How to Calculate the Glass Tile for a Backsplash
You can enrich the look of your kitchen by using glass tiles as a backsplash. Glass tiles come in various shapes and sizes and are fairly easy to install. The first step in creating a glass tile backsplash is determining how much tile you'll need. You can figure this out by performing some simple mathematics. Does this Spark an idea?
Instructions
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Measure the area in which you will create your backsplash. Measure the height and the width.
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Multiply the height measurement times the width measurement in order to find the area of the space you'll be working with. For instance, if the height is 18 inches and the width is 24 inches, the total area is 432 square inches.
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Select the type of tile you want to install.
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Measure the length and width of an individual tile.
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Multiply the length times the width of an individual tile in order to find its area. For example, if an individual tile is 2 inches by 2 inches, the area is 4 square inches.
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Divide the area of your work space by the area of an individual tile. For instance, 432 divided by 4 equals 108. You would need 108 glass tiles for this particular example.
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Tips & Warnings
It's wise to purchase more tiles than you need in case of accidental breaking during the installation. The general rule of thumb is about 10 percent extra materials.
