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276
tiles needed
total ~$328
Materials & cost
Total
$328
Cost / sq ft
$22
Tiles
276
Sq ft ordered
17
Thinset bags
1
Grout bags
1
Materials
$138
Install
$150
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Buy 276 tiles for 15 sq ft — total ~$328.
Covers 15% waste. Plus 1 bag thinset + 1 bag grout.
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Unlock PremiumTake the area square footage and add 10% waste for straight-set, 15% for diagonal or patterned installs. Round up to full boxes.
Yes. Thinset bonds the tile to the substrate; grout fills the joints. A typical bag of thinset covers ~90 sq ft and a bag of grout covers ~100 sq ft.
12×12 or 12×24 for floors, 3×6 subway for walls. Small mosaic and 24×48 large-format tile are both harder — leave those to a pro.
$7–$14/sq ft for standard porcelain; more for mosaics, patterns, or floor heat. Bathroom floors add $250–$500 for waterproofing prep.
Yes, unless it's epoxy. Cement grout is porous and will stain within months in wet areas. Reseal every 1–2 years.
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