If you are thinking about installing vinyl flooring, you should know that the cost is typically somewhere between $2 and $4 per square foot, which works out to $400-$800 for a room measuring 200 sq ft.
Vinyl flooring can be bought in the form of sheet vinyl or tiles. While both are comfortably resilient, warm underfoot, and affordable, there are some major differences.
Compare Sheet Vinyl Flooring vs. Vinyl Tiles
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Vinyl Flooring Type |
Pluses |
Minuses |
|
SHEET VINYL |
Low price per sq ft No water permeable seams |
Complicated, costly install Must be expertly cut Wastage if your room is not a standard shape Difficult to repair Limited styles & patterns |
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VINYL TILE or PLANK |
Quick and inexpensive install Can be "grouted" to simulate ceramic tile Offers DIY design possibilities Simple to replace a few damaged tiles Easy to transport Durable, stable |
More expensive per sq ft Water can penetrate between tiles |
Cost Breakdown
- Materials -- Cost to install vinyl flooring includes the vinyl sheet or tiles, plus adhesive and possible new subflooring or underlayment.
- Labor -- Labor cost is based on the actual installation and may increase if your contactor needs to do additional work such as removal of old flooring, replacement of subflooring, and so on.
- Estimate -- The initial estimate, which may include onsite measurement, is often free.
Get the Most for Your Money
Save time and money by choosing a vinyl flooring style that is in stock rather than special order.
Prepare in advance in advance before your flooring contractor comes to do the actual vinyl flooring installation. Do some or all of the following:
- Move furniture out of the room.
- Remove baseboards.
- Tear up existing flooring.
- Level the floor surface by sanding rough spots and filling in cracks, nail holes, etc.
Expect installing vinyl flooring to be a lengthy process, which can take several days if you're doing more than one room.