Basic
$2.17 – $4.77 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 Wilmington, Delaware typically costs $2.55 to $5.61 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 Wilmington are 4.0% higher than the national average for cove base.
National average: $2.50 – $5.50 per linear ft
$2.17 – $4.77 per linear ft
4 in. vinyl cove base in a stock color from a coil, adhered with cove base adhesive, corners notched
$2.55 – $5.61 per linear ft
4 in. thermoplastic rubber cove base, scribed to the floor, outside corners wrapped, inside corners mitered
$3.19 – $7.01 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 | $1.09 – $2.39 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.98 – $2.15 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.29 – $0.64 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.19 – $0.43 | linear ft |
Labor costs in Wilmington run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Connect with local cove base contractors in Wilmington for personalized quotes based on your specific project.