How to Measure Odd-Shaped Tiles

When you are laying tile in your home, you may need tiles that are not entirely regular. Oddly-shaped tiles are necessary for areas near curved walls and corners, and accurate measurement is essential to cut tiles for those areas.

Pencil
Paper
Measuring tape
Metal ruler

Instructions

- 1
  Draw a rough picture of the shape the tile needs to be using pencil and paper. Keep the drawing as proportional as you can.
- 2
  Measure all of the straight sides of the tile using a measuring tape and label them on your drawing.
- 3
  Mark every inch on the side opposite the irregular curve using a pencil and the measuring tape.
- 4
  Measure from each inch mark across the tile to the curved, irregular edge using a metal ruler and mark the distance across the tile for each inch mark on the paper. This gives you the measurements necessary to cut the appropriate length on each side.

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