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Vinyl Flooring Cost for 200 sq ft

Quick Answer: Installing vinyl flooring in 200 sq ft costs $563 to $719 (DIY).

Materials Cost$625
Labor Cost$0
Subfloor Work$0
Boxes Needed9 boxes
Est. Time4 hours
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$563 - $719
Total Estimate
$625
Materials
$0
Labor + Subfloor
4 hrs
Est. Time

Materials Breakdown

ItemQuantityEst. Cost
Vinyl Flooring9 boxes$625
Underlayment3 rolls$90
Transition Strips1 pcs$15
Materials Total$625

What Drives Flooring Costs

  • •Floor type: Vinyl costs $2.98/sq ft for materials.
  • •Area size: 200 sq ft with 5% waste = 210 sq ft to purchase.
  • •Subfloor condition: No repairs needed.
  • •Labor: DIY saves installation costs.
  • •Region: Low Cost Area adjusts costs by -15%.

How to Reduce Flooring Costs

  • ✓Shop during holiday sales (Memorial Day, Black Friday often have 20-40% off).
  • ✓Consider click-lock systems for easier DIY.
  • ✓Buy slightly more than calculated (5% waste factor) to avoid reorder costs.
  • ✓Do your own demolition and subfloor prep to reduce labor costs.

Common Flooring Mistakes

  • ✗Not acclimating flooring to room temperature (causes warping).
  • ✗Skipping underlayment (affects durability and sound).
  • ✗Not leaving expansion gaps at walls (causes buckling).
  • ✗Installing over uneven or damaged subfloor.
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Frequently Asked Questions

Vinyl flooring for 200 sq ft costs $563 to $719. This includes $625 for materials and $0 for installation.

Similar Areas

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5% waste, none subfloor
$662 - $845
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5% waste, none subfloor
$827 - $1,057
Vinyl 200 sq ft
5% waste, none subfloor
$869 - $1,110
Vinyl 200 sq ft
5% waste, none subfloor
$1,022 - $1,305
Vinyl 200 sq ft
5% waste, none subfloor
$1,277 - $1,632
Vinyl 200 sq ft
5% waste, minor subfloor
$792 - $1,012

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Assumptions & Sources

  • • Material cost (Vinyl): $2.98/sq ft
  • • Labor rate (DIY): $0.00/sq ft
  • • Waste factor: 5% added to base area
  • • Box size: 24 sq ft per box
  • • Region multiplier (Low Cost Area): 0.85x

These estimates are for planning purposes. Actual costs vary by location, retailer, and project specifics. Always get local quotes.