Cut Complexity Calculator

Waste and labour increase by laying pattern.

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Confidencelow· 45Complexitylow· 10

Area: 15m²
Perimeter m: 16m
Layout type: straight-lay
Waste increase: 5%
Labour increase: 10%

Heads-up: Simple straight cuts add ~5–10% waste. Plan cuts at the edges and corners, not down the middle of the patio, so the off-cuts are hidden. Why it matters: Dry-cutting porcelain creates silica dust — wet-cut or wear FFP3 respiratory PPE.

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