Flooring Installation Cost Calculator

Estimate the cost to install wood, laminate or vinyl flooring - labor and materials, US national average. (Tiling a floor? Use the tile installation cost calculator.)

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How to estimate

1. Measure the area you're covering - length × width.
2. Pick the grade or material that matches your project.
3. Read the estimated installed cost range for your area.

What drives the cost

• Flooring type - laminate and vinyl are cheapest; engineered wood, then solid hardwood cost more per ft².
• Subfloor prep - leveling and repairs add labor before the floor goes down.
• Removing old flooring - carpet is cheap to pull; tile removal runs $2–$7/ft².
• Underlayment - needed under laminate, vinyl and wood; about $0.50–$3.50/ft².
• Stairs, closets and small rooms - more cuts and transitions raise the rate.
• Local labor rates - the biggest regional swing.

Average installed cost

Ranges are national averages and vary with region, prep and material - a starting point, not a quote.

Frequently asked questions

How much does it cost to install flooring?

Installed, laminate and vinyl run about $3–$10 per square foot, engineered/LVP $7–$16, and solid hardwood $12–$25 (labor + materials). A 200 ft² room in engineered wood lands roughly $1,400–$3,200. Enter your area above.

Is laminate or vinyl cheaper than hardwood?

Yes - laminate and vinyl are the budget options ($3–$10/ft² installed); engineered wood sits in the middle, and solid hardwood is the most expensive at $12–$25/ft².

Does removing the old floor cost extra?

Usually. Carpet removal is about $0.70–$1.60/ft²; tile removal $2–$7/ft². Add it on top of the new-floor estimate.

Why is this only an estimate?

Subfloor condition, prep, removal, underlayment and local labor all move the price. Use this national-average range as a starting point, then get local quotes.