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Finishes & Facades Calculator

Screening-level finishes takeoff: plaster volume, paint area, tile area, glazing area, flooring area.

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Screening-level estimate. Quantities follow from two declared areas and stated ratios. Facade glazing here is an area ratio only - use the Envelope, Facade & Roofing calculator for geometric facade area.

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Method — Screening-level estimate

Quantities follow from two declared areas and stated ratios. Facade glazing here is an area ratio only - use the Envelope, Facade & Roofing calculator for geometric facade area.

Every result below is produced by the same engineering engine that feeds the High-Rise reference project, so a quantity taken from this page and a quantity taken from the workflow cannot disagree.

Governing Formula

Governing Formula
V_plaster = A_wall x t

Where:

  • A = Internal wall area [m2]
  • t = Plaster thickness [mm]

Derived Equations:

Tiled area: A_tile = A_sellable x tile%
Flooring follows sellable area: A_floor = A_sellable

Assumptions & Limitations

  • Wall area is an input, not derived - enter it from drawings rather than a 3x rule of thumb.
  • No ceilings, doors, sanitary fittings, joinery, skirtings or balconies.
  • Flooring excludes common areas; add circulation finish separately if required.
Engineering Disclaimer & Verification Notice

This calculator provides preliminary engineering estimates for informational and planning purposes. Actual reverse osmosis / engineering system performance depends on site conditions, feed-water chemistry, membrane characteristics, operating pressure, temperature, recovery limits, fouling/scaling potential, and system design. Verify results using project-specific data, manufacturer projections, and applicable engineering standards before final design or operation.