How Much Does It Cost to Install Solid Hardwood in a 20x22 Room?
Updated July 2026 · Pricing data from Floormath's flooring cost model
For a 20×22 space (440 sq ft), expect a total installed price between $3,273 and $9,433 for hardwood flooring. A solid mid-range product with professional installation typically totals about $5,253.
Cost by hardwood product tier for a 20x22 room
| Product tier | Material | Installed range | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Oak — Domestic | $5.49/sf | $3,273–$5,803 | $4,417 |
| Hard Maple — Domestic | $6.49/sf | $3,757–$6,287 | $4,901 |
| Engineered Oak — Stable | $6.49/sf | $3,317–$6,287 | $4,681 |
| Hickory — Hardest Domestic | $6.99/sf | $4,098–$6,892 | $5,253 |
| White Oak — Premium Domestic | $7.49/sf | $4,098–$7,376 | $5,495 |
| Brazilian Cherry / Exotic | $9.99/sf | $5,165–$9,433 | $6,815 |
| American Walnut — Luxury | $10.99/sf | $5,649–$9,433 | $7,299 |
Totals include 10% material waste and professional installation.
Where the money goes at 440 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 $1,870 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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What's the cheapest way to floor a 20x22 room with hardwood?
The budget tier (Red Oak — Domestic) installed professionally starts around $3,273. Installing it yourself removes the labor line entirely and can cut the total by 30–45%.
How long does a 440 sq ft hardwood install take?
A professional crew typically completes a single 440 sq ft room in one day, plus removal time if old flooring is coming out.
Will my state change these 20x22 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 ±$468.