Mohawk Laminate Flooring Installation Cost
Mohawk is the mid-range value leader in laminate flooring. The RevWood line introduced in 2017 raised the bar for what a $3 per sqft plank can look and feel like; RevWood Plus added a fully-waterproof core for kitchens and basements. Installed cost runs $4 to $9 per sqft in 2026. This page covers the line breakdown, the dealer-vs-big-box pricing reality, and where Mohawk beats Pergo on cost without sacrificing performance.
Mohawk Lines and Pricing
Where Mohawk Wins
Mohawk consistently beats Pergo and Shaw on price for equivalent specs by $0.30 to $0.60 per sqft. Across a 1,500 sqft whole-house job that is $450 to $900 saved with no measurable performance trade-off. RevWood Plus specifically (the waterproof line) is the price-leader in residential waterproof laminate, undercutting Pergo WetProtect by $0.50 to $1 per sqft. For homeowners on a tight budget who still want a waterproof tier in kitchens, Mohawk is the recommended pick.
Where Mohawk loses to Pergo: brand recognition with home inspectors and resale buyers; click-lock smoothness (Uniclic is good, PerfectFold 3.0 is great); and warranty fine print (Mohawk's lifetime warranty has slightly tighter installation-compliance requirements). For first-time homebuyers planning to live in the house 10+ years, none of those losses matter; for property flippers or owners planning a near-term sale, Pergo's brand premium may be worth the $450 to $900.
Big-Box vs Flooring Dealer Pricing on Mohawk
Mohawk RevWood prices at Lowe's and Home Depot for the collections they stock are within 5 percent of the specialty dealer price for the same SKU. Specialty dealers carry deeper RevWood Plus and RevWood Premier inventory and can special-order any SKU from Mohawk's full catalog (the big-box stores stock only a curated subset). For mid-range buyers buying off-the-shelf, big-box wins on convenience and matches on price; for buyers wanting a specific premium collection or a commercial-grade SKU, dealers are the only path.
Common Mohawk Cost Questions
How much does Mohawk laminate cost?
Mohawk laminate installation costs $4 to $9 per sqft installed in 2026. Material runs $2.50 to $5.00 per sqft across the RevWood line; the RevWood Plus waterproof variant runs $3.50 to $5.50. Labour adds $1.50 to $4 per sqft.
What is Mohawk RevWood?
RevWood is Mohawk's flagship laminate brand introduced in 2017. It uses a denser HDF core than standard laminate (called Uniclic UniFusion technology) plus a more wood-like surface texture. RevWood Plus adds waterproof certification with a 24 to 48 hour water warranty depending on collection.
Is Mohawk laminate better than Pergo?
Comparable at most spec points and slightly cheaper. Mohawk RevWood at the mid-range tier beats Pergo Outlast+ by $0.30 to $0.60 per sqft material at equivalent thickness and AC rating. The Pergo brand carries slightly more recognition with home inspectors and buyers; the actual plank performs equivalently.
Where is Mohawk laminate sold?
Mohawk is widely distributed: Lowe's, Home Depot (limited collections), specialty flooring dealers, and online via the Mohawk Flooring website. Specialty dealers usually carry the broadest RevWood selection; big-box stores carry a curated subset. Dealer pricing is competitive with big-box for the same SKU.
What is the warranty on Mohawk laminate?
Mohawk laminate carries a lifetime residential warranty on the wear layer and click-lock mechanism on most RevWood SKUs. RevWood Plus adds a separate waterproof warranty (typically lifetime for the core, with 24 to 48 hour surface-water coverage). Commercial warranty is 5 to 10 years depending on grade.
Is Mohawk RevWood waterproof?
Standard RevWood is water-resistant but not waterproof. RevWood Plus is fully waterproof per Mohawk's WetProtect Plus technology, with a 24 to 48 hour surface water warranty. For kitchens and basements specify RevWood Plus; for bedrooms and living rooms standard RevWood is sufficient.
Can I DIY install Mohawk laminate?
Yes. Mohawk uses Uniclic click-lock which is the industry-standard engagement system; same install procedure as Pergo, Shaw, and most major brands. The plank ships with attached underlay on most current SKUs which simplifies the underlay step. A 300 sqft DIY install is a comfortable weekend project.