Follow us on...
 .
 .
Flooring Types
Flooring Info
Friendly Flooring
Guides & Checklists
Help

flooring forums

<< previous 1 next >>
Forums Home > General Floor Talk – Eve... > Shopping for Flooring > 10% extra tiles...doesn't seem right.
10% extra tiles...doesn't seem right.
Replies for 10% extra tiles...doesn't seem right.
Author Message
Darrell_G
Author Image
Joined: July 2008
Posts: 7
Location:
Posted: August 1, 2008 10:31 PM
My retailer recommended that I buy 10% extra tiles for the waste factor for ceramic tiles. Is that accurate? It seems like a lot.
Back to top
JimLaeger
Author Image
Joined: July 2008
Posts: 169
Location:
Posted: August 2, 2008 12:49 PM
RE: 10% extra tiles...doesn't seem right.
This is not a lot depending on the size of the tile. It is always recommended that you have some tile set aside for repairs and replacement.
Back to top
ManleyJerry
Author Image
Joined: July 2008
Posts: 22
Location:
Posted: August 4, 2008 6:44 PM
RE: 10% extra tiles...doesn't seem right.
Yes, 10% is standard. Not only do you want to account for waste, but you also want to have leftover tiles for future repairs.
Back to top
MichaelPrachniak
Author Image
Joined: July 2008
Posts: 386
Location:
Orlando, FL
Posted: August 14, 2008 8:35 PM
RE: 10% extra tiles...doesn't seem right.
I agree. 10% is pretty standard. Although you could possible get away with 5% extra, you definetly want to have some leftover for future repairs. Tile products are often discontinued so you may not be able to purchase more in the future. Even if you were able to buy more later, it would be from a different batch and the colors might be slightly off.
Michael Prachniak - Expert Tile and Stone Consultant and Writer, Owner - Tile Productions
 
Check out FAF''s tile section!
www.findanyfloor.com/tile/TileFloo...
Back to top
berr08
Author Image
Joined: July 2008
Posts: 8
Location:
Fair Lawn, NJ
Posted: August 19, 2008 10:10 AM
RE: 10% extra tiles...doesn't seem right.
Quote:
I agree. 10% is pretty standard. Although you could possible get away with 5% extra, you definetly want to have some leftover for future repairs. Tile products are often discontinued so you may not be able to purchase more in the future. Even if you were able to buy more later, it would be from a different batch and the colors might be slightly off.


Great Point! I retiled my bathroom 2 years ago and somehow a tile got chipped over the 2 years...I ran to the store to get a replacement and it was discontinued! Luckily I found some extras in the garage! That saved the day!
Back to top
Darrell_G
Author Image
Joined: July 2008
Posts: 7
Location:
Posted: November 6, 2008 7:27 PM
RE: 10% extra tiles...doesn't seem right.
good points everyone!  I will probably go in between and do 8%.  thanks for your input.
Back to top
<< previous 1 next >>
Our members have made a total of 2907 posts
We have 1151 registered members
The newest member is mnelson923
FORUM RULES
You are not logged in.
You cannot post replies