Renovation Project Calculators
Material calculators, project checklists, and cost guides for every room. Estimate what you need before you buy or hire.
Material calculators, project checklists, and cost guides for every room. Estimate what you need before you buy or hire.
These calculators cover the most common renovation materials: tile and mortar for kitchens and bathrooms, drywall and paint for every room, flooring options from carpet to vinyl plank, plus framing lumber, insulation, and trim. Use them in any combination to build a complete material list for your project.
Estimate material quantities for tile, walls, flooring, and trim. Use these before you buy.
Step-by-step guides with material lists, project order, and links to every relevant calculator.
Plain-English breakdowns of what drives renovation costs, what to budget, and where to save.
Most renovation projects need several calculators. For a kitchen renovation, start with the tile calculator for the backsplash, the mortar & grout calculator for setting materials, the drywall calculator for any wall repairs, and the paint calculator for the final coat. Each gives an independent estimate you can take straight to your supplier.
For outdoor projects like decks and landscaping, see the outdoor calculators — they cover concrete, gravel, sand, pavers, retaining walls, and more.