Fireplace Surround Tile Calculator

Measure a fireplace surround, account for firebox and hearth areas, and estimate tile area plus linear trim.

Result

Mantel and hearth trim length

12.0

Surround area

16.5

Area with waste

29.2

Surround plus hearth

26.5

Surround plus hearth

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