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Flooring costs

Hardwood, vinyl, tile, carpet and refinishing.

Flooring is usually priced per square foot, but the number on the box is only part of the cost. Removal of the old floor, subfloor repairs, underlayment, trim and stairs are often quoted separately and can change the total more than the flooring itself.

These guides compare published per-square-foot and per-room prices for vinyl plank, tile, carpet and hardwood refinishing, naming the source for each figure. They show which extra line items to expect, what a homeowner can do ahead of time to lower the bill, and how to compare installer quotes on the same scope.

Flooring price ranges at a glance

Project	Typical range	Basis
Carpet Installation Cost	$2 – $8	installed, per square foot
Hardwood Floor Refinishing Cost	$1,107 – $2,681	installed
Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring Installation Cost Guide	$4 – $16	per square foot
Tile Floor Installation Cost	$8 – $14	per square foot

Each range comes from the sources cited in its guide. Open a guide for the breakdown and the source of every figure.

All Flooring guides

Carpet Installation Cost: Homeowner Pricing GuideHomeGuide puts carpet installation at $2 to $8 per square foot, installed, and this guide compares that range with four other published sources.$2 – $8 installed, per square foot Hardwood Floor Refinishing Cost: Homeowner Price GuideThe typical hardwood floor refinishing cost ranges from $1,107 to $2,681. Compare contractor labor rates, finish supplies, and ways to save.$1,107 – $2,681 installed Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring Installation Cost GuideAverage luxury vinyl plank flooring installation cost ranges from $4 to $16 per square foot installed, depending on plank quality, room size, and labor rates.$4 – $16 per square foot Tile Floor Installation Cost: Pricing Breakdown and GuideFixr puts the cost to install tile flooring at $8 to $14 per square foot. Review material types, subfloor prep, and labor rates before you get quotes.$8 – $14 per square foot