Measure first
Measure each plane separately and deduct fixtures or openings only when they will not receive the selected finish.
Plan countertops, backsplashes, showers, tile and bathroom flooring.
Estimate countertop area and material cost.
Estimate backsplash tiles from backsplash length and height with outlet deductions.
Estimate kitchen floor tiles after cabinet and island footprint deductions.
Estimate bathroom floor and wall tile coverage with opening deductions.
Estimate shower wall and floor tiles from shower dimensions and tiled-wall count.
Countertops, backsplashes, showers, bathroom tile, mortar and flooring projects.
Measure each plane separately and deduct fixtures or openings only when they will not receive the selected finish.
Where a calculator asks for coverage, yield, spacing, density, package size or price, use the value from the actual product or quote whenever possible.
Wet-area waterproofing, substrate preparation and local plumbing/building requirements are separate from material quantity calculations.