How Much Does It Cost to Install Solid Hardwood in a 8x12 Room?
Updated July 2026 · Pricing data from Floormath's flooring cost model
For a 8×12 space (96 sq ft), expect a total installed price between $714 and $2,058 for hardwood flooring. A solid mid-range product with professional installation typically totals about $1,146.
Cost by hardwood product tier for a 8x12 room
| Product tier | Material | Installed range | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Oak — Domestic | $5.49/sf | $714–$1,266 | $964 |
| Hard Maple — Domestic | $6.49/sf | $820–$1,372 | $1,069 |
| Engineered Oak — Stable | $6.49/sf | $724–$1,372 | $1,021 |
| Hickory — Hardest Domestic | $6.99/sf | $894–$1,504 | $1,146 |
| White Oak — Premium Domestic | $7.49/sf | $894–$1,609 | $1,199 |
| Brazilian Cherry / Exotic | $9.99/sf | $1,127–$2,058 | $1,487 |
| American Walnut — Luxury | $10.99/sf | $1,233–$2,058 | $1,593 |
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 96 sq ft room every $1/sf of material tier is a ~$106 decision, while installation labor stays fairly fixed at about $408 nationally (states run 0.80x–1.25x). The 10% waste factor is already baked into everything on this page.
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How long does a 96 sq ft hardwood install take?
A professional crew typically completes a single 96 sq ft room in half a day, plus removal time if old flooring is coming out.
Will my state change these 8x12 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 ±$102.
What's the cheapest way to floor a 8x12 room with hardwood?
The budget tier (Red Oak — Domestic) installed professionally starts around $714. Installing it yourself removes the labor line entirely and can cut the total by 30–45%.