Can someone help me figure out how much tile i need for a backsplash?

Question

I am using 2x2 tiles on a tile sheet that is 12x12. My measurements are 273 inches across and 20 inches high. Can some one give me the equation on how to figure this out and maybe figure it out for me, Thanks!

Answer 1

What are the real measurements. Metric plaese. Cannot inches etc outdated  measment syste

Answer 2

I recently went through a remodel close to what you are doing.  Since the material I choose was really expensive... $21.00 a square foot, so I made sure my waste was low.  I did it right and had less than a square foot left over.

Since you are using 2x2 tiles, your waste will be very low as long as your installer doesn't act dumb.

You should buy 42 12x12 tiles to do the job.  That is including 5 extra pieces.  The least you would need is 39.  Here is the math:

22.75 Linear feet x 20 inches high = 37.91 square feet

The neat part of using the 2x2 tiles is there is very little to no waste.  You will use the sections you cut off on every third section.

Good Luck

Answer 3

Simple Formula:  area = width x height

(width) =  273"

(height) =  20"

= (area) = 5460 square inches (divided by square feet)

5460 sq in divided by 144 sq in = 37.92 sq ft

In practice, a tile setter will need sufficient sheets to cover the length (273" divided by 12" = 23 sheets) x sufficient sheets to cover the height (20" divided by 12" height = 2 sheets).  

2 sheets x 23 sheets = 46 sheets.  

In addition, most tile setters will require an overage of 10 per cent, or 5 more sheets, a total of 51 sheets.  Most retailers will want to sell in full case lots, so if a case has 12 sheets per case, you would need a minimum of 4 - 5 cases.