Basic
$6.66 – $13 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 Portland, Oregon?
Solid red oak hardwood flooring supplied and installed (nail-down, standard prep).
Red Oak Flooring in Portland, Oregon typically costs $7.84 to $16 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 Portland, Oregon
$7.84 – $16
per sq ftPrices in Portland are 15.0% higher than the national average for red oak flooring.
National average: $7 – $14 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$7.84 – $16 per sq ft
3/4 in. solid red oak, 3-1/4 in. wide select grade with fewer knots, nail-down, satin finish
Premium
$9.80 – $20 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 Portland
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $3.31 – $6.62 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $3.06 – $6.13 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.88 – $1.76 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.59 – $1.18 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Portland local market conditions.
Design styles
See how red oak flooring looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Portland style: Pacific Northwest modern and mid-century
Portland has one of the country's strongest mid-century renovation scenes, paired with a Pacific Northwest modern palette of wood, daylight and simple materials. Craft and salvage are part of the local language.
Work by Portland designers first, then the styles Portland draws from.
Built from
Traditional kitchen
Photo: Cielo Home · Profile
Transitional bathroom
Photo: Fox & Fern Interiors · Profile
Japandi bathroom
Photo: Karasawa Interior Studio · Profile
Japandi bathroom
Photo: Karasawa Interior Studio · Profile
Japandi bathroom
Photo: Karasawa Interior Studio · Profile
Japandi kitchen
Photo: Bright Designlab
Japandi living room
Photo: Bright Designlab
Japandi living room
Photo: Karasawa Interior Studio · Profile
Japandi living room
Photo: Karasawa Interior Studio · Profile
Cost Factors in Portland, Oregon
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 costs5.0% above avg
Labor costs25.0% above avg
Labor costs in Portland run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
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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