Hey everyone! I'm planning to install some vinyl plank flooring in my laundry room and I'm a little lost when it comes to figuring out how much to buy. I measured the space and got dimensions of 140 inches in length and 94 inches in width. That works out to about 12,220 square inches, but I'm not sure how many boxes of flooring I actually need for that area. Any advice would be appreciated!
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To get your flooring needs sorted, you'll first want to know how much area each box of vinyl plank covers—typically around 12 to 16 square feet. Your laundry room measures about 93.5 square feet. If you find that the boxes cover 16 square feet, you'd need around 6 boxes; if they cover 12 square feet, go for 8 boxes. It's always smart to grab an extra box or two to handle cuts or mistakes!
You're estimating about 93.5 square feet for that room! Considering standard planks are usually 6 inches wide and range from 2 to 5 feet long, I recommend getting a bit more than what you measure—aim for at least 100 square feet to be safe. That should cover you well!
Just a heads-up, your room's area clocks in at 91.38 square feet. Make sure you check how many square feet each box provides, and don't forget to add approximately 10% extra just for cutting and overlaps—it can really help with the installation! If you're looking at vinyl that covers around 54 square feet per box, two boxes might just do the trick!
Thanks for the tip! I appreciate the help!