Flooring for 300 sq ft
10 percent waste. Check your box coverage.
Area with waste
330sq ft
Boxes (20 sq ft)
17
area with waste = 300 × 1.10 = 330 sq ft
About 27.9 m². Always use your product box coverage.
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Add 10 percent to 300 square feet for cuts and offcuts, 15 percent for diagonal layouts. Box coverage varies from under 20 to over 30 square feet, so use the figure on your product.
Laying floors? A sharp utility knife with spare blades scores vinyl plank and underlay cleanly.
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Common questions
How much flooring for 300 square feet?
With 10 percent waste, about 330 square feet. At 20 square feet per box, that is 17 boxes.
Why buy by the box?
Flooring is sold in whole boxes, so round up, and keep a spare box for future repairs.
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