Steps
- Open the floor plan in the app and set the scale.
- Create one condition per product: "LVP – living areas", "Tile – baths", "Carpet – bedrooms".
- Set waste: around 5–10% for straight-lay plank, 10–15% for diagonal or herringbone, more for patterned tile.
- Use Area to outline each room. Include closets if they get the same floor.
- Use Linear for baseboard and transitions under their own conditions.
From square feet to materials
Link each condition to a calculator: FlooringCalc for plank and laminate boxes, TileMath for tile, grout and thinset, and CarpetCalc for carpet and pad.
Common flooring takeoff mistakes
Forgetting closets and pantries, double-counting the area under a wall when two rooms share it, and using one waste factor for every product are the usual errors. Trace rooms to the inside face of walls, keep each product in its own condition, and use the quantities table to compare each page against the room schedule if the plans include one. Stairs are easier to count than to measure: use Count for treads and risers and price them per step, or work them out with StairCalc.
FAQ
How much waste should I add for flooring?
Commonly 5–10% for straight-lay plank and 10–15% or more for diagonal layouts and small rooms. Follow the manufacturer's guidance.
Should I measure under cabinets?
Usually not for floating floors; measure to the cabinet face. Check the spec.