BACKSPLASH DECOR
Calculating Tile
How much tile do I need?
It may seem complicated, but with a tape measure, calculator and some guidance it's really fairly simple.
Step #1
You must first determine where you want tile installed.
Step #2
It's easiest to draw a diagram of the area on a sheet of paper. You will be measuring squares or rectangles so draw your area accordingly.
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AREA 2
80"x 30"
AREA 1
30"x 20"
Step # 3
Measure the rectangles and write down the measurements.
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example: area 1 is 30" wide by 20" high
area 2 is 80" wide by 30" high
Step #4
Once you have measured and recorded all your boxes its time to do the math. You will multiply all your measurements individually and record the numbers.
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example area 1 (30x20) = 600
area 2 (80x30) = 2400
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Add the final numbers together
600+2400 = 3000
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This gets you the total square inches. Since tile is ordered by square feet you will divide the number by 144.
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example 3000 / 144 = 20.83 sq ft
Step #5
It's time to add some additional tile for wastage / breakage. I recommend 15%
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example 20.83 x 1.15 = 23.95 Lets round up to 24 sq ft
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Step #6
The last step (and in my opinion, the most important) is to give us a call to set up your professional backsplash installation!
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