Guides / Renovation · Published 2026-10-26
Flooring waste factor: order 10–15% extra
Order 10% more flooring than the room.
Every wall and door frame means cut boards, some boards arrive damaged, and you want a spare box for repairs. Add 10% for a straight lay, 15% for diagonal, 15–20% for herringbone or chevron. A 12 × 15 ft room is 180 sq ft: 198 sq ft straight (10 boxes of 20 sq ft) or 207 sq ft diagonal (11 boxes). Check the lot numbers match, let wood and laminate acclimate, and keep one box.
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