Flooring and tile
Work out boxes, tiles, grout and mortar with the waste assumption in plain sight, and check what to do about old floors before removing them.
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Flooring and tile
Flooring Calculator: Area, Waste and Boxes
Work out your floor area, order area and whole boxes for hardwood, laminate or vinyl plank, with the waste assumption shown so you can change it.
Flooring and tileTile Calculator: Tiles, Grout Volume and Thin-Set
Count tiles with the grout joint included, see grout volume, and estimate thin-set bags from a maker's chart, with waste shown as a changeable rule of thumb.
Flooring and tileOld Floors and Asbestos: What to Do Before You Remove Them
Old vinyl tile, sheet backing and adhesive can contain asbestos. See what EPA and CPSC say to avoid, when to cover instead of remove, and who to call.
Flooring and tileCarpet Calculator: How Much Carpet Do You Actually Buy?
Carpet comes in fixed-width rolls, so you usually buy more than your floor area. See how much, in square feet and yards, and how room direction changes it.