Carpeting per square foot can range from $2 to $10, but the average price is around $5. Laminate flooring costs anywhere from $3 to $12 per square foot, but the average price is around $7. This flooring option comes in multiple colors, styles, and textures to match any home décor.

Best for cost: Carpet flooring tends to have a lower entry point, with prices ranging from $0.55 to $14 per square foot depending on the quality and materials used. Laminate flooring, on the other hand, offers a similar range with prices ranging from $0.69 to $6.64 per square foot.

You have the top layer that is your floor covering (Hardwood, Laminate, Vinyl, Carpet, etc.), next you have the underlayment (usually a thin layer of fiber, foam, rubber), below that you have your subfloor (plywood, OSB, concrete), and lastly you have the joists which are the foundation to your floors.

Sisal carpet Tough and natural, Sisal carpets are hard-wearing, comfortable underfoot and have a contemporary, almost organic appearance. A traditional weave gives Sisal carpets their distinctive texture.