Plan your layout.
Know every cut.

Your exact layout and cut list, in minutes. Tiles, LVT, or wood flooring.

±1mm Measurement tolerance
16 Layout patterns
Instant Layout generation
01 The Problem
Installation planning is still done with tape measures, graph paper, and best guesses. The result is predictable — and expensive.
Over-ordering material because waste is estimated by gut feeling, not geometry
Ugly edge rows — thin slivers along walls that mark a job as amateur
Mid-install surprises — cuts that don't fit, patterns that drift, rows that misalign at transitions
Hours of layout planning for every area, repeated from scratch each time
02 What Changes
Herron replaces guesswork with verified plans — so you buy exactly what you need, cut with confidence, and finish without rework.
Before
Estimate 10–15% extra material "just in case" and hope it's enough.
With Herron
Know exactly how many packs, which cuts, and what it costs — down to the piece.
Before
Dry-lay the first rows, measure, adjust, re-measure, hope the pattern holds.
With Herron
Start with a verified row-by-row sequence. Starter row width is pre-checked for balance.
Before
Get halfway through and realise you've got 8mm (0.31 in) slivers along the far wall.
With Herron
Fit check flags thin cuts before you start. Auto-optimise adjusts the layout offset to eliminate slivers.
03 How It Works
01
Define the surface
Input dimensions, angles, and obstacles. Herron builds a digital twin of your floor plan — including alcoves, pillars, and irregular shapes.
02
Choose materials
Enter your tile dimensions, pack size, and price. Choose a laying pattern and set edge gap and offset rules.
03
Generate plan
Herron computes optimal layout, minimizing cuts and waste. Every tile is indexed. Every cut is dimensioned. Starter rows are verified for visual balance.
04
Build with outputs
Step through an interactive cut list, material order, and installation sequence — all in your browser. Share with your crew or use as a shopping list with recommended suppliers.
04 Layout Intelligence
HERRON — PLAN VIEW LIVE PREVIEW
Herron editor showing a herringbone tile layout with numbered pieces and dimension labels
Scale: Fit to viewport Surface: 2,440 x 1,830 mm (96 x 72 in) Tiles: 147 indexed Cuts: 23 custom
05 What You Get
Interactive
Cut Sheet
Every cut indexed by row and position. Dimensions in millimeters (inches). Blade angle noted for non-orthogonal edges. Grouped by cut type for batch processing.
FormatIn-browser
IncludesPiece ID, dims, angle
SortBy row or by size
Calculation
Material Order
Total area computed with configurable waste buffer. Quantity rounded to packing units. Cost calculated per pack with true price per square meter (square foot).
Waste bufferAdjustable 0–20%
Coveragem² (sq ft)
IncludesPacks, cost, waste %
Interactive
Installation Sequence
Interactive step-by-step build order with visual placement guides. Each piece shown in position with cut diagrams and fitting instructions.
FormatIn-browser
IncludesCut diagrams, offcut reuse
Patterns16 supported
06 Proof
Draw your area. Enter your tile. Pick a pattern. Herron gives you an exact cut list, pack count, and interactive step-by-step installation guide — all in your browser, no signup required.
How it works
Completely free — no signup required
07 Precision
Every plan is verified with automated checks — thin cuts flagged, offcuts paired, and material quantities calculated to the piece.
Geometry engine Exact polygon clipping
Thin-cut detection Automated
Offcut reuse Smart pairing
Waste buffer Adjustable 0–20%
Edge gap 5 / 8 / 10 mm (0.20 / 0.31 / 0.39 in)
Layout offset Auto-optimise
08 Is This For You
Herron is a focused tool. Here's where it fits — and where it doesn't.
Built for
  • Contractors running residential and light-commercial installs
  • Homeowners doing their own flooring, tile, or patio work
  • Interior designers who want verified material counts for bids
  • Supplier sales teams generating take-off estimates for customers
Not designed for
  • Structural engineering or load-bearing calculations
  • Full architectural drafting or BIM workflows
  • Roofing, wall cladding, or vertical surface tiling
  • Curved or free-form surface geometry
09 Supported Materials

Works with any rectangular tile or plank.

Enter your tile dimensions and Herron handles the layout. Edge gaps, pattern offsets, and offcut reuse work the same regardless of material type.

Ceramic
Porcelain & Ceramic Tile
Standard, large-format, mosaic
Wood
Hardwood & Engineered
Plank, parquet, herringbone
Vinyl
LVT & LVP
Click-lock, glue-down, loose lay
Stone
Natural Stone & Pavers
Flagstone, travertine, slate, concrete
Laminate
Laminate Flooring
Standard, wide-plank, textured
Exterior
Deck & Patio Tile
Composite, porcelain, interlocking
10 Pricing

Completely free. Forever.

Every feature, every project, no limits. No account needed. Supported by affiliate links to materials suppliers.

Built in the UK No account required No personal data stored

£0

Free forever

Everything included. No limits, no upsells.

  • Draw areas with snap-to-grid
  • Visual layout preview
  • Fit check warnings
  • Pack quantity estimate
  • Piece-by-piece cut measurements
  • Offcut reuse optimisation
  • Interactive step-by-step installation guide

Frequently asked questions

Yes — every feature is available to everyone, no account needed and no credit card required. The planning tool is completely free to use.

When you're ready to buy materials, Herron links to trusted suppliers. We earn a small commission if you purchase through those links — at no extra cost to you. That keeps the tool free for everyone.

No. Just open Herron and start planning. Your project saves automatically in your browser. To access your project on other devices, you can save with a passkey — a secure fingerprint or face scan built into your device. Unlike a traditional account, there's no email, password, or personal data involved. We never store any personal information.

Yes. Herron is free to use forever. We will never put planning features behind a paywall.

Guides & articles

How Many Tiles Do I Need?

The common 10% rule often gets it wrong. Here's a more accurate way.

How to Tile a Bathroom Floor

The complete DIY guide from layout plan to last grout line.

Laminate Flooring Calculator

Why knowing your square metres (square feet) isn't enough — get a real cut list.

Tile Layout Planner

See your floor on screen before you cut a single tile.

Chevron vs Herringbone

The layout differences that change your material order.

Measure the surface.
Herron handles the rest.

No guesswork. No wasted material. No rework.
Start your first project in under two minutes.

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