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- Engineered hardwoodStrong fit
- CarpetStrong fit
- Luxury vinylGood fit
Flooring decisions are harder than they look.
We help with all three.
Start with your home,
not the flooring.
Answer 8 questions about
- Your rooms
- Your household
- Your subfloor
- Your budget
- Your priorities
Then we’ll show you
- Your personalized shortlist
- Best fit
- Good alternatives
- What we’d avoid
- Why
- Estimated installed cost
8 questions · ~2 minutes · No obligation
Here’s what you get at the end.
Not a list of products. A ranked shortlist with the reasons, the watch-outs, a realistic estimate, and what we would rule out for your house.
Engineered Hardwood
Why
- Goes over concrete
- A natural material, not a printed one
- A 20 to 50 year floor
Watch out for
- Keep it out of rooms that get wet
Estimated installed
$11.50–$16.50 / sq ftabout $17,250–$24,750 for 1,500 sq ftGood alternatives
2Wool CarpetStrong fit3Luxury Vinyl Plank — WPCGood fitWhat we’d avoid
Solid Hardwood, Porcelain Tile, Natural Stone, with the reason for each.
Know the real project cost before you call anyone.
What’s your flooring project likely to cost? Per-square-foot prices leave out the lines that decide the bill. The calculator prices the floor at national averages, then adds what a quote will: removal, subfloor work, transitions, baseboards, stairs.
- Materials$9,375–$13,125
- Installation$5,000–$7,500
- Removal$1,250–$3,125
- Subfloor prep$1,250–$3,750
- Trim$564–$1,128
National averages, materials and labor, with the old floor removed, the subfloor leveled and new baseboards. Local labor moves the range.
Calculate My Project →Most flooring questions aren’t about a material.
They are about a dog, a basement, a toddler, a rental or a neighbor downstairs. Each guide ranks every home material against one of those.
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Hardwood
$12.50–$19 / sq ft installed
- Best for
- Living rooms · Dining rooms
- Water resistance
- Durability
Engineered hardwood
$11.50–$16.50 / sq ft installed
- Best for
- Living areas on a slab · Finished basements that stay dry
- Water resistance
- Durability
Luxury vinyl
$5–$11 / sq ft installed
- Best for
- Kitchens · Bathrooms
- Water resistance
- Durability
Laminate
$5.50–$9 / sq ft installed
- Best for
- Bedrooms · Living rooms
- Water resistance
- Durability
Tile
$9–$40.50 / sq ft installed
- Best for
- Bathrooms · Laundry rooms
- Water resistance
- Durability
Carpet
$3.50–$18.50 / sq ft installed
- Best for
- Bedrooms · Nurseries
- Water resistance
- Durability
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- 1
Tell us about your project.
The rooms, the size, what is coming up, when.
- 2
Hear from local flooring professionals.
Ones who work in your area and install what you are considering.
- 3
Compare prices and scope.
Same scope, several prices. You decide, or decide not to.
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Why trust FlooringAppointment?
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Real project costs
We account for the things quotes often leave out.
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You decide whether to contact a professional.
Transparent business model
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