How Much Does Solid Hardwood Cost for a Bathroom?
Updated July 2026 · Pricing data from Floormath's flooring cost model
A typical bathroom runs about 50 square feet. Installed hardwood flooring for that space costs $372 to $1,072 in 2026 depending on product tier, with the middle of the market near $597.
Bathroom cost by product tier
| Product tier | Material | Installed range | Typical total |
|---|---|---|---|
| Red Oak — Domestic | $5.49/sf | $372–$659 | $502 |
| Hard Maple — Domestic | $6.49/sf | $427–$714 | $557 |
| Engineered Oak — Stable | $6.49/sf | $377–$714 | $532 |
| Hickory — Hardest Domestic | $6.99/sf | $466–$783 | $597 |
| White Oak — Premium Domestic | $7.49/sf | $466–$838 | $624 |
| Brazilian Cherry / Exotic | $9.99/sf | $587–$1,072 | $774 |
| American Walnut — Luxury | $10.99/sf | $642–$1,072 | $829 |
Totals include 10% material waste and professional installation.
Choosing hardwood for a bathroom
Full-wet room. Waterproof is non-negotiable.
Measure your actual room — bathrooms vary a lot — and remember installers add 10% for waste. If your bathroom is bigger or smaller than 50 sq ft, the per-square-foot rates above scale linearly.
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How big is an average bathroom?
A typical bathroom in a US home measures around ~7x7 — about 50 square feet. Yours may differ, so measure wall to wall and multiply length by width.
What's the best hardwood tier for a bathroom?
Full-wet room. Waterproof is non-negotiable.
What does labor cost for a bathroom?
Professional hardwood installation for a 50 sq ft bathroom runs roughly $212 at national-average rates, adjusted by state.