Room Renovation (Floor, Paint & Trim): calculators, shopping list & budget
Floor, paint and trim are the three upgrades that transform a room in one weekend. Order them together and you avoid mismatched dye lots and repeat trips.
Run the calculators below for your room size and collect the results in one list.
Room Renovation (Floor, Paint & Trim) budget & shopping list template
- • Printable PDF checklist with quantities, estimated prices and an "Actual" column
- • Editable Excel or Google Sheets budget that calculates totals automatically, including contingency and remaining funds
- • Step-by-step plan and notes page
Which calculators do I need for this project?
Step 1
Vinyl Plank Flooring Calculator
Estimate LVP flooring in square feet and boxes.
Step 2
Flooring Calculator
Estimate flooring in square feet and boxes with waste included.
Step 3
Underlayment Calculator
Estimate underlayment rolls for any floor area.
Step 4
Paint Calculator
Estimate gallons of paint for any room — doors and windows subtracted.
Step 5
Baseboard Calculator
Estimate baseboard linear feet and sticks to buy.
Step 6
Crown Molding Calculator
Estimate crown molding linear feet for any room.
Step 7
Carpet Calculator
Estimate carpet in square yards with cost included.
How much does it cost?
168 sq ft room with luxury vinyl plank, two-coat paint and new baseboard. Estimated total: $1,051, or $1,156 with a 10% contingency.
| Item | Qty | Est. cost |
|---|---|---|
| Luxury vinyl plank | 185 sq ft | $518 |
| Underlayment | 170 sq ft | $77 |
| Interior wall paint, gallon | 3 gal | $126 |
| Ceiling paint, gallon | 1 gal | $30 |
| Baseboard, 8 ft | 8 each | $112 |
| Quarter round / shoe, 8 ft | 8 each | $48 |
| Transition strip | 1 each | $25 |
| Brad nails, caulk & filler | 1 lot | $30 |
| Miter saw rental | 1 day | $45 |
| Rollers, tape & drop cloths | 1 kit | $40 |
Want this as a printable checklist and a self-totaling spreadsheet? Get the template.
What are the steps?
- Empty the room and remove old trim.
- Paint ceiling, then walls (two coats).
- Acclimate flooring 48 hours.
- Install underlayment and flooring with gaps.
- Install baseboard and shoe molding.
- Fill, caulk and touch up paint.
Material guides for this project
How much does it cost to redo a bedroom floor and paint?
A 12 x 14 room with vinyl plank, paint and new baseboard typically costs $900 to $1,300 in DIY materials.
Paint first or floor first?
Paint first, so drips land on the old floor; install trim last and touch it up.
How much flooring waste should I add?
Add 10% for straight layouts and 15% for diagonal or herringbone.
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