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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.