Summary

Wood basketball (gymnasium) floors typically cost $3.50–$12 per square foot for materials and $3–$8 per square foot for installation, yielding a total installed price in most cases of $6.50–$20 per square foot. On a standard 94′ × 50′ (4,700 sq ft) full court, this translates to roughly $30,000–$95,000, though high-performance or custom systems can push total project costs into the $58,000–$184,000 range.

Material Costs

• Maple Hardwood (Gold Standard):
  Premium maple runs about $3.50–$6 per sq ft for the boards alone.

• High-Performance or Engineered Systems:
  Some engineered maple or performance floor packages can cost $7–$12 per sq ft in material costs.

• Imported/Distributor Pricing:
  Bulk or imported maple sports flooring is sometimes quoted at $29.50–$39.00 per sq m (≈$2.75–$3.65 per sq ft), though additional handling or moisture-control products may apply.

• Surface-Only Estimates:
  Overall surface-material budgets—including primers and finish coats—are often estimated as $3–$16 per sq ft depending on product quality and slip-resistance additives.

Installation & Labor Costs

• Professional Labor:
  Expect $3–$8 per sq ft for installation, which covers nailing or gluing, site sanding, and finishing coats.

• Subfloor Preparation:
  Leveling concrete slabs, repairing cracks, and moisture mitigation can add $2–$4 per sq ft in prep work.

Total Installed Cost

• Per Square Foot: Combining materials and labor yields a typical installed range of $6.50–$20 per sq ft under standard conditions.

• Facility-Scale Projects: Large gyms (20,000 sq ft+) budgets for complete flooring systems (including under-structure) often land between $46,200 and $198,000 total.

Full-Court Examples

• Half-Court (≈1,400 sq ft):
  Roughly $8,600–$38,000, depending on finish level.

• Full-Court (≈4,700 sq ft):
  Materials + labor typically cost $17,200–$76,000, while premium installations (spring-action sub-systems, shock pads) can drive projects to $58,000–$184,000 in total.

Key Price Drivers

1. Wood Species & Grade: Rock-maple in higher grades commands top dollar; local oak or ash may save 10–20% .

2. Subfloor Condition & Prep: Extensive concrete repair or moisture mitigation adds significant per-sq-ft cost.

3. Regional Labor Rates: Unionized or high-cost markets push labor to $8+ per sq ft; rural areas may see $3–$5.

For a precise quote, measure your court’s exact square footage and solicit bids from certified sports-flooring contractors who can account for subfloor, finish specifications, and any custom graphics or performance requirements.