Flooring Calculator
Overview
Calculate square footage, materials, and costs for flooring projects. Supports hardwood, laminate, vinyl (LVP), tile, and carpet with waste factors and labor estimates.
Key Facts
| Field | Value |
|---|---|
| Calculator ID | flooring |
| Category | Lifestyle |
| Vertical | Lifestyle & Wellness |
| App route | /verticals/lifestyle/flooring |
| API endpoint | /api/public/calculate?id=flooring |
Inputs
| Input ID | Label | Type | Required | Default | Constraints |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
roomLength | Room Length (feet) | number | Yes | 15 | min 1, max 100, step 0.5 |
roomWidth | Room Width (feet) | number | Yes | 12 | min 1, max 100, step 0.5 |
flooringType | Flooring Type | select | Yes | laminate | - |
pricePerSqFt | Price per Square Foot ($) | number | Yes | 4 | min 0.5, max 50, step 0.5 |
includeLabor | Include Labor? | select | Yes | diy | - |
How to Use
- Measure Room — Measure room length and width in feet to calculate square footage
- Select Flooring Type — Choose hardwood, laminate, vinyl, tile, or carpet (affects waste factor and cost)
- View Materials Needed — See total square feet, boxes needed, material cost, labor cost, and project total
Result Surfaces
| Output | Display Type | Format |
|---|---|---|
| Computed results | result-card | - |
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FAQ
How much extra flooring should I buy?
Add 5-15% waste factor. Vinyl: 5%, Hardwood/Laminate/Carpet: 10%, Tile: 15% (diagonal patterns 20%+). Always buy 5-10% extra for future repairs. Flooring lots vary in color, discontinued quickly.
What's the easiest flooring to install yourself?
Vinyl/LVP and laminate = easiest (floating floor, click-lock, no glue). Peel-and-stick vinyl simplest. Hardwood needs nail gun, skill. Tile needs level subfloor, mortar, grout, wet saw. Carpet needs stretching tool.
How long does each flooring type last?
Hardwood: 30-100 years (refinish 3-5 times). Tile: 50-100 years. Laminate: 15-25 years (cannot refinish). Vinyl: 10-20 years. Carpet: 5-15 years (stains easily, high-traffic areas wear fast).
Evidence
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