How much flooring do I need?
Measure the room's length and width, multiply, and add 7–10% for cutting waste. Flooring is sold in boxes or packs covering a fixed area, printed on the label, so divide and round up.
L-shaped rooms
Split the room into rectangles, calculate each one and add them up.
Before you lay it
- Leave the packs in the room for 48 hours so the planks adjust to temperature and humidity.
- Leave an expansion gap of about 10 mm (⅜ in) along every wall. The skirting covers it.
- Mix planks from several boxes to spread out colour differences.