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Flooring Price Index

Price trends, forecasts, and supply data for hardwood, LVP, tile, carpet, and commercial flooring products.

Product pricing by subcategory

Commercial and retail price ranges tracked from major distributors. Updated weekly.

Carpet90 products
Retail$0.80 – $5.89/sq ft
Commercial$0.52 – $4.42/sq ft
Retail Commercial | = median
Price by spec (commercial)
MaterialProductsLowHighMedian
Carpet89$0.52$4.42$1.55
Hardwood174 products
Retail$1.80 – $18/sq ft
Commercial$1.17 – $13/sq ft
Retail Commercial | = median
Price by spec (commercial)
MaterialProductsLowHighMedian
Engineered Hardwood165$1.17$13$4.54
Hardwood8$1.62$4.64$2.72
Laminate92 products
Retail$0.99 – $6.82/sq ft
Commercial$0.64 – $5.12/sq ft
Retail Commercial | = median
Price by spec (commercial)
MaterialProductsLowHighMedian
Laminate91$0.64$5.12$2.23
Specialty102 products
Retail$1.80 – $14/sq ft
Commercial$1.17 – $10/sq ft
Retail Commercial | = median
Price by spec (commercial)
MaterialProductsLowHighMedian
Cork46$1.86$8.95$5.40
Bamboo32$1.17$5.62$2.17
Rubber12$5.82$10$7.69
Linoleum10$1.94$5.39$3.99
Vinyl186 products
Retail$0.79 – $8.79/sq ft
Commercial$0.51 – $6.59/sq ft
Retail Commercial | = median
Price by spec (commercial)
MaterialProductsLowHighMedian
LVP131$0.51$6.59$2.54
SPC49$0.65$2.99$1.90
LVT4$0.65$4.04$1.47

Prices last updated Mar 14, 2026. Commercial = contractor/trade pricing (typically 25-30% below retail).

Understanding Flooring Prices in Construction

Flooring is one of the most diverse material categories in construction, spanning hardwood, luxury vinyl plank (LVP), ceramic tile, carpet, polished concrete, and specialty products like terrazzo. Each product type has distinct supply chain dynamics, but the overall category has seen dramatic market share shifts in recent years — particularly the rapid growth of LVP at the expense of hardwood and carpet.

For project budgeting, flooring typically represents 5-10% of interior finish costs. Price sensitivity varies enormously by product type: commodity LVP has seen aggressive price compression from Asian imports, while domestic hardwood has maintained more stable pricing supported by raw material scarcity and manufacturing labor costs.

Key Pricing Drivers

  • Raw material costs — hardwood lumber, PVC resin (for LVP), nylon/polyester (for carpet), clay (for tile)
  • Import competition and tariff rates on Chinese-manufactured LVP and tile
  • Petroleum-based input costs affecting vinyl, carpet fiber, and adhesive pricing
  • Residential remodeling activity, which drives over 50% of flooring demand
  • Commercial construction specifications trending toward hard surface over carpet
  • Installation labor availability and wage inflation in flooring trades

Flooring price trends

Historical pricing and 6-month forecast for flooring.

Flooring scorecard

Current direction, confidence, year-over-year change, and volatility.

Flooring tariff & trade impact

How current tariffs and trade policy affect flooring pricing.

Supply Chain & Seasonal Context

The flooring supply chain is increasingly global. LVP — now the fastest-growing segment — is predominantly manufactured in China, South Korea, and increasingly in U.S. plants built by foreign manufacturers. Hardwood flooring remains primarily domestic, sourced from Appalachian and Great Lakes hardwood forests. Ceramic tile splits between domestic production (Dal-Tile, Florida Tile) and imports from Spain, Italy, Brazil, and China.

Lead times vary by product: stock LVP and carpet are typically available in 1-3 weeks. Custom hardwood, specialty tile, and commercial-grade products may require 6-12 weeks. Large commercial projects should confirm allocation early, as popular colorways and patterns can sell through during peak construction season.

Flooring installation peaks in spring and summer for new construction. Remodeling demand peaks in spring and early fall. Manufacturers typically announce price increases in Q1, and distributor promotions in Q4 can offer favorable pricing for contractors willing to warehouse inventory.

Flooring supply chain risk assessment

Current risk factors affecting flooring availability and lead times.

Year-over-year construction material price changes

How flooring price movements compare across all tracked building materials.

Related Categories

For details on how we calculate these forecasts, see our methodology. View all categories on the Price Index overview.

Frequently asked questions

Chinese-manufactured LVP faces Section 301 tariffs at varying rates. This has accelerated domestic manufacturing investment and shifted imports toward Vietnam and South Korea. Net impact on retail pricing has been moderate as competition has kept margins tight.

LVP has seen significant price compression due to manufacturing overcapacity and intense competition. The Flume forecast model suggests pricing stabilization as tariffs, shipping costs, and raw material inflation offset continued production efficiencies.

Hardwood flooring shows the highest price volatility due to limited domestic lumber supply and weather-dependent harvesting. Carpet pricing is relatively stable. LVP and tile pricing fluctuate with trade policy and shipping costs.

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