Laminate Flooring Materials for 500 sq ft

Quick Answer: For 500 sq ft of laminate flooring, you need 25 boxes (10% waste factor included).

Room Area500 sq ft
Waste Factor10%
Total to Purchase550 sq ft
Coverage per Box22 sq ft
Boxes Needed25 boxes
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$2,228 - $2,846
Total Estimate
$2,475
Materials
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Labor + Subfloor
10 hrs
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Materials Calculation

Here's how we calculated materials for 500 sq ft of laminate:

  1. 1. Base area: 500 sq ft
  2. 2. Add waste factor: 500 × 1.1 = 550 sq ft
  3. 3. Divide by box coverage: 550 ÷ 22 = 25.0 boxes
  4. 4. Round up: 25 boxes (always round up)

Additional Materials Needed

ItemQuantityEst. Cost
Underlayment6 rolls$180
Transition Strips3 pcs$45
Spacers (for expansion gaps)1 pack$10
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Frequently Asked Questions

For 500 sq ft with 10% waste factor, you need 25 boxes of laminate flooring. Each box covers 22 sq ft.

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