hardwood floor cost
1 Installing a standard solid-strip hardwood floor averages about $8 a square foot for materials, insulation and site finishing, and up to $12 a square foot for wide pine planks, or $1,150-$1,750 for a 12x12-foot room. Wood floors can be solid, engineered or laminate; BetterHomesandGardens.com gives a good overview of each type. 2  ThisOldHouse.com gives ideas for custom-designed laminate projects with borders and multiple patterns, as well as how to choose environmentally-friendly green flooring.