How many square meters are there in a pack of laminate flooring?
Many who bought laminate probably noticed that the boxes with laminated panels have different square meters? Why is this happening? Since laminate comes in different thicknesses, widths and lengths, each box has a different square footage.
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Characteristics affecting the number of square meters in a pack of laminate
The total area of the laminate is calculated by counting the number of boards in the block and multiplying their width by their length. Although the length and width of the boards are key parameters when determining the area, there are several other factors that are taken into account when the manufacturer specifies the total area of the box contents.
Slat thickness
The usual thickness of the laminate is 6–12 millimeters, the optimal one is 8 millimeters. Such figures are not uncommon, and you can find them from every supplier of quality goods. It is worth noting that the thicker the board, the better its quality, easier installation, and the floor becomes warmer. For thick laminated panels, deviations by type of size are minimal. The products are distinguished by their excellent mechanical resistance characteristics, which makes them most in demand among customers.
The thickness of the flooring and planks directly affects the thickness of the packaging.The flooring bag cannot be too thick, otherwise it will be awkward to pick up and carry.
Panel length
The length of laminate flooring boards can vary depending on the manufacturer and style. But this is not the most common criterion when purchasing laminate flooring. Most often people ask about the width of the board, its thickness. This does not mean that the length of the laminate flooring board is not important. The combination of all these parameters gives an idea of the overall appearance of the floor.
If you are interested in purchasing laminate with certain parameters, be sure to read the product specifications. You can find the exact figures here. On average, the boards are about 120 centimeters long, but this figure can vary depending on the manufacturer and even the style of the floor.
ATTENTION! There is no recommended length when choosing laminate flooring. For each room, panels are selected that will allow the design idea to be realized. If you want an imitation of a natural wood floor, the panels will be longer, and if you want the effect of a tiled floor, the boards will be square in size.
For small rooms, look for laminate flooring with shorter boards - in such rooms this type of floor covering will look harmonious. Longer boards are suitable for spacious rooms.
Slat width
The width of the slats can vary from narrow boards measuring about 3 inches to wide boards measuring over 6 inches. Choosing the right board width is an important part of a design project. Narrow panels are ideal for installation in small spaces - such a floor visually expands the space. Wider planks look great in larger rooms.
How to calculate how many squares of laminate flooring you need per room
Determining how much laminate flooring you need to buy is relatively simple - it is important to take correct measurements of the room area:
- Determine the area of each room in which you want to install laminated wood floors - use a tape measure to measure the length and width of the room. Then multiply these numbers to get the quadrature. For example, if a room is 12 meters wide and 12 meters long, you will need 144 m of flooring2.
- Add 10% to each square meter. If you choose a laminate in the form of tiles, you must add 20%.
- Contact the seller to place your order correctly. It is recommended to contact an authorized dealer.
How many m2 in 1 package
It is estimated that in one package weighing fifteen to seventeen kilograms when packed in 8 lamellas with a width of one hundred fifty to two hundred millimeters and a length of one thousand one hundred to two hundred millimeters, there are 2-2.5 square meters of flooring.
More accurate information can be obtained from the relevant documentation, instructions, and this information can also be written on the laminate packaging itself.
