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Wood Flooring Prices How To Do The Math

When starting to research which floor type is most suitable for your style, you are likely to come across different prices at different vendors. As you probably know, buying wooden flooring online is cheaper compared to buying the same product from your local high street shop, however prices can vary from one online vendor to the other. Using this information guide, you will be able to understand better what to expect, how floors are priced and what could possibly make one floor more expensive than the other.


How Does Pricing In m2 Work:

In this case, wooden flooring prices are based on units of m2 also known as square metre. This is an area of a square whose sides measure exactly one metre hence square metre. The prices you see online are based on one unit of m2 therefore the first step is to measure the area which you want to cover. Take a measurement of the area's width, length and multiple the two based on {Width m} X {Length m} = m2. At this stage, it is optional (but highly advisable) to add around 8% for wastage therefore the new calculation is {Width m} X {Length m} + 8% Waste = m2 needed. To calculate the price, simply multiple the m2 measurement by the seller's price per one square metre.

How Does Pricing In Packs Work:

Wooden floors always come in packs and therefore some sellers might offer the wood's price based on packs. Because you still need to measure the area you wish to cover, it is simply a case of dividing the area to cover by the number of m2 each pack covers. Sellers will often list the m2 area the pack covers so your calculation is {m2 needed} / {m2 each pack covers} = number of packs needed. For example, if you wish to cover 30 square metre in engineered flooring and each pack covers 2 square metre, you will need 15 packs. To calculate the price, simply multiple the number of packs needed by the seller's price per pack.

Price Based On Floor Finish:

The floor finish has a functional role as well as a visual one as it is meant to give the floor a layer of protection from dirt, sunlight and heavy wear and tear. There are five main types of finishes which could influence the price of the floor. These are, Lacquered, UV Lacquered, Oiled, Oiled and Brushed and Thermo Treated. The more layers of protection the floor has the more expensive it's likely to be. To find out more about hardwood flooring finishes read our guide.

Price Based On Wood species :

There are many types of wood species to choose from. The most popular species are oak and walnut which are strong, durable and affordable. If you choose one of these species, the difference in price will likely occur due to the floor's finish not the species. However, there are certain more exotic species such as Wenge which due to their luxurious look will cost slightly more than the main stream oak and walnut.

Additional Prices To Consider:

The most popular add-on for wooden floors is quality underlay. This product is normally sold in rolls of 10sqm, 20sqm or 30sqm so your area to cover calculation will once again be used here. To calculate how many rolls you need, simply divide the m2 to cover by the roll's sqm {m2 needed} / {Roll's sqm} = Rolls needed.