How Much Does It Cost to Install Solid Hardwood in a 12x13 Room?
Updated July 2026 · Pricing data from Floormath's flooring cost model
A 12×13 room measures 156 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 $1,160 to $3,344, and most homeowners land near $1,862.
Cost by hardwood product tier for a 12x13 room
| Product tier | Material | Installed range | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Oak — Domestic | $5.49/sf | $1,160–$2,057 | $1,566 |
| Hard Maple — Domestic | $6.49/sf | $1,332–$2,229 | $1,738 |
| Engineered Oak — Stable | $6.49/sf | $1,176–$2,229 | $1,660 |
| Hickory — Hardest Domestic | $6.99/sf | $1,453–$2,444 | $1,862 |
| White Oak — Premium Domestic | $7.49/sf | $1,453–$2,615 | $1,948 |
| Brazilian Cherry / Exotic | $9.99/sf | $1,831–$3,344 | $2,416 |
| American Walnut — Luxury | $10.99/sf | $2,003–$3,344 | $2,588 |
Totals include 10% material waste and professional installation.
Reading the table for a 12x13 space
Notice how the installed range widens as tiers climb: material choice, not labor, is what separates a $1,160 job from a $3,344 one on the same 156 sq ft floor plan. Labor for mid-range hardwood lands near $663 nationally, plus or minus your state's rate. All rows include the 10% cut-waste pros actually order.
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How many square feet is a 12x13 room?
A 12x13 room is 156 square feet (12 × 13 = 156). Flooring installers order about 10% extra for cuts and waste, so plan on purchasing roughly 171 sq ft of material.
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 $94–$234 for a 12x13 room, depending on what's coming out and local disposal fees.