Measuring Guide

Rough measurments will help to determine the scope and estimated cost of your dream project. Here is a guide to help meausre your room.

WALLS

• Measure the overall lenght of each wall (at countertop level for kitchens and baths)
• Measure each section of wall separtely, measureing from corner to window, window to door, etc. Make sure these measurments add up to the total wall measurment.
• When measuring windows and doors, include trim.

CEILINGS

• Measure the ceiling height fromt he finished floor to the existing ceiling.
• Measure from finished floor to the bottom of existing soffits.

WINDOWS

• Measure window heights, widths and distance to the sidewall end, to the ceiling and to the floor.
• Windows should be beasured from outside trim to outside trim.
• Include distances between windows

DOORS

• Measure any door heights, widths and distances to the sidewall end, the cabinetry and to the ceiling
• Measusre from outside trim to outside trim.
• Recored the placement of hinges, which way the doow swings (in or out) and the direstion of the door opening.

APPLIANCES (kitchen)

• Locate the center line for your sink, cooktop and ovens by measuring from the nearest side wall to the center of the cabinetry.
• Indicate type of cooktop.
• Note locations of any future appliances.
• Measure the height and width of all existing appliances.

PLUMBING and HVAC

• Record the centerlines of plumbing, measuring from the nearest sidewall to the center of the sink.
• Record the general location of all air supplies and any returns.

FIXTURES (bathroom)

• Record the center location of the water closet and the vanity sink
• Measure the width, height and depth of the tub, shower and vanity.