Estimated Tile Calculator
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Tile Measurements and Price
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Calculation Totals
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Estimating Tile Quantities:
When measuring for floor tile the rule is:
Length x Width + Waste = Amount Needed
Waste Factor will vary based upon tile size, layout, configuration of room, patterns, etc. Typical waste factor is about 10%. Add 15% for tile being installed diagonally or for a room with lots of jogs and corners. These installations will require more cuts and thus more waste.
Example:
Actual room size is : 10 ft 5 in x 8 ft 4 in
Take the measurements and convert them to inches:
10 x 12 + 5 = 125 in , 8 x 12 + 4 = 100 in
125" x 100" = 12,500 in / 144( 1sf) = 86.80 + Wast ( 86.81 x 1.15) = 100 sf
The same method is used when measuring walls. Measure the area to be tiled on each wall. Add them together and figure the square footage. Add your waste factor and this is the amount needed.
Most vertical applications will require trim pieces which have finished edges, this requires a linear measurement. Trim pieces will be used:
1. Where a tiled surface ends on an open wall leaving an exposed tile edge,
2. Where a vertical surface meets a horizontal, like on the edge of a countertop,
3. Where a vertical surface turns a corner, like on the outside corner of a wall.
Trim pieces and decoratives are typically sold by the piece. To figure the quantity you have to establish the length of the trim piece (i.e. 6" bullnose, 8" decorative liner), then the rule is: Linear Inches/Piece Length = Quantity
Example:
10 foot exposed edge that needs bullnose: 10 ft x 12 in = 120 inches.
If using 24 inch bullnose trim piece = 120 inches / 24 inches = 5 pieces of bullnose needed
If using 8 inch decorative liner = 120 inches / 8 inches = 15 pieces of liner needed
These formulas will help you estimate the quantities you'll need. We recommend you have a professional tile installer view the job to check for the suitability of your substrate and to measure and plan for any special conditions that may exist.