Best Tile - Before starting your ceramic tile project, research the different types and styles available. Be sure to review installation procedures before doing the layout. The performance characteristics of your tile project need to be considered before purchase. Will the area be exposed to a lot of moisture? If you are tiling a floor, how much weight will it have to support? Do you have the necessary equipment? Cutting tile is not difficult, but does require patience and a few tools to do the job right.

Measure the floor and wall areas to be tiled. If the tiles are normal sized then you should add no more than 10% for waste. Some tiles will have to be cut, while others may be damaged or blemished. Always order an extra 10%. Even if you don't use them, they often come in handy for repairs at a later date.