Enter the total area of the floor, cost of materials per square foot, labor cost, and cost of any additional items or incidentals into the calculator to determine the total floor replacement cost.

Floor Replacement Cost Formula

The following formula is used to calculate the cost of replacing a floor. 

FC = (A * M) + L + I

Variables:

  • FC is the total floor replacement cost ($) A is the total area of the floor (square feet) M is the cost of materials per square foot ($) L is the labor cost ($) I is the cost of any additional items or incidentals ($)

To calculate the total floor replacement cost, multiply the total area of the floor by the cost of materials per square foot. Then, add the labor cost and the cost of any additional items or incidentals.

What is a Floor Replacement Cost?

A Floor Replacement Cost refers to the total amount of money required to replace or repair the flooring in a building or a specific area. This cost includes the price of new flooring materials, labor costs for removing the old flooring and installing the new one, and any additional expenses such as disposal of old materials, preparation of the subfloor, and any necessary repairs or modifications. The total cost can vary greatly depending on the type of flooring chosen, the size of the area, and the specific conditions of the project.

How to Calculate Floor Replacement Cost?

The following steps outline how to calculate the Floor Replacement Cost.

  1. First, determine the total area of the floor (A) in square feet.
  2. Next, determine the cost of materials per square foot (M) in dollars.
  3. Next, determine the labor cost (L) in dollars.
  4. Next, determine the cost of any additional items or incidentals (I) in dollars.
  5. Finally, use the formula FC = (A * M) + L + I to calculate the total floor replacement cost.
  6. After inserting the variables and calculating the result, check your answer with the calculator above.

Example Problem : 

Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.

total area of the floor (A) = 500 square feet

cost of materials per square foot (M) = $10

labor cost (L) = $1000

cost of any additional items or incidentals (I) = $200