How Many Tiles for a 12x14 Bedroom Floor? (2026 Guide)
A 12×14 ft (168 sq ft) bedroom floor takes about 168 12×12-inch tiles net, or buy 185 with 10% waste; 12×24 needs about 84 net (buy 93); 18×18 needs about 75 net (buy 83).
How many tiles for a 12x14 bedroom floor
A 12×14 bedroom is 168 sq ft — 12 ft × 14 ft. The tile count depends on the tile's footprint: bigger tiles mean fewer pieces to lay and grout, but heavier cuts along walls and doorways.
| Tile size | Per-tile sq ft | Net for 168 sq ft | Buy (10% waste) |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12×12 in | 1.00 | 168 | 185 |
| 12×24 in | 2.00 | 84 | 93 |
| 18×18 in | 2.25 | 75 | 83 |
| 24×24 in | 4.00 | 42 | 47 |
The formula is the same for every size: divide 168 by the per-tile square footage, round up to whole tiles, add 10% waste, then round up again. That last round-up is what turns 18×18's 82.5 into 83, and 12×12's 184.8 into 185.
Worked example: 168 sq ft with 12x12 tiles
A 12×12 tile covers exactly 1 sq ft, so 168 ÷ 1 = 168 tiles to cover the full floor. Add 10% for waste: 168 × 1.10 = 184.8, round up to 185. Those 17 spare tiles cover the cut edges against the walls, the notch around the door frame, and any pieces you trim at the bedside. If the closet and built-ins trim the open floor to 150 sq ft, the same math gives 150 net and 165 to buy in 12×12. See how many tiles per square foot to check other sizes, or the tiles-for-any-room guide for odd-shaped rooms.
Bedroom tiling tips
- Subtract the closet and built-ins first. Measure only the floor you'll actually tile, not the full 168 sq ft, so you don't overbuy for space nobody sees.
- Leave grout lines. A small gap around the room's edges lets the floor expand and contract without cracking or lipping at the walls.
- Pick a matte, non-slip surface. Bedrooms see bare feet and slippers, so a slightly textured finish is safer than a glossy one.
- Floor tile and porcelain tile both work. Porcelain is denser and more durable; a standard ceramic floor tile is usually cheaper and easier to cut.
Comparing other rooms? A kitchen eats up different sizes — see tiles for a 10x12 kitchen floor — and a bathroom runs tighter around the vanity, covered in tiles for an 8x10 bathroom floor.
FAQ
How many 12x12 tiles for a 12x14 bedroom?
168 tiles net, plus waste. A 12×14 room is 168 sq ft, and a 12×12 tile covers exactly 1 sq ft, so 168 ÷ 1 = 168 tiles. Add 10% for cuts and breakage — 184.8 — and round up to 185 to buy.
Are tiles or wood flooring better for a bedroom?
Both work — it depends on the feel you want. Tile is durable, easy to clean, and great in warmer climates, but it stays cold and hard underfoot. Wood (or a wood-look plank) feels warmer and softer but costs more and needs more care in humid rooms. For a bedroom, comfort often wins; for easy maintenance, tile wins.
Do you tile under the closet in a 12x14 bedroom?
No — skip areas you won't see and measure net area only. If the closet and built-ins are already framed, measure the open floor, not the full 168 sq ft. A closet is usually tiled only if it stays open; the standard is to tile the visible floor and buy for that net area.
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