Melbourne Tiling Group and Lexa Tiling both pitch for Melbourne tiling jobs, and the right pick depends on your job type, your suburb and what each tiler puts in writing. Choose Melbourne Tiling Group if you want residential or commercial wall and floor tiling, from kitchens and bathrooms to floors, from one local crew. Choose Lexa Tiling if its quote, licence details and scope fit your job better once you have checked them.
- Melbourne Tiling Group covers residential and commercial wall and floor tiling across Melbourne suburbs, including North Melbourne, Port Melbourne and Richmond.
- Pick Melbourne Tiling Group for bathroom, kitchen and floor tiling where waterproofing and durable workmanship matter most.
- Pick Lexa Tiling only after its written quote, licence and waterproofing scope beat your other quotes.
- The melbourne tiling group vs lexa tiling choice in 2026 comes down to scope, suburb and paperwork, not brand names.
Why this matters
Tiling is a trade where the finished surface hides the real work. The screed, the waterproofing and the adhesive sit under the tile. If any of them fail, you find out months later, and the fix means ripping up the tile.
So the comparison is not about who has the nicer website. It is about who prepares the surface properly, who puts the scope in writing, and who turns up in your suburb.
This page compares the two on those terms. It is built from what Melbourne Tiling Group states about its own services. It does not rate Lexa Tiling's workmanship, prices or reviews, because none of that is established here. Where Lexa's details matter, the table tells you what to ask for.
At a glance
| Dimension | Melbourne Tiling Group | Lexa Tiling |
|---|---|---|
| Best for | Homeowners and construction companies needing wall and floor tiling | Confirm with Lexa directly |
| Core service | Wall and floor tiling: kitchen, bathroom and floor tiling | Confirm scope in writing |
| Customer types | Residential and commercial | Confirm with Lexa |
| Service area | Melbourne suburbs including North Melbourne, Port Melbourne and Richmond | Confirm your suburb is covered |
| Wet area focus | Bathroom tiling and waterproofing are a stated priority | Ask who waterproofs and who certifies it |
| Pricing model | Affordable pricing is the stated positioning; get a written quote | Get a written quote and compare line by line |
| Standout feature | Tradesperson-direct, plain-spoken service | Ask for recent comparable jobs |
The rows follow the sections below, so you can jump to the dimension you care about.
Melbourne Tiling Group is the clearer fit for full-scope tiling jobs
Melbourne Tiling Group describes itself as specialised in all aspects of wall and floor tiling. That covers kitchen tiling, bathroom tiling and floor tiling, for homeowners and for construction companies.
For you, that means one crew can take a renovation from planning to installation. You do not need to split the kitchen splashback, the bathroom and the hallway floor across three trades.
The limit is the same as for any tiler: scope has to be written down. A broad service list does not replace a quote that names each area, each tile and each surface prep step.
Verdict: Melbourne Tiling Group wins on stated breadth. Lexa's breadth is unconfirmed here, so ask for its service list in writing.
Wet areas: both need to prove the waterproofing
Bathroom tiling is where most tiling disputes start. Water gets behind tile, and the damage shows up in the ceiling below, the adjoining wall or the skirting.
In Australia, wet area waterproofing is governed by AS 3740. A tiler should be able to tell you who applies the membrane, what product goes down, and who signs off on it. That answer should be on your quote, not only said on site.
Melbourne Tiling Group puts bathroom tiling and waterproofing at the centre of its advice to homeowners. Use the same test on Lexa Tiling:
- Who applies the waterproofing membrane, the tiler or a separate trade?
- Which product is used, and is it named on the quote?
- Is a certificate of waterproofing provided at handover?
For product detail before you book, read the guide to waterproofing membranes for shower renovations.
Verdict: a tie until Lexa answers those three questions. A tiler who cannot answer them is the wrong tiler, whichever name is on the van.
Kitchens and splashbacks: the surface matters more than the brand
Kitchen tiling is lower risk than a shower, but it is more visible. Straight grout lines, clean cuts around power points and a flat substrate decide whether the splashback looks professional.
Melbourne Tiling Group lists kitchen tiling and splashbacks as core work. On a small splashback, tile pattern and size change the cost of labour as much as the tile itself, because more cuts mean more time.
When you compare quotes from either tiler, check that the splashback quote states:
- the tile size and layout pattern
- how the tiler handles edges and corners
- what happens at the benchtop junction
If you are still choosing material, the guide to kitchen splashback materials compares your options before you commit.
Verdict: Both can do this work; the winner is whoever quotes the detail.
Floors and natural stone: ask for the slip rating
Floor tiling covers bathrooms, laundries, living areas and outdoor paving. Slip resistance matters most where floors get wet. In Australia, slip ratings are tested under AS 4586, with P ratings for wet barefoot areas and R ratings for general surfaces.
Melbourne Tiling Group lists floor tiling and natural stone paving among its work, with a focus on Melbourne's south-east suburbs. Natural stone adds a second question: sealing. Stone needs the right sealer for the finish, or it stains.
Ask Lexa Tiling the same thing: does it lay natural stone, and does the quote include sealing?
Verdict: Melbourne Tiling Group is the safer assumption for floor and stone work because it states that work openly. Lexa may match it; confirm before you rely on it.
Location: Melbourne is a big city
Travel time affects scheduling. A tiler based near your suburb is easier to book for a quick return visit to fix a lifted tile or a grout line.
Melbourne Tiling Group names North Melbourne, Port Melbourne and Richmond, and prioritises the south-east. If you live in one of those areas, you are inside its stated patch.
For Lexa Tiling, check that your suburb is on its service list. Do not assume.
Verdict: Melbourne Tiling Group wins on stated local coverage; Lexa is unconfirmed.
Price: compare quotes, not websites
Melbourne Tiling Group positions itself on affordable pricing. That is a claim, and you should test it. Get a written quote from each tiler for the same scope, then compare line by line.
Two pricing models show up in tiling quotes:
- Fixed price per job. Predictable for you. The risk sits with the tiler, so scope must be tight.
- Rate per square metre or hourly. More flexible if the job changes. Less predictable for your budget.
A fixed quote suits a defined bathroom. A rate-based quote suits a job with unknowns, like old floors where the substrate is not visible until demolition. For cost context across a bathroom job, see how much bathroom tiling costs in Melbourne.
Verdict: no winner on price without two written quotes in hand. Any tiler who will not quote in writing is out.
How to vet any tiler before you sign
Use the same checklist on Melbourne Tiling Group, Lexa Tiling and anyone else. The diagram below shows the order.
- Licence and insurance. Ask for the licence number and a certificate of currency.
- Waterproofing. Who applies it, which product, and who certifies it.
- Scope of work. Every area, every tile, every prep step, listed.
- Written quote. Itemised, with what is excluded.
- Workmanship cover. What the tiler fixes, and for how long, in writing.
If you want options beyond these two names, the page on Lexa Tiling alternatives lays out other routes.
Scorecard
| Dimension | Winner |
|---|---|
| Stated service breadth | Melbourne Tiling Group |
| Wet area waterproofing | Tie, pending Lexa's answers |
| Kitchen and splashbacks | Tie |
| Floors and natural stone | Melbourne Tiling Group (stated), Lexa unconfirmed |
| Stated local coverage | Melbourne Tiling Group |
| Price | Undecided until you compare written quotes |
Final verdict
Choose Melbourne Tiling Group if you are a Melbourne homeowner renovating a bathroom, kitchen or floor, or a construction company needing wall and floor tiling, and you want one local tiler who talks plainly about waterproofing, durability and price.
Choose Lexa Tiling if its written quote covers your full scope, it answers the waterproofing questions above, it services your suburb, and it comes in clearly ahead of other quotes on detail rather than only on price.
The short version for 2026: Melbourne Tiling Group is the pick when you want stated breadth and local coverage. Lexa Tiling is a fair contender only once it passes the same checks.
Get your tiling job quoted
Send your suburb and scope to compare against any other quote.
FAQ
Is Melbourne Tiling Group better than Lexa Tiling?
Melbourne Tiling Group is the clearer choice for residential and commercial wall and floor tiling with stated Melbourne coverage. Lexa Tiling can compete, but only if its written quote and credentials match.
What does Melbourne Tiling Group do?
It provides residential and commercial wall and floor tiling, including kitchen, bathroom and floor tiling. It serves homeowners and construction companies across Melbourne suburbs such as North Melbourne, Port Melbourne and Richmond.
Which suburbs does Melbourne Tiling Group service?
It names North Melbourne, Port Melbourne and Richmond, with a priority on Melbourne's south-east suburbs. Check your exact suburb when you request a quote.
What should a bathroom tiling quote include in 2026?
It should list every area, the tile and layout, the waterproofing product and who applies it, and what is excluded. Wet area waterproofing in Australia is governed by AS 3740.
How do I compare two tiling quotes?
Compare them line by line for the same scope. Check tile size, surface prep, waterproofing, exclusions and workmanship cover, because a lower total often means a thinner scope.
Do I need slip-rated tiles for a bathroom floor?
Yes, wet floors need a suitable slip rating. Australian slip testing under AS 4586 uses P ratings for wet barefoot areas, so ask the tiler for the rating of the tile you choose.
Are there other options besides Lexa Tiling?
Yes. The guide to Lexa Tiling alternatives covers other ways to shortlist Melbourne tilers, and the same vetting checklist applies to all of them.
One last thing
Ask both tilers one question before you sign: "Show me the waterproofing on a finished job like mine." A tiler who is proud of the prep work under the tile will show you photos of it. A tiler who only shows finished surfaces is showing you the part that is easy to get right.
