Godlins Constructions And Survey

HOW TO CALCULATE THE NUMBER OF TILES & CARTONS FOR ANY ROOM SIZE OR PROJECT

Before buying tiles for your project, take a little time to calculate. It saves you money, stress, and surprises. Here’s the simple formula:

Step 1 – Find the Floor Area
Multiply your room length × width.
(Example: 12ft × 12ft = 144 sq.ft)

Step 2 – Convert to Square Meters
1 m² = 10.764 sq.ft
So, Area in m² = Area in sq.ft ÷ 10.764

Step 3 – Find Tile Area
Tile area = Tile length × Tile width (in meters).
(Example: 600mm × 600mm = 0.6 × 0.6 = 0.36 m²)

Step 4 – Calculate Number of Tiles
Number of tiles = Floor area ÷ Tile area

Step 5 – Convert to Cartons
Each carton usually tells you how many m² it covers (check the packaging).
Cartons = Floor area ÷ Coverage per carton

Step 6 – Add Wastage Allowance
Always add 5–10% for cutting, breakage, and future repairs.

👉 Example: For a 12ft × 12ft room using 600 × 600mm tiles, you’ll need about 11 cartons (including wastage).

This method works for any room size and any tile size.
Next time you want to tile, don’t guess, calculate.

constructions and estate management

Here are five important reasons why it is WRONG to hire a quack to handle your project:

1. Lack of Professional Knowledge – A quack does not have the right training, skills, or certification to execute your project properly, which leads to costly mistakes.

2. Poor Quality Work – Since they cut corners and lack expertise, the result is usually substandard, unsafe, and far below required standards.

3. Financial Loss – Hiring a quack often ends ing wasted money because you may have to redo the project or spend more to fix errors.

4. Safety Risks – In fields like construction, medicine, or engineering, quack handling can endanger lives due to structural failures, unsafe practices, or harmful outcomes.

5. Legal and Reputational Damage – Engaging quacks can violate regulations, attract penalties, and damage your credibility or business reputation.

The mentality that he or she is my brother or he or she graduated from Oxford University is the best but practical venue that published testimonies of good job

What is on your mind as regards this work as a professional in the construction industry?

7 MOST IMPORTANT THINGS TO NOTE DURING FOUNDATION CONSTRUCTION

Many buildings fail not because of the roof or walls, but because the foundation was done wrongly. If you get the foundation wrong, the whole structure is at risk. Sadly, this is where many quack builders cut corners.

To help you avoid costly mistakes, here are 7 key things you must pay attention to during your foundation construction:

1) Excavation Depth
Your foundation should be deep enough to hold at least one 225mm block below ground after casting. Minimum of 600mm (2 feet) for a bungalow and 1000mm (1 meter) for a two-floor building. The soil at that depth must also be firm enough to carry the load.

2) Foundation Concrete Casting is Not Mortar
Mortar is not concrete. Some builders skip proper casting and just lay blocks on bare soil with mortar—this is dangerous. Always cast your foundation concrete (blinding) before laying blocks.

3) Foundation Height
Your foundation should be high enough to prevent floodwater from entering. Don’t judge with road level alone; study the flood pattern in the area and check nearby properties before setting height.

4) DPM (Damp Proof Membrane)
A quality DPM nylon will stop water from penetrating your ground floor. Never skip this—it protects your finishing from dampness.

5) Durability and Stability
Your foundation should be strong enough to carry and transfer the building load without settlement. Always go for durable materials.

6) Accuracy
Whatever mistakes are made at the foundation stage will affect the whole building. Ensure proper size and squareness are achieved.

7) Engineer’s Assessment
For high-rise buildings, only a structural engineer can determine the right foundation depth after reviewing the soil report.

Final Note: Your foundation is the life of your building. Don’t compromise quality here.




Godlins constructions and estate management

Doing some little construction work at the site, call us on 08027531318