Estimated total
$1,185–$1,385
Area
193 sq ft
Project details
Rooms
Area168 sq ft
Total area168 sq ft
Flooring
Optional — leave blank to use grade-based estimate
Extras
Doorways & between rooms
Perimeter ≈ 52 lf
Number of steps to clad
Labor & site prep
Cost breakdown
Low to high estimate, by line item.
Flooring · 193 sq ft × $6/sq ft ±5%$1,101 – $1,217
Cement backer board$84 – $168
Total project cost$1,185 – $1,385
Shopping list
Everything you need to buy for this project.
- Ceramic / Porcelain Tile (Mid-range grade)20 boxes (~10 sq ft each)
- Cement backer board168 sq ft
- Thin-set / tile mortar~3 bags (50 lb)
- Utility knife with extra blades1
- Tape measure & pencil1
Ready to shop?
Compare ceramic / porcelain tile options and pick up your boxes at Home Depot.
Math breakdown
Step-by-step from your inputs to the final quantities.
Room 1 · 14 × 12168 sq ft
Total area (raw)168 sq ft
Waste factor · Ceramic / Porcelain Tile straight (standard)+15%
Total area with waste193 sq ft
Box size · Ceramic / Porcelain Tile~10 sq ft
Boxes needed (rounded up)20 boxes
Pro tips
15% waste minimum on floors. Tile floors require 15% waste vs. 10% for walls. More cuts around fixtures, doorways, and uneven walls. Bump to 20% for diagonal patterns.
Backer board is non-negotiable. Cement backer board (Durock, HardieBacker) under all tile floors. Tile-on-wood-subfloor without backer board flexes and cracks within 2-3 years.
Heated tile floors: do it now or never. If you ever wanted radiant heated floors, install before tile goes down. Adds $5-$8/sq ft and pays back in comfort 365 days a year. Retrofitting later means tearing up the tile.
Frequently asked questions
Tile flooring cost per square foot?▾
Tile itself: $2-$15/sq ft (huge range). Grout/thinset/backer: $2-$3/sq ft. Pro install: $5-$10/sq ft. Total installed: $10-$30/sq ft.
Best tile for floors?▾
Porcelain is harder, denser, and rated for floors (look for PEI rating 4+). Ceramic is softer — fine for walls and light-traffic floors, scratches in heavy-traffic areas. Large-format (12×24, 24×24) is trendy and modern.
How long does tile flooring last?▾
50+ years easily. Tile floors in 1950s-built houses are often still in service. The grout might need recoloring or replacement every 10-15 years, but the tile lasts indefinitely.
Can I install tile flooring myself?▾
Yes — it's a learnable skill with a steep curve. Plan on 2-3 days for a small bathroom your first time. Rent a wet saw ($50/day). For showers or complex layouts, hire a pro — waterproofing mistakes are expensive.
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Disclaimer. This calculator provides estimates for planning purposes. Actual material quantities and costs may vary based on site conditions, material availability, and local pricing.