How much does flooring installation cost per square foot in Penang?

Flooring installation in Penang costs RM 4 to RM 9 per sqft for labour-only, and RM 9 to RM 120 per sqft supplied and installed depending on the material. Vinyl and SPC sit at the low end (RM 9 to RM 22 per sqft installed), while engineered wood, parquet, and tile flooring run at the top.

Is vinyl or laminate flooring cheaper in Penang?

Vinyl and SPC are cheaper, at RM 9 to RM 22 per sqft installed, while laminate runs RM 14 to RM 28 per sqft installed. Vinyl and SPC are also fully waterproof, which makes them the safer choice for Penang's coastal humidity, whereas standard laminate swells if water sits on the seams.

How much does subfloor leveling add to a flooring job in Penang?

Subfloor leveling adds RM 6 to RM 12 per sqft for self-leveling compound and RM 8 to RM 15 per sqft for cement screed. Older terrace houses and George Town heritage shophouses most often need it, since decades of settlement leave the slab out of level.

What is the difference between labour-only and supplied-and-installed flooring quotes?

With labour-only, you buy the material yourself and the contractor charges RM 4 to RM 9 per sqft to install vinyl, SPC, or laminate. Supplied-and-installed is one inclusive rate covering material, underlay, and skirting, but limits your choice to the contractor's regular supplier range.

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RM 1,400 to RM 2,800 per sq ft

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