Tiler Invoice Template AustraliaFree, ATO-Compliant & Ready to Use
A free invoice template for Australian tilers and waterproofers - per-square-metre labour, waterproofing membrane as its own line, tile and adhesive supply, ABN and 10% GST. Or skip the template and invoice from the job site once the last row is laid.
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The template
A filled-in tiler invoice, shown at A4 widthExample figures, not a real jobACoastal Tiling Co Pty Ltd
6 Marine Parade
Cronulla NSW 2230
0412 934 561
ABN: 38 512 674 209
TAX INVOICE
BINV-0204
Issue: 21 Sep 2026
Due: 05 Oct 2026
Sent
Bill To
Ana & Ben Novak
41 Gerrale Street
Cronulla NSW 2230
| CDescription | Qty | Rate | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Waterproofing membrane, bathroom wet area (AS 3740). Primer, membrane, and corner detailing6 x A$85.00 | 6 | A$85.00 | A$510.00 |
| Floor tiling labour, 600x600 porcelain18 x A$65.00 | 18 | A$65.00 | A$1,170.00 |
| Tile adhesive and grout. Supply1 x A$220.00 | 1 | A$220.00 | A$220.00 |
| Trims and beading. Supply1 x A$95.00 | 1 | A$95.00 | A$95.00 |
| Offcut and waste disposal1 x A$50.00 | 1 | A$50.00 | A$50.00 |
BPayment Details
Please use the following details to make a payment.
Bank: ANZ
Account name: Coastal Tiling Co Pty Ltd
Account: 6058 4193
BSB: 011-004
Reference: INV-0204
Notes
Bathroom wet-area waterproofing (AS 3740) and floor tiling. Waterproofing compliance certificate issued - included in the waterproofing price.
Thank you for your business!
What this invoice should carry
Fourteen fields, in four groups, keyed to the letters on the sample invoice above. Where a value is shown, it is the one you can read off it.
Your business details
Business name or trading name
On the sample: Coastal Tiling Co Pty Ltd
ABN, required on every tax invoice
On the sample: 38 512 674 209
Contractor or waterproofing-contractor licence number where required
Phone number and email
On the sample: 0412 934 561
Physical or postal address
On the sample: 6 Marine Parade, Cronulla NSW 2230
Invoice identifiers
Invoice number, sequential for your records
On the sample: INV-0204
Invoice date
On the sample: 21 Sep 2026
Payment due date
On the sample: 5 Oct 2026
BSB and bank account for payment
On the sample: BSB 011-004, Acc 6058 4193
Job and line items
Waterproofing shown as its own line, separate from tiling
On the sample: Membrane, bathroom wet area (AS 3740), $510.00
Tiling labour priced per square metre, so a client can check it
On the sample: 18 m2 x $65.00/m2
Tile and adhesive supply, at your sell price if you supplied them
On the sample: $220.00
Waste or offcut disposal, if you are taking it away
On the sample: $50.00
GST breakdown
Subtotal, GST at 10%, and the GST-inclusive total, as three separate lines
On the sample: $2,045.00 / $204.50 / $2,249.50
Customer's identity - name and address, or their ABN - required for invoices of A$1,000 or more
On the sample: Applies here - Ana and Ben's name and address, shown in Billed To, satisfy it
Waterproofing is licensed the same way as any other trade work
There is no special, lower dollar figure for waterproofing on its own. It is licensed under exactly the same general contractor-licensing threshold that applies to tiling, and to every other trade in this batch - confirmed directly against nsw.gov.au for NSW.
State
Licence needed above
Mechanism
NSW
A$5,000
labour + materials, incl. GST - applies to any residential trade work, tiling AND waterproofing alike, no separate lower figure
Contractor licence, NSW Fair Trading, under the Home Building Act 1989 (nsw.gov.au, checked 28 Sep 2026)
QLD
A$3,300
labour + materials, incl. GST
Trade contractor licence, Queensland Building and Construction Commission (QBCC) (qbcc.qld.gov.au, checked 28 Sep 2026)
VIC
A$10,000
domestic building work generally, labour + materials + GST
Registered building practitioner, Building and Plumbing Commission (formerly the Victorian Building Authority) (consumer.vic.gov.au, checked 28 Sep 2026)
Every other state and territory sets its own threshold and licensing body. Before you quote a wet-area job, check your own state or territory's building or fair trading regulator rather than assuming a number - NSW especially, where a widely-repeated figure online for waterproofing specifically does not match what NSW Fair Trading actually publishes.
How to fill out a tiler invoice
Follow these steps after every job to get paid faster and keep the waterproofing paper trail clean.
1
Fill in your business details
Add your trading name, ABN, licence number where your state requires one, address, phone, and email at the top. If you trade as Coastal Tiling Co Pty Ltd, use that - not your personal name.
2
Set the invoice number and dates
Use a sequential number - INV-0204 after INV-0203. The invoice date is today. Set a due date (14 days is standard). Consistent numbering helps if you ever need to prove payment history.
3
Add the customer details
For invoices A$1,000 or more you must include the customer's identity - name and address is the simplest way to satisfy this. Most wet-area jobs cross that threshold once waterproofing and tiling are combined.
4
Show waterproofing on its own line, separate from tiling
List the membrane and its area (AS 3740) as its own line, not folded into a single "bathroom reno" total. Reference the waterproofing certificate you issued for it.
5
Price tiling labour per square metre
Show the m2 rate and the area tiled, matching how you quoted. A client can check "how much tile was actually laid" against the invoice, which prevents most disputes before they start.
6
Add tile and adhesive supply, and any disposal fee
If you supplied the tiles, list them at your sell price on their own line, separate from labour. Add waste or offcut disposal as its own line if you are taking it away.
7
Calculate GST and add your bank details, then send
Multiply your subtotal by 0.10 to get the GST amount and show subtotal, GST, and total as three separate lines. Include your BSB and account number, and send the invoice once the last row is laid.
Common tiler invoice mistakes
These mistakes slow payment, create disputes, or leave a property owner without documentation they may need years later.
No waterproofing certificate for a wet-area job
e.g. Bathroom job invoiced with no certificate mention anywhere
Homeowners, insurers and future buyers may need it - a missing certificate can hold up a property sale years later. Issue it and reference it on the invoice for every wet-area job.
Waterproofing and tiling on one line
e.g. "Bathroom reno - $2,045" as a single line item
Separating the two documents the membrane step distinctly, which matters if a leak is ever disputed. Show waterproofing and tiling as separate lines every time.
No square-metre rate shown
e.g. "Floor tiling - $1,170" with no area or rate stated
Disputes over "how much tile was actually laid" are easier to resolve when the rate per m2 is on the invoice, not just a lump sum.
Not stating who supplied the tiles
e.g. Invoice silent on whether tiles were supplied by the tiler or the client
"Supply and lay" vs "lay only" changes your liability if a tile batch is faulty - say which this job was, on every invoice.
Assuming a special lower dollar threshold applies to waterproofing
e.g. Quoting a client that waterproofing under $5,000 needs no licence, based on a figure seen online
Waterproofing is licensed under the same general threshold as any other residential trade work, not a separate lower figure - check your own state's building or fair trading regulator directly rather than a secondary source.
What goes on the lines, and what it usually costs
The lines a tiling invoice tends to have, in the three groups they fall into.
Labour
Priced per square metre
Tiling labour
Per m2
$45 - $90/m2
Depends on tile size, pattern complexity and wastage.
Waterproofing (wet area, incl. materials)
Per m2
$60 - $100/m2
Membrane, primer and labour together.
Materials
At cost plus your markup
Tile supply, if you supply
At cost plus your markup
Cost + 15 - 25%
List at your sell price - you do not need to show your cost.
Disposal
Offcuts and waste
Waste/offcut disposal
Per job
$40 - $80
Flat fee for job waste.
Indicative GST-exclusive ranges for 2026, to sanity-check a line you have not priced before. GST itself is 10% on top of the subtotal once you are registered - use the free GST calculator to check. They are not a price guide and not advice on what to charge: rates vary by region, tile size, and wastage.
Why Invio beats Word and Excel for tilers
Templates are a fine starting point. But most tilers move to proper software once they are quoting multiple wet-area jobs a week.
Invoice from site once the last row is laid
Fill in the m2 area, waterproofing, and materials before you pack up the ute. No paperwork to reconstruct at the end of the week.
Before you pack up
GST calculated automatically
Invio does the 10% for you across labour, materials, and waterproofing - no spreadsheet formula to accidentally break.
10% on every line
Saved clients and m2 rates
Store your repeat customers and standard m2 rates. Next job for the same builder? Two taps and the invoice is half-filled already.
Two taps
Payment reminders built in
Invio Pro sends automatic follow-ups when invoices go overdue - so you are not the one making awkward calls.
Automatic follow-ups
ATO-compliant every time
Every Invio invoice has the right fields: ABN, GST breakdown, date, customer identity when required. You can't accidentally send a non-compliant invoice.
Every required field
PDF ready to email or print
Send the invoice by email directly from Invio, or download a clean PDF if the customer or property manager prefers paper.
One click
What a tiler's invoice carries beyond the basics
Every AU trade invoice needs the same GST and ABN basics. Past that, the paperwork splits by trade - here is what is specific to tiling and waterproofing work.
Same threshold
No special waterproofing-only licensing figure
Waterproofing is licensed under the same general contractor-licensing threshold as tiling and every other trade - see the table above. A widely-repeated lower figure for waterproofing specifically does not match what NSW Fair Trading actually publishes.
AS 3740
The standard your certificate should reference
The National Construction Code points to AS 3740 for any new or renovated wet area. Reference it on the certificate you issue for the job.
5 things to record
What a waterproofing certificate needs
Membrane product, batch number, application date, applicator, and photos of the finished membrane - keep it as a separate document, referenced on the invoice.
2 lines, not 1
Waterproofing and tiling, always split
Separating the two documents the membrane step distinctly, which matters if a leak is ever disputed years after the job.
Tiler Invoice FAQs
Common questions from Australian tilers and waterproofers about invoicing, licensing, and getting paid.
Do I need a separate certificate for waterproofing, or does the tiling invoice cover it?
Is there a minimum job value that triggers a licence requirement for waterproofing?
Should tiling and waterproofing be one invoice line or two?
What's the difference between a tiling licence and a waterproofing licence?
Do I need to add GST to my tiling invoice?
What's the minimum information a tiler invoice needs in Australia?
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