How Much Does It Cost to Install Solid Hardwood in a 14x16 Room?
Updated July 2026 · Pricing data from Floormath's flooring cost model
At 14 feet by 16 feet, you're covering 224 square feet. Across the 7 hardwood product tiers in Floormath's pricing model, a professionally installed job in this room costs $1,666–$4,802. The typical mid-range project comes in around $2,674.
Cost by hardwood product tier for a 14x16 room
| Product tier | Material | Installed range | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Oak — Domestic | $5.49/sf | $1,666–$2,954 | $2,249 |
| Hard Maple — Domestic | $6.49/sf | $1,913–$3,201 | $2,495 |
| Engineered Oak — Stable | $6.49/sf | $1,689–$3,201 | $2,383 |
| Hickory — Hardest Domestic | $6.99/sf | $2,086–$3,509 | $2,674 |
| White Oak — Premium Domestic | $7.49/sf | $2,086–$3,755 | $2,798 |
| Brazilian Cherry / Exotic | $9.99/sf | $2,630–$4,802 | $3,470 |
| American Walnut — Luxury | $10.99/sf | $2,876–$4,802 | $3,716 |
Totals include 10% material waste and professional installation.
Reading the table for a 14x16 space
Notice how the installed range widens as tiers climb: material choice, not labor, is what separates a $1,666 job from a $4,802 one on the same 224 sq ft floor plan. Labor for mid-range hardwood lands near $952 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 14x16 room?
A 14x16 room is 224 square feet (14 × 16 = 224). Flooring installers order about 10% extra for cuts and waste, so plan on purchasing roughly 246 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 $134–$336 for a 14x16 room, depending on what's coming out and local disposal fees.