Cost to Install Laminate Flooring in a Bedroom in 2026
A standard 12x12 bedroom costs $488 to $1,064 installed with laminate, and a 10x10 to 14x16 bedroom runs $339 to $1,655: planks at $0.99 to $3.99 per sq ft plus 10% waste, and Home Depot's last published labour of $2.00 to $3.00 per sq ft (prices checked October 2026). Laid yourself, the 12x12 room is $200 to $632 in materials.
Updated 15 November 2026. How we priced this.
Bedroom Laminate Cost by Size
| Bedroom | Sq ft | Budget (AC3) | Mid-range (AC4) | Premium (AC5) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Small bedroom (10 x 10) | 100 | $339 to $493 | $408 to $629 | $529 to $739 |
| Standard bedroom (12 x 12) | 144 | $488 to $710 | $587 to $906 | $762 to $1,064 |
| Large bedroom (12 x 14) | 168 | $569 to $828 | $685 to $1,057 | $889 to $1,241 |
| Primary bedroom (14 x 16) | 224 | $759 to $1,104 | $914 to $1,409 | $1,185 to $1,655 |
Installed, national labour. Add the closet floor to the square footage if it is being done. Removal, trim and furniture moving are below; your own room size and state are in the laminate flooring cost calculator.
Paying an Installer or Laying It Yourself (12x12)
| Grade | DIY materials | Installed |
|---|---|---|
| Budget | $200 to $278 | $488 to $710 |
| Mid-Range | $299 to $474 | $587 to $906 |
| Premium | $474 to $632 | $762 to $1,064 |
The difference is the labour: $288 to $432 on 144 sq ft at Home Depot's last published rate. A rectangular bedroom with one door is the simplest floor in most homes to lay with click-lock planks; the tools and what they cost are on our DIY laminate flooring cost page.
What Gets Added to a Bedroom Quote
| Item | Price | 12x12 room | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Take up the old floor | $1.95/sq ft average | $281 | Home Depot cost guide |
| Moving furniture | $35 for up to six large pieces | $35 | Home Depot cost guide |
| Quarter round over the expansion gap | $1.91 to $2.19/linear ft | By wall length | Floor & Decor |
| 6 mil film over a concrete slab | $0.23/sq ft | $33 | Floor & Decor roll price |
| Taking off and refitting baseboards, closet cuts | Not published | Ask | No source we read prices these |
Removal depends on what is coming up; carpet, tile and glued floors are compared on the floor removal cost page.
12x12 Bedroom by Region
| Region | Labour / sq ft | Budget installed | Mid-range installed |
|---|---|---|---|
| Northeast | $2.41 to $3.61 | $547 to $798 | $646 to $994 |
| Midwest | $1.95 to $2.93 | $481 to $700 | $580 to $896 |
| South | $1.66 to $2.48 | $439 to $635 | $538 to $831 |
| West | $2.11 to $3.17 | $504 to $734 | $603 to $930 |
An estimate: labour scaled by each region's BLS mean floor-layer wage (May 2025), employment-weighted across its states.
Which Grade for a Bedroom?
| If | Choose |
|---|---|
| A guest or child's room with light traffic | Budget AC3 from $0.99 per sq ft; see AC3 vs AC4 |
| You want the pad attached and no separate underlayment | Mid-range from $1.89 per sq ft |
| The bedroom floor runs on into a hall or living area | Match the grade of the busier room; see living room laminate cost |
Common Questions
How much does it cost to install laminate flooring in a bedroom?
A standard 12x12 bedroom (144 sq ft) costs $488 to $710 with budget laminate, $587 to $906 mid-range and $762 to $1,064 premium, installed. A 10x10 room starts at $339 and a 14x16 primary bedroom reaches $1,655 on premium planks. These use Home Depot's last published labour of $2.00 to $3.00 per sq ft and shelf prices checked in October 2026.
How much does it cost to put laminate in a 12x12 bedroom yourself?
Planks plus underlayment for 144 sq ft come to $200 to $632, budget to premium, with 10% added for waste. Installing it yourself saves the labour, which at Home Depot's last published rate is $288 to $432 on that room.
What AC rating do I need in a bedroom?
Our AC ratings guide matches AC3 to bedrooms and other light-traffic rooms. AC ratings are wear classes under the European standard EN 13329 and do not measure water resistance. The budget planks we price are AC3; the mid-range planks are AC4.
Do I need underlayment under bedroom laminate?
Only if the plank has no pad attached. The two budget planks we price have none, so their installed price adds foam at $0.30 to $0.40 per sq ft. Every mid-range and premium plank we price lists a pre-attached pad. Over a concrete slab, the installation instructions call for 6 mil polyethylene film as well, about $0.23 per sq ft.
What does a bedroom quote add on top of the floor?
Home Depot prices old-floor removal at $1.95 per sq ft on average (about $281 for 144 sq ft) and furniture moving at $35 for up to six large pieces. Quarter round for the expansion gap is $1.91 to $2.19 per linear foot at Floor & Decor. Ask whether the closet is included.