LVP prices?

[wildrice]

I am having trouble getting other quotes right now, so I'm tempted to just go with a company that was responsive and can do this sooner. We are looking at LVP for our main level, which is about 477 square feet. They will be laying it on top of current flooring, which is hardwood and tile currently. To rip up that flooring would add around an additional 1k and I don't really see the point.

This is what I'm being quoted. Does this sound reasonable or high? I'm in a relatively HCOL area (Baltimore/DC metro but closer to Baltimore than DC). The below adds up to about $4273. I would also need to hire a plumber to put the toilet back. I was hoping it would be a bit less (closer to 3k) but that is really based on nothing and also I know prices for everything are higher than they used to be.


*S* LUXURY VINYL PLANK PLUS YOSEMITE 1,999.94

MOVE STANDARD FURNITURE 118.20

R&R APPLIANCES 100.00

REMOVE TOILET/SINK 75.00

LVT INSTALL, FLOATING 1,182.00

*S* WHITE PINE QUARTER ROUND WHITE PAINTED 126.00

QR INSTALL 126.00

FREIGHT 129.00

*S* OVERLAP STAIR NOSE TO COORD W/ YOSEMITE 92.00

ESTIMATED FLOOR PREP PER BAG (LABOR) 200.00



Reflects the minimum estimated amount. Subject to increase upon application.

Additional charges may apply. *may be removed or reduced if not used*

ESTIMATED FLOOR PREP PER BAG

(MATERIAL) 50.00



Reflects the minimum estimated amount. Subject to increase upon application.

Additional material billed at $25/bag

*S* T-MOLD TO COORD W/ YOSEMITE 71.19

[melmo1122]

I just pulled up my invoice from 2018. I had 460SF of LVP installed in my basement and paid $4229. That included carpet takeup/disposal, toilet takeup/replace, shoe molding and transitions to bathroom and laundry room. Same area as you so I think that's a decent price.

[wildrice]

Jul 7, 2022 12:24:45 GMT -5 melmo1122 said:

I just pulled up my invoice from 2018. I had 460SF of LVP installed in my basement and paid $4229. That included carpet takeup/disposal, toilet takeup/replace, shoe molding and transitions to bathroom and laundry room. Same area as you so I think that's a decent price.

That's super helpful - thank you!!!

[dancingirl21]

We did LVP in a small area of our basement for a gym set up (and carpeted the rest).

It was 115 sq. ft and cost $690.

The basement was being completely finished from studs at the time, so they didn’t need to move anything. We also had a carpenter do all the trim work - very little for the flooring people to do other than lay flooring.

ETA: this was end of 2019.

[winecat]

Are the current floors in good condition? What about your baseboards? It might look wonky if they don't remove the flooring or remove/replace your baseboards. It looks like they're adding new quarter round? Depending on your baseboards, it could be fine or it could look off.

[wildrice]

Jul 7, 2022 19:42:19 GMT -5 winecat said:

Are the current floors in good condition? What about your baseboards? It might look wonky if they don't remove the flooring or remove/replace your baseboards. It looks like they're adding new quarter round? Depending on your baseboards, it could be fine or it could look off.

They are fine structurally... The wood badly needs refinishing and the tile is really just because I don't like it (and it's installed a bit off center in places, which just bugs me). That's a good point though.... The floor guy seemed to think it would be fine with our baseboards, but depending on how thick the flooring is, it may look weird.

[winecat]

Jul 7, 2022 20:25:42 GMT -5 wildrice said:

Jul 7, 2022 19:42:19 GMT -5 winecat said:

Are the current floors in good condition? What about your baseboards? It might look wonky if they don't remove the flooring or remove/replace your baseboards. It looks like they're adding new quarter round? Depending on your baseboards, it could be fine or it could look off.

They are fine structurally... The wood badly needs refinishing and the tile is really just because I don't like it (and it's installed a bit off center in places, which just bugs me). That's a good point though.... The floor guy seemed to think it would be fine with our baseboards, but depending on how thick the flooring is, it may look weird.

Is the "floor guy" a sales rep or does he also do the install?  Sales reps promise the moon but don't always deliver.

The manufacturer/thickness/quality/color of the LVP should be on the estimate otherwise you could get an inferior/cheaper product.  (Maybe Yosemite is the color or brand?)  I don't see underlayment on the invoice either.  You want to be sure that they're using the right type of underlayment for the types of floors that you have and that it doesn't violate the floor's warranty. 

I'd also want them to say that they'll paint the quarter round to match your existing baseboards otherwise you could get a color/finish that doesn't match your existing baseboard.  And if you want it to match, I'm sure they'd be happy to for an additional charge but knowing that before you sign on vs after is important for comparing quotes, if you get another.  

I'd ask for a length of the product, with the underlayment, that's going to be installed so that you can see how it looks against your baseboards with the quarter round.  And also to be sure that the height won't limit your ability to open doors or anything else.   

Get specific thing in the contract/estimate.  If it's not written down, you don't have any proof of what you were sold.  

[wildrice]

winecat, thanks, that's all helpful and things I really know nothing about It was a sales guy so you're right, he may not know. I think asking for a sample is a great idea.

I think the floor prep is the stuff that would go under the floors, but I will also double check on that. We did talk about there being something put down before the floors to ensure they are even.

[winecat]

Jul 8, 2022 9:02:10 GMT -5 wildrice said:

winecat , thanks, that's all helpful and things I really know nothing about It was a sales guy so you're right, he may not know. I think asking for a sample is a great idea.

I think the floor prep is the stuff that would go under the floors, but I will also double check on that. We did talk about there being something put down before the floors to ensure they are even.

I think the "floor prep per bag" is likely a self-leveling cement type product that'll fill in grout lines on the tile floor.  There's likely still an underlayment that should be between the subfloor (your current flooring) and the LVP.