How Much Does It Cost to Install Solid Hardwood in a 8x24 Room?
Updated July 2026 · Pricing data from Floormath's flooring cost model
For a 8×24 space (192 sq ft), expect a total installed price between $1,428 and $4,116 for hardwood flooring. A solid mid-range product with professional installation typically totals about $2,292.
Cost by hardwood product tier for a 8x24 room
| Product tier | Material | Installed range | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Oak — Domestic | $5.49/sf | $1,428–$2,532 | $1,927 |
| Hard Maple — Domestic | $6.49/sf | $1,639–$2,743 | $2,139 |
| Engineered Oak — Stable | $6.49/sf | $1,447–$2,743 | $2,043 |
| Hickory — Hardest Domestic | $6.99/sf | $1,788–$3,007 | $2,292 |
| White Oak — Premium Domestic | $7.49/sf | $1,788–$3,219 | $2,398 |
| Brazilian Cherry / Exotic | $9.99/sf | $2,254–$4,116 | $2,974 |
| American Walnut — Luxury | $10.99/sf | $2,465–$4,116 | $3,185 |
Totals include 10% material waste and professional installation.
Where the money goes at 192 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 $816 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 $115–$288 for a 8x24 room, depending on what's coming out and local disposal fees.
How many square feet is a 8x24 room?
A 8x24 room is 192 square feet (8 × 24 = 192). Flooring installers order about 10% extra for cuts and waste, so plan on purchasing roughly 211 sq ft of material.