Hardwood Flooring Materials for 1000 sq ft

Quick Answer: For 1000 sq ft of hardwood flooring, you need 58 boxes (15% waste factor included).

Room Area1000 sq ft
Waste Factor15%
Total to Purchase1150 sq ft
Coverage per Box20 sq ft
Boxes Needed58 boxes
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$8,280 - $10,580
Total Estimate
$9,200
Materials
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Labor + Subfloor
20 hrs
Est. Time

Materials Calculation

Here's how we calculated materials for 1000 sq ft of hardwood:

  1. 1. Base area: 1000 sq ft
  2. 2. Add waste factor: 1000 × 1.15 = 1150 sq ft
  3. 3. Divide by box coverage: 1150 ÷ 20 = 57.5 boxes
  4. 4. Round up: 58 boxes (always round up)

Additional Materials Needed

ItemQuantityEst. Cost
Underlayment12 rolls$360
Transition Strips5 pcs$75
Spacers (for expansion gaps)1 pack$10
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Frequently Asked Questions

For 1000 sq ft with 15% waste factor, you need 58 boxes of hardwood flooring. Each box covers 20 sq ft.

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