Shaw Laminate Flooring Installation Cost
Shaw lists its laminate at $4.99 to $7.29 per sq ft, its own estimate for materials only (three styles, read 14 October 2026). Installed with underlayment and Home Depot's last published labour, that is about $7.79 to $11.42 per sq ft: $1,121 to $1,645 for a 12x12 room, $3,116 to $4,568 for 400 sq ft.
Updated 15 November 2026. How we priced this.
Shaw Laminate Styles and Prices
| Style | Shaw's estimate | Width | Edge | Carton | Installed / sq ft |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shaw Oak Grove (SL119) | $4.99 | 7.55 in | Lock N Place | 21.24 sq ft | $7.79 to $8.89 |
| Shaw Oak Crest (SL120) | $5.79 | 7.55 in | Lock N Place | 18.58 sq ft | $8.67 to $9.77 |
| Shaw Komondor (SL123) | $7.29 | 9.25 in | Angle Tap | 27.77 sq ft | $10.32 to $11.42 |
All three list a Waterproof finish. Shaw's pages give no thickness, AC rating or pad for these styles, so we show none.
Plank x 1.10 for waste, plus Home Depot's last published labour of $2.00 to $3.00 per sq ft, plus underlayment at $0.30 to $0.40 per sq ft. No removal, trim or subfloor work.
Shaw Against Shelf Laminate
Shaw's estimates start above every shelf laminate we priced at Home Depot and Floor & Decor. Our premium grade, AquaGuard Performance (12mm, AC5, pad attached), runs $2.99 to $3.99 per sq ft.
| Plank | Per sq ft | Basis |
|---|---|---|
| Shaw Oak Grove to Komondor | $4.99 to $7.29 | Shaw's estimate, materials only |
| Premium grade (AquaGuard Performance) | $2.99 to $3.99 | Floor & Decor shelf price, 13 Oct 2026 |
| Budget grade | $0.99 to $1.39 | Home Depot and Floor & Decor shelf prices |
| Mid-Range grade | $1.89 to $2.99 | Home Depot and Floor & Decor shelf prices |
Before you sign a Shaw quote, ask the dealer for the per-sq-ft plank price, whether the plank has a pad, and what the labour line covers (Home Depot's last published install includes underlayment, moldings and trim). Then compare it with the laminate flooring cost calculator.
Common Questions
How much does Shaw laminate cost per square foot?
Shaw's website lists its three laminate styles at $4.99 (Oak Grove), $5.79 (Oak Crest) and $7.29 (Komondor) per sq ft, read 14 October 2026. Shaw calls these a manufacturer's estimate for materials only; the dealer sets the price you pay.
How much does it cost to install Shaw laminate?
About $7.79 to $11.42 per sq ft: Shaw's estimate plus 10% for waste, underlayment at $0.30 to $0.40 per sq ft (Shaw's pages do not say a pad is attached) and Home Depot's last published labour of $2.00 to $3.00. A 12x12 room comes to $1,121 to $1,645. Shaw's own note says installation, demolition, subfloor prep and shipping are not in its price.
Is Shaw laminate waterproof?
Shaw lists the finish of all three styles as Waterproof. What that covers is set by Shaw's laminate warranty, which we have read only in summary; ask the dealer for the full warranty document before you buy for a kitchen or bathroom.
What warranty does Shaw laminate have?
Shaw's laminate warranty page lists a Lifetime Structural Integrity Warranty and says the floor will not stain, wear through or fade from light, with labor for repair or replacement covered in the first two years. Claims start with the dealer who sold the floor, with proof of purchase.
Why is Shaw dearer than big-box laminate?
Shaw's lowest estimate, $4.99, is above the dearest shelf laminate we priced ($3.99, AquaGuard Performance at Floor & Decor). Shaw sells through flooring dealers, and its figure is a list estimate rather than a store's shelf price; a dealer's quote may be lower or higher.