Compare flooring materials
Compare complete material lists for your rooms. A cheaper square-foot price does not necessarily mean a lower finished materials budget.
| Material | Budget around | Verify before buying |
|---|---|---|
| Luxury vinyl plank | Whole boxes, approved moisture layer, edge profiles | Attached pad, subfloor flatness, room and temperature limits |
| Laminate | Whole boxes, approved underlayment and transitions | Product-specific water exposure and perimeter requirements |
| Engineered hardwood | Boxes plus materials for the selected installation method | Moisture limits, acclimation and approved substrate |
| Porcelain tile | Boxes, mortar, grout, substrate layers and edge trim | Subfloor suitability, layout, joint widths and coverage instructions |
Real product examples, not national averages
DuraLux Performance · Stormy Elm
$40.39 per box / 23.9 sq ft
West Des Moines, Iowa. Observed October 10, 2026.
Foam pad attached. Confirm approved subfloor preparation and any moisture barrier. Coverage shown in supplier search result; verify on carton.
View supplier product ↗Pergo Outlast+ · Java Scraped Oak
$43.36 per box / 16.12 sq ft
No store selected; location unknown. Observed October 10, 2026.
Check product installation instructions for substrate, pad and moisture requirements.
View supplier product ↗Home Decorators Collection · Natural Red Oak
$82.23 per box / 27.5 sq ft
No store selected; location unknown. Observed October 10, 2026.
Confirm the approved installation method, moisture limits and acclimation requirements.
View supplier product ↗Vetta Elements · Capri Oat Matte
$47.84 per box / 16 sq ft
West Des Moines, Iowa. Observed October 10, 2026.
Coverage derived from listed 8 pieces × 2 sq ft per piece. Add mortar, grout and substrate materials separately; verify carton coverage.
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- Use the same measured rooms and a documented waste assumption.
- Round by each product’s actual carton coverage.
- Add the installation materials each system requires.
- Replace example prices with prices for your store or delivery location.
- Keep labor separate if you are comparing material budgets.
No price ranking here is a recommendation for a particular room. Product suitability, maintenance preferences and installation requirements matter alongside budget. Read the source methodology.