Basic
$11 – $22 per sq ft
Engineered teak with about a 2 mm wear layer, 5 in. planks in a character grade with mixed color, factory finish
How Much Does Teak Floors Cost in New Orleans, Louisiana?
Solid or engineered teak hardwood flooring installed over a prepared subfloor, materials and labor, per square foot of floor.
Teak Floors in New Orleans, Louisiana typically costs $13 to $26 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Teak Floors in New Orleans, Louisiana
$13 – $26
per sq ftPrices in New Orleans are 9.0% lower than the national average for teak floors.
National average: $14 – $28 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$13 – $26 per sq ft
Engineered teak with a 3 mm wear layer, 5 in. planks in a select grade with even golden color, factory-applied satin finish
Premium
$16 – $32 per sq ft
Wide 7 in. engineered teak planks with a thick 4 mm wear layer, select golden grade, matte oil-look finish
Cost Breakdown in New Orleans
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $5.92 – $12 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $4.26 – $8.53 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.58 – $3.16 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.05 – $2.11 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for New Orleans local market conditions.
Design styles
See how teak floors 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 ($6.30-$12.60 per square foot)
- Labor ($4.90-$9.80 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($1.68-$3.36 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($1.12-$2.24 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
- Bob Vila: Hardwood flooring cost, Bob Vila, retrieved Nov 2026
- DG Floors: Teak flooring costs, dgfloors.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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