The price range for parquet flooring is enormous: everything from 20 Euros to over 150 Euros per square meter is possible. What lies behind this – and where is it worth saving money? This overview shows you what a new parquet floor will realistically cost in 2026 and which factors determine the price.
Material: What does parquet flooring cost per square meter?
Multi-layer parquet (engineered wood flooring)
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Entry-level / inexpensive: 18 – 35 €/m²
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Mid-range: 35 – 65 €/m²
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Premium / Exotic woods: 65 – 120 €/m²
Solid wood parquet
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Entry-level (e.g. rustic oak): 30 – 55 €/m²
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Mid-range: 55 – 90 €/m²
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Fine wood (walnut, cherry, maple): 90 – 180 €/m²
Laminate (for comparison)
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Inexpensive: 8 – 15 €/m² | Mid-range: 15 – 30 €/m² | Premium: 30 – 50 €/m²
Installation costs by a specialist company
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Simple floating installation: 15 – 25 €/m²
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Gluing to screed: 20 – 35 €/m²
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Nailing to wooden subfloor: 25 – 40 €/m²
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Surcharge for herringbone or complicated layouts: 5 – 15 €/m² extra
Additional costs that many forget
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Sanding / filling subfloor: 3 – 12 €/m²
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Impact sound insulation: 1 – 4 €/m²
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Skirting boards: 3 – 12 €/linear meter
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Door trimming: 15 – 30 € per door
Total costs: Calculation example for a 25 m² living room
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Multi-layer parquet material (45 €/m²): approx. 1,125 €
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Installation (20 €/m²): approx. 500 €
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Impact sound insulation + skirting boards + subfloor: approx. 300 €
Total costs: approx. 1,900 – 2,100 Euros for a 25 m² room including installation.
Where is it worth saving – and where not?
Sensible to save:
On skirting boards, accessories, and rooms with low usage.
Do not save:
On the subfloor, impact sound insulation, and the quality of the top layer.
At Kaditzianer in Dresden and Leipzig, you will find parquet for every budget. Our expert advisors will be happy to prepare an individual cost calculation for you – free of charge and without obligation.
