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Flooring installation cost, estimated in seconds.

Pick a floor and set the area. We'll estimate the installed price from published national averages.

Estimated total

$1,000–$5,000

Typical range from published national prices

Floor area$1,000–$5,000

Estimates use published national averages. Your quote depends on your job and your area.

1Flooring type

Floor area$2–$10 per sq ft500 sq ft

Multiply each room's length by its width, then add the rooms together.

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Prices are installed, with materials and labor.
Removing old flooring, fixing the subfloor and moving furniture can add to the total.
Buy about 10% extra to cover cuts and waste. Ask your installer how much they need.
Prices vary a lot by area. Compare two or three quotes from local pros for the same job.

FAQ

How much does it cost to floor 500 square feet?

About $2,000 to $7,500 installed, according to HomeGuide. Vinyl lands at the low end and hardwood at the high end.

What's the cheapest flooring to install?

Vinyl and laminate are usually the cheapest, from about $2 a square foot installed.

Does the price include removing old floors?

Not always. Ask whether removal and haul-away are in the quote.

Published national estimates, last checked 2026-11-12.

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