How Much Does It Cost to Install Solid Hardwood in a 9x12 Room?
Updated July 2026 · Pricing data from Floormath's flooring cost model
A 9×12 room measures 108 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 $803 to $2,315, and most homeowners land near $1,289.
Cost by hardwood product tier for a 9x12 room
| Product tier | Material | Installed range | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Oak — Domestic | $5.49/sf | $803–$1,424 | $1,084 |
| Hard Maple — Domestic | $6.49/sf | $922–$1,543 | $1,203 |
| Engineered Oak — Stable | $6.49/sf | $814–$1,543 | $1,149 |
| Hickory — Hardest Domestic | $6.99/sf | $1,006–$1,692 | $1,289 |
| White Oak — Premium Domestic | $7.49/sf | $1,006–$1,811 | $1,349 |
| Brazilian Cherry / Exotic | $9.99/sf | $1,268–$2,315 | $1,673 |
| American Walnut — Luxury | $10.99/sf | $1,387–$2,315 | $1,792 |
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 108 sq ft room every $1/sf of material tier is a ~$119 decision, while installation labor stays fairly fixed at about $459 nationally (states run 0.80x–1.25x). The 10% waste factor is already baked into everything on this page.
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What's the cheapest way to floor a 9x12 room with hardwood?
The budget tier (Red Oak — Domestic) installed professionally starts around $803. Installing it yourself removes the labor line entirely and can cut the total by 30–45%.
How long does a 108 sq ft hardwood install take?
A professional crew typically completes a single 108 sq ft room in half a day, plus removal time if old flooring is coming out.
Will my state change these 9x12 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 ±$115.