How Much Does It Cost to Install Solid Hardwood in a 8x8 Room?
Updated July 2026 · Pricing data from Floormath's flooring cost model
A 8×8 room measures 64 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 $476 to $1,372, and most homeowners land near $764.
Cost by hardwood product tier for a 8x8 room
| Product tier | Material | Installed range | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Oak — Domestic | $5.49/sf | $476–$844 | $642 |
| Hard Maple — Domestic | $6.49/sf | $546–$914 | $713 |
| Engineered Oak — Stable | $6.49/sf | $482–$914 | $681 |
| Hickory — Hardest Domestic | $6.99/sf | $596–$1,002 | $764 |
| White Oak — Premium Domestic | $7.49/sf | $596–$1,073 | $799 |
| Brazilian Cherry / Exotic | $9.99/sf | $751–$1,372 | $991 |
| American Walnut — Luxury | $10.99/sf | $822–$1,372 | $1,062 |
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 64 sq ft room every $1/sf of material tier is a ~$70 decision, while installation labor stays fairly fixed at about $272 nationally (states run 0.80x–1.25x). The 10% waste factor is already baked into everything on this page.
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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 $38–$96 for a 8x8 room, depending on what's coming out and local disposal fees.
How many square feet is a 8x8 room?
A 8x8 room is 64 square feet (8 × 8 = 64). Flooring installers order about 10% extra for cuts and waste, so plan on purchasing roughly 70 sq ft of material.