Tile material and labor estimator

Tile Cost Calculator

Estimate rough tile installation cost from tile area, waste, box coverage, tile price, thinset, grout, labor rate, and markup. Use it after the tile takeoff when you need a quick planning total.

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Tile area (ft²)Waste / cuts (%)Tile box coverage (ft²)Cost per tile box ($)Thinset coverage per bag (ft²)Cost per thinset bag ($)Grout coverage per bag (ft²)Cost per grout bag ($)Labor rate ($/ft²)Markup / overhead (%)

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Rough cost

Tile cost varies with prep and layout

Waterproofing, membrane, substrate repair, leveling, patterns, tile size, lippage control, shower details, stairs, trim, demo, disposal, taxes, and local labor can change the final price.

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Tile Calculator

Estimate tile boxes and waste before pricing installation.

Thinset Calculator

Check setting mortar bags for the same area.

Grout Calculator

Estimate grout bags after the tile layout is set.

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Tile cost formula

Order area = tile area × (1 + waste %)

Tile boxes = order area ÷ box coverage, rounded up

Thinset bags = order area ÷ thinset coverage, rounded up

Grout bags = order area ÷ grout coverage, rounded up

Total = (materials + tile area × labor rate) × (1 + markup %)

Sample takeoff

A 120 ft² tile job with 10% waste, 15 ft² boxes at US$42, thinset at 75 ft²/bag, grout at 250 ft²/bag, US$6/ft² labor, and 10% markup is about US$1,294.An 11.1 m² tile job with 10% waste, 1.39 m² boxes at US$42, thinset at 7 m²/bag, grout at 23.2 m²/bag, US$64.90/m² labor, and 10% markup is about US$1,294.

Tile Cost Calculator FAQ

How do I estimate tile installation cost?+

Estimate tile boxes, thinset, grout, and labor from the tile area, then add waste and markup.Estimate tile boxes, thinset, grout, and labor from the tile area, then add waste and markup.

Does this include shower waterproofing?+

No. Add membrane, backer board, shower pan, niche, curb, trim, or waterproofing allowances separately when the job needs them.No. Add membrane, backer board, shower pan, niche, curb, trim, or waterproofing allowances separately when the job needs them.

Can I use this for backsplash tile?+

Yes for a quick planning number, but backsplash trim, outlets, small cuts, and decorative patterns may need higher labor and waste assumptions.Yes for a quick planning number, but backsplash trim, outlets, small cuts, and decorative patterns may need higher labor and waste assumptions.