Why I spent 120 hours learning to become a tiler before building Layometry

Most software for construction is built by developers who have never actually done the job.

I didn't want to make that mistake.

Last month I saw a free government-supported tiling course in my city, organized by Promtech, GIZ, and the local construction college.

Instead of interviewing a few contractors, I enrolled.

For three weeks I spent 120 hours learning the trade.

I mixed adhesives, prepared walls, cut tiles, laid floors and walls, built corners, worked around niches, and learned why experienced tilers make the decisions they do.

Yes, I actually completed the course. 😄

Some problems looked obvious from the outside.

Others only became apparent once I was actually doing the work.

That's where the idea for Layometry came from.

I realized there was no simple tool that lets professionals plan an entire tile layout in 3D before making the first cut.

So I decided to build it.

Layometry is my attempt to solve a real problem I experienced firsthand not one I imagined from behind a desk.

Launching on Product Hunt July 20 🚀

I'd love to hear your thoughts.