Tile Calculator
Work out wall and floor tile counts, box quantities, and practical cutting waste allowances.
Typical use: Wall and floor tiles, metro tiles, porcelain packs, box quantities
Using this calculator
Open the interactive calculator to enter your project measurements and adjust the available settings. Review the calculated quantity and buying units before ordering materials. Check product coverage, pack sizes and installation guidance with the manufacturer or supplier.
Planning and practical guidance
How to Tile a Wall: Preparation, Layout, Adhesive & Grout
Prepare a sound, flat background, plan the layout and fix and grout wall tiles without treating adhesive, joints or movement details as one-size-fits-all.
- Inspect the background before tiling. It needs to be sound, sufficiently flat, clean and suitable for the tile, adhesive and room conditions; active damp or movement needs diagnosis first.
- Plan the tile layout from controlled datum lines so rows stay level and obvious edges do not finish with avoidable tiny slivers.
- Choose an adhesive compatible with the tile material and size, background and exposure. Wet areas and specialist tiles can require a particular system or primer.
- Spread only a manageable area with the trowel/notch specified for the adhesive and tile, keeping the bed consistent rather than allowing a dry skin to form.