Flooring quantity & budget

MEASURE FIRST

How to prepare your inputs

Measure net floor areas and pack coverage. Decide waste with your installer based on board direction, patterns and cuts.

How this calculation works

Required coverage = area × (1 + waste / 100). Packs round up. Budget = packs × pack price + net area × installation rate + extras.

Assumptions & exclusions

Use your supplier’s pack coverage. Installation is charged on net area. Extras can include preparation, adhesives, trims and disposal.

Your next step

Confirm underlay, moisture testing, trims, preparation and installation inclusions with your flooring contractor.

Further reading

• Bunnings Trade planning resources

These resources provide background information. Confirm current product specifications and project requirements with your supplier or trade professional.

What if my shape or product is different?

Use dimensions and product data that match the stated method. For complex work, calculate separate sections or obtain a project-specific take-off. Do not apply simple geometry to structural or compliance decisions.

Why are quantities rounded up?

Whole bags, packs, sheets or cartridges round up to purchasable units. Decimal area or volume results are planning figures; confirm order increments with the supplier.

Are my entries saved?

No. Entries remain in the current browser page and clear on reload. Printing can save your results and inputs as a PDF on your device.