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There's a lot to love about hardwood flooring. It is a natural, beautiful and timeless product that will sit well in any home due to its versatile nature.
However it is an investment of both time and money, but we think it is one well worth it.
Solid hardwood flooring is made entirely of real wood and tends to be more expensive than engineered wood, which consists of a layer of real wood on top of a plywood or composite base. Engineered wood is often more stable in varying humidity conditions and can be a more cost-effective option.
The cost of wood flooring can vary widely depending on several factors, including the type of wood, quality and installation method. Here are some key factors that contribute to the cost of wood flooring:
Different species of wood vary in price. Common hardwoods like oak and maple are generally more affordable, while exotic woods like Brazilian cherry or teak can be more expensive due to their rarity and unique appearance.
Within each wood species, there are different grades of wood, each with its own characteristics and quality levels. Higher-grade wood with fewer imperfections will typically cost more.
Solid hardwood flooring is made entirely of real wood and tends to be more expensive than engineered wood, which consists of a layer of real wood on top of a plywood or composite base. Engineered wood is often more stable in varying humidity conditions and can be a more cost-effective option.
Pre-finished wood flooring, which comes with a factory-applied finish, can be more expensive than unfinished wood that requires finishing on-site. Additionally, specialty stains or finishes can add to the cost. However pre-finished woods will save you time and you won’t have to finish them on site.
The method of installation can impact the cost. Glue-down, nail-down, and floating installations each have different requirements and costs associated with them.
The cost of labour for installation can vary based on the complexity of the job, the size of the area, and the regional labour rates.
If the subfloor needs to be leveled, repaired, or modified before installation, these additional tasks can increase the overall cost.
If you choose a unique pattern, design, or installation technique (such as herringbone or chevron), this can increase the cost due to the additional labor and complexity involved.
Some brands and manufacturers offer higher-quality products with longer warranties, which can also impact the cost.
Decide how you feel about the cost to the environment of installing wood. Is it better or worse than installing other types of flooring. If you want to know more on this see our article on how eco friendly is wood flooring, how eco friendly is wool carpet and how eco friendly is LVT.
This might seem like a lot, but in fact a lot of these points are points to consider with any floor and are not unique to installing wood flooring. As with any product, quality will affect the price. Labour costs and subfloor preparation come into play with the installation of all types of flooring too, it is not a consideration unique to wood.
Decide on what is important to you in terms of style, budget and environmental considerations and use this to inform you when you choose your new floor.
