4 Major Factors That Influence the Cost of Wooden Flooring

Wooden Flooring costs and benefits - Mikasa Floors

Wooden flooring is unarguably one of the best flooring options available the world over. It offers a variety of benefits ranging from unmatched aesthetic appeal to superior durability and versatility. Opting for a different flooring solution to save on the flooring cost may look attractive in the short-term but it usually costs you more in the long run. To help your wooden flooring cost calculations, this blog looks at important factors that influence the cost of wooden flooring.

1. Wood Species  

Wood species is one of the most important factors that influence the cost of wooden flooring. Usually, the harder the wood, the better its cost. Brazilian walnut and Mahogany, for instance, are some of the most expensive wood species available on the market. Softer wood species such as Pine and Bamboo are much cheaper. But if you are a fan of hardwood and don’t want to settle for anything less than Brazilian walnut or Mahogany, then you can opt for engineered wood flooring that has a plywood core and a thin top layer of your preferred hardwood. The best part is that engineered wooden flooring is far less expensive as compared to hardwood flooring and even scores higher on performance without compromising on aesthetic appeal.

Note – Check out Mikasa’s wooden flooring cost calculator to determine the cost of installing a wooden flooring of your choice.

2. The size and shape of the room

Another factor that impacts the wooden flooring cost, when using the price calculator is the size of the space where you want to install it. The bigger the room size, the higher the cost of the flooring. Similarly, the shape of the room also impacts the wooden flooring cost. For instance, wooden flooring installed in regular rooms (that are rectangular or square) is significantly inexpensive as compared to that which is customized as per the shape of the room. The good thing is that the size, color, texture, thickness, and even the construction of engineered flooring manufactured by Mikasa can be customized as per your requirement.

Also Read: 5 Reasons to Choose Mikasa Wood Flooring

3. Installation Cost

Renovation projects that only require sanding, refinishing, and deep cleaning are far more inexpensive as compared to projects that require a new flooring. If your wooden flooring installation project requires preparation of the subfloor, this will add to the cost. Similarly, a project that requires removal and disposal of the existing floor will cost more than a project that doesn’t require any subfloor preparation or removal of an existing floor. Note – Engineered wooden flooring is quite easy to install as compared to hardwood wooden flooring, which also helps to make it more affordable. This is because of Mikasa’s proprietary PlankLoc technology, which allows successive planks to lock to each other without the need for nails or glue.

4. Pre-Finished or Finished Onsite

There’s a common misconception that floors that are finished onsite are less expensive than pre-finished floors. The fact is that while pre-finished wooden floors cost more upfront, they are quick and easy to install, which means you save on their installation cost. Floors that are finished onsite add to the installation time (which further adds to the installation costs) as the contractor will have to wait for the flooring to dry. Pre-finished floors, on the other hand, can be installed without much preparation or any wait time.

About Mikasa Floors

Mikasa Floors is one of the most trusted names when it comes to premium quality engineered wood flooring that is also available at cost-effective prices. We are committed to creating beautiful living spaces with world-class engineered wooden flooring manufactured from wood that is ethically sourced from the world over. If you are planning to install engineered wood flooring and would like to know the overall cost of wood flooring installation, use our wooden flooring price calculator. To discuss your requirement or get a wooden flooring estimate in India, call 1800-833-0004 or email info@mikasafloors.com.