Commercial and retail pricing for hardwood flooring tracked across major U.S. distributors. Updated weekly.
Hardwood Flooring ranges from $1.80 to $18/sq ft at retail pricing in 2026, with a median of $6.22/sq ft. At commercial (contractor/trade) pricing, the range drops to $1.17 to $13/sq ft with a median of $4.35/sq ft.
Most hardwood flooring purchased for commercial construction projects fall in the $2.86 to $7.00/sq ft range (25th to 75th percentile, commercial). Commercial pricing is typically 25-30% below retail, available through distributor trade accounts.
Size is a pricing factor for hardwood flooring. 5X36 offers the most affordable option at a median commercial price of $2.82/sq ft. 5X72 commands the highest median at $11/sq ft.
Options span a wide range: 6X48 sits at $4.75/sq ft median while 3X48 runs $5.59/sq ft.
| Size | Products | Low | High | Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 5X48 | 26 | $2.24 | $11 | $4.86 |
| Plank | 14 | $1.95 | $11 | $5.78 |
| 3X48 | 9 | $1.62 | $7.19 | $5.59 |
| 6X48 | 5 | $3.25 | $5.99 | $4.75 |
| 8X72 | 5 | $6.56 | $7.57 | $7.06 |
| 5X36 | 4 | $1.17 | $3.69 | $2.82 |
| 8X48 | 4 | $2.59 | $8.02 | $5.49 |
| 8X75 | 4 | $3.58 | $4.94 | $4.20 |
| 4X48 | 3 | $2.66 | $11 | $4.65 |
| 5X72 | 3 | $9.75 | $11 | $11 |
Finish is a pricing factor for hardwood flooring. Handscraped offers the most affordable option at a median commercial price of $1.40/sq ft. Prefinished commands the highest median at $11/sq ft.
Options span a wide range: Hand Scraped sits at $4.19/sq ft median while Smooth runs $6.71/sq ft.
| Finish | Products | Low | High | Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wire Brushed | 13 | $2.59 | $8.54 | $5.59 |
| Smooth | 9 | $2.98 | $7.57 | $6.71 |
| Brushed | 7 | $6.95 | $11 | $7.97 |
| Prefinished | 6 | $9.75 | $11 | $11 |
| Matte | 4 | $3.25 | $3.75 | $3.50 |
| Hand Scraped | 5 | $3.89 | $4.49 | $4.19 |
| Unfinished | 4 | $1.33 | $2.77 | $2.20 |
| Textured | 4 | $1.94 | $5.53 | $4.52 |
| Handscraped | 4 | $1.30 | $4.89 | $1.40 |
Hardwood hardwood flooring has a median commercial price of $2.72/sq ft. Engineered Hardwood sits higher at $4.54/sq ft.
| Material | Products | Low | High | Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Engineered Hardwood | 165 | $1.17 | $13 | $4.54 |
| Hardwood | 8 | $1.62 | $4.64 | $2.72 |
Origin affects hardwood flooring pricing. European hardwood flooring offers the lowest median at $5.14/sq ft, while American products command $5.54/sq ft.
| Origin | Products | Low | High | Median |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| USA | 86 | $1.30 | $11 | $5.54 |
| Europe | 7 | $2.59 | $7.57 | $5.14 |
These prices represent the market as we track it from distributor catalogs. Flume's procurement platform sources directly from manufacturers and leverages cross-project volume to deliver pricing 20-50% below the commercial rates shown here, without sacrificing product quality or specification compliance.
For details on how we calculate these prices, see our methodology. View all categories on the Price Index overview.
Hardwood Flooring ranges from $1.80 to $18/sq ft at retail pricing in 2026, with a median of $6.22/sq ft. At commercial (contractor/trade) pricing, the range is $1.17 to $13/sq ft with a median of $4.35/sq ft.
Commercial hardwood flooring pricing is typically 25-30% below retail. The median retail price is $6.22/sq ft compared to $4.35/sq ft commercial. Contractors, builders, and trade accounts qualify for commercial pricing through distributor relationships.
Size has a measurable impact on hardwood flooring cost. 5X36 hardwood flooring has a median commercial price of $2.82/sq ft, while 5X72 runs $11/sq ft median. Choosing the right size based on project requirements can meaningfully impact material budgets.
Yes. European hardwood flooring has a median commercial price of $5.14/sq ft, while American products run $5.54/sq ft. Origin-based pricing differences reflect manufacturing costs, shipping, and tariffs.
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