Cost to Install 750 Sq Ft of Solid Hardwood Flooring
Updated July 2026 · Pricing data from Floormath's flooring cost model
For a 750 sq ft project, hardwood flooring runs $5,579 to $16,079 professionally installed. That works out to $7.44–$21.44 per square foot including materials, 10% waste, and labor.
750 sq ft cost by product tier
| Product tier | Material | Installed range | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Oak — Domestic | $5.49/sf | $5,579–$9,892 | $7,529 |
| Hard Maple — Domestic | $6.49/sf | $6,404–$10,717 | $8,354 |
| Engineered Oak — Stable | $6.49/sf | $5,654–$10,717 | $7,979 |
| Hickory — Hardest Domestic | $6.99/sf | $6,986–$11,748 | $8,954 |
| White Oak — Premium Domestic | $7.49/sf | $6,986–$12,573 | $9,367 |
| Brazilian Cherry / Exotic | $9.99/sf | $8,804–$16,079 | $11,617 |
| American Walnut — Luxury | $10.99/sf | $9,629–$16,079 | $12,442 |
Totals include 10% material waste and professional installation.
How 750 sq ft compares to other project sizes
| Area | Budget | Typical | High-end |
|---|---|---|---|
| 144 sq ft | $1,071 | $1,719 | $3,087 |
| 200 sq ft | $1,488 | $2,388 | $4,288 |
| 300 sq ft | $2,232 | $3,582 | $6,432 |
| 500 sq ft | $3,720 | $5,970 | $10,720 |
| 1,000 sq ft | $7,439 | $11,939 | $21,439 |
| 1,500 sq ft | $11,158 | $17,908 | $32,159 |
| 2,000 sq ft | $14,878 | $23,878 | $42,878 |
Per-square-foot pricing barely changes with size — what changes is leverage. At 750 sq ft you can negotiate the labor rate and buy material at bulk break-points, which is worth a few percent. The bigger savings decision remains tier choice, worth $750 or more per $1/sf of difference.
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What's the cost per square foot to install hardwood flooring?
In 2026, installed hardwood flooring runs $7.44 to $21.44 per square foot including material, 10% waste, and professional labor. Budget products sit at the low end; premium tiers at the high end.
Do these prices include old floor removal?
No. Demolition and haul-away typically add $0.60–$1.50 per square foot depending on what's coming out and your state's labor market.
How long does a 750 sq ft install take?
Professional crews typically cover 300–500 sq ft per day for hardwood, so plan on roughly 2 working day(s) plus removal.