Introducing CLADIQ: a smarter way to estimate hygienic wall cladding

Estimating should begin with clarity, not guesswork

Hygienic wall cladding is supplied in large-format sheets, but projects are rarely measured as a simple sheet count. Wall lengths, finished heights, splashbacks, openings, corners, jointing methods, cutting patterns and waste all affect the amount of material that may be required.

When those details are handled across handwritten notes, separate spreadsheets and product data sheets, it is easy for assumptions to become inconsistent. A square-metre total on its own does not always show how efficiently sheets can be cut, while a linear-metre measurement still needs to be connected to the correct wall height and sheet format.

CLADIQ creates a better starting point: one place to define how the area is being measured and what the estimate needs to cover.

The result is not a substitute for an approved take-off. It is a structured planning calculation that helps the next conversation start with more useful information.

What is CLADIQ?

CLADIQ is Impact Group UK’s online hygienic wall-cladding estimator. It has been developed to translate common project measurements into an early indication of wall area, sheet requirements and relevant supporting materials.

Rather than forcing every project into a single calculation route, CLADIQ allows the user to choose the measurement basis that best matches the information available. A contractor may have a run measured in linear metres. A quantity surveyor may already have a square-metre area. A kitchen or washroom project may need several individual splashbacks entered in millimetres.

By separating these measurement types and connecting them to the selected cladding configuration, the tool makes the assumptions behind the estimate easier to understand and review.

Linear metres or square metres

Choose the input method that matches the measurement information already available for the project.

Full-height and half-height walls

Plan complete wall coverage or use an editable half-height setting, with 1200mm as the practical starting value.

Splashbacks measured in millimetres

Enter individual widths and heights so smaller panels can be assessed using dimensions that suit the actual application.

Structured project summary

Review the calculated basis and create a clearer record that can be saved, shared or discussed with the project team.

One estimator, different ways to measure

The most useful estimating tool is one that works with the information available at the stage of the project. CLADIQ therefore separates the main measurement routes rather than treating every surface in the same way.

Linear-metre runs

Enter the wall run and height so the tool can convert the measured length into a wall area and sheet requirement.

Known wall areas

Use an existing square-metre take-off where the project area has already been measured from drawings or schedules.

Splashbacks

Record width and height in millimetres for individual kitchen, clinical, utility or washroom splashback panels.

For half-height work, the default 1200mm setting provides a familiar starting point while remaining editable for the actual design. For full-height work, the entered wall height can be matched against the sheet format available for the selected system. This matters because sheet length and cutting strategy can change the practical yield even where the overall square-metre area is the same.

How CLADIQ works

The workflow is deliberately straightforward, but the information entered at each stage remains visible so the user can understand how the result has been formed.

1. Select the wall-cladding system. Choose the relevant product or sheet configuration so the estimate uses the dimensions and coverage logic connected to that selection.
2. Choose how the project is measured. Work from linear metres, square metres, full-height walls, half-height runs or individual splashbacks.
3. Enter the project dimensions. Add the known lengths, heights, areas and project-specific options. Advanced controls can be used where the estimate needs further refinement.
4. Review the calculated summary. Check the measured basis, estimated sheet quantity and relevant accessories, then save or share the summary for the next stage of review.

What the CLADIQ result is designed to show

A good early estimate should be easy to interrogate. CLADIQ is designed to show the measurement basis alongside the resulting quantities, helping the user spot an incorrect height, unit or system choice before the information is passed on.

Your planning summary may include

• Net wall or splashback area
• Estimated number of cladding sheets
• Waste or cutting allowance where applied
• Adhesive and jointing materials where relevant
• Profiles, trims or other selected accessories
• A project summary suitable for review or export

Important: CLADIQ produces a planning estimate, not a final surveyed quantity. Final orders should be checked against approved drawings, verified site dimensions, substrate conditions, sheet set-out, joint details, corners, openings and the requirements of the selected system.

Who can use CLADIQ?

CLADIQ is intended to make the first stage of wall-cladding planning more accessible without hiding the need for professional review. It can support several different roles across a project.

Estimators and quantity surveyors

Create a consistent first-pass calculation from dimensions taken from drawings, schedules or tender information.

Main contractors and fit-out teams

Sense-check likely material requirements before requesting a detailed quotation or progressing procurement.

Designers and specifiers

Understand how wall height, sheet format and application type can influence the proposed system.

Facilities and client teams

Build an early picture of refurbishment requirements for kitchens, washrooms, healthcare, education and other demanding interiors.

Built around real hygienic wall-cladding decisions

Impact Group UK supplies and installs hygienic wall-cladding systems for commercial projects throughout the UK. That practical experience is important because estimating is not simply an area calculation: the selected product, sheet dimensions, wall height, jointing method, substrate, corners and installation sequence all affect the final requirement.

CLADIQ is designed to make the early calculation easier while keeping those real-world considerations visible. Once a project moves beyond initial planning, the Impact Group UK team can review the information, help confirm the most suitable system and prepare a detailed quotation for supply-only or professional installation.

Explore the wider Impact Group UK product range, open CLADIQ to build an estimate, or contact the team for project-specific support.

CLADIQ wall-cladding estimator FAQs

Can CLADIQ calculate from linear metres and square metres?

Yes. The estimator allows the user to choose the measurement basis that matches the project information available. Linear-metre inputs are combined with a wall height, while a known square-metre area can be entered directly.

Can I estimate half-height wall cladding?

Yes. CLADIQ includes a half-height option with 1200mm as the practical default. The height can be adjusted to match the project design rather than assuming every half-height installation is identical.

How are splashbacks entered?

Splashbacks are entered using their width and height in millimetres. This allows individual panels to be assessed in dimensions that are more practical for kitchens, clinical rooms, utilities and washrooms.

Does CLADIQ provide a final quotation?

No. CLADIQ provides a planning estimate based on the information entered. A final quotation should follow a review of the selected system, approved drawings or site dimensions, installation details, delivery requirements and any project-specific conditions.

Does the result include accessories?

Where relevant to the chosen options, the summary can include supporting materials such as adhesive, jointing products, trims or profiles. These quantities remain subject to the actual installation detail and technical review.

Can I save or share the estimate?

CLADIQ is designed to create a clear project summary that can be retained or shared for discussion. Always keep the entered dimensions and assumptions with the result so another reviewer can understand the basis of the calculation.