Basic
$7.78 – $17 per sq ft
Reclaimed pine planks in 3-5 in. widths, de-nailed and milled, nail-down, site-sanded with a clear satin finish
How Much Does Reclaimed Wood Flooring Cost in New Orleans, Louisiana?
Supply and install reclaimed solid wood plank flooring (nail-down) over a prepared subfloor, including finishing if unfinished.
Reclaimed Wood Flooring in New Orleans, Louisiana typically costs $9.15 to $20 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Reclaimed Wood Flooring in New Orleans, Louisiana
$9.15 – $20
per sq ftPrices in New Orleans are 9.0% lower than the national average for reclaimed wood flooring.
National average: $10 – $22 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$9.16 – $20 per sq ft
Reclaimed oak planks in mixed 4-6 in. widths, kiln-dried, tongue-and-groove milled, nail-down, satin polyurethane finish
Premium
$11 – $25 per sq ft
Wide 6-8 in. reclaimed oak planks, kiln-dried and milled, nail-down, sanded and finished with a matte hardwax oil
Cost Breakdown in New Orleans
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $4.23 – $9.31 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $3.05 – $6.70 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.13 – $2.48 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.75 – $1.65 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for New Orleans local market conditions.
Design styles
See how reclaimed wood flooring looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
New Orleans style: Creole and shotgun traditional
New Orleans style comes from Creole cottages, shotguns and French Quarter townhouses: high ceilings, tall windows, plaster walls, dark wood, transoms and a layered, slightly bohemian mix of old furniture and art. Color is saturated and the palette is warm.
Photos of the styles New Orleans 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 New Orleans, Louisiana
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($4.50-$9.90 per square foot)
- Labor ($3.50-$7.70 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($1.20-$2.64 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.80-$1.76 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs6.0% below avg
Labor costs13.0% below avg
Material costs in New Orleans run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- Is Reclaimed Wood Flooring Worth the Investment in 2026? American Reclaimed, americanreclaimedfloors.com, 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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