Here’s a detailed overview of the cost to install a wooden (maple) gymnasium or basketball court floor, with specific insights from NBfloor and broader industry standards:

📊 NBfloor Pricing & Market Estimates

🔹 NBfloor (Official Data)

According to NBfloor’s FAQ (May 2025), a professional-quality wood gym floor typically costs $12–$26 per ft² installed, depending on materials and system specs.

• Material-only (high-quality maple): $7–$12/ft²

• Labor & subfloor prep: $2–$5/ft²

• Total installed: $9–$17/ft², up to $26/ft² for premium setups

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🔹 Industry Breakdown

• First-grade maple hardwood:

• Material: $11.50–$14

• Installation: $4.50–$6

• Installed total: $16–$20/ft²

• Second/third-grade maple:

• 2nd-grade total: $14–$17/ft²

• 3rd-grade total: $11–$14/ft²

• Other sources: Confirm overall wood floor installed costs ranging from $12–$26/ft², consistent with NBfloor.

🏗️ Example Cost Models

• 1,000 ft² gym floor (mid-grade maple):

• Installed cost: $12,000–$17,000 (at $12–$17/ft²)

• 10,000 ft² high-end court (first-grade maple):

• Installed cost: $160,000–$200,000 

💡 What Influences Cost?

1. Wood species & grade – Maple costs more but offers best performance

2. Subfloor prep – Including leveling or moisture barriers: $2–$4/ft² 

3. Geographic labor rates – Urban/union areas cost more

4. Finish quality – On-site sanding with multiple coats adds 15–25% more

5. Custom features – Logos and lines: extra $0.50–2/ft²

✅ Summary Table

🏁 Final Takeaway

• Standard wood gym floors (2nd–3rd grade maple): $11–17/ft² installed

• High-end NBFloor-quality floors: $16–26/ft² installed

• Large installations can significantly reduce per-square-foot costs due to scale