Laminated floor is very popular. It imitates a tree, meets a variety of colors and universal - individual species are suitable even for bathrooms and kitchens, they can be used under the "warm floors". With such a coating, it is realistic to save on the repair. The price of budget options begins from 200 rubles per square.
How to calculate the number of laminate on the room - the question faced by everyone who starts repair work. Trust this business is a fully construction team - not always a rational decision. Suddenly you consider too much, and will take the difference? It is better to do everything yourself, especially since nothing is difficult in it. Our instruction will help.
How to calculate laminate
What needs to be done before going?
First, measure the length and width of the room, where you will make repairs. It is more convenient to use the roulette to not be mistaken in the calculations. If the premises of non-standard form, consider separately all additional recesses or protrusions. Just measure their length and width, after these values will help to calculate the area.
Secondly, before calculating the amount of laminate, make the room plan. Mark all niches on it, door passages, as well as batteries and heating radiators or lattice from supply ventilation.
Laminated coating
And thirdly, select Pre-Materials for Finishing. You need to know the length and width of the laminated board, as well as how many square meters there is one package.
Do not forget about the material of the material. The minimum amount is 7-10% more, but if you use a figured laying method, you may need 25-30%. For details on how to calculate the material with a margin, let's tell later.
How to calculate how much laminate : 3 ways
1. Based on the room area
Even professional builders are used by this method, although it has some errors. Accuracy depends on how much to calculate Dimensions of the room. Next - detailed explanations and examples.
- We take the basis of length and width. We assign them exemplary values - 5 and 3.25 meters, respectively.
- We consider the square - according to a simple mathematical rule. Multiply indicators: 5 x 3,25 = 16, 25 squares.
- Suppose that the irregular shape room is a small niche at the entrance. Her dimensions are considered separately. Let them be equal to 1.2 and 0.5 meters.
- We consider the area of the niche: 1.2 x 0.5 = 0.6 square.
- Now simply lay both values and get the total area of the room. 16.25 + 0.6 = 16.85 square meters.
- Next - we take the size of the laminate board. The average option is 1.3 m in length and 0.19 - in width.
- Based on this, the area of one bar will be 0.247 m.
- To calculate the desired number of laminate boards, we divide the area of the room to the area of the plank - with rounding it turned out 70 pieces.
- And then - divide the total amount of slats on the figure that is written on the package. In our case - 11.
- 70 pcs / 11 = with rounding 7 packs.
Calculation of consumption of material
2. Based on sizes
To calculate how much laminate is needed to the room - take the same indicators that we used in the first way.- The length of the walls is 5 meters, and the outdoor board -1.3. How many planks need? Almost 4 pieces.
- Similarly, in width - 3.25 meters / 0.19 = 17 units.
- The figures obtained left to multiply - 68 pieces, but with a margin on niche - 70.
The second method is recommended to use for spaces with columns, various niches, it is easier to calculate the required amount. By the way, on this method you can lay trimming of the material and thus minimize costs.
3. Using the Calculator
You can calculate the laminate on the apartment with the help of a special calculator - there is now enough examples. They also include the laying method: direct, diagonally or width.
Here is one of the options for this calculator, but for its use, the area of the room is needed, as well as the lamellas themselves.
Screenshot - Example Calculator Calculator
How much will the plinth need?
In addition to the coating on the floor, it is important to choose and buy a plinth. And to understand how much it is needed, use our calculations.- Calculate the perimeter of the room. Formula is simple - fold the indicators of all sides.
- Add about 10% of the resulting digit - the stock will be needed for trimming.
- For the calculation example, take the length of the plinth of 2.5 meters, and the remaining indicators will leave the same. Add an even width of the doorway 0.8 meters.
- So, the perimeter of the room is the exception of the opening of 15.7 meters. Add 10% with a margin and taking into account the niche - will be 17.27 m.
- Now we divide the resulting digit to the length of one plinth: 17.27 m / 2.5 = with rounding 7 pieces.
Why do I need a stock?
Buying the coating exactly on the final calculations is not entirely correct. The fact is that the boards can damage the builders, often there are defective lamellas. Anyway will have to buy. And if the collection you need is not? It is difficult to choose identical planks, and the difference in color looks ugly. Experts recommend to take a finish with a reserve, and largely the amount also depends on the type of laying.
Where do the rest of the laminate come from?
The unscrupulousness of manufacturers and repairmen we have already considered, but there are natural losses.
Planks have to cut. As it was possible to notice, the indicators we were rounded - almost never width and the length of the room are not divided into these boards equally. Remains are obtained due to improper form of space, as well as irregularities of walls and gender.
Laminate laying in an unusual way
Now about the dependence of stocks of material and styling.
- Planks laid directly to the wall require less trimming. In addition, the remnants can also be laid. For this option, you need a stock of 10%.
- Diagonal installation takes 15-20% more material.
- There are also texture styling. For example, "Christmas tree". It is suitable for small boards, but requires even larger volume of flooring, about 25-30%.
Adjust these values to the final amount that turned out in the calculations.
Now it's small. Choose in advance what kind of laminate you will lay, find out its size and how many pieces in the package. After make measurements and calculate the desired amount. In fact, it is easier than it seems - it is necessary to know the elementary rules of mathematics and geometry. We told you about them today.