As you are thinking of installing new flooring in your home? If so, you need to know how to measure the floor space accurately and efficiently. This will help you determine the amount of material and the budget for your project. But how do you measure flooring correctly and easily? In this blog post, we will share some tips and tricks to help you out.
How to Measure Flooring in Square Meters
Generally, flooring is sold on square meters (m2) so you need to convert your room’s measurements to this unit of measure to know how much you need. This is done by multiplying the length of space (in meters) by the width of the space (in meters), for example a room of 4m x 3m = 12m2.
If your room is not a simple rectangle or square, you can split it into smaller sections and measure each one separately, then add them together to get the total area. For instance, if you have an L-shaped room, you can divide it into two rectangles and calculate the area of each one, them add them together.
How to Measure Flooring in Square Feet
If you prefer to use square feet as unit of measure, you can follow the same steps as above, but use feet instead of meters. For example, a room that is 12 feet by 10 feet has an area of 120 square feet.
To convert square feet to square meters, you can multiply the numbers by 0.0929. For example, 120 square feet is equivalent to 11.15 square meters.
How to Measure Flooring for Different Types of Materials
Different types of flooring materials may require different measuring methods. For example, carpet is usually sold by the square yard, so you may need to divide your total square feet by 9 to get the number of square yards you need. Vinyl flooring may need to measure the width and length of each rolls or tile and calculate how many you need to cover your floor space. Tile flooring may also come in different sizes and shapes, so you may need to account for the grout lines and the pattern you want to create.
Here are some general tips for measuring flooring for different types of materials:
- Carpet: Add an extra 10% to your total square yards to account for cutting and trimming.
- Viny: Add an extra 5% to your total square meters or feet to account for cutting and trimming.
- Tile: Add an extra 10% to your total square meters or feet to account for cutting, trimming, and grout lines.
- Hardwood: Add an extra 10% to your total square meters or feet to account for cutting, trimming, and waste.
- Laminate: Add an extra 10% to your total square meters or feet to account for cutting, trimming, and expansion gaps.
How to Use an Online Flooring Calculator
If you want to save time and hassle, you can use an online flooring calculator to do the math for you. All you need to do is enter the dimensions of your room, choose the type of flooring material, and click calculate. The Calculator will tell you how much flooring materials you need in square meters or feet, as well as the estimate cost.
Measuring flooring is an important step in planning your flooring project. By following these tips and tricks, you can measure your floor space accurately and efficiently, and estimate how much material and cost you need. Remember to always double-check your measurements and add some extra material for cutting, trimming, and waste.
We hope this blog post has been helpful for you. If you have any questions or need more advice on flooring, feel free to contact us anytime. We are happy to help!
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