Why I Buy Wood Flooring in Bulk After Running Out Mid-Project
During my second villa renovation, I miscalculated the amount of flooring needed. I was short by 100 square feet. The supplier had discontinued the product line. I could not find matching planks anywhere. I ended up replacing the entire floor in that room. That mistake cost me 10,000 dirhams. Now I always buy wood flooring with 15 to 20 percent extra. I store the extra planks in a dry closet. When I have needed repairs years later, those extra planks have been invaluable. The small upfront cost of extra material saves huge replacement costs later. I also buy in bulk for multiple rooms at once. Buying larger quantities often comes with volume discounts. And dealing with one supplier for all your flooring simplifies logistics. Calculating How Much Wood Flooring to Buy Calculating flooring quantity is more complex than measuring room dimensions. You need to account for waste. Waste comes from cutting planks to fit around corners, doorways, and irregular walls. For straight plank in...