How to Bid Commercial Flooring Jobs (and Win More of Them)

To bid a commercial flooring job, pick projects that fit your crews, read the full bid documents (Division 09, Division 01, Division 03 and every addendum), take off quantities by finish code, price material, labor, floor prep and moisture as separate lines, and send a clear proposal with inclusions, exclusions and unit prices before the […]

Flooring Waste Factor: How Much Extra Flooring to Order (by Material and Layout)

Most flooring jobs need 5 to 10 percent extra for straight-lay plank or tile in simple rooms, 10 to 15 percent for diagonal layouts or chopped-up floor plans, and 15 to 20 percent for herringbone, chevron or large-format tile in small spaces. Broadloom carpet and sheet vinyl are the exception. Their waste comes from roll […]