How Much Does It Cost to Install Solid Hardwood in a 20x24 Room?
Updated July 2026 · Pricing data from Floormath's flooring cost model
At 20 feet by 24 feet, you're covering 480 square feet. Across the 7 hardwood product tiers in Floormath's pricing model, a professionally installed job in this room costs $3,571–$10,291. The typical mid-range project comes in around $5,731.
Cost by hardwood product tier for a 20x24 room
| Product tier | Material | Installed range | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Oak — Domestic | $5.49/sf | $3,571–$6,331 | $4,819 |
| Hard Maple — Domestic | $6.49/sf | $4,099–$6,859 | $5,347 |
| Engineered Oak — Stable | $6.49/sf | $3,619–$6,859 | $5,107 |
| Hickory — Hardest Domestic | $6.99/sf | $4,471–$7,519 | $5,731 |
| White Oak — Premium Domestic | $7.49/sf | $4,471–$8,047 | $5,995 |
| Brazilian Cherry / Exotic | $9.99/sf | $5,635–$10,291 | $7,435 |
| American Walnut — Luxury | $10.99/sf | $6,163–$10,291 | $7,963 |
Totals include 10% material waste and professional installation.
What moves the number in a 20x24 room
The spread comes almost entirely from product tier: Red Oak — Domestic and American Walnut — Luxury are several dollars per square foot apart, which compounds to a four-figure gap in a 480 sq ft room. Labor is steadier — about $2,040 here at national rates, drifting 15–25% with your state. Every figure already carries the industry-standard 10% material waste allowance.
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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 $288–$720 for a 20x24 room, depending on what's coming out and local disposal fees.
How many square feet is a 20x24 room?
A 20x24 room is 480 square feet (20 × 24 = 480). Flooring installers order about 10% extra for cuts and waste, so plan on purchasing roughly 528 sq ft of material.