Hello world!

December 14, 2010
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Hello world! We’re excited to launch the official blog for the The Builder Depot. We are procurement, testers, product managers, product marketers and executives who offer different perspectives but share the same passion for the Building, Remolding and Home Improvement products of The Builder Depot (also part of Builders Depot Direct). We hope this blog provides you with a deeper insight into our work and who we are, and we’re very excited to be here talking to you!

Keep on the lookout for upcoming posts from our team members at The Builder Depot this month and beyond.

Thanks so much for visiting our blog. Enjoy!
The Builder Depot Marketing Blog team

Grout Per Square Foot (just a guide)

February 17, 2010
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These charts show the number of pounds of grout per square foot of the tile needed when a certain size tile and a certain joint width are used. In order to find out how many pound of grout you will need, multiply the number from the table times the number of square feet of tile you will be installing.

For example, a 3/8″ x 3/8″ x 3/8″ tile and a 1/16″ joint width will require 0.94 pounds of grout per square foot. If you are covering an 8′ x 12′ floor, you will need 96 square feet of tile. 0.94 time 96 yields 90 pounds of grout required for the complete job. Based on the packaging available, the correct amount of grout to order would be 100 pounds (four, 25 pound bags).

These charts are based on filling the joint to their full depth, the nominal tile dimensions, and a 10% waste factor. Actual coverage may vary.

Sanded Grout