How Much Does It Cost to Install Solid Hardwood in a 12x24 Room?
Updated July 2026 · Pricing data from Floormath's flooring cost model
For a 12×24 space (288 sq ft), expect a total installed price between $2,142 and $6,174 for hardwood flooring. A solid mid-range product with professional installation typically totals about $3,438.
Cost by hardwood product tier for a 12x24 room
| Product tier | Material | Installed range | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Oak — Domestic | $5.49/sf | $2,142–$3,798 | $2,891 |
| Hard Maple — Domestic | $6.49/sf | $2,459–$4,115 | $3,208 |
| Engineered Oak — Stable | $6.49/sf | $2,171–$4,115 | $3,064 |
| Hickory — Hardest Domestic | $6.99/sf | $2,682–$4,511 | $3,438 |
| White Oak — Premium Domestic | $7.49/sf | $2,682–$4,828 | $3,597 |
| Brazilian Cherry / Exotic | $9.99/sf | $3,381–$6,174 | $4,461 |
| American Walnut — Luxury | $10.99/sf | $3,698–$6,174 | $4,778 |
Totals include 10% material waste and professional installation.
What moves the number in a 12x24 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 288 sq ft room. Labor is steadier — about $1,224 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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How many square feet is a 12x24 room?
A 12x24 room is 288 square feet (12 × 24 = 288). Flooring installers order about 10% extra for cuts and waste, so plan on purchasing roughly 316 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 $173–$432 for a 12x24 room, depending on what's coming out and local disposal fees.