How many squares in a laminate box

If you decide to lay laminated boards on the floor, then first, determine their required number for the room. The correct calculation of the material - the key to success. Firstly, it will allow you to save and not buy too much. Agree that you do not want to overpay for the remaining after repair and anyone unnecessary panel. Secondly, you do not need to rush back to the store in the event of a shortage of several boards, which may no longer be available from the seller. Therefore, it is better to know in advance how many squares are in the laminate box you chose for the floor.

Nuances of counting

The first step is to calculate the floor area for the finish. It would seem that everything is simple: multiply the length by the width and get the number of square meters. But no! It is important to take into account the details of the interior layout of the room, such as indents from doors, heating boxes, decorative columns, arches, and so on. Ideally, it is better to make a drawing, but you can do without it if the room is simple.

When the area is calculated, you know how much square meters of laminate you need. However, to this figure you need to add another 5-10% for pruning. The percentage of waste will depend on the method of installation.

Note! If you lay the laminate in a straightforward way, that is, perpendicular to the window, you will have to add 5–7%, and if you are planning a diagonal method - at least 10%.

In addition, the laminate can be laid out figured way - in the form of patterns. In this case, you will have to overpay for a third of the material, since a large amount of waste will be provided to you.

The number of boards in packaging from different manufacturers, as a rule, varies, even the laminate from one collection has a different number of panels in the box. It depends on the dimensions of the panels themselves, their structure and mass. Therefore, it is important not only to correctly calculate the number of squares, but also to know how many packs of material you like will have to be purchased.

For a visual explanation of the table. It presents some models of well-known domestic and European manufacturers of floor coverings.

Often manufacturers indicate on the package the amount of material in square meters. If you did not find such information, then ask the seller for a certificate, where all data on products is guaranteed.

Knowing the floor area and the number of squares of laminate in a pack, you can count the number of packages. For example, the area of ​​the room is 20 m ?, and the selected brand of laminate in the package contains 2,176 m ?. By dividing, we get about 9.2 packs. Add a percentage for pruning and scrap, which may be in the box and get 10–11 packages. The amount may vary depending on the method of flooring.