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Floor Plan & Measurements |
The
foundation of a solid redecorating plan includes accurate dimensions
of your living space. To start, we suggest creating an accurate
floor plan. Here is what you will need to get started.
Recommended Tools
- 25-foot metal tape measure. Look for one that locks and retracts.
- Graph paper: The grid makes it much easier to sketch an accurate
plan.
- Drafting tools: A ruler, pencils with erasers, a clipboard .
Basic Measuring Instructions
Before measuring, make a rough sketch of the basic floor plan,
including walls, windows, hallways, closets and door placements.
Don't worry too much about it being proportional at this point.
With your rough sketch in hand, start measuring. Measure in running
dimensions as much as possible. Fix the tape measure at one corner
and run the tape along the side of the room, taking note of the
measurement each time on your rough sketch.
Make additional measurements and notes on the drawing as you see
fit. These might include the doorway widths, alcoves, or steps, etc.
With your new measurements and a new sheet of graph paper, redraw
your floor plan to accurately represent your room’s proportions.
Make photocopies of the finished drawing. You can use the copies
anytime you need to talk to a retailer about new flooring or even
when rearranging furniture.
Square Foot Area = Width of room x Length of room
Square Yards = W x L /9
It is best to have us make final
measurements to ensure that you purchase the correct amount.
As
professionals, we know how to include hallways and closets, match
patterns, plan seam placement, work with room irregularities, and
account for rooms with widths greater than 12 feet (most carpet is
produced in 12- and 15-foot widths).
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