Basic
$12 – $15 per sq ft
3/4 in. solid red oak strip about 2-1/4 in. wide, prefinished gloss, nailed over underlayment, matching transitions

Install Wood Floor: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Install Wood Floor in Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $14 to $18 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 Washington are 5.0% higher than the national average for install wood floor.
National average: $13 – $17 per sq ft
$12 – $15 per sq ft
3/4 in. solid red oak strip about 2-1/4 in. wide, prefinished gloss, nailed over underlayment, matching transitions
$14 – $18 per sq ft
3/4 in. solid red oak plank 3-1/4 in. wide, prefinished satin, nailed over underlayment, matching transitions
$17 – $22 per sq ft
3/4 in. solid white oak plank 5 in. wide, prefinished matte, nailed over underlayment, matching transitions
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $6.31 – $8.01 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $4.87 – $6.17 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $1.68 – $2.13 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $1.12 – $1.43 | sq ft |
See how install wood floor looks in each style, with photos of real projects by working designers.
Washington's row houses and Georgetown Federal buildings set a formal traditional baseline: symmetry, millwork, shutters and period detail. Renovations often keep the shell and insert a crisp contemporary kitchen or bath.
Work by Washington designers first, then the styles Washington draws from.
Maximalist kitchen
Photo: Zoe Feldman Design · Profile
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
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Install Wood Floor, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Sep 2026.
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