In order to measure your room or floor accurately for new flooring, you will need a few items. These include a tape measure, a pen or pencil, a piece of paper, a ruler, and if possible, a helpful assistant.
Whether you plan to install carpet, vinyl, luxury vinyl, laminate, or safety flooring, the process for measuring a room is the same. Begin by drawing a floor plan of the room you wish to measure, including any doorways, windows, or drop backs, such as fireplaces, alcoves, and fitted cupboards.
Using your tape measure, measure the width of the widest part of the room, then measure across the room at a few different points to account for any unevenness in the walls. Note down these measurements on your plan. Take measurements wall to wall across each room, as some walls may not be parallel. Additionally, measure any drop backs, alcoves, or fireplaces and record these measurements on your plan.
It is important to add an extra 10cm to each measurement to account for any necessary cuts or trimming during the installation process. Be sure to measure all the way into the doorways, as well as the width, and jot down this information on your plan. Note the number of doorways in the room, as this will help us accurately calculate the connecting door bars and thresholds that we'll need.
Remember, measuring accurately is crucial to ensure a perfect fit for your new flooring.