How Much Does It Cost to Install Solid Hardwood in a 10x20 Room?
Updated July 2026 · Pricing data from Floormath's flooring cost model
For a 10×20 space (200 sq ft), expect a total installed price between $1,488 and $4,288 for hardwood flooring. A solid mid-range product with professional installation typically totals about $2,388.
Cost by hardwood product tier for a 10x20 room
| Product tier | Material | Installed range | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Oak — Domestic | $5.49/sf | $1,488–$2,638 | $2,008 |
| Hard Maple — Domestic | $6.49/sf | $1,708–$2,858 | $2,228 |
| Engineered Oak — Stable | $6.49/sf | $1,508–$2,858 | $2,128 |
| Hickory — Hardest Domestic | $6.99/sf | $1,863–$3,133 | $2,388 |
| White Oak — Premium Domestic | $7.49/sf | $1,863–$3,353 | $2,498 |
| Brazilian Cherry / Exotic | $9.99/sf | $2,348–$4,288 | $3,098 |
| American Walnut — Luxury | $10.99/sf | $2,568–$4,288 | $3,318 |
Totals include 10% material waste and professional installation.
Budgeting this room honestly
Start from the tier that matches the room's job — traffic and moisture, not looks, should pick it. In a 200 sq ft room every $1/sf of material tier is a ~$220 decision, while installation labor stays fairly fixed at about $850 nationally (states run 0.80x–1.25x). The 10% waste factor is already baked into everything on this page.
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How long does a 200 sq ft hardwood install take?
A professional crew typically completes a single 200 sq ft room in half a day, plus removal time if old flooring is coming out.
Will my state change these 10x20 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 ±$212.
What's the cheapest way to floor a 10x20 room with hardwood?
The budget tier (Red Oak — Domestic) installed professionally starts around $1,488. Installing it yourself removes the labor line entirely and can cut the total by 30–45%.