Laminate Flooring Cost Calculator
Installed laminate costs $3.39 to $7.39 per sq ft: planks $0.99 to $3.99 at Floor & Decor and Home Depot plus 10% waste, and $2.00 to $3.00 labour as Home Depot publishes it, checked 13 October 2026. Enter your floor below to see every cost line, including removal of the old floor, stairs and your state's labour rate.
Updated 14 October 2026. How we priced this.
Worked Examples
The same sums the calculator runs, at national labour rates with each grade's default underlayment.
| Floor | Budget | Mid-Range | Premium |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12x12 room (144 sq ft) | $488 to $710 | $587 to $906 | $762 to $1,064 |
| 400 sq ft | $1,356 to $1,972 | $1,632 to $2,516 | $2,116 to $2,956 |
| 1,000 sq ft | $3,389 to $4,929 | $4,079 to $6,289 | $5,289 to $7,389 |
Which Inputs Move the Price Most
| Input | Range in the model | What decides it |
|---|---|---|
| Plank grade | $0.99 to $3.99/sq ft | Thickness, AC rating, attached pad, waterproof claim. See laminate AC ratings. |
| Labour | $2.00 to $3.00/sq ft | Home Depot's published range and your state's wage level. See laminate labor cost. |
| Old floor | $1.95/sq ft average | Carpet, laminate, tile or glued vinyl. See floor removal cost. |
| Stairs | $1,022 to $1,527 for 13 steps, mid-range | Step count, nosing, open sides, carpet removal. See laminate stairs cost. |
| Underlayment | None to acoustic foam | Whether the plank has a pad; a concrete slab needs moisture film. |
Calculator Questions
How do I calculate the cost of laminate flooring?
Multiply the floor area by 1.10 for waste, then by the plank price per sq ft. Add underlayment if the plank has no attached pad, and labour per sq ft of floor. On 400 sq ft of mid-range planks that is $832 to $1,316 in planks plus $800 to $1,200 labour at Home Depot's published $2.00 to $3.00 per sq ft: $1,632 to $2,516 installed.
How much is laminate flooring per square foot installed?
$3.39 to $7.39 per sq ft on shelf prices and Home Depot's labour rate checked 13 October 2026: planks $0.99 to $3.99 plus 10% waste, labour $2.00 to $3.00, and underlayment on budget planks.
Does the calculator include removing the old floor?
Only if you tick it. Home Depot puts old-floor removal at $1.95 per sq ft on average and says it depends on the floor type, so the calculator marks that line as an estimate.
How are stairs priced?
Per step: planks for the tread and riser, half of a 94 in stair nose, adhesive and an estimated $41 to $61 of labour. A 13-step staircase in mid-range planks comes to $1,022 to $1,527. No retailer publishes a per-step price, so the stairs line is an estimate; the stairs guide shows the working.
Why does my state change only the labour?
Plank prices are national shelf prices. Labour is Home Depot's national range scaled by the BLS May 2025 mean wage for floor layers in your state against the national $29.69 an hour. That assumes installation prices follow wages, so the state figure is an estimate, not a local quote.
Laminate flooring cost by size: 200 sq ft, 400 sq ft, 500 sq ft, 1,000 sq ft, 1,500 sq ft, 2,000 sq ft. Retailer installation: Home Depot vs Lowe's vs Floor & Decor.