A preliminary calculation will allow you to plan your renovation budget and think through the bathroom design in detail. If you correctly calculate the number of tiles, you will not have to purchase additional material during the finishing process.
To measure the room you need to use a tape measure. The most accurate values can be obtained using a laser device. Having found out the parameters of the bathroom (height and length of the walls, dimensions of the doorway), you can make preliminary calculations number of tiles. The simplest option is when the room has the outline of a rectangle or square. In this case, it is necessary to measure the minimum number of walls.
If the bathroom has a complex shape, you must carefully measure all protruding elements and take into account existing niches.
The results need to be recorded on the diagram, so it will be easier to calculate the materials. A drawing made to scale will also allow you to take into account all the details of the bathroom design and correctly plan the arrangement of furniture. The calculation algorithm is influenced by the type of laying of floor tiles (diagonal, rectangular, rhombus, etc.).
2. Basic rules for calculating tiles
The calculation algorithm is quite simple. When calculating the exact number of tiles, you will need formulas for determining the perimeter and area of a rectangle.
To calculate the wall area we use the following formula:
Parameters A and B (width and length of the room) alternate depending on the specific area.
The perimeter of the rectangle is calculated by the formula:
P = (B + A) * 2.
Designations in formulas:
- S - area of a certain surface in the bathroom, sq.m;
- P - designation of the perimeter of the room, m;
- A - bathtub width parameter, m;
- B - length dimension of the room;
- H is the value of the wall height.
Calculation scheme:
- The total area of the room is obtained by adding the square meters of individual bathroom walls;
- Then, from the obtained value, you should subtract those areas that will not be laid with tiles, for example, the area of the door opening to the room or window.
In order to reduce material consumption, cladding is not done in the space under the bathtub. This option possible if installation is planned decorative screen. In this case, the height of the room for calculation is measured from the top level of the side.
Some sites provide a special calculator that allows you to determine the required volume of material for purchase. Using such programs, you can make the task easier when calculating the amount of material if tiles of different shades are combined.
3. Calculation of tiles for a bathroom with a total area of 4 sq.m.
Main dimensions of this room:
- Wall with opening - 2150 mm;
- The length of the short wall is 1900 mm;
- Doorway - 700x2000 mm;
- Room height - 2700 mm.
Dimensions of the selected bathroom tile collection:
- Wall tiles white- 500x250 mm;
- Green wall tiles - 500x250 mm;
- Decor - 500x250 mm;
- Green floor tiles - 500x500 mm.
Facing plan
Tiles intended for flooring are laid in one tone. White tiles are planned on the wall with the door. The remaining surfaces of the walls are supposed to be done with alternating colors along vertical stripes, as well as adding decor.
Calculation of floor tiles
We determine the parameter for the area of one tile: S = 0.5 x 0. 5 = 0.25 sq.m;
- Total floor area: S = 4 sq.m;
- Calculation of the number of tile elements for the entire floor area: 4 / 0.25 = 16 pieces.
Calculation of tiles for bathroom walls
Wall decoration elements have the same format (width and height).
- One of the walls (with an opening) is covered with white tiles, let's calculate its area without the door: S = (2.15x2.7) - (0.7x2) = 5.805 - 1.4 = 4.405 sq.m;
- Area of one wall tile: S = 0.5 x 0.25 = 0.125 sq.m;
- Number of white tiles for a wall with an opening: 4.405 / 0.125 = 36 pieces (round the number up);
Let's consider another calculation method, which is suitable for surfaces with tiles of different colors.
- Number of tiles in width for other walls:
1.9 m: 1.9 / 0.5 = 3.8 pieces;
2.15 m: 2.15 / 0.5 = 4.3 pieces; - Number of tiles around the perimeter of three walls: (3.8 x 2) +4.3 = 11.9 pieces;
- We calculate how many elements fit in height: 2.7 / 0.25 = 10.8 pieces.
This value can be rounded down if you plan to install a stretch ceiling; - In this example the tile strips different colors oriented vertically.
Laying green tiles is planned in 8 vertical rows, taking into account decorative elements: (8 x 10.8) - 4 = 86.4 - 4 = 83 pieces; - Number of white tiles for three walls in width: 11.9 - 8 = 4 pieces.
For three walls in total: 4 x 10.8 = 44 pieces.
Final volume values of tiles for bathroom walls
White tiles: (36+44) = 80 pieces;
. Green tile: 83 pieces;
. Decor: 4 pieces.
When calculating the number of tiles, it is better to take into account the safety factor. If the material is damaged, the remains can be used without discrepancies in shades.
Sometimes it is very difficult to imagine what your bathroom will look like after renovation. Many people, due to their way of thinking, are not able to see a tile and imagine how it will look in the room. Of course, you can look at the interior options offered by the manufacturer's designers and do one-on-one... But this option is often not suitable, since the premises are designer interiors rarely coincide in size and shape with real, standard bathrooms.
How to understand whether this or that tile will suit you or not? Option one is to arrange a meeting with the designer in one of the stores. Using specialized programs, a virtual tile layout will be created according to your dimensions. Of the minuses - you will have to buy tiles in this store, you will spend a lot of time with the designer, because... people rarely understand each other from the first word. With what more options tiles you are considering - the more time you will spend.
The second option is to learn how to work with tile layout programs. Unfortunately, the programs are entirely paid, and learning them can take a lot of time.
The third option is to use our service to lay out the tiles yourself. It is absolutely free, it allows you not only to visualize color combinations tiles, but also calculate in detail required amount, taking into account savings on tile cutting. We will tell you how to lay out tiles in this service on this page.
To create a layout you will need:
- Dimensions of all walls in the room
- Doorway size. If the door is installed, then to the width door leaf you need to add 10cm to the height of 5cm.
- Bath size. The length is usually equal to the length of the wall to which the bathtub is adjacent. Width and height are also needed. The height of the bathtub is usually adjusted with legs, so you need to decide on the desired height.
- Tile collection.
Start creating a layout
Go to the page of the collection whose layout you want to create. Find the “Create Layout” button on the page and click it. The tile layout creation program will launch.
Appearance
At the top there are tabs on which control and settings buttons are grouped. 
Room parameters
On the Room Settings tab, click the button. A dialog box will open allowing you to enter room size settings. Please note that changing these settings will reset all entered data. Therefore, you need to enter them at the very beginning of working with the layout service. When you enter the dimensions of a room in the work area, the walls of the room will be displayed in accordance with the entered dimensions. After setting the dimensions, use the zoom buttons to increase or decrease the scale of the layout to fit the screen size to comfortably continue working with the layout. 
Installing objects
On the "Objects in the room" tab you can place a bathtub, sink, mirror, door in your room. When you click on the icons depicting an object, a dialog box will open for entering the dimensions and position of the object in the room. The input results will be displayed in the layout work area. 
Tile laying grid, installation of borders, mosaics
On the "Tiles" tab, you can shift the tile layout grid, change the layout direction (vertically, horizontally), install borders and mosaics. The cell size of the layout grid is automatically calculated based on the size of the base tile.
- Layout direction (vertical or horizontal)
The tiles can be laid both “lying” and “standing”, if the design of the decorative elements and the size of the borders allow it. To change the direction of the layout, click with the mouse on the image of the wall on which you want to change the direction of the layout, and then click on the first button in the row with the image of two arrows. If the laying direction needs to be changed for all walls, then do this operation for each wall.
- Grid shift, first tile size, end tile size, cropping control
Beautiful tile installation involves cutting the tiles evenly from left to right. right side, centering decorative elements, adjusting seams to the height of the bathtub and much more. You can do all this by activating the wall by clicking on its image, and then using the buttons with arrows (). The direction of the arrow indicates in which direction the layout grid will be shifted. The shift step is 1 cm.
- Borders and mosaics
Curbs are narrow decorative elements, usually installed to create a harmonious transition between tiles various colors, as well as for zoning the room. Installation of borders within one wall should be the entire length or height of the wall, otherwise the geometry of the tile layout will be shifted, which is extremely unsightly. Installation of borders is done by pressing the button with the image of two solid vertical (for vertical, ) or horizontal lines (). When you click the button, a dialog box opens in which you first select the number of the wall on which you want to install the border, then select the border from the list of available borders, and then use the up and down arrow buttons to move the row with the border higher or lower. When installing a mosaic (buttons and ), it is possible to set the width of the mosaic row.
Laying tiles
On the "Layout" tab, you install the tiles on your walls, edited in the previous steps. More information about the capabilities of this step and controls:
- Changing the seam color
To improve the visual perception of the layout, you can change the color of the tile joint. To change, click on the "Seam Color" button and select the desired color in the dialog box that opens. Unfortunately, the grout color cannot be changed for individual rows or tiles. You will immediately see the resulting result in the work area.
- Wall background color
To improve the visual perception of the display, you can change the background color of the walls. For example, when the tile has a single color grey colour, it's hard to see places where you haven't installed tiles. By changing the background color to a darker or lighter one, you will immediately see empty areas of the layout. To change, click on the "Background Color" button and select the desired color in the dialog box that opens.
- Selecting tiles for installation
To select the tile you want to lay out, click on the "Select Tile" button. A dialog box will open in which the tile images will be located. For convenience, the tiles are divided into tabs with the names of tile types - Regular (basic, background) tiles, Decors - tiles with a pattern, and Panels - sets of tiles with a pattern, together forming a complete pattern or composition. The tile is selected by clicking on the image. The selected tile is displayed at the top of the service.
- Rotate tiles 180 degrees
In some cases, it is necessary to accurately indicate the direction of laying tiles with a pattern in order to beautifully join their pattern. To do this, there is an option to flip the tiles 180 degrees. At the top of the service there is a checkbox with the inscription “Flip” (a field for placing a checkmark/bird). With this option enabled, all installed tiles will be flipped 180 degrees relative to their image.
- The process of installing tiles on walls
Once you have selected a tile, simply move your mouse over the wall where you want to install the tile. IN in the right place click the mouse, the tile image will be installed in this place. To cancel the installation, click in this place again - the tile will be removed.
- Reflection of calculations
In addition to visually displaying the location of tiles on the walls, the service also calculates the number of tiles used. Moreover, if, depending on the browser settings, there is a possibility of slight distortion of the picture, then the calculations are entirely based on the mathematical calculation of the coordinates of each object. You can view the calculations by clicking on the "Show calculations" button in the upper right corner. The results will be displayed in a summary table below the wall images. The table contains information on the number of whole tiles (C), cut vertically (Pv), horizontally (Pg), cut in two planes (Pvg), the area of actual laying, and the required quantity for laying.
When calculating the required number of tiles, based on the optimal algorithm for the consumption of scraps, the number of whole tiles for laying is calculated (in other words, the laying of scraps without overspending is taken into account). If tiles are cut in two planes, the trimmings are considered unsuitable for use.
You can independently check the correctness of the calculations by clicking the mouse in the calculation table in the cells with the number of required tiles - the tiles on the walls will be marked with a red fill. Clicking again will remove this fill.
Video instructions for creating a tile layout
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Bathroom finishing - difficult process. Except technological subtleties There is also a problem with the design. Baths, toilets, and combined bathrooms are usually tiled. But how to plan its placement on the walls so that the finish is beautiful? For those who decide to do the repairs themselves, there is a good solution - to use software. There are special programs for laying out tiles, there are such sections in general construction or design software, and then there are online service from large manufacturers and stores selling finishing materials. They will be discussed further.
Tile 6.0
Specialized program for laying out tiles and wallpaper. There are three versions: Home for home use, Profi - for professionals, Profi+Render - professional with advanced functionality. For self-creation The design is suitable for Tile 6.0 Home, but it is not free - 1000 rubles per month of use. All of them can be purchased on the campaign website tile3D.com. Naturally, there are hacked copies, but it’s difficult to say how safe it is to download them.
The program in its current version is good: even the stripped-down home version allows you to create three-dimensional projects (3D) and receive calculations based on necessary materials(in addition to whole and cut tiles, he counts the amount of glue and grout for the seams). What else can she do:
- Take into account door and window openings, columns, arches and other curved surfaces.
- It is possible to add new tiles to the directory and save them for future use.
- Tiles can be installed and moved at any angle.
- You can add three-dimensional images of other objects (bathtub, shower, etc.) by specifying their coordinates.
- The program calculates the tiles and Supplies, but in the “home” version you cannot print them, but you can copy them from the screen or take a screenshot and print them as an image, not a table.
In addition, you can change the degree of illumination, shine and relief of the tile. All these settings can be made for each individual object. What’s also good is that the site has educational videos on how to use the program, where the creation of a project is described step by step. Working in the program is easy, the interface is clear, and you can master it the first time. One of the disadvantages of the home version is that you cannot get a scan along the walls, which is completely inconvenient. In general, the program is good, but not free.
ViSoft Premium
This is specialized bathroom design software for professionals. One of the functions is tile layout. In the database big number samples - almost 39 thousand types of tiles from different manufacturers (at the time of writing there were 362 of them). The layout project is developed based on the samples that are in the database; new ones cannot be added.
Here is a summary of the program's capabilities:
- Selected tile samples are automatically placed in the specified area.
- It is possible to view other layout options.
- To create a bathroom interior, you can choose plumbing fixtures from a huge database. In this case, the sets are compiled automatically. If necessary, they can be adjusted.
- During the creation process, the project can be turned in any direction, evaluating the result from different points.
- Take “snapshots” of the results obtained.
There are two operating modes: drawing and sketch. In drawing mode, a black and white image is created, which can later be “filled” with different colors. Sketch mode - immediately with color.
Ceramic 3D
Good professional software for creating bathroom designs. Naturally, it is not free, but there is a demo version with full functionality that is available to everyone without payment. The free license is valid for 1 month. If you decide to lay out the tiles for yourself, this is a good option, but you must meet the specified deadline.
Ceramik 3D program - available in a demo version for a period of 1 month, it is free
Ceramic 3D allows you to quickly create projects: each operation takes about 2-4 seconds. So simple projects“built” in 5 minutes, complex ones require 15-20 minutes. Here is the set of functions:
- creation of premises of any configuration according to exact dimensions, including attic ones;
- easy drawing of niches, shelves, ledges, boxes of any configuration;
- the ability to create a tile outline of any shape (polygonal, round, etc.);
- drawing of columns and their decoration;
- saving styling patterns of any complexity;
- replacing the contours and dimensions of the room while maintaining the layout;
- the ability to create stairs and decorate them with tiles;
- automatic calculation of the number of tiles.
In general, Ceramic 3D is not only a program for laying tiles. In it you can create and overall design bathroom and work out the design of other elements or parts of the room that involve laying tiles. It’s nice that the program comes with detailed lessons that make it easy to master.
Compass-3D LT
This free version professional program for volumetric design of various objects and parts, created by the Russian company ASCON. So it's not just a tile layout program. This is just one small part of it. The Compass-3D LT version is an introductory version that allows you to master volumetric modeling and planning. The program comes with training materials - videos and graphic examples.
The 3D compass in its lightweight version has very limited functionality, but it is more than enough for laying out tiles. To plan the layout of the tiles during installation, a package with a construction configuration is downloaded (there is also a mechanical engineering configuration). The basic and building packages require approximately 3.5 GB of disk space.
With this program you can:
- make a site plan;
- develop a room design using various finishing materials and evaluate the result in the form of a three-dimensional picture;
- develop unique decorative items and obtain their drawings;
- upon completion of the project, receive drawings indicating dimensions.
In general, the program is multifunctional even in the free version. At the same time, you can master the basics of 3D design.
A simple program for laying tiles without special effects - Arculator 7
If you do not need a three-dimensional image, but just need to look at the layout, and even calculate the amount of material without errors, pay attention to the Arculator 7 program. It is designed for calculating materials for internal finishing works. That is, with its help you can accurately determine the required amount of tiles, wallpaper, laminate, etc. It is also possible to calculate the amount of materials for ventilated facades. A pleasant surprise: this program for laying out tiles (and more) is free.
What you can do in it:
- Create surfaces of any size and shape, place openings of any shape on them.
- The position of the tiles can be adjusted and rotated at any angle.
- Objects can be located on one surface different sizes in different directions.
Learning how not to work is not a problem even for the least “advanced” user. The interface is clear, the computer requirements are very modest, it takes up less than 1 MB of disk space. An excellent option if you only need a layout, and not develop a design with the placement of plumbing fixtures, furniture, etc.
What else can you work with?
In addition to specialized programs, there are many software, designed for planning other objects, but which has sections for laying out tiles. If you have experience in one of them, it will be easier to work with a familiar interface than to master a new one. Here are some general construction or furniture programs, in which you can draw tiles.
- AvtoCad (AutoCad) is a general construction program with wide functionality (2D and 3D available).
- NanoCad is an analogue of the one described above, but it is a Russian development. The basic version is free.
- PRO100 (PRO100). The program is designed for the design of furniture, but there is a solid section for designing the layout of tiles, laminate, and wallpaper. Many people say that it is easier to work in it than in AutoCad.
- SketchUp is a program for designing rooms and furniture; there is a section for tiles, but the functionality is limited and difficult to work with. In addition, you have to manually recalculate the quantity as errors in calculations are common.
Of course, this is not specialized software and it is not so convenient to work with them. But if you have already worked on them in other sections, it will be easier and faster to understand than learning to design in a new program.
Online tile layout programs
Most large online stores selling tiles or manufacturers provide the opportunity to create free online own project. The peculiarity is that basically you can only work with those collections that are on the resource. You cannot enter your own data into such programs.
They work on the principle of browser games—no need to download or install them. You work through a browser on the campaign resource. The procedure for creating a project is standard: you select or draw a floor plan for which you need to create a tile layout, select a collection (from those that are on the site), then create a layout. Based on the results, a list is usually generated: how many tiles are needed, you can also print or save the layout that you made in the form of a scan along the walls.
If you decide to renovate the bathroom, then to finish the walls and create flooring in most cases, ceramic tiles are chosen. This is a moisture-resistant and durable material, so it is perfect for finishing sanitary facilities. But tile is a fairly expensive material, so during the renovation process the question will certainly arise as to how much it will be needed to decorate the room. How to count bathroom tiles so that there is no surplus, but no shortage?
Ceramic tiles are probably the best choice finishing material for rooms with difficult conditions operation, which includes the bathroom. Before carrying out repairs, you need to make a calculation of the tiles for the bathroom in order to correctly determine the required amount of material.
We take measurements of the bathroom
Before you calculate the tiles for the bathroom, you need to arm yourself with a tape measure and take measurements of the room. You will need to measure the length of the walls and their height. It’s easiest if the room has the correct shape of a square or rectangle. In the first case, it will be enough to measure one of the walls, in the second - two.
If the room has a complex configuration, it has niches or protruding elements, remove correct measurements more difficult. You will have to measure all the elements of the room.
The results obtained should be written down, or even better, a plan of the room should be drawn up to scale. This plan will be useful when developing a renovation design project and in order to calculate how much material to buy. It will be possible to mark the arrangement of plumbing fixtures, furniture and other necessary things.
We make calculations for bathroom tiles
To determine the consumption of ceramic tiles, you need to remember the simplest formulas for calculating the area and perimeter of a rectangle. The area is calculated using the formula:
To calculate the perimeter you will need the formula:
P = (D + L) * 2,
The following symbols are used in the formulas:
- S – wall area, expressed in m²
- P – room perimeter (m)
- D is the length of the room.
- L – width of the room.
- H – wall height.
The total area of the room is the sum of the areas of the walls. When calculating this parameter, the area of surfaces that are not planned to be tiled is subtracted from the result obtained, usually a door in a bathroom.
Advice! Sometimes, in order to save material, tiles are not placed in the space under the bathroom, because if a screen is installed, these surfaces will be reliably hidden from view. If this layout option is chosen, then the height of the walls to which the bathtub is adjacent is measured starting from the side.
Calculation example
To make it clearer how calculations are made, let's use an example. Room available rectangular shape with the following parameters:
- The long wall is 3 meters.
- Short wall – 2 meters.
- Ceiling height – 2.7 meters.
We carry out calculations:
- The perimeter in our case will be equal to: (3 + 2) * 2 = 10 meters.
- Square long wall is equal to: 3 * 2.7 = 8.1 m².
- The area of the short wall will be: 2 * 2.7 = 5.4 m²
- Provided that the width of the door is 0.6 meters and its height is 2.2 meters, its area will be equal to: 2.2 * 0.6 = 1.32 m².
- The total area of the walls to be covered will be: (8.1 * 2 + 5.4 * 2) – 1.32 = 25.68 m²
- The floor area will be: 3 * 2 = 6 m²
We count the number of tiles and other elements
To understand how many ceramic tiles you need to buy to renovate a bathroom, you need to know its size, since manufacturers produce the material different types.
Calculating the amount of material for the walls
For example, the following material is selected:
- Wall tiles rectangular size 30 by 20 cm.
- Horizontal borders measuring 10 by 20 cm.
- Pencils measuring 1.5 by 20 cm.
Let's calculate how many borders and pencils we need. To do this, you need to divide the perimeter by the length of the element. In this case, the width of the door should be subtracted from the perimeter. In our example, we get the following: (10 – 0.6) / 0.20 = 47. If the result is a fractional number, then we round up.
Since the pencil is placed on both sides of the border tile, it will need twice as much, that is, 94 pieces. Now let's calculate the area tiles, it will be 0.06 m² (0.3 m * 0.2 m). It remains to divide the total area of the room by the area of the tiles, we get: 25.68 / 0.06 = 428 pieces.
Advice! Ceramic tiles should never be purchased end-to-end, that is, in accordance with the calculations made, since part of the material will have to be cut, some may go to waste, etc. It is recommended that when using direct laying (the simplest) add 5% to the calculated quantity, when using more complex options, for example, when positioned diagonally, the increase in the calculated amount is more significant; you need to add 15%.
Calculating the amount of flooring material
Let's determine how many floor tiles are needed; the calculation follows the same principle - the area of one element is calculated, then the required quantity is calculated. For example, selected floor tiles square shape the side length is 50 cm, which means its area will be 0.25 m².
To cover the floor of the room from the example you will need: 6 / 0.25 = 24 pcs. Above are examples of how to count tiles for a bathroom if you plan to use one type of material.
If a combination of colors is used, then you need to separately calculate how many tiles of different types are needed. Run these complex calculations It’s difficult to do it manually; a special program will help you determine the material consumption. It is very simple, you just need to enter the dimensions of the tiles and the room, and select the layout option. The program will do the rest itself.
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Production repair work begin with the right choice technology and acquisition of relevant materials. Floor finishing works ceramic tiles are no exception.
In our time, high-quality tiles have ceased to be a scarce finishing material, and floor coverings are not done so often that it is necessary to purchase ceramics for future use. large quantities. Therefore, it is necessary to calculate the tiles for the floor correctly, taking into account the specifics of the technology and the possibility of making spot repairs of the floor covering.
Correct is the calculation of flow rate with a minimum error, and only in a larger direction. This will save money and eliminate unpleasant surprises when there is not enough material and you need to at least buy more.
Despite its apparent simplicity, the calculation of the need for ceramics must be made taking into account many factors that influence the consumption of tiles:
- size and configuration of the room;
- type of flooring (straight, offset, diagonal);
- tile format.
The length and width of the room are measured with a tape measure
Determination of tile consumption in square meters
Monotonous floor finishing with ceramic tiles using direct laying, diagonal laying or offset tiling is a common technology. Calculating the need for tiles in this situation begins with measuring the floor with a tape measure and calculating its area by multiplying the length in meters by the width.
6.3 m x 3.1 m = 19.53 sq. m.
To calculate in square meters the amount of tiles required to finish this area must be added to the resulting value by 10% and the result rounded up, taking into account the trimming of products during the gluing process and possible damage to the material.
Floor tile packaging
19, 53 sq. m. x 1, 1 = 21, 483 sq. m. We round up and get 22 sq. m. tiles
The packaging with ceramics indicates how many square meters of material are contained in a box of tiles, for example, 1.1 square meters. Dividing our obtained consumption value by this value, we get how many packs are required:
22: 1, 1 = 20 packs - the final result of calculating the need for tiles. If the value is fractional, then the number of packages must be rounded up to whole units.
Counting when laying diagonally
Sticking tiles diagonally allows you to hide defects in the geometry of the room, which justifies a slightly higher consumption of ceramics when using this type of flooring.
When laying tiles diagonally, 15% must be added to the floor area, since adjusting the ceramics when fastening in this way creates more substandard waste, and the result is also rounded up.
19, 53 sq. m. x 1.15 = 22.46 sq. m.
After rounding we get 23 sq. m. facing material, divide by the square footage of the ceramics in the box and get the amount of tiles expressed in packs:
23 sq. m. : 1.1 sq. m. = 20.9 packs. We round up and get how many tiles you need to purchase - 21 boxes.
If the room has a different shape (trapezoid, polygon, oval, circle), then the area of these figures is determined using the corresponding mathematical formulas, or the floor is divided into simple geometric components (rectangles, triangles), the area of which must be calculated separately and summed up, and then, taking into account the type of flooring, apply an increasing factor of 1.1 or 1.15.
When laying tiles diagonally, the calculation is made in the same order as with conventional
Piece method for determining flow
This calculation of the need for material gives a smaller error and is used mainly when using expensive finishing materials using the direct laying method or when creating an artistic panel on the floor. When laying ceramics diagonally, this calculation method is not applicable.
Let's look at the calculation using a specific example.
Room dimensions: 6.3 m x 3.1 m.
Product dimensions: 0.25 m x 0.20 m.
At direct way When laying ceramics across a room, the length of the room will fit the following number of sheets of ceramics:
6.3 m: 0.2 m = 31.5 pieces. Round up and get 32 pieces.
The width of the room will fit:
3.1 m: 0.25 m = 12.4 pieces. After rounding we get 13 pieces.
We multiply these values and get:
416: 10 = 41.6 packs. Round up and we get 42 packs of tiles.
Experts say that piece-by-piece calculation of tiles is more accurate.
Combined demand calculation
In this case, a sketch map of the floor finish is drawn up, measurements are taken of individual sections of the base and the format of the corresponding tile.
First, using the piecemeal method, the amount of ceramics involved in the composition of the panel or ornament in the center of the room is calculated, and then, in square meters or also piecemeal, you need to calculate how many sheets will be needed to decorate the background areas with monotonous cladding, taking into account the difference in waste between direct laying and laying according to diagonals.
Results
Using these recommendations, you can minimize the likelihood of errors in calculating the need for ceramics and save not only on the minimum amount of remaining material, but also on the absence of the need for additional trips to purchase tiles in case of shortage.
