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Tile Material List in Tile Installer

A suggested spreadsheet layout for tile installer work, tracking tile, setting, trim, quantity, cost.

Last updated: August 2026

We haven’t built a ready-made workbook for this one yet. The templates below do the same job, with formulas and sample data, and you can download them today. The suggested columns are further down if you’d rather build your own.

Build your own

Suggested columns for “Tile Material List”

Format: No ready-made file yet (column guide)Columns: 5

Columns to start with

  • Tile
  • Setting
  • Trim
  • Quantity
  • Cost
  1. Copy the column list and paste it into cell A1 of a new Google Sheet or Excel workbook.
  2. Split it into columns: Google Sheets Data → Split text to columns; Excel Data → Text to Columns (comma).
  3. Or skip the setup and start from one of the working templates on this page.

Review evidence

What to verify before choosing Tile Material List

Use the review criteria below to decide whether this template fits your workflow.

Review criteria

  • +Tile by area and pattern
  • +Thinset, grout, and trim
  • +Waste-factor adjustment
  • +Total material cost

Often worth considering when

  • +Installers ordering material
  • +Anyone cutting tile waste

Pause before choosing when

  • -Live supplier catalog sync
  • -Automated purchase orders

About Tile Installer

Why people consider this option

  • +Estimate tile by square foot and track jobs without paid software
  • +Keep every job and material list in a file you own
  • +Know your margin on each tile job

What to review before acting

  • -No layout design or dispatch without a tool
  • -Busy crews need real contractor software

Trust FAQ

Questions people ask before copying a template

Does the Tile Material List work in both Google Sheets and Excel?
Yes. It is built with standard functions and no macros, so it opens and works the same in Google Sheets or Microsoft Excel — on desktop or your phone.
Is the Tile Material List really free?
The core template is free to copy and use. There is no paid tier — copy the suggested columns into a new sheet, or start from one of the working templates on this page.
What does the Tile Material List track?
It tracks tile, setting, trim, quantity, cost. The suggested columns are listed in order; add totals or highlights with basic formulas like SUM once your data is in.