Cost to Install New Flooring in Denver (2025 Guide)

Hardwood flooring: $8–$15/sq ft installed (solid); $6–$12/sq ft (engineered). A 500 sq ft living room runs $3,000–$7,500.

Luxury Vinyl Plank (LVP): $4–$8/sq ft installed. The most popular choice in Denver — waterproof, durable, looks like hardwood at half the price.

Tile: $8–$20/sq ft installed depending on tile size and complexity.

Carpet: $3–$8/sq ft installed. Whole-house replacement for a 2,000 sq ft home: $6,000–$16,000.

Denver's dry climate (30–40% average humidity) significantly affects flooring. Solid hardwood expands and contracts with humidity changes — gaps and cracking are common without proper acclimatization and humidity management.

Engineered hardwood handles Denver's humidity swings better than solid hardwood. LVP is dimensionally stable — no expansion/contraction issues, ideal for basements and kitchens.

Subfloor repairs: $500–$2,000 in older Denver homes. Demo and disposal: $1–$3/sq ft. Stair installation: $50–$150 per stair. Pattern complexity (herringbone, diagonal): add 20–30% to standard installation cost.

For most Denver homeowners, engineered hardwood or LVP offers the best combination of aesthetics, durability, and value. LVP dominates Denver's remodeling market — waterproof, scratch-resistant, handles climate swings.

For high-end Denver neighborhoods (Cherry Creek, Wash Park, Highlands), solid or engineered hardwood remains the premium choice buyers expect.