Flooring Installation cost breakdown
At a mid-range, national-average baseline, a typical flooring installation project is estimated at $1,050 to $5,250. The table below breaks the cost down so you can see where your project is likely to land.
| Flooring material | Installed cost per sq ft | Typical total (500 sq ft) |
|---|---|---|
| Laminate | $3 to $8 /sq ft | About $1,500 to $4,000 |
| Carpet | $3 to $9 /sq ft | About $1,500 to $4,500 |
| Vinyl plank (LVP) | $4 to $10 /sq ft | About $2,000 to $5,000 |
| Engineered wood | $6 to $14 /sq ft | About $3,000 to $7,000 |
| Tile | $7 to $20 /sq ft | About $3,500 to $10,000 |
| Solid hardwood | $8 to $22 /sq ft | About $4,000 to $11,000 |
Flooring Installation cost by project size
Most of your flooring installation cost scales with size. Here is the estimated national-average range at a few common project sizes.
| Area to floor (square feet) | Estimated total cost | Scale |
|---|---|---|
| 250 square feet | $525 to $2,650 | Smaller project |
| 500 square feet | $1,050 to $5,250 | Typical project |
| 880 square feet | $1,850 to $9,250 | Larger project |
What drives flooring installation cost
- Area in square feet.
- Material: laminate and vinyl are cheapest, hardwood and tile cost more.
- Subfloor condition and any repairs or leveling.
- Removal and disposal of old flooring.
- Layout complexity, stairs, and patterns.
- Regional labor rates.
Key cost factors
Material and labor
Laminate and luxury vinyl plank are affordable and fast to install. Tile and solid hardwood cost more for both material and labor, since they take longer and need more skill.
Subfloor matters
A sound, level subfloor keeps costs down. Repairs, leveling, or moisture barriers add to the price, especially over concrete or in older homes.
Removal and prep
Tearing out old flooring, especially glued tile or multiple layers, adds labor and disposal cost on top of the new install.