Tile guides
Tile Quantity & Layout Guides
Tile is bought by the box, cut to fit, and always partly wasted — corners, cuts and breakage eat 10% or more of every order. These guides show how to measure a room, allow for the tile size and pattern, and add the right waste factor so you do not run short mid-job.
12x12 Tile Calculator for Backsplash
A 10 ft run, 2 ft high backsplash needs about 3–4 boxes of 12x12 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
12x12 Tile Calculator for Bathroom
A 8×10 ft an 8×10 ft bathroom needs about 8–9 boxes of 12x12 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
12x12 Tile Calculator for Floor
A 12×16 ft a 12×16 ft floor needs about 21–22 boxes of 12x12 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
12x12 Tile Calculator for Kitchen
A 10×12 ft a 10×12 ft kitchen needs about 13–14 boxes of 12x12 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
12x12 Tile Calculator for Patio
A 16 ft × 12 ft patio needs about 22–23 boxes of 12x12 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
12x12 Tile Calculator for Shower
A 10×6 ft a 10×6 ft shower needs about 7–8 boxes of 12x12 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
12x12 Tile Calculator for Wall
A 8 ft × 8 ft wall needs about 8–9 boxes of 12x12 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
12x24 Tile Calculator for Backsplash
A 10 ft run, 2 ft high backsplash needs about 2–3 boxes of 12x24 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
12x24 Tile Calculator for Bathroom
A 8×10 ft an 8×10 ft bathroom needs about 5–6 boxes of 12x24 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
12x24 Tile Calculator for Floor
A 12×16 ft a 12×16 ft floor needs about 13–14 boxes of 12x24 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
12x24 Tile Calculator for Kitchen
A 10×12 ft a 10×12 ft kitchen needs about 8–9 boxes of 12x24 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
12x24 Tile Calculator for Patio
A 16 ft × 12 ft patio needs about 14–15 boxes of 12x24 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
12x24 Tile Calculator for Shower
A 10×6 ft a 10×6 ft shower needs about 5–6 boxes of 12x24 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
12x24 Tile Calculator for Wall
A 8 ft × 8 ft wall needs about 5–6 boxes of 12x24 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
18x18 Tile Calculator for Backsplash
A 10 ft run, 2 ft high backsplash needs about 2–3 boxes of 18x18 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
18x18 Tile Calculator for Bathroom
A 8×10 ft an 8×10 ft bathroom needs about 6–7 boxes of 18x18 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
18x18 Tile Calculator for Floor
A 12×16 ft a 12×16 ft floor needs about 15–16 boxes of 18x18 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
18x18 Tile Calculator for Kitchen
A 10×12 ft a 10×12 ft kitchen needs about 10–11 boxes of 18x18 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
18x18 Tile Calculator for Patio
A 16 ft × 12 ft patio needs about 16–17 boxes of 18x18 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
18x18 Tile Calculator for Shower
A 10×6 ft a 10×6 ft shower needs about 6–7 boxes of 18x18 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
18x18 Tile Calculator for Wall
A 8 ft × 8 ft wall needs about 6–7 boxes of 18x18 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
24x24 Tile Calculator for Backsplash
A 10 ft run, 2 ft high backsplash needs about 2–3 boxes of 24x24 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
24x24 Tile Calculator for Bathroom
A 8×10 ft an 8×10 ft bathroom needs about 5–6 boxes of 24x24 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
24x24 Tile Calculator for Floor
A 12×16 ft a 12×16 ft floor needs about 13–14 boxes of 24x24 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
24x24 Tile Calculator for Kitchen
A 10×12 ft a 10×12 ft kitchen needs about 8–9 boxes of 24x24 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
24x24 Tile Calculator for Patio
A 16 ft × 12 ft patio needs about 14–15 boxes of 24x24 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
24x24 Tile Calculator for Shower
A 10×6 ft a 10×6 ft shower needs about 5–6 boxes of 24x24 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
24x24 Tile Calculator for Wall
A 8 ft × 8 ft wall needs about 5–6 boxes of 24x24 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
24x48 Tile Calculator for Backsplash
A 10 ft run, 2 ft high backsplash needs about 2–3 boxes of 24x48 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
24x48 Tile Calculator for Bathroom
A 6×10 ft room needs about 4 boxes of tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
24x48 Tile Calculator for Floor
A 14×18 ft room needs about 17–18 boxes of tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
24x48 Tile Calculator for Kitchen
A 12×15 ft room needs about 12 boxes of tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
24x48 Tile Calculator for Patio
A 16 ft × 12 ft patio needs about 14–15 boxes of 24x48 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
24x48 Tile Calculator for Shower
A 4×6 ft shower needs about 2 boxes of tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
24x48 Tile Calculator for Wall
A 8 ft × 8 ft wall needs about 5–6 boxes of 24x48 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
3x6 Subway Tile Calculator for Backsplash
A 10 ft run, 2 ft high backsplash needs about 5–6 boxes of 3x6 subway tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
3x6 Subway Tile Calculator for Bathroom
A 6×9 ft room needs about 12 boxes of tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
3x6 Subway Tile Calculator for Floor
A 9×11 ft room needs about 22–23 boxes of tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
3x6 Subway Tile Calculator for Kitchen
A 11×13 ft room needs about 30–32 boxes of tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
3x6 Subway Tile Calculator for Patio
A 16 ft × 12 ft patio needs about 43–45 boxes of 3x6 subway tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
3x6 Subway Tile Calculator for Shower
A 4×4 ft shower needs about 4 boxes of tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
3x6 Subway Tile Calculator for Wall
A 8 ft × 8 ft wall needs about 15–16 boxes of 3x6 subway tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
4x4 Tile Calculator for Backsplash
A 10 ft run, 2 ft high backsplash needs about 8–9 boxes of 4x4 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
4x4 Tile Calculator for Bathroom
A 5×8 ft room needs about 13–14 boxes of tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
4x4 Tile Calculator for Floor
A 12×14 ft room needs about 64–67 boxes of tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
4x4 Tile Calculator for Kitchen
A 10×12 ft room needs about 40–42 boxes of tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
4x4 Tile Calculator for Patio
A 16 ft × 12 ft patio needs about 76–79 boxes of 4x4 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
4x4 Tile Calculator for Shower
A 3×5 ft shower needs about 6 boxes of tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
4x4 Tile Calculator for Wall
A 8 ft × 8 ft wall needs about 27–28 boxes of 4x4 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
6x6 Tile Calculator for Backsplash
A 10 ft run, 2 ft high backsplash needs about 5–6 boxes of 6x6 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
6x6 Tile Calculator for Bathroom
A 8×10 ft an 8×10 ft bathroom needs about 16–17 boxes of 6x6 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
6x6 Tile Calculator for Floor
A 12×16 ft a 12×16 ft floor needs about 41–43 boxes of 6x6 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
6x6 Tile Calculator for Kitchen
A 10×12 ft a 10×12 ft kitchen needs about 25–26 boxes of 6x6 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
6x6 Tile Calculator for Patio
A 16 ft × 12 ft patio needs about 43–45 boxes of 6x6 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
6x6 Tile Calculator for Shower
A 10×6 ft a 10×6 ft shower needs about 14–15 boxes of 6x6 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
6x6 Tile Calculator for Wall
A 8 ft × 8 ft wall needs about 15–16 boxes of 6x6 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Backsplash Tile Calculator
A 12×3 ft a 12×3 ft backsplash needs about 8–9 boxes of 3x6 subway tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Bathroom Tile Calculator
A 8×10 ft an 8×10 ft bathroom needs about 8–9 boxes of 12x12 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Ceramic 12x12 Tile Calculator
A 14 ft × 12 ft kitchen needs about 17–18 boxes of ceramic 12x12 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Ceramic 12x24 Tile Calculator
A 10 ft × 12 ft patio needs about 9–10 boxes of ceramic 12x24 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Ceramic 18x18 Tile Calculator
A 14 ft × 16 ft floor needs about 20–21 boxes of ceramic 18x18 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Ceramic 24x24 Tile Calculator
A standard shower needs about 6–7 boxes of ceramic 24x24 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Ceramic 24x48 Tile Calculator
A standard shower needs about 6–7 boxes of ceramic 24x48 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Ceramic 3x6 Subway Tile Calculator
A 14 ft × 12 ft kitchen needs about 34–36 boxes of ceramic 3x6 subway tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Ceramic 4x4 Tile Calculator
A 8 ft × 6 ft bathroom needs about 17–18 boxes of ceramic 4x4 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Ceramic 6x6 Tile Calculator
A 12 ft run, 2 ft high backsplash needs about 6–7 boxes of ceramic 6x6 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Ceramic Mosaic Tile Calculator
A 14 ft × 16 ft floor needs about 26–27 boxes of ceramic mosaic tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Ceramic Tile Calculator
A 11×13 ft room needs about 15 boxes of tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Ceramic Tile Calculator for Backsplash
A 12 ft run, 2 ft high backsplash needs about 6–7 boxes of ceramic 3x6 subway tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Ceramic Tile Calculator for Bathroom
A 9 ft × 7 ft bathroom needs about 7–8 boxes of ceramic 12x12 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Ceramic Tile Calculator for Floor
A 16 ft × 12 ft floor needs about 16–17 boxes of ceramic 18x18 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Ceramic Tile Calculator for Kitchen
A 12 ft × 10 ft kitchen needs about 7–8 boxes of ceramic 12x24 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Ceramic Tile Calculator for Patio
A 10 ft × 12 ft patio needs about 9–10 boxes of ceramic 24x24 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Ceramic Tile Calculator for Shower
A standard shower needs about 15–16 boxes of ceramic 3x6 subway tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Ceramic Tile Calculator for Wall
A 8 ft × 8 ft wall needs about 8–9 boxes of ceramic 12x12 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Ceramic Tile Cost Calculator
A a 10×10 ft bedroom floor needs about 11 boxes of 12x12 in (30x30 cm) tile, 4–10 lb of grout and 2–3 bags of thinset — worked example with cost ranges.
Floor Tile Calculator
A 14×18 ft a 14×18 ft floor needs about 20–21 boxes of 18x18 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Glass 12x12 Tile Calculator
A 12 ft run, 2 ft high backsplash needs about 3–4 boxes of glass 12x12 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Glass 12x24 Tile Calculator
A 14 ft × 16 ft floor needs about 17–18 boxes of glass 12x24 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Glass 18x18 Tile Calculator
A 10 ft × 12 ft patio needs about 11–12 boxes of glass 18x18 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Glass 24x24 Tile Calculator
A 8 ft × 6 ft bathroom needs about 3–4 boxes of glass 24x24 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Glass 24x48 Tile Calculator
A 8 ft × 6 ft bathroom needs about 3–4 boxes of glass 24x48 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Glass 3x6 Subway Tile Calculator
A 12 ft run, 2 ft high backsplash needs about 6–7 boxes of glass 3x6 subway tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Glass 4x4 Tile Calculator
A standard shower needs about 34–36 boxes of glass 4x4 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Glass 6x6 Tile Calculator
A 14 ft × 12 ft kitchen needs about 34–36 boxes of glass 6x6 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Glass Mosaic Tile Calculator
A 10 ft × 12 ft patio needs about 14–15 boxes of glass mosaic tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Glass Tile Calculator
A 4×8 ft room needs about 7–8 boxes of tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Glass Tile Calculator for Backsplash
A 12 ft run, 2 ft high backsplash needs about 6–7 boxes of glass 3x6 subway tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Glass Tile Calculator for Bathroom
A 9 ft × 7 ft bathroom needs about 7–8 boxes of glass 12x12 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Glass Tile Calculator for Floor
A 16 ft × 12 ft floor needs about 16–17 boxes of glass 18x18 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Glass Tile Calculator for Kitchen
A 12 ft × 10 ft kitchen needs about 7–8 boxes of glass 12x24 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Glass Tile Calculator for Patio
A 10 ft × 12 ft patio needs about 9–10 boxes of glass 24x24 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Glass Tile Calculator for Shower
A standard shower needs about 19–20 boxes of glass 3x6 subway tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Glass Tile Calculator for Wall
A 8 ft × 8 ft wall needs about 8–9 boxes of glass 12x12 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Glass Tile Cost Calculator
A a 4×10 ft kitchen backsplash needs about 9–10 boxes of 3x6 in (7.6x15 cm) subway tile, 1.6–4 lb of grout and 1 bag of thinset — worked example with cost ranges.
Grout Calculator
A 10×12 ft room needs about 12–13 boxes of tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Grout Calculator for Backsplash
A a 3×10 ft kitchen backsplash needs about 1.2–3 lb of grout and 7 boxes of 3x6 in (7.6x15 cm) subway tile — worked example with joint-width and waste ranges.
Grout Calculator for Bathroom
A a 5×8 ft bathroom floor needs about 1.6–4 lb of grout and 5 boxes of 12x12 in (30x30 cm) tile — worked example with joint-width and waste ranges.
Grout Calculator for Floor
A a 12×15 ft living room floor needs about 7.2–18 lb of grout and 19–20 boxes of 12x12 in (30x30 cm) tile — worked example with joint-width and waste ranges.
Grout Calculator for Kitchen
A a 10×12 ft kitchen floor needs about 4.8–12 lb of grout and 8–9 boxes of 12x24 in (30x61 cm) tile — worked example with joint-width and waste ranges.
Grout Calculator for Patio
A a 12×16 ft patio needs about 7.7–19.2 lb of grout and 13–14 boxes of 24x24 in (61x61 cm) tile — worked example with joint-width and waste ranges.
Grout Calculator for Shower
A an 8 ft by 10 ft shower wall area needs about 3.2–8 lb of grout and 18–19 boxes of 3x6 in (7.6x15 cm) subway tile — worked example with joint-width and waste ranges.
How Many 12x12 Tiles per Box
One box of 12x12 in (30x30 cm) tile typically holds about 10 pieces covering about 10 sq ft — a a 10×12 ft kitchen floor needs 13–14 boxes.
How Many 12x24 Tiles per Box
One box of 12x24 in (30x61 cm) tile typically holds about 8 pieces covering about 16 sq ft — a a 10×12 ft kitchen floor needs 8–9 boxes.
How Many 18x18 Tiles per Box
One box of 18x18 in (46x46 cm) tile typically holds about 6 pieces covering about 13.5 sq ft — a a 12×12 ft dining room floor needs 12 boxes.
How Many 24x24 Tiles per Box
One box of 24x24 in (61x61 cm) tile typically holds about 4 pieces covering about 16 sq ft — a a 10×16 ft living room floor needs 11 boxes.
How Many 24x48 Tiles per Box
One box of 24x48 in (61x122 cm) tile typically holds about 2 pieces covering about 16 sq ft — a an 8×12 ft living room floor needs 7 boxes.
How Many 3x6 Subway Tiles per Box
One box of 3x6 in (7.6x15 cm) subway tile typically holds about 40 pieces covering about 5 sq ft — a a 3.5×10 ft kitchen backsplash needs 8–9 boxes.
How Many 4x4 Tiles per Box
One box of 4x4 in (10x10 cm) tile typically holds about 25 pieces covering about 2.8 sq ft — a a 5×8 ft bathroom wall area needs 16–17 boxes.
How Many 6x6 Tiles per Box
One box of 6x6 in (15x15 cm) tile typically holds about 20 pieces covering about 5 sq ft — a a 6×10 ft bathroom floor needs 13–14 boxes.
How Many Boxes of Tile do I Need
One box of 12x12 in (30x30 cm) tile typically holds about 10 pieces covering about 10 sq ft — a a 10×12 ft kitchen floor needs 13–14 boxes.
How Many Extra Tiles do i Need
A 6×8 ft room needs about 5–6 boxes of tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
How Many Mosaic Tiles per Box
One box of mosaic sheets (typically 12x12 in / 30x30 cm sheets) tile typically holds about 10 pieces covering about 10 sq ft — a a 5×6 ft shower floor needs 4 boxes.
How Many Tile Boxes for a Bathroom
One box of 12x12 in (30x30 cm) tile typically holds about 10 pieces covering about 10 sq ft — a a 5×8 ft bathroom floor needs 5 boxes.
How Many Tiles do I Need
A 8×10 ft an 8×10 ft bathroom needs about 8–9 boxes of 12x12 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
How Many Tiles for a Basketweave Pattern
A an 8×10 ft bathroom floor in a basketweave layout needs about 10 boxes of 12x12 in (30x30 cm) tile — worked example with the 15–20% waste range.
How Many Tiles for a Brick Pattern
A a 10×12 ft kitchen floor in a brick layout needs about 14 boxes of 12x12 in (30x30 cm) tile — worked example with the 10–15% waste range.
How Many Tiles for a Diagonal Layout
A a 10×12 ft kitchen floor in a diagonal layout needs about 9 boxes of 12x24 in (30x61 cm) tile — worked example with the 15–20% waste range.
How Many Tiles for a Diagonal Pattern
A a 12×12 ft dining room floor in a diagonal layout needs about 17–18 boxes of 12x12 in (30x30 cm) tile — worked example with the 15–20% waste range.
How Many Tiles for a Herringbone Pattern
A an 8×12 ft entryway floor in a herringbone layout needs about 12 boxes of 12x12 in (30x30 cm) tile — worked example with the 15–20% waste range.
How Many Tiles for a Kitchen Backsplash
A a 3×10 ft kitchen backsplash in a brick layout needs about 7 boxes of 3x6 in (7.6x15 cm) subway tile — worked example with the 10–15% waste range.
How Many Tiles for a Patio
A a 12×16 ft patio in a straight layout needs about 13–14 boxes of 24x24 in (61x61 cm) tile — worked example with the 5–10% waste range.
How Many Tiles for a Shower Wall
A an 8 ft by 10 ft shower wall area in a straight layout needs about 17–18 boxes of 3x6 in (7.6x15 cm) subway tile — worked example with the 5–10% waste range.
How Many Tiles for a Stacked Pattern
A a 10×10 ft bedroom floor in a stacked layout needs about 11 boxes of 12x12 in (30x30 cm) tile — worked example with the 5–10% waste range.
How Much Does It Cost to Tile a Bathroom Floor
A a 5×8 ft bathroom floor needs about 5 boxes of 12x12 in (30x30 cm) tile, 1.6–4 lb of grout and 1 bag of thinset — worked example with cost ranges.
How Much Grout do i Need
A 5×8 ft room needs about 4–5 boxes of tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
How Much Grout for 12x12 Tiles
Grouting 80 sq ft of 12x12 tile needs about 3.2–8 lb of grout — worked example with joint-width and bag-size ranges.
How Much Grout for 12x24 Tiles
A a 10×12 ft kitchen floor needs about 4.8–12 lb of grout and 8–9 boxes of 12x24 in (30x61 cm) tile — worked example with joint-width and waste ranges.
How Much Grout for 18x18 Tiles
Grouting 100 sq ft of 18x18 tile needs about 4–10 lb of grout — worked example with joint-width and bag-size ranges.
How Much Grout for 24x24 Tiles
Grouting 60 sq ft of 24x24 tile needs about 2.4–6 lb of grout — worked example with joint-width and bag-size ranges.
How Much Grout for 24x48 Tiles
A an 8×12 ft living room floor needs about 3.8–9.6 lb of grout and 7 boxes of 24x48 in (61x122 cm) tile — worked example with joint-width and waste ranges.
How Much Grout for 3x6 Subway Tiles
A a 4×7 ft shower wall needs about 1.1–2.8 lb of grout and 7 boxes of 3x6 in (7.6x15 cm) subway tile — worked example with joint-width and waste ranges.
How Much Grout for 4x4 Tiles
A a 4×8 ft kitchen backsplash needs about 1.3–3.2 lb of grout and 12–13 boxes of 4x4 in (10x10 cm) tile — worked example with joint-width and waste ranges.
How Much Grout for 6x6 Tiles
A a 6×10 ft bathroom floor needs about 2.4–6 lb of grout and 13–14 boxes of 6x6 in (15x15 cm) tile — worked example with joint-width and waste ranges.
How Much Grout for Mosaic Tiles
A a 4×6 ft shower floor needs about 1.0–2.4 lb of grout and 3 boxes of mosaic sheets (typically 12x12 in / 30x30 cm sheets) tile — worked example with joint-width and waste ranges.
How Much Thinset do I Need
A a 10×10 ft bedroom floor needs about 2–3 bags of thinset — worked example with the 40–60 sq ft per bag coverage range.
How Much Tile Adhesive do i Need
A 5×8 ft room needs about 4–5 boxes of tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
How Much Tile Adhesive for Backsplash
A a 3×10 ft kitchen backsplash needs about 1 bag of thinset — worked example with the 40–60 sq ft per bag coverage range.
How Much Tile Adhesive for Bathroom
A a 5×8 ft bathroom floor needs about 1 bag of thinset — worked example with the 40–60 sq ft per bag coverage range.
How Much Tile Adhesive for Floor
A a 12×15 ft living room floor needs about 3–5 bags of thinset — worked example with the 40–60 sq ft per bag coverage range.
How Much Tile Adhesive for Kitchen
A a 10×12 ft kitchen floor needs about 2–3 bags of thinset — worked example with the 40–60 sq ft per bag coverage range.
How Much Tile Adhesive for Patio
A a 12×16 ft patio needs about 4–5 bags of thinset — worked example with the 40–60 sq ft per bag coverage range.
How Much Tile Adhesive for Shower
A an 8 ft by 10 ft shower wall area needs about 2 bags of thinset — worked example with the 40–60 sq ft per bag coverage range.
How Much Tile Adhesive for Wall
A a 6×10 ft feature wall needs about 1–2 bags of thinset — worked example with the 40–60 sq ft per bag coverage range.
How Much Tile Waste to Add
A 8×10 ft room needs about 9–10 boxes of tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Kitchen Tile Calculator
A 10×12 ft a 10×12 ft kitchen needs about 13–14 boxes of 12x12 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Marble 12x12 Tile Calculator
A 14 ft × 12 ft kitchen needs about 17–18 boxes of marble 12x12 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Marble 12x24 Tile Calculator
A 10 ft × 12 ft patio needs about 9–10 boxes of marble 12x24 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Marble 18x18 Tile Calculator
A 14 ft × 16 ft floor needs about 20–21 boxes of marble 18x18 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Marble 24x24 Tile Calculator
A standard shower needs about 6–7 boxes of marble 24x24 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Marble 24x48 Tile Calculator
A standard shower needs about 6–7 boxes of marble 24x48 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Marble 3x6 Subway Tile Calculator
A 14 ft × 12 ft kitchen needs about 34–36 boxes of marble 3x6 subway tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Marble 4x4 Tile Calculator
A 8 ft × 6 ft bathroom needs about 17–18 boxes of marble 4x4 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Marble 6x6 Tile Calculator
A 12 ft run, 2 ft high backsplash needs about 6–7 boxes of marble 6x6 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Marble Mosaic Tile Calculator
A 14 ft × 16 ft floor needs about 26–27 boxes of marble mosaic tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Marble Tile Calculator
A 7×9 ft room needs about 7 boxes of tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Marble Tile Calculator for Backsplash
A 10 ft run, 2 ft high backsplash needs about 5–6 boxes of marble 3x6 subway tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Marble Tile Calculator for Bathroom
A 10 ft × 8 ft bathroom needs about 9–10 boxes of marble 12x12 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Marble Tile Calculator for Floor
A 12 ft × 14 ft floor needs about 14–15 boxes of marble 18x18 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Marble Tile Calculator for Kitchen
A 10 ft × 12 ft kitchen needs about 8–9 boxes of marble 12x24 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Marble Tile Calculator for Patio
A 16 ft × 12 ft patio needs about 14–15 boxes of marble 24x24 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Marble Tile Calculator for Shower
A standard shower needs about 17–18 boxes of marble 3x6 subway tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Marble Tile Calculator for Wall
A 12 ft × 8 ft wall needs about 11–12 boxes of marble 12x12 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Marble Tile Cost Calculator
A an 8×10 ft bathroom floor needs about 9 boxes of 12x12 in (30x30 cm) tile, 3.2–8 lb of grout and 2 bags of thinset — worked example with cost ranges.
Mosaic Tile Calculator for Backsplash
A 10 ft run, 2 ft high backsplash needs about 3–4 boxes of mosaic tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Mosaic Tile Calculator for Bathroom
A 5×7 ft room needs about 4 boxes of tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Mosaic Tile Calculator for Floor
A 10×12 ft room needs about 13–14 boxes of tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Mosaic Tile Calculator for Kitchen
A 8×10 ft room needs about 8–9 boxes of tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Mosaic Tile Calculator for Patio
A 16 ft × 12 ft patio needs about 22–23 boxes of mosaic tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Mosaic Tile Calculator for Shower
A 3×6 ft shower needs about 2 boxes of tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Mosaic Tile Calculator for Wall
A 8 ft × 8 ft wall needs about 8–9 boxes of mosaic tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Natural Stone 12x12 Tile Calculator
A 14 ft × 12 ft kitchen needs about 17–18 boxes of natural stone 12x12 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Natural Stone 12x24 Tile Calculator
A 10 ft × 12 ft patio needs about 9–10 boxes of natural stone 12x24 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Natural Stone 18x18 Tile Calculator
A 14 ft × 16 ft floor needs about 20–21 boxes of natural stone 18x18 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Natural Stone 24x24 Tile Calculator
A standard shower needs about 6–7 boxes of natural stone 24x24 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Natural Stone 24x48 Tile Calculator
A standard shower needs about 6–7 boxes of natural stone 24x48 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Natural Stone 3x6 Subway Tile Calculator
A 14 ft × 12 ft kitchen needs about 34–36 boxes of natural stone 3x6 subway tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Natural Stone 4x4 Tile Calculator
A 8 ft × 6 ft bathroom needs about 17–18 boxes of natural stone 4x4 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Natural Stone 6x6 Tile Calculator
A 12 ft run, 2 ft high backsplash needs about 6–7 boxes of natural stone 6x6 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Natural Stone Mosaic Tile Calculator
A 14 ft × 16 ft floor needs about 26–27 boxes of natural stone mosaic tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Natural Stone Tile Calculator
A 9×11 ft room needs about 11 boxes of tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Natural Stone Tile Calculator for Backsplash
A 8 ft run, 2 ft high backsplash needs about 4–5 boxes of natural stone 3x6 subway tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Natural Stone Tile Calculator for Bathroom
A 8 ft × 6 ft bathroom needs about 5–6 boxes of natural stone 12x12 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Natural Stone Tile Calculator for Floor
A 14 ft × 16 ft floor needs about 20–21 boxes of natural stone 18x18 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Natural Stone Tile Calculator for Kitchen
A 14 ft × 12 ft kitchen needs about 11–12 boxes of natural stone 12x24 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Natural Stone Tile Calculator for Patio
A 12 ft × 10 ft patio needs about 8–9 boxes of natural stone 24x24 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Natural Stone Tile Calculator for Shower
A standard shower needs about 16–17 boxes of natural stone 3x6 subway tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Natural Stone Tile Calculator for Wall
A 10 ft × 8 ft wall needs about 9–10 boxes of natural stone 12x12 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Natural Stone Tile Cost Calculator
A a 10×15 ft living room floor needs about 12–13 boxes of 18x18 in (46x46 cm) tile, 6–15 lb of grout and 3–4 bags of thinset — worked example with cost ranges.
Porcelain 12x12 Tile Calculator
A 12 ft run, 2 ft high backsplash needs about 3–4 boxes of porcelain 12x12 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Porcelain 12x24 Tile Calculator
A 14 ft × 16 ft floor needs about 17–18 boxes of porcelain 12x24 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Porcelain 18x18 Tile Calculator
A 10 ft × 12 ft patio needs about 11–12 boxes of porcelain 18x18 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Porcelain 24x24 Tile Calculator
A 8 ft × 6 ft bathroom needs about 3–4 boxes of porcelain 24x24 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Porcelain 24x48 Tile Calculator
A 8 ft × 6 ft bathroom needs about 3–4 boxes of porcelain 24x48 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Porcelain 3x6 Subway Tile Calculator
A 12 ft run, 2 ft high backsplash needs about 6–7 boxes of porcelain 3x6 subway tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Porcelain 4x4 Tile Calculator
A standard shower needs about 34–36 boxes of porcelain 4x4 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Porcelain 6x6 Tile Calculator
A 14 ft × 12 ft kitchen needs about 34–36 boxes of porcelain 6x6 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Porcelain Mosaic Tile Calculator
A 10 ft × 12 ft patio needs about 14–15 boxes of porcelain mosaic tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Porcelain Tile Calculator
A 13×16 ft room needs about 14 boxes of tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Porcelain Tile Calculator for Backsplash
A 8 ft run, 2 ft high backsplash needs about 4–5 boxes of porcelain 3x6 subway tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Porcelain Tile Calculator for Bathroom
A 8 ft × 6 ft bathroom needs about 5–6 boxes of porcelain 12x12 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Porcelain Tile Calculator for Floor
A 14 ft × 16 ft floor needs about 20–21 boxes of porcelain 18x18 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Porcelain Tile Calculator for Kitchen
A 14 ft × 12 ft kitchen needs about 11–12 boxes of porcelain 12x24 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Porcelain Tile Calculator for Patio
A 12 ft × 10 ft patio needs about 8–9 boxes of porcelain 24x24 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Porcelain Tile Calculator for Shower
A standard shower needs about 20–21 boxes of porcelain 3x6 subway tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Porcelain Tile Calculator for Wall
A 10 ft × 8 ft wall needs about 9–10 boxes of porcelain 12x12 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Porcelain Tile Cost Calculator
A a 10×12 ft kitchen floor needs about 8–9 boxes of 12x24 in (30x61 cm) tile, 4.8–12 lb of grout and 2–3 bags of thinset — worked example with cost ranges.
Shower Tile Calculator
A 10×6 ft a 10×6 ft shower needs about 7–8 boxes of 12x12 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Thinset Calculator
A a 10×20 ft basement floor needs about 4–5 bags of thinset — worked example with the 40–60 sq ft per bag coverage range.
Tile Adhesive Calculator
A 10×12 ft room needs about 12–13 boxes of tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Tile Adhesive Coverage per Bag
A a 10×15 ft living room floor needs about 3–4 bags of thinset — worked example with the 40–60 sq ft per bag coverage range.
Tile Boxes Calculator
One box of 12x24 in (30x61 cm) tile typically holds about 8 pieces covering about 16 sq ft — a an 8×10 ft bathroom floor needs 6 boxes.
Tile Calculator
A 10×12 ft a 10×12 ft floor needs about 13–14 boxes of 12x12 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Tile Calculator 10 Percent Waste
A 12×12 ft room needs about 15–16 boxes of tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Tile Calculator 15 Percent Waste
A 9×13 ft room needs about 12–13 boxes of tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Tile Calculator Diagonal Pattern
A a 10×16 ft living room floor in a diagonal layout needs about 12 boxes of 24x24 in (61x61 cm) tile — worked example with the 15–20% waste range.
Tile Calculator for Floor
A 12×16 ft a 12×16 ft floor needs about 15–16 boxes of 18x18 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Tile Calculator for Wall
A 10×8 ft a 10×8 ft wall needs about 5–6 boxes of 12x24 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Tile Cost Calculator for Backsplash
A a 3×10 ft kitchen backsplash needs about 7 boxes of 3x6 in (7.6x15 cm) subway tile, 1.2–3 lb of grout and 1 bag of thinset — worked example with cost ranges.
Tile Cost Calculator for Bathroom
A a 5×8 ft bathroom floor needs about 5 boxes of 12x12 in (30x30 cm) tile, 1.6–4 lb of grout and 1 bag of thinset — worked example with cost ranges.
Tile Cost Calculator for Floor
A a 12×15 ft living room floor needs about 19–20 boxes of 12x12 in (30x30 cm) tile, 7.2–18 lb of grout and 3–5 bags of thinset — worked example with cost ranges.
Tile Cost Calculator for Kitchen
A a 10×12 ft kitchen floor needs about 8–9 boxes of 12x24 in (30x61 cm) tile, 4.8–12 lb of grout and 2–3 bags of thinset — worked example with cost ranges.
Tile Cost Calculator for Patio
A a 12×16 ft patio needs about 13–14 boxes of 24x24 in (61x61 cm) tile, 7.7–19.2 lb of grout and 4–5 bags of thinset — worked example with cost ranges.
Tile Cost Calculator for Shower
A an 8 ft by 10 ft shower wall area needs about 18–19 boxes of 3x6 in (7.6x15 cm) subway tile, 3.2–8 lb of grout and 2 bags of thinset — worked example with cost ranges.
Tile Cost Calculator for Wall
A a 6×10 ft feature wall needs about 7 boxes of 12x12 in (30x30 cm) tile, 2.4–6 lb of grout and 1–2 bags of thinset — worked example with cost ranges.
Tile Installation Cost Calculator for Backsplash
A a 3×10 ft kitchen backsplash needs about 7 boxes of 3x6 in (7.6x15 cm) subway tile, 1.2–3 lb of grout and 1 bag of thinset — worked example with cost ranges.
Tile Installation Cost Calculator for Bathroom
A a 5×8 ft bathroom floor needs about 5 boxes of 12x12 in (30x30 cm) tile, 1.6–4 lb of grout and 1 bag of thinset — worked example with cost ranges.
Tile Installation Cost Calculator for Floor
A a 12×15 ft living room floor needs about 19–20 boxes of 12x12 in (30x30 cm) tile, 7.2–18 lb of grout and 3–5 bags of thinset — worked example with cost ranges.
Tile Installation Cost Calculator for Kitchen
A a 10×12 ft kitchen floor needs about 8–9 boxes of 12x24 in (30x61 cm) tile, 4.8–12 lb of grout and 2–3 bags of thinset — worked example with cost ranges.
Tile Installation Cost Calculator for Patio
A a 12×16 ft patio needs about 13–14 boxes of 24x24 in (61x61 cm) tile, 7.7–19.2 lb of grout and 4–5 bags of thinset — worked example with cost ranges.
Tile Installation Cost Calculator for Shower
A an 8 ft by 10 ft shower wall area needs about 18–19 boxes of 3x6 in (7.6x15 cm) subway tile, 3.2–8 lb of grout and 2 bags of thinset — worked example with cost ranges.
Tile Installation Cost Calculator for Wall
A a 6×10 ft feature wall needs about 7 boxes of 12x12 in (30x30 cm) tile, 2.4–6 lb of grout and 1–2 bags of thinset — worked example with cost ranges.
Tile Layout Calculator Basketweave
A a 6×10 ft bathroom floor in a basketweave layout needs about 14–15 boxes of 6x6 in (15x15 cm) tile — worked example with the 15–20% waste range.
Tile Layout Calculator Brick
A a 3×10 ft kitchen backsplash in a brick layout needs about 7 boxes of 3x6 in (7.6x15 cm) subway tile — worked example with the 10–15% waste range.
Tile Layout Calculator Diagonal
A a 9×18 ft hallway and living area in a diagonal layout needs about 14–15 boxes of 18x18 in (46x46 cm) tile — worked example with the 15–20% waste range.
Tile Layout Calculator Herringbone
A a 10×12 ft kitchen floor in a herringbone layout needs about 9 boxes of 12x24 in (30x61 cm) tile — worked example with the 15–20% waste range.
Tile Layout Calculator Stacked
A a 12×12 ft dining room floor in a stacked layout needs about 10 boxes of 12x24 in (30x61 cm) tile — worked example with the 5–10% waste range.
Tile Waste Calculator
A 10×12 ft room needs about 13–15 boxes of tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.
Tiles per Box Calculator
One box of 12x12 in (30x30 cm) tile typically holds about 10 pieces covering about 10 sq ft — a a 10×20 ft living room floor needs 21–22 boxes.
Wall Tile Calculator
A 12×10 ft a 12×10 ft wall needs about 7–8 boxes of 12x24 tile — worked example with waste, grout and adhesive ranges.