Before ordering your new flooring, it’s important to know how much you’ll need.
While measuring your space is straightforward, it can feel tricky if the room has an unusual shape or size. That’s why we’ve created a simple guide to help you measure accurately.
Remember to add an extra 50% to your total area to account for typical wastage. To calculate this, multiply the total area by 1.05. For example, if your area is 20m² : 20x1.05=21m² . This means the 5% wastage would add 1m to your total.
For example, if your room is rectangular like the one shown below, simply measure the LENGTH
and WIDTH and multiply them together.
For instance, if your room is 8 meters long and 4 meters wide, you’ll need 32m² of flooring
to cover the area.
If your room is U-shaped, we recommend splitting it into three sections for easier
measurement.
Measure the LENGTH and WIDTH of each section, multiply them together, then add the areas of
all three sections to get the total area of your U-shaped room.
If your room is more complex, the splitting method is still the
most accurate option.
Divide the room into as many sections as needed, then multiply the LENGTH and WIDTH of each
section to find its area. Finally, add the areas of all sections together to get the total
measurement for the room.
(Remember to take notes as you go.)
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Wastage in flooring is the extra material needed for cutting and fitting around edges and irregular spaces.
We calculate an extra 10% of your total flooring area to ensure there is enough material to complete the project without shortages.
