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

Flooring installation in Penang costs RM 2 to RM 8 per sqft for labour-only, and RM 3 to RM 120 per sqft supplied and installed depending on the material. Vinyl and SPC sit at the low end (RM 3 to RM 18 per sqft installed), while engineered wood, parquet, and stone tile run higher.

Is vinyl or laminate flooring cheaper in Penang?

Vinyl, SPC and laminate cost about the same: vinyl and SPC run RM 3 to RM 18 per sqft installed, and laminate RM 5 to RM 15 per sqft installed. Vinyl and SPC are 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 2 to RM 5 per sqft for self-leveling compound and RM 3 to RM 8 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 2 to RM 8 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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Flooring Contractor in George Town, Penang typically costs RM 5 to RM 15 per square foot for a standard job.

Enter your details below for an instant RM range. Figures are sourced from our flooring contractor cost guide and are an indicative estimate, not a quote.

Built-up area (sq ft)Finish tierCity

RM 500 to RM 1,500 total

Assumes 100 sq ft, standard finish, George Town pricing.

This is an indicative estimate, not a quote. Your actual price depends on scope, materials, and site conditions.

Rates reviewed 2026-11-02. Source: cost guide.

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Flooring Contractor cost by city

City	Typical range (per sq ft)
Bukit Mertajam	RM 3.50 to RM 10.50
Butterworth	RM 4.25 to RM 12.75
Bayan Lepas	RM 4.75 to RM 14.25
George Town	RM 5 to RM 15
Tanjung Bungah	RM 5.75 to RM 17.25

Ranges shown at the standard tier. Figures for cities other than George Town are adjusted from the George Town baseline.

Flooring Contractor cost by finish tier

Finish tier	Typical range (per sq ft)
Budget	RM 3.75 to RM 11.25
Standard	RM 5 to RM 15
Premium	RM 7 to RM 21

George Town pricing. Use the calculator above for figures adjusted to your city.

Rates come from the published cost guide, which was drafted with AI assistance.

Flooring Contractor pricing questions

How much does flooring installation cost per square foot in Penang?: Flooring installation in Penang costs RM 2 to RM 8 per sqft for labour-only, and RM 3 to RM 120 per sqft supplied and installed depending on the material. Vinyl and SPC sit at the low end (RM 3 to RM 18 per sqft installed), while engineered wood, parquet, and stone tile run higher.
Is vinyl or laminate flooring cheaper in Penang?: Vinyl, SPC and laminate cost about the same: vinyl and SPC run RM 3 to RM 18 per sqft installed, and laminate RM 5 to RM 15 per sqft installed. Vinyl and SPC are 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 2 to RM 5 per sqft for self-leveling compound and RM 3 to RM 8 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 2 to RM 8 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.