How Many Tiles Do I Need?
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To find how many tiles you need, divide the area (length × width in feet) by the area of one tile in square feet, then add 10–20% for cuts and breakage. A 10×8 ft floor with 12-inch tiles needs about 88 tiles including 10% waste.
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Waste by layout
- Straight lay: add 10%
- Diagonal: add 15%
- Herringbone or complex patterns: add up to 20%
Buy by the box
Tile is sold by the box. Round your total up to full boxes and keep a spare for future repairs — dye lots change between production runs.