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The Surprising Facts of What Hardwood Floors Cost

While there is no denying the beauty that wood floors give to any home, many people don’t have any ideas on what hardwood floors cost.

The costs involved will vary greatly with the different types of wood of course. Whether you are looking at an engineered floor or a solid hardwood will also affect pricing. Here’s a look at the basic costs to give you a rough idea of what to expect.

Engineered Hardwood Floors

When it comes to working with a smaller budget, an engineered floor will be your best option. Costs are far less, in most cases, than their solid wood counterparts.

Engineered flooring is generally produced from spruce or popular and run in the range of $3.00 a square foot. I have seen closeouts and other discount sales that have lower prices, but they are not found everyday.

Solid Hardwood Floors

This type of flooring will run the gamut in costs, depending on the type of wood you choose to buy.

Oak hardwood floors are very common and will sell for $5.00-$6.00 a square foot in most cases. Are you searching for something a little more exotic?

Cyprus, Brazilian Cherry and others will cost anywhere from $15.00-$25.00 a square foot.

Cost Of Installation

The price ranges above do not include the cost of installation. If you need to have your floor professionally installed, you’ll be looking at $5.00-$8.00 a square foot in most cases. Steps may add to the cost.

Special patterns and borders will add more to the cost. Generally, it will add $1.00 a square foot to the cost.

Finally, if you will require your old floor to be ripped out, or you need the installers to move your furniture, you can expect to pay a little extra as well.

Putting it all together, hardwood floors cost an average of $3,400 for a 12×14 room in most areas. That is for a solid wood floor with installation.

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