Enter your room size and material for an itemized flooring estimate built from current 2026 rates — total and per square foot.
Estimate only. Flooring cost varies with subfloor prep, patterns, and stairs. Confirm with quotes from licensed installers.
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These factors move a flooring quote the most.
Carpet, laminate, and LVP are the budget tier; engineered wood sits in the middle; solid hardwood and tile cost the most.
You pay per square foot, and complex rooms, patterns, or lots of cuts add labor.
Leveling, moisture barriers, and repairing the subfloor can add cost before anything is installed.
Tearing out and disposing of old flooring is a separate line item on most jobs.
Typical 2026 installed cost ranges, materials and labor combined.
| Material | Per sq ft | 300 sq ft room | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| Carpet | $3–$8 | $900–$2,400 | Soft, budget-friendly |
| Laminate | $4–$9 | $1,200–$2,700 | Durable, easy install |
| Luxury vinyl (LVP) | $4–$10 | $1,200–$3,000 | Waterproof |
| Polished concrete | $4–$10 | $1,200–$3,000 | Modern, low upkeep |
| Engineered wood | $7–$16 | $2,100–$4,800 | Real wood veneer |
| Tile | $8–$20 | $2,400–$6,000 | Durable, water-resistant |
| Hardwood | $8–$20 | $2,400–$6,000 | Classic, refinishable |
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