Typical installed ranges, Tacoma and Pierce County
Including labor and a mid-grade product with normal underlayment on a reasonably flat subfloor. Planning numbers; the written quote after a measure is the real one.
| Floor | Installed, per sq ft | Notes |
|---|---|---|
| Laminate, AC4, 8 to 12 mm | $4.50 to $8.50 | Premium wide-plank and AC5 toward the top |
| Luxury vinyl plank, 20 mil rigid core | $5.50 to $11 | SPC at the lower end, premium WPC and glue-down toward the top |
| Removal and disposal, carpet and pad | $1 to $2 | Includes tack strip and staples |
| Removal and disposal, tile or glued vinyl | $2 to $4 | Dust control and heavy disposal |
| Subfloor leveling and repair | As measured | Often $1 to $3 per sq ft in affected areas |
| Underlayment with vapor barrier | $0.50 to $1 | Required over crawl spaces and slabs |
| Stairs, per step | $75 to $190 | Product, open sides and nosing system |
| Transitions, thresholds | Per piece | Typically $30 to $75 installed |
| Baseboard reset or quarter round | Per linear foot | Typically $2 to $4 |
What moves the number
Product, above all. What is on the floor now. Subfloor condition, especially in North End plank-subfloor houses and on slabs. Layout: many small rooms cost more per foot than one open space. Stairs. Moisture in crawl spaces and slabs, which may need a step before the floor can be warrantied. Furniture and appliance handling.
Example budgets
A Lakewood rambler's living room, hall and kitchen, 740 square feet, carpet and vinyl out, 20-mil vinyl plank in, three transitions and quarter round, typically lands in the mid thousands. A South Hill two-story's whole main floor plus a flight of stairs, 1,200 square feet, typically lands in the low five figures. Budgeting numbers; the installer's quote is the price.
Reading a flooring quote
Room-by-room square footage with waste; the product by name and price; underlayment; removal by type; disposal; subfloor prep as identified and a note on unforeseen conditions; transitions and trim by piece or linear foot; stairs by step; appliance and furniture handling; labor; tax; deposit and payment terms; schedule. A lump sum is not a quote.
Not worth saving on
Underlayment, subfloor prep and acclimation time. Each is a small line and each is why floors fail when skipped.
