How much flooring do I need for a 10×10 room?
A 10 × 10 ft room is 100 square feet. With 10 percent for cuts you need 110 square feet of flooring, which is 6 boxes at 20 square feet per box or 5 boxes at 24. Add 1 roll of 100 square foot underlayment if the flooring does not have a pad attached.
Boxes of flooring for a 10×10 room
| Sq ft per box | Boxes to buy (10% waste) | Sq ft in those boxes | Leftover |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18 sq ft | 7 | 126 | 26 sq ft |
| 20 sq ft | 6 | 120 | 20 sq ft |
| 24 sq ft | 5 | 120 | 20 sq ft |
| 30 sq ft | 4 | 120 | 20 sq ft |
The room is 100 square feet; with 10 percent waste you need 110 square feet of flooring. Box coverage is printed on the carton and ranges from about 17 to 30 square feet for plank products.
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What flooring for a 10×10 room costs
| Flooring | Material per sq ft | For 110 sq ft | Installed, typical |
|---|---|---|---|
| Laminate | $1.50 to $4 | $165 to $440 | $400 to $800 |
| Luxury vinyl plank | $2.50 to $6 | $275 to $660 | $500 to $1,000 |
| Engineered hardwood | $4 to $9 | $440 to $990 | $800 to $1,400 |
| Solid hardwood | $5 to $12 | $550 to $1,320 | $1,000 to $1,800 |
| Tile | $2 to $8 | see the tile calculator | $1,000 to $2,000 |
Underlayment adds about 30 to 60 cents per square foot, and transition strips run $15 to $40 per doorway. Removing old carpet or tile and disposing of it is extra.
Laying out a 10×10 floor
- Run planks parallel to the longest wall or the main light source; in this room that is the 10 ft direction.
- Check the last row before you start: 0.0 in would be left over if you used full 7.5 in planks across the 10 ft width, so split the difference between the first and last rows if it comes out under 2 in.
- Leave a 1/4 to 3/8 in expansion gap at every wall; the baseboard covers it.
- Diagonal or herringbone layouts need 15 percent waste: 115 square feet instead of 110.
- Let the boxes sit in the room for 48 hours before installing so the planks acclimate.
Common questions
How many boxes of flooring for a 10x10 room?
6 boxes at 20 square feet per box, 5 at 24, or 4 at 30, to cover 100 square feet with 10 percent waste. Check the carton for its exact coverage.
How many square feet of flooring for a 10x10 room?
100 square feet of floor, so buy 110 square feet with 10 percent waste or 115 with 15 percent for a diagonal pattern or a room with closets and angles.
How much underlayment for a 10x10 room?
1 roll of 100 square foot underlayment for 100 square feet, unless the planks have a pad attached. Over concrete, use underlayment with a vapor barrier.