I want to install granite tile counters in my kitchen. For budgeting, how many tiles would I need?
2007-07-19 04:29:12 · 12 answers · asked by Regina F 1 in Home & Garden ➔ Decorating & Remodeling
depending on the configuration and the edge details, etc of your countertop you will need more than 100 tiles to compensate for the waste that will occur. Usually 10% extra or 10 tiles would be sufficient. It is better to have extra than to have to go buy more and not be able to buy material that is from the same lot.
2007-07-19 04:35:26 · answer #1 · answered by Val H 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
100sf of counter space is huge, almost the size of my kitchen .
Bugbyte is correct, the books recommend adding 10 % for the extras you need for odd corners. ( You therefore buy 110 tiles).
You can sketch out the shape or shapes of the tops involved and get a more accurate estimate. Draw the counter top shapes with a ruler, 1 inch can represent 1 foot .
Keep in mind if your top is say 26ins wide you will have two full tiles and then have to cut another for the extra 2 ins ( 12 plus12 plus 2). This cut tile can supply at least one other 2ins piece depending on the edge shape of the tile or the patterning of the the tile.
2007-07-19 05:01:19 · answer #2 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋
Proably 144 if the room is square. You will grout between the tiles up to a quarter of an inch, so you'll be cutting some of the tiles along two walls (or all four walls). You should buy extra tiles to account for breakage during installation and to have matching tiles should any get damaged later (even years). If you are using vinyl tiles, there won't be grout and if the room is actually larger than 12' (even if it's only an inch) you'll need another row that can be trimmed. The usual method is to find the center of the room and tile out from there.
2016-05-17 10:00:23 · answer #3 · answered by ? 3 · 0⤊ 0⤋
100
2007-07-19 04:34:30 · answer #4 · answered by darindog 1 · 0⤊ 0⤋
i would buy 110 tiles, and to the answer above me, my brother has a counter top that is 20'X5'. that is 100sf. yes a large counter top. but we all use it and do a lot of cooking, we needed all the space. we have 2 party's a month, 150-200 people each party.
2007-07-19 04:42:30 · answer #5 · answered by waljac6108 5 · 0⤊ 0⤋
It should take 100 tiles.
However, you will have to buy full boxes. The number you purchase depends on the number packed per box.
You would buy only 100 if they were packed 10 pieces per box, and there was none broken or you don't break any.
Based on the packing, you may buy more than 100.
2007-07-19 04:41:29 · answer #6 · answered by ed 7 · 0⤊ 0⤋
My dear,
One tile is one square foot.So 100 tiles but you may have to cut some so get some extra.
2007-07-19 04:39:58 · answer #7 · answered by Don Verto 7 · 1⤊ 0⤋
assuming your 100sf counter is perfect square, then...
theoretically its 100 pcs of tiles, however you should alot space in between tiles for the grout.
since you dont want unused tiles leftover... buy 90 tiles first.
then, buy how many tiles you still need after.
btw, dnt forget to use grout sealer...
2007-07-19 04:45:19 · answer #8 · answered by sherwin 2 · 0⤊ 1⤋
I would buy a set of 9 tiles.
This will provide an area of 108 sq ft. with an excess of only 8 sq. ft.
There seemingly is no way to get either only 8 (only 96 sq. ft.) or 10 (120 sq ft.) to fill the 100 sq. ft. area you need without extra excess.
This situation is such a conundrum when building "in squares."
MY SUGGESTION is to somehow add a need for the extra 8 sq. ft. (with a floor-overlay) in your entry to your home.
GOOD LUCK!
2007-07-19 04:53:57 · answer #9 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 1⤋
you know 12" X 12" is a square foot right? you will need at least 100 if you cut everything perfect and have no loss.
2007-07-19 04:33:13 · answer #10 · answered by Anonymous · 0⤊ 0⤋