Free tile quote calculator for contractors
Price a tile job in seconds: enter the tile area, your material and labor cost per square foot and your markup. Free, nothing to sign up for.
Use feet or meters (sq ft or m²), the same in every box.
Quote total, before tax
Your own rates, your own currency.
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This is a rough number. Vorkeon builds the full tile quote from one sentence:
- Materials with waste, and crew time from your own pace
- Current prices from building-supply stores near the job
- A clean PDF with your logo that the customer signs on their phone
- Then the invoice, reminders and your crew's hours, in one app
What drives the price of a tile job
- Tile size. Very small mosaics and very large format tiles both slow you down.
- Pattern. Herringbone, diagonal and offset patterns mean more cuts and waste.
- Surface prep. Backer board, waterproofing membrane or leveling the floor.
- Walls vs floors. Shower walls and niches take more time per square foot than open floors.
- Tile and grout type. Natural stone needs sealing; epoxy grout is slower to work.
- Removal. Chipping out old tile and thinset is dusty, slow work.
A worked example
A made-up example to show the math, not a price guide. 120 sq ft of shower walls at 6.00 material (tile, thinset, grout) and 12.00 labor per sq ft: 120 × 18.00 = 2,160. Add a waterproofing membrane at 300 and a niche at 250, for 2,710. With 25% markup the quote is 3,387.50 before sales tax. This is not a price guide; check local costs.
What to put in your tile quote
- Area for each surface (floor, walls, shower, backsplash)
- Tile size, pattern, and who supplies the tile
- Prep: backer board, membrane, leveling, demolition
- Grout type and color, and sealing if needed
- Edge trims, niches, benches and other details
- Waste allowance and leftover tile for future repairs
Prices vary by region and change over time: use your own supplier prices and labor rates. Updated October 30, 2026.
Tile quoting questions
How much extra tile should I order?
Straight layouts often need about 10% extra. Diagonal, herringbone or rooms with many cuts can need 15 to 20%. Leaving the customer a few spare tiles for repairs is a good habit.
Should I charge more if the customer supplies the tile?
Many tilers keep the same labor price but say in writing that they are not responsible for broken, short or mismatched tile they did not buy. Some add a small handling charge.
How do I price a tile job?
Multiply the tile area by your material and labor cost per square foot, then add your markup to cover overhead and profit. Add tax on top when you send the quote.
What markup should I use?
Use the markup that covers your overhead (vehicle, insurance, tools, office) and leaves the profit you want. Many contractors land between 15% and 35%, but your own costs decide it.
Is anything saved or sent?
No. The maths runs in your browser. Nothing you type leaves your phone or computer.