How Much Does It Cost to Install Solid Hardwood in a 8x10 Room?
Updated July 2026 · Pricing data from Floormath's flooring cost model
A 8×10 room measures 80 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 $595 to $1,715, and most homeowners land near $955.
Cost by hardwood product tier for a 8x10 room
| Product tier | Material | Installed range | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Oak — Domestic | $5.49/sf | $595–$1,055 | $803 |
| Hard Maple — Domestic | $6.49/sf | $683–$1,143 | $891 |
| Engineered Oak — Stable | $6.49/sf | $603–$1,143 | $851 |
| Hickory — Hardest Domestic | $6.99/sf | $745–$1,253 | $955 |
| White Oak — Premium Domestic | $7.49/sf | $745–$1,341 | $999 |
| Brazilian Cherry / Exotic | $9.99/sf | $939–$1,715 | $1,239 |
| American Walnut — Luxury | $10.99/sf | $1,027–$1,715 | $1,327 |
Totals include 10% material waste and professional installation.
Budgeting this room honestly
Start from the tier that matches the room's job — traffic and moisture, not looks, should pick it. In a 80 sq ft room every $1/sf of material tier is a ~$88 decision, while installation labor stays fairly fixed at about $340 nationally (states run 0.80x–1.25x). The 10% waste factor is already baked into everything on this page.
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What's the cheapest way to floor a 8x10 room with hardwood?
The budget tier (Red Oak — Domestic) installed professionally starts around $595. Installing it yourself removes the labor line entirely and can cut the total by 30–45%.
How long does a 80 sq ft hardwood install take?
A professional crew typically completes a single 80 sq ft room in half a day, plus removal time if old flooring is coming out.
Will my state change these 8x10 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 ±$85.