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Vinyl Plank Flooring Cost Calculator
Estimate LVP flooring cost, including subfloor prep and old-floor removal.
Model reviewed August 2026
Select a state to re-price the estimate with local labor and material costs.
Estimated total cost
$5,984 – $8,501
- Cost per square foot
- $8
- Material (with waste)
- $3,110
- Labor, prep and removal
- $3,690
Estimates only. Local pricing, site conditions and code requirements change the real number.
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The formula
Cost = area x (1 + waste) x material rate + area x (labor + prep) + removal
Rigid-core SPC planks tolerate uneven subfloors better than glue-down or thin click-lock vinyl, which is why prep costs drop as plank quality rises.
Worked example
900 sq ft of rigid-core LVP over an existing subfloor runs about $5,400 to $7,700 installed.
Frequently asked questions
How much does vinyl plank flooring cost installed?
LVP typically runs $5 to $10 per square foot installed in 2026, with rigid-core products at the top of that range.
Is LVP cheaper than laminate?
They are close. LVP costs slightly more but is fully waterproof, which is why it dominates kitchens, baths and basements.
Sources
Sources & verification
- NWFA wood flooring installation guidelines
- TCNA tile installation handbook standards
- International Code Council (IRC/IBC)
Model vintage August 2026. The links above are the issuing agencies' own pages — we publish them so you can confirm the current rule yourself, not as evidence that each fact on this page was re-checked with them today. Cost figures are modeled estimates based on national baselines adjusted for local labor and material pricing, not quotes. Permit rules change; confirm with the building department before starting work.