To calculate the number of tiles you need, measure the space to be tiled and add the waste factor, which is the percentage of tiles lost when drilling or cutting them.
"Waste Factor"
— Lefteris Arabatzis
The waste factor must take into account the size of the joints, because larger joints mean fewer tiles and the laying pattern. For example, a horizontal pattern requires fewer tiles than a diagonal one.
Bathroom, Floor, Kitchen
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It would be good to estimate 10% more than the exact square footage we need (from the same lot) due to wear and tear that may occur from the installation crew or in the future.
