Measuring for Legato carpet tiles

paws26

Hi, I am considering using Legato carpet tiles in my basement. The area is 26'x24' or 624 sq. ft. Each box of Legato is supposed to cover 35 sq. ft. I estimated I would then need 18 or 19 boxes, (624/35)allowing for some waste. I used the estimator on the Milliken / Legato site and it said I needed 22 cartons. That's an extra 105 sq. ft. or in terms of cost at least 300 more dollars.

Do any of you know why there would be such a difference in their estimator? Does anyone have experience laying this down? Is there that much waste? I don't want to under buy, but I don't want to waste money and have a lot left over either. Thanks for any advice.

enggeek

Take the size width by length in inches.

e.g. L = 26' ,W= 24' OR L = 312 in, W = 288 in (These measurements must be precise to 1/2 inch)

Divide one by 22 and the other by 23

X = 14.18, Y = 12.52 or
X = 13.56, Y = 13.09

Round UP

X =15, Y = 13 or
X = 14, Y =14

Multiply

15X13 = 195 or
14X14 = 196

You would buy 20 boxes.

Legato has you using a tile for each segment and partial segment on the floor. If you are careful, you can use a tile cut at one end of the room on the other end.

paws26

Thank you enggeek for the thorough answer.

Floorwizard

remember, you want extra anyway if you plan on being in the home a good while.

lorrie

I WOULD NOT WASTE MY MONEY ON THESE - THEY ARE EXPENSIVE AND LOOK LIKE HELL. USE ANOTHER BRAND. I SPENT HOURS INSTALLING THESE AND WAS VERY DISAPPONTED. I CONTACTED THE COMPANY AND THEY WERE NOT HELPFUL.

IF YOU ARE GOING TO USE THEM YOU BETTER GLUE THEM DOWN AND EXPECT TO SEE ALL THE SEAMS.

Floorwizard

Just to add to that huge cap statement a bit...

Legato properly installed is a solid product.

It is made by Milliken, and I actually carry Tesserea, whick does not have the wavy sides but is essentially the same product.
looks fantastic down..

again, properly installed.