How to Estimate Tile Jobs
Tile has been used throughout history to cover a wide range of surfaces from floors to walls, and remains a popular and attractive feature today. There are hundreds of different types, styles, colors, and shapes of tiles offered today, creating an extremely large range of cost that depends entirely on the application. Estimating these tile costs can help predict material amounts and estimate costs. It's a task that can be done by just about anyone with a calculator and a tape measure. Does this Spark an idea?
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Instructions
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Measure the dimensions of a square or rectangular area to be tiled, and multiply its length by its width (in feet) to find the surface area in square feet. If the area is smaller than a foot (12 inches), you can calculate this in square inches, then divide by 144 to calculate its square-foot equivalent.
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Repeat Step 1 on every other surface to be covered with tile, then add to find the total amount of square footage. Multiplying this number by 1.1 will add 10 percent, and will allow for measurement error and any wasted material during the installation process.
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Call your local building supply center to quote the current cost per square foot of the tiles you are going to use, and check the floor (square foot) coverage per unit of tile thinset and grout.
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Multiply the total square footage to be tiled by the cost (per square foot) found in Step 3. Divide the total square footage by the (square foot) coverage per unit of both thinset and grout (this will calculate the number of packages of each you will need to buy) and multiply by their unit costs. Add these amounts to find the total cost of materials for the tile job.
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Tips & Warnings
Some areas may require the application of a cementitious backer board prior to tile application; consult with a tile specialist at your local building supply center about this possibility.
