Tile guide
What tile waste rate should I use?
Waste covers cuts, breakage, pattern matching, and future repairs. The right allowance depends on layout complexity.
Quick rule
- 10% for simple square rooms and straight lay patterns.
- 15% for diagonal patterns, small rooms, or many corners.
- 20% or more for complex patterns, fragile tile, or discontinued tile.
Order in full boxes and keep spare pieces from the same dye lot. Buying a matching box later can be difficult when the batch changes.
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Why waste is not wasted
Extra tile protects the project from miscuts and gives you future repair material. A few spare tiles can save a full replacement when one piece cracks later.