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Cost to Install Formica Countertops
Updated: January 2013
| Item | Quantity | Low | High |
| Formica Countertop Cost Non-discounted retail cost for common, mid-grade Formica countertop. Quantity includes typical installation waste, fabrication overage, material for future repairs and delivery within 25 miles | 107 square feet | $907.11 | $1,838.84 |
| Formica Countertop Labor Direct labor expenses to install formica countertops. | 8.4 hours | $264.13 | $720.85 |
| Formica Countertop Job Materials and Supplies Cost of supplies that may be required to install formica countertops including: fabrication consumables, fasteners, sealants and caulking. | 100 square feet | $236.43 | $256.03 |
| Formica Countertop Equipment Allowance Job related costs of specialty equipment used for job quality and efficiency, including: pneumatic finish nailer, 10" miter saw, electric jigsaw, 3" belt sander, 3 1/4" electric planer. | $50.25 | $66.75 | |
| Totals - Cost to Install Formica Countertops | 100 square feet | $1,457.92 | $2,882.47 |
| | Average cost per square foot | $14.58 | $28.82 |
Cost to Install Formica Countertops - 2013 Cost Calculator
The cost to Install Formica Countertops averages $14.58 - $28.82 per square foot in 2013. This Formica Countertop Installation cost estimate is calculated from average material costs, unit labor producitivity rates and national average hourly labor wages. To refine the estimate for your Formica Countertop Installation project:
1. Set Project Location Enter the location is where labor is hired and materials purchased.
2. Specify Project Size Enter the number of "square feet" required for the project.
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Formica Countertop Installation - Average Cost Per Square Foot
Expect to pay in the high end of the $14.58 - $28.82 per square foot range for a licensed, bonded and insured contractor and for complex or rush projects. Hire carefully, only after verifying prior work quality.
For the best value on Formica Countertop Installation: combine related projects; get bids from several pros; and be flexible about project scheduling.
Cost to Install Formica Countertops - Notes and General Information
The cost estimate includes:
- Costs for local material / equipment delivery to and service provider transportation to and from the job site.
- Costs to prepare the worksite for Formica Countertop Installation, including costs to protect existing structure(s), finishes, materials and components.
- Costs for job cleanup and debris removal at project completion.
- Labor setup time, mobilization time and minimum hourly charges that are commonly included for small Formica Countertop Installation jobs.
The cost estimate does not include:
- General contractor fees for organizing and supervising the Formica Countertop Installation. Add 12.1% to 19.3% to the total cost above if a general contractor will supervise this project.
- Sales tax on materials and supplies.
- Permit or inspection fees (or portion therof) required by your local building department for your overall project.
Cost to Install Formica Countertops - References
- The HUD PATH Rehab Guide Volume 6: Kitchens and Baths U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development Office of Policy Development and Research, Mar 2011, Editorial Staff
- NKBA Kitchen Planner the National Kitchen and Bath Association, Jul 2012,
- Carpentry & Building Construction, Student Text Glencoe/McGraw-Hill; 6 edition, Jan 2003, Mark Feirer, John Feirer, ISBN 007822702X
- Cabinets and Countertops (Complete Construction) McGraw-Hill Professional; 1 edition, Apr 2000, Chales Self, ISBN 71348999
