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What are LVT flooring costs in 2026?
Updated 03/26
Considering having LVT flooring in your property? Then be sure to read our in-depth LVT flooring cost guide to find out all you need to know.
Fast Facts
Fitting LVT flooring costs an average of £45 per m2.
The most budget LVT options cost around £15 per m2, while top-end luxury tiles cost up to £60 per m2.
You may need to pay extra for preparation, underlay, and waste removal.
Luxury vinyl tiles (LVT) look similar to real stone or wood and you can have numerous designs printed on them. The key difference is that they provide a whole raft of benefits over real stone or wood flooring.
Produced in shapes of planks or tiles, LVT flooring is still a fairly new product – one of the fastest growing in the flooring market. Many people choose to install it in areas where water is present, such as kitchens or bathrooms. It’s often known as “luxury vinyl flooring” or “click vinyl”.
Want to know the costs of installing this durable, natural-looking flooring in your home? Here’s all you need to know when it comes to LVT flooring costs.
Average cost of installing LVT flooring in the UK
| Cost provided item | Unit | Range - Low | Range - High | Average cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| LVT flooring fitting cost | Per square metre | £10 | £60 | £45 |
| LVT flooring prices (low-end quality) | Per square metre | £15 | £25 | £20 |
| Luxury vinyl prices (mid-end quality) | Per square metre | £25 | £40 | £35 |
| Herringbone pattern | Per square metre (preparation) | £5 | £13 | £10 |
| Herringbone pattern | Per square metre (supply) | £40 | £70 | £60 |
| Herringbone pattern | Per square metre (installation) | £50 | £70 | £60 |
| LVT flooring prices (high-end) | Per square metre | £40 | £60 | £50 |
| Cost of luxury vinyl flooring installed | Preparing the floor surface (per square metre) | £2 | £13 | £10 |
| Cost to install LVT flooring | Per day | £200 | £350 | £300 |
| Underlay | Per square metre | £3 | £8 | £7 |
| Flooring and waste removal | £100 | £150 | £120 | |
| Flooring and waste removal | Skip hire | £200 | £350 | £250 |
| Last updated: March 2026 Our costs are ballpark averages - get a local tradesperson to quote now | ||||
What's the average cost of luxury vinyl flooring?
The cost of LVT flooring is around £45 per m².
It ranges from about £20 per m² for budget low-end LVT, up to about £50 per m² for the highest quality.
Installation from a contractor costs around £300 per day.
You may also need underlay, which costs around £7 per m²; and waste removal for your old floor, around £120.
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Factors affecting the cost of LVT flooring
The overall cost can vary depending on a number of factors, such as:
The type of LVT you choose
The quality of the tiles
How large or complex your space is
The type of surface the vinyl will be laid on
How much preparation and screeding is needed
How much waste removal is needed
If you choose an attractive pattern, such as herringbone, expect to pay a little more: about £10 per m² for preparation, £60 per m² for supply, and £60 per m² for installation.
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Several installers will include the removal of your existing flooring in the price and will also throw in the cost of taking this away when discarding the old flooring. That said, this isn’t always the case, so double-check the quote they’ve provided includes the disposal and removal of the old flooring.
Alternatively, you could hire a skip, which will cost around £250 (depending on the size of the skip and your location).
Because of all these varying factors, it's always best to get quotes from flooring installers near you for an accurate idea of how much it will cost you.
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How much does LVT flooring cost to install in the UK?
You can expect to pay from £200 to £350 per day to have luxury vinyl flooring installed.
Installation costs consist of getting the surface prepared, so expect to pay around £10 per m². The exact price of preparing the surface will hinge on what floor type you have.
LVT flooring doesn't always need underlay, but if yours does, expect to pay around £7 per m².
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LVT vs standard vinyl vs laminate flooring: Which costs more?
LVT is a little more expensive than standard vinyl flooring, and costs about the same as laminate. That said, the highest-end LVT options will cost a lot more than laminate.
Laminate vs LVT flooring - what's best for your home?
Discover the differences between luxury vinyl tile and laminate flooring, as we take you through the pros, cons and costs of LVT and laminate.
Standard kitchen vinyl costs vary, with the average cost of installing vinyl flooring in a kitchen being £530 - based on a floor area of 18.5m².
Laminate flooring costs around £30 per m² for materials plus £30 per m² for labour.
For an accurate idea of LVT fitting costs for your home, it’s best to choose a local flooring fitter through Checkatrade and get a quote for your space.
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FAQs about LVT flooring costs
Luxury vinyl tiles come in three kinds, including:
Stick down – stuck straight to the subfloor.
Locking system – the boards lock into each other on top of the underlay and is otherwise known as a "floating floor".
Loose lay – laid over most subfloors with zero preparation and zero underlay.
All three are crafted from PVC, meaning they’re incredibly hard-wearing. With durable surfaces and totally waterproof, too, they’re ideal for fitting in any room you like!
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No, LVT flooring doesn't need an underlay - but in some circumstances, it can be a big help.
Some kinds of luxury vinyl tiles (such as sheet vinyl) can be fitted directly to the subfloor, and many types come with an in-built cushioned layer. So even without an underlay, it will still feel pleasant underfoot.
However, if your underfloor is bumpy or uneven, or if your chosen tiles don't have a cushioned layer, an underlay can mean a smoother, more even result.
Yes - vinyl click flooring is a type of LVT (luxury vinyl tile).
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Herringbone is a popular pattern for wooden flooring, which can be recreated with LVT. Short planks are installed at 45-degree angles against each other - creating a pattern that looks a little like a fishbone or a braid.
Yes, some types of LVT - particularly click vinyl - can be installed by a DIYer. But although it's more than possible to fit the flooring yourself, most people opt for hiring a flooring installer so the task’s done properly to the highest possible standard.
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