Laminate flooring installed for $8–$17 per sq ft. No-surprises pricing, installed by our own family-owned crew.
Get a Free Estimate Call 904-262-7304Laminate flooring gives you the look of hardwood. It resists scratches and dents, which makes it a good fit for bedrooms, living rooms, hallways and home offices.
Florida humidity matters with laminate. Most laminate is water-resistant, not waterproof, so we help you pick the right product for each room and we test the slab for moisture before we install.
If a room sees a lot of water, we will tell you plainly and show you luxury vinyl plank or tile instead.
No-surprises pricing: the installed price per square foot, material and labor together.
$8–$10 per sq ft
Solid everyday laminate for bedrooms and living rooms.
$10–$13 per sq ft
Thicker planks with a more realistic wood texture.
$13–$17 per sq ft
Premium laminate with better water resistance.
Laminate is priced about the same as luxury vinyl plank. A free in-home measure gives you your exact price.
The two floors people compare most. Here is the short version.
| Laminate | Luxury Vinyl Plank | |
|---|---|---|
| Installed price | $8–$17 per sq ft | About the same |
| Water | Water-resistant | Waterproof |
| Scratches | Very good | Good |
| Best rooms | Bedrooms, living rooms, offices | Kitchens, baths, whole home, rentals |
More detail: vinyl plank installation cost, waterproof vs water-resistant flooring and best flooring for Florida humidity.
Gator Carpet and Tile installs laminate flooring throughout Jacksonville and Northeast Florida.
Visit the showroom at 9452 Philips Hwy, Suite 1, or book a free in-home measure.
Schedule Free Estimate Get a Ballpark Price in 60 SecondsLaminate flooring runs $8–$17 per sq ft installed at Gator Carpet and Tile. That is a no-surprises price with material and installation together, about the same as luxury vinyl plank. A free in-home measure gives you an exact price.
Most laminate is water-resistant, not waterproof. It handles everyday spills that are wiped up, but standing water can make the core swell. For bathrooms, laundry rooms and homes with frequent spills we usually recommend luxury vinyl plank or tile.
The two cost about the same installed. Laminate has a realistic wood look and resists scratches well. Luxury vinyl plank is waterproof and handles Florida humidity better. Laminate works well in bedrooms, living rooms and dry areas. Vinyl plank is the safer choice for kitchens, baths and rentals.
Yes. Laminate floats over a concrete slab with a moisture barrier underlayment. We check the slab for moisture and flatness first, because most Jacksonville homes sit on a slab.
Yes. Gator Carpet and Tile offers free in-home estimates throughout Jacksonville and Northeast Florida.