How do I calculate the number of ceiling tiles

When calculating the number of ceiling tiles required to repair the ceiling in the room should be guided by a few simple rules. When calculating the number of ceiling tiles required to repair the ceiling in the room should be guided by a few simple rules. Counting and counting the tiles are best at first to produce on paper. Traditionally laid slabs from the middle of the ceiling to the edge, and the "Wall" series should be the same width. Determine the position of the tiles on the paper to the nearest centimeter, and only then transferred the drawing to the ceiling. Calculating the number of ceiling tiles are best demonstrated by example: The room size of 4.7 lm at 3.8 lm Total area is 17.86 m2 On the drawing determine the number of whole tiles - they 9h7 = 63 pcs. If the edges there is a gap not exceeding 25 cm (ie, less than half the size of tiles) that the two opposing sides will go one tile, cut into two pieces of appropriate size. If the edges there is a gap of more than 25 cm (ie, more than half the size of the tiles), then each side must take into account the full tiles and then the total number of tiles may slightly increase. Total drawings shall be considered 10x8 = 80 total tiles (20 m2) Note: This calculation is made given the fact that the overall pattern on the ceiling is nowhere violated. If you allow the violation of an image (eg for furniture, where it is not clear), we can further reduce the number of tiles. To determine the number of ceiling moldings enough to calculate the perimeter of the room and round the figure up to a multiple of the length of a plinth. In this example, a 17 lm Depending on the decor of tile and on your taste, we can advise you and such a variant arrangement of tiles on the ceiling. Let us say immediately that this option is somewhat more complicated in the label, as well as may require more tiles, but the result will amaze you by its freshness and novelty. In addition, this option is perfect to the ceiling, which has an irregular configuration. Calculating the number of tiles needed for this option is similar. If you do not 100 - percent confidence in his skills, then for any calculation, we recommend you buy one or two more pieces, so as not to lose time on the road to the shop and back for only one randomly broken tiles and moldings.