What is the cost per sq ft to install wood floors?

Answer 1

Hardwood floors have two main costs. The cost of the flooring, which ranges from about $4.50 per square foot and up. The cost of labor which typically runs between $3.00 to $5.00 per square foot. There will be added costs if the contractor has to tear up an old floor. So measure the room dimensions. Say your room is 18 ft by 15 ft. Then calculate the square footage as: 18 x 15 = 270 sqft. Add about 30 sqft for waste(about 10%) so figure 300 sqft in wood. Then multiply by some reasonable number for the wood price & labor. Say $5.00 per sqft for flooring and $4.00 per sqft for labor = $9.00 per sqft total. Then this job should cost about $9 x 300 = $2700. The numbers above are for standard 3/4" thick hardwood flooring that requires nailing. Another alternative is a much thinner wood (about 3/8" thick) which is about $3.00 per sqft. It is glued down. In my opinion its a very good alternative if you're on a tight budget. Labor should be about the same.

Answer 2

There are a lot of factors that influence the cost of wood. Board widths, squared or beveled edges, grade of wood, etc. Oak will average of $4.50. Maple/Ash/Beech average $6. Jatoba/Brazilian Cherry around $6 as well but for the higher qualities are around $9. More exotic species will be around $9 but can be much much higher.

Answer 3

It depends on the size, the type of wood, etc., and whether you install it yourself or pay for installation

Answer 4

On the low end $2.75 and $6 on the high end. An average of about $3.50.

Answer 5

Depends on type of timber used but approx.$4-15 psf plus labour.

Answer 6

around Philadelphia a subcontractor will typically do a nail down for $5.00 a square foot supplying all materials except the wood

Answer 7

It depends on what store you are talking about.

Answer 8

Alot depends on the type of finish, layout and stain color. An average cost would be $ 2.50 psf.