Flooring

Oak is by far the most popular type of wood flooring because it provides a good balance of durability, color range and reasonable costs. It comes in both red and white oak variations and can be used in high-traffic areas as the wood grain hides scratches well. Hickory. Hickory is the most durable of the different types of wood flooring, making it ideal for high-traffic areas or homes with pets and children. The varied grain pattern also helps to hide scratches.

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Area Size              Cost Range                   Average Cost   

500 sq ft                $3,500 to $12,500         $8,000

1,000 sq ft             $7,000 to $25,000         $16,000

1,500 sq ft             $10,500 to $37,500       $24,000

2,000 sq ft             $14,000 to $50,000       $32,000

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Vinyl flooring is a popular choice due to its resilience and durability. It is water-resistant and low maintenance, making it ideal for high-traffic areas. The cost sheet vinyl flooring ranges from $1 to $2 per square foot on average, with and printed options being the most affordable and thicker materials and inlaid patterns being more expensive.

​The cost of luxury vinyl planks and tile ranges between $3 to $9 per square foot while labor costs range between $2 and $5 per square foot, totaling $3 to $14 per square foot. As such, you can expect to pay between $5,000 and $14,000 to install luxury vinyl floors in a 1,000-square-foot area.

Laminate flooring tends to cost $3.70 to $11 per square foot depending on the quality of the flooring. Also be sure to budget $4 to $8 for labor and installation per square foot installed, depending on labor costs in your area. Labor costs should also include underlayment for the flooring.