Tips on Measuring for Ceramic Tile
Before you begin, measure the length and width of the tiling area - round up to the nearest foot. You will also need to know the size of the tiles you are using for the project. A 10 percent waste allowance for cutting and breakage is automatically included in the total.

If you wish to apply border tiles for accent, enter the total length of the border in lineal feet and the length of each border tile in inches.

Countertops and backsplashes require a wide variety of trim pieces that must be individually selected at the tile store.