Flooring Cost Calculator

For standard installations, a waste factor of 5-10% is common for materials like vinyl plank, laminate, or hardwood. For complex layouts with many cuts, diagonal installations, or patterned tiles like herringbone, it's safer to use a 15-20% waste factor.

No, this calculator focuses specifically on material costs. Labor costs can vary significantly based on your location, the type of flooring, and the complexity of the installation. For a full project estimate, you should get quotes from local flooring installers.

For rooms that aren't simple rectangles, break the space down into smaller, regular shapes (squares and rectangles). Calculate the area of each shape individually and then add them all together to get your total square footage.

Yes, if you plan on installing the new flooring inside the closets. Measure the closet's width and length and add that square footage to your room's total area before calculating the material needs.

Beyond the flooring itself, remember to budget for underlayment, adhesive, transition strips, baseboards or quarter-round molding, and potential floor preparation materials like self-leveling compound. You may also need to rent tools like a floor roller or tile saw.

Most flooring is sold by the box, which contains a set number of square feet. After using the calculator to find the "Materials Needed" (your total area plus waste), you'll need to round this number up to the nearest full box. For example, if you need 190 sq. ft. and each box covers 20 sq. ft., you would need to purchase 10 boxes (200 sq. ft.).