One of the most overlooked issues with ceramic tiles is the quantity issue. The quality of ceramic tiles is what owners are most concerned about, so no one ignores this issue. However, many owners often stumble on this issue because they do not have enough understanding of quantity. So what can we do to avoid falling into a trap?
First, calculate the required quantity of tiles yourself
The number of ceramic tiles is calculated based on the decoration plan. If you purchase tiles by yourself, you can ask the tile dealer to come to measure the room, and at the same time, combine the designer's plan to accurately calculate the quantity; if you choose the decoration company's half package and purchase the tiles yourself, ask the tile dealer to come to measure according to the decoration company's plan; The full package can be handed over directly to the decoration company.
However, you must make a rough calculation of the number of ceramic tiles required for the decoration of your new house so that you know what to expect. Choose a service agency based on your own rough calculations. The closer the ceramic tile dealer or decoration company is to your calculation results, the higher the credibility of the agency.
A common industry routine in the market is that ceramic tile merchants deliberately lower the quantity, lure the transaction with a lower sum, and then replenish the goods at a high price. Give a simple example. For example, if a bathroom wall is 30 square meters and you buy 300*600 tiles, you need 30/0.18=166.6 tiles. 166 ceramic tiles plus some edges of door and window openings, air ducts, flues, pillars, and ceilings, the actual cost may be about 180 yuan.
However, when you go to the mall to buy ceramic tiles, the merchant will deliberately undercount the quantity in order to reach an agreement with you. For example, out of 180 ceramic tiles, you will only receive 120 ceramic tiles. After the transaction is completed, the price of these 60 ceramic tile gaps will make you doubt your life. Therefore, you must make a rough calculation of the number of tiles and be aware of it.
Second, the ceramic tile inventory must be known in advance
Although the ceramic tiles from the same batch have the same model, there are color errors. If during the decoration process, you find that the loss of ceramic tiles exceeds expectations, and the merchant happens to not have this batch of ceramic tiles, this embarrassing situation will lead to two results: first, if the same batch of ceramic tiles is not available, replace it with a different batch. , the color difference is serious; secondly, all the paving on the front was smashed, and the tiles were re-selected for construction. But either of these two results will be a devastating blow to you who is renovating your house.
In order to avoid this catastrophic problem, we must confirm the inventory of the ceramic tile merchant when purchasing ceramic tiles. If the inventory is veryIf it is less, the loss rate of ceramic tiles will be increased and the purchase quantity will be increased.
Third, spare tiles should be left after the paving is completed
This is a question that many people often overlook. After the tiles are laid, we will return all the excess tiles. However, this approach is not safe. Just because tiling is over doesn’t mean everything is fine. Once the tiles are stretched or accidentally bumped during subsequent construction, and you want to replace and repair the tiles, the tile merchant does not have the same batch of tiles in stock, and you do not have spare tiles. The result will only be defects and regrets. Therefore, when decorating, even after the plastering work is completed, be sure to leave 1-2 tiles in each area as backup. Even after moving in, they can be used at any time if there are small flaws or bumps in the tiles later. Repair tiles from the same batch.
