Guides

Step-by-step planning guides for every flooring project.

Each guide walks you through a specific project type — from layout planning to material calculation — with Herron as the planning step.

Planning

How to Tile a Bathroom Floor: Full DIY Guide

Bathroom floors are small — that's supposed to make them easier. It doesn't. This step-by-step guide covers the entire job, starting where the mistakes start: with the plan.

12 min read Mar 2026
Waste & Materials

How Many Tiles Do I Need? A Smarter Way to Get the Right Number

The common 10% rule often gets it wrong. Here's a simpler, more accurate way to figure out your real number, without overbuying or running short.

8 min read Feb 2026
Waste & Materials

How Much Extra Tile for Herringbone? 10%, 15% or 20% Waste

Herringbone waste isn't a flat 10%. Engine-simulated layouts put it at 15–20% for most rooms — here's where the extra tile goes and how much to buy.

9 min read Feb 2026
Waste & Materials

How Many Packs of Laminate Do I Need? Coverage & Waste Explained

The pack maths, the waste allowance, and the rounding rule — with worked examples in metric and imperial so you buy the right number of packs first time.

9 min read Feb 2026
Planning

Patio Layout Planner: Irregular Shapes, Drains & Mixed Slabs

Patios are harder than indoor floors. Irregular shapes, drains, and wide joints change everything. Here's how to plan yours properly.

9 min read Feb 2026