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The Flooring Pricing Guide
8 materials compared. Real installed costs. The one most contractors push (and why).
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What's inside
Every chapter gives you the numbers your flooring contractor won't volunteer.
8 materials head-to-head
Sheet vinyl, LVP, laminate, ceramic tile, porcelain, engineered hardwood, solid hardwood, natural stone. Cost per sq ft installed.
Brand recommendations
COREtec, Shaw Floorte, LifeProof for LVP. Best value picks for every material type. What installers actually prefer working with.
Subfloor inspection checklist
What to check before you commit to a material. Moisture, levelness, and the problems that void warranties if you skip them.
Room-by-room recommendations
Kitchen, bathroom, basement, living areas, bedrooms. What works where and what will fail in 3 years.
Labor rates by type and region
Tile installation costs more than LVP. The guide shows fair labor rates for each material so you know if your bid is padded.
Transition strips, trim, shoe molding
The costs that aren't in the "per sq ft" quote. What they should cost and what's a markup.
Waste factor calculation
How much extra material you actually need (5-15% depending on layout). The formula so your contractor can't inflate the order.
A preview of the real numbers
This is one example from the guide. There are dozens more inside.
LVP vs. hardwood on 500 sq ft
Smart moneyLVP at $5-8/sq ft installed is the smart money for most rooms. On a 500 sq ft area, choosing LVP over hardwood saves $3,000-5,000. Your contractor may push hardwood because installation takes longer and the labor markup is higher.
The "per sq ft" quote trick
Watch for thisA quote of "$6/sq ft for LVP" sounds simple. But it usually doesn't include transitions ($3-8 per linear foot), shoe molding ($1-3/linear foot), or subfloor prep ($1-2/sq ft if needed). On a 500 sq ft room, those extras add $500-1,500 to the real total.
Why $19 is a good trade
A 500 sq ft flooring job runs $2,500-10,000 depending on material. Picking the wrong material for the room or missing subfloor problems can cost you the whole job again in 3 years. This guide helps you pick right the first time, for $19.
Without the guide
$1,500-5,000 wrong pick
With the guide
$19 and you knew
Frequently asked questions
Is LVP really as good as hardwood?
For most rooms, yes. Good LVP (COREtec, Shaw Floorte) is waterproof, scratch-resistant, and looks close enough that most guests can't tell. The guide breaks down exactly where hardwood still makes sense (resale value in high-end homes) and where LVP is the smarter pick.
Do I need to worry about my subfloor?
Maybe. The guide includes a subfloor inspection checklist you can do yourself in 20 minutes. Moisture, levelness, and structural issues. If your subfloor has problems and you install over them, you'll be doing the job twice.
What format is the guide?
A searchable PDF. Pull it up on your phone at the flooring showroom or when a contractor gives you a quote. Every number is there so you can compare on the spot.
What's the refund policy?
60-day money-back guarantee. If the guide doesn't help you pick the right flooring or understand your quotes better, email us for a full refund. No questions.
8 materials. Real installed costs. Brand picks. One PDF.
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