Contents
- 1 How to apply the online calculator?
- 2 Manual calculations
- 3 Consumption and calculation of grout
Trowel manufacturers assume an approximate amount of material used to plan tile joints. As for a beginner, and for a master, first of all, it is necessary to correctly calculate the required amount of grout to perform high-quality work on time. For this, there are many methods based on physical formulas. An online tile calculation calculator for tiles will help to accomplish this work in a few seconds.
How to apply the online calculator?
In the given table it is necessary to maintain the parameters of length, width, thickness of the tile, as well as the width of the joint and the density of the grout. Click the "Calculate" button and get an instant effective result. Of course, the table does not take into account the percent error( uneven tiles, cutting to the pipes, the state of the facing surface).Only in the individual order the master will be able to eliminate minor errors in advance, and also to simulate the result in an advantageous position. Thus, to calculate the amount of grout for the tile will not be difficult, and most importantly, promptly and efficiently.
| Calculation type | Choose settlement typeUniversal |
| Tile format( mm) | Choose tile format |
| Seam width( mm) | Choose joint width |
| Stowage area( m2) | |
| Trowel flow( kg / m2) | |
| Amount neededgrout( kg) |
Manual calculations
You can also use the following formula to avoid double and economical laying of the finishing tile:
x =( A + B) * H * W * P /( A *B), where A is the length of the tile, B is the width, H is the thickness, W is the width of the seam between the tiles, P is densest grout.
The result obtained will be more accurate with a small width of not seams. And for better and quicker counting, it's best to use a grout flow calculator for joints. Here, a more accurate and complex system of obtaining the necessary data is used.
Consumption and calculation of grout
Before calculating the amount of grouting, it is necessary to familiarize yourself with the method of preparation of the mixture, its ratio to the size of the tile. In order not to increase the consumption of the trowelling mass, it is necessary to prepare it correctly. The mixture must be mixed very carefully, so that a uniform mass is obtained. Latex or usual pure water is added to the finished material. It is important to observe the proportions in order not to disturb the process of preparation of the trowelling mixture.
Grouting is cement, epoxy, but basically the first option is used. Due to it it is possible to admit the necessary width for the mobility of the tile without breaking the seam. This method allows:
- to hide all tile defects;
- to extend the life of the facing product( the tile will not crack and fall off);
- aesthetic look of the finished work;
- reliability and safety of construction.
With the calculation of the trowel for a tile that has a calculator, it is possible to make the calculation of the material quickly and productively, saving the time for the main job of laying the lined product.
To calculate the amount of glue required for laying the ceramic, it is necessary to assess the smoothness and condition of the base for the tile, determine the thickness of the adhesive layer and the dimensions of the plates used. The thinner the walls, the less glue needed.
The grout must match the primary color of the coating, most often white color is used. To agree more exact result on the grout consumption per 1 m2, it is necessary to determine the amount of space for future work. The result obtained using the grout calculation calculator is increased to a larger number and do not forget about 2-3 percent of the possible error. Only in this way it is possible to purchase building materials with confidence and saves on correctly drawn up estimates.
Online tile joint grout calculator is available for every user around the clock and completely free!
