Okay, so you've finally found THE ONE – that perfect flooring to transform your space. High fives! But before you say “yes”, let's talk about something super important: extra flooring.
Yep, it's not just about the square footage of your room. You need a little extra to make sure your project goes smoothly and you don't end up with a flooring fiasco.
Why Do I Need Extra Flooring?
Think of extra flooring like an insurance policy for your project. Here's why it's a must-have:
Oops, I Cut It Too Short!
Even the most skilled installers make mistakes (we're all human!). Extra flooring covers those accidental cuts, tricky corners, and pattern matching mishaps.
Future Fix-Ups
Life happens! Scratches, spills, and the occasional furniture rearrangement can take a toll on your floors. Having extra flooring on hand means you can easily replace damaged pieces and keep your floors looking fab for years to come.
Color Consistency
Ever noticed how paint can look slightly different from can to can? The same thing can happen with flooring. Buying extra from the same batch (they call it a "dye lot") ensures your floor has a consistent color throughout.
So, How Much Extra Flooring Should You Buy?
Well, that depends on a few things:
- What type of flooring are you using?Hardwood, tile, carpet – they all have different waste factors. Hardwood usually needs around 10% extra, tile can be 10-15%, and carpet might need up to 20%.
- How big and funky is your room? Larger rooms and those with odd shapes (think L-shapes or lots of nooks and crannies) generally need more extra flooring.
- What's your installation pattern? Simple straight layouts use less extra than fancy diagonal or herringbone patterns.
- Will this floor see a lot of action? High-traffic areas might need more extra for future repairs. And if your flooring is a limited edition or discontinued style, stock up while you can!
Crunching the Numbers:
Let's say your room is 150 square feet and you're going with hardwood. A 10% extra would be 15 square feet (150 x 0.10 = 15). Add that to your original 150, and you need to order 165 square feet total.
Feeling Overwhelmed? Sacwal Flooring Centres Has You Covered!
Flooring can be tricky, but we're here to help! Stop into one of our four Sacwal Flooring Centres flooring stores conveniently located in Sarnia, Chatham-Kent, and London! We recently opened a new flooring store in London (Hyde Park Rd), ON - offering a wide selection of flooring products and on-site experts!
We'll guide you through the entire process from selectio to ordering, and help you calculate the right amount of flooring (including those all-important extras) so you can tackle your project with confidence. With over 35 years of experience, we're your trusted flooring partner in South Western Ontario.
