How Much Does It Cost to Install Solid Hardwood in a 16x20 Room?
Updated July 2026 · Pricing data from Floormath's flooring cost model
At 16 feet by 20 feet, you're covering 320 square feet. Across the 7 hardwood product tiers in Floormath's pricing model, a professionally installed job in this room costs $2,380–$6,860. The typical mid-range project comes in around $3,820.
Cost by hardwood product tier for a 16x20 room
| Product tier | Material | Installed range | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Oak — Domestic | $5.49/sf | $2,380–$4,220 | $3,212 |
| Hard Maple — Domestic | $6.49/sf | $2,732–$4,572 | $3,564 |
| Engineered Oak — Stable | $6.49/sf | $2,412–$4,572 | $3,404 |
| Hickory — Hardest Domestic | $6.99/sf | $2,980–$5,012 | $3,820 |
| White Oak — Premium Domestic | $7.49/sf | $2,980–$5,364 | $3,996 |
| Brazilian Cherry / Exotic | $9.99/sf | $3,756–$6,860 | $4,956 |
| American Walnut — Luxury | $10.99/sf | $4,108–$6,860 | $5,308 |
Totals include 10% material waste and professional installation.
Reading the table for a 16x20 space
Notice how the installed range widens as tiers climb: material choice, not labor, is what separates a $2,380 job from a $6,860 one on the same 320 sq ft floor plan. Labor for mid-range hardwood lands near $1,360 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 16x20 room?
A 16x20 room is 320 square feet (16 × 20 = 320). Flooring installers order about 10% extra for cuts and waste, so plan on purchasing roughly 352 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 $192–$480 for a 16x20 room, depending on what's coming out and local disposal fees.