DETERMINING THE AREA TO BE COVERED

This flooring estimator has been provided to assist you with determining the total area that needs to be covered as well as the associated costs. This is for estimation purposes only and in conjunction with our services and supplies price list, you can estimate, with a fair amount of accuracy, the overall costs associated with purchasing and installing new flooring. 

There are many variables to consider when trying to estimate flooring costs. Material costs may be affected by patterns, cuts & waste, as well as other items that can add to the final amount. A good rule of thumb is to add 5-10% to the total area to ensure there is enough material to do the job. It is always better to have too much than too little.

In addition to the material, there are other factors to take into account. Padding, supplies, accessories, labor, floor preparation and other costs must be considered.

We will be glad to provide you with a free, written estimate based on the measurements that you provide.

Floorplan & Measurements

The foundation of a solid redecorating plan includes accurate dimensions of your living space. To start, we suggest creating an accurate Floor Plan. Here is what you will need to get started.

Recommended Tools

25-foot metal tape measure
Graph paper: The grid makes it much easier to sketch an accurate plan.
Drafting tools: A ruler, pencils with erasers, a clipboard.

Basic Measuring Instructions

1. Before measuring, make a rough sketch of the basic floor plan, including walls, windows, hallways, closets and door placements. Don't worry too much about it being proportional at this point.

2. With your rough sketch in hand, start measuring. Measure in running dimensions as much as possible. Fix the tape measure at one corner and run the tape along the side of the room, taking note of the measurement each time on your rough sketch.

3. Make additional measurements and notes on the drawing as you see fit. These might include the ceiling height, trim width, flooring or wall materials, etc.

4. With your new measurements and a new sheet of graph paper, redraw your floor plan to accurately represent your room’s proportions.

5. Make photocopies of the finished drawing. You can use the copies anytime you need to talk to a retailer about new flooring or window accents, or even when rearranging furniture.

 Floor Area = Length of room x Width of room
Wall Area = Height of wall x Length of wall

It is best to have your retailer or installer make final measurements to ensure that you purchase the correct amount. As professionals, they know how to include hallways and closets, match patterns, plan seam placement, work with room irregularaties, and account for rooms with widths greater than 12 feet (most carpet is produced in 12- and 15-foot widths).

To measure an area, get a good 25' tape measure. Measure from one wall to the opposite wall at the widest point. Measure into any closet or doorways. Do the same for the length of the area. Note your measurements in feet and inches, i.e. 7'8". Plug the numbers into the estimator and a price/SF ($1.50) hit the estimate button and it will show you the square footage needed and the cost of that area.

Carpet typically comes in 12', 13.6' and 15' widths and vinyl in 6' and 12' widths.

To convert square feet to square yards, divide by 9. Example 81 sf = 9 sy.

To convert square foot price to square yard price, multiply by 9. Example, $1.00/sf = $9.00/sy.

SY = square yard

SF = square foot