🔲 Material Calculator

Tile Calculator — Number of Tiles, Adhesive & Grout

Calculate tiles needed, adhesive bags, grout quantity, and total cost for any floor or wall. Supports all popular tile sizes with wastage and cutting allowance.

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Tile Calculator

Tiles · Boxes · Adhesive · Grout · Cost Estimate

Room Length (ft)

Room Width (ft)

Select Tile Size (Quick):

12"×12"

1 sq ft

18"×18"

2.25 sq ft

24"×24"

4 sq ft

24"×48"

8 sq ft

12"×24"

2 sq ft

8"×12"

0.67 sq ft

Custom

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Tile Length (ft) Or selected automatically above

Tile Width (ft)

Wastage & Cuts (%) Straight: 10% · Diagonal: 15–20%

Tiles per Box Check your tile box for count

Tile Price per Box (PKR) Optional — for cost estimate

Grout Joint Width (mm)

📊 Results

✅ Calculated

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sq ft

Total Area

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nos

Tiles Needed

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boxes

Boxes to Buy

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bags

Tile Adhesive

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Grout (2mm jt)

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PKR

Est. Tile Cost

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📐 How the Tile Calculator Works

Total Area (sq ft) = Room Length × Room Width Tiles (no waste) = Total Area ÷ Tile Area (Tile Area = Tile L × Tile W) Tiles (with waste) = Tiles × (1 + Wastage%) Boxes needed = Tiles ÷ Tiles per Box (round up) Tile Adhesive (5kg bag covers ~5 m²): Adhesive bags = Area(m²) ÷ 5 Grout Quantity (kg): Grout = (Tile L + Tile W) × Joint Width × Thickness × Density Approx: 0.5–2 kg per m² depending on joint width Cost Estimate = Boxes × Price per Box

Always buy 10% more tiles than calculated for straight cuts and 15–20% more for diagonal/herringbone patterns. It is very difficult to match old tile batches later.

📋 Standard Tile Sizes & Coverage Reference

Different tile sizes give different aesthetics and have different installation requirements. Larger tiles make rooms feel bigger but require flatter floors and more precise installation.

Tile Size	Tiles per Box (typical)	Coverage per Box	Best Used For
12"×12" (30×30 cm)	10–12	10–12 sq ft	Small bathrooms, kitchens
18"×18" (45×45 cm)	6–8	13–18 sq ft	Living rooms — most popular in Pakistan
24"×24" (60×60 cm)	4–6	16–24 sq ft	Large rooms, commercial
24"×48" (60×120 cm)	2–4	16–32 sq ft	Modern large format, corridors
12"×24" (30×60 cm)	6–8	12–16 sq ft	Bathrooms, feature walls
8"×12" (20×30 cm)	12–15	~13 sq ft	Wall tiles, small bathrooms
Mosaic (30×30 cm sheet)	—	1 sq ft/sheet	Decorative feature strips

🎨 Tile Laying Patterns & Wastage Guide

The pattern you choose affects how many extra tiles you need to buy for cuts. Plan your pattern before ordering to avoid wastage or shortages.

Pattern	Extra Wastage	Difficulty	Best For
Straight / Grid	10%	Easy	All rooms — most common in Pakistan
Offset / Brick Bond	10–12%	Easy	Kitchens, bathrooms, corridors
Diagonal (45°)	15–20%	Medium	Small rooms — makes room look bigger
Herringbone	15–20%	Hard	Feature areas, hallways
Basket Weave	12–15%	Medium	Decorative floors
Versailles (mixed sizes)	15–25%	Hard	Luxury outdoor areas

💡 For diagonal patterns, always add at least 15–20% wastage. Every border tile needs to be cut at 45°, which wastes the remaining triangle. For a 10×10 room diagonal tiled, you may waste 20–30 extra tiles on border cuts alone.

🇵🇰 Tile Prices in Pakistan — 2025 Market Guide

Tile prices in Pakistan vary enormously based on quality, origin, and supplier. Here is a guide to typical market prices across different categories.

Tile Category	Size	Price per Box (PKR)	Brands / Source
Economy Ceramic Floor	18"×18"	PKR 800–1,400	Pak-made local brands
Standard Ceramic Floor	18"×18"	PKR 1,400–2,400	Master, Excel, Gani
Porcelain Floor Tile	24"×24"	PKR 2,500–5,000	Imported, Master Elite
Large Format Porcelain	24"×48"	PKR 5,000–12,000	Italian, Spanish imports
Bathroom Wall Ceramic	12"×18"	PKR 700–1,800	Local + imported
Glazed Vitrified (GVT)	24"×24"	PKR 3,000–7,000	Indian, Chinese imports
Tile Adhesive (cement-based)	20 kg bag	PKR 600–1,000	Lafarj, SikaFlex, local
Tile Grout	2 kg bag	PKR 250–500	Mapei, SikaFlex, Lafarj

Labour Rates for Tile Fixing — Pakistan 2025

Work Type	Rate per sq ft	Rate per m²	Notes
Floor tiling (straight)	PKR 30–50	PKR 320–540	Adhesive + grouting included
Floor tiling (diagonal)	PKR 45–70	PKR 480–750	Higher due to cutting
Wall tiling	PKR 35–60	PKR 375–645	Bathroom walls
Large format (24"×48"+)	PKR 60–100	PKR 645–1075	Specialist work, heavier tiles

💡 Expert Tips for Perfect Tile Work

Before You Start

Always buy all tiles from the same batch (check batch number on box) — colour and tone vary between batches
Store tiles flat, out of direct sunlight for 24 hours before fixing to acclimatise
Plan your layout from the centre of the room — never start from a corner
Snap chalk lines to ensure perfectly straight grid lines before fixing first tile

During Fixing

Always back-butter (apply adhesive to tile back) for large format tiles — prevent hollow spots
Use spacers of consistent size for uniform grout joints — 2mm for rectified, 3–5mm for standard tiles
Check for level and alignment every 4–5 tiles — small errors accumulate quickly
Do not walk on freshly laid tiles for 24 hours — adhesive needs to set
Apply grout only after 24 hours — clean grout haze within 30 minutes of application

⚠️ Common Mistake: Grouting too soon. If you grout before adhesive has fully set (minimum 24 hours), movement in the adhesive can cause tiles to crack or loosen. Wait the full curing time, especially in cold weather where adhesive sets slower.

❓ Frequently Asked Questions

Room area = 10 × 12 = 120 sq ft. Tile area = 1.5 × 1.5 = 2.25 sq ft. Tiles without waste = 120 ÷ 2.25 = 53.3 → 54 tiles. With 10% wastage = 54 × 1.10 = 59.4 → 60 tiles. If tiles come 6 per box: 60 ÷ 6 = 10 boxes. Always buy 1 extra box (11 boxes total) for future repairs. Cost at PKR 1,800/box: PKR 19,800.

Ceramic tiles: Made from red/white clay, glazed surface, water absorption 3–7%, softer and easier to cut, suitable for walls and light-traffic floors, cheaper (PKR 800–2,400/box). Porcelain tiles: Made from kaolin clay at higher temperature, water absorption <0.5%, much harder and denser, suitable for heavy traffic floors, outdoor areas, and walls. More expensive (PKR 2,500–12,000/box) but more durable. For Pakistani homes: use ceramic for bathroom walls, porcelain for floors and external areas.

Yes, in most cases you can tile over existing tiles if: 1) Old tiles are firmly bonded (none hollow or loose) 2) The extra weight will not overload the floor structure 3) The added height (typically 10–15mm) will not cause door clearance issues. Use a flexible tile adhesive rather than standard sand-cement when tiling over old tiles. First key/scarify the surface and apply bonding agent for better adhesion. This is common practice in Pakistan for bathroom renovations.

Bathroom wall tiles have more cuts than floor tiles due to plumbing fixtures, corners, and window niches. Use these wastage percentages: Simple bathroom with few fittings: 10–12%. Bathroom with many fixtures (shower niche, soap dish, towel bars): 15%. Small bathroom with diagonal tiles: 20–25%. Always add an extra 5% if tiles must be cut around curved or irregular surfaces like round pipes.

Standard cement-based tile adhesive (most common in Pakistan): Initial set = 2–4 hours · Full cure = 24 hours before walking · Grouting: after 24 hours · Full load bearing: after 72 hours. For fast-set adhesive: walking after 3–4 hours, grouting after 6 hours. In cold weather (below 10°C, common in winters in Islamabad/KPK), allow double the curing time. Never rush the curing process — it is the leading cause of tile failures.