Estimating Carpet Size
Some of us think that this is simple- but think again!
The most common pitfalls when shopping for any flooring product is
coming up short,and there's no assurance you'll find the identical
match if you have to order more .
Most carpet is sold in widths of
12 or 15 feet. However, it's priced in square yards.
Confused?
Here's a simple formula for calculating your flooring needs
and cost:
Multiply the length and width (in feet) of each room to be carpeted.
Add about 6 to 7 inches extra on either
side.
Divide the total by 9 to get square yards.
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Estimating Carpet Size
