Tile knowledge base
Practical articles on measurements, tile quantity, cartons, waste allowances and planning for floors, walls, backsplashes and showers.
Measuring a wall for tiles starts with two numbers: the width of the tiled area and its height. Once those measurements are entered into a calculator, the tool can quickly estimate the total wall area, required tile coverage, extra material for waste, and, where pricing is available, the approximate tile cost. To measure wall area […]
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A Wall Tile Calculator helps estimate the number of tiles required for a wall by using the wall dimensions, tile size, grout gap, and wastage allowance. Enter the measurements and tile details carefully, and the calculator can turn those numbers into a practical tile quantity estimate before buying materials. Wall tiling looks simple until measurements, […]
Calculating wall tile quantity starts with the wall area, tile size, openings such as doors or windows, grout spacing, and an allowance for cutting and waste. A wall tile calculator can combine these details to estimate how many individual tiles are needed and, when price is entered, estimate the tile material cost. Buying too few […]
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Calculate how many wall tiles you need and estimate the total tile cost using your wall dimensions, tile size, waste allowance, and price per tile. The calculator helps estimate tile quantity and shows the expected material cost before buying. Enter the wall measurements, tile dimensions, and price of a single tile. The calculator can then […]
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Calculating tile cost before starting a project helps you create an accurate budget and avoid buying too much or too little material. Whether you’re installing tiles in a bathroom, kitchen, living room, shower, or patio, knowing the total cost in advance makes planning much easier. A reliable estimate starts with accurate room measurements, the right […]
Read guideTo calculate tile quantity, first measure the surface you want to cover and find its total area. Then calculate how much area one tile covers, divide the total area by the coverage of one tile, and add extra material for cuts and breakage. For a simple project, the process is: Area to tile ÷ Area […]
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To calculate square meters for tiles, measure the length and width of the area in meters, then multiply them together. For a rectangular floor measuring 5 meters by 4 meters, the calculation is 5 × 4 = 20 m². Add extra material for cuts, breakage, and the tile pattern before deciding how much to buy. […]
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Knowing how to calculate square feet for tiles starts with one simple measurement: the area you want to cover. For a rectangular floor or wall, multiply the length by the width. For an irregular space, divide it into smaller sections, calculate each section, and add the results together. Once you know the total square footage, […]
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How many tiles are in a box? It depends on the tile size, shape, material, and manufacturer. A box of small tiles can contain dozens of pieces, while a carton of large-format tile may contain only two or four tiles. There is no universal number for every tile box. For a real project, the number […]
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