.tf-calculator-container {
font-family: 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
max-width: 800px;
margin: 0 auto;
padding: 20px;
background: #f9f9f9;
border: 1px solid #e0e0e0;
border-radius: 8px;
box-shadow: 0 4px 6px rgba(0,0,0,0.05);
}
.tf-calc-header {
text-align: center;
margin-bottom: 25px;
color: #2c3e50;
}
.tf-input-grid {
display: grid;
grid-template-columns: 1fr 1fr;
gap: 20px;
margin-bottom: 20px;
}
.tf-input-group {
display: flex;
flex-direction: column;
}
.tf-input-group label {
font-weight: 600;
margin-bottom: 8px;
color: #555;
font-size: 14px;
}
.tf-input-group input {
padding: 10px;
border: 1px solid #ccc;
border-radius: 4px;
font-size: 16px;
}
.tf-input-group select {
padding: 10px;
border: 1px solid #ccc;
border-radius: 4px;
font-size: 16px;
background: white;
}
.tf-section-title {
grid-column: 1 / -1;
font-size: 18px;
color: #2980b9;
border-bottom: 2px solid #2980b9;
padding-bottom: 5px;
margin-top: 10px;
margin-bottom: 5px;
}
.tf-calc-btn {
width: 100%;
padding: 15px;
background-color: #27ae60;
color: white;
border: none;
border-radius: 5px;
font-size: 18px;
font-weight: bold;
cursor: pointer;
transition: background 0.3s;
}
.tf-calc-btn:hover {
background-color: #219150;
}
.tf-results {
margin-top: 25px;
background: #fff;
padding: 20px;
border-radius: 5px;
border-left: 5px solid #27ae60;
display: none;
}
.tf-result-row {
display: flex;
justify-content: space-between;
margin-bottom: 10px;
padding-bottom: 10px;
border-bottom: 1px solid #eee;
}
.tf-result-row:last-child {
border-bottom: none;
margin-bottom: 0;
padding-bottom: 0;
}
.tf-result-label {
color: #777;
font-weight: 500;
}
.tf-result-value {
font-weight: 800;
color: #333;
font-size: 18px;
}
.tf-article {
max-width: 800px;
margin: 40px auto;
line-height: 1.6;
color: #333;
font-family: 'Segoe UI', Roboto, Helvetica, Arial, sans-serif;
}
.tf-article h2 {
color: #2c3e50;
border-bottom: 2px solid #eee;
padding-bottom: 10px;
}
.tf-article h3 {
color: #2980b9;
margin-top: 25px;
}
.tf-article p {
margin-bottom: 15px;
}
.tf-article ul {
margin-bottom: 15px;
padding-left: 20px;
}
.tf-article li {
margin-bottom: 8px;
}
@media (max-width: 600px) {
.tf-input-grid {
grid-template-columns: 1fr;
}
}
function calculateTileProject() {
// Get Inputs
var roomLen = parseFloat(document.getElementById('tf-room-len').value);
var roomWid = parseFloat(document.getElementById('tf-room-wid').value);
var tileLen = parseFloat(document.getElementById('tf-tile-len').value);
var tileWid = parseFloat(document.getElementById('tf-tile-wid').value);
var wastage = parseFloat(document.getElementById('tf-wastage').value);
var pricePerSqFt = parseFloat(document.getElementById('tf-price').value);
// Validation
if (isNaN(roomLen) || isNaN(roomWid) || roomLen <= 0 || roomWid <= 0) {
alert("Please enter valid room dimensions.");
return;
}
if (isNaN(tileLen) || isNaN(tileWid) || tileLen <= 0 || tileWid 0) {
totalCost = totalSqFtNeeded * pricePerSqFt;
}
// Display Results
document.getElementById('res-area').innerText = roomArea.toFixed(2) + " sq. ft.";
document.getElementById('res-net-tiles').innerText = netTiles;
document.getElementById('res-total-tiles').innerText = totalTiles;
if(totalCost > 0) {
document.getElementById('res-total-cost').innerText = "$" + totalCost.toLocaleString(undefined, {minimumFractionDigits: 2, maximumFractionDigits: 2});
} else {
document.getElementById('res-total-cost').innerText = "N/A";
}
// Show result box
document.getElementById('tf-results-box').style.display = "block";
}
How to Calculate Tile & Flooring Needs Accurate
Planning a renovation project involves precision, especially when it comes to flooring. Whether you are installing ceramic tile, porcelain, natural stone, or hardwood, buying the correct amount of material is crucial to keeping your budget on track and avoiding project delays. This guide explains how to use our Tile Calculator effectively and the logic behind the numbers.
1. Measuring Your Space
The first step in any flooring project is accurately measuring the square footage of the room. Measure the length and width of the room in feet. If your room is not a perfect rectangle, break it down into smaller rectangular sections, calculate the area of each (Length × Width), and add them together.
Formula: Room Area = Length (ft) × Width (ft)
2. Why Tile Wastage Matters
Novice DIYers often make the mistake of buying exactly enough tile to cover the square footage. However, you must account for wastage. Wastage occurs due to:
- Cuts: Tiles typically need to be cut to fit edges and corners. The cut-off pieces are often unusable.
- Breakage: Tiles can crack during shipping or cutting.
- Pattern Matching: Patterned tiles require more material to ensure the design flows correctly.
- Future Repairs: It is wise to keep a box of spare tiles in case a tile cracks years later.
For standard layouts (grid pattern), a 10% overage is the industry standard. For diagonal layouts (tiles set at a 45-degree angle), professionals recommend 15% to 20% extra because every edge tile requires cutting.
3. Understanding Tile Sizes
Tiles are sold in various dimensions, typically measured in inches (e.g., 12×12, 12×24, 6×24). To determine how many tiles you need manually:
- Convert tile dimensions to square feet:
(Length inches × Width inches) / 144.
- Divide the total room area by the square footage of one tile.
- Multiply the result by your wastage factor (e.g., 1.10 for 10%).
- Always round up to the nearest whole tile.
Our calculator performs this math instantly, ensuring you don't end up short on materials in the middle of your project.
4. Estimating Project Costs
Flooring is usually priced per square foot, but it is sold by the box. When budgeting, remember to calculate the cost based on the total square footage required including wastage, not just the room's net area. Additionally, remember to factor in the cost of grout, thin-set mortar, and underlayment, which are not included in the calculator above.