Tile Calculators and Guides
Count floor and wall tiles and boxes, with extra for cuts and breakage. The guides explain how layout patterns change the waste allowance and what else a tile job needs, from thinset and grout to backer board, with a sample budget.
Calculators for tile projects
CalculatorTile Calculator
Work out how many floor or wall tiles you need for a room from its size, the tile size and the grout…
CalculatorGrout Calculator
Estimate how many pounds and bags of tile grout you need from the area, the tile size and thickness and the joint…
CalculatorThinset Calculator
Estimate how many 50 lb bags of thin-set tile mortar you need from the area and the trowel notch size, with extra…
Tile guides
GuideTile Installation Materials and Cost Breakdown
Besides tile, a floor needs thin-set, grout, backer board or underlayment, fasteners and tape. How much of each to buy for 100…
GuideTile Layout Patterns: How Much Extra Tile Do You Need?
Order about 10% extra tile for a straight grid, 15% for diagonal and herringbone layouts, and 15 to 20% for L-shaped or…