How much does vinyl or laminate flooring cost?

Vinyl and laminate flooring typically costs $40–$95 per m² supplied and installed, or about $2,800–$5,000 for the living areas of an average home.

Typical price band

$3,800typical

$700 low$13,000 high

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Real-world examples

Single room$700 – $1,400

Living areas in hybrid plank$2,800 – $5,000

Whole home, premium boards$7,000 – $13,000

— Product & wear layer. Basic laminate is cheapest; waterproof hybrid and thick-wear-layer premium boards cost more per m².

— Floor area. Total square metres drives the price, with better per-m² rates on bigger jobs.

— Old floor removal. Pulling up and dumping carpet is quick; removing glued vinyl or tiles is slow and dearer.

— Subfloor levelling. Humps and dips need grinding or self-levelling compound before floating floors go down.

— Trims & wet areas. Scotia, door bars, stair nosings and laundry wet-area details add per-item costs.

— For kitchens and laundries choose hybrid over laminate — full waterproofing is worth the small premium.

— Ask whether the quote includes underlay, trims, door trimming and old floor disposal — that's where quotes diverge.

— Order about 8% extra for cuts and keep a spare box; matching a discontinued board later is nearly impossible.

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