How Much Does It Cost to Install Solid Hardwood in a 16x24 Room?
Updated July 2026 · Pricing data from Floormath's flooring cost model
A 16×24 room measures 384 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 $2,857 to $8,233, and most homeowners land near $4,585.
Cost by hardwood product tier for a 16x24 room
| Product tier | Material | Installed range | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Oak — Domestic | $5.49/sf | $2,857–$5,065 | $3,855 |
| Hard Maple — Domestic | $6.49/sf | $3,279–$5,487 | $4,277 |
| Engineered Oak — Stable | $6.49/sf | $2,895–$5,487 | $4,085 |
| Hickory — Hardest Domestic | $6.99/sf | $3,577–$6,015 | $4,585 |
| White Oak — Premium Domestic | $7.49/sf | $3,577–$6,437 | $4,796 |
| Brazilian Cherry / Exotic | $9.99/sf | $4,508–$8,233 | $5,948 |
| American Walnut — Luxury | $10.99/sf | $4,930–$8,233 | $6,370 |
Totals include 10% material waste and professional installation.
Where the money goes at 384 sq ft
Three inputs set your total. Tier ($3.49 to $14.99/sf material across the lineup) is the lever you control. Labor — around $1,632 for a mid-range install in this room — is set by your local market. And waste: installers order 10% over, which these numbers already include, so the table above is the check-out price, not a teaser.
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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 $230–$576 for a 16x24 room, depending on what's coming out and local disposal fees.
How many square feet is a 16x24 room?
A 16x24 room is 384 square feet (16 × 24 = 384). Flooring installers order about 10% extra for cuts and waste, so plan on purchasing roughly 422 sq ft of material.