How Much Does It Cost to Install Solid Hardwood in a 18x24 Room?
Updated July 2026 · Pricing data from Floormath's flooring cost model
At 18 feet by 24 feet, you're covering 432 square feet. Across the 7 hardwood product tiers in Floormath's pricing model, a professionally installed job in this room costs $3,214–$9,262. The typical mid-range project comes in around $5,158.
Cost by hardwood product tier for a 18x24 room
| Product tier | Material | Installed range | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Oak — Domestic | $5.49/sf | $3,214–$5,698 | $4,337 |
| Hard Maple — Domestic | $6.49/sf | $3,689–$6,173 | $4,812 |
| Engineered Oak — Stable | $6.49/sf | $3,257–$6,173 | $4,596 |
| Hickory — Hardest Domestic | $6.99/sf | $4,024–$6,767 | $5,158 |
| White Oak — Premium Domestic | $7.49/sf | $4,024–$7,242 | $5,395 |
| Brazilian Cherry / Exotic | $9.99/sf | $5,071–$9,262 | $6,691 |
| American Walnut — Luxury | $10.99/sf | $5,546–$9,262 | $7,166 |
Totals include 10% material waste and professional installation.
Where the money goes at 432 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 $1,836 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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How many square feet is a 18x24 room?
A 18x24 room is 432 square feet (18 × 24 = 432). Flooring installers order about 10% extra for cuts and waste, so plan on purchasing roughly 475 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 $259–$648 for a 18x24 room, depending on what's coming out and local disposal fees.