Carpet tile

What’s in this rate

This unit is installing one square foot of carpet tile on a prepared floor. The setter lays out the field, cuts at walls and columns, and sets the tiles in adhesive or tabs. The rate is per square foot. Broadloom, LVT, wall base, and floor prep are separate units.

Build-up

Labor 0.06 hr × $55.00 wage and burden

$3.30

Material and small tools

$2.08

Direct rate (labor, material, and tools)

$5.38 / SF

Overhead 10% of direct

$0.54

Fee 10% of (direct and overhead)

$0.59

Loaded rate

$6.51 / SF

Related rates

• Glue-down LVT — $8.43 / SF
• Rubber wall base — $6.53 / LF
• VCT tile — $7.63 / SF

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