How much sand do I need to buy

[boyesey]

I am installing a quarry tile floor in my garden room using some reclaimed quarry tiles.

The floor area is approx 27sq/m and I intend to lay the tiles on a bed of mortar 1/2" thick.

How do I calculate how much sand/cement to buy?

 

[DAZB]

This is a bit open ended because it depends on the strength of mix you intend to use. Generally for this kind of job a mix of about 4 sand to 1 cement should be ok so I would get yourself 3 bags of cement and 12 bags of sand for starters and you will soon be able to work out how much more you may need as you use it.Good luck.

 

[masona]

Another guide you can do...........

Sand thickness 1/2" = 13mm therefore 27 x 13mm = .350 cu metre, approx 1/3 cubic metre.