How Much Does It Cost to Install Solid Hardwood in a 8x20 Room?
Updated July 2026 · Pricing data from Floormath's flooring cost model
For a 8×20 space (160 sq ft), expect a total installed price between $1,190 and $3,430 for hardwood flooring. A solid mid-range product with professional installation typically totals about $1,910.
Cost by hardwood product tier for a 8x20 room
| Product tier | Material | Installed range | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Oak — Domestic | $5.49/sf | $1,190–$2,110 | $1,606 |
| Hard Maple — Domestic | $6.49/sf | $1,366–$2,286 | $1,782 |
| Engineered Oak — Stable | $6.49/sf | $1,206–$2,286 | $1,702 |
| Hickory — Hardest Domestic | $6.99/sf | $1,490–$2,506 | $1,910 |
| White Oak — Premium Domestic | $7.49/sf | $1,490–$2,682 | $1,998 |
| Brazilian Cherry / Exotic | $9.99/sf | $1,878–$3,430 | $2,478 |
| American Walnut — Luxury | $10.99/sf | $2,054–$3,430 | $2,654 |
Totals include 10% material waste and professional installation.
What moves the number in a 8x20 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 160 sq ft room. Labor is steadier — about $680 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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How long does a 160 sq ft hardwood install take?
A professional crew typically completes a single 160 sq ft room in half a day, plus removal time if old flooring is coming out.
Will my state change these 8x20 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 ±$170.
What's the cheapest way to floor a 8x20 room with hardwood?
The budget tier (Red Oak — Domestic) installed professionally starts around $1,190. Installing it yourself removes the labor line entirely and can cut the total by 30–45%.