How Much Does It Cost to Install Laminate in a 16x24 Room?
Updated July 2026 · Pricing data from Floormath's flooring cost model
At 16 feet by 24 feet, you're covering 384 square feet. Across the 5 laminate product tiers in Floormath's pricing model, a professionally installed job in this room costs $1,236–$3,903. The typical mid-range project comes in around $2,242.
Cost by laminate product tier for a 16x24 room
| Product tier | Material | Installed range | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Budget AC3 Laminate | $1.89/sf | $1,236–$1,897 | $1,566 |
| Standard AC4 Laminate | $2.69/sf | $1,532–$2,319 | $1,904 |
| Waterproof AC4 Laminate | $3.49/sf | $1,870–$2,741 | $2,242 |
| Premium AC5 Laminate | $4.49/sf | $2,252–$3,481 | $2,761 |
| Wide-Plank European Laminate | $4.99/sf | $2,463–$3,903 | $2,972 |
Totals include 10% material waste and professional installation.
Reading the table for a 16x24 space
Notice how the installed range widens as tiers climb: material choice, not labor, is what separates a $1,236 job from a $3,903 one on the same 384 sq ft floor plan. Labor for mid-range laminate lands near $768 nationally, plus or minus your state's rate. All rows include the 10% cut-waste pros actually order.
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How long does a 384 sq ft laminate install take?
A professional crew typically completes a single 384 sq ft room in one day, plus removal time if old flooring is coming out.
Will my state change these 16x24 room prices?
Materials barely move by state, but labor does — Floormath adjusts installation from 0.80x in the cheapest markets to 1.25x in the priciest. On this room that swings the labor line by up to ±$192.
What's the cheapest way to floor a 16x24 room with laminate?
The budget tier (Budget AC3 Laminate) installed professionally starts around $1,236. Installing it yourself removes the labor line entirely and can cut the total by 30–45%.