How much does flooring cost in Brisbane?
Laminate and carpet start around $45 a square metre laid. Hybrid starts around $60. Here is the whole picture, and what the cheap quotes leave out.
What flooring costs in Brisbane
Supplied and laid, including GST, per square metre. These are the going rates across South East Queensland, not a quote from us.
| Floor | Starts at | Most homes | Up to | What the low end buys |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Laminate | $45 | $65 to $85 | $110 | Entry board in a dry room. Underlay is usually a separate cost with laminate. |
| Carpet | $45 | $60 to $80 | $120 | Budget synthetic with underlay included. Stairs are priced on their own. |
| Vinyl | $50 | $65 to $90 | $120 | Sheet vinyl is the cheapest way to cover a wet area. Plank costs more and is what most homes get. |
| SPC & Hybrid | $60 | $75 to $95 | $150 | Entry 6mm board with a thin wear layer. Fine in a spare room, not in a hallway. |
Researched across Brisbane suppliers and installers in September 2026. Prices move. Yours depends on the rooms, the product and what is under the old floor, and you get it after a free measure.
Work out your own
Put in your floor area and pick a floor. It gives you the Brisbane range, not a quote.
What a cheap quote leaves out
A low price per square metre is easy to advertise. The gap usually shows up in what is not in it. Ask about all six before you compare two quotes.
Taking up the old floor
$5 to $30 per m2Old carpet is quick. Glued vinyl or tile is slow and there is more to cart away.
Levelling the base
$25 to $45 per m2Only if it needs it. A flat, dry slab needs nothing. A dipped or damp one does.
Skirting or scotia
$5 to $25 per metreSome jobs need the skirting off and back on. Some need a scotia to finish the edge.
Stairs
Priced per flightEvery tread is cut and fitted by hand. Stairs are priced per flight, not per m2.
Doors trimmed
$40 to $60 per doorA new floor sits higher, so doors often need taking off and cutting down.
Small job minimum
VariesGetting set up costs the same for one room as for a house. One small room costs more per m2.
We check all of this at the measure and put it in one price. If your floor needs prep, you hear it before you agree to anything.
What moves the price
The size of the job
Bigger jobs cost less per square metre. Getting set up takes the same effort for one room as for a house, so on a small job that setup is spread over fewer metres.
What is already on the floor
Old carpet comes up quickly. Glued vinyl or tile does not. If the old floor is stuck down hard, that is extra hours and more to cart away.
The base underneath
A flat, dry, solid base needs nothing. Dips that need filling, a slab holding moisture, or timber that has moved all add work before a plank goes down.
Stairs
Stairs are slow and every tread is cut by hand. They cost more than a flat floor, and they are priced per flight rather than per square metre.
The product you pick
A thicker wear layer costs more up front and lasts longer. Usually worth it in a hallway. Usually not in a spare room.
Which floor suits which room
There is no single best floor, only the right one for the room. We go through it with you at the measure.
| Floor | Waterproof | Underfoot | Noise | Best rooms | Cost |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| SPC & Hybrid | Yes, fully. The stone core does not swell. | Firm and solid. The rigid core bridges small dips. | Hard floor. Backing is usually attached already. | Anywhere. Kitchens, living areas and bedrooms. Bathrooms if you want it. | $$ |
| Vinyl | Yes, fully. Plank or sheet. | Thinner and more flexible. Sits low. | Hard floor. Quieter than laminate. | Laundries, wet areas, bedrooms and living rooms. | $ |
| Laminate | No. The wood fibre core swells if water sits on it. | Firm. Thicker planks feel firmer. | The noisiest hard floor. Acoustic underlay helps. | Dry living areas, bedrooms and hallways. | $ |
| Carpet | No. | Soft and warm. The most comfortable option. | The quietest floor by a long way. | Bedrooms, lounges and stairs. | $$ |
Cost is shown against the other three, not as a price. Your price depends on the rooms, the prep and the product you pick, and you get it after a free measure.
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