How Much Does It Cost to Install Solid Hardwood in a 12x14 Room?
Updated July 2026 · Pricing data from Floormath's flooring cost model
For a 12×14 space (168 sq ft), expect a total installed price between $1,250 and $3,602 for hardwood flooring. A solid mid-range product with professional installation typically totals about $2,006.
Cost by hardwood product tier for a 12x14 room
| Product tier | Material | Installed range | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Oak — Domestic | $5.49/sf | $1,250–$2,216 | $1,687 |
| Hard Maple — Domestic | $6.49/sf | $1,435–$2,401 | $1,871 |
| Engineered Oak — Stable | $6.49/sf | $1,267–$2,401 | $1,787 |
| Hickory — Hardest Domestic | $6.99/sf | $1,565–$2,632 | $2,006 |
| White Oak — Premium Domestic | $7.49/sf | $1,565–$2,816 | $2,098 |
| Brazilian Cherry / Exotic | $9.99/sf | $1,972–$3,602 | $2,602 |
| American Walnut — Luxury | $10.99/sf | $2,157–$3,602 | $2,787 |
Totals include 10% material waste and professional installation.
What moves the number in a 12x14 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 168 sq ft room. Labor is steadier — about $714 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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What's the cheapest way to floor a 12x14 room with hardwood?
The budget tier (Red Oak — Domestic) installed professionally starts around $1,250. Installing it yourself removes the labor line entirely and can cut the total by 30–45%.
How long does a 168 sq ft hardwood install take?
A professional crew typically completes a single 168 sq ft room in half a day, plus removal time if old flooring is coming out.
Will my state change these 12x14 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 ±$178.