Basic
$2.46 – $5.41 per linear ft
4 in. vinyl cove base in a stock color from a coil, adhered with cove base adhesive, corners notched

Install 4 inch vinyl or rubber cove base with adhesive along walls, per linear ft.
Cove Base in Newark, New Jersey typically costs $2.89 to $6.36 per linear ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Newark are 18.0% higher than the national average for cove base.
National average: $2.50 – $5.50 per linear ft
$2.46 – $5.41 per linear ft
4 in. vinyl cove base in a stock color from a coil, adhered with cove base adhesive, corners notched
$2.89 – $6.36 per linear ft
4 in. thermoplastic rubber cove base, scribed to the floor, outside corners wrapped, inside corners mitered
$3.61 – $7.95 per linear ft
4 in. thermoset rubber cove base, heavier gauge, scribed, wrapped outside corners, color-matched caulk at the top edge
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $1.23 – $2.71 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $1.11 – $2.44 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.33 – $0.73 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.22 – $0.48 | linear ft |
Labor costs in Newark run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Connect with local cove base contractors in Newark for personalized quotes based on your specific project.