Vinyl Plank Flooring Quote Template
Free vinyl plank flooring quote template for hybrid and luxury vinyl plank (LVP) installations. Covers supply, underlay, transitions, and scotia.
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Or try it on the web →This vinyl plank flooring quote template is built for Australian tradies tackling residential and light commercial jobs. It's designed for quoting both floating click-systems and glue-down LVT installations. The two spots where quotes go wrong are subfloor preparation and trims. Underestimate the cost of levelling a concrete slab and you'll work for free. Forget to price 30 metres of scotia and transition bars, and you've just lost your profit on the job. This template ensures you account for every line item, from the planks to the disposal of old carpet, making your quote accurate.
Pricing Vinyl Planks: Labour and Material Costs
Your main cost is the planks themselves. Expect to pay between $30/m² for basic hybrid planks from Bunnings up to $70/m² for premium, thicker options from a flooring wholesaler. Always add a 10-15% waste factor for cuts; for a 50m² job, you need to buy and bill for at least 55m² of stock. Labour is your next key item. A straightforward installation on a clean, level subfloor should be quoted at around $35-$45 per square metre. If you have to do the floor prep, like grinding concrete or pulling up old flooring, that is a separate charge on top. A good starting point is to double your total material cost to get a rough price.
What Tradies Forget on a Vinyl Plank Quote
Subfloor preparation is the number one missed cost. Grinding concrete high spots or pouring self-levelling compound adds significant time and material costs. A single bag of leveller from CSR might cost $50 and only cover a small area. Second, always add a line item for furniture removal and replacement. Don't do it for free. Third is the disposal of old flooring. Tip fees for carpet and underlay are a direct cost you must pass on to the customer. Finally, difficult cuts around door jambs or stair nosings take more time than open floor, so factor that in. Your work should meet the requirements of AS 1884-2012 for resilient floor coverings.
Materials Included
- Hybrid / luxury vinyl plank flooring
- Underlay (if not pre-attached)
- Transition strips (T-bar, reducer, end cap)
- Scotia or quarter round
- Adhesive or double-sided tape (if glue-down)
- Moisture barrier (if on concrete)
Quoting Steps
- 1Measure floor areas room by room
- 2Add 10% waste factor for cuts
- 3Select plank style, colour, and thickness
- 4Include underlay if needed
- 5Calculate transitions between rooms
- 6Add scotia around perimeter
Frequently Asked Questions
A flat 10% is the standard for rooms with simple layouts. For jobs with multiple angles, hallways, or for a herringbone pattern, increase that to 15%. On a 60m² job, that's an extra 6m² to 9m² of planks you must include in the material cost on your quote.
Yes, always. Subfloor prep is a separate line item and is never included in the per-metre installation rate. A bag of levelling compound like Ardex K 15 covers about 5m² at a 3mm thickness and costs around $45 from trade suppliers, plus your labour to mix and apply it.
Yes. Glue-down planks require more labour for trowelling the adhesive and a longer installation time. You must also add the cost of the glue itself, which can be over $120 for a 15-litre tub. A floating click-lock system is faster, so your labour charge per square metre will be lower.
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