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Vinyl Flooring Cost for 500 sq ft

Quick Answer: Installing vinyl flooring in 500 sq ft costs $3,454 to $4,414 (DIY).

Materials Cost$1,838
Labor Cost$0
Subfloor Work$2,000
Boxes Needed22 boxes
Est. Time10 hours
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$3,454 - $4,414
Total Estimate
$1,838
Materials
$2,000
Labor + Subfloor
10 hrs
Est. Time

Materials Breakdown

ItemQuantityEst. Cost
Vinyl Flooring22 boxes$1,838
Underlayment6 rolls$180
Transition Strips3 pcs$45
Materials Total$1,838

What Drives Flooring Costs

  • •Floor type: Vinyl costs $3.50/sq ft for materials.
  • •Area size: 500 sq ft with 5% waste = 525 sq ft to purchase.
  • •Subfloor condition: Major repairs add ~$4/sq ft.
  • •Labor: DIY saves installation costs.
  • •Region: Average Cost Area adjusts costs by 0%.

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 500 sq ft costs $3,454 to $4,414. This includes $1,838 for materials and $0 for installation.

Similar Areas

Vinyl 200 sq ft
5% waste, none subfloor
$563 - $719
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5% waste, none subfloor
$662 - $845
Vinyl 200 sq ft
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
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$1,277 - $1,632

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Assumptions & Sources

  • • Material cost (Vinyl): $3.50/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 (Average Cost Area): 1.0x

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