Hardwood Flooring Materials for 1200 sq ft

Quick Answer: For 1200 sq ft of hardwood flooring, you need 69 boxes (15% waste factor included).

Room Area1200 sq ft
Waste Factor15%
Total to Purchase1380 sq ft
Coverage per Box20 sq ft
Boxes Needed69 boxes
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$9,936 - $12,696
Total Estimate
$11,040
Materials
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Labor + Subfloor
24 hrs
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Materials Calculation

Here's how we calculated materials for 1200 sq ft of hardwood:

  1. 1. Base area: 1200 sq ft
  2. 2. Add waste factor: 1200 × 1.15 = 1380 sq ft
  3. 3. Divide by box coverage: 1380 ÷ 20 = 69.0 boxes
  4. 4. Round up: 69 boxes (always round up)

Additional Materials Needed

ItemQuantityEst. Cost
Underlayment14 rolls$420
Transition Strips6 pcs$90
Spacers (for expansion gaps)1 pack$10
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Frequently Asked Questions

For 1200 sq ft with 15% waste factor, you need 69 boxes of hardwood flooring. Each box covers 20 sq ft.

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