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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Flooring Contractor in George Town, Penang typically costs RM 14 to RM 28 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 1,400 to RM 2,800 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 2026-07-07. Source: cost guide.

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Flooring Contractor cost by city

City	Typical range (per sq ft)
Bukit Mertajam	RM 9.80 to RM 19.60
Butterworth	RM 11.90 to RM 23.80
Bayan Lepas	RM 13.30 to RM 26.60
George Town	RM 14 to RM 28
Tanjung Bungah	RM 16.10 to RM 32.20

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 10.50 to RM 21.00
Standard	RM 14 to RM 28
Premium	RM 19.60 to RM 39.20

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

Rates editorially reviewed by Wei Han, founder of Penang Renovations, against the published cost guide, which was drafted with AI assistance and reviewed for factual accuracy against local contractor rates.

Flooring Contractor pricing questions

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.