How Much Does It Cost to Install Solid Hardwood in a 10x18 Room?
Updated July 2026 · Pricing data from Floormath's flooring cost model
At 10 feet by 18 feet, you're covering 180 square feet. Across the 7 hardwood product tiers in Floormath's pricing model, a professionally installed job in this room costs $1,339–$3,859. The typical mid-range project comes in around $2,149.
Cost by hardwood product tier for a 10x18 room
| Product tier | Material | Installed range | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Oak — Domestic | $5.49/sf | $1,339–$2,374 | $1,807 |
| Hard Maple — Domestic | $6.49/sf | $1,537–$2,572 | $2,005 |
| Engineered Oak — Stable | $6.49/sf | $1,357–$2,572 | $1,915 |
| Hickory — Hardest Domestic | $6.99/sf | $1,677–$2,820 | $2,149 |
| White Oak — Premium Domestic | $7.49/sf | $1,677–$3,018 | $2,248 |
| Brazilian Cherry / Exotic | $9.99/sf | $2,113–$3,859 | $2,788 |
| American Walnut — Luxury | $10.99/sf | $2,311–$3,859 | $2,986 |
Totals include 10% material waste and professional installation.
Reading the table for a 10x18 space
Notice how the installed range widens as tiers climb: material choice, not labor, is what separates a $1,339 job from a $3,859 one on the same 180 sq ft floor plan. Labor for mid-range hardwood lands near $765 nationally, plus or minus your state's rate. All rows include the 10% cut-waste pros actually order.
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How long does a 180 sq ft hardwood install take?
A professional crew typically completes a single 180 sq ft room in half a day, plus removal time if old flooring is coming out.
Will my state change these 10x18 room prices?
Materials barely move by state, but labor does — Floormath adjusts installation from 0.80x in the cheapest markets to 1.25x in the priciest. On this room that swings the labor line by up to ±$191.
What's the cheapest way to floor a 10x18 room with hardwood?
The budget tier (Red Oak — Domestic) installed professionally starts around $1,339. Installing it yourself removes the labor line entirely and can cut the total by 30–45%.