Flooring Installation Cost Calculator

Flooring cost = sq ft × $/ft² (hardwood / tile / vinyl / carpet) + removal of existing.

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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 vs. hardwood?+

LVP: waterproof, scratch-resistant, $6/ft². Hardwood: timeless, refinishable, doubles in 30 years, $14/ft². LVP wins kitchens/baths/basements; hardwood wins everywhere else.

Why the waste factor?+

Cuts at walls, rip cuts to fit doorways, mistakes. Without waste you make a return trip mid-install for matching dye lot — risky.

Subfloor prep?+

Tile needs perfectly flat subfloor (≤1/8" in 10'). LVP tolerates more. Hardwood needs dry, flat, and acclimated. Add $1-3/ft² if subfloor needs leveling.

Carpet still good?+

In bedrooms: yes — warmth, sound, comfort. Living areas: most buyers prefer hard surface for resale.

Tile labor markup?+

Skilled tile install costs $5-10/ft² labor alone — patterns, miters, and waterproofing are time-intensive. Don't shop tile by lowest bid.