$7.75 Per Foot Installed<\/h2>\n<\/p>\n
The average cost of a floor and baseboard molding job done by a contractor is between $5.75 to $9.00 per linear foot. On average, materials cost between $1.35-$4.50 per linear foot, but premium hardwood can cost more. The overall cost for a 20\u00d720 room is between $450-$700 for pro installation.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n
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Average Cost of Baseboard Trim Molding Installation<\/h2>\n
Baseboard trim costs $5.75 to $9.00 per linear foot for the materials, installation supplies and hiring a trim carpenter or handyman to do the work. Labor accounts for roughly 50% to 75% depending on the trim material used, so DIY is a strong option for handy home and property owners.<\/p>\n
Expect to pay between $125 and $650 for a 20 x 20 room based on the cost factors listed below \u2013 Material and supplies, DIY vs Pro, prep needed, etc. Pre-painting or staining the trim, if it isn\u2019t factory finished, is typically an additional expense.<\/p>\n
Average Do It Yourself cost<\/p>\n
$1.75 \u2013 $4.25 per foot<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Average Contractor Installed Cost<\/p>\n $7.75 per foot<\/b><\/p>\n<\/div>\n Typical Cost Average<\/p>\n $6.25 \u2013 $8.00 per foot<\/strong><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n Last Updated: Monday, April 4, 2022<\/p>\n <\/img><\/p>\n Adding baseboard and floor moldings, aka mouldings, as a finishing touch in your house will increase the value of your home. An option is to include shoe moldings or quarter round trim to fill a wider gap between flooring and the wall or make the job look more \u201cfinished,\u201d a little more elegant, especially if you have quality hardwood flooring, attractive luxury vinyl (LVT) or similar. The trim profile and types you choose give you a chance to implement your own style in the construction of the house.<\/p>\n This baseboard and floor molding cost estimate covers cost factors to assist you in budgeting for the project, retail materials, supplies and tools costs for DIYers and a sprinkling of cost estimates from other reliable sites.<\/p>\n There\u2019s a place for you to submit your project specs and costs for the benefit of other readers. If you\u2019d be willing to do that, please bookmark Business Finance News and return to share your floor trim costs.<\/p>\n There are a few factors that determine whether you\u2019ll pay less than $2.00 per foot or more than $8.00 per foot for this common indoor home improvement project.<\/p>\n Here are costs for the trim, tools and supplies for the job.<\/p>\n Pro Tip:<\/strong> Buy about 10% extra baseboard trim to account for waste and trim and the occasional mistake. Keep what\u2019s left for future repairs.<\/p>\n Tool Purchase and Rental Costs<\/p>\n Materials for Finishing Baseboard Moldings<\/strong><\/p>\n For a 20 x 20 room<\/p>\n Most trim carpenters install floor trim at a rate of 12-20 feet per hour including setup and cleanup after the job. With trim carpenters charging $65 to $100 per hour, according to Home Advisor, labor costs range from roughly $250 to $600 for 80 feet of trim in a 20 x 20 room.<\/p>\n Our job estimate of $450 to $700 breaks down to $5.75 to about $9.00 per foot, a little lower than the Homewyse estimate of $6.80 to $10.60 for most common jobs. Thumbtack gives an average cost of $7.50 per foot, right in the middle of our estimate.<\/p>\n Installing Quarter Round Molding \u2013<\/strong> Average cost of $4.90 per foot installed. <\/strong>Adding quarter round or shoe molding can be a stand-alone project or a nice finishing touch when installing baseboard trim.<\/p>\n Installing New Flooring \u2013<\/strong> If you\u2019re giving the room a complete makeover, then laminate flooring at $3.30 to $9.25 per square foot and hardwood flooring at $6.00 to $26.00 per square foot are attractive options.<\/p>\n Installing a Baseboard Heater \u2013<\/strong> Average installed cost of about $635.<\/strong> If the baseboard trim is cut or removed to install a baseboard heater, or if a new one of a different size is being installed, my homeowners use the opportunity to update their baseboard trim during the project.<\/p>\n 21 Other Things to Do When Listing a Home for Sale (Or making \u201cperfect\u201d for your family) \u2013<\/strong> If you\u2019re replacing beat-up trim to prepare your home for sale, here are other useful ideas to get it ready to show.<\/p>\n Installing floor and baseboard moldings is an intermediate level job. If you have experience with installing trim and operating a miter saw you\u2019ll save a few hundred dollars completing this job by yourself.<\/p>\n If you decide to hire a contractor to install moldings for you. It\u2019ll save you up to $100 to remove old trim moldings yourself. This effort might be the difference between saving enough money to also install quarter round with your baseboard or not.<\/p>\n Pro Tip \u2013 Cutting Safely: <\/strong>When cutting, dust and debris can temporarily blind you or cause damage to eyes. Make sure to wear proper eye protection, ANSI rated safety glasses or a face shield.<\/p>\n To keep your hearing from being damaged from long exposure to high decibels, wear ear protection. Single use ear plugs only cost a few dollars while full ear muffs will cost you between $6- $15.<\/p>\n In addition, wearing a dust mask can prevent lungs from being damaged and closed toed shoes will keep your feet safer to any falling trim pieces or tools.<\/p>\n<\/div>\n <\/main><\/p>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n<\/div>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":" $7.75 Per Foot Installed The average cost of a floor and baseboard molding job done by a contractor is between $5.75 to $9.00 per linear foot. On average, materials cost between $1.35-$4.50 per linear foot, but premium hardwood can cost more. The overall cost for a 20\u00d720 room is between $450-$700 for pro installation. 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\n<\/hr>\nOverview of Baseboard Moldings and Installation<\/h2>\n
Product and Installation Supplies<\/h2>\n
Baseboard Molding Cost Factors<\/h3>\n
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Retail Baseboard Trim Cost \u2013 Materials and Supplies<\/h2>\n
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Permits, Inspection, Related Costs and Installation Time<\/h2>\n
Permits and Inspection Cost<\/h3>\n
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Related Costs and Installation Time <\/strong><\/h3>\n
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Related Projects<\/strong><\/h3>\n
DIY or Hire a Pro?<\/h2>\n