The average labor cost to install laminate flooring is $3 to $8 per square foot, depending on the job size, existing floor condition, and installation method. Click lock or "floating" laminate flooring is the quickest and easiest to install. Glue-down or nail-down flooring takes longer.

The cost of labor to install laminate flooring is between $4 and $8 per square foot. This price includes the cost of the underlayment. The underlayment is rolled out and taped down, and then the laminate is installed on top of it.

Labor to install a laminate floor usually runs $2 to $7 per square foot. The cost of labor will vary based on the complexity of the project and variances in the local labor rate. Very thin or very thick laminates will have higher labor rates.

Laminate cost: usually ranging from $1 to $5 per square foot. Labor cost: usually between $2 and $8 per square foot. Additional material costs: underlayment for moisture control and sound insulation (costs 30 to 60 cents per square foot) and transition strips and moldings (up to $20 per strip).

Labor costs about $2 to $8 per square foot, though the material costs and labor fees may vary depending on the location. The most important factor for laminate flooring installation is the size and shape of the area.