How Much Does It Cost to Install Laminate in a 12x20 Room?
Updated July 2026 · Pricing data from Floormath's flooring cost model
For a 12×20 space (240 sq ft), expect a total installed price between $773 and $2,439 for laminate flooring. A solid mid-range product with professional installation typically totals about $1,401.
Cost by laminate product tier for a 12x20 room
| Product tier | Material | Installed range | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget AC3 Laminate | $1.89/sf | $773–$1,185 | $979 |
| Standard AC4 Laminate | $2.69/sf | $957–$1,449 | $1,190 |
| Waterproof AC4 Laminate | $3.49/sf | $1,169–$1,713 | $1,401 |
| Premium AC5 Laminate | $4.49/sf | $1,407–$2,175 | $1,725 |
| Wide-Plank European Laminate | $4.99/sf | $1,539–$2,439 | $1,857 |
Totals include 10% material waste and professional installation.
Budgeting this room honestly
Start from the tier that matches the room's job — traffic and moisture, not looks, should pick it. In a 240 sq ft room every $1/sf of material tier is a ~$264 decision, while installation labor stays fairly fixed at about $480 nationally (states run 0.80x–1.25x). The 10% waste factor is already baked into everything on this page.
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Does the price include installation?
Yes — every figure on this page includes materials with 10% waste plus professional installation labor at national-average rates. Old floor removal, subfloor repair, and stairs are extra.
How much does old floor removal add for this room?
Demolition and haul-away typically run $0.60–$1.50/sf — about $144–$360 for a 12x20 room, depending on what's coming out and local disposal fees.
How many square feet is a 12x20 room?
A 12x20 room is 240 square feet (12 × 20 = 240). Flooring installers order about 10% extra for cuts and waste, so plan on purchasing roughly 264 sq ft of material.