Floor areas vary in sizes and shapes, thus it is recommended to divide it. This enables the carpet area calculator give the best estimate of the carpeting required. The measurements could again be taken in meters or use a converter. More carpet may be required if it has a pattern and the room is odd shaped, like an L-shape for the pattern to match. It is also important to get a written quote from the carpet manufacturer or dealer and include the underlay, if required since this will also add to the cost.
The effective tool helps in determining the approximate floor area. This will help a homeowner have a more useful conversation with the retailer when it comes to choosing the right material. Although the retailers could provide exact measurements and amount, it is good to know ahead of time, at least even an estimate of how much the whole project would cost to be able to plan on the budget before proceeding to buy. Furthermore, using the tool also helps plan which rooms in the house would have to be carpeted, depending on one's budget.
Carpets are quoted in lineal meters or square meters so make certain to compared like for like. Since the typical width is 3.66 meter, a price in lineal meters would be higher than in square meters. In calculating the equivalent square meter price from a lineal meter price, divide the lineal meter price by the width of the carpet. Even when using the carpet area calculator, it is still important to consult the retailer for a precise quote and measure and make certain that the underlay and installation costs are included in the price quote.