Floor Install Cost Calculator

Formula

To calculate the Floor Install Cost:

\[ FIC = CPSF \times GFA + LC \times T \]

Where:

$ FIC $ is the floor install cost (\$)
$ CPSF $ is the cost per square foot of the flooring (\$/ft²)
$ GFA $ is the gross floor area (ft²) – calculated by multiplying the width by the length
$ LC $ is the labor cost per hour (\$/hour)
$ T $ is the total time it will take to install the floor (hours)

What is Average Floor Install Cost?

The average cost to install flooring is between $7 and $25 per square foot, depending on the material. The labor costs to install hardwood floors depend on the level of the room, the quality and thickness of the flooring material, and whether you’re installing standard patterns or using more complex designs.

Example Calculation

Let's assume the following values:

Cost per Square Foot $ CPSF $ = $10
Width of Area $ W $ = 10 ft
Length of Area $ L $ = 12 ft
Labor Cost per Hour $ LC $ = $20/hour
Total Time $ T $ = 8 hours

Step 1: Calculate the Gross Floor Area (GFA):

\[ GFA = W \times L = 10 \times 12 = 120 \text{ ft}^2 \]

Step 2: Calculate the Floor Install Cost (FIC):

\[ FIC = CPSF \times GFA + LC \times T = 10 \times 120 + 20 \times 8 = 1200 + 160 = 1360 \text{ dollars} \]