Widths

Knowing the available widths is essential when choosing flooring, as it helps ensure the best fit for your space while minimising waste and extra costs. Here’s why:

1. Reducing Waste & Saving Money

• Flooring materials come in standard widths (e.g., 2m, 3m, 4m, or 5m for carpet and vinyl).

• Choosing the right width for your room size can reduce offcuts, meaning you don’t pay for unnecessary material.

2. Seamless Look & Better Aesthetic

• A correctly sized roll can cover the entire room in one piece, avoiding visible seams or joins.

• This is particularly important for patterned vinyl or carpets, where mismatched seams can be noticeable.

3. Suitability for Different Rooms

• Smaller widths (2m or 3m): Ideal for bathrooms, hallways, or narrow rooms.

• Wider widths (4m or 5m): Perfect for large living rooms, bedrooms, or open-plan areas where a seamless finish is desired.

• Wet rooms: Extra material is used to go up the skirting.

4. Practical Considerations

• If a room is wider than the standard roll sizes, you may need to join two pieces together, so knowing the available widths helps with planning.

• Some materials may only be available in certain widths, which can affect your choice depending on room size and layout.