membrane | 103 | sq ft | Your price |
| Wall tile, set and grouted | 88 | sq ft | Your price |
| Subfloor repair at old tub, per change order | 12 | sq ft | Your price |
Reference the change order number on the subfloor line. It turns an unexpected line into an agreed one.
Line items tile installers use
| Line item | Unit | How to write it |
|---|---|---|
| Demo existing tile and haul away | sq ft | Walls, floor, or both; disposal included. |
| Cement board or foam board backer | sq ft | Type and thickness. |
| Waterproofing membrane | sq ft | Sheet or liquid; seams and corners. |
| Shower pan, mortar bed or foam | each | Slope to the drain and drain type. |
| Wall tile, set and grouted | sq ft | Tile size, pattern and grout color. |
| Floor tile, set and grouted | sq ft | Layout and where the cuts land. |
| Mosaic or accent band | ft | Linear feet of the band or niche trim. |
| Recessed niche | each | Size, shelf and edge trim. |
| Floor leveling | sq ft | Self-leveler where the floor is out of flat. |
| Edge trim or bullnose | ft | Metal or tile edge. |
| Grout sealer | sq ft | For cement grout; not needed with epoxy. |
| Tile and setting material | sq ft | From your supplier with markup, plus waste. |
Terms and deposit language for tile
- Deposit. A deposit at signing pays for tile and setting materials ordered for this bathroom or floor. Confirm your state's rules on home improvement deposits.
- Payment. Balance due after grout has cured and the job is walked with the owner.
- Warranty. Stand behind cracked tile and loose tile caused by the install, and leaks through a pan you built. Cracks from the house moving or a subfloor you were not asked to fix are left out.
- Tile from the same lot can vary in shade; we mix boxes so the variation spreads out.
- Showers need cure time before use; the day the owner can shower is in the notes.
- Damage found under the old tile, like rotten subfloor, is priced on a change order with photos.
How to fill it in
- Your business details carry over from any template you used before.
- Fill in who you are billing and the job.
- Check the lines against what you actually did, and add your prices.
- Put any deposit in Already paid, so the balance is right.
- Print, download or send it from Koira with a pay-by-card link.
Free tools for tile
The same invoice for other trades: appliance repair, auto detailing, carpentry, carpet cleaning, chimney, house cleaning, commercial cleaning, concrete, deck, drywall, duct cleaning, electrical, fence, flooring, garage door, general contractor, glass, gutter, handyman, holiday lighting, home inspection, hood cleaning, hvac, insulation, irrigation, junk removal, landscaping, lawn care, locksmith, masonry, moving, painting, pest control, plumbing, pool service, pressure washing, property maintenance, remodeling, restoration, roofing, security system, septic, siding, snow removal, solar, tree service, water treatment, waterproofing, window cleaning, window and door.
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