How much does it cost to install flooring per square foot in Maryland?

In the Washington area, Angi puts the average at about 12.50 dollars per square foot installed in 2026, with most projects between 1,916 and 5,208 dollars. Luxury vinyl plank is usually below that average and tile or solid hardwood above it.

How much does it cost to put new flooring in one bedroom?

A 12 by 12 bedroom is 144 square feet, so about 1,800 dollars at the Washington-area average of roughly 12.50 dollars per square foot installed, before removal of the old floor or subfloor repair.

How much does it cost to remove old flooring?

About 1.50 to 5 dollars per square foot in the Washington area (Angi, 2026). It is the line most often left off a low quote.

Why do flooring quotes vary so much?

Usually because the cheaper quote leaves out removal, subfloor levelling, moisture testing, overage or trim. Ask each bidder to list those lines separately.

How Much Does It Cost to Install Flooring in Maryland?

Short answer: Most flooring projects in the Washington area run about $1,900 to $5,200, at an average of roughly $12.50 per square foot installed (Angi, 2026). A 12-by-12 bedroom at that average is about $1,800. Luxury vinyl plank usually lands below the average; tile and solid hardwood above it. Removing the old floor adds about $1.50 to $5 per square foot.

Material cost per square foot, Washington area

Luxury vinyl plank and vinyl: $2 to $14. Engineered wood: $4.50 to $16. Solid hardwood: $6 to $25. Porcelain or ceramic tile: $15 to $20. Carpet: $3.50 to $11. Installer labour in the area runs about $60 to $120 an hour. Source: Angi, Washington D.C. flooring cost data, 2026.

These are market ranges, not our quotes. The material you pick is most of the spread.

Why two quotes for the same room differ

Usually because one leaves things out. Ask every bidder to price these as separate lines: removal and disposal of the old floor, subfloor refastening and levelling, a moisture test and barrier on any slab, overage for cuts and pattern, trim and transitions, and moving furniture.

The subfloor is the one that matters most. Squeaks, popped seams and cracked tile almost always start below the floor, and a quote that skips the prep is cheaper today and more expensive in two years.

Which floor for which room

Solid hardwood for living rooms, dining rooms and bedrooms, where it can be refinished for decades. Engineered wood where solid wood would move too much. Luxury vinyl plank in basements, kitchens and laundry rooms, where water is a risk. Tile in bathrooms and entries.

In older Bethesda and Rockville homes there is often oak under the carpet. Refinishing it is frequently cheaper than any new floor, and we look before we quote.

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