advice needed on tile waste calculation

[John Benton]

10-15% depending on tile size. If any left over can be used in the event of any potential breakages in future, cos when they go back to the tile shop 2 years later they're discontinued.

I always say, 'its better to be able to see them than have to go looking for them'

Keep some spares!!!

 

[AliGage]

I agree with the majority here 10% minimum. I haven't found a tile store around me that won't take a full box back. So more the better, at least then you guarantee the same batch codes and no colour and tone difference.

 

[grout-fly]

for me,best to always allow 10% no matter what the tile.As others say rather have abox left than one tile short.

 

[Mike Mike]

I aggree on that, but usually i waste almost zero, very little. But wanted opinions here. Thanks to all again. will def. help me in the future

Tony, it's a given that you don't make any bad cuts or break any tiles.

The 10% extra is merely to cover the eventuality that some of the tiles come out of the crate with chipped edges or other belmishes (rust spots, LOL) which mean you can't use the tile.

The further east the stone is sourced, the higher the wastage %. For Chinese stone a reasonable figure is 217% :yesnod: