Estimate the Cost to Replace Flooring in Your Zip Code

What kind of flooring are you planning to install?

Tiles

Luxury vinyl tile

Stone Tile

Ceramic tile

Luxury vinyl plank

Porcelain tile

Mosaics/ Herringbone

Engineered hardwood

Luxury vinyl tile: Top quality vinyl flooring that’s made to look like stone or ceramic tile, to very real effect. LVT comes in every natural stone color and texture to make it even more convincing. It’s also strong, long-lasting and easy to maintain.

Wood

Ceramic tile

Luxury vinyl plank

Carpet

Engineered hardwood

Solid hardwood

Laminate

Carpet

Porcelain tile

Mosaics/ Herringbone

Laminate

Carpet

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Since a replacement project involves the removal of old floors, its disposal, and prepping for and installing the new flooring, the pricing is significantly more than new flooring installation costs. Keep in mind that the cost to tear up old flooring and dispose of it is approximately $2 to $4 per square foot.

How do flooring costs vary?

The final flooring cost depends on the total square footage of the floor, the flooring material cost, the scope of renovation, your zip code, local labor costs, and other finishing details.

How do you calculate the total area that needs floor replacement?

Getting the correct measurement of square footage is crucial for a floor installation or replacement. You also need to accommodate floor registers, stairs, pipes, corners, and alcoves.

Here's how to measure a room size and flooring cost:

1. Note the width and length of your floor.
2. Multiply the width by the length.
3. Multiply this by the cost of the floor material.

How much does flooring material cost?

The type of flooring material you use is perhaps the most important factor in determining the total cost to replace flooring. Here are some popular flooring materials, their pros and cons, and cost per square foot.

Flooring material	Cost per square foot	Pros	Cons
Hardwood flooring	$10 to $18	Rich-looking, adds value to a home Easy to maintain Beautiful patterns available including, herringbone, crosshatch, plank style, staggered, or parquet Long-lasting	May warp in moisture Needs regular sanding and refinishing Expensive Noisy flooring
Engineered wood flooring	$6 to $20	Resistant to temperature fluctuations and moisture Wide variety of options available Easy to clean and install Suitable for under-floor heating Durable and long-lasting	It’s not all solid wood Not much customization is possible Cheap quality adhesives can lead to early deterioration
Laminate flooring	$6 to $9	Easy to install and replace Water resistant Easy to clean with regular flooring products Usually has a good warranty	Cannot be refinished, must be replaced if damaged Does not add value to your home Not waterproof Needs to be tightly sealed or else moisture may cause swelling
Tile flooring	$2.50 to $10	Available in a wide variety (ceramic, porcelain, stone, clay, glass, and handmade tiles) Durable, long-lasting Easy to clean and repair Water resistant	Hard, cold-to-touch surface Installation, replacement and repair require special tools Needs to be sealed every few years Can be slippery if wet Not a DIY project
Vinyl flooring	$3 to $10	Can be installed over your old floor Waterproof Quite durable Soft surface Easy to maintain	Adds no value to the home Difficult to remove Tears or gouges can occur easily May fade in direct sunlight
Carpet flooring	$1 to $3	Available in various colors, patterns, and styles Soft, warm, and comfortable Economical flooring option Absorbs noise	Seams may show if not professionally installed May develop wear patterns in high-traffic areas Prone to staining May attract bugs and dust mites

What are the types of wood flooring?

Wooden flooring renders a feeling of warmth in a room. The natural material is not just pleasing to the eye, it’s durable and long-lasting, too. The thickness of solid wood floors can range from 3/4” to 5/16”.

Here are some popular wood species with their costs per square foot.

Wood species	Cost per square foot
Brazilian walnut wood	$5 to $9
Pine wood	$2 to $4
Hickory wood	$3 to $6
Maple wood	$3 to $6
Red oak wood	$2 to $6
White ash wood	$5 to $6
Bamboo wood	$2 to $4

The best way to install flooring? Always plan ahead

Planning your floor replacement will make the remodeling work easy and quick. Here are some tips and tricks for a seamless replacement:

Set aside a realistic budget for your project with a margin of 20%t extra.
Ensure that flooring is the last project to be completed if you’re planning a complete home renovation.
Have a good idea of the total square footage that needs floor replacement.
Choose your flooring material according to the traffic flow, not just for how it looks.
Work with expert flooring contractors to add to the beauty and value of your home.
Make sure that the floor installer removes the old floor completely and levels the surface before installing a new one.
Ensure they dispose of old flooring properly.
Check your local building code for permit requirements.
Get a warranty or guarantee and a written contract from your contractor with details of the schedule, deadlines, and payment information.
If you’re not in a hurry to remodel, try to avoid the busy spring and summer seasons

These steps will help make your flooring removal and replacement project smooth and hassle-free.

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