Free Tile Estimate Template
Generate professional tile estimates with pre-built line items for tile, thinset, grout, backer board, and installation labor. Download as PDF instantly.
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Sample Tile Estimate
A filled-in tile estimate example showing how to itemize materials, labor, and fees. Use it as a starting point, then swap in your own quantities and prices.
Kitchen floor tile, 200 sq ft, 12x24 porcelain
Example| Description | Qty | Unit | Unit price | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Remove existing flooring | 200 | sq ft | $2.00 | $400.00 |
| Subfloor prep & leveling | 200 | sq ft | $1.00 | $200.00 |
| Uncoupling membrane | 200 | sq ft | $1.60 | $320.00 |
| Porcelain tile, 12x24 (incl. 10% waste) | 220 | sq ft | $4.25 | $935.00 |
| Thinset mortar | 6 | bag | $28.00 | $168.00 |
| Grout & sealer | 1 | lot | $95.00 | $95.00 |
| Tile installation labor | 200 | sq ft | $8.00 | $1,600.00 |
| Transitions & base trim | 1 | lot | $150.00 | $150.00 |
| Estimate total | $3,868.00 | |||
Example pricing for illustration only. Material and labor costs vary by region, supplier, and job conditions.
Everything You Need to Estimate Tile Jobs
Built for contractors who want professional estimates without the learning curve
Tile Line Items
Pre-built items for tile, thinset, grout, backer board, sealer, and waterproofing — organized by materials, labor, and other costs.
Per-Square-Foot Pricing
Enter tile and labor costs by the square foot for accurate area-based estimates.
Waste Factor
Built-in waste percentage field to account for cuts, breakage, and pattern waste.
Waterproofing Line
Dedicated waterproofing line item for showers and wet areas that shows code-compliant work.
Substrate Prep
Separate line for floor leveling and substrate repair so this commonly-missed cost is captured.
Pattern Notes
Notes field to specify tile layout pattern since herringbone, diagonal, and straight lay have different labor rates.
How to Create Your Tile Estimate
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Step 1:
Select tile to load pre-built line items
Step 2:
Add quantities, prices, and company details
Step 3:
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What's Included: Tile Line Items
Pre-loaded line items so you don't start from scratch. Customize everything in the generator.
Materials
- Tile
- Thinset / mortar
- Grout
- Backer board
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Labor
- Demo / removal of existing floor
- Substrate prep
- Backer board installation
- Tile installation
+ 2 more
Other
- Wet saw rental
- Disposal
- Furniture moving
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What to Include in a Tile Estimate
Tile work is one of the most labor-intensive trades — the material might cost $3/sq ft but installation costs $8-15/sq ft. Your estimate needs to make that labor value visible.
- List tile material and installation labor as separate, clear line items. Homeowners often pick tile at a showroom and don't understand that installation costs 2-5x more than the tile itself.
- Include backer board and waterproofing as separate lines. These are required for any wet area (showers, tub surrounds, bathroom floors) and they add real cost and value.
- Add a 10-15% waste factor for tile and note it on the estimate. Complex layouts, diagonal patterns, and small mosaic tiles have higher waste percentages.
- Price thinset, grout, and sealer separately. These consumables add $1-3/sq ft and should not be buried in your labor rate.
- Specify the tile pattern — straight lay, diagonal, herringbone, stacked bond — because labor rates differ significantly. A herringbone pattern can take 30-50% more time than a straight lay.
- Include substrate prep as its own line item. Leveling an uneven floor or repairing subfloor adds time and cost that many estimates miss.
Who Uses This
Built for tile contractors and businesses of every size
Bathroom Floors & Walls
Estimate floor tile and wall tile for bathrooms with waterproofing and backer board included.
Kitchen Backsplash
Create focused estimates for backsplash tile with thinset, grout, and trim pieces.
Shower Surrounds
Build detailed shower tile estimates with waterproofing membrane, niche framing, and bench work.
Floor Retiling
Generate estimates for removing old tile or vinyl and installing new tile with substrate prep.
Outdoor Tile / Pavers
Estimate patio, pool deck, or porch tile with outdoor-rated materials and frost-resistant mortar.
Commercial Tile
Price out large-area commercial tile installations for lobbies, restrooms, and kitchens.
Common Questions
How do I estimate tile costs?+
Measure the area in square feet, add 10-15% for cuts and waste, then price tile material per square foot. Add thinset, grout, sealer, and backer board costs. Estimate installation labor based on tile size, pattern, and substrate condition — large format tile in a straight lay is fastest; small mosaic in herringbone is slowest. Most tile installation runs $8-15/sq ft for labor.
What markup should I charge for tile work?+
Tile contractors typically mark up 30-50% over direct costs. Custom work — intricate patterns, small tiles, waterproofing — commands higher margins. Straightforward floor tile in large format carries lower markups. Your markup needs to cover tool wear (wet saws, trowels), vehicle costs, and the physical toll of the work.
What should a tile estimate include?+
A professional tile estimate should include tile material with size and pattern specified, thinset, grout, sealer, backer board, waterproofing for wet areas, substrate prep, demo of existing flooring, installation labor, transition strips, and a waste factor. Show material and labor as separate sections.
How do I write a professional tile estimate?+
Organize by area (kitchen floor, bathroom walls, shower pan). For each area, list tile selection, square footage, and all setting materials. Show labor hours or per-sq-ft rates. Include the tile pattern and note that pattern affects labor time. Use DocJoist to generate a clean, itemized PDF.
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