How Much Does It Cost to Install Solid Hardwood in a 22x24 Room?
Updated July 2026 · Pricing data from Floormath's flooring cost model
A 22×24 room measures 528 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 $3,928 to $11,320, and most homeowners land near $6,304.
Cost by hardwood product tier for a 22x24 room
| Product tier | Material | Installed range | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Oak — Domestic | $5.49/sf | $3,928–$6,964 | $5,301 |
| Hard Maple — Domestic | $6.49/sf | $4,509–$7,545 | $5,881 |
| Engineered Oak — Stable | $6.49/sf | $3,981–$7,545 | $5,617 |
| Hickory — Hardest Domestic | $6.99/sf | $4,918–$8,271 | $6,304 |
| White Oak — Premium Domestic | $7.49/sf | $4,918–$8,851 | $6,594 |
| Brazilian Cherry / Exotic | $9.99/sf | $6,198–$11,320 | $8,178 |
| American Walnut — Luxury | $10.99/sf | $6,779–$11,320 | $8,759 |
Totals include 10% material waste and professional installation.
What moves the number in a 22x24 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 528 sq ft room. Labor is steadier — about $2,244 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 $317–$792 for a 22x24 room, depending on what's coming out and local disposal fees.
How many square feet is a 22x24 room?
A 22x24 room is 528 square feet (22 × 24 = 528). Flooring installers order about 10% extra for cuts and waste, so plan on purchasing roughly 580 sq ft of material.