How Much Should You Expect To Pay For Luxury Vinyl Tile?

It’s no surprise that one of the most sought-after types of flooring is natural hardwood. While its appearance draws a lot of interest, the cost of natural wood flooring can be a major detractor. Instead, many homeowners have started opting for a luxury vinyl tile which is a superior wood-look alternative. Luxury vinyl tile (LVT) flooring enables you to get the look you want but at a much more affordable price point. So that leaves you with one question. How much is luxury vinyl tile flooring going to set you back?

To better understand how much you should expect to pay for luxury vinyl tile, we’ve put together a quick guide that breaks down the various factors and costs associated with vinyl tile flooring.

Average Cost to Install Luxury Vinyl Tile

From its affordable price to ease of vinyl flooring care and maintenance, luxury vinyl tile benefits are plentiful — it’s no surprise why it’s a top choice amongst homeowners. Although we can’t give you specific details into what the exact flooring for your home improvement project will cost, we will cover the average price points and factors that impact that pricing. Your total installation cost for LVT flooring is going to be dependent on not only the tile flooring you select but the square footage of the space and your local market.

For a point of reference, the average cost of installing luxury vinyl tile in a 200 sq. ft. space is:

• Average cost: $1,400
• Low-end cost: $400
• High-end cost: $2,800

On average, you can expect the cost of luxury vinyl tile to range from $1 to $12 per square foot and $2 to $14 per square foot when installation is included. Various luxury vinyl tile installation providers will charge differently for their services, which is why it’s recommended that you get multiple estimates. Don’t just look at the overall installation cost, but consider what each provider includes (or doesn’t include!) in their services to ensure you hire the provider that meets all your expectations.

To get a better idea of what flooring installation services you should be looking for when browsing flooring installers in your area, let’s have a look at the breakdown of these costs so you have a better idea of where you should splurge and where you can save a few dollars.

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Factors that Affect the Cost of LVT Flooring

Many factors can impact the overall cost of installing luxury vinyl tile in your home improvement project. With no one-size-fits-all solution, you’ll need to consider the following when calculating the total cost of your flooring upgrade:

Furniture Removal

Along with the cost of the flooring itself, you’ll need to factor in the time and manpower needed to start the project with a blank slate. Before installing the luxury plank tile, you need to remove all the furniture from the area where the flooring is being installed. The flooring installation company you work with may offer this service as an add-on, but this is also an area where you might be able to cut down costs by removing your furniture yourself.

Flooring Removal

In most situations, you will need to remove your existing flooring before installing your new luxury vinyl flooring. While you can do this yourself, it’s best to hire a professional who understands how to do the removal without causing any damage to the underlayment. However, some LVT flooring can be installed over top of an existing floor, so it’s best to get a professional opinion.

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Sanding and Leveling

If any adjustments need to be made to your existing flooring before installing the new luxury vinyl tile, a flooring professional will be able to level and sand your floors for an upcharge.

Square Footage

While this factor may be the most obvious, it’s one that we can’t skip over. Because luxury vinyl flooring is priced by the square footage, the size of the area you’re planning to install the flooring is going to impact the overall cost. The smaller the room, the more affordable the price will be, increasing in cost as you increase the size of the project.

Vinyl Size

The size of the vinyl planks and vinyl tiles will also impact the cost of your flooring project. Whether you opt for larger planks or thicker vinyl material, you can expect the price to be a bit higher than standard vinyl plank flooring. However, the cost isn’t usually drastically different unless you’re installing it over a large area of your home.

High-End Features

If you’re installing luxury vinyl flooring in your bathroom, you may be considering high-end options like heated flooring. Any additional features you decide on will increase the overall cost of your LVT flooring.

Intricate Patterns

While standard installation costs typically don’t vary much in local markets, you can expect to pay more if you request a specific or more intricate pattern. For example, if you opt for a chevron pattern instead of a standard plank pattern, you’ll usually pay a bit more since it requires a bit of extra work for the professional installer.

Glue Down

What method does your flooring installer use to install the luxury plank flooring in your home? One of the most expensive methods of LVT flooring installation is the glue-down method because it requires the installer to glue down each individual plank. Due to it taking more time to install the flooring, you’ll be charged more.

Molding and Trim

Because molding, trim, and transitions to another room can make the installation job a bit more time-consuming and tricky, a flooring installer will have an upcharge when the installation job isn’t simple and straightforward.

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While all of these factors can influence the overall cost of your luxury vinyl tile flooring installation, it’s best to receive a few estimates from local companies to get an idea of what the costs are in your area. This will allow you to weigh the pros and cons of luxury vinyl tile installation before moving forward with your home improvement project.

Are you ready to transform your space with luxury vinyl tile? Chat with us online now, visit an MSI showroom near you, or contact your local MSI authorized retailer for more information.