How to Invoice as a Tile Setter: Step-by-Step Guide

Tile Setter invoicing guide: line items, payment terms (Net 14), deposits (33% standard), and how to get paid faster. Includes a free downloadable template.

Avg invoice
$2,400
Net terms
14 days
Deposit
33%
Line items
4
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1. What every tile setter invoice must include

A compliant tile setter invoice has eight parts: your business name and contact info, a unique invoice number, issue date, payment due date, the customer's name and address, an itemized list of work, the total amount due, and accepted payment methods. If you're collecting sales tax, that line is required too.

2. Set your line items

Most tile setters structure invoices around these 4 categories:

  • Labor — per sqft — billed by sqft at a ~$12 default.
  • Tile material — billed by itemized.
  • Substrate prep — billed by itemized.
  • Trim & grout — billed by itemized.

3. Set payment terms

The standard for tile setters is Net 14 — payment due within 14 days of the invoice date. Most tile setters also require a 33% deposit upfront before starting work. Spell out late-fee terms (most states cap monthly late fees around 1.5%) and accepted payment methods on the invoice itself.

4. Licensing & legal disclosures

Specialty license in many states. CTI / NTCA certification is industry-recognized.

5. Send and follow up

Send the invoice the same day work is completed (or upon milestone for larger projects). Use software that tracks opens and lets the customer pay by card or bank transfer in one click — the average tile setter-class invoice gets paid 2× faster when the customer can pay online without leaving their inbox.

Average invoice
$2,400
Standard terms
Net 14
Typical deposit
33%
BLS code
47-2044

State-by-state tile setter invoicing guides

State rules differ on sales tax, statutory late fees, and contractor disclosure requirements. Pick your state for a guide tuned to local law.

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