How Much Does It Cost to Install Luxury Vinyl Plank in a 16x18 Room?
Updated July 2026 · Pricing data from Floormath's flooring cost model
At 16 feet by 18 feet, you're covering 288 square feet. Across the 6 LVP product tiers in Floormath's pricing model, a professionally installed job in this room costs $1,150–$4,115. The typical mid-range project comes in around $2,690.
Cost by LVP product tier for a 16x18 room
| Product tier | Material | Installed range | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry LVP | $2.29/sf | $1,150–$1,660 | $1,373 |
| Standard Residential LVP | $3.29/sf | $1,372–$2,040 | $1,690 |
| Premium Pet-Proof LVP | $4.49/sf | $1,690–$2,690 | $2,142 |
| Premium Wide-Plank LVP | $5.99/sf | $2,135–$3,402 | $2,690 |
| Commercial-Grade LVP | $6.49/sf | $2,358–$3,798 | $2,920 |
| Herringbone Pattern LVP | $6.49/sf | $2,747–$4,115 | $3,352 |
Totals include 10% material waste and professional installation.
What moves the number in a 16x18 room
The spread comes almost entirely from product tier: Entry LVP and Herringbone Pattern LVP are several dollars per square foot apart, which compounds to a four-figure gap in a 288 sq ft room. Labor is steadier — about $792 here at national rates, drifting 15–25% with your state. Every figure already carries the industry-standard 10% material waste allowance.
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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 $173–$432 for a 16x18 room, depending on what's coming out and local disposal fees.
How many square feet is a 16x18 room?
A 16x18 room is 288 square feet (16 × 18 = 288). Flooring installers order about 10% extra for cuts and waste, so plan on purchasing roughly 316 sq ft of material.