Solid Hardwood, Engineered and Laminate Flooring - how much to buy

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jerryk
02-18-02, 10:16 PM
What is the normal waste percentage for a small job? I have a dinette room 9 1/2 X 11 1/2, 109.25 total ft.
Also, is 5/16 thick flooring not too thin to put on slab?
Thanks,
Jerryk

twelvepole
02-18-02, 10:37 PM
Most carpet comes 12' or 15' wide. A 3" allowance is added for cuts. I would go with a piece 12' wide x 10' long. 9'6" + 3" = 9'9"
jerryk
02-18-02, 11:07 PM
Thanks for responding. Actually, I was referring to flooring.
plank size - 48 X 7 5/16. My bad

twelvepole
02-19-02, 05:49 AM
Sorry about that, I had carpet on my mind. The industry standard for installation of first quality wood products is 5% for your cuts.