Published 20 September 2026
Measure the length and width of each room at the widest points and multiply them to get square metres. For L-shaped rooms, split them into rectangles and add the areas together.
Add for waste
Add about 10% for cutting and waste on straight layouts, and 15% for herringbone or chevron.
Why we still visit
Walls in many buildings are not square, doorways need profiles, and the subfloor may need levelling. Our free site visit catches these before they become extra costs on installation day.