Is LVP calculated the same as laminate?
Yes — measure square footage, add waste, divide by sq ft per box, round up. LVP boxes often cover 18–30 sq ft depending on plank size.
Luxury vinyl plank (LVP) uses the same box math as laminate — sq ft per carton plus waste. Default waste is 10% for straight layouts.
Default 10%
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Yes — measure square footage, add waste, divide by sq ft per box, round up. LVP boxes often cover 18–30 sq ft depending on plank size.
10% for simple rooms; 12–15% if you have many cuts, closets, or a diagonal layout. Keep one spare box for future repairs.
Many LVP products include an attached pad. If not, use underlayment rated for vinyl — see our underlay guide for laminate and LVP.
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