Laminate flooring costs $6.40 to $10.35+ per square foot installed at Carpetime. A 500-square-foot area runs about $3,200 to $5,175+.
Laminate prices at Carpetime
Laminate material: $3.70 to $6.50+ per sq ft ($1,850 to $3,250+ for 500 sq ft)
Installation: $2.70 to $3.85 per sq ft ($1,350 to $1,925 for 500 sq ft)
Installed total: $6.40 to $10.35+ per sq ft ($3,200 to $5,175+ for 500 sq ft)
These are our own current prices, before sales tax. Premium products can run above the high end. Laminate is a floating floor, meaning the planks click together over the floor instead of being glued or nailed down.
What the installed price includes
The flooring, a standard pad underneath, standard floating installation, transitions between rooms, and haul-away of scraps. Removing your old floor, floor prep, stairs, and moving furniture or appliances are priced separately. Typical prices for each are listed below.
The pad underneath
Most luxury vinyl comes with a pad already attached, but many laminates need a separate pad installed underneath. We stock two: MoistureGuard and Sound Solution. MoistureGuard is a dependable everyday pad, and Sound Solution is an upgrade that cuts down on footstep noise, so the floor sounds quieter and less hollow. Both have a built-in vapor barrier, which matters if your home sits on a concrete slab, as many in the Grand Valley do. Some laminates come with a pad already attached, and for those no separate pad is needed. On concrete, those get a separate 6 mil vapor barrier instead.
Good, better, best
With laminate, moving up usually gets you better water protection, a tougher surface and a more realistic wood look. Mohawk's RevWood line is a good example of how the levels work:
Good: RevWood Select, a waterproof laminate at a value price.
Better: RevWood Plus, which adds lifetime waterproof protection, protection against pet accidents, and a wider range of styles. It's also safe for wet and steam mopping.
Best: RevWood Premier, which adds Mohawk's most realistic wood texture and antimicrobial protection.
Thickness varies from collection to collection within each level, so it isn't the best way to compare laminates on its own.
When you compare two laminate quotes, ask which product line it is, whether a pad is included, and how much water protection it has. Two floors both called "laminate" can be very different products.
Extra costs that can apply
Remove carpet and pad: $0.30 to $0.60 per sq ft
Remove floating floor (LVP, laminate, engineered): $0.75 to $1.15 per sq ft
Remove glued-down vinyl or sheet vinyl: $1.00 to $2.00 per sq ft, asbestos test required
Remove tile: typically $7.50 to $15.00 per sq ft, including grinding thinset, confirmed after a site walk
Floor prep and leveling allowance: $0.40 per sq ft budgeted; final cost may change once the old floor comes up
General floor prep: $75 per hour
Concrete grinding: $150 per hour
Self-leveler: $125 per bag
6 mil vapor barrier over concrete: $0.33 to $0.35 per sq ft, for laminates with an attached pad
Stairs: $75 to $125 per step labor, plus about $125 per step for material
Baseboard remove and reinstall: $1.75 to $2.50 per linear ft
Appliance moving: $25 to $50 each
Toilet pull and reset: $100 to $130 each
Trap doors (crawlspace hatches): $170 to $200 each
Furniture moving: $25 to $50 per piece; heavy pieces cost more
Projects outside the Grand Valley, including Mesa, Collbran, De Beque, Gateway, and Glade Park, add an installer trip charge of $2.67 to $3.00 per mile one way, per install day or vehicle. A measure fee may also apply, at the federal mileage rate round trip, and it's credited toward your project if you go ahead with us.
Laminate or LVP?
Laminate often has a harder, more scratch-resistant surface and a very realistic wood look. Luxury vinyl generally handles water better, so it's usually the safer pick for kitchens, bathrooms and basements. Some laminates are made to be water-resistant, so ask us which products are rated for the room you're doing.
Deposit and payment
A 50% deposit schedules your project and orders materials, and the balance is due when installation is complete. We accept cash, check, and all major credit cards. Prices shown are before sales tax, which applies to materials only.
Get a price for your own home
When you're ready for an exact number, schedule a free measure. We'll take exact measurements at your home, then put together a detailed written estimate at our office and email it to you, outlining the items that apply to your project. Measures are free anywhere in the Grand Valley: Grand Junction, Clifton, Palisade, Whitewater, Fruita, Loma, and Mack.
Call 970-245-4753 or stop by our showroom at 2920 I-70 Business Loop, Grand Junction. Carpetime has been family owned since 1975.
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