Installing laminate flooring is not considered to be a difficult task. Do-it-yourselfers with intermediate skills can install a laminate floor in one weekend, according to Cost Helper, an online cost information community. Having a professional install a laminate floor can cost the consumer an extra $2 to $5 per square foot.
Low-end laminate flooring is relatively inexpensive. Cost Helper claims that thinner (6 to 7 mm), low-end laminate flooring can cost between 90 cents and $2 per square foot.
Cost Helper reports that thicker (8 to 12 mm), higher-end laminate flooring that looks more realistic can cost anywhere between $3 and $7 per square foot.
An underlayment must be installed below laminate flooring which can increase the overall price tag associated with laminate flooring. Matching baseboards and trim can also add to overall costs.
Planks of laminate flooring either click together, are glued together or come equipped with integrated locking systems. Higher-quality integrated locking systems can drive up the price of laminate flooring.