Measuring tile before diving into your project is the best way to ensure that you\u2019re not going to end up with time or monetary losses. <\/p>\n\n\n\n
First off, we all know that tile is a great investment. It\u2019s not a cheap product, it\u2019s a piece that you add into your space to elevate it and keep floors\/walls<\/a> looking nicer for longer (learn how to keep your tile tidy here<\/a>). For this reason, you don\u2019t want to end up purchasing too many tiles and having leftovers that you won\u2019t use. Not only is that wasteful, it is costly! So measuring is the best way to save yourself from losing any money. <\/p>\n\n\n\n On the other hand, there\u2019s the potential issue that you order too little tile. While it may not be a monetary loss to you, it is definitely a time loss. There are two risks involved–One is that you simply have to place another order for more tile, and then wait for it to come which delays your redesign or renovation process; the other is that you risk the tile you ordered selling out. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Hopefully this brings reality to the issue, and you\u2019re ready to learn the know-how on measuring so you can avoid the problems covered above. <\/p>\n\n\n\n There\u2019s a clear process involved when it comes to measuring the amount of tile that is needed. We\u2019re going to break that down in 3 clear and easy-to-understand steps below. <\/p>\n\n\n\n For the task at hand, you\u2019ll need the following items <\/p>\n\n\n\n Paper <\/p>\n\n\n\n Pencil <\/p>\n\n\n\n Measuring Tape<\/p>\n\n\n\n Calculator <\/p>\n\n\n\n Once you\u2019ve gathered your materials, next is to measure the space that you\u2019re working with. To do this, you\u2019ll want to grab your measuring tape. Measure the length of your walls or floors and the width of your walls or floors. <\/p>\n\n\n\n You\u2019re now ready to put on your math cap and get the full square footage of your room. To do so, take the length measurement and multiply it by the width measurement. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here\u2019s the formula: Length x Width = Area<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n A Note On Irregular Spaces:<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n This formula covers spaces that are standard shaped. If you\u2019re dealing with an irregular space, say an L-shaped one, you\u2019ll want to break that down into smaller sections and use the area formula in each section. From here, you\u2019d add the areas of the squares together for a total. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Think that you\u2019re all set now that you know the area? Not so fast. There\u2019s one more piece to add to the handy formula above and that\u2019s the square footage of the tile you\u2019re installing. It\u2019s important to know this so you can figure out the tile amount down to the last piece. <\/p>\n\n\n\n Here\u2019s what you do: <\/p>\n\n\n\n First, you need to figure out the total area of the tile. To do this, you should always account for grout lines<\/a>. While they can vary, the standard is \u215b\u201d. So, whatever your tile measurements are, tack on an \u215b\u201d to it. This will ensure that you get a more accurate answer for your tile needs.<\/p>\n\n\n\n From here, you\u2019re ready to calculate the area. If the tile dimensions aren\u2019t listed in feet, convert them. To do that you take the total area of the tile and divide it by 144 (the number of square inches in a foot). <\/p>\n\n\n\n So, for example, if you have a tile that is 24\u201d x 24\u201d, you\u2019d first add the \u215b\u201d grout line to both sides so that it comes to 24.125\u201d x 24.125\u201d. Then, you\u2019d get the total area (length x width): 582.02\u201d. Take this number and divide by 144. In this case, you\u2019d get 4.042 sq. ft. as the total area of the tile.<\/p>\n\n\n\n Finally, you\u2019ll want to place that number in your number of tiles formula which is: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Number of Tiles = Area of Room \/ area of tiles <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n As an example, let\u2019s say your room is 2,200 sq. ft., you\u2019d plug that in as follows: <\/p>\n\n\n\n Number of Tiles = 2200 \/ 4.042<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Number of Tiles = 544.3 <\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n Voila! You\u2019ve calculated the number of tiles precisely.How To Measure A Room or Wall<\/strong><\/h2>\n\n\n\n
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Step 2: Measure Your Areas<\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Step 3: Multiply For Total Coverage <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
Now That You Have Your Space\u2019s Area, How Many Tiles Do You Need? <\/strong><\/h3>\n\n\n\n
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<\/p>\n\n\n\nNow that you know how much tile you need, get some inspiration on finding the perfect tile for the job here. <\/a><\/h4>\n\n\n\n
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