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On the one hand, renovation allows you to revive any room and even an entire building, but on the other hand, it is a source of great concern. If we consider the bathroom, then the very first task will be how to choose and calculate the right tiles for the bathroom. At first glance, there is nothing complicated here, but there are some nuances that can simplify the process and significantly speed it up.
Correct calculation of tiles is a guarantee of quality
Where to begin?
If the choice of tiles and its external design has been made, the question arises of how much it needs to be purchased. Experts advise sketching sketches on sheets of paper, which will significantly help bring all your plans to life. Calculation of tiles for a bathroom includes several stages:
- measuring the bathroom and tile sizes;
- choosing a tile laying method;
- calculating the number of floor tiles based on the area and perimeter of the bathroom;
- determining the amount of wall tiles in a similar way, minus doors;
- finding the length of the border, which consists of the perimeter of the room minus the doorway;
- calculation of the number of “pencil” borders used.
Correct calculation is the key to quality results
As you can see, calculating ceramic tiles for a bathroom is a fairly simple process. However, there are some nuances that are taken into account depending on various factors. But about this in order.
Plain styling
To determine the required number of single-color bathroom tiles, first measure the dimensions of the walls. Width and height measurements are taken near both walls, ceiling and floor. This is done because most apartments have disproportionate walls.
[note] If the obtained numbers differ, the choice is made in favor of the largest one. This will allow you to work calmly without having to purchase additional tiles during the installation process. [/note]
Plain tiles are easier to lay
Having received the dimensions of the room, calculate the area of its walls and, based on the size of the tiles, determine the required quantity. If you need one-color tiles for the bathroom, it’s easy to calculate the quantity to purchase. It is necessary to add 15% to the resulting readings. This is done in case of damage or cuts to the material. In addition, this approach allows you to provide yourself with a supply of tiles in case of local repairs.
Multicolor styling
Two-color styling has its own characteristics. Quite often, apartment owners want to get multi-colored walls delimited by special borders. Their number is calculated by dividing the perimeter of the room by the length of one element. If the lower part of the wall is dark and the upper part is white, the calculation of the tiles for the bathroom is made taking into account the width of the borders that will be installed between the different shades.
Laying tiles with a pattern
If tiles are installed in a checkerboard pattern, the quantity is calculated in the same way as for single-color installation. That is, the area of the wall is divided by the area of the individual tile. In this case, it is worth purchasing the same number of different colors. Panel inserts or three-dimensional elements are calculated for each wall individually, based on the preferences of the home owner.
Floor tiles
Deciding on the number of tiles for flooring is even easier:
- Using a tape measure, determine the perimeter of the room and its area.
- Then, as in the case of a wall, the number of tiles is calculated.
- If necessary, the results obtained are rounded to a higher value.
- Here you also need to provide yourself with a reserve, but unlike walls, 10% will be enough.
Much debate often arises not over how to design tiles for a bathroom, but whether it is worth using them for flooring at all. The main reason is problems with removing water from a flat and sealed surface. Some craftsmen, in order to partially solve such problems, lay the rows adjacent to the walls at a slight slope, which allows water to flow from the walls to the center of the room. If you need to minimize repair costs, you can lay a more budget-friendly type of tile under the bathtub.
Floor tiles can be laid diagonally
Programs and other features
To make the correct calculations, you should consult with specialists. This will allow you to take into account all the nuances and accurately calculate the cost of not only laying tiles, but also all repairs in general. In addition, the development of modern technologies allows the use of special computer programs.
Calculation software example
Before counting the tiles for the bathroom, such software will prompt you to enter the dimensions of the room and the tiles themselves. That's all you need to get results.
[note] More advanced programs are able to take into account the width of the seam and provide the margin necessary for high-quality installation. Some of them are even able to determine the desired combination of colors or matching patterns, but experienced craftsmen advise double-checking all the results yourself. [/note]
Correctly calculating the amount of tiles for the walls and floors in the bathroom will not only protect a person from repeated trips to the store, but will also prevent the situation when the purchased tiles are not available in the store.
If you buy extra tiles, you will have to store them somewhere or take them for exchange, but it is not a fact that the store will accept the extra goods. In addition to stationary programs, many online stores install online programs on their website that can accurately determine the required amount of material.
