Waterproof and durable; great for kitchens, baths and busy homes.
$6 – $12 per sq ft
Laminate
Budget-friendly wood look.
$5 – $10 per sq ft
Hardwood
Solid or engineered; can be refinished.
$10 – $25 per sq ft
Tile
Best for wet areas; labor-heavy.
$15 – $30 per sq ft
By project size
What a whole project costs
Project
Typical total
One bedroom (~150 sq ft)
$900 – $3,500
Main floor (~800 sq ft)
$5,000 – $18,000
Whole home (~1,800 sq ft)
$11,000 – $40,000
Cost factors
What drives the price
Material
Carpet and laminate cost least; tile and hardwood cost most.
Removal and subfloor
Tearing out old floors and leveling the subfloor adds cost.
Square footage and layout
Stairs, closets and many small rooms take more labor.
Moving furniture
Some installers charge to move and replace furniture.
Ways to save
How to keep the price down
Order 5-10% extra material for cuts and future repairs.
LVP is often the best value for kitchens and basements.
Refinishing existing hardwood can cost a fraction of new floors.
How we price
Ranges are typical installed prices for the Seattle–Tacoma–Everett area, checked against published local pricing (sources below). They’re for planning. Your written quote is the real number.
Luxury vinyl plank offers the best mix of price and durability for most homes.
Sources
Where these prices come from
Our typical range, $6–$25 per sq ft installed, by material, sits inside what local contractors and cost publishers report. Their numbers differ because each prices a different scope, finish level or home size.
What the range includes
Flooring, standard underlayment, installation and baseboard reattachment.
Not included
Subfloor leveling or repair, removing the old floor, stairs, moving furniture and appliances.
Prices checked September 30, 2026 by Clearview Home Guide.