Enter local quotes or shelf prices. RenovateMetric does not hard-code a supposedly universal current flooring price.

01 / Formula

How this is calculated

Total = purchase area × material $/sq ft + supplies + net area × labor $/sq ft

02 / Assumptions

What the estimate assumes

  • ✓All prices are supplied by you.
  • ✓Labor is applied to net installation area.
  • ✓Removal, disposal, stairs, repairs and tax are separate unless included in supplies.

03 / Worked example

See the math in context

A 300-sq-ft room with 10% waste, $4/sq-ft material, $150 supplies and $3/sq-ft labor totals $2,370.

04 / Guidance

Compare equal scopes

A low material price can exclude pad, adhesive, delivery, trim, transitions, floor preparation, removal, disposal, tax, or installation. Put each quote on the same scope.

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.