Guides

Step-by-step planning guides for every flooring project.

Each guide walks you through a specific project type — from layout planning to material calculation — with Herron as the planning step.

Planning

How to Tile a Bathroom Floor: Full DIY Guide

Bathroom floors are small — that's supposed to make them easier. It doesn't. This step-by-step guide covers the entire job, starting where the mistakes start: with the plan.

12 min read Mar 2026
Waste & Materials

How Many Tiles Do I Need? A Smarter Way to Get the Right Number

The common 10% rule often gets it wrong. Here's a simpler, more accurate way to figure out your real number, without overbuying or running short.

8 min read Feb 2026
Waste & Materials

Herringbone Layout Calculator: Why This Pattern Uses More Tile

Herringbone waste isn't 10%. It's closer to 20%, and the reasons are geometry, not carelessness.

8 min read Feb 2026
Planning

Don't Start Tiling Until You've Seen Your Layout on Screen

Dry-laying takes hours and still misses edge problems. Five minutes on screen shows you every cut, every thin piece, and your exact material count.

7 min read Feb 2026
Planning

Laminate Flooring Calculator: Why m² Isn't Enough

A laminate calculator that gives you a cut list, not just square metres, saves hours on install day. Here's what to look for.

9 min read Feb 2026
Planning

Patio Layout Planner: Irregular Shapes, Drains & Mixed Slabs

Patios are harder than indoor floors. Irregular shapes, drains, and wide joints change everything. Here's how to plan yours properly.

9 min read Feb 2026