How Much Does It Cost to Install Solid Hardwood in a 8x18 Room?
Updated July 2026 · Pricing data from Floormath's flooring cost model
A 8×18 room measures 144 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 $1,071 to $3,087, and most homeowners land near $1,719.
Cost by hardwood product tier for a 8x18 room
| Product tier | Material | Installed range | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Oak — Domestic | $5.49/sf | $1,071–$1,899 | $1,446 |
| Hard Maple — Domestic | $6.49/sf | $1,230–$2,058 | $1,604 |
| Engineered Oak — Stable | $6.49/sf | $1,086–$2,058 | $1,532 |
| Hickory — Hardest Domestic | $6.99/sf | $1,341–$2,256 | $1,719 |
| White Oak — Premium Domestic | $7.49/sf | $1,341–$2,414 | $1,798 |
| Brazilian Cherry / Exotic | $9.99/sf | $1,690–$3,087 | $2,230 |
| American Walnut — Luxury | $10.99/sf | $1,849–$3,087 | $2,389 |
Totals include 10% material waste and professional installation.
Where the money goes at 144 sq ft
Three inputs set your total. Tier ($3.49 to $14.99/sf material across the lineup) is the lever you control. Labor — around $612 for a mid-range install in this room — is set by your local market. And waste: installers order 10% over, which these numbers already include, so the table above is the check-out price, not a teaser.
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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 $86–$216 for a 8x18 room, depending on what's coming out and local disposal fees.
How many square feet is a 8x18 room?
A 8x18 room is 144 square feet (8 × 18 = 144). Flooring installers order about 10% extra for cuts and waste, so plan on purchasing roughly 158 sq ft of material.