UNDERSTAND BEFORE YOU BUY
Good habits for your project.
Practical explanations, examples and the details that change an estimate.
Practical guide
How to measure a room before calculating quantities
A simple measurement sheet separating floors, walls, openings and lengths so you use the right dimensions in your calculations.
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Choose a useful allowance without counting the reserve twice
Understand the difference between measured area, offcuts, intended reserve and the surplus created by whole packs.
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Read a tin, pack or roll label before ordering
Litres, square metres, linear metres and rolls: find the right label information to turn your calculation into a purchase.
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Prepare a clear shopping list for a small project
Bring calculations, product references and quantities together in a practical sheet to use in the shop or to check your basket.
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Bring your estimates together and print your list before going to the shop.