Measuring & Fitting Guides
Not sure how much flooring to order? Or how to fit it? These quick guides will tell you everything you need to know about measuring up and fitting carpet, laminate, LVT, engineered wood, underlay and artificial grass.
Remember, our experts are always on hand to help too. We know everything there is to know about flooring. The only thing we don’t do is fit the flooring ourselves. Just give us a call, or click to chat. Whether you’re an adept DIYer, or you plan to enlist the services of a professional fitter we’ll be happy to help. Also see below: How to find a local carpet fitter.
How to measure rooms for Carpet & Vinyl Flooring.
Find out how to measure and calculate the total amount of flooring you’ll need in any size room.
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How to measure rooms for Laminate, LVT & Wood.
Learn how to calculate how much laminate, LVT or wood you’ll need for your flooring project.
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Measuring stairs, winding steps and mid-landings for Carpet.
Watch our video, or read the guide and learn how much carpet you’ll need for your stairs and hallway.
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How to measure a straight-run staircase.
Watch our video, or read the guide and learn how much carpet you’ll need for your stairs and hallway.
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A complete guide to fitting Carpet.
Learn all the tips and tricks to get a perfectly fitted carpet first time, every time.
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A complete guide to fitting Vinyl flooring.
One of the easiest types of flooring to fit. With this guide, you’ll know everything there is to know!
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A complete guide to fitting Laminate flooring.
Get the low down on how to professionally fit laminate flooring with ease.
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How to fit LVT Luxury Vinyl flooring.
There are two basic types of LVT: Dryback and Click. Here’s how to fit them both... with aplomb!
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How to fit Engineered Wood flooring.
There’s nothing quite like a real wood floor... here’s everything you need to know to fit yours like a pro.
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How to calculate how much Artificial Grass you’ll need.
Everything you need to know to measure up for artificial grass, plus the accessories you might need.
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A complete guide to fitting Artificial Grass.
Find out how to prepare the ground, plus fitting tips and more useful info.
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A quick guide to door bars and profile trims.
Discover which door bar, or threshold trim will work best with your flooring to give you a perfect finish.
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If you would rather enlist the help of a professional than tackle fitting or measuring yourself, you can search Yell.com, NICF (National Institute of Carpet and Floorlayers) or any number of other trusted sites. They often have a star rating system and reviews to help you find a highly-rated fitter in your area.
You can also speak to one of our flooring experts via email, live chat or by calling 0800 9705 705.
