Flooring & Interior calculators
Flooring, tile, paint, drywall and insulation quantities and costs.
FlooringCost
Enter your room size and flooring type to see how many boxes to buy, what the material costs, and what a pro typically charges to install it.
PaintCost
Enter the room size, openings and number of coats to see how many gallons to buy and compare the DIY paint cost with a professional painter.
DrywallCost
Enter the room size and openings to get the number of drywall sheets, screws, tape and mud, plus what a contractor typically charges to hang and finish it.
Tile
Enter the area, tile size and layout to get the number of tiles and boxes, bags of thinset and grout, and a material budget compared with a pro install.
Guides
DIY vs. Hiring a Pro: Where the Money Actually Goes
How installed prices split between materials and labor for common projects, and how to decide whether doing it yourself is worth it.
Material Waste Factors: How Much Extra to Buy
Why every material estimate includes overage, typical waste allowances by material, and when to go higher or lower.