Vinyl Flooring Materials for 400 sq ft

Quick Answer: For 400 sq ft of vinyl flooring, you need 19 boxes (10% waste factor included).

Room Area400 sq ft
Waste Factor10%
Total to Purchase440 sq ft
Coverage per Box24 sq ft
Boxes Needed19 boxes
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Customize Your Estimate

$1,386 - $1,771
Total Estimate
$1,540
Materials
$0
Labor + Subfloor
8 hrs
Est. Time

Materials Calculation

Here's how we calculated materials for 400 sq ft of vinyl:

  1. 1. Base area: 400 sq ft
  2. 2. Add waste factor: 400 × 1.1 = 440 sq ft
  3. 3. Divide by box coverage: 440 ÷ 24 = 18.3 boxes
  4. 4. Round up: 19 boxes (always round up)

Additional Materials Needed

ItemQuantityEst. Cost
Underlayment5 rolls$150
Transition Strips2 pcs$30
Spacers (for expansion gaps)1 pack$10
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Frequently Asked Questions

For 400 sq ft with 10% waste factor, you need 19 boxes of vinyl flooring. Each box covers 24 sq ft.

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