Is vinyl flooring cheaper than carpet.
Vinyl flooring vs carpet cost.
At carpet call our range of vinyl flooring including planks and tiles begins as low as 24 per square metre and can climb up to 65 per square metre for top of the line planks.
Carpet costs on average 3 4 per square foot but has been known to increase to 4 50 5 50 per square foot when installation is factored in.
At carpet one our vinyl flooring prices range from 20 to 81 per square metre.
Factors affecting vinyl flooring costs.
Even the highest end vinyl flooring sits below the average cost of solid timber floors.
Because installation is so much easier and professional installation is more affordable vinyl plank is the winner in this match up.
A 2020 comparison of laminate vs carpet flooring.
The average cost of buying and installing carpet totals to around 2 5 per square foot.
Although prices vary by area the cost for professional installation of carpet averages around 7 to 12 per square foot which is significantly higher than the installation costs for vinyl plank.
Even though luxury vinyl is a bit higher in cost it is only a slight difference with an average around 4 7.
Carpet is a common choice for flooring so it no surprise that it is a bit more cost effective than luxury vinyl floors.
Luxury vinyl can be priced from 2 5 per square foot including the cost of installation for commercial products.
Pros cons of both flooring options with a look at durability cleaning maintenance more.