Laminate Flooring Calculator
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Laminate boxes typically cover 18–24 ft². An 18 × 14 ft living room with 8% waste needs 14 boxes at 19.5 ft² each. Buy underlayment for the room area too (most rolls cover 100 ft²).
Boxes of flooring
14
272 ft² incl. waste
- Area to buy
- 272.2 ft²
- Square yards
- 30.2 yd²
- Room area
- 252 ft²
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Frequently asked questions
Should laminate run parallel to the longest wall?
Usually yes, or parallel to the main light source — it looks larger and needs fewer cuts.
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