Flooring Installation Cost Calculator
Flooring cost = sq ft × $/ft² (hardwood / tile / vinyl / carpet) + removal of existing.
Result
Estimated total
$4,050
500 ft² + 10% waste.
- Area500 ft²
- Buy area500 × 1.1550 ft²
- Rate$6/ft²
- Material+install$3,300
- Removal$750
- Total$4,050
Step-by-step
- Buy area = 500 × 1.1 = 550 ft².
- Material+install = 550 × $6 = $3,300.
- Total with removal = $4,050.
How to use this calculator
- Measure room area.
- Pick material.
- Toggle removal — almost always yes for full reno.
- Keep waste at 10% (15-20% for tile patterns or cut-heavy layouts).
About this calculator
Installed flooring rates (material + labor): carpet $3-5/ft², LVP/laminate $5-8, tile $10-15, engineered hardwood $9-12, solid hardwood $12-18. Tile and hardwood vary most with prep — uneven subfloor or hidden moisture issues can blow budgets. Always order 10% extra for cuts and waste; tile patterns like herringbone need 15-20%. Removal of existing flooring runs $1-2/ft² depending on what's under it (carpet pad: easy; glued vinyl on slab: hard).
Frequently asked
LVP: waterproof, scratch-resistant, $6/ft². Hardwood: timeless, refinishable, doubles in 30 years, $14/ft². LVP wins kitchens/baths/basements; hardwood wins everywhere else.
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