LVT Flooring Price in Singapore: Honest Cost Breakdown (2026)

The first question almost every homeowner asks when they call Citiflooring is the same: how much does LVT flooring cost? The honest answer is, it depends. But too many suppliers hide behind that phrase. They give a vague range and let the homeowner discover the real numbers only after the deposit is paid.

This article breaks down LVT pricing in Singapore in 2026 the way we wish every quote would. Per square foot. Material vs. install. By HDB type. By condo type. With the hidden costs spelled out, and a clear method for getting an accurate quote before you commit. By the end, you should be able to budget your LVT renovation within S$500 of the final invoice.

LVT Price Per Square Foot (Material Only)

Material-only pricing is what you would pay if you bought the LVT planks and IXPE underlay and installed them yourself. It is the cleanest comparison metric across suppliers.

Within each tier, prices vary by colourway (premium designs cost more than entry colours), by plank size (wider planks cost 10-15% more per square foot), and by stock availability (special-order items sometimes carry import surcharges).

When a supplier quotes S$2 per square foot for ‘luxury vinyl,’ that is almost always entry-tier material rebranded with a marketing label. The wear layer is likely 8 to 10 mil, the underlay is loose EVA (not IXPE), and the print is unlikely to be EIR. It is not a bargain, it is a different product.

Installation Cost in Singapore

Installation typically costs S$2 to S$3 per square foot for click-lock LVT in Singapore, depending on the subfloor condition and the format. Glue-down installations cost more (S$3-4 per sqft) because of the adhesive material and longer labour time.

• Standard plank install (overlay on tile or screed), S$2.00 to S$2.50 per sqft. Most HDB renovations.
• Plank install with subfloor levelling required, S$2.50 to S$3.00 per sqft. Older HDB or uneven condo subfloors.
• Herringbone install, S$3.00 to S$4.00 per sqft. The pattern requires more cuts and more labour time per square foot.
• Glue-down install, S$3.00 to S$4.00 per sqft. Less common in residential, more common in commercial or wet-zone applications.

If the install rate looks unusually low, ask whether IXPE underlay is included, whether skirting is included, and whether transition strips at doorways are included. Each of those items can be S$300-800 if billed separately.

3-Room, 4-Room, 5-Room HDB Total Cost

For most Singapore homeowners, the practical question is: what will the whole job cost? Here is the typical 2026 range for LVT Core+ supply and install across HDB types, including matching skirting and basic surface prep but excluding hacking. Rates assume mid-tier Core+ (18-22 mil).

If your flat requires hacking the existing tile, add S$1,500 to S$3,000 depending on the contractor and disposal route. Most BTO and resale renovations can be done as overlay, saving you the hacking cost and 2-3 days of timeline.

Floor-to-wall coordination, if you are also installing wall panels (Vellera Fluted or Wall Panel), typically reduces total project cost by 5-8% versus separate vendors, because of shared site visits and bundled labour scheduling.

Condo Cost Estimates

Condo pricing tends to land 10-20% higher per square foot for the same spec, partly because of MCST coordination and partly because condo homeowners often choose premium-tier finishes.

• Studio (~500 sqft), S$3,500 to S$5,500 mid-tier; S$5,500 to S$8,000 premium tier.
• 1-Bedroom (~700 sqft), S$4,800 to S$7,500 mid-tier; S$7,500 to S$11,000 premium tier.
• 2-Bedroom (~900 sqft), S$6,200 to S$9,500 mid-tier; S$9,500 to S$14,000 premium tier.
• 3-Bedroom (~1,200 sqft), S$8,200 to S$12,500 mid-tier; S$12,500 to S$18,000 premium tier.

MCST-related extras to budget for: lift booking fees (S$50-200 per day), common-area protection (S$200-500), security deposit refunds, and any specific working-hour constraints that may extend timeline. A reputable supplier coordinates these for you and includes them in the quote.

Hidden Costs to Watch For

These are the line items that often turn up at invoice time after being absent from the original quote. Always ask whether each is included up front.

1. Skirting and trim, S$8-12 per linear metre supplied and installed. For a 4-room HDB, this adds roughly S$700-1,000 to the bill if billed separately.
2. Transition strips at doorways, S$25-60 per door. A typical HDB has 5-7 doorways, so this can add S$150-400.
3. Hacking and disposal, if hacking is needed, S$1,500-3,000 for a typical HDB, plus debris disposal fees.
4. Subfloor levelling, if the subfloor needs self-levelling compound, expect S$2-4 per square foot of affected area, depending on screed thickness.
5. Stair nosing (for landed/duplex), S$80-150 per step, including supply and installation.
6. Site preparation, moving furniture, masking adjacent areas, dust protection. Some suppliers include this; many bill separately at S$200-500.

A line-item quote from your supplier, listing material, install, skirting, transitions, and any prep work separately, is the only reliable way to compare across vendors.

How to Get an Accurate Quote

The accuracy of your quote depends on the accuracy of the information your supplier has. Here is how to get a quote that does not change at invoice time.

1. Book a site survey, not just a phone quote. The supplier needs to see the existing floor, measure the rooms, and assess subfloor condition.
2. Confirm the LVT spec in writing, wear layer, core type, IXPE thickness, EIR or not.
3. Ask for line-item pricing, material, install, skirting, transitions, prep, separately.
4. Confirm whether hacking is needed and get the hacking quote separately. If overlay is feasible, this is a major cost saver.
5. Confirm the timeline in writing, start date, install duration, completion date.
6. Confirm the warranty terms, what is covered, for how long, and who issues the warranty.

At Citiflooring, every quote follows this format by default. We do not believe in single-line per-square-foot pricing because it hides too much from the homeowner. The line-item format takes a few extra minutes to prepare but saves both sides from misunderstandings later.

FAQ

Can I get an LVT quote without a site visit?

We can give you an estimated range based on your flat type and rough area. But for a quote you can rely on at invoice time, a site visit is essential. We come to you free of charge in Singapore.

Why do quotes from different suppliers vary so much?

The variation usually comes from three sources: different wear-layer specs (12 vs 22 mil), different scope (skirting and transitions included or not), and different install quality (in-house team vs sub-contracted). Always compare specs and scope, not just totals.

How much should I budget for unexpected costs?

Budget a 10-15% contingency on top of the base quote. The most common surprise is subfloor levelling that becomes apparent only when the existing floor is uplifted or assessed in detail.

Does Citiflooring price-match other suppliers?

We compare quote-to-quote on equivalent specs. If you find a lower quote at the same wear-layer and IXPE spec, with matching skirting included and in-house install, we will work to match or explain the difference.

Are there payment milestones, or is it one lump sum?

Standard practice in Singapore renovation is 30% deposit, 60% progress payment after install, 10% retention released after a 14-day defects window. Citiflooring follows this structure.

Can I finance the renovation?

We do not offer financing directly. Most major Singapore banks have renovation loans (DBS Reno-Loan, OCBC, UOB) at competitive rates. Many homeowners finance the renovation and pay it down over 3-5 years.