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Cuts, waste, and the maths your flooring shop won't do for you.

Practical planning guides for tile and flooring projects. No fluff, just the geometry, the numbers, and the decisions that save you money.

Patterns

Chevron vs. Herringbone: The Layout Differences That Change Your Material Order

They look almost identical, but the cuts, waste, and material maths are completely different. Here's what matters before you order.

10 min read Feb 2026
Waste & Materials

Hexagon Tile Layouts: How to Handle the Jagged Edge Problem

Hex tiles create a jagged edge along every wall, and that means more cuts than you'd expect. Here's how orientation, tile size, and planning change the waste picture.

8 min read Feb 2026
Planning

What Is a Tile Cut List (and Why Should You Have One Before You Start Cutting?)

A cut list tells you exactly what to cut, row by row, before you start. Here's what one looks like, why it matters, and how to get one.

8 min read Feb 2026
Planning

5 Things Your Flooring Layout Planner Should Help You Figure Out

Not sure if your flooring layout planner is actually useful? Here are 5 things it should help you decide before a single plank or tile goes down.

8 min read Feb 2026
Planning

What Size Tiles Make a Small Room Look Bigger? The Geometry Behind the Illusion

"Use large tiles" isn't always the right answer. Here's what actually makes a small room feel bigger - and why your specific dimensions matter more than a generic rule.

9 min read Mar 2026