How Much Does It Cost to Install Solid Hardwood in a 10x16 Room?
Updated July 2026 · Pricing data from Floormath's flooring cost model
A 10×16 room measures 160 square feet. Using Floormath's current pricing model — 7 real hardwood product tiers plus professional labor — installing hardwood flooring in a room this size runs $1,190 to $3,430, and most homeowners land near $1,910.
Cost by hardwood product tier for a 10x16 room
| Product tier | Material | Installed range | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Oak — Domestic | $5.49/sf | $1,190–$2,110 | $1,606 |
| Hard Maple — Domestic | $6.49/sf | $1,366–$2,286 | $1,782 |
| Engineered Oak — Stable | $6.49/sf | $1,206–$2,286 | $1,702 |
| Hickory — Hardest Domestic | $6.99/sf | $1,490–$2,506 | $1,910 |
| White Oak — Premium Domestic | $7.49/sf | $1,490–$2,682 | $1,998 |
| Brazilian Cherry / Exotic | $9.99/sf | $1,878–$3,430 | $2,478 |
| American Walnut — Luxury | $10.99/sf | $2,054–$3,430 | $2,654 |
Totals include 10% material waste and professional installation.
What moves the number in a 10x16 room
The spread comes almost entirely from product tier: Red Oak — Domestic and American Walnut — Luxury are several dollars per square foot apart, which compounds to a four-figure gap in a 160 sq ft room. Labor is steadier — about $680 here at national rates, drifting 15–25% with your state. Every figure already carries the industry-standard 10% material waste allowance.
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Does the price include installation?
Yes — every figure on this page includes materials with 10% waste plus professional installation labor at national-average rates. Old floor removal, subfloor repair, and stairs are extra.
How much does old floor removal add for this room?
Demolition and haul-away typically run $0.60–$1.50/sf — about $96–$240 for a 10x16 room, depending on what's coming out and local disposal fees.
How many square feet is a 10x16 room?
A 10x16 room is 160 square feet (10 × 16 = 160). Flooring installers order about 10% extra for cuts and waste, so plan on purchasing roughly 176 sq ft of material.