Basketweave Tile Calculator
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Going for a classic basketweave? This presets the calculator to a basketweave layout, shows it to scale, and counts the tiles, boxes and cut pieces you need for the woven look.
Pick a tile, pattern and colour below - the floor updates instantly.
Tiles to buy (incl. extra)
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Boxes needed
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💡 Buy 1–2 boxes extra for cuts and breakage.
Total area: - · Tiles to cut (estimate): - · Whole tiles (uncut): -
⚠️ Start tiling from the center - a wall start leaves ugly slivers.
How much extra to order for basketweave
Basketweave repeats in neat blocks, so its waste is closer to a straight grid - plan on about 10–12% overage. It climbs if your room is small relative to the tile, since part-blocks at the edges get trimmed. Keep the waste field around 10–12%.
Cutting & setting out
Pairs of rectangular tiles alternate horizontal and vertical to 'weave' together, sometimes around a small square accent. Setting-out is the key step: get the first block square and the rest follows. Perimeter cuts are mostly straight, so it's more forgiving than herringbone.
Where basketweave works best
- Bathroom and powder-room floors with a vintage or period feel
- Entryways and accents where you want texture without an angle
- Marble or mosaic tiles that suit a traditional look
Frequently asked questions
- How much extra tile for a basketweave pattern?
- About 10–12% for most rooms - similar to a straight grid, because the pattern repeats in blocks with mostly straight edge cuts. Small rooms relative to the tile size waste a little more.
- What tiles make a basketweave?
- Pairs of rectangular tiles (a 2:1 ratio such as 2×4 or 3×6 in) alternating direction, often with a small square dot between blocks. Many basketweave looks also come as pre-arranged mosaic sheets.
- Is basketweave easier than herringbone?
- Generally yes. Basketweave repeats in square blocks with mostly straight perimeter cuts, so there's less angled sawing and waste than a 45° herringbone.