Vinyl plank flooring installation cost: per square foot, per room, by state
Three rooms, 500 sq ft: about $5,000 to $6,200, typically $5,500. That's vinyl plank flooring with the old floor taken up and 10% over for cuts, plus the contractor's overhead, profit and sales tax. Everything in, it runs $10.00 to $12.50 a sq ft.
Anthony Hicks30+ years in construction. Updated November 5, 2026.
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What it costs
| Job | Cost |
|---|---|
| One room, 150 sq ft | $1,500 to $1,900 |
| Three rooms, 500 sq ft | $5,000 to $6,200 |
| A whole floor, 1,000 sq ft | $10,000 to $12,400 |
About $10.00 to $12.50 a sq ft, everything in.
Totals include the contractor's overhead and profit (20%) and the state's average sales tax. Prices as of November 2026.
What’s in these numbers
Each total is a typical job, priced the way a contractor’s estimate is priced:
- Vinyl plank flooring, the old floor taken up, with 10% over the floor for cuts.
- Overhead and profit: 20%, the standard markup on a contractor’s estimate.
- Sales tax on the materials, at the state’s average rate.
Not in them: gluing down over concrete or wood, quarter round and transitions, subfloor leveling, stairs, and moving furniture.
Vinyl plank, laminate or hardwood
On the same rooms, priced the same way:
| Floor | Three rooms, 500 sq ft |
|---|---|
| Vinyl plank | $5,000 to $6,200 |
| Laminate | $5,000 to $6,300 |
| Hardwood, oak, sanded and finished | $10,500 to $13,000 |
Totals include the contractor’s overhead and profit (20%) and the state’s average sales tax. The flooring cost calculator works out any room in each floor.
What moves the price
- Grade. Thicker wear layers and higher-grade planks cost more.
- Floating or glued. Click-together planks float over the subfloor; glued-down planks over concrete or wood take more labor.
- The subfloor. Planks want a flat floor; dips and humps are leveled first.
- Trim. Quarter round at the walls and transitions at doorways are priced by the foot.
- Where you live. Pick your state in the box above.
Common questions
How much does it cost to install vinyl plank in one room?
About $1,500 to $1,900 for a 150 sq ft room, typically $1,650.
How much for 1,000 square feet of vinyl plank?
About $10,000 to $12,400, typically $11,100.
What does vinyl plank cost per square foot installed?
$10.00 to $12.50 a sq ft, with the old floor taken up, overhead, profit and sales tax.