Substrate & Underlayment Takeoff
Material requirements calculated based on industry underlayment coverage rate benchmarks.
Cement Backer Board Panels (3' x 5' / 15 sq ft)
Includes 10% cutting waste
6 sheets
Thinset Mortar (50 lb Bags)
Based on 1/4" x 3/8" notch trowel
3 bags
Liquid Waterproofing Membrane (Gallons)
2-coat membrane application (TCNA W201)
2 gal
Grout Supply (25 lb Bags)
High-performance sanded/unsanded grout
1 bag
TCNA EJ171 Movement Joint Guidance
Per TCNA EJ171 guidance, interior tile installations benefit from perimeter movement joints at wall transitions, and interior field movement joints every 20 to 25 feet in each direction (8 to 12 feet for direct sunlight or wet areas). Avoid bridging structural movement joints with rigid tile mortar.