What does a new floor for 20 m² cost? The full bill.

Price per m² versus the real bill

You never buy exactly 20 m². Cutting along walls and doors creates waste, and floors are sold in whole boxes. Together, that makes the difference between the price tag and the bill.

Worked example: material for 20 m²

Calculated from the box contents on the data sheet (1.712 / 1.671 / 1.705 m²) and RRP of €39 / €42 / €47 per m². Waste as a planning value; the actual figure depends on the floor plan.

What else goes on the bill

• Skirting boards – by running metre of wall.
• Transition profiles – at doors only if the area exceeds 15 × 15 m or the floor changes.
• Subfloor – levelling compound where uneven, removing the old floor if needed.
• Installation – if you are not laying it yourself.

Prices for these items vary by region. Your dealer lists them in the quote.

Where you can save

• Lay it continuously: up to 15 × 15 m without transition profiles, across several rooms.
• Install it yourself: plank and stone look are easy with the click system. Herringbone needs more planning.
• Over the old floor: if the subfloor is level and solid, there is no demolition or disposal – often over tiles too.
• Plan whole boxes: ordering several rooms together makes better use of offcuts.