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Tiling Estimate Template
Download a printable tiling estimate worksheet, list each room or tile area, then use the built-in estimator to verify tile count and rounded box count before you open the full calculator.
What a tiling estimate should include
Use the template as a quantity worksheet, not a price quote. Keep one line per room, wall, floor, niche, border, or backsplash section so waste and box rounding stay visible.
- Areas by room or surface, measured in square feet.
- Tile size in inches, using the visible face dimensions from the label.
- Layout notes, including diagonal, herringbone, borders, or other cut-heavy patterns.
- Waste percent for cuts, breakage, layout direction, and a few future repairs.
- Tile count and rounded box count when the package lists tiles per box.
- Setting materials as label-based quantity lines, such as thinset, grout, spacers, trim, backer board, and waterproofing.
Sample filled tiling estimate
A useful worksheet keeps each surface separate. The examples below show how a floor, backsplash, and shower wall can use different tile sizes, waste factors, and package counts on the same project.
| Line item | Measured area | Tile size | Waste | Tile count | Box check | Planning note |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bathroom floor | 50 sq ft | 12 x 24 in | 10% | 28 tiles | 4 boxes at 8 tiles/box | Straight layout; keep box count rounded up. |
| Kitchen backsplash | 32 sq ft | 3 x 12 in | 15% | 148 tiles | 15 boxes at 10 tiles/box | More cuts around outlets and ends. |
| Shower wall | 96 sq ft | 12 x 24 in | 15% | 56 tiles | 7 boxes at 8 tiles/box | Track waterproofing, trim, and setting materials separately. |
These are worksheet examples, not product recommendations. Use the estimator below or the tile calculator with your actual tile dimensions and package quantity.
Tile count reference at 10% waste
This table works without JavaScript. Counts use the same rounding pattern as the tile calculator: round up the base tile count, add 10% waste, then round up again.
| Tile size | Sq ft per tile | 50 sq ft | 100 sq ft | 150 sq ft | 200 sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 12 x 12 in | 1.00 | 55 tiles | 110 tiles | 165 tiles | 220 tiles |
| 12 x 24 in | 2.00 | 28 tiles | 55 tiles | 83 tiles | 110 tiles |
| 18 x 18 in | 2.25 | 26 tiles | 50 tiles | 74 tiles | 98 tiles |
| 24 x 24 in | 4.00 | 15 tiles | 28 tiles | 42 tiles | 55 tiles |
| 6 x 24 in | 1.00 | 55 tiles | 110 tiles | 165 tiles | 220 tiles |
Tile size is the visible tile face. Grout, thinset, underlayment, trim, and waterproofing are separate label-based quantities.
Embedded estimator
Estimate tiles and boxes
Enter direct square feet, or leave area blank and enter length and width. The result is a planning estimate using the same tile-count logic as the full calculator.
How to fill in the template
- Measure each tile area separately and enter a room or surface name on its own row.
- Write the tile size from the box label, then choose a waste factor for the layout.
- Use the estimator on this page to fill in tile count and rounded boxes.
- Use the tile calculator when you need editable box count, waste, and optional user-entered cost.
- Add setting materials as separate label-based quantity lines after checking the product coverage labels.
When to use the template vs the calculator
Use the template when one project has several tile areas, different tile sizes, or separate setting-material notes. Use the calculator when you want to edit one surface quickly and see the tile count, waste-adjusted count, and box count update immediately.
- Browse tile and flooring calculators when the project also needs deck mud or floor-mud planning.
- See the 100 sq ft tile example for a simple calculator-only scenario.
- Use the deck mud coverage chart when the tile project needs a mortar bed quantity check.
FAQ
What should a tiling estimate include?
A useful tiling estimate should list each room or area, measured square feet, tile size, layout notes, waste percent, tile count, box count, and label-based setting materials such as thinset, grout, spacers, trim, and underlayment.
How much extra tile should I order for waste?
A straight layout often starts around 10% waste. Use 15% to 20% for diagonal layouts, patterned tile, borders, small rooms, fragile material, or areas with many cuts.
How do I calculate how many tiles I need?
Tile area in square feet equals tile width times tile height divided by 144. Divide project square feet by tile area, round up to a base tile count, apply the waste factor, then round up again.
Does the template include labor or material prices?
The template is for quantities. If you want a material cost line, enter your own unit price in the tile calculator.
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