Temporary floor protection estimator

Ram Board Calculator

Estimate Ram Board or similar floor protection rolls, order area, seam tape, waste, and rough material cost before remodel, painting, flooring, or punch-list work.

Units

Protected floor area (ft²)Roll coverage (ft²)Waste / overlaps (%)Tape allowance per roll (ft)Tape roll length (ft)Cost per protection roll ($)Cost per tape roll ($)

Rolls to buy

Protected area

Tape rolls

Rough cost

Surface protection depends on the product and jobsite

This calculator estimates rolls and tape only. Check the product label for floor compatibility, adhesive limits, moisture, cure time, stairs, seams, and how long the protection can stay down.

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Floor protection roll formula

Order area = protected area × (1 + waste %)

Rolls = order area ÷ roll coverage

Tape length = rounded rolls × tape per roll allowance

Tape rolls = tape length ÷ tape roll length

Sample takeoff

A 1,200 ft² remodel area with 10% waste and 317 ft² protection rolls needs about five rolls. At 50 ft of tape per protection roll, plan about two tape rolls.A 110 m² remodel area with 10% waste and 29.4 m² protection rolls needs about five rolls. At 15 m of tape per protection roll, plan about two tape rolls.

Ram Board Calculator FAQ

How many rolls of Ram Board do I need?+

Divide the protected floor area plus waste by the coverage printed on the roll, then round up to whole rolls.Divide the protected floor area plus waste by the coverage printed on the roll, then round up to whole rolls.

How much tape should I buy?+

A quick planning method is to budget a seam-tape allowance for every protection roll, then divide by the tape roll length.A quick planning method is to budget a seam-tape allowance for every protection roll, then divide by the tape roll length.

Can I use this for any floor protection brand?+

Yes if you enter that product coverage and tape details. Always check product limits for finished floors, moisture, adhesive, and duration.Yes if you enter that product coverage and tape details. Always check product limits for finished floors, moisture, adhesive, and duration.