Rex says
Money math without the spreadsheet headache. Plug in your numbers and I'll show you exactly where the dollars land.
Try a scenario
Click to load — tweak from there.Inputs
Result
Lower total cost option
LVP
Tile total cost
$6,000
LVP total cost (with replacements)
$6,000
Difference
$0
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How to use this
- 1Enter square footage (sqft).
- 2Enter tile install cost ($/sqft).
- 3Enter lvp install cost ($/sqft).
- 4Enter lvp lifespan (yrs).
- 5Enter comparison horizon (yrs).
- 6Read your lower total cost option on the right — it updates as you type.
- 7Hit Share to keep the scenario or send it to someone.
About this calculator
Tile costs more to install (materials plus skilled labor) but essentially never wears out under normal use. LVP installs faster and cheaper, and can look nearly identical, but has a finite wear layer that eventually needs replacement. This calculator compares total cost including expected replacement cycles over your chosen ownership horizon.
Worked example
Using the values the calculator loads with:
Inputs
- Square footage: 500 sqft
- Tile install cost: 12 $/sqft
- LVP install cost: 6 $/sqft
- LVP lifespan: 18 yrs
- Comparison horizon: 30 yrs
Results
- Lower total cost option: LVP
- Tile total cost: $6,000
- LVP total cost (with replacements): $6,000
- Difference: $0
What each field means
Inputs
- Square footage (sqft)
- The square footage used in the calculation, measured in sqft. Starts at 500 sqft so you have a working example on load.
- Tile install cost ($/sqft)
- The tile install cost used in the calculation, measured in $/sqft. Starts at 12 $/sqft so you have a working example on load.
- LVP install cost ($/sqft)
- The lvp install cost used in the calculation, measured in $/sqft. Starts at 6 $/sqft so you have a working example on load.
- LVP lifespan (yrs)
- The lvp lifespan used in the calculation, measured in yrs. Starts at 18 yrs so you have a working example on load. Accepted range: 1–30 yrs.
- Comparison horizon (yrs)
- The comparison horizon used in the calculation, measured in yrs. Starts at 30 yrs so you have a working example on load. Accepted range: 5–60 yrs.
Results
- Lower total cost option
- Returned as a plain value and shown as the headline result. It recalculates instantly whenever you change an input, so you can compare scenarios without reloading.
- Tile total cost
- Returned as a money amount in US dollars. It recalculates instantly whenever you change an input, so you can compare scenarios without reloading.
- LVP total cost (with replacements)
- Returned as a money amount in US dollars. It recalculates instantly whenever you change an input, so you can compare scenarios without reloading.
- Difference
- Returned as a money amount in US dollars. It recalculates instantly whenever you change an input, so you can compare scenarios without reloading.
FAQ
Is tile really a one-time cost?
Individual tiles can crack and be replaced, but a properly installed tile floor rarely needs full replacement — this model treats it as effectively permanent over a 30-60 year horizon.
Is LVP waterproof like tile?
Most modern rigid-core LVP is fully waterproof and suitable for bathrooms and kitchens, though seams can still allow moisture intrusion over time in heavy-use wet areas.
Which is better for resale value?
Tile in bathrooms and entries is generally viewed as a permanent upgrade by buyers; LVP is accepted as a good quality flooring but doesn't carry the same premium as tile or hardwood.
Accuracy and limitations
- Results are estimates before tax, fees, and inflation unless an input explicitly covers them.
- Rates are treated as fixed for the whole period — variable-rate products will drift from this projection.
- This is educational maths, not financial advice. Check anything contractual with the lender or your accountant.
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RevenueLab. (2026). Tile vs LVP Flooring Cost Calculator. Retrieved from https://www.revenuelab.fyi/toolbox/tile-vs-lvp-flooring
<p>Source: <a href="https://www.revenuelab.fyi/toolbox/tile-vs-lvp-flooring" target="_blank" rel="noopener">Tile vs LVP Flooring Cost Calculator — RevenueLab</a> (2026).</p>
Source: [Tile vs LVP Flooring Cost Calculator — RevenueLab](https://www.revenuelab.fyi/toolbox/tile-vs-lvp-flooring) (2026).