How Much Does It Cost to Install Solid Hardwood in a 14x20 Room?
Updated July 2026 · Pricing data from Floormath's flooring cost model
A 14×20 room measures 280 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 $2,083 to $6,003, and most homeowners land near $3,343.
Cost by hardwood product tier for a 14x20 room
| Product tier | Material | Installed range | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Oak — Domestic | $5.49/sf | $2,083–$3,693 | $2,811 |
| Hard Maple — Domestic | $6.49/sf | $2,391–$4,001 | $3,119 |
| Engineered Oak — Stable | $6.49/sf | $2,111–$4,001 | $2,979 |
| Hickory — Hardest Domestic | $6.99/sf | $2,608–$4,386 | $3,343 |
| White Oak — Premium Domestic | $7.49/sf | $2,608–$4,694 | $3,497 |
| Brazilian Cherry / Exotic | $9.99/sf | $3,287–$6,003 | $4,337 |
| American Walnut — Luxury | $10.99/sf | $3,595–$6,003 | $4,645 |
Totals include 10% material waste and professional installation.
Reading the table for a 14x20 space
Notice how the installed range widens as tiers climb: material choice, not labor, is what separates a $2,083 job from a $6,003 one on the same 280 sq ft floor plan. Labor for mid-range hardwood lands near $1,190 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 280 sq ft hardwood install take?
A professional crew typically completes a single 280 sq ft room in one day, plus removal time if old flooring is coming out.
Will my state change these 14x20 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 ±$298.
What's the cheapest way to floor a 14x20 room with hardwood?
The budget tier (Red Oak — Domestic) installed professionally starts around $2,083. Installing it yourself removes the labor line entirely and can cut the total by 30–45%.