How much does vinyl flooring cost ?

One of the favorite flooring options in homes across the USA is vinyl flooring. There are many reasons to opt for this choice of flooring, but its two biggest advantages are: low costs and impermeability to water. This makes it superbly practical for use in many areas of the home. It is hard wearing and durable and extremely popular for use in kitchens and bathrooms, as it is easy to maintain clean and simply mop up any spills or water.

Vinyl Flooring Costs.

This type of flooring is very affordable and ranges from $1.50 to $6 or so per square foot, which provides a variety of different finishes for homeowners to choose from. The average cost per square foot is around $3.50 which will get you a medium quality vinyl floor covering suitable for use in most homes. Vinyl flooring comes in three different forms normally. The most common is on a roll and you simply calculate the length you need for the area you want to cover. Vinyl planks are also available, which are typically about 2.15mm thick, and some come with pre-applied adhesive to make installation easier. Vinyl flooring planks costs around $1.50 per square foot. Vinyl flooring tiles usually come in 12 x 12 sizes and may be boxed in sets of 20 or 25 typically. Costs are around $18.00 to $27.00 per box, so around $0.90 to $1.40 per square foot depending on the design and thickness. Baseboards to finish the job off should cost around $1.50 to $2.50 per linear foot, although this may vary if the molding is particularly intricate.

Installation costs of vinyl flooring.

While the actual vinyl flooring is not expensive, you may find yourself paying just as much again in installation costs. A regular floor installer may charge around $150 to $300 per day for a job. If you are just paying for the installation, then you should be prepared to pay a minimum of at least $150 even for a small area, as many installers or floor layers won’t be interested in anything less than a half day’s work. Vinyl roll flooring is by far the most economical and easy to lay and should cost around $1.50 to $3 per square foot to lay and finish. Vinyl planks and vinyl tiles require a little more care and work to get the job done, so be prepared to pay a bit more.

Depending on the area where you want to lay your new vinyl flooring, any subfloor preparation work will be in addition to this, and may include leveling or removing of any raised areas in preparation for laying the vinyl.

Maintenance and long term vinyl flooring costs.

One of the great advantages of vinyl flooring is its virtually zero maintenance. Unlike wooden floors or concrete floors, it does not require polishing or any special treatments, other than regular cleaning with a damp cloth or mop. It is reasonably durable, and even if an area does become damaged it is relatively easy to effect repairs without having to replace the whole floor. Vinyl tiles make this even easier as a single tile can be replaced very easily.

Find out how little it might cost to take advantage of vinyl flooring in your home by getting some quotes from local tradesmen to do the job for you.


To get a better idea of costs, here are some vinyl flooring estimates from professionals.

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