How Much Does It Cost to Install Solid Hardwood in a 12x22 Room?
Updated July 2026 · Pricing data from Floormath's flooring cost model
A 12×22 room measures 264 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 $1,964 to $5,660, and most homeowners land near $3,152.
Cost by hardwood product tier for a 12x22 room
| Product tier | Material | Installed range | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Oak — Domestic | $5.49/sf | $1,964–$3,482 | $2,650 |
| Hard Maple — Domestic | $6.49/sf | $2,254–$3,772 | $2,941 |
| Engineered Oak — Stable | $6.49/sf | $1,990–$3,772 | $2,809 |
| Hickory — Hardest Domestic | $6.99/sf | $2,459–$4,135 | $3,152 |
| White Oak — Premium Domestic | $7.49/sf | $2,459–$4,426 | $3,297 |
| Brazilian Cherry / Exotic | $9.99/sf | $3,099–$5,660 | $4,089 |
| American Walnut — Luxury | $10.99/sf | $3,389–$5,660 | $4,379 |
Totals include 10% material waste and professional installation.
Where the money goes at 264 sq ft
Three inputs set your total. Tier ($3.49 to $14.99/sf material across the lineup) is the lever you control. Labor — around $1,122 for a mid-range install in this room — is set by your local market. And waste: installers order 10% over, which these numbers already include, so the table above is the check-out price, not a teaser.
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How long does a 264 sq ft hardwood install take?
A professional crew typically completes a single 264 sq ft room in one day, plus removal time if old flooring is coming out.
Will my state change these 12x22 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 ±$280.
What's the cheapest way to floor a 12x22 room with hardwood?
The budget tier (Red Oak — Domestic) installed professionally starts around $1,964. Installing it yourself removes the labor line entirely and can cut the total by 30–45%.