Tile Calculation Guides

Practical guides on measuring, estimating, and calculating tiles for every room and layout.

Tile Calculation

How Many Tiles Do I Need?

The complete method for calculating tile quantity for any room, with worked examples for floors, walls, and bathrooms.

August 28, 2026 · 6 min read

Floor Tiles

How to Calculate Tiles for a Floor

How to measure a floor, handle L-shaped rooms, account for waste, and work out exactly how many floor tiles and boxes you need.

September 1, 2026 · 5 min read

Bathroom Tiles

How to Calculate Shower Tile

Measure a shower wall by wall and estimate tile for walls, floor, and niche — with a complete walk-in shower example.

September 4, 2026 · 6 min read

Backsplash

How to Calculate Backsplash Tile

Measure a kitchen or bathroom backsplash and get an accurate tile count, including sheet-mounted mosaics and subway tile.

September 7, 2026 · 5 min read

Tile Waste

How Much Extra Tile Should You Buy?

Why you need extra tile and the right waste percentage for every layout — straight, diagonal, herringbone, and chevron — with worked examples.

September 9, 2026 · 6 min read

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