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Vinyl Flooring Cost Calculator

Estimate the total cost to install sheet vinyl, Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT), or Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) — including material, underlayment, labor, and optional add-ons.

Vinyl flooring cost overview

Vinyl flooring installation costs $2.50–$9 per square foot installed. Sheet vinyl is the most affordable at $2.50–$6/sq ft. LVP is the most popular option at $3.50–$8.50/sq ft installed. LVT (tile format) runs $4–$9/sq ft.

All vinyl flooring is 100% waterproof at the plank level — making it the top choice for kitchens, bathrooms, laundry rooms, and basements.

Vinyl type comparison

Sheet Vinyl

Seamless in small rooms — requires professional cutting

$2.50$6/sq ft

LVT (Luxury Vinyl Tile)

Mimics ceramic tile — flexible format

$4$9/sq ft

LVP (Luxury Vinyl Plank)

Most popular — click-lock, DIY-friendly, looks like hardwood

$3.50$8.50/sq ft

Commercial LVP

Heavy-duty wear layer for maximum traffic

$5$9/sq ft

Installed cost including material and standard installation labor.

How It Works

1

Choose vinyl type

Sheet vinyl, vinyl tile (VCT), or luxury vinyl plank (LVP) have different costs and installation methods.

2

Measure your space

Sheet vinyl is sold by the yard — measure carefully to minimize seams and waste.

3

Get installed cost

Receive material and labor cost with subfloor prep factored in.

Vinyl Flooring Cost by Type

TypeMaterial/Sq FtInstalled/Sq Ft
Sheet vinyl (basic)$0.50–$1.50$2.00–$4.00
Sheet vinyl (premium)$1.50–$3.50$3.50–$6.50
Vinyl tile (VCT)$1.00–$2.50$3.00–$6.00
Luxury vinyl plank$2.00–$6.00$4.00–$10.00