Surely you have heard from the sellers such an expression as “running meter”. This concept is confusing to many, because you won’t immediately understand how this measure differs from an ordinary meter, and what exactly is meant. Most often this term sounds in response to a question like: “What will be the cost of the kitchen if I order it at your company?”. And in response you hear something like: "450 dollars a running meter." This can confuse a person who has never before bought home furniture made to order.
Running meter - how much will it be?
In a nutshell, 1 running meter is the same as a regular meter, only it is about quantity. Yes, it’s about the quantity, not the length. In general, there is simply no such concept in official terminology. A running meter is a common expression.
In theory, the quantity of goods should be measured in generally accepted kilograms or pieces. But in practice, it is not very convenient. If you ask the seller to sell a pound of tablecloth on the table, what will he think of you? It is also impossible to measure the tablecloth in pieces, but counting how many square meters is also not suitable. Therefore, this measure is so firmly established in everyday life.
If the product has a more or less constant profile (i.e. thickness-width, cross-section) or is delivered on a roll, then it is convenient to sell it by cutting pieces of a specific length. This length just serves to measure the quantity.
The nuances of using a running meter
A running meter is one meter of a product, regardless of what height or width it will have. If the cost of products is expressed in this unit, then you just need to choose the most suitable color, texture, type of product and a suitable width. After which it remains to measure the fabric or
carpet along the length of the required number of linear meters. Payment will be made only for the length, without any conversion to pieces or square meters.
There is a special talk about furniture. Sellers like to indicate the price in running meters, and they specially take the cheapest fittings and materials for calculations, and sometimes they may not even include the cost of fittings in the calculation. Therefore, do not rush to suspiciously advantageous offers, as this technique is often used to trivially attract customers.
How to determine the running meter of the kitchen?
Suppose you decide to order a kitchen, and they tell you a price of $ 450 per linear meter. What does this mean, and how to estimate the total cost? It is necessary to measure the length of the wall in which the kitchen will be located in the room, 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 1.5 times due to countertops, more expensive fittings, the height of the upper wall cabinets (you may have a high ceiling in the room and you would like the cabinet height to be maximum), the use of glass, installing an apron, etc. .d.
Therefore, before placing an order, you need to find out what is included in the named price, what material is taken for calculation, be sure to check whether the countertop is included, will it be matte or glossy, how many sections will there be, etc.