How Much Does It Cost to Install Solid Hardwood in a 14x18 Room?
Updated July 2026 · Pricing data from Floormath's flooring cost model
A 14×18 room measures 252 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 $1,875 to $5,403, and most homeowners land near $3,009.
Cost by hardwood product tier for a 14x18 room
| Product tier | Material | Installed range | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Oak — Domestic | $5.49/sf | $1,875–$3,324 | $2,530 |
| Hard Maple — Domestic | $6.49/sf | $2,152–$3,601 | $2,807 |
| Engineered Oak — Stable | $6.49/sf | $1,900–$3,601 | $2,681 |
| Hickory — Hardest Domestic | $6.99/sf | $2,347–$3,947 | $3,009 |
| White Oak — Premium Domestic | $7.49/sf | $2,347–$4,225 | $3,147 |
| Brazilian Cherry / Exotic | $9.99/sf | $2,958–$5,403 | $3,903 |
| American Walnut — Luxury | $10.99/sf | $3,235–$5,403 | $4,180 |
Totals include 10% material waste and professional installation.
Reading the table for a 14x18 space
Notice how the installed range widens as tiers climb: material choice, not labor, is what separates a $1,875 job from a $5,403 one on the same 252 sq ft floor plan. Labor for mid-range hardwood lands near $1,071 nationally, plus or minus your state's rate. All rows include the 10% cut-waste pros actually order.
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How long does a 252 sq ft hardwood install take?
A professional crew typically completes a single 252 sq ft room in one day, plus removal time if old flooring is coming out.
Will my state change these 14x18 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 ±$268.
What's the cheapest way to floor a 14x18 room with hardwood?
The budget tier (Red Oak — Domestic) installed professionally starts around $1,875. Installing it yourself removes the labor line entirely and can cut the total by 30–45%.