Hardwood Flooring
Utah Hardwood Flooring costs. This premium flooring choice adds natural warmth, character, and long-term value to your home.
What’s Included:
Includes supply and installation of solid or engineered hardwood flooring in main living areas, halls, offices, and stairs (if specified). Scope may include glue-down, nail-down, or floating methods depending on subfloor and product. Excludes sanding/finishing if prefinished planks are used (which is standard for most Utah builds).
Notes:
Includes materials + install of all flooring surfaces in living areas, kitchen, beds, halls, stairs
Builder Tips:
In Utah, engineered hardwood is preferred for better climate stability — solid hardwood can shrink or gap in dry months. Installation usually follows drywall and painting, but before final baseboard install. Request stair tread pricing separately — they can add significantly to cost. Consider LVP for wet areas — hardwood isn’t recommended for laundry or bath zones.
Real World Example:
A 4,200 sq ft home with hardwood in kitchen, great room, office, and hallways (~1,400 sq ft):
Engineered white oak (prefinished): $9.00/sq ft installed
Total: 1,400 × $9.00 = $12,600
FAQ
Q: What’s the difference between solid and engineered hardwood?
A: Solid hardwood is milled from a single piece of wood. Engineered hardwood has a veneer layer on top of plywood, making it more stable in dry climates like Utah.
Q: Can I refinish engineered hardwood?
A: Some types can be refinished once or twice, depending on veneer thickness. Solid hardwood can usually be refinished multiple times.
Q: What’s better for Utah — solid or engineered?
A: Engineered is better suited to Utah’s dry, high-altitude environment. It resists gapping and cupping.
Q: How does hardwood compare to LVP?
A: Hardwood is warmer and more premium but less water-resistant. LVP is better for durability and wet zones.
Q: Are stairs included?
A: Usually not — stair treads and risers are often a separate bid item due to labor intensity.
