Basic
$5.67 – $11 per sq ft
3/4 in. solid red oak strip, 2-1/4 in. wide, No. 1 common grade with more knots and color variation, nail-down, satin finish
How Much Does Red Oak Flooring Cost in Louisville, Kentucky?
Solid red oak hardwood flooring supplied and installed (nail-down, standard prep).
Red Oak Flooring in Louisville, Kentucky typically costs $6.67 to $13 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Red Oak Flooring in Louisville, Kentucky
$6.67 – $13
per sq ftPrices in Louisville are 5.0% lower than the national average for red oak flooring.
National average: $7 – $14 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$6.67 – $13 per sq ft
3/4 in. solid red oak, 3-1/4 in. wide select grade with fewer knots, nail-down, satin finish
Premium
$8.34 – $17 per sq ft
3/4 in. solid red oak wide plank, 5 in. select grade, nail-down, sanded and finished with a matte topcoat
Cost Breakdown in Louisville
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $3.02 – $6.05 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $2.30 – $4.61 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.81 – $1.61 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.54 – $1.08 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Louisville local market conditions.
Design styles
See how red oak flooring looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Louisville style: Traditional and eclectic transitional
Louisville mixes formal traditional homes with a strong eclectic streak: collected furniture, color, pattern and art-led rooms. Renovations usually keep period detail and add comfort rather than chasing modern.
Photos of the styles Louisville draws from.
Built from
Traditional living room
Photo: Emora Design Studio · Profile
Traditional interior
Photo: Jo Lyle & Co. · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Jennifer Taylor Design · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Catherine Rose · Profile
Traditional bathroom
Photo: Studio Steidley · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Cabana Home · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Cielo Home · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Debra Butler Design Studio · Profile
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Designs Unlimited · Profile
Cost Factors in Louisville, Kentucky
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($3.15-$6.30 per square foot)
- Labor ($2.45-$4.90 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($0.84-$1.68 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.56-$1.12 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs4.0% below avg
Labor costs6.0% below avg
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- NerdWallet: Cost to replace hardwood floors, NerdWallet, retrieved Nov 2026
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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