# Plan Your Flooring Project & Match With Trusted Pros > Plan a worry-free flooring upgrade while boosting resale value. Pricing comparisons, homeowner ratings of contractors, expert advice, free quotes. ![Flooring Installation project](/images/flooring/shutterstock_2099829076.jpg) ## Get Started With Your New Floors Find My Matches ➜ ✓ 4★+ Rated Contractors ✓ 40M+ Homeowners Matched ✓ Free & No Obligation On this page - [Flooring Project Costs](#project-types) - [Flooring Contractors Ranked By Homeowners](#top-companies) - [How Remodel Your Home Matching Works](#how-it-works) - [Flooring Installation Info For Your State](#by-state) - [Questions to Answer Before You Get A Quote](#plan-your-project) - [Frequently Asked Questions](#faq) - [Ask Remy about Flooring Installation](#ask-remy) - [Find Your Match](#find-your-match) ## Change How Your Home Feels (and What It’s Worth) Covering worn carpet, replacing cracked tile, or refinishing hardwood that has been sanded one too many times pays off in daily comfort first: new wood flooring earned a 9.1 Joy Score in the 2025 Remodeling Impact Report from the National Association of REALTORS®, against a typical score of 8.2. Flooring is not part of the Zonda Cost vs. Value Report, but homes with wood floors tend to sell faster and for as much as 10% more, per a National Wood Flooring Association survey of real estate agents. Joy Score: 2025 Remodeling Impact Report, National Association of REALTORS®. It measures homeowner satisfaction, not resale value. Resale figure: National Wood Flooring Association (woodfloors.org), real estate agent survey. Below you’ll find [project pricing by flooring type](#project-types), our [top-ranked flooring installers](#top-companies), and answers to the [most common questions](#faq). Not sure if you need to replace vs. refinish? See the [signs it’s time to replace your floors](../flooring-replacement-signs/index.html), compare [flooring materials](../flooring-materials/index.html), or check the full [cost guide](../flooring-installation-cost/index.html). ## Flooring Installation Project Costs* Flooring Installation costs depend on the material, the square footage, and how much subfloor preparation the room needs. See estimated costs at a glance, with details on how scope, timeline, and other factors affect cost. These are national estimates for labor and materials, and your local labor rates will affect pricing. [See your state page for local pricing.](#by-state) | Project Type | Estimated Cost | What’s Included | | --- | --- | --- | | Hardwood Installation | $10–$25/sq ft | Solid or engineered hardwood flooring | | LVP / LVT Installation | $5–$16/sq ft | Luxury vinyl plank or tile: durable, waterproof | | Tile Installation | $7–$19/sq ft | Ceramic, porcelain, or natural stone | | Carpet Installation | $3–$7/sq ft | Standard to premium carpet with pad | | Hardwood Refinishing | $3–$6/sq ft | Sand, stain, and refinish existing hardwood: lowest cost, big visual impact | | Laminate Installation | $5–$16/sq ft | Budget-friendly laminate flooring | [ ![Hardwood Installation](/images/flooring/shutterstock_278918126.jpg) Hardwood Installation $10–$25/sq ft Solid hardwood is nailed or glued directly to the subfloor; engineered hardwood floats or glues over a wider range of subfloor types, including some below-grade spaces solid can't handle. A typical room takes 1–3 days, plus a waiting period before heavy furniture returns if finish is applied on-site. The premium choice for resale value and longevity: hardwood can be refinished multiple times over decades rather than replaced. See Hardwood Installation costs → ](/hardwood-floor-installation-cost/index.md)[ ![LVP / LVT Installation](/images/flooring/shutterstock_1007785912.jpg) LVP / LVT Installation $5–$16/sq ft Luxury vinyl plank or tile clicks together over most existing subfloors, including concrete and old vinyl, without the moisture restrictions hardwood has. Most rooms install in 1–2 days. The practical pick for kitchens, bathrooms, and basements: genuinely waterproof, and durable enough for pets and high traffic. See LVP / LVT Installation costs → ](/vinyl-plank-flooring-cost/index.md)[ ![Tile Installation](/images/flooring/shutterstock_2245799799.jpg) Tile Installation $7–$19/sq ft Ceramic, porcelain, or natural stone tile set in mortar or adhesive, typically 2–4 days per room including grout cure time before the floor sees regular use. The standard choice for bathrooms and entryways where water resistance and durability matter most; porcelain now convincingly mimics wood or stone at a lower long-term maintenance cost than natural stone. See Tile Installation costs → ](/tile-floor-installation-cost/index.md)[ ![Carpet Installation](/images/flooring/shutterstock_218922259.jpg) Carpet Installation $3–$7/sq ft New carpet and pad installed over the existing subfloor, usually a single day for most rooms since there's no cure time involved. Still the most comfortable and quietest option for bedrooms, and the lowest per-square-foot flooring material on this list. Not recommended for kitchens, bathrooms, or other moisture-prone areas. See Carpet Installation costs → ](/carpet-installation-cost/index.md)[ ![Hardwood Refinishing](/images/flooring/shutterstock_12887257.jpg) Hardwood Refinishing $3–$6/sq ft Sanding down and re-staining or re-sealing existing hardwood rather than replacing it: a 2–4 day job including dry time, and the floor can't be walked on normally until the finish cures. Delivers one of the best value-per-dollar options on this list since it's a fraction of new-floor cost for a comparable visual result. Only works if the existing hardwood has enough wood left above the tongue-and-groove to sand safely. Ask your contractor to check wear depth first. See Hardwood Refinishing costs → ](/cost-to-refinish-hardwood-floors/index.md)[ ![Laminate Installation](/images/flooring/shutterstock_343111382.jpg) Laminate Installation $5–$16/sq ft A photographic wear layer over a composite core, clicking together over an underlayment much like LVP: most rooms finish in 1–2 days. The budget-friendly way to get a wood or stone look, though it's less water-tolerant than LVP, making it a better fit for living rooms and bedrooms than kitchens or baths. See Laminate Installation costs → ](/laminate-flooring-installation-cost/index.md) *All cost estimates on this page are planning estimates, not quotes. Actual costs vary by location, project scope, materials, site conditions, and contractor. [See methodology and sources.](/how-we-calculate-costs/index.md) Homes with wood floors tend to sell faster and for as much as 10% more, according to a National Wood Flooring Association survey of real estate agents. Flooring isn't part of the Zonda Cost vs. Value Report, but hardwood consistently ranks as a top-10 most-wanted feature for buyers (NAHB). The companies below are shown in order of their real customer rating and review volume, sourced from public review platforms. ## Flooring Installation Contractors Ranked By Homeowners These companies are ordered by their real customer rating weighted by review volume, taken from public review platforms. It is not an editorial score and not a ranking of build quality. Where a company runs several branches, its rating combines every location with enough reviews to count; where it runs one, the figure describes that listing. [See our Editorial Standards.](/editorial-standards/index.md) Floor Coverings International ★★★★★ 4.9 Google · pooled across 86 US locations (16,131 reviews) as of August 2026 Design Center on Wheels: 3,000+ samples in your home. Strong rating across 250+ franchises. ![Remy](/images/remy/face-6aa3719e.png) Remy's Take Floor Coverings International brings its full sample selection to your home, so you can compare flooring and carpet against your own walls and lighting before deciding. Homeowners across the franchise consistently name their local design consultant and describe an honest process, including being pointed toward a smaller repair instead of a bigger job they did not need. Installers are described moving furniture before starting and putting it back after. Local owners personally reply to reviews by name. Because each location is independently owned, ask how long the installation warranty runs and what is covered if a floating floor like LVP or laminate ever shifts. [Learn More About Floor Coverings International →](/floor-coverings-international-review/index.md) Refloor ★★★★★ 4.9 Google · pooled across 16 US locations (15,675 reviews) as of August 2026 4-Part Lifetime Guarantee covering labor, gaps, plank replacement and a half-price replacement promise. 5-day install in MI, IN, OH, IL, KY. ![Remy](/images/remy/face-6aa3719e.png) Remy's Take Refloor fits luxury vinyl plank and little else: a narrow specialism, stocked, with installs often landing the day after you choose. Reviewers across its Midwest, Southeast and Northeast branches consistently name their installers and describe real care for the rest of the house along the way: furniture moved and reset, old carpet hauled off, subfloors levelled and repaired before the new floor goes down, and the site cleaned up as the crew works. The sales consultation draws the same kind of specific praise: homeowners name their rep and describe a clear walk-through of product, cost and the installation process before anything is decided. Because Refloor installs its own product, its service covers floors it originally put in; if you are finishing or repairing an existing floor from another installer, ask up front whether that is in scope. Their guarantee has four parts and is worth reading closely: the gap-free promise excludes gaps caused by subfloor movement or moisture, which is how most plank gapping actually happens, and the whole guarantee depends on completing a walk-through on the final day of installation. [Learn More About Refloor →](/refloor-review/index.md) 50Floor ★★★★★ 4.6 Google · pooled across 17 US locations (16,795 reviews) as of August 2026 Shop-at-home flooring with a Gold Star Installation Warranty and a 50%-credit upgrade program. Southeast and Mid-Atlantic focus. ![Remy](/images/remy/face-6aa3719e.png) Remy's Take 50Floor brings the flooring samples to your home, so you choose in your own light against your own furniture, and quotes the whole job in one visit. Homeowners describe a consultant who laid out a wide price range without pushing a decision (walking through materials and options rather than steering toward the most expensive one) and installers come up by name for clean, efficient work. Two programs are worth understanding properly before you sign. The Gold Star Warranty covers installation-related problems, and their own materials describe its term two different ways, so ask which one applies to your contract and get it in writing. The Lifetime Love Your Floors Guarantee is a credit worth half your original price toward a replacement floor from 50Floor: a credit rather than a refund, and it has to replace all the original areas. [Learn More About 50Floor →](/50floor-review/index.md) Express Flooring ★★★★★ 4.4 Google · pooled across 10 US locations (7,770 reviews) as of August 2026 Same-week installation in AZ, TX, NV, NM, OK, CA. Lifetime labor warranty on all installs. ![Remy](/images/remy/face-6aa3719e.png) Remy's Take Express Flooring covers Arizona, California, Nevada, New Mexico, Oklahoma and Texas, and stocks its own flooring rather than special-ordering it: the reason installs can often start within days of the in-home visit rather than weeks. Reviewers across its markets consistently name their installers, and the recurring praise is for speed: a full house of vinyl plank finished in a day and a half, a room of carpet installed the same week it was chosen. On a larger job, expect the crew to move furniture from every room at once rather than staging room by room, so ask how that will work around your household before scheduling. Their published disclaimers are worth reading before you sign rather than after: the installation warranty is limited, does not transfer to a new owner, and after the first two years the labor cost on any claim falls to you. Carpet cover also depends on documented annual professional cleaning, so keep the receipts. [Learn More About Express Flooring →](/express-flooring-review/index.md) National Floors Direct ★★★★★ 4.1 Google · pooled across 10 US locations (3,568 reviews) as of August 2026 Best shop-at-home flooring brand in the Northeast. Deep New England installer network. ![Remy](/images/remy/face-6aa3719e.png) Remy's Take National Floors Direct moves fast: many homeowners get an installation date within a day or two of choosing their flooring, and reviewers across its Northeast, Mid-Atlantic, Florida and Texas markets consistently describe crews who move the furniture, work quickly, and clean up before they leave. The other strength reviewers name most is the shop-at-home consultation itself: a rep who brings samples to your house and lays out the options without much back-and-forth. Three things are worth locking down before you sign. Their price-match guarantee only holds if you bring a dated, written competing quote in on that first visit, not later. The standard right-to-cancel window is short and enforced strictly, so read that clause the day you sign. And if your subfloor needs extra prep once the old flooring comes up, that can add to the price, so ask how that is handled ahead of time. [Learn More About National Floors Direct →](/national-floors-direct-review/index.md) Empire Today ★★★★★ 4.4 Google · pooled across 40 US locations (64,918 reviews) as of August 2026 75+ markets nationwide. Next-day carpet installation for in-stock styles. ![Remy](/images/remy/face-6aa3719e.png) Remy's Take Empire Today is built around convenience: a shop-at-home consultation with installation often available within a day or two, on exclusive lines like WhisperHOME® carpet and AquaDefense® waterproof LVP. The consultation is what reviewers praise most, and specifically: they name the consultant who came to the house, describe the visit as unhurried, and often mention that the price held up well against other quotes they had already collected. Installation crews draw the same kind of specific praise: arriving on time, walking the job before starting, and cleaning up before they leave. Because flooring performance can change over the life of a floor, ask now what the warranty covers if a plank ever lifts or separates down the road, not just what is covered on installation day, and get a direct service contact in writing at the time of sale. [Learn More About Empire Today →](/empire-today-flooring-review/index.md) Companies are shown in order of real customer rating and review volume. [See full rankings →](/best-flooring-installation-companies/index.md) ## How It Works 1 Share what you need Tell us your project type and ZIP code. Takes about 2 minutes, no account needed. 2 Meet your matches We connect you with contractors in your area, ranked by real customer rating and review volume. 3 Pick the one you trust Compare profiles and ratings, then schedule with the contractor you feel confident about. Free, no obligation. [Find Your Match →](#hero-bar) ## Flooring Installation Info For Your State Our ratings cover 37 states and 100 metro areas. Pick your state below to see local costs, permit requirements and the top-rated companies serving your market. 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The warning signs that mean repair won’t cut it anymore. See the Signs → ](/flooring-replacement-signs/index.md)[ Questions to Ask a Contractor What to ask before you sign, so nothing surprises you later. Get the Questions → ](/flooring-contractor-questions/index.md)[ How to Pay for It Financing options, loan types, and how to compare offers. See Financing Options → ](/flooring-installation-financing/index.md) ## Frequently Asked Questions ### How much does flooring installation cost*? Flooring installation costs $4–$25 per square foot installed depending on material. LVP runs $5–$16/sq ft; hardwood $10–$25; carpet $3–$7; tile $7–$19. ### What flooring type has the best ROI? Flooring isn't tracked by the Zonda Cost vs. Value Report, but a National Wood Flooring Association survey of real estate agents found wood floors sell faster and for as much as 10% more. Refinishing existing hardwood is the lowest-cost way to get that value. New hardwood installation and LVP are increasingly accepted by buyers as well. ### How long does flooring installation take? A single room takes 1 day. A whole-home LVP or carpet installation takes 2–4 days. Hardwood requires 48–72 hours of acclimation before installation. ### Can flooring be installed over existing flooring? LVP can be installed over most hard surfaces without removal. Carpet should always be removed. Hardwood and tile require a clean, level subfloor. ### How do I choose between hardwood and LVP? Hardwood has higher resale value and longevity (50+ years with refinishing). LVP is waterproof, more durable for families with kids or pets, and significantly cheaper. ### Is financing available for flooring installation? Most flooring contractors offer financing, including promotional 0% periods for qualified buyers. Ask about terms during your free estimate. ### What are signs it's time to replace my flooring? Visible water damage, deep scratches or gouges that can't be refinished, squeaking or soft spots in the subfloor, and outdated styles that hurt resale value are the most common triggers. ### Should I install flooring myself or hire a professional? LVP and laminate are common DIY options for confident homeowners. Hardwood, tile, and carpet stretching typically require professional tools and experience to avoid costly mistakes. ### How do I choose between laminate and LVP? It depends on where in the house you're using it. LVP is fully waterproof, so it's safe to use in bathrooms, kitchens, and basements. Laminate can warp, swell, or delaminate when exposed to water, so it's less suited for those areas. [Read about how to choose the right one](/articles/laminate-vs-vinyl-plank/index.md). ### What's the best flooring for bathrooms? Porcelain tile and LVP or WPC vinyl flooring rank the highest. [Explore the full guide to choosing the best bathroom flooring](/articles/best-flooring-for-bathrooms/index.md). --- Source: https://remodelyourhome.com/flooring-installation/