Laminate Flooring Materials for 400 sq ft

Quick Answer: For 400 sq ft of laminate flooring, you need 21 boxes (15% waste factor included).

Room Area400 sq ft
Waste Factor15%
Total to Purchase460 sq ft
Coverage per Box22 sq ft
Boxes Needed21 boxes
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$1,863 - $2,381
Total Estimate
$2,070
Materials
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Labor + Subfloor
8 hrs
Est. Time

Materials Calculation

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

  1. 1. Base area: 400 sq ft
  2. 2. Add waste factor: 400 × 1.15 = 460 sq ft
  3. 3. Divide by box coverage: 460 ÷ 22 = 20.9 boxes
  4. 4. Round up: 21 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 15% waste factor, you need 21 boxes of laminate flooring. Each box covers 22 sq ft.

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