What flooring installation costs in Nashville
These are the installed prices PFS charges for the floors we install most. Material and installation labor are included. Removal, stairs and trim are listed separately below, so you can see where the money goes.
Installed price per square foot
| Floor | Good | Better | Best |
|---|---|---|---|
| Luxury vinyl plank (waterproof) | $7.21 – $7.88 | $8.32 – $8.66 | $8.88 – $9.99 |
| Laminate (waterproof) | $8.32 | $8.77 – $8.99 | $9.43 |
| Engineered hardwood | $9.57 – $10.68 | $11.79 | $12.91 – $14.02 |
| Solid hardwood | $12.13 | $12.79 | $13.46 |
| Hardwood refinishing | $4.33 – $4.61 Screen and recoat | $8.61 – $9.06 Full sand, 3 coats | $10.56 – $11.17 Sand, stain, premium finish |
Flooring prices include a cushioned pad where the product has one built in. Engineered hardwood floated over a subfloor may need a separate underlayment, and hardwood or laminate over concrete needs a moisture barrier. The estimator adds those when they apply. Sales tax and delivery are shown on your written proposal.
What can add to the price
| Item | Typical price |
|---|---|
| Remove carpet and pad | $0.40 – $0.90 per sq ft |
| Remove vinyl plank or laminate | $0.75 – $1.50 per sq ft |
| Remove sheet vinyl | $1.00 – $2.00 per sq ft |
| Remove hardwood | $2.00 – $3.50 per sq ft |
| Remove tile | $2.50 – $4.50 per sq ft |
| Haul-away and disposal | $150 – $350 per job |
| Subfloor leveling and repair | $0.75 – $2.00 per sq ft, only where needed |
| Stairs, vinyl plank or laminate | $85 – $160 per step |
| Stairs, hardwood | $140 – $250 per step |
| Shoe molding | $1.50 – $3.00 per linear ft |
| New baseboards | $4.00 – $7.00 per linear ft |
| Doorway transitions | $35 – $85 each |
| Furniture moving | $40 – $160 per room |
An example: 500 square feet of vinyl plank
A living room and hallway, 500 sq ft, replacing carpet with Better-grade waterproof vinyl plank:
| Line | Range |
|---|---|
| Flooring, 550 sq ft with 10% waste | $1,827 – $2,011 |
| Installation, 500 sq ft | $2,500 |
| Remove carpet and pad | $200 – $450 |
| Haul-away | $150 – $350 |
| Two doorway transitions | $70 – $170 |
| Total | $4,747 – $5,481 |
Trim, stairs and furniture moving would add to this. Your own rooms will differ, which is what the estimator is for.
Get the number for your own rooms
Enter your room sizes and choices, and the free estimator builds an itemized range in about five minutes. David reviews every estimate personally. No salesperson visit needed to see a price.
Still choosing a material? Download David's book, The Complete Homeowner's Guide to Flooring, free.
What moves the price most
- The floor and its grade. Wider, thicker planks with tougher wear layers cost more per square foot.
- What comes up first. Carpet is quick to pull. Glued tile or nailed hardwood takes far longer.
- The subfloor. Dips, squeaks and moisture have to be fixed before a new floor goes down.
- Stairs. Each step is cut and fitted by hand, so stairs are priced per step.
- Room shape. Closets, angles and hallways mean more cuts and more waste than one open room.
- Concrete slabs. Hardwood and laminate over concrete need a moisture barrier.
How PFS prices a job
One person handles your project from estimate to completion. After the free online estimate, David measures your home and sends a written proposal with three options: Good, Better and Best. Each option names the actual product and manufacturer and lists the install method, removal, prep allowance, trim, furniture moving, tax, delivery, warranty and anything excluded. PFS sells the flooring, signs your contract, installs the floor and stands behind the workmanship in writing.
Common questions
Is vinyl plank cheaper than hardwood?
Usually. Installed vinyl plank starts around $7.21 per sq ft with PFS, and engineered hardwood around $9.57. Vinyl plank is also fully waterproof, which makes it the common choice for kitchens, baths and basements.
Do these prices include removing my old floor?
No. Removal depends on what you have, so it's priced separately. See the table above.
Why is my written proposal different from the online estimate?
The online estimate uses the sizes and answers you enter. The proposal uses exact measurements, the specific product you pick, and what we find under the old floor.
Do you handle commercial projects?
Yes: offices, churches, apartments, medical offices, restaurants and retail. Request a commercial bid.