Linoleum flooring costs $3 to $11 per square foot installed, or $1,500 to $11,000 for 500 to 1,000 square feet, according to HomeGuide (updated October 2023)1. HomeAdvisor and Angi – corporate siblings publishing matching figures, which alone do not establish independent corroboration – put the national average at $1,760, with most projects between $650 and $4,800, at $3 to $12 per square foot installed (updated June and October 2026)23. Forbes Home prices linoleum per 100 square feet of finished floor, with totals by type covered below (audited May 2024)4. These figures carry different scopes and dates, so each is labeled throughout this guide.
Cost by floor size
HomeGuide's total installed figures by floor area (2023)1:
| Floor area (sq ft) | HomeGuide average total installed (2023) |
|---|---|
| 50 | $150 – $550 |
| 100 | $300 – $1,100 |
| 200 | $600 – $2,200 |
| 300 | $900 – $3,300 |
| 400 | $1,200 – $4,400 |
| 500 | $1,500 – $5,500 |
| 1,000 | $3,000 – $11,000 |
| 1,200 | $3,600 – $13,200 |
| 1,500 | $4,500 – $16,500 |
| 1,700 | $5,100 – $18,700 |
HomeAdvisor's installed figures by floor area (2026)2:
| Floor area (sq ft) | HomeAdvisor average cost range (2026) |
|---|---|
| 100 | $300 – $1,200 |
| 200 | $600 – $2,400 |
| 300 | $900 – $3,600 |
| 400 | $1,200 – $4,800 |
| 500 | $1,500 – $6,000 |
Angi's installed figures by room type (2026)3:
| Room | Typical size (sq ft) | Angi installed cost (2026) |
|---|---|---|
| Bathroom | 40 – 150 | $120 – $1,800 |
| Home office | 50 – 150 | $150 – $1,800 |
| Kitchen | 80 – 190 | $240 – $2,280 |
| Bedroom | 100 – 225 | $300 – $2,700 |
| Living room | 200 – 400 | $600 – $4,800 |
HomeGuide's per-square-foot range ($3 to $11) and HomeAdvisor's ($3 to $12) differ slightly, and their size tables diverge at the same areas – for example, 500 square feet at $1,500 to $5,500 versus $1,500 to $6,000. These are separately published figures, and no conclusion about which applies follows from the differences12.
Cost by linoleum type
HomeGuide's per-square-foot figures by type, materials and installed (2023)1:
| Type | HomeGuide materials per sq ft (2023) | HomeGuide installed per sq ft (2023) |
|---|---|---|
| Sheets | $2 – $5 | $3 – $10 |
| Planks | $3 – $6 | $5 – $10 |
| Tiles | $3 – $7 | $4 – $11 |
HomeAdvisor and Angi publish an identical installed-only type table (2026); as corporate siblings sharing the figures, the match does not establish independent corroboration23:
| Type | HomeAdvisor/Angi installed cost per sq ft (2026) |
|---|---|
| Sheet | $2 – $5 |
| Plank | $3 – $6 |
| Tile | $4 – $7 |
The two installed figures diverge for every type – HomeGuide's sheet at $3 to $10 versus $2 to $5 from HomeAdvisor and Angi – so both tables are labeled, and no conclusion about which applies follows from the differences. Forbes prices each type per 100 square feet of finished floor, materials and installation broken out (2024): sheet at $550 to $950 total ($300 to $600 materials, $250 to $350 installation), tile at $390 to $650 total ($250 to $450 materials, $140 to $200 installation), and plank at $525 to $850 total ($300 to $500 materials, $190 to $250 installation, plus $25 to $100 underlayment)4. Forbes's figures are a separate estimate published per 100 square feet rather than per square foot, with the stated inclusions, so all are labeled separately.
Labor and additional costs
- Installation labor. HomeGuide puts labor at $1 to $4 per square foot (2023)1; HomeAdvisor and Angi put it at $1 to $5 per square foot, or around $35 per hour (2026)23. Forbes's per-100-square-foot installation figures are a separate estimate, with the stated inclusions4.
- Old floor removal. HomeGuide puts old carpet removal at $0.70 to $1.60 per square foot (2023)1; Angi puts removal and disposal of existing flooring at $1 to $6 per square foot depending on material (2026)3.
- Subfloor and underlayment. HomeGuide puts subfloor replacement at $2.20 to $4.75 per square foot (2023)1, while Angi puts it at $3 to $10 per square foot (2026)3 – separately published figures that diverge, with no conclusion about which applies. Angi puts underlayment installation at $4 to $6 per square foot and hourly subfloor repairs at $25 to $35 (2026)3.
- Other additions. Interior trim at $4 to $10 and baseboards at $6 to $9 per square foot (HomeGuide, 2023)1; radiant floor heating at $7 to $17 per square foot excluding the flooring (HomeGuide, 2023)1 or $1,700 to $6,000 per system (Angi, 2026)3 – different units that could not be compared reliably; furniture moving at $25 to $35 per hour (Angi, 2026)3.
Structural repairs before installation
Angi's figures for repair work a floor may need first (2026)3:
| Repair job | Angi cost (2026) |
|---|---|
| Floor covering repairs | $2 – $30 per sq ft |
| Leveling or sagging repairs | $200 – $800 |
| Floor joist repairs | $1,000 – $10,000 |
| Water damage restoration | $1,350 – $5,800 |
Linoleum vs. other flooring
HomeGuide's installed per-square-foot comparison (2023)1: carpet at $2 to $8, polished concrete at $3 to $15, ceramic tile at $3 to $5, epoxy at $3 to $7, laminate at $4 to $14, bamboo at $7 to $17, hardwood at $10 to $18, and marble at $10 to $40. Angi puts basic vinyl at $1 to $2 per square foot against basic linoleum at $2 to $5, and laminate at $3 to $13 per square foot (2026)3. Forbes's per-100-square-foot totals put laminate at $175 to $460 and ceramic tile at $700 to $1,200, on the different basis noted above (2024)4. See our guides to vinyl flooring cost and laminate flooring installation cost.
Hiring a flooring installer
HomeGuide recommends comparing at least three estimates for similar styles, hiring licensed, bonded, and insured installers with five or more years of experience, and following a payment plan that holds the final payment until the job is complete (2023)1. Forbes puts ongoing sealer and polish costs at $40 to $50 annually (2024)4. For subfloor, adhesive, and installation-method requirements, follow the exact product's manufacturer instructions.
Related guides
See our guides to vinyl flooring cost, laminate flooring installation cost, cork flooring cost, and bamboo flooring cost.