"How much is PVC flooring per square meter?" is the most frequently asked question. But there is no unified price - from twenty-something yuan to over one hundred yuan per square meter. Understanding the following 5 factors will help you know why quotations vary and avoid overpaying or buying inferior products.
1. Rough Price Range of PVC Flooring
Here is a rough reference range (material price only, excluding installation): domestic composite sheet around 20-40 yuan/m²; domestic homogeneous around 30-60 yuan/m²; imported brand sheets generally above 60-100 yuan/m². Note: these are only rough ranges, and the specific price is determined by the following 5 factors.
2. Five Key Factors Affecting the Price
1. Material Structure
Is it homogeneous (same color and material throughout, wear-resistant and renewable) or multi-layer composite (surface wear layer + foam layer)? The price differs significantly by structure. Homogeneous is usually more expensive and more durable.
2. Wear Layer Thickness
The wear layer thickness of commercial sheets (e.g. 0.3mm / 0.5mm / 0.7mm) directly affects wear life and price. Hospitals and shopping malls with heavy traffic are recommended to choose 0.5mm or above.
3. Total Thickness
Thickness ranges from 2.0mm to 3.5mm. The thicker the better foot feel and durability, and the higher the price.
4. Brand and Origin
There is a big price gap between imported brands (such as LX Hausys, Armstrong, Gerflor) and domestic mainstream brands or unbranded products. Branded products are stable in quality and environmentally safe, but also more expensive.
5. Installation Cost
Installation cost is calculated separately and relates to the base condition (whether self-leveling is needed), area size, and whether seamless welding is required. The worse the base and the smaller the area, the higher the unit price.
3. How to Inquire Without Being Cheated?
Clarify the place type, traffic intensity, base condition and budget; ask for quotations from multiple suppliers with the same specification; request samples for comparison; confirm whether installation is included in the quotation.
4. Summary
For PVC flooring, "you get what you pay for". The most expensive may not be the most suitable, and the cheapest often has hidden problems. Clarify your needs, compare more and decide after seeing samples - that is the reliable way. Suzhou Industrial Park Gulin Commerce Co., Ltd. deals in LX Hausys (formerly LG Hausys), Armstrong, Gerflor, Baoli and other mainstream domestic and foreign brand PVC flooring, providing selection suggestions and quotations. Welcome to call or leave a message online.