How to measure your floor
OK so you have found the floor you want. So how much do you need to order and how much will it cost. Best to get hold of a tape measure, paper and pen Also maybe a calculator. Draw the shape of the rooms
HOW TO CALCULATE YOUR FLOOR AREA
PINK ROOM If you have a rectangular or square room measure length x width and multiply the two as shown here 5m x 4m =20m2
GREEN ROOM If you have an L shaped room just divide it into two areas 4 x 3 = 12m2 and 2 x 2 = 4m2. Then just add the two together 12 + 4 = 16m2
BLUE ROOM If you have an odd shaped room divide it into multiple areas ie: 5 x 2.2 = 11m2 3 x 1.5 = 4.5m2 and 2 x 1 = 2m2. Then add the different m2 areas together 11 + 4.5 + 2 = 17.5m2
Don’t forget you will probably need to allow a little bit more for wastage!. Often the recommended wastage is 5%. Simply add the three rooms together20m2 + 16m2 + 17.5m2 = 53.5m2 plus 5% = 56.17m2
BAY WINDOW If you have a small angled area such as a Bay window, just multiply the maximum width by the depth. 5 x 1 = 5m2