How Much Does Linoleum Flooring Cost to Install in 2025?

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Linoleum flooring installation costs an average of $1,760, with most homeowners paying between $650 and $4,800, or $3 to $12 per square foot. The total cost depends on factors like the type of linoleum, labor rates, and the size of the area being covered. Standard sheet linoleum flooring can be as low at $2 per square foot, while high-end tiles can run up to $7 per square foot for materials alone.

What Is Linoleum Flooring?

Linoleum flooring is a highly durable, resilient option made from natural materials like linseed oil, cork dust, wood flour, pine resin, and natural jute fiber. Invented in the 1800s, this eco-friendly flooring comes in a variety of colors, patterns, and shades. It's easy to clean and maintain and can last up to 50 years.

Unlike vinyl flooring—one of its main competitors—linoleum doesn't wear easily because its colors and patterns run all the way through to the backing layer, making it more resistant to wear over time. You can easily reseal dings and cuts, making it a great choice for high-traffic areas. Plus, linoleum flooring is antistatic, dirt and dust-repellent, and has antimicrobial properties, contributing to a healthier indoor environment.

Linoleum Flooring Cost Factors

The cost to install linoleum flooring varies based on the project size and local labor rates.

Project Size

Linoleum flooring installation costs range from $3 to $12 per square foot, depending on the type of linoleum you use and local labor rates. Larger projects require more materials and labor, increasing overall costs.

Labor Costs

Labor costs for linoleum flooring installation vary depending on the project difficulty and rates in your area, with most flooring contractors charging around $35 per hour. To install your new linoleum, they'll pull up your old floor, remove leftover adhesive, put down the underlayment, measure, and caulk. Prep work alone can take several hours, depending on the condition of your current floors.

Some installers price their work by the size of the job, with costs ranging from $1 to $5 per square foot. Remember that this price range is for the installation of the floor only. You'll need to budget for the cost to remove your old floors if you're replacing existing flooring.

Linoleum Flooring Installation Cost by Type

Linoleum flooring is available in sheets, tiles, and planks. Sheet options are often the most budget-friendly, with installation costs as low as $2 per square foot, while tile and plank can run up to $7 per square foot. The installation methods and the production process for each linoleum style vary.

Sheet

Sheet linoleum costs $2 to $5 per square foot, fully installed. It's been around for decades and is exactly what it sounds like—a rolled-out sheet with no seams. Installing sheet linoleum requires cutting it to fit the shape of your room and then adhering it to the subfloor with adhesive. This can be a complicated process, so it's best to hire a flooring company for installation.

Tile

Tile linoleum offers a wide variety of design options, costing $4 to $7 per square foot, fully installed. Most tiles come in 12-by-12-inch squares, but other sizes are available.

Tile linoleum flooring offers two installation methods: glue-down and click-together. If you choose glue-down linoleum tiles, you'll need to adhere them one at a time to the subfloor with adhesive. Like linoleum sheets, installing glue-down tiles is best left to professional floor tile installers.

Click-together linoleum tiles don't require glue. Instead, they have interlocking edges that fit together to form a seamless surface.

Plank

Linoleum planks cost about $3 to $6 per square foot, fully installed. They come in 12-by-36-inch sizes, and you can arrange them in various patterns. This style of linoleum flooring is relatively easy to install. Like click-together linoleum tiles, the planks have an interlocking system that allows them to float over your subfloor without adhesive.

DIY vs. Hiring a Linoleum Flooring Pro

While installing linoleum flooring yourself might save money, it's often best to hire a professional floor installer. The installation will require several prep and removal tasks unless you have a completely blank, untouched subfloor. You'll need to remove and dispose of your old floor, lay underlayment if your flooring doesn't come with one pre-installed, level your subfloor, measure, and caulk. Without the proper tools and expertise, you might end up with incorrect cuts, uneven seams, and air bubbles.

By hiring an experienced flooring installer, you can avoid these mistakes and ensure the job is done right. You'll save time and effort and won't have to purchase specialized tools and supplies. Contact a linoleum flooring installer near you for a quote today.

How HomeAdvisor Gets Its Cost Data

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