Question 1

How do you measure a benchtop from a plan?

Accepted Answer

Set the scale on the kitchen plan, then measure the bench area in square metres and each run in lineal metres, and count the cutouts. MetreMate totals it so you can estimate slab yield and price the job before the on site template. Any pre template figure is an estimate, confirmed on site.

Question 2

How many slabs do I need from a kitchen plan?

Accepted Answer

Measure the benchtop area and runs, then compare against your slab size (around 3000 by 1400mm) allowing for offcuts and vein direction. A waterfall island often forces an extra slab. MetreMate gives you the square metres and lineal metres to work it out quickly.

Question 3

What adds cost to a stone benchtop quote?

Accepted Answer

Waterfall ends, mitred 40mm edges, extra cutouts and stone splashbacks all add material and labour. Measure the edge and waterfall runs in lineal metres and count the cutouts in MetreMate so nothing is missed in the estimate.

Question 4

How do I measure a stone splashback from the plan?

Accepted Answer

Measure the splashback run in lineal metres and its height to work the area in square metres, then deduct any window over the bench. MetreMate gives you the run and the area off the elevation or plan, so you add the splashback material to the benchtop yield and price it with the rest of the job.

Question 5

How do I count sink and cooktop cutouts from a kitchen plan?

Accepted Answer

Use the count tool to tap each sink, cooktop, tap hole and drainer groove on the plan and MetreMate keeps a live total by type. Cutouts drive fabrication labour, so an accurate count off the plan means the estimate reflects the real machining before the site template.

Question 6

How do I estimate lineal metres of edge finish for a benchtop?

Accepted Answer

Measure the exposed front and end edges of every run in lineal metres, and count waterfall ends separately since they add full slab height. MetreMate totals the edge runs, then you apply your rate for a pencil round, bullnose or mitred 40mm edge to the lineal metres measured off the plan.

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