The estimation of the quantity of cement required to install the floor tile can be calculated by fixing the following data:
- The Mix ratio of the Cement Mortar
- The thickness of the Mortar Layer
- The Area of the Floor to Install the Tile
Let us explain this problem with a simple
Example
Calculation of Cement for Floor Tiles for 100Sq.ft Area
1. Area of Floor Tiling = 100Sq.ft
2. The Mortar Mix Ratio = 1:3
3. The Thickness of Mortar Layer =
1.5inches = 1.5/12 ft = 0.125ft
The steps involved are:
STEP 1: Calculation of Wet Volume of Cement Mortar
Wet Volume Vw = Area of Floor Tiling x Thickness of Mortar
=
100 x 0.125
Vw =
12.5 Cubic. Feet
Dry Volume of Cement Mortar (Vd)= 33% increase in Wet Volume
Vd =
Vw + 33% (Vw)
Vd =
1.33Vw
Vd =
1.33 x 12.5
Vd =
16.625 Cubic Feet
STEP 2: Calculation of Cement from Mortar Mix Ratio
The mix ratio = Cement: Sand = 1:3
Sum of proportion = 1+3 = 4
Then,
Volume of Cement =[¼] x 16.625 = 4.16 Cubic Feet
Provide 20% extra for adhesion and
coating properties.
Then,
20% extra cement = 0.20 x 4.16 = 0.832Cubic
Feet
Then, the total volume of cement = 4.16
+ 0.832 = 4.99Cubic Feet
Step 3: Calculate No: of Bags of Cement for 100Sqft Floor Tiling
1 bag of cement = 1.226 Cubic Feet
No: of bags for 4.99 Cubic Feet =
4.99/1.226 = 4 Nos
Solution
The quantity of cement required for
100Sq,ft floor tiling = 4.99Cubic Feet
The no: of bags of cement required for 100Sq.ft floor tiling = 4 Number
Also Read: What are the Different Types of Adhesives for Tiles?
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