Как измерить стену под плитку (ванная, фартук, акцентная стена)
Площадь стены, минус сантехника и розетки, плюс запас на размер и узор плитки. iPhone даёт число, с которым можно идти в магазин.
Стенную плитку считать сложнее, чем напольную, из-за сантехники, зеркал, окон и розеток. Если их не вычесть, переплатите; если вычесть дважды, не хватит. Систематический подход.
Зачем замерять
- Get exact tile quantity for the specific area
- Subtract fixtures correctly (sinks, mirrors, windows)
- Plan the layout for the smallest visible cut tiles
- Estimate trim, edge pieces, and grout
Что нужно
- iPhone with Ruler AR
- Length mode for individual walls
- Material Calculator → Wall Tile
Пошагово
- Measure each wall separately. For each wall to be tiled, capture width × height. Walls of a bathroom rarely have the same dimensions. Save each as a separate measurement in one project.
- Subtract windows, mirrors, sinks. For each fixture: width × height = area to subtract. In a bathroom: window (typical 60×60 cm), sink (typical 60×40 cm projection), mirror, towel rail, electrical outlets.
- Sum tileable area. Total tileable area = sum of (wall width × wall height) − sum of fixture areas. The Material Calculator does this automatically when you add fixtures to the room project.
- Add waste factor. Wall tile waste: 10% for large-format (60×60+), 15% for standard (30×30), 20% for mosaic or accent pieces. Add extra 5% for full-bathroom installs (more cuts around fixtures).
- Plan layout / cuts. For best appearance, no cut tile should be less than half a full tile. The app's 2D layout tool shows you where cuts land, adjust the starting position to optimize.
Советы
- Order 1 extra box for repairs from the same dye lot
- Edge tiles (bullnose, trim, pencil) are sold separately, measure linear meters of exposed edges
- Mosaic sheets cover ~30×30 cm each, calculate based on sheet count, not individual tiles
Типичные ошибки
- Measuring just the wall area without subtracting fixtures
- Forgetting trim/edge tile, exposed edges (around mirrors, at countertop level) need bullnose pieces
- Buying too little, mosaic and patterned tile is the highest-waste category
Частые вопросы
Should I tile behind the toilet?
Yes, all the way down to the floor. The toilet sometimes gets replaced; you want continuous tile underneath. Measure floor-to-ceiling for full coverage.
Do I need to subtract small areas like electrical outlets?
For a single outlet (~5×8 cm = 0.004 m²): not worth subtracting. For larger fixtures (sink at 60×40 cm = 0.24 m²): yes, subtract.
How much grout do I need?
Grout coverage depends on tile size and joint width. 1 kg covers ~5 m² of standard tile with 3 mm joints. The tile retailer will sell you the right grout amount based on your tile choice.