How Different Factors Affect the Cost of Wood Flooring Hardwood floors are beautiful, tempting, and costly. Add in the price of installation, and you may find yourself looking at other options. But before giving up on hardwood flooring entirely, let’s look at the factors that affect its cost. It will also give you an idea about where you can save on hardwood flooring costs.
Wood Species & Their Costs The more rare and exotic the wood, the more it will cost, of course. The hardest and most durable of these include mahogany, as well as Brazilian cherry and Brazilian walnut. Oak and black walnut are comparatively less expensive.