Basic
$2.22 – $4.89 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 Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $2.62 to $5.76 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 Washington are 5.0% higher than the national average for cove base.
National average: $2.50 – $5.50 per linear ft
$2.22 – $4.89 per linear ft
4 in. vinyl cove base in a stock color from a coil, adhered with cove base adhesive, corners notched
$2.62 – $5.76 per linear ft
4 in. thermoplastic rubber cove base, scribed to the floor, outside corners wrapped, inside corners mitered
$3.27 – $7.19 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 | $1.18 – $2.58 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.92 – $2.02 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.32 – $0.69 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.21 – $0.46 | linear ft |
Connect with local cove base contractors in Washington for personalized quotes based on your specific project.