LVP Installation Cost Calculator

Calculate how much it costs to install luxury vinyl plank flooring. Get accurate estimates for LVP, SPC, and WPC with material and labor breakdown.

Last updated: January 11, 2026

Project Details

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Rigid core, waterproof, dent-resistant ($3-$7/sq ft)

DIY-friendly, no glue needed, fastest install ✓ DIY-friendly

Level, clean, no repairs needed

Some cuts around doors, closets (+10% waste)

Cost Estimate

$1,665 - $3,885
total installed cost
$5.55 - $12.95 per sq ft
Room Area:300 sq ft
Material Needed:330 sq ft
Waste (10%):+30 sq ft
Material:$990 - $2,310
Labor:$600 - $1,200
Subfloor Prep:$0 - $150
Underlayment:$75 - $225
Estimated time: 2-3 day(s)

Calculation Steps

Room Area: 15 × 20 ft= 300 sq ft
+ 10% Waste: 300 × 1.1= 330 sq ft
Material Cost: 330 sq ft × $X/sq ft= $990 - $2,310
Labor Cost: 300 sq ft × $X/sq ft= $600 - $1,200

Additional Options

Include Underlayment

$0.25-$0.75/sq ft

Include Baseboards

$1.5-$4/linear ft

Remove Old Flooring

$1-$3/sq ft

Move Furniture

$0.5-$1.5/sq ft

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How to Use This Calculator

  1. Measure your room — Get the length and width. For multiple rooms, calculate each separately and add them up.
  2. Choose flooring type — SPC is the most popular for 2026. It's waterproof and handles dents better than standard LVP.
  3. Select installation method — Click-lock is DIY-friendly. Glue-down is more stable but needs a pro.
  4. Rate your subfloor — Be honest here. Poor subfloor prep is the #1 cause of LVP problems.
  5. Add extras if needed — Underlayment, baseboards, old floor removal. These add up fast.

How We Calculate

Total Cost = (Material × Area × Waste) + (Labor × Area) + Extras

Example Calculation:

  • • Room: 15 ft × 20 ft = 300 sq ft
  • • SPC flooring: $3-7/sq ft material
  • • Click-lock install: $2-4/sq ft labor
  • • 10% waste: 300 × 1.1 = 330 sq ft material
  • • Total: $1,590 - $3,630 (material + labor, no extras)

Pricing based on 2026 national averages from HomeAdvisor and Angi.

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