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    How many tiles do I need for a bathroom?

    Rivera Green Tiles 15x30cm

    If you’re thinking of tiling your bathroom, one of the first things you’ll need to do is work exactly how many tiles you are going to need.

    This can be tricky since there are lots of things you need to consider. However, with a bit of helpful advice, and the use of online tools such as a Tile Calculator, you should be able to work out exactly how many tiles you are going to need for your floors and walls.

    Make sure to carry on reading to work out how many tiles you will need for a bathroom.

    How to work out the size of your bathroom

    One of the biggest factors in determining how many tiles you are going to need is the size of your bathroom, and also, where you are planning to tile.

    For example, a large family bathroom might have completely different tiling needs from an en-suite. Another factor is the design of your bathroom. If you have a complex layout with lots of nooks and crannies, you’ll obviously need more tile than if you have a much simpler layout.

    The good news is that measuring a room isn’t particularly difficult thing to do yourself. Plus, help is at hand in the form of our Tile Calculator app, which will do all the maths for you once you’ve measured your chosen room.

    The basic method for calculating the total area of a floor or wall is the same. There are a few nuisances that you will need to be aware of, but we’ll flag those up to you later.

    How to measure a bathroom wall: a step-by-step guide

    Step 1

    It’s always best to work either in centimetres (cm) or millimetres (mm) when measuring a bathroom wall.

    The easiest way to do is draw out the wall (or walls) you are planning to tile on a piece of paper and then measure the width and the height of the wall you want to tile with a tape measure and then multiple them by each other. Don’t forget to make sure you factor in things such as plug sockets, windows and also doors.

    Step 2

    Then using our free Tile Calculator tool, input these values, making sure to do so in metres. The Tile Calculator will then work out the total area and show you how many square metres worth of tiles you need to buy for your wall.  

    Step 3

    Once you know how many square metres you need for your bathroom wall, you can start to do the fun bit – which is picking your tiles. And, with hundreds of high-quality, low-cost tiles available to order for next working day delivery, Tile Warehouse is the perfect place to begin your search for bathroom tiles.

    How to measure a bathroom floor: a step-by-step guide

    Homestone Pearl Tiles 60x60cm

    Step 1

    Just like a bathroom wall, it’s always best to work either in centimetres (cm) or millimetres (mm) when measuring your bathroom floor.

    The simplest way to do this is draw out the floor you are planning to tile on a piece of paper and then measure the width and depth of the area you want to tile and then multiple them by each other. Don’t forget to factor in things like baths, showers etc when doing your measurements.

    Step 2

    Then using the Tile Calculator tool, input these values, making sure to do so in metres. The Tile Calculator will then work out the total area and show you how many square metres worth of tiles you will need to buy for your floor.

    Step 3

    Finally, don’t forget to allow for wastage when calculating how many tiles you will need for your bathroom. The Tile Calculator has a handy feature that does this for you, adding 10% more tiles in the event of damage when cutting and fitting tiles.

    All that’s left then to do is pick your chosen tiles for your floor. And don’t forget at Tile Warehouse we offer free delivery on all orders over £300.

    Watch our video

    We’ve also teamed up with YouTuber Proper DIY to create a video to show the best way to work out how many tiles you will need to tile your bathroom. Make sure to give it a watch. It’s full of useful tips and techniques.

    Need more information?

    If you need help choosing the right tiles for your home, then feel free to contact our Customer Services team.

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