Flooring for a 20 × 20 room
Short answer
A 20 × 20 ft room is 400 square feet. With a straight lay (10% waste) you need about 19 boxes of LVP — buy roughly 440 sq ft.
Area
400 sq ft
LVP boxes
19
Buy (w/ waste)
440 sq ft
LVP cost
$1,200–$3,200
Flooring a 20 × 20 room
A 20 × 20 ft room is 400 sq ft. The figures above use LVP in a straight lay (10% waste). Switch to a diagonal or herringbone pattern and the waste — and box count — rises. Bump the waste up for lots of doorways or an irregular shape.
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Frequently asked questions
How much flooring for a 20 × 20 room?
A 20 × 20 ft room is 400 sq ft. With 10% waste for a straight lay, buy about 440 sq ft — roughly 19 boxes of LVP.
How much does it cost to floor a 20 × 20 room?
In LVP, about $1,200–$3,200 installed for 400 sq ft. Laminate is similar; hardwood and tile cost more.
How many boxes of flooring for 400 sq ft?
About 19 boxes of LVP at ~24 sq ft per box, including 10% waste. Check your product's box coverage and enter it in the calculator for an exact count.