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Laminate Flooring Cost Guide

ServiceWhale Laminate FloorInstallation Cost Calculator
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? Carpet removal Carpet removal

Estimated price range includes total costs of removing carpet. Including: disassemble carpet form surface, cut into movable pieces, vacate the debris from home and dispose legally, and clean the area. Price includes all tools, materials, and labor involved with removing the carpet. Additional factors to effect the cost: total size of carpet, old carpet installation method, single/multi level home, local waste removal laws.

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120 sq.ft.
$4.20
$123.00
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? Padding removal Padding removal

Estimated price range includes total costs of removing padding and tackstrip. Including removal from hardwood underneath, base, removing all staples, removing all nails, glued padding removal, tackstrip dismantling, vacate the debris from home and dispose legally, and clean the area from leftovers. Additional factors to effect the cost: total size of padding, padding type and installation method, single/multi level home, length of tackstrip.

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120 sq.ft.
$10.20
$123.00
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? Padding installation Padding installation

Estimated price range includes total cost of installing padding for carpet flooring installation. Including: subfloor and surface cleaning and preparation, tackless strips installation, carpet padding installation, carpet pad trimming. Additional factors to effect the cost: total size of padding aria, condition of the sub floors / installation surface.

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120 sq.ft.
$9.00
$123.00
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? Laminate installation Laminate installation

Estimated price range includes the costs of installing standard laminate floors (8mm thick, protective finish, manufacturer warranty) on leveled and clean underlayment subfloors. Price includes: measured layout, install perimeter tack strip, cut, seam and secure laminate. Includes planning, equipment and material acquisition, area preparation and protection, setup and cleanup. Additional factors to effect the cost: amount of rooms, stairs, installed appliances, single/multi level home, other installation complications.

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120 sq.ft.
$198.60
$363.00
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? Laminate Flooring Materials and Supplies Laminate Flooring Materials and Supplies

Estimated price range includes materials essential for laminate floor installation including, the laminate, surface sealants, fasteners, adhesives, pressure sensitive tape, electric planer, hot melt laminate seam tape, floor sanding discs, miter saw, adhesives, laminate tack strip, pneumatic finish nailer, electric jigsaw, belt sander. fasteners and other hand tools essential for professional installation of laminate floor.

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120 sq.ft.
$91.00
$179.00
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? Quarter round / shoe molding installation Quarter round / shoe molding installation

Includes moldings between floors and walls, stair cases and installed appliances. Cost is calculated by the length of molding needed to be installed.

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$42.25
$44.32
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? Transition moldings installation Transition moldings installation

Includes transitions and moldings between floor types, stair cases and installed appliances. Cost is calculated by the number of transitions needed to be installed.

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$26.70
$28.00
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? Furniture moving Furniture moving

Includes moving the furniture in and out of the rooms that need new laminate flooring installation. Cost is calculated by pieces of furniture that need to be moved, depending on size, weight, location, destination, and amount of people required to conduct the moving. Moving between levels in the house might affect the price.

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2 pieces
$41.00
$53.00
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Totals - Cost to Install Laminate Floor - 120 sq.ft.
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$422.95
$1,036.32
Average Cost Per Square Foot
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$3.52
$8.64
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Notes and additional information forServiceWhale Laminate Floor Installation Estimator

The suggested prices are for standard averages on laminate floor installed on pre-prepared surfaces. The tools and materials needed for the installation are based on indoor laminate floor installation. If exotic laminate floors are to be installed, or if the installation pattern is sophisticated, prices will increase and require an onsite estimate visit with a contractor. The laminate floor installation prices given by the ServiceWhale Cost Estimator are NOT official quotes from contractors. Get a custom quote instantly from a local, prescreened contractor here

Scope for ServiceWhale Laminate Floor Installation Guide includes:

  1. Removal of the existing flooring (if present):

    prices are estimated based on ServiceWhale laminate installation historic pricing. Each case is evaluated individually depending on furniture in the room(s), size, location, house levels, type of existing floor, sub-floor type, and disposal regulations as your local law requirements demand.

  2. Installation of new laminate flooring:

    prices are estimated based on ServiceWhale historic pricing for regular installation of new laminate floors. Installation in special patterns, custom laminate types, mixed installation and other complications in installation are not included in the estimator. For exotic laminate or sophisticated custom installation it is recommended to contact with professional contractor and conduct onsite estimate.

  3. Cost of related materials and supplies typically required to install new laminate floor including:

    manufacturer recommended underlayment, fasteners, adhesives and surface sealants, typically required to install new laminate floor are included in the price. Contractors are responsible for all materials needed for installation. Hand tools, glue materials, seals, nails, and other tools necessary for installation are included in the price and are under contractor's responsibility.

  4. Molding installation:

    estimated price includes labor for installation of shoe moldings (quarter rounds) and transition moldings, if customer selects so. Exotic moldings are not included in price and should be purchased by homeowner unless agreed otherwise with the contractor.

  5. Other assumptions:

    • estimated price includes removal of vinyl/carpet/laminate from subfloor, removal of ceramic tile from wet bed or concrete floor, other installation cases (rarely common) may require onsite estimate, and or extra labor, and or fees.
    • Installation of new floor may require subfloor repair (not included in price). In such cases it is recommended to send photos to contractor or to call to onsite estimate to avoid changes in price after and or during project beginning.
    • Price estimate includes new basic padding installation (labor + materials) for laminate, unless customer specified differently. Advanced padding (e.g. soundproof, waterproof, etc.) may be installed at an additional price. It is recommended to consult contractor about special installation cases.
    • Includes all other materials and tools required to complete the job.

  6. Disposal:

    price Includes disposal of the old flooring (if removal was requested by customer) according to local regulations and laws. Additional disposal of furnitures or other appliances or items should be negotiated with the contractor prior to finalizing the cost. See Servicewhale carpet cost and installation guide for accurate prices.