Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring Installation Cost Guide
HomeGuide’s average for luxury vinyl tile and plank, installation included, is $4 to $16 per square foot. This Old House puts 200 square feet of standard vinyl plank at $1,000 to $3,400 including materials and labor. Actual quotes move with the plank type, the room, and the shape of your subfloor.
Luxury vinyl plank cost breakdown
| Scope | Cost | Source |
|---|---|---|
| 200 sq. ft. installed, standard vinyl plank | $1,000 to $3,400 | This Old House |
| 200 sq. ft., 12 mil LVP, matte finish (project low) | $600 | Fixr |
| 200 sq. ft., 40 mil LVP, exotic pattern (project high) | $3,200 | Fixr |
| Installed, with labor | $2.50 to $13 per sq. ft. | Forbes Home |
| Installation labor only | $1.50 to $6 per sq. ft. | Fixr |
| Plank flooring itself | $2 to $7 per sq. ft. | Bob Vila |
| Remove and dispose of old flooring | $1 to $2 per sq. ft. | This Old House |
| Baseboards | $5.50 to $11.00 per piece | HomeGuide |
Fixr lists Mohawk LVP at $2 to $4 per square foot and Shaw LVP at $3 to $6. See our flooring cost guides to compare vinyl with other floors.
Cost by room
HomeGuide gives room totals that depend on the square footage: a bathroom runs $70 to $800 and a kitchen $400 to $3,200. A basement ranges from $1,200 to $32,000 because spaces vary so much in size. Forbes Home puts installation at $250 to $4,600 per room across all kinds of rooms.
Cost by installation method
Forbes Home reports that interlocking vinyl costs $3 to $13 per square foot, and that glue-down vinyl costs $2.50 to $13 on average. Bob Vila prices gluing down individual planks at $3 to $11 per square foot. Bob Vila lists WPC core planks at $3.50 to $12 per square foot for the materials.
Labor vs. materials
Bob Vila puts the plank flooring itself at about $2 to $7 per square foot and says labor adds $1 to $4 per square foot, with installers around $36 an hour. Fixr’s labor-only range is lower than the all-in average, since it excludes the planks themselves.
DIY vs. hiring a pro
This Old House says doing it yourself costs $400 to $1,400 for materials alone on 200 square feet. Click-lock and glue-down jobs both need a flat, clean subfloor, so check the floor before you decide. Remember to include trim, transition pieces, and underlayment in a DIY budget, since the materials figure covers planks only. If the old floor may contain asbestos, stop and have it tested by a licensed professional before removing it.
Ways to save
- Remove old flooring yourself: Hauling out the old floor is a separate line item in This Old House’s figures, so doing it yourself trims the bill.
- Prep the subfloor: Clearing debris and fasteners before the crew arrives gives them less to bill for.
- Reuse the baseboards: HomeGuide prices new baseboards per piece, so careful removal and reinstall avoids that cost.
- Compare brands: Fixr’s brand examples show a spread between lower- and mid-priced LVP.
How to get an accurate quote
Ask installers to measure each room and inspect the subfloor in person, including checking for moisture or uneven spots, which can add prep work to the job. The written quote should separate materials from labor and say what it includes for subfloor prep, underlayment, transitions, and cleanup. Verify the contractor’s license and insurance before you sign.
What changes the price
- Room size and layout complexity, including angled cuts and narrow hallways
- Subfloor condition and required patching, leveling, or moisture remediation
- Plank thickness, core construction, and wear layer durability
- Installation method, choosing between click lock floating floors and glue down planks
- Old flooring removal, disposal fees, and baseboard replacement
Frequently asked questions
How much does LVP installation cost per square foot?
HomeGuide's all-in average is the highest-level figure; Fixr and Bob Vila break labor out separately, as shown in the table and labor section above.
How much does it cost to remove old flooring first?
This Old House prices removal and disposal per square foot, as noted above.
How much does LVP cost for a bathroom or kitchen?
HomeGuide gives $70 to $800 for a bathroom, depending on its size, and $400 to $3,200 for a kitchen.
Sources
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Figures are estimates based on the sources above and vary by region, home and contractor. Get at least three written quotes before you hire. See our disclaimer and how we research.