Question 1

How do you measure tiles from a floor plan?

Accepted Answer

Upload the plan, set the scale, then trace each room with the area tool to get square metres. Add your cut wastage (around 10 percent for straight lay, more for diagonal or large format), then divide by the coverage per box to get boxes to order. MetreMate totals the areas as you go.

Question 2

How many tiles do I need from a plan?

Accepted Answer

Measure the floor and wall areas in square metres, add wastage for cuts, then convert to whole tiles and full boxes using the coverage stated on the box. Order a spare box for batch matching. MetreMate gives you accurate areas straight off the PDF.

Question 3

How do you work out square metres for tiling from a plan?

Accepted Answer

Set the scale on the PDF, then trace each room and wet area with the area tool. MetreMate breaks irregular rooms into simple shapes and totals the square metres, so you skip the scale ruler and the manual maths.

Question 4

How much wastage should I add for large format tiles?

Accepted Answer

Straight lay small format usually runs around 10 percent, large format tiles 12 to 15 percent, and diagonal or herringbone lay 15 to 20 percent because the cuts are bigger. Measure the true areas in MetreMate first, then apply the wastage that matches the tile size and lay pattern so you order the right number of boxes.

Question 5

How do I measure a splashback or feature wall for tiles?

Accepted Answer

Trace the wall area in square metres with the area tool, then deduct windows, the hob gap or any cabinetry, and keep it on its own layer so it does not get mixed with the floor. MetreMate totals the net area, then you add cut wastage and convert to boxes for that tile.

Question 6

How do I measure tile trims and skirting from a plan?

Accepted Answer

Measure the room perimeter with the perimeter tool for linear metres of skirting tiles, edge trim or aluminium angle, and deduct doorways. MetreMate totals the runs, so your trim order matches the floor and wall areas you have already measured.

Tile quantities and boxes, measured off the plan

The slow way, or the smart way

Everything you can measure off the plan

Lengths in metres

Areas in square metres

Perimeters

Counts

How tile suppliers use MetreMate

Area takeoff

Boxes to order

Trims and set-out

More than measuring

Auto Scale

Manual Scaling

Auto Snap

Layers Manager

Print & Share

Project Organiser

Questions tile suppliers ask

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