TILE PLANNING
How much tile do I need?
Measure the area you plan to cover, add waste for cuts and breakage, then divide by the face area of one tile.
Example
A 30-square-foot backsplash with a 10% waste allowance needs about 33 square feet of tile coverage. If each tile covers 0.25 square feet, 33 ÷ 0.25 = 132 tiles.
What changes the amount?
- Diagonal layouts and patterns usually create more cuts.
- Niches, outlets, corners, and borders can increase waste.
- Tile dimensions should be based on actual product size.
- Extra matching tile can help with future repairs.