Running meter - this is how much?

Surely you have heard from sellers such an expression as "running meter". This concept of many confuses, because you immediately do not understand how this measure differs from the usual meter, and what exactly is meant. Most often this term sounds in response to a question like: "And what will be the cost of the kitchen, if I order it in your company?". And in response you hear something like: "450 dollars running meter." This can puzzle a person who has never before bought home custom-made furniture.

Running meter - this is how much will it be?

If to speak in a nutshell, then 1 running meter is the same as usual, but it's about quantity. Yes, it's about the quantity, not the length. In general, such a concept in the official terminology simply does not exist. Running meter is a common expression.

In theory, the quantity of goods should be measured in conventional kilograms or pieces. But in practice, it's not very convenient. If you ask the seller to sell half a kilo of tablecloth to the table, what does he think about you? Measure the tablecloth in pieces, too, can not, but count how many square meters, too, is not suitable. Therefore, this measure is so firmly established.

If the product has a more or less constant profile (ie thickness-width, cross-section) or is supplied in a roll, then it is convenient to implement it by cutting pieces of a specific length. This length is just used to measure the quantity.

Nuances of using the meter

The meter is one meter of the product, no matter what height or width it has. If the cost of products is expressed in this unit, you just need to choose the most appropriate color, texture, type of goods and the appropriate width. After that, it remains to measure the fabric or carpeting along the length of the required number of running meters. Payment will only be for the length, without any recounting into pieces or square meters.

On the furniture a special conversation. Sellers like to quote the price in running meters, while specially taking the cheapest hardware and material for calculations, and sometimes they may not include the cost of the hardware in the calculation. Therefore, do not rush to suspiciously profitable offers, because This technique is often used to trivialize customers.

How to determine the meter of the kitchen?

Suppose you decided to order a kitchen, and you were called a price of $ 450 per running meter. What does this mean, and how to estimate the total cost? It is necessary to measure the length of the wall in the room where the kitchen will be located, and add the length of the corners if its shape is not linear, but in the form of the letter "G" or "P". The result is multiplied by the price and the base cost is obtained. Be prepared that it can increase by a factor of 1.5 due to the countertop, more expensive fittings, the height of the top hanging cupboards (perhaps you have a high ceiling in the room and you want the height of the cabinets to be maximum), the use of glass, the installation of an apron and t .

Therefore, before ordering you need to find out what is included in the price, what material is taken for calculation, be sure to specify whether the table top is included, whether it is matte or glossy, how many sections there will be, etc.