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Flooring Material Calculator
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Flooring Material Calculation
Formulas:
- Room Area = Length × Width
- Waste Area = Room Area × Waste Factor
- Total Area Needed = Room Area + Waste Area
- Boxes Needed = ROUNDUP(Total Area / Coverage per Box)
Waste Factor Guide:
- 5%: Simple rectangular rooms with straight installation
- 10%: Standard rooms (recommended for most projects)
- 15%: Rooms with closets, angles, or diagonal patterns
- 20%: Complex layouts with many cuts and obstacles
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