Calculate paint and tile quantities based on wall and floor area
For 4 walls (5m wide, 2.4m high) with 2 coats, minus 1 door and 2 windows, calculate the exact paint needed (about 8-10L).
For a 2m×3m bathroom floor with 30×30cm tiles, calculate ~74 tiles needed including grout spacing and 10% waste.
Pre-calculate paint and tile quantities to verify contractor quotes and purchase exact amounts to save budget.
Generally 2 coats are recommended. Going from light to dark may need only 1 coat, while dark to light may require 3+ coats.
It varies by product, but typical latex paint covers 8-12㎡ per liter. Check the product label for specifics.
Generally 2-5mm. Floor tiles use 3-5mm, wall tiles 2-3mm. Large format tiles (60×60cm+) can use 2mm or less.
10% is standard. Diagonal or complex patterns may need 15-20%. Always get tiles from the same lot for color consistency.
Yes, ceiling area = room width × length. Ceiling paint is often a different product from wall paint.
Adhesive: typically 3-5kg per ㎡. Grout: 0.5-1.5kg per ㎡ depending on tile and grout size. Follow manufacturer recommendations.
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