Measuring for hardwood and laminate flooring

1.Calculate the square foot of the space. Length x Width = Total s/f

10.00 l/f x 12.00 l/f = 120.00 s/f

2.Add an additional 10% -15%, depeding on number of angles in the room, to the total square foot calculated above. This is called a waste factor, and will be required when installing your product. Note that installing a floor at a diagonal will require a 15% wate factor, due to the fact that there will be more angles to cut and thus more wastage. More square footage is required when installing laminate according to a set pattern e.g herringbone. Your salesman or installer should estimate the exact s/f required, when based on an intricate design layout.

120.00 s/f x 10% = 132.00 s/f

3.From here you determine the number of boxes required. e.g. Lets say that the product you have selected is packeged 24.00 s/f per box. Therefore 132.00 s/f divided by 24.00 s/f = 5.5 boxes. However product is sold in full boxes only. Therefore you will order 6 boxes.

4.Next you will calculate the amount of accessories you require.

Measuring for tile

1.Calculate the square foot of the space. Length x Width = Total s/f

10.00 l/f x 12.00 l/f = 120.00 s/f

2.Add an additional 10% to the total square foot calculated above. This is called a waste factor, and will be required when installing your product. Note that installing a floor at a diagonal will require a 15% wate factor, due to the fact that there will be more angles to cut and thus more wastage.

120.00 s/f x 10% = 132.00 s/f

3.From here you determine the number of boxes required. e.g. Lets say that the product you have selected is packeged 24.00 s/f per box. Therefore 132.00 s/f divided by 24.00 s/f = 5.5 boxes. However product is sold in full boxes only. Therefore you will order 6 boxes.

4.Next you will calculate the amount of accessories you require.

Thinset and Grout

The requirement for thinset and grout are based upon the total square footage of the area to be tiled, excluding the waste factor. The spread rate on thin-set mortar is dependent on the size of tile used and the specifications of your trowel.
For tile sizes that measure 12"x12" and smaller, one can use a 1/4" or 1/2" trowel. Based upon a 1/4" trial, one should get 55-60s/f coverage per #50 bag of thinset
For tile size 16" and up, it is best to use a 1/2" trowel. Based on a 1/2" trowel size, one should get 40 -45s/f coverage per #50 bag of thin-set.

The amount of grout required is determined by the size of the tile and the desired width of the grout joint. This coverage figure varies based on brand, therefore it is neccesary to read the side of the pack for coverage rates.