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Flooring Calculator

Boxes of flooring and cost.

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Boxes to buy
11
Area with waste
257.4 sq ft
Room area
234 sq ft
Total coverage bought
261.8 sq ft
Estimated cost
$528.00

Quick answer

Divide the room area plus waste by the coverage per box to get the number of boxes to buy.

How to use the Flooring Calculator

  1. 1Measure the room length and width.
  2. 2Check coverage per box on the product page.
  3. 3Add 10% waste, or 15% for diagonal layouts.

Frequently asked questions

Why buy extra?

Cuts, defects and future repairs — keep at least one spare box.

Do I need underlay?

Most floating floors do, unless it is pre-attached.