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Tile Calculator

Enter the area to tile and your box size to see how many square metres and boxes to buy, including extra for cuts and breakages.

  • Square metres and boxes
  • 10–15% extra for cuts
  • Walls or floors
  • Free quotes from tilers

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How it's worked out

Area = length × width (or height for walls), plus 10% for straight layouts or 15% for diagonal and herringbone patterns, rounded up to whole boxes.

Tile Calculator

Enter your measurements in metres.

Frequently asked questions

How much extra tile should I buy?

About 10% for straight layouts and 15% for diagonal or herringbone.

Should I keep spare tiles?

Yes. Spares help with future repairs, as batches can vary.

Find vetted contractors for this work

By area:

  • Dún Laoghaire & South Coast: Blackrock, Booterstown, Monkstown, Dún Laoghaire, Dalkey, Killiney
  • Dublin 15: Blanchardstown, Castleknock, Mulhuddart, Ongar, Hansfield, Ashtown
  • Stillorgan, Sandyford & Foxrock: Mount Merrion, Stillorgan, Goatstown, Sandyford, Cherrywood, Cabinteely, Foxrock, Deansgrange
  • South Dublin City: Ballsbridge, Donnybrook, Sandymount, Ranelagh, Rathgar, Harold's Cross, Churchtown, Dundrum
  • North Dublin City: Artane, Cabra, Clontarf, Coolock, Drumcondra, East Wall, Fairview, Glasnevin, Phibsborough, Stoneybatter
  • South West Dublin: Tallaght, Citywest, Firhouse, Knocklyon, Ballyboden, Templeogue, Walkinstown, Kimmage, Rathfarnham, Terenure
  • West Dublin & Leixlip: Chapelizod, Palmerstown, Lucan, Leixlip, Adamstown, Clondalkin
  • Dublin North Coast: Raheny, Baldoyle, Donaghmede, Howth, Sutton, Portmarnock, Malahide
  • North County Dublin: Swords, Lusk, Rush, Skerries

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