Why is the box count higher than a simple area formula?

Every cut tile is counted as used. The tool does not assume two leftover pieces come from one tile, so the buy count stays conservative.

What counts as a sliver?

A visible tile thinner than your sliver threshold (30 mm by default) on either side. Those pieces chip easily and look unfinished.

Can I tile walls and floors together?

Yes. Turn on the back splash wall and set its height. Floor and wall tiles share the same pattern and origin across the room width.

Does this include waste for breakage?

Waste is leftover from cuts only. Add extra for breakage or future repairs if the tile range may go out of stock.

Is this a substitute for setting out on the floor?

No. Use it to choose a starting point and an order quantity, then dry-lay a few rows in the real room.

Which pattern should I pick?

Straight grid is calm and easy to cut. Offset hides joints. Herringbone needs more cuts and looks best with rectangular tiles.

Tile Layout Calculator

A tile order based only on square metres hides the 30 mm strip beside the shower door. Set the room and tile size, pick a pattern, and drag the gold origin to choose where the first full tile sits.

Inspect mode colours sliver cuts amber and other cuts blue. Use it to hide waste under the vanity, then treat the box count as a planning estimate and confirm carton sizes on site.

Layout before you grout

Drag the gold origin disc to choose where the first full tile sits. Inspect mode colours sliver cuts amber and other cuts blue so you can see the ugly edge before you buy boxes.

Room width (m)Room length (m)Tile width (mm)Tile height (mm)Grout (mm)PatternTiles per boxFlag slivers under (mm)Tile colourTile the back splash wallSplash height (m)

Start from

Tiles to buy103

Full / cut75 / 28

Sliver cuts0

Boxes10

Waste6.8%

Grout run50.25 m

Origin is at 0.00 m across and 0.00 m from the back wall. The shower tray is left untiled so you can judge the cut against the glass.

Counts treat every cut as its own tile (no pairing two cuts from one piece). Confirm box sizes on the carton, and measure the finished room before you order.

About Tile Layout Calculator

What this tool does

The Tile Layout Calculator previews floor and splash tiles in a 3D bathroom. You set room size, tile size, grout, and pattern, then drag a gold origin disc to choose where the first full tile sits.

Inspect mode colours sliver cuts amber and other cuts blue so the thin strip beside the shower is visible before you buy boxes. A shower tray stays clear so the cut against the glass is honest.

Square-metre calculators return a count. This tool answers the layout question: will the leftover piece look cheap at the doorway, or can you hide it under the vanity?

Counts treat every cut as its own tile. Confirm carton sizes on the box and measure the finished room before you order.

How to use it

1Choose metres or feet, then enter room width and length.
2Set tile width, height, grout, and tiles per box.
3Pick a pattern: straight grid, 50% or 33% offset, or herringbone.
4Drag the gold disc, or use Start from, to lock full tiles on a wall or the doorway.
5Toggle Inspect cuts to see slivers in amber.
6Optional: tile the back splash and set its height.
7Read tiles to buy, boxes, waste, and grout run, then confirm on site.

Practical tips

Start a layout from the most visible edge (doorway or vanity front), not from a hidden corner.
Herringbone reads better on rectangular tiles such as 600 × 300 mm.
Drop the sliver threshold if your installer is comfortable with narrower cuts.
The shower tray is left untiled so you can judge the edge against the glass, not under a fixture.

Frequently asked questions

Why is the box count higher than a simple area formula?: Every cut tile is counted as used. The tool does not assume two leftover pieces come from one tile, so the buy count stays conservative.
What counts as a sliver?: A visible tile thinner than your sliver threshold (30 mm by default) on either side. Those pieces chip easily and look unfinished.
Can I tile walls and floors together?: Yes. Turn on the back splash wall and set its height. Floor and wall tiles share the same pattern and origin across the room width.
Does this include waste for breakage?: Waste is leftover from cuts only. Add extra for breakage or future repairs if the tile range may go out of stock.
Is this a substitute for setting out on the floor?: No. Use it to choose a starting point and an order quantity, then dry-lay a few rows in the real room.
Which pattern should I pick?: Straight grid is calm and easy to cut. Offset hides joints. Herringbone needs more cuts and looks best with rectangular tiles.

What this tool does

The Tile Layout Calculator previews floor and splash tiles in a 3D bathroom. You set room size, tile size, grout, and pattern, then drag a gold origin disc to choose where the first full tile sits.

Inspect mode colours sliver cuts amber and other cuts blue so the thin strip beside the shower is visible before you buy boxes. A shower tray stays clear so the cut against the glass is honest.

Square-metre calculators return a count. This tool answers the layout question: will the leftover piece look cheap at the doorway, or can you hide it under the vanity?

Counts treat every cut as its own tile. Confirm carton sizes on the box and measure the finished room before you order.

How to use it

1Choose metres or feet, then enter room width and length.
2Set tile width, height, grout, and tiles per box.
3Pick a pattern: straight grid, 50% or 33% offset, or herringbone.
4Drag the gold disc, or use Start from, to lock full tiles on a wall or the doorway.
5Toggle Inspect cuts to see slivers in amber.
6Optional: tile the back splash and set its height.
7Read tiles to buy, boxes, waste, and grout run, then confirm on site.

Practical tips

Start a layout from the most visible edge (doorway or vanity front), not from a hidden corner.
Herringbone reads better on rectangular tiles such as 600 × 300 mm.
Drop the sliver threshold if your installer is comfortable with narrower cuts.
The shower tray is left untiled so you can judge the edge against the glass, not under a fixture.

Frequently asked questions

Why is the box count higher than a simple area formula?: Every cut tile is counted as used. The tool does not assume two leftover pieces come from one tile, so the buy count stays conservative.
What counts as a sliver?: A visible tile thinner than your sliver threshold (30 mm by default) on either side. Those pieces chip easily and look unfinished.
Can I tile walls and floors together?: Yes. Turn on the back splash wall and set its height. Floor and wall tiles share the same pattern and origin across the room width.
Does this include waste for breakage?: Waste is leftover from cuts only. Add extra for breakage or future repairs if the tile range may go out of stock.
Is this a substitute for setting out on the floor?: No. Use it to choose a starting point and an order quantity, then dry-lay a few rows in the real room.
Which pattern should I pick?: Straight grid is calm and easy to cut. Offset hides joints. Herringbone needs more cuts and looks best with rectangular tiles.

Tile Layout Calculator

About Tile Layout Calculator

What this tool does

How to use it

Practical tips

Frequently asked questions

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Tile Layout Calculator

About Tile Layout Calculator

What this tool does

How to use it

Practical tips

Frequently asked questions

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