Measuring guides
Step by step, from the tape measure to the quantity to order, with a worked example and a free calculator for each.
How to measure a roof for shingles
Measure each roof face, find its pitch, then turn the plan measurements into the real sloped area, squares and bundles. A worked example and a free calculator are at the end.
Roofing calculatorHow to measure walls for paint
Measure each wall, take out what does not get painted, then work out the area to cover and the gallons to buy. A worked example and a free calculator are at the end.
Paint calculatorHow to measure a room for flooring
Measure each room, add the waste, then work out the area to order and the boxes. A worked example and a free calculator are at the end.
Flooring calculatorHow to measure for concrete
Measure each part of the pour, add the waste, then work out the volume to order. A worked example and a free calculator are at the end.
Concrete calculatorHow to measure a patio for pavers
Measure each area, choose the base thickness, then work out the pavers, base stone, sand and polymeric sand to order. A worked example and a free calculator are at the end.
Paver calculatorHow to measure joints for caulking
Measure each joint, its width and its sealant depth, then work out the sealant volume and the cartridges to order. A worked example and a free calculator are at the end.
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