{"id":6366,"date":"2026-07-23T09:00:00","date_gmt":"2026-07-23T09:00:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/?p=6366"},"modified":"2026-07-23T20:32:20","modified_gmt":"2026-07-23T20:32:20","slug":"tile-estimate-template","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.simplywise.com\/blog\/tile-estimate-template\/","title":{"rendered":"Tile Estimate Template 2026: Free Download + Pricing Guide"},"content":{"rendered":"<p><script>\ndocument.addEventListener('DOMContentLoaded', function() {\n  var selectors = ['.entry-header','.page-header','article > h1:first-child','.entry-footer'];\n  selectors.forEach(function(s) { document.querySelectorAll(s).forEach(function(el) { el.style.display = 'none'; }); });\n  var el = document.querySelector('.sw-t');\n  while (el && el !== document.body) {\n    el.style.maxWidth = '100%';\n    el.style.width = '100%';\n    el.style.padding = '0';\n    el.style.margin = '0';\n    el.style.float = 'none';\n    el.style.flex = '0 0 100%';\n    el = el.parentElement;\n  }\n  document.body.style.marginTop = '0';\n  document.body.style.paddingTop = '0';\n  document.querySelectorAll('.sw-fq').forEach(function(q) {\n    q.addEventListener('click', function() {\n      var a = this.nextElementSibling;\n      a.style.display = a.style.display === 'block' ? 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style=\"flex:1;min-width:0\">\n<div style=\"font-size:13px;color:#64748b;margin-bottom:24px\">Templates &nbsp;&gt;&nbsp; Tile &nbsp;&gt;&nbsp; Estimate Template<\/div>\n<h1 style=\"font-size:48px;font-weight:800;color:#fff;line-height:1.1;margin:0 0 20px 0;padding:0\">Free Tile Estimate<br \/>Template<\/h1>\n<p style=\"font-size:18px;color:#64748b;line-height:1.6;margin:0 0 32px 0\">Professional tile estimate template built for setters, remodelers, and small tile crews. 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Download, edit, send.<\/p>\n<p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#64748b;margin:8px 0 0 0\">Used by tile contractors<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex:0 0 460px\">\n<div style=\"background:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:28px 32px;box-shadow:0 4px 24px rgba(0,0,0,0.15)\">\n<div style=\"font-size:11px;font-weight:600;color:#1d4ed8;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:8px\">TILE ESTIMATE<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:22px;font-weight:700;color:#0f172a;margin-bottom:12px\">Stoneworks Tile &amp; Setting<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:12px;color:#64748b;line-height:1.5;margin-bottom:16px\">Client: David &amp; Rachel Park<br \/>2847 Oakridge Lane, Denver, CO 80205<br \/>Date: April 22, 2026 &nbsp;|&nbsp; Valid for 30 days<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:1px;background:#e6e9ee;margin:12px 0\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:8px 0;font-size:12px\"><span style=\"color:#1e293b\">Master bath floor, 12&#215;24 porcelain (96 sq ft)<\/span><span style=\"color:#1e293b;font-weight:500\">$1,344<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:1px;background:#e6e9ee;margin:4px 0\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:8px 0;font-size:12px\"><span style=\"color:#1e293b\">Shower surround, subway tile (72 sq ft)<\/span><span style=\"color:#1e293b;font-weight:500\">$1,008<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:1px;background:#e6e9ee;margin:4px 0\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:8px 0;font-size:12px\"><span style=\"color:#1e293b\">Schluter Kerdi waterproofing membrane<\/span><span style=\"color:#1e293b;font-weight:500\">$420<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:1px;background:#e6e9ee;margin:4px 0\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:8px 0;font-size:12px\"><span style=\"color:#1e293b\">Cement board substrate (168 sq ft)<\/span><span style=\"color:#1e293b;font-weight:500\">$285<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:1px;background:#e6e9ee;margin:4px 0\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:8px 0;font-size:12px\"><span style=\"color:#1e293b\">Demo + dump existing tile<\/span><span style=\"color:#1e293b;font-weight:500\">$640<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:1px;background:#e6e9ee;margin:4px 0\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:8px 0;font-size:12px\"><span style=\"color:#1e293b\">Thinset, grout, sealer, trim pieces<\/span><span style=\"color:#1e293b;font-weight:500\">$385<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:1px;background:#e6e9ee;margin:4px 0\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:8px 0;font-size:12px\"><span style=\"color:#1e293b\">Labor (2-person crew, 4 days)<\/span><span style=\"color:#1e293b;font-weight:500\">$3,200<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;padding:12px 0;border-top:2px solid #0f172a;margin-top:8px\">\n<span style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:700;color:#0f172a\">TOTAL<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:800;color:#0f172a\">$7,282<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- ============================================================\n     TRUST BAR\n     ============================================================ --><\/p>\n<div style=\"background:#f8fafc;padding:16px 120px;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;gap:40px;flex-wrap:wrap;border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;box-sizing:border-box;width:100%\">\n<span style=\"font-size:13px;color:#64748b;font-weight:500\">Trusted by 10,000+ contractors<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size:13px;color:#64748b;font-weight:500\">\u2b50 4.8 Stars<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size:13px;color:#64748b;font-weight:500\">\ud83d\udcf1 App Store<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size:13px;color:#64748b;font-weight:500\">\ud83d\udcf1 Google Play<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"font-size:13px;color:#64748b;font-weight:500\">Professional estimating app<\/span>\n<\/div>\n<p><!-- ============================================================\n     HERO IMAGE\n     ============================================================ --><\/p>\n<section style=\"padding:0;background:#fff;box-sizing:border-box;width:100%\">\n<figure style=\"margin:0;padding:0\">\n<img decoding=\"async\" alt=\"Tile setter installing large-format porcelain floor tile with notched trowel and spacers on a residential bathroom remodel\" src=\"https:\/\/images.unsplash.com\/photo-1600585154526-990dced4db0d?auto=format&amp;fit=crop&amp;w=1400&amp;q=80\" style=\"width:100%;max-height:520px;object-fit:cover;display:block\"\/><figcaption style=\"font-size:12px;color:#64748b;padding:10px 120px;background:#f8fafc;text-align:center\">Tile installation in progress. Photo: Unsplash.<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- ============================================================\n     SECTION 2: TL;DR\n     ============================================================ --><\/p>\n<section style=\"padding:64px 120px;background:#fff;box-sizing:border-box;width:100%\">\n<div style=\"max-width:880px;margin:0 auto;background:#f8fafc;border-left:4px solid #1d4ed8;border-radius:0 12px 12px 0;padding:32px 40px\">\n<div style=\"font-size:12px;font-weight:700;color:#1d4ed8;letter-spacing:2px;text-transform:uppercase;margin-bottom:12px\">The short version<\/div>\n<h2 style=\"font-size:24px;font-weight:800;color:#0f172a;margin:0 0 16px 0\">TL;DR: How to use this tile estimate template<\/h2>\n<ul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:0\">\n<li style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 24px;position:relative;font-size:15px;color:#334155;line-height:1.6\"><span style=\"position:absolute;left:0;color:#1d4ed8;font-weight:700\">\u2713<\/span> Download the PDF, Excel, or Google Sheets version. All three are free, no email gate.<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 24px;position:relative;font-size:15px;color:#334155;line-height:1.6\"><span style=\"position:absolute;left:0;color:#1d4ed8;font-weight:700\">\u2713<\/span> Measure every wet area separately. Bathroom floor, shower walls, shower pan, and backsplash all bill differently.<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 24px;position:relative;font-size:15px;color:#334155;line-height:1.6\"><span style=\"position:absolute;left:0;color:#1d4ed8;font-weight:700\">\u2713<\/span> Add waterproofing (Kerdi or RedGard) as its own line for any shower or wet zone. Never bury it inside labor.<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 24px;position:relative;font-size:15px;color:#334155;line-height:1.6\"><span style=\"position:absolute;left:0;color:#1d4ed8;font-weight:700\">\u2713<\/span> Most residential tile jobs land between $800 and $8,000+. Price per sq ft, not lump sum.<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding:8px 0 8px 24px;position:relative;font-size:15px;color:#334155;line-height:1.6\"><span style=\"position:absolute;left:0;color:#1d4ed8;font-weight:700\">\u2713<\/span> Skip Excel forever: SimplyWise Cost Estimator turns a photo of the room into a full tile estimate in 6 seconds, with current material pricing.<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- ============================================================\n     SECTION 3: WHY TILE ESTIMATES NEED A TEMPLATE\n     ============================================================ --><\/p>\n<section style=\"padding:80px 120px;background:#f8fafc;box-sizing:border-box;width:100%\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:36px;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 16px 0;color:#0f172a\">Why tile estimates need a real template (not a napkin)<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size:16px;color:#475569;margin:0 0 32px 0;max-width:780px\">Tile is the trade where margin gets eaten by stuff you forgot to bid. A real template makes you list every line item, including the ones that cost the most.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(2,1fr);gap:24px\">\n<div style=\"background:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:28px;border:1px solid #e2e8f0\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#0f172a\">Substrate prep is half the job<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#475569;line-height:1.6;margin:0\">A bathroom floor over plywood needs cement board or an uncoupling membrane. Walls in a shower need waterproofing. Bid the prep, or eat it.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:28px;border:1px solid #e2e8f0\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#0f172a\">Waste factor matters<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#475569;line-height:1.6;margin:0\">Standard tile waste is 10%. Diagonal layouts go to 15%, herringbone or large-format slabs run 20%. Bid for square footage plus waste, never raw area.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:28px;border:1px solid #e2e8f0\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#0f172a\">Trim and transitions add up<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#475569;line-height:1.6;margin:0\">Bullnose, chair rail, Schluter trim, threshold transitions. On a $4,000 tile job, trim alone can hit $300-$600. List them as line items.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:28px;border:1px solid #e2e8f0\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#0f172a\">Demo and dump fees are real costs<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#475569;line-height:1.6;margin:0\">Pulling existing tile generates roughly 8-12 lbs of debris per sq ft. Dump fees in most metros run $40-$80 per cubic yard. Bid demo and disposal separately from new install.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:28px;border:1px solid #e2e8f0\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#0f172a\">Pattern complexity changes labor<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#475569;line-height:1.6;margin:0\">A straight-lay 12&#215;24 porcelain takes one labor rate. Herringbone, basketweave, or hexagon mosaic doubles cut time. Quote pattern-specific labor or kiss your margin goodbye.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:28px;border:1px solid #e2e8f0\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size:18px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#0f172a\">A signed template wins disputes<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#475569;line-height:1.6;margin:0\">Tile homeowners change minds on color, grout width, and trim mid-job. A line-itemized signed estimate is your protection when &#8220;we never agreed to that&#8221; comes up.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- ============================================================\n     SECTION 4: WHAT'S IN THE TEMPLATE\n     ============================================================ --><\/p>\n<section style=\"padding:80px 120px;background:#fff;box-sizing:border-box;width:100%\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:36px;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 12px 0;color:#0f172a\">What&rsquo;s in the SimplyWise Tile Estimate Template<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size:15px;color:#64748b;margin:0 0 32px 0;max-width:780px\">Twelve required line items every tile estimate should cover. Pre-filled with descriptions and editable in PDF, Excel, or Google Sheets.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:1fr 1fr;gap:16px\">\n<div style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;font-size:14px;color:#334155\"><span style=\"color:#1d4ed8;font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0\">\u2713<\/span> Company name, license number, insurance, and contact info<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;font-size:14px;color:#334155\"><span style=\"color:#1d4ed8;font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0\">\u2713<\/span> Client name, project address, and scope summary<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;font-size:14px;color:#334155\"><span style=\"color:#1d4ed8;font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0\">\u2713<\/span> Detailed scope: floors, walls, showers, backsplash, repairs<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;font-size:14px;color:#334155\"><span style=\"color:#1d4ed8;font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0\">\u2713<\/span> Tile selection, size, brand, SKU, and finish per area<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;font-size:14px;color:#334155\"><span style=\"color:#1d4ed8;font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0\">\u2713<\/span> Substrate prep: cement board, uncoupling membrane, leveling<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;font-size:14px;color:#334155\"><span style=\"color:#1d4ed8;font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0\">\u2713<\/span> Waterproofing line item for any wet area (Kerdi, RedGard)<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;font-size:14px;color:#334155\"><span style=\"color:#1d4ed8;font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0\">\u2713<\/span> Setting materials: thinset, grout type, grout color, sealer<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;font-size:14px;color:#334155\"><span style=\"color:#1d4ed8;font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0\">\u2713<\/span> Trim and edge pieces: bullnose, Schluter, transitions<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;font-size:14px;color:#334155\"><span style=\"color:#1d4ed8;font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0\">\u2713<\/span> Demolition + dump fee line items (when applicable)<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;font-size:14px;color:#334155\"><span style=\"color:#1d4ed8;font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0\">\u2713<\/span> Labor per sq ft by area, crew size, and total days<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;font-size:14px;color:#334155\"><span style=\"color:#1d4ed8;font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0\">\u2713<\/span> Markup (typically 20-30%), subtotal, tax, grand total<\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;gap:12px;font-size:14px;color:#334155\"><span style=\"color:#1d4ed8;font-weight:700;flex-shrink:0\">\u2713<\/span> Payment schedule, validity period, warranty, signature line<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- ============================================================\n     SECTION 5: HOW TO USE THE TEMPLATE (STEPS)\n     ============================================================ --><\/p>\n<section style=\"padding:80px 120px;background:#f8fafc;box-sizing:border-box;width:100%\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:36px;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 40px 0;color:#0f172a\">How to write a tile estimate in 5 steps<\/h2>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:32px;margin-bottom:16px;display:flex;gap:24px;align-items:flex-start\">\n<div style=\"width:48px;height:48px;min-width:48px;background:#2563eb;color:#fff;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:20px;font-weight:700\">1<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#0f172a\">Step 1: Measure every area separately<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:15px;color:#475569;line-height:1.6;margin:0\">Take a tape and a notepad through every room. Floors, walls, niches, curbs, thresholds, backsplash runs. Measure to the inch and round up. A 5&#215;8 bathroom floor is 40 sq ft, but the shower walls in that same room can hit 90 sq ft on their own. Photograph problem areas: rotted subfloor, settled framing, drain locations, old waterproofing.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:32px;margin-bottom:16px;display:flex;gap:24px;align-items:flex-start\">\n<div style=\"width:48px;height:48px;min-width:48px;background:#2563eb;color:#fff;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:20px;font-weight:700\">2<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#0f172a\">Step 2: Calculate tile quantity with the right waste factor<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:15px;color:#475569;line-height:1.6;margin:0\">Standard straight-lay: add 10% waste. Diagonal or offset: 15%. Herringbone, hexagon mosaic, or large-format gauged porcelain panels: 20%. For a 96 sq ft floor in 12&#215;24 porcelain, order 110 sq ft minimum. Round up to full carton counts and confirm dye lot before final order. Don&rsquo;t forget bullnose and trim square footage as its own count.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:32px;margin-bottom:16px;display:flex;gap:24px;align-items:flex-start\">\n<div style=\"width:48px;height:48px;min-width:48px;background:#2563eb;color:#fff;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:20px;font-weight:700\">3<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#0f172a\">Step 3: Bid substrate, waterproofing, and setting materials as line items<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:15px;color:#475569;line-height:1.6;margin:0\">Cement board (1\/4&#8243; or 1\/2&#8243;) runs about $12-$16 per 3&#215;5 sheet. Schluter Kerdi sheet membrane lands around $4.50-$5.50 per sq ft installed. RedGard liquid waterproofing is $0.80-$1.20 per sq ft. Modified thinset for porcelain runs $25-$45 per 50-lb bag, covering 70-95 sq ft. Grout (sanded or unsanded) is $20-$35 per 25-lb bag, plus epoxy grout if requested ($75-$110 per kit).<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:32px;margin-bottom:16px;display:flex;gap:24px;align-items:flex-start\">\n<div style=\"width:48px;height:48px;min-width:48px;background:#2563eb;color:#fff;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:20px;font-weight:700\">4<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#0f172a\">Step 4: Price labor per sq ft by complexity<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:15px;color:#475569;line-height:1.6;margin:0\">Straight-lay floor in 12&#215;24 porcelain: $8-$14 per sq ft labor. Standard shower walls in 4&#215;12 subway: $12-$18 per sq ft. Herringbone, basketweave, or detailed mosaic: $20-$30 per sq ft. Curbless walk-in showers and complex niches: bid hourly and tack on a complexity surcharge. Per the U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, the median hourly wage for tile and stone setters (occupation code 47-2044) was $26.77 in May 2024, so a 2-person crew at field-blended rates of $55 to $75 per hour is the working benchmark for residential bids.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:32px;margin-bottom:0;display:flex;gap:24px;align-items:flex-start\">\n<div style=\"width:48px;height:48px;min-width:48px;background:#2563eb;color:#fff;border-radius:50%;display:flex;align-items:center;justify-content:center;font-size:20px;font-weight:700\">5<\/div>\n<div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:20px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#0f172a\">Step 5: Add markup, send the PDF, and follow up<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:15px;color:#475569;line-height:1.6;margin:0\">Apply 20-30% markup to cover overhead, insurance, callbacks, and profit. Don&rsquo;t race competitors to the bottom: niche tile crews win on craft, not on lowest bid. Export a clean PDF and send within 24 hours of the walkthrough. Include tile samples or a Pinterest mood board if you discussed style. Follow up at 48 hours. Tile estimates that arrive fast close at roughly 2-3x the rate of slow ones.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- ============================================================\n     SECTION 6: AVERAGE TILE JOB COSTS (REFERENCE TABLE)\n     ============================================================ --><\/p>\n<section style=\"padding:80px 120px;background:#fff;box-sizing:border-box;width:100%\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:36px;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 12px 0;color:#0f172a\">Average tile job costs to guide your estimates<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size:15px;color:#64748b;margin:0 0 32px 0\">Use these benchmarks as starting points. Actual prices vary by region, tile selection, and substrate condition. Ranges reflect 2026 residential pricing.<\/p>\n<div class=\"sw-t__table-scroll\" style=\"width:100%;overflow-x:auto\">\n<table style=\"width:100%;border-collapse:collapse;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid #e2e8f0\">\n<thead>\n<tr>\n<th scope=\"col\" style=\"background:#0f172a;color:#fff;padding:14px 20px;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;text-align:left\">Project Type<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" style=\"background:#0f172a;color:#fff;padding:14px 20px;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;text-align:left\">Tile + Materials<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" style=\"background:#0f172a;color:#fff;padding:14px 20px;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;text-align:left\">Labor<\/th>\n<th scope=\"col\" style=\"background:#0f172a;color:#fff;padding:14px 20px;font-size:13px;font-weight:600;text-align:left\">Total Range<\/th>\n<\/tr>\n<\/thead>\n<tbody>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f1f5f9\">Kitchen backsplash (30 sq ft, subway)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f1f5f9\">$200 to $450<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f1f5f9\">$450 to $750<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f1f5f9\">$800 to $1,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#f8fafc\">\n<td style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f1f5f9\">Bathroom floor (40-50 sq ft, porcelain)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f1f5f9\">$300 to $700<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f1f5f9\">$600 to $1,200<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f1f5f9\">$1,100 to $2,200<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f1f5f9\">Standard shower surround (70-90 sq ft)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f1f5f9\">$700 to $1,500<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f1f5f9\">$1,400 to $2,800<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f1f5f9\">$2,500 to $4,800<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#f8fafc\">\n<td style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f1f5f9\">Full bathroom remodel (floor + shower + walls)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f1f5f9\">$1,400 to $3,200<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f1f5f9\">$2,800 to $5,500<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f1f5f9\">$5,000 to $9,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f1f5f9\">Curbless walk-in shower (custom)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f1f5f9\">$1,800 to $4,000<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f1f5f9\">$3,200 to $6,500<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f1f5f9\">$6,500 to $12,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr style=\"background:#f8fafc\">\n<td style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f1f5f9\">Mudroom or laundry floor (60-80 sq ft)<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f1f5f9\">$400 to $900<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f1f5f9\">$700 to $1,400<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:14px;border-bottom:1px solid #f1f5f9\">$1,300 to $2,500<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<tr>\n<td style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:14px\">Natural stone (marble\/travertine) shower<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:14px\">$1,500 to $3,500<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:14px\">$2,500 to $5,000<\/td>\n<td style=\"padding:14px 20px;font-size:14px\">$4,500 to $9,000<\/td>\n<\/tr>\n<\/tbody>\n<\/table>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"margin:24px 0 0 0;font-size:14px;color:#64748b\">Costs vary by region. <a href=\"https:\/\/swcostestimator.app.link\/ce-ai\" style=\"color:#1d4ed8;font-weight:600;text-decoration:none\">Get an estimate in 6 seconds with the SimplyWise Cost Estimator &rarr;<\/a><\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- ============================================================\n     SECTION 7: COMMON TILE ESTIMATE MISTAKES\n     ============================================================ --><\/p>\n<section style=\"padding:80px 120px;background:#f8fafc;box-sizing:border-box;width:100%\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:36px;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 40px 0;color:#0f172a\">Common tile estimate mistakes that kill margin<\/h2>\n<div style=\"display:grid;grid-template-columns:repeat(3,1fr);gap:24px\">\n<div style=\"background:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:32px\">\n<div style=\"font-size:32px;font-weight:800;color:#1d4ed8;margin-bottom:12px\">1<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#0f172a\">Forgetting the waterproofing line<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#475569;line-height:1.6;margin:0\">You bid the tile and labor, then the homeowner picks a shower and you eat the Kerdi or RedGard cost. Always list waterproofing as a separate line for any wet area, even if no membrane brand is locked in yet.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:32px\">\n<div style=\"font-size:32px;font-weight:800;color:#1d4ed8;margin-bottom:12px\">2<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#0f172a\">Bidding raw square footage<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#475569;line-height:1.6;margin:0\">Quoting 96 sq ft of tile for a 96 sq ft floor leaves you short by the time you cut the room. Add 10% straight-lay, 15% diagonal, 20% herringbone or large-format. Bake the waste into the materials line.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:32px\">\n<div style=\"font-size:32px;font-weight:800;color:#1d4ed8;margin-bottom:12px\">3<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#0f172a\">Skipping the trim count<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#475569;line-height:1.6;margin:0\">Bullnose, Schluter Jolly, chair rail, threshold transitions. A modest bath can use 30-50 linear feet of trim at $4-$12 a foot. That&rsquo;s a $300-$500 line you can&rsquo;t skip.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:32px\">\n<div style=\"font-size:32px;font-weight:800;color:#1d4ed8;margin-bottom:12px\">4<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#0f172a\">Bundling demo with install<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#475569;line-height:1.6;margin:0\">Pulling old tile, scraping mortar, and dump fees can run $4-$8 per sq ft. Hidden inside &ldquo;labor&rdquo; this disappears. Break it out so demo and disposal are visible and chargeable.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:32px\">\n<div style=\"font-size:32px;font-weight:800;color:#1d4ed8;margin-bottom:12px\">5<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#0f172a\">One labor rate for every pattern<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#475569;line-height:1.6;margin:0\">Charging straight-lay labor on a herringbone pattern is a margin killer. Quote pattern-specific labor: straight, offset, diagonal, mosaic, large-format, and natural stone all have different time-per-sq-ft profiles.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"background:#fff;border-radius:12px;padding:32px\">\n<div style=\"font-size:32px;font-weight:800;color:#1d4ed8;margin-bottom:12px\">6<\/div>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:17px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#0f172a\">No sealing or maintenance line<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:14px;color:#475569;line-height:1.6;margin:0\">Natural stone, cement tile, and porous grout need sealing. Skip the line and the homeowner expects free callbacks. List initial seal as included; offer a re-seal service ($150-$300) at year one.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- ============================================================\n     SECTION 8: TEMPLATE VS SIMPLYWISE COST ESTIMATOR\n     ============================================================ --><\/p>\n<section style=\"padding:80px 120px;background:#fff;text-align:center;box-sizing:border-box;width:100%\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:36px;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 12px 0;color:#0f172a\">Tile estimate template vs. the SimplyWise Cost Estimator app<\/h2>\n<p style=\"font-size:15px;color:#64748b;max-width:680px;margin:0 auto 40px\">Both work. The template is free and gets you a clean PDF. The app turns a photo of the bathroom into a full tile estimate in 6 seconds, with live material pricing.<\/p>\n<div style=\"display:flex;gap:32px;justify-content:center;max-width:980px;margin:0 auto\">\n<div style=\"flex:1;border-radius:16px;padding:40px 32px;text-align:left;background:#f8fafc;border:1px solid #e2e8f0\">\n<span style=\"display:inline-block;padding:4px 12px;border-radius:20px;font-size:11px;font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px;background:#f1f5f9;color:#64748b;margin-bottom:12px\">Free Template<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:24px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 16px 0;color:#0f172a\">Free<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:16px 0\">\n<li style=\"padding:6px 0;font-size:14px;color:#334155\">\u2713 Pre-filled tile-specific line items<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding:6px 0;font-size:14px;color:#334155\">\u2713 PDF, Excel, Google Sheets formats<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding:6px 0;font-size:14px;color:#334155\">\u2713 Edit and send to clients manually<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding:6px 0;font-size:14px;color:#334155\">\u2713 Material pricing entered by hand<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding:6px 0;font-size:14px;color:#334155\">\u2713 No live cost database<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding:6px 0;font-size:14px;color:#334155\">\u2713 No estimate tracking or follow-up<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"flex:1;border-radius:16px;padding:40px 32px;text-align:left;background:#0f172a;color:#fff\">\n<span style=\"display:inline-block;padding:4px 12px;border-radius:20px;font-size:11px;font-weight:600;text-transform:uppercase;letter-spacing:1px;background:#22c55e;color:#fff;margin-bottom:12px\">Free 7-Day Trial<\/span><\/p>\n<h3 style=\"font-size:24px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 16px 0;color:#fff\">SimplyWise Cost Estimator<\/h3>\n<ul style=\"list-style:none;padding:0;margin:16px 0\">\n<li style=\"padding:6px 0;font-size:14px;color:#cbd5e1\">\u2713 Photo-to-estimate in 6 seconds<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding:6px 0;font-size:14px;color:#cbd5e1\">\u2713 Live tile + setting-material pricing<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding:6px 0;font-size:14px;color:#cbd5e1\">\u2713 Built-in markups on every line item<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding:6px 0;font-size:14px;color:#cbd5e1\">\u2713 Professional PDF estimate + invoice in-app<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding:6px 0;font-size:14px;color:#cbd5e1\">\u2713 Send to clients; track every estimate<\/li>\n<li style=\"padding:6px 0;font-size:14px;color:#cbd5e1\">\u2713 7-day free trial<\/li>\n<\/ul>\n<p><a href=\"https:\/\/swcostestimator.app.link\/ce-ai\" style=\"display:inline-block;background:#2563eb;color:#fff;padding:14px 28px;border-radius:8px;font-size:15px;font-weight:700;margin-top:16px;text-decoration:none\">Start the SimplyWise free trial &rarr;<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#64748b;margin:32px auto 0;max-width:680px\">Free to try for 7 days. Cancel anytime in your App Store or Play Store account.<\/p>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- ============================================================\n     SECTION 9: FAQ\n     ============================================================ --><\/p>\n<section style=\"padding:80px 120px;background:#f8fafc;box-sizing:border-box;width:100%\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:36px;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 40px 0;text-align:center;color:#0f172a\">Frequently asked questions about tile estimates<\/h2>\n<div style=\"max-width:800px;margin:0 auto\">\n<div style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;padding:20px 0\">\n<div class=\"sw-fq\" style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;color:#0f172a\">How much does it cost to tile a standard bathroom in 2026?<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:15px;color:#64748b;line-height:1.7;padding-top:12px;display:none\">A full bathroom remodel with tile floor, shower surround, and wall accents typically runs $5,000 to $9,500 installed in 2026. Floor-only jobs run $1,100 to $2,200. Shower surrounds run $2,500 to $4,800. Custom curbless walk-in showers in natural stone push past $9,000. Final pricing depends on tile selection, pattern complexity, substrate condition, and region.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;padding:20px 0\">\n<div class=\"sw-fq\" style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;color:#0f172a\">What waste factor should I use for tile?<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:15px;color:#64748b;line-height:1.7;padding-top:12px;display:none\">Use 10% waste for straight-lay tile, 15% for diagonal or offset patterns, and 20% for herringbone, basketweave, hexagon mosaic, or large-format gauged porcelain panels. Always round up to full carton counts and order from the same dye lot. Saving 5% on tile waste is not worth a job-stopping shortage two days in.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;padding:20px 0\">\n<div class=\"sw-fq\" style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;color:#0f172a\">Should waterproofing be a separate line item?<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:15px;color:#64748b;line-height:1.7;padding-top:12px;details:none;display:none\">Yes. Every shower, steam shower, and wet area needs Schluter Kerdi sheet membrane, RedGard liquid membrane, or an equivalent. Pricing: Kerdi runs about $4.50 to $5.50 per sq ft installed, RedGard runs $0.80 to $1.20 per sq ft installed. Listing waterproofing as a line item protects you against scope creep when the homeowner wants steam or a curbless design later.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;padding:20px 0\">\n<div class=\"sw-fq\" style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;color:#0f172a\">How much do tile setters charge per square foot in 2026?<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:15px;color:#64748b;line-height:1.7;padding-top:12px;display:none\">Residential tile installation labor (not including materials) typically runs $8 to $14 per sq ft for straight-lay porcelain floors, $12 to $18 per sq ft for standard subway shower walls, and $20 to $30 per sq ft for herringbone, basketweave, or detailed mosaic patterns. Natural stone and curbless custom showers are usually bid hourly or with a complexity surcharge.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;padding:20px 0\">\n<div class=\"sw-fq\" style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;color:#0f172a\">Should I charge for tile estimates?<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:15px;color:#64748b;line-height:1.7;padding-top:12px;display:none\">Most residential tile contractors offer free walkthroughs for jobs over $1,500. For small backsplash jobs or detailed design consultations with showroom visits, charging $75 to $200 is fair. Deduct it from the project total if the homeowner hires you. Free estimates on a $400 job get you nowhere.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;padding:20px 0\">\n<div class=\"sw-fq\" style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;color:#0f172a\">What file formats does this template come in?<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:15px;color:#64748b;line-height:1.7;padding-top:12px;display:none\">PDF for sending directly to clients, Excel for editing and built-in totals, and Google Sheets for cloud-based collaboration. All three are free, no email gate, no signup. Built specifically for tile contractors.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"border-bottom:1px solid #e2e8f0;padding:20px 0\">\n<div class=\"sw-fq\" style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:600;cursor:pointer;color:#0f172a\">Is the SimplyWise app actually free?<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:15px;color:#64748b;line-height:1.7;padding-top:12px;display:none\">SimplyWise Cost Estimator is free to try for 7 days. Cancel anytime through your App Store or Google Play account. The downloadable template on this page is 100% free with no signup.<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/section>\n<p><!-- ============================================================\n     SECTION 10: RELATED TEMPLATES + COST GUIDES\n     ============================================================ --><\/p>\n<section style=\"padding:80px 120px;background:#fff;box-sizing:border-box;width:100%\">\n<h2 style=\"font-size:36px;font-weight:800;margin:0 0 32px 0;color:#0f172a\">More free templates and cost guides for contractors<\/h2>\n<div style=\"display:flex;gap:24px;width:100%;flex-wrap:wrap\">\n<div onclick=\"window.location='\/blog\/painting-estimate-template\/'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.boxShadow='none'\" onmouseover=\"this.style.boxShadow='0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.1)'\" style=\"flex:1 1 calc(33% - 16px);min-width:260px;background:#fff;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;cursor:pointer;transition:box-shadow 0.2s\">\n<div style=\"background:#f1f5f9;height:160px;border-left:4px solid #2563eb;padding:16px 20px;overflow:hidden;position:relative\">\n<div style=\"filter:blur(2px);opacity:0.6;transform:scale(0.95)\">\n<div style=\"font-size:7px;font-weight:700;color:#1d4ed8;letter-spacing:1px;margin-bottom:4px\">PAINTING ESTIMATE<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:10px;font-weight:700;color:#0f172a;margin-bottom:6px\">Premier Painting Co.<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:1px;background:#e2e8f0;margin:4px 0\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-size:7px;color:#64748b;padding:3px 0\"><span>Interior walls (1,200 sq ft)<\/span><span>$1,440<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-size:7px;color:#64748b;padding:3px 0\"><span>Primer + 2 coats<\/span><span>$960<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-size:7px;color:#64748b;padding:3px 0\"><span>Labor (2-person, 4 days)<\/span><span>$3,200<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:1px;background:#0f172a;margin:4px 0\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-size:8px;font-weight:700;color:#0f172a\"><span>TOTAL<\/span><span>$7,450<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"position:absolute;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;height:40px;background:linear-gradient(transparent,#f1f5f9)\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding:20px\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#0f172a\">Painting Estimate Template<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#64748b;line-height:1.5;margin:0 0 12px 0\">Interior and exterior painting line items including prep, primer, coats, and per-room pricing.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/blog\/painting-estimate-template\/\" style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:#1d4ed8;text-decoration:none\">Download free painting template &rarr;<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div onclick=\"window.location='\/blog\/roofing-estimate-template\/'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.boxShadow='none'\" onmouseover=\"this.style.boxShadow='0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.1)'\" style=\"flex:1 1 calc(33% - 16px);min-width:260px;background:#fff;border-radius:12px;overflow:hidden;border:1px solid #e2e8f0;cursor:pointer;transition:box-shadow 0.2s\">\n<div style=\"background:#f1f5f9;height:160px;border-left:4px solid #dc2626;padding:16px 20px;overflow:hidden;position:relative\">\n<div style=\"filter:blur(2px);opacity:0.6;transform:scale(0.95)\">\n<div style=\"font-size:7px;font-weight:700;color:#1d4ed8;letter-spacing:1px;margin-bottom:4px\">ROOFING ESTIMATE<\/div>\n<div style=\"font-size:10px;font-weight:700;color:#0f172a;margin-bottom:6px\">Johnson Roofing Co.<\/div>\n<div style=\"height:1px;background:#e2e8f0;margin:4px 0\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-size:7px;color:#64748b;padding:3px 0\"><span>Tear-off (30 sq)<\/span><span>$2,400<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-size:7px;color:#64748b;padding:3px 0\"><span>GAF Timberline HDZ<\/span><span>$4,200<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-size:7px;color:#64748b;padding:3px 0\"><span>Labor (3-person, 2 days)<\/span><span>$3,600<\/span><\/div>\n<div style=\"height:1px;background:#0f172a;margin:4px 0\"><\/div>\n<div style=\"display:flex;justify-content:space-between;font-size:8px;font-weight:700;color:#0f172a\"><span>TOTAL<\/span><span>$15,940<\/span><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"position:absolute;bottom:0;left:0;right:0;height:40px;background:linear-gradient(transparent,#f1f5f9)\"><\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div style=\"padding:20px\">\n<h3 style=\"font-size:16px;font-weight:700;margin:0 0 8px 0;color:#0f172a\">Roofing Estimate Template<\/h3>\n<p style=\"font-size:13px;color:#64748b;line-height:1.5;margin:0 0 12px 0\">Tear-off, asphalt and metal materials, labor, and warranty line items pre-built for roofers.<\/p>\n<p><a href=\"\/blog\/roofing-estimate-template\/\" style=\"font-size:14px;font-weight:600;color:#1d4ed8;text-decoration:none\">Download free roofing template &rarr;<\/a>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<div onclick=\"window.location='\/blog\/hvac-estimate-template\/'\" onmouseout=\"this.style.boxShadow='none'\" onmouseover=\"this.style.boxShadow='0 4px 16px rgba(0,0,0,0.1)'\" style=\"flex:1 1 calc(33% - 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