How to Measure Your Floor
Accurate measurements mean you order exactly what you need — no waste, no second orders. Whether your garage is a simple rectangle or an L-shape, this guide walks you through it.
Before You Start
Gather your tools — you probably own them already
What you’ll need
Golden rules
- Clear the floor as much as practical
- Measure in millimetres to avoid decimal confusion
- Take three measurements per dimension (both ends + middle)
- Always use the largest measurement for ordering
- Measure from finished wall surfaces, not skirting boards
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Step 01Measure Your Room
5-10 min
Most garages are roughly rectangular — you just need the length and width. Take three readings of each to catch any variation in the walls.
- Measure wall-to-wall from finished surfaces (not skirting boards)
- Take 3 width readings and 3 length readings — both ends and the middle
- Use the largest number when ordering — you can trim tiles down, but you can’t stretch them
- L-shaped room? Split it into two rectangles at the inner corner and measure each separately
Pro tip
For L-shaped rooms, mark the dividing line with masking tape so it’s clear where each rectangle starts and ends. Measure each section independently.
02
Step 02Map Obstacles & Openings
5 min
Pillars, pipes, and the garage door opening all affect your tile layout. Measure from the nearest walls so you can record each position accurately.
- Measure each obstacle’s footprint — width and depth for square objects, diameter for round
- Record the distance from each obstacle to the two nearest walls
- Measure the garage door clear opening between the inside edges of the door tracks
- Check that the door’s bottom seal will clear the tile height (17–18mm)
Pro tip
The garage door opening is often a different width than the back wall — this is normal. Note both measurements.
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Step 03Sketch Your Floor Plan
5 min
While the numbers are fresh, draw a simple floor plan with all your measurements. You’ll use this sketch with our tile calculator in the next step.
- Draw the room outline on paper with all dimensions
- Mark obstacles with their size and distance from the nearest walls
- Note the garage door opening width
- Take a photo of your sketch — you’ll reference it when ordering or calling us
Pro tip
Photograph your sketch straight away. Paper gets lost on workshop benches — your phone doesn’t.
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Step 04Work Out Your Tile Count
2 min
With your sketch in hand, use our tile calculator for an exact tile count, waste buffer, and price.
- Use our tile calculator — enter your dimensions for an exact tile count and price
- Simple rectangle: add 5% extra for cuts
- Room with pillars, pipes, or L-shape: add 8–10% extra
- Keep 4 spare tiles from the same batch for future repairs — colour match is guaranteed
Pro tip
Order a few extra tiles now — it’s cheaper than a second order later. The calculator adds waste automatically, but keep 4 spares for future repairs.
Measuring Questions
The quickest way is our tile calculator — enter your room dimensions and it gives you an exact tile count, waste buffer, and price. If you prefer manual: length (m) × width (m) × 6.25 = number of tiles, then add 5–10% for cuts.
Use our tile calculatorSingle garage: approximately 3m × 6m (18 sqm, ~113 tiles). Double garage: approximately 6m × 6m (36 sqm, ~225 tiles). Always measure your own — no two garages are identical.
Yes, especially with a laser distance measure. Without one, hook your tape measure on a nail at one end of the wall to hold it in place while you read the other end. A helper makes it faster, but solo is perfectly doable.
Next: choose your colours
Measurements done? Now pick your colour scheme and design pattern.
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