Cost to Install 500 Sq Ft of Luxury Vinyl Plank Flooring
Updated July 2026 · Pricing data from Floormath's flooring cost model
For a 500 sq ft project, vinyl plank flooring runs $1,997 to $7,144 professionally installed. That works out to $3.99–$14.29 per square foot including materials, 10% waste, and labor.
500 sq ft cost by product tier
| Product tier | Material | Installed range | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Entry LVP | $2.29/sf | $1,997–$2,882 | $2,384 |
| Standard Residential LVP | $3.29/sf | $2,382–$3,542 | $2,934 |
| Premium Pet-Proof LVP | $4.49/sf | $2,934–$4,670 | $3,720 |
| Premium Wide-Plank LVP | $5.99/sf | $3,707–$5,907 | $4,670 |
| Commercial-Grade LVP | $6.49/sf | $4,094–$6,594 | $5,070 |
| Herringbone Pattern LVP | $6.49/sf | $4,770–$7,144 | $5,820 |
Totals include 10% material waste and professional installation.
How 500 sq ft compares to other project sizes
| Area | Budget | Typical | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| 144 sq ft | $575 | $1,345 | $2,058 |
| 200 sq ft | $799 | $1,868 | $2,858 |
| 300 sq ft | $1,198 | $2,802 | $4,287 |
| 500 sq ft | $1,997 | $4,670 | $7,144 |
| 1,000 sq ft | $3,994 | $9,339 | $14,289 |
| 1,500 sq ft | $5,991 | $14,009 | $21,434 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $7,988 | $18,678 | $28,578 |
Scaling up or down? These numbers move almost perfectly linearly with area, so a quick estimate for any size is your square footage times $3.99–$14.29. The calculator does the exact math with your state's labor factored in.
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Do these prices include old floor removal?
No. Demolition and haul-away typically add $0.60–$1.50 per square foot depending on what's coming out and your state's labor market.
How long does a 500 sq ft install take?
Professional crews typically cover 500–800 sq ft per day for LVP, so plan on roughly 1 working day(s) plus removal.
What's the cost per square foot to install vinyl plank flooring?
In 2026, installed vinyl plank flooring runs $3.99 to $14.29 per square foot including material, 10% waste, and professional labor. Budget products sit at the low end; premium tiers at the high end.