Floor Material Calculator Connector for AI agents.
3 live capabilities
Get precise flooring material counts for construction projects.
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Why people use Floor Material Calculator
Floor Material Calculator for Accurate Construction Estimations
With this Connector, you just tell your AI client the basic numbers. It handles the waste margins and the grout footprints for you. You get a final box count in seconds, which means you can send that quote out before the client even hangs up the phone.
What Vinkius changes
You get a precise shopping list for your flooring project without doing the math yourself.
Use it from Claude, ChatGPT, Cursor or another AI client you already have.
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- Real-world use case 01
Quoting a bathroom
A contractor asks for a quote on a 100sqm room with 10% waste.
- Real-world use case 02
Ordering porcelain
A DIYer wants to know if 30x30 tiles with 5mm grout will cover a patio.
- Real-world use case 03
Commercial floor plan
An estimator needs to know the total wood needed for a large office space with complex cuts.
Complete set · 3capabilities
The complete Floor Material Calculator capability set.
These are the exact actions your AI can choose when you ask it to work with Floor Material Calculator.
01—03
3 capabilities in this set.
Part of 3 available through Floor Material Calculator.
- 01 Capability
Calculate gross area
This capability calculates the total surface area needed after adding a waste margin for cuts. It helps you avoid running short on materials during a job.
- 02 Capability
Calculate tile effective area
This capability determines the actual coverage of a tile or plank by including the grout border. It ensures your order stays accurate even with wide grout lines.
- 03 Capability
Calculate box count
This capability converts your total area into the specific number of full boxes you need to buy. It prevents you from having to guess how many units to order.
Set up in minutes
One URL. Then ask Floor Material Calculator to work.
Claude and ChatGPT only need the Connector URL. Copy it once, add it in settings, and use Floor Material Calculator from the conversation.
Choose your client
Live previewAdvanced clients IDE · CLI
Claude · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_W7lt9szVRm8g0C2Sd8cYKhvgIuSg7F272ommHhuw/mcp - Step 01
Open Connectors
In Claude Web or Claude Desktop, open Settings and choose Connectors.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add custom connector, name it Floor Material Calculator, and paste the URL above.
- Step 03
Turn it on in chat
Select +, open Connectors, and enable Floor Material Calculator for the conversation.
ChatGPT · Web + desktop
Connector URL · ready to paste
Streamable HTTPhttps://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_W7lt9szVRm8g0C2Sd8cYKhvgIuSg7F272ommHhuw/mcp - Step 01
Open MCP settings
On desktop, open Settings and MCP servers. On web, open your workspace app or connector settings.
- Step 02
Add the URL
Choose Add server with Streamable HTTP, or create a custom MCP app, then paste the Floor Material Calculator URL.
- Step 03
Save and start
Save the connection and enable Floor Material Calculator in your conversation. Desktop may ask you to restart once.
Cursor · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"floor-material-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_W7lt9szVRm8g0C2Sd8cYKhvgIuSg7F272ommHhuw/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Press Cmd+Shift+P (macOS) or Ctrl+Shift+P (Windows/Linux) → search "MCP Settings"
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above into the mcp.json file that opens
- Step 03
Save the file
Cursor will automatically detect the new Connector
- Step 04
Start using Floor Material Calculator
Open Agent mode in chat and ask: "Using Floor Material Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
VS Code Copilot · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"floor-material-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_W7lt9szVRm8g0C2Sd8cYKhvgIuSg7F272ommHhuw/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Create MCP config
Create a .vscode/mcp.json file in your project root
- Step 02
Add the server config
Paste the JSON configuration above
- Step 03
Enable Agent mode
Open GitHub Copilot Chat and switch to Agent mode using the dropdown
- Step 04
Start using Floor Material Calculator
Ask Copilot: "Using Floor Material Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Windsurf · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"floor-material-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_W7lt9szVRm8g0C2Sd8cYKhvgIuSg7F272ommHhuw/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open MCP Settings
Go to Settings → MCP Configuration or press Cmd+Shift+P and search "MCP"
- Step 02
Add the server
Paste the JSON configuration above into mcp_config.json
- Step 03
Save and reload
Windsurf will detect the new server automatically
- Step 04
Start using Floor Material Calculator
Open Cascade and ask: "Using Floor Material Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Cline · IDE configuration
Advanced setup
{
"mcpServers": {
"floor-material-calculator": {
"url": "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_W7lt9szVRm8g0C2Sd8cYKhvgIuSg7F272ommHhuw/mcp"
}
}
}- Step 01
Open Cline MCP Settings
Click the Connectors icon in the Cline sidebar panel
- Step 02
Add remote server
Click "Add Connector" and paste the configuration above
- Step 03
Enable the server
Toggle the server switch to ON
- Step 04
Start using Floor Material Calculator
Ask Cline: "Using Floor Material Calculator, help me...". 3 tools available
Claude Code · Terminal command
Advanced setup
claude mcp add floor-material-calculator --transport http "https://edge.vinkius.com/vk_preview_W7lt9szVRm8g0C2Sd8cYKhvgIuSg7F272ommHhuw/mcp"- Step 01
Install Claude Code
Run npm install -g @anthropic-ai/claude-code if not already installed
- Step 02
Add the Connector
Run the command above in your terminal
- Step 03
Verify the connection
Run claude mcp to list connected servers, or type /mcp inside a session
- Step 04
Start using Floor Material Calculator
Ask Claude: "Using Floor Material Calculator, show me...". 3 tools are ready
Where the request belongs
Work Floor Material Calculator can move forward.
This is for the flooring contractor who needs to quote jobs in minutes and the DIYer who's terrified of running out of tile halfway through a bathroom renovation.
Flooring Contractor
Quoting out residential jobs on-site and providing instant material counts to clients.
Construction Estimator
Building out material lists for large commercial projects with complex waste requirements.
Home Renovation DIYer
Ordering supplies for a weekend floor swap without overbuying expensive materials.
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Before you connect
Questions about Floor Material Calculator.
The practical details behind the request, access and result.
Can the Floor Material Calculator help me with different types of flooring?
Yes, it works for any hard surface. Whether you're laying down wood planks, ceramic tiles, or porcelain, the math stays the same.
How does the Floor Material Calculator handle material waste?
It uses a dedicated capability to add a waste margin to your net area. This ensures you have enough material for cuts and mistakes without overbuying.
Will the Floor Material Calculator account for grout lines?
It does. You can input your grout width to get a precise calculation of the tile's effective footprint, which is crucial for large areas.
Can I use the Floor Material Calculator to get a shopping list?
Exactly. It takes your total area and your box size to tell you the specific number of full boxes you need to buy from the supplier.
Is the Floor Material Calculator good for large commercial projects?
It's perfect for that. Contractors can use it to quickly calculate material needs for large floor plans, making it much faster than manual estimation.
How accurate are the Floor Material Calculator estimates?
The estimates are precise because they account for specific variables like grout width and waste patterns, rather than just providing a rough percentage.
How do I account for cutting waste?
Use the calculate_gross_area capability. Provide your net floor area and a waste percentage (e.g., 10 for 10%) to get the total expanded area.
Does this capability include grout width?
Yes, by using calculate_tile_effective_area, you can input the grout width to find the true coverage footprint of each tile.
How many boxes should I buy?
After calculating your total area, use calculate_box_count with the manufacturer's box coverage to find the exact number of full boxes required.
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