How Much Does It Cost To Install Vinyl Tile Flooring?

$9,727

(2,500 sq.ft. home, mid-range vinyl tile flooring)

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Vinyl Tile Flooring Costs

Indoor Cost Guides Flooring Vinyl Tile Flooring Costs

Flooring material is that which covers the floor structure and creates the floor surface. Tile flooring is made up of flooring pieces 12” wide x 12” or 24” or 36” in length.

You will find that the cost to install average vinyl tile flooring depends upon material and finish grade, surface area, preparation and special requirements, and the labor rate.

In the following table the Labor Cost figure is what the able and prepared DIY persons should expect to save by performing the corresponding tasks.

Replace flooring: of a 2,500 sq.ft. home with partitions and 500 linear feet of baseboard; remove and dispose existing flooring; include miscellaneous material and waste.

Item	Unit Cost		Quantity	Line Cost
New flooring: install 2,500 sq.ft. of mid-grade 12" x 12" vinyl tile flooring and 500 linear feet of matching baseboard; 25 year warranty.	$2.44	per sq.ft.	2,625	$6,398
Upgrade: additional cost to install material with 45 year warranty; 12" x 24" super vinyl tile.	$1.72	per sq.ft.	2,625	$4,505
Removal: remove 2,500 sq.ft. of carpet and underlayment, prepare for transport; strip to wood floor.	$0.01	per sq.ft.	2,500	$26
Disposal: transport and non-hazardous dump fees.	$45	per CY	10	$450
Fees and Material Cost	$4.55	per sq.ft.	2,500	$11,379
+ Labor Cost (remove and dispose)	$32	per hour	16	$512
+ Labor Cost (flooring)	$36	per hour	65	$2,340
Total Cost	$5.69	per sq.ft.	2,500	$14,231

Other considerations and costs

Preparation is limited to an undamaged floor in good condition to be replaced.
These prices are for service in the immediate service area of the provider.
Taxes and permit fees are not included.

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DIY considerations

This project is suitable for DIY with common set of tools and skills.
Partial DIY is also possible by taking on the task of remove and dispose, leaving the installation to a professional.
The work area must be free of all furniture and other objects.

References

Craftsman Estimator Costbook, complete series year 2015.
Latest prices found on Home Depot and other vendor Web sites.
Literature review of DIY Web sites.

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