Estimating Wood Flooring

May 4, 2010 by Leslie
Filed under Genchi Design Main, how to

Estimating wood flooring can be a great way to help you determine your remodeling budget.

Here’s How!

1) Measure your rooms Length (L) and Width (W), make sure you measure in feet and round up. Then multiply the two together. Ex: 10′X12′=120 square feet

2) Now that you have your square footage, You can estimate the material.

Based on your wood selection and budget, your flooring could be $5.00 a square foot to $25.00 a square foot. Most wood flooring is in the $5-$7 range. You can often find some discounted flooring also.

Take your square footage (120 square feet) and multiply that by your material cost ($5+)

***There are additional materials required based on your sub floor. You will need a moisture barrier. If it is applied over concrete this is a latex/rubbery material that is smeared over the concrete. If it is a wood/plywood sub floor, then it will be a foam that is rolled out on the floor. You will also want to account for the glue to lay the floor.

Sub floor PreP and Install: $1.50-$2.00 a square foot.

Floor Glue: 1 tub approximately every 150 square feet at around $100 a bucket.

3) Estimate the trim. You want to be sure you account for those finishing details. Baseboards, cove molding, t-molding (for doorways), transitions, etc.

Baseboards: Approximately $2.50-$4.00+ a linear foot

A reputable flooring company would be able to assist you in finalizing your measurements!

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