Use local prices for every line. Separating scope prevents removal or floor preparation from disappearing inside an unexplained average.

01 / Formula

How this is calculated

Total = area × removal rate + purchase area × material rate + supplies + area × install rate

02 / Assumptions

What the estimate assumes

  • ✓Rates are user-entered.
  • ✓Subfloor repair is excluded unless included in supplies.
  • ✓Stairs, furniture moving, moisture mitigation and tax are separate.

03 / Worked example

See the math in context

For 400 sq ft, 10% waste, $4 material, $1 removal, $3 installation and $200 supplies, the estimate is $3,560.

04 / Guidance

Inspect what is underneath

Moisture, flatness, damage, adhesive residue, height changes, and substrate compatibility can materially affect replacement scope. Budget a visible contingency instead of altering calculator inputs after the fact.

Questions

Frequently asked

Why add a waste allowance?+

Cuts, layout, defects, breakage, and future repairs can require more material than the net floor area. Keep the allowance visible and adjust it for the product and pattern.

Should I buy by square foot or by box?+

Calculate square footage first, then divide by the exact coverage printed on the package and round up to whole packages. Use the calculator’s editable package coverage.