Basic
$8.84 – $18 per sq ft
Prefinished solid hickory strips about 3-1/4 in. wide with a lighter, more uniform hand-scraped texture, nailed over underlayment

Supply and install prefinished hand-scraped solid or engineered hardwood flooring over a prepared subfloor, per sq ft, materials and labor.
Hand Scraped Wood Floors in New York, New York typically costs $10 to $21 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in New York are 18.0% higher than the national average for hand scraped wood floors.
National average: $9 – $18 per sq ft
$8.84 – $18 per sq ft
Prefinished solid hickory strips about 3-1/4 in. wide with a lighter, more uniform hand-scraped texture, nailed over underlayment
$10 – $21 per sq ft
Prefinished hand-scraped solid hickory in 5 in. planks with deeper texture, nailed over underlayment
$13 – $26 per sq ft
Prefinished hand-scraped solid hickory in 6-7 in. wide planks, long lengths, low-sheen oil-look finish, nailed over underlayment
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $4.46 – $8.91 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $3.97 – $7.94 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.19 – $2.38 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.79 – $1.58 | sq ft |
Dark hand-scraped hardwood floor in a living room with fireplace
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Find a pro to do thisSee how hand scraped wood floors looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
New York splits into two dominant looks: pre-war classic, with high ceilings, crown molding, herringbone floors and traditional detail, and downtown contemporary, with open loft plans, industrial windows, pale oak and minimal trim. Renovations usually pick one and commit.
Work by New York designers first, then the styles New York draws from.
Contemporary bathroom
Photo: Sova Studio · Profile
Art Deco living room
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Art Deco living room
Photo: Armen Alexander Design · Profile
Minimalist living room
Photo: Sara Mosele Interiors · Profile
Maximalist dining room
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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
Labor costs in New York run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Connect with local hand scraped wood floors contractors in New York for personalized quotes based on your specific project.