Measuring your room

U-Fit advises that when deciding how much flooring you need to order you start with drawing a simple sketch of your room. Measure your width and length in cm and mtrs and add these measurements to your plan. Remember to add in your doorways especially if the flooring is to be run through to another room or you need to order door bars etc.

If measuring a square or rectangle room, your measurements would be width x length

Example (A)

2 mtrs x 4 mtrs = 8 sq mtrs

For L Shaped rooms – divide the room into two areas and work out each area individually
Example (B)

Example (C)

Measuring Straight Stairs
To measure straight stairs start at the base of the top riser (see diagram) and continue down to the base of the bottom riser. Record the number of steps and the measurements taken.

Overall measurements should be taken as well as measurements of individual steps. 7.5 cm should be added to the overall length of each complicated/winder stairs.

If measurements are taken on uncarpeted stairs 2.5 cm per step should also be added to allow for the underlay take up.

In addition to the 2.5 cm per step an allowance of 50 cm should be made for shifting purposes.

The additional amount of material to enable periodic shifting of the carpet to equalise the wear of straight stairs and consider ordering additional carpet for complicated stairs where moving the carpet is not possible.

Measuring Kite Winder and Spiral Stairs
Where it is necessary for stairs to change direction, special stairs called kites and winders are used instead of landings. They are usually in sets of three, two winders and one kite. Each kite and winder has to be measured.

The important rule in measuring this type of step is to ensure that the maximum dimensions of the stair are measured and also when planning that the pile direction is at 90 0c to the nose of the stair.

To measure spiral or kitewinder stairs measure along the largest lines both lengthwise and widthwise. As for straight stairs 2.5cm on the length should be added for take up of the underlay and a further 7.5cm on the width to allow for trimming.

If the carpet requires turning under to avoid a raw edge at the newel post an extra
5 cm should be added to the width dimension

TIPS FOR MEASURING KARNDEAN
First check how many sq mtrs per box are in the range of Karndean you have chosen.

Remember to add 5% for cutting and wastage.

Example – Measuring a Room for Karndean Knight Tile
Room size 5 mtrs x 3 mtrs = 15 sq mtrs + 5% cutting and wastage = 15.75 sq mtrs

Divide by 3.34 (full box size) = 4.72 boxes (so you order 5 boxes which gives you 16.70 sq mtrs) We can not supply split boxes

For more information visit www.karndean.com

TIPS FOR MEASURING MARMOLEUM
If measuring for Tiles add 5% for cutting and wastage. Remember there are 5 sq mtrs per box and tiles measure 50 cm x 50 cm.

If measuring for marmoleum sheet be aware that it is only 2 mtrs wide so plan the location of your join/seam if your room size is over 2 mtrs wide.

For more information visit www.marmoleum.co.uk

TIPS FOR MEASURING DALSOUPLE

Textured Tiles
These tiles are 680 mm x 680 mm. Which converts to 0.46 sq mtrs U-Fit recommends that as these are large tiles it is advisable to first quantify the actual amount of full tiles you require and then order to the nearest sq mtr.

Smooth Tiles
Smooth Tiles – Size 340 mm x 340 mm
Please order how many sq mtrs you require allowing the extra minimum 5% for cutting and wastage

Smooth Tiles 1760 mm x 680 mm
As these tiles are so large, first quantify the actual amount of full tiles you require and then order to the nearest sq mtr.

TIPS FOR MEASURING KERSAINT COBB NATURAL FLOORING
When measuring for natural flooring, first make sure that the product you have chosen is suitable for your location. After clarifying this also consider the method of installation direct stick or double stick and the widths available,
4 or 5 mtrs. For more information please visit www.kersaintcobb.co.uk

TIPS FOR MEASURING FOR WOOL CARPETS
When considering the quantity of carpet you need for your room, please remember some of the carpets come in 4 & 5 mtr widths

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