Flooring Cost Guides

Compare 7 flooring projects with 2026 cost ranges, ROI, permit notes, typical timelines, and homeowner planning guidance.

Projects

7

Average mid-range cost

$4,000

Highest ROI

Hardwood Floor Refinishing

78% estimated ROI

Hardwood Floor Refinishing

Hard

$3,500

$1,500 to $8,000 · 3-5 days

Refinishing existing hardwood floors restores them to like-new condition at a fraction of replacement cost. Properly refinished floors look better than new LVP and add genuine resale value.

Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP) Installation

Easy

$5,500

$2,000 to $14,000 · 2-4 days

Luxury vinyl plank flooring provides realistic wood looks, resilient wear, and click-lock installation for many rooms. A good quote still needs subfloor prep, moisture limits, expansion gaps, transitions, baseboards, stairs, and warranty exclusions in writing.

Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) Installation

Easy

$4,500

$1,800 to $11,000 · 2-3 days

Luxury vinyl tile offers stone or ceramic looks with a resilient surface and easier maintenance than many hard tile systems. The installed result depends on product thickness, wear layer, subfloor flatness, moisture conditions, transitions, and indoor-air documentation.

Tile Floor Installation

Medium

$4,500

$1,500 to $12,000 · 2-5 days

Tile flooring is durable, water-resistant, and low-maintenance — ideal for kitchens, bathrooms, and entryways. Large-format tiles create a seamless, modern look with fewer grout lines to clean.

Concrete Floor Staining

Medium

$2,500

$800 to $7,000 · 2-4 days

Concrete staining transforms bare slabs into sophisticated, low-maintenance floors. Acid staining creates natural, marbled color variations unique to each floor, popular in modern and industrial styles.

Epoxy Garage Floor Coating

Medium

$3,500

$1,000 to $8,000 · 2-3 days

Epoxy garage floors transform a plain concrete slab into a durable, easy-to-clean showroom surface. Professional polyaspartic coatings cure in hours rather than days and resist UV yellowing.

Cork Flooring Installation

Medium

$4,000

$1,500 to $9,000 · 2-3 days

Cork flooring offers natural sound insulation, comfort underfoot, and sustainable sourcing. It is an excellent choice for home offices, bedrooms, and playrooms where comfort is prioritized.