Tile Calculator and Cost Estimator
STEP 1
Calculate Square Footage of Total Tile Area with Floor and Wall Dimensions
Measure your space and enter those dimensions in feet. Use decimals if needed. Example: if your backsplash Width (Height) is 18"; you would convert 18" to feet (÷12) by dividing 18 ÷ 12 = 1.5
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STEP 2
Calculate the Coverage Area of Each Tile
Enter the size of the tile you're interested in. The size can be found on the product page under the "Specifications" tab.
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STEP 3
Calculate Tile Waste/Overage Needed
Calculating waste is a crucial step in ordering tile. It's never a bad thing to have more. We recommend purchasing enough to cover installation waste and still have enough to store in the attic. If something unforeseen happens in the future you'll be happy you have replacement tiles.
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Note: Most of our tiles are sold per piece, though some are sold per square foot. Please check the product page carefully before adding to your cart.
HOW TO ESTIMATE TILE QUANTITIES FOR YOUR PROJECT
When measuring for floor tile the rule is:
Length x Width + Waste = Amount Needed
Waste factor will vary based upon tile size, layout, configuration of room, patterns, etc. Typical waste factor is about 10%. Add 15% for tile being installed diagonally or for a room with lots of jogs and corners. These installations will require more cuts and thus more waste. Having extra tile is always a good thing. We suggest purchasing extra to store in the attic just in case something unforeseen happens.
Example:
Actual room size: 8 ft 7 in x 5 ft 2 in
Convert to inches, actual room size: 103 in x 62 in
103" x 62" = 6386 inches / 144 (1 sf) = 44.50 sf + waste factor (44.50 x 1.10) = 49 sf
The same method is used when measuring walls. Measure the area to be tiled on each wall. Add them together and figure the square footage. Add your waste factor and this is the amount needed.
Most vertical applications will require trim pieces which have finished edges, this requires a linear measurement. Trim pieces will be used:
1. Where a tiled surface ends on an open wall leaving an exposed tile edge,
2. Where a vertical surface meets a horizontal, like on the edge of a countertop,
3. Where a vertical surface turns a corner, like on the outside corner of a wall.
Trim pieces and decoratives are typically sold by the piece. To figure the quantity you have to establish the length of the trim piece (i.e. 6" bullnose, 8" decorative liner), then the rule is:
Linear Inches/Piece Length = Quantity
Example:
10 foot exposed edge that needs bullnose: 10 ft x 12 in = 120 inches.
If using 6 inch bullnose trim piece = 120 inches / 6 inches = 20 pieces of bullnose needed
If using 8 inch decorative liner = 120 inches / 8 inches = 15 pieces of liner needed
These formulas will help you estimate the quantities you'll need. We recommend you have a professional tile installer view the job to check for the suitability of your substrate and to measure and plan for any special conditions that may exist.