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How to Measure Tile for a Fireplace

Calculate Square Footage
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Create a thumbnail drawing (or if you have an architectural rendering, that will also work). Grid paper can be helpful, but not necessary.
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Measure the length and width of each area in inches.
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Multiply length x width to determine the total area.
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Divide total area by 144 (the total number of inches per square foot) to derive how many square feet you need for each section.
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Add 10-15% additional tile to your batch for replacements, cuts, and installation errors.
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Determine how many tiles are in a square foot.