What Does Vinyl Flooring Cost?

Thinking about installing vinyl flooring? Did you know that the total cost is pretty low?

You will save a lot of money by completing it yourself. With a array of options available and the ease of installation, this is one home remodeling project that you may just want to forego the contractor and get your feet wet on DIY projects.

The cheapest of all options is going to be peel and stick tiles. This is a very straightforward install and is extremely inexpensive. However, the floor won’t last long if it gets ordinary usage. It is definitely not something that you would want in your kitchen, but would be perfect for a spare bedroom. This style of flooring typically costs around $.50/ sq. ft.

Vinyl tiles are the next step up that gives you lots of texture and styles to select from. While there are less priced tiles in this category, you will also have the option of purchasing commercial vinyl flooring that will hold up especially well to high traffic and moisture. The price goes up a bit, but you’ll definitely get your usage out of it. You can buy these tiles for anywhere between $.80/ sq. ft. to $1.00/ sq. ft.

A more costly option is vinyl sheets. If you have pets and kids you will like this flooring. It’s extremely resistant to wear, tear and moisture. It will stand the test of time and avoids the problem of a tile being lifted in the middle of the floor by a curios child or pet that is trying to dig his way to China. This style of floor can cost you as much as $20/ sq. yd.

Of course if you use a contractor the costs will go up significantly. How knowledgeable is your contractor? Installation can cost anywhere from $5 to $6 per sq. ft.

Believe it or not, the supplies cost less than the price of installation. Try completing the installation yourself. It will save money. It is inexpensive enough that even if you mess it up, replacing it three times over is still less expensive than hiring someone to set it down for you.

To learn more vist: http://www.cheapvinylflooring.net/

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