Guides
Guides to better measuring
Practical tools with visible formulas, worked examples and rounding to whole packs.
Paint
3 min
How to measure walls before buying paint
Turn room dimensions into paintable area without counting ceilings or openings twice.
Paint
3 min
Coverage, coats and paint tin sizes
Understand the difference between required litres, your allowance and whole-tin rounding.
Flooring
3 min
Choosing and applying a cutting allowance
Keep measured area separate from your reserve for cuts before calculating boxes.
Flooring
3 min
From square metres to whole flooring boxes
Check coverage, rounding and cost without confusing pieces with boxes.
Curtains
3 min
Measuring a curtain rail and finished drop
Define finished dimensions before adding fullness and sewing allowances.
Curtains
3 min
Fabric widths and vertical pattern repeats
Follow rounding per panel to understand how many metres of fabric you need.
Potting mix
3 min
Turning pot dimensions into litres
Use internal dimensions and intended fill height to estimate the usable volume.
Potting mix
3 min
From usable volume to bags of potting mix
Apply a chosen allowance and round using the litres stated on each bag.