Laminate Flooring Prices depend on the product, the floor area and how much preparation the floor needs. This guide covers the total project budget and product costs. For labour and extras in detail, see the installation cost guide.
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Get the Best QuoteBoard Prices by Wear Rating
| Product | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| AC3 boards, per m² | R150 - R300 |
| AC4 boards, per m² | R250 - R450 |
| AC5 boards, per m² | R400 - R600 |
Supply and Install Prices
| Option | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Budget, per m² | R280 - R440 |
| Mid-range, per m² | R440 - R660 |
| Premium, per m² | R660 - R930 |
| Typical mid-range job (AC4, standard underlay), per m² | R450 - R650 |
| 50 m² mid-range job, supply and install, total | R23,000 - R38,000 |
Extras to Budget For
| Item | Ballpark price |
|---|---|
| Underlay, per m² | R25 - R80 |
| Transition strips and mouldings, each | R150 - R400 |
| Lifting and disposing of old flooring, per m² | R25 - R100 |
| Levelling compound, per m² | R30 - R80 |
| Skirting, supply and fit, per metre | R80 - R160 |
Prices JUST UPDATED. Ballpark figures, rounded, taken from rates published by South African flooring businesses and cost guides. They are not our prices or quotations, and no installer is bound by them. Most sources do not say whether VAT is included, so confirm VAT, underlay, trims, delivery and wastage on every quotation.
Sources:
- Procompare - laminate flooring price list and flooring cost guides
- Builders in Gauteng - laminate flooring installation cost
- ServiceLink SA - laminate flooring installation guide with costs
- Completo - flooring costs in South Africa
- LaminateFloors.co.za - laminate flooring installation cost
- Builders in Gauteng - skirting board fitting cost per metre
What a Quotation Should Say
| Item | Check |
|---|---|
| VAT | Included or excluded |
| Labour | Included, or supply only |
| Underlay | Type, and whether a moisture barrier is included |
| Wastage | How many extra m² are allowed for cuts |
| Delivery | Included or charged separately |
| Trims | Skirting or scotia, and profiles at doorways |
Worked Budget Example
A 30 m² living area with mid-range AC4 laminate at R450 to R650 per m² supplied and installed comes to about R13,500 to R19,500. Add removal of old carpet at R25 to R100 per m², and skirting if the existing skirting is replaced. Your quotation will depend on the product and the condition of your floor.
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Get the Best QuoteLaminate Flooring Prices FAQs
What is the cheapest laminate flooring?
Entry-level AC3 boards start at about R150 per m² for the product alone. They suit bedrooms and other low-traffic rooms.
Why do quotations for the same room differ?
Different products, AC ratings, underlay, preparation, wastage allowances and whether VAT and trims are included.
Is laminate cheaper than vinyl?
Often, but ranges overlap. Published rates put vinyl supply and installation at about R450 to R850 per m².
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