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How do you work out how much carpet you need?

Measure the length and the width of the room in yards (to convert feet to yards divide by 3) then multiple the two lengths and then add 10% extra as overage.

If you have 90 square yards of carpet how many linear feet will that cover?

You can't calculate linear footage based on square yardage alone. If you meant square footage it will cover 810 sq. ft..

How many sq feet in 110 sq yard?

There are 12.22 square yards in 110 square feet. (12 2/9 sq. yd)

There are 9 square feet in a square yard,

and 110 / 9 = 12.22

Does a concrete patio step need to be on a footing?

Yes, a concrete patio step does in fact need to be on a footing. Without the proper footing foundation, the step will be uneven.

30 square feet equals what area?

0.00068870524 acre 2.7870912 square meter 4,320 square inch 0.00068870524 acre 2.7870912 square meter 4,320 square inch

How much carpet do you need for a 12 x 12 room?

Well a square yard is 3x3=9 and 12x12=144 so 144 divided by 9=?

What will it cost to carpet a room 12 feet wide and 15 feet long if carpeting costs 20.80 per square yard?

Convert the feet to yards first.

12 feet = 4 yards

15 feet = 5 yards

4 yards x 5 yards = 20 square yards.

The price is (20 square yards) x ($20.80 per square yard) = $416.00

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If you don't convert the feet to yards first, make sure to be very careful with the number of square feet.

12 feet x 15 feet = 180 square feet.

Trying to convert to square yards by dividing by 3 will give you 60 foot-yards, which isn't right, so you have to divide by 3 again to get 20 square yards (i.e there are 9 square feet in a square yard).

When remodeling the bathroom does the ceramic floor get installed first or the toilet sand vanity?

You can install the vanity first. Then, install the tile up to the vanity and around the pipe for the toilet. Then, install the toilet. That way, you do not have to replace the tile should you ever have to replace the toilet.

What is the average cost of installation of slate tile per square foot?

Slate tile requires more prep and skill to install, which usually makes it more expensive to install. It will very by region, but $7 to $9 per sq foot.

15 feet x 14 feet into square feet?

The area of 15 feet times 14 feet = 210 square feet.

What do you need to level a house with piers?

Leveling a house with piers is usually a job for an expert. The house may need to be raised with a jack in one place, then wooden shims must be fitted in between the floor and the piers. Each adjustment must be checked with a level to make sure it is done right.

How many 12x12 tiles for a 3x12 room?

A 3x12 room is 36 square feet. This means that to fill the floor in the 3x12 room, it will take 36 tiles that are each 1 square foot (12x12) in size.

What happens when installed ceramic tile is not level?

you can hide some leveling issues with the grout, but if it's really noticeable then the surface wasn't leveled out first (self-leveling concrete) or the person laying the tile didn't know what he was doing. the good thing about tile is that you can chip out the bad area, reset new tile and re-grout to fix it. you don't have to tear out the whole room or counter

How much does it Cost install ceramic tile northeast us?

I pay my subcontract installers $5 per foot on if over 100 sq foot. They provide labor, all tools, thinset and clean up. They must be insured for $250k. (located in CT. would vary by area I'd guess)

Keep in mind that is the price for a contractor paying a sub contractor. I tack my profit on top of that.

Any other work such as adding a layer of subfloor is extra.

If a room is 24 feet wide and 15 feet long how many square feet of carpeting do you need?

times the two numbers together and that is your answer.If you don't get 360 sq ft then cancel the order

How do I fix dents in Prefinished hardwood floor?

If you ignore them for a while. Many of them will take care of them selfs as the wood expands and contracts with the weather.

What will it cost to tile a kitchen floor that is 12 ft wide by 20 ft long if the tile cost 8.91 per square yard?

Kitchen is 12 x 20 which is 240 sq ft. 9sq ft = 1sq yd 240sq ft/9sq ft = 26.6667 sq yds 26.6667 sq yds x $8.91 per sq yd = $237.60

What is the average price per square foot for tile installation in New England?

I pay my subcontract installers $5 per foot on if over 100 sq foot. They provide labor, all tools, thinset and clean up. They must be insured for $250k. (located in CT. would vary by area I'd guess)

Keep in mind that is the price for a contractor paying a sub contractor. I tack my profit on top of that.

Any other work such as adding a layer of subfloor is extra.

What flooring can you put on concrete?

Tile, cork, vinyl, laminate, carpet and engineered flooring.

How do you clean sap off linoleum?

You can clean sap off of linoleum with regular dish soap. With a solution of dish soap, water, elbow grease, and a scrub brush, you can generally remove the sap from the area. If that doesn't work, try one of the adhesive removers from your local store.

What color goes with lime green?

Sky blue, white, and pink seem to work well with lime green. Also Pink! and Fluro Yellow as they look wow! there very eyecatching colours!