📦 Box Coverage Reference
- Hardwood — ~20 sq ft / box
- Laminate — ~22 sq ft / box
- Vinyl Plank (LVP) — ~20 sq ft / box
- Ceramic Tile — ~16 sq ft / box
- Carpet — sold by sq yard (1 sq yd = 9 sq ft)
🛒 Buying Tip
Always buy flooring from the same lot number. Even the same style from different batches can have slight color or texture variations.
Keep leftover boxes — you'll thank yourself in 2 years when you need to replace a damaged plank.
🧱 Concrete Reference
- 1 cubic yard = 27 cubic feet
- 60 lb bag = 0.45 cubic feet
- 80 lb bag = 0.60 cubic feet
- Ready-mix is cheaper over ~1 yard
- Standard slab = 4" thick
⚠️ Order Extra
Always order 10% more concrete than calculated. Running short mid-pour means a weak joint in your slab that will crack.
🌿 Mulch Quick Guide
- 2 cu ft bag covers ~8 sq ft at 3" deep
- 1 cubic yard = 13.5 bags (2 cu ft each)
- Bulk delivery cheaper over ~3 yards
- Keep mulch 2" away from trunks — prevents rot
- Apply in spring and fall for best results
🍂 Best Mulch Types
🔨 Deck Board Facts
- 5/4×6 decking — most common, 5.5" face
- 15% waste is standard for deck cuts
- Pressure treated — ~$0.85/linear ft
- Cedar — ~$2.40/linear ft, better look
- Composite (Trex) — 3-4× cedar but low maintenance
⚠️ Don't Forget
This estimates decking boards only. You'll also need joists, beams, posts, ledger board, hardware, and fasteners — usually 30–40% more in total project cost.
🪣 Coverage Rates
- Smooth / new wood — 200 sq ft/gal
- Rough / weathered — 150 sq ft/gal
- Previously stained — 250 sq ft/gal
- Prices range $30–$60/gallon
- Apply when temp is 50–90°F, no rain for 24 hrs
✅ Prep Is Everything
Clean the wood first with a deck cleaner and let it dry completely (48–72 hrs). Staining dirty or wet wood is the #1 mistake homeowners make — it will peel within a year.
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