How To Figure Square
Yardage (Simple Formula)
Length (in feet ) x width (in
feet) divided by 9 = square yards
Most carpets come in 12' widths; some are
available in 15' widths. If your room is larger, you may require
more carpet to cover areas that will be matched and seamed together.
It's a good idea to always have the installer double check the
measurements prior to purchasing the carpet.
Be sure to measure from the furthest point of
the room, if your planning on carpeting your closets etc, you need
to measure from the furthest point inside the closet to the furthest
point opposite that closet, do the same for north and south then
east to west of the room requiring flooring.
If you are measuring for tile the same would
apply except after you have figured Length (in feet) x width (in
feet) do not divide by 9. This number is the total square footage
needed.
Carpet, Vinyl and other types of wall base
will be measured a bit differently. As always to be safe we
recommend having a professional installer measure your area for
proper ordering.
*Note that
certain floor covering materials may require a certain amount over
the actual measured area to be needed. Ceramic, Resilient Tile and
wood flooring which may require allot of cuts, custom shapes or
designs and carpets designed with a pattern are inclusive of such
ordering needs. Also Resilient Tile and V.C.T. usually are sold in
boxes of 45 Sq. Ft. per box, thus having extra tiles leftover. This
is a good thing because scuffed and or severely damaged tiles can be
removed and replaced.
Many customers wanting to install their own
product can find that spending $25 to have it measured for them by a
professional will save them more than time and money. Also having a
professional perform the installation of your floor covering will
ensure that the manufacture of such product will honor any intended
warranties.
Improper installations are the number one
cause of manufacture warranties not being honored.
Once the product is ordered it is cut to the
measurement you give. If too much product is ordered there is
possibly that spare room or closet you may want to carpet also,
however if not enough material is ordered getting the remainder
needed to complete the job may mean getting a piece that is of a
different dye lot (not matching color) and unnecessary seems in
areas you may not have planned for. Seems when required can be a
nuisance of sorts, if at all possible you never want to place a seem
in a high trafficked area. Many people want to save the extra money
it may cost to ensure your flooring
If you have any
questions that were not answered
for you here, you are welcome to
stop in or call us.
Montana
Flooring Liquidators
294-2955 |
