How much does it cost to install flooring yourself?
About $700 in materials for a 12 x 15 ft room (180 sq ft) in luxury vinyl plank, against roughly $1,150 to $1,430 to hire it out.
Estimate only, computed from the flooring calculator's default inputs and prices. Your sizes and local prices will change it.
Do it yourself (materials)
$700
Hire it out
$1,150 to $1,430
Worked example: a 12 x 15 ft room (180 sq ft) in luxury vinyl plank
| Item | Estimate |
|---|---|
| 10 boxes of LVP | $600 |
| 8 sticks of trim and 1 transition | $97 |
| Total | $700 |
Assumptions
- Luxury vinyl plank at the calculator's default of $3 per sq ft, 10% waste
- Sold in 20 sq ft boxes, and you pay for full boxes
- Hired range adds the calculator's typical $2.5 per sq ft of labor, up to 25% more for a higher quote
- No subfloor repair or removal of old flooring
What changes the price
- Tile, hardwood and engineered floors cost more per square foot, and tile adds much more labor. Switch the type in the calculator.
- Uneven subfloors are the common hidden cost: leveling compound and prep can take as long as the flooring.
- Removing old flooring and moving appliances are usually extra on a quote, so ask about them.
Price your own project
Enter your measurements and local prices in the free flooring calculator for a full materials list and cost.
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