How much laminate flooring will you need?

It’s a good idea to take the time to estimate how much laminate flooring material you’ll need, even if you’re planning to have a professional install your floor. You’ll avoid buying too much, or worse, getting too little and having to place another order. Here’s the simple way to figure out what you’ll need:

Flooring material

1. Using a 25 foot metal tape measure, measure the length and width of your room(s). Always measure all the way into the doorway and all the way into closets. It sounds fundamental, but be sure to run your tape measure all the way to the farthest wall.

2. Draw a picture of your room(s) to scale and write in the length and width.

3. Multiply the length times the width. That tells you the total amount of laminate flooring in square feet that you’ll need to do the job. Then add an additional 10% for waste (and for “attic stock” to be saved for possible repairs later on).  When you place your order online, Efloors.com will automatically calculate the number of full boxes of laminate flooring you’ll need.

Trims and moldings

Check out our trims and moldings page to figure out what’s needed for your job. Then take a look at the trim, molding and other accessories on the Efloors.com product page of the particular laminate floor you’re buying. These products are ordered by the piece.

Underlayment

It’s smart to protect your laminate flooring investment with a good underlayment. Decide what type of underlayment you need for the conditions in your home, and order a high-quality product that’s made or recommended by the manufacturer of your laminate floor.

When ordering underlayment, use only the actual square footage of your room(s) as the basis for your order. There’s no need to add 10% for waste; underlayment is typically sold in rolls of 100 sq. ft., so chances are you’ll end up with a little extra anyway.

Never hesitate to call us toll free at 888-775-7595, and one of our experienced flooring specialists will help you through every step of the process.

Summary

We hope this helps you figure out how much laminate flooring material you’ll need to do your job. If you want more information, feel free to contact us at (888) 775-7595, to email us at info@Efloors.com or to go to our live chat window. You’ll meet our experienced flooring specialists who will be happy to answer all your questions.

Please click through and enjoy our website. Efloors.com offers top-quality laminate flooring from several major manufacturers, including Alloc, Armstrong, Bruce, Kronotex, Mannington, Mohawk, Pergo, Quick-Step, Quickstyle, Robina and Shaw. We also have a lot of useful information to help you learn more about laminate floors:

Five things to know before you buy your laminate floor

Pros and cons of laminate flooring

Proper trims and moldings for laminate flooring

Should you buy laminate flooring online?

What you need to know about underlayment for your laminate flooring

Your laminate floor: care and maintenance has never been easier

10 things you must know before hiring a laminate flooring installer

Choosing your new laminate floor: the right product at the right price

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