How to Measure a Ceiling for Tiles

When you decide to install tiles on your ceiling, one of the first steps that you must take is to determine how many tiles you need to install. This knowledge prevents you from ordering too many or too few tiles to complete the project, which can help you save money and prevent waste.

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Instructions

- 1
  Measure the length of the ceiling in inches.
- 2
  Measure the width of the ceiling in inches.
- 3
  Multiply the length and the width of the ceiling to get the total area in square inches.
- 4
  Measure the length and width of the tiles.
- 5
  Multiply the length and width of the tiles to determine their surface area.
- 6
  Divide the surface area of the ceiling by the surface area of the tiles to determine how many tiles you need.

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