100 Sq Ft Laminate Floor Installation Cost in 2026
Installing 100 sq ft of laminate costs $408 to $629 with mid-range 12mm planks, professionally installed: about $208 to $329 in planks and $200 to $300 in labour. Budget planks start at $339; premium AC5 planks reach $739. Home Depot and Floor & Decor shelf prices and Home Depot's last published labour rate, checked 13 October 2026. 100 sq ft is a 10x10 room: a small bedroom, a home office or a laundry room.
Updated 15 November 2026. How we priced this.
Installed Cost by Plank Grade on 100 Sq Ft
Each line is the same sum: planks for 100 sq ft plus 10% waste, underlayment where the plank has no attached pad, and Home Depot's last published $2.00 to $3.00 per sq ft labour.
| Grade | Planks (110 sq ft) | Underlayment | Labour | Installed total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Budget FairOaks, Hampstead (Floor & Decor) | $109 to $153 | $30 to $40 | $200 to $300 | $339 to $493 |
| Mid-Range Home Decorators Collection, Pergo Outlast+ XL (Home Depot); HydroShield Plus (Floor & Decor) | $208 to $329 | Pad attached | $200 to $300 | $408 to $629 |
| Premium AquaGuard Performance (Floor & Decor), Bruce (Home Depot) | $329 to $439 | Pad attached | $200 to $300 | $529 to $739 |
No volume discount is applied: we found no retailer or installer that publishes one. If a quote for 100 sq ft comes in under the labour line above, ask what it leaves out.
Which Grade to Choose
| Choice | What the shelf sells | 100 sq ft installed | Pick it when |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget | 7mm, AC3, no attached pad, so underlayment goes down first | $339 to $493 | Bedrooms, offices and rentals where price matters more than feel underfoot |
| Mid-range | 10 to 12mm, AC4, pad attached | $408 to $629 | Living areas and hallways; the pad saves a separate underlayment line |
| Premium | 12mm, AC5, attached IXPE pad, sold as waterproof | $529 to $739 | Kitchens, entries and homes with pets, where spills and wear are the risk |
| DIY, mid-range | Same planks, no labour | $208 to $329 | A straight click-lock layout and the time to do it; see DIY vs professional |
Costs Outside the Installed Price
| Line | Rate | On 100 sq ft | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Remove the old floor | $1.95/sq ft average | $195 | Home Depot cost guide; varies by floor type (removal cost) |
| Move furniture | $35 up to six pieces | $35+ | Home Depot cost guide |
| Moisture film over concrete | $0.23/sq ft | $23 | Floor & Decor 120 sq ft roll; needed under a floating floor on a slab |
| Subfloor repair, stairs, trim | Quoted per job | Not priced | No retailer publishes a rate; see stairs and cost factors |
100 Sq Ft by Region
Labour is scaled by the BLS May 2025 mean wage for floor layers in each region against the national mean; plank prices are national. Mid-range planks throughout.
| Region | Labour per sq ft | Labour on 100 sq ft | Mid-range installed |
|---|---|---|---|
| US national average | $2.00 to $3.00 | $200 to $300 | $408 to $629 |
| Northeast (CT, ME, MA, NJ, NY, PA, VT) | $2.41 to $3.61 | $241 to $361 | $449 to $690 |
| Midwest (IL, IN, IA, KS, MI, MN, MO, ND, OH, SD, WI) | $1.95 to $2.93 | $195 to $293 | $403 to $622 |
| South (AL, AR, FL, GA, KY, LA, MD, MS, NC, OK, SC, TN, TX, VA, WV) | $1.66 to $2.48 | $166 to $248 | $374 to $577 |
| West (AK, AZ, CA, CO, HI, MT, NV, NM, OR, UT, WA) | $2.11 to $3.17 | $211 to $317 | $419 to $646 |
Highest state wage: Massachusetts ($41.97/hr, $491 to $753). Lowest: Arkansas ($19.60/hr, $340 to $527). Your state, with removal and stairs: laminate flooring cost calculator.
Small Rooms Cost More per Square Foot
The per-square-foot labour rate is the same in our sums whatever the size, but small jobs often carry a minimum charge or a trip fee that a published per-square-foot rate does not show. Home Depot does not publish a minimum for laminate installation, so ask for one in writing before you compare quotes.
A 100 sq ft room is also where DIY makes most sense: a straight click-lock floor in a square room needs few cuts, and the saving is the whole labour line in the table above.
Common Questions on a 100 Sq Ft Job
How much does it cost to install 100 square feet of laminate flooring?
$408 to $629 for mid-range 12mm planks with an attached pad, professionally installed at national labour rates. Budget 7mm planks bring it down to $339 to $493 including underlayment; premium AC5 planks run $529 to $739. Prices are Home Depot and Floor & Decor shelf prices and Home Depot's last published labour rate, checked 13 October 2026.
What is the labor cost to install 100 square feet of laminate?
$200 to $300. Home Depot last published installation at $2.00 to $3.00 per sq ft, and $2.49 per sq ft for basic click-lock installation ($249 on 100 sq ft). Removing the old floor, moving furniture and subfloor repair are extra.
How many boxes of laminate do I need for 100 square feet?
About 6 boxes: 100 sq ft plus 10% for waste is 110 sq ft, and the six planks we priced come in cartons of 15.9 to 26.8 sq ft. Divide by the carton size printed on the box you buy.
How much do I save installing 100 sq ft of laminate myself?
The labour: about $200 to $300 on mid-range planks. Doing it yourself, the planks and any underlayment cost $208 to $329 for mid-range or $139 to $193 for budget planks with foam underlayment, before tools.
How much does it cost to remove the old floor first?
Home Depot puts old-floor removal at $1.95 per sq ft on average, about $195 on 100 sq ft, and says the rate depends on the floor type. Furniture moving is $35 for up to six large pieces.
Does 100 sq ft of laminate cost more in some states?
Yes, through labour. If installation prices follow the BLS mean wage for floor layers (our assumption), the same mid-range job costs about $491 to $753 in Massachusetts and $340 to $527 in Arkansas, against $408 to $629 at national rates.