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Refinishing Hardwood Floor Cost |
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How Much Does Refinishing Hardwood Floor Cost? |
 | Recoating: $200-$250 per room |
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 | Refinishing: $340-$900+ per room |
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| Hardwood floors add stylish elegance or folksy charm to a home, depending on the type of wood, layout and condition. Refinishing to remove ground-in dirt while sanding out dents and dings can revive this highly visible portion of your interior decor. | | |
| Typical costs: | - It's about$200-$250 (averaging $1/square foot) to recoat a slightly worn 225-square-foot (15x15 feet) room, a process also known as screening. Typically this takes about a day or two, and restores a floor that's in relatively good condition.
- Expect to pay $340-$900 (about $1.50-$4 a square foot) to completely refinish a 15x15 foot room. That generally includes sanding down to the bare wood and applying at least 2 and sometimes 3 coats of finish. Simple projects average 2-4 days, but the process can take anywhere from 3 days to several weeks, depending on the type of finish, stain and weather conditions.
- The price range can jump to $850-$1,125 (around $3.75-$5/square foot) or more for a refinishing specialist to do a customized job on a 225-square-foot vintage wood floor, using multiple coats of chemicals, stains and other finishes to create just the right look. Generally this more labor-intensive approach requires at least 8-11 days, or more.
- Do-it-yourselfers intent on completely refinishing a 225-square-foot floor can rent a commercial sander, also called a drum sander, and buy other needed materials for about $125-$225. Renting a floor buffer and buying needed supplies recoating runs $50-$100. These costs go up the longer it takes to finish the project.
What should be included: | - Use a drop of water to decide if the floor needs recoating/screening or a complete refinishing. If the water beads up or soaks in slowly, recoating may be all that's needed. However, if the water soaks in immediately, it means the wood fibers are probably exposed and the floor should be refinished.
- Refinishing a hardwood floor is dusty, dirty, noisy and stinky (lots of strong chemicals). Many people opt to have their floors refinished while they're on vacation.
- This is a do-it-yourself project only for those with lots of time and patience. ThisOldHouse.com describes the process both for screening floors and for doing a complete refinishing job, and gives tips for spot repairs such as small stains or burns.
Additional costs: | - Refinishing stairs can add about $25-$45 per step to the total cost.
- Severely damaged floors may need boards replaced, cracks sealed, stains bleached or other repairs before being refinished; the cost will depend on how extensive the problems areas are.
- Removing old carpet can be messy and time-consuming, and may not be included in an estimate unless specifically requested. Many commercial refinishers don't remove the furniture from the room, so customers might have to do it themselves or pay others to do it.
Shopping for refinishing hardwood floor: | - RentalHQ.com lists local rental centers, and Lowe's carries a range of do-it-yourself refinishing supplies.
- Get estimates from several contractors. For referrals visit the National Wood Flooring Association.
- Many refinishers require a deposit, but don't pay the full amount until the project is completely finished. Request and check references, verify that the company is licensed and bonded, and check for any complaints with the Better Business Bureau.
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Article updated April 2007 |
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What People Are Paying - Recent Comments |
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| Just a happy customer |
| Amount: $5,890.00 total |
| Posted by: John Gol in Naperville, IL. | Posted: April 13th, 2010 11:04AM |
| Sq Ft of Hardwood: 550 | Number of Rooms: 2 |
| Recoat or Refinish: | Contractor: Flooring Contractor Inc. |
If you want any hardwood floor installed or finished do not hesitate to call Flooring Contractor Inc. Their web site www.flooringcontractorstore.com will tell you a little more about their expertise.
We had a new floor installed and finished with a walnut color. I can tell you that I have seen many floors but not like ours. My wife hired this guys and she is very happy that picked them instead of the other contractor.This guys started every day at 7:30 am and stoped at 5:00 pm, and the job was completed a day earlyer.We refered Flooring Contractor Inc. to a friend and a coworker. Both are very happy with their service and quality.I just learned that Daniel the owner of the company is also a Certified Wood Flooring Inspector.
www.flooringcontractorstore.com |
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| The best shine on Hardwood |
| Amount: $1,600.00 total |
| Posted by: warren in washington,d.c. in Bethesda, MD. | Posted: August 9th, 2010 05:08PM |
| Sq Ft of Hardwood: 1700 | Number of Rooms: 5 |
| Recoat or Refinish: refinished | Contractor: Princeton Hardwoods |
| These guys at Princeton Hardwoods did an amazing job on our floors, the finish on the floors are immaculate...the shine that was left behind after refinishing is tops...thanks guys... |
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| Refinishing 80 yr old wood floors |
| Amount: $300.00 total |
| Posted by: Sheila/Jim in Adell, WI. | Posted: August 14th, 2010 05:08AM |
| Sq Ft of Hardwood: 1000 | Number of Rooms: 4 |
| Recoat or Refinish: 4 | Contractor: Did it ourselves |
| We refinished our 80 yr old floors ourselves. It was a lot of work but well worth the money saved. The floors look great! |
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| His moto was "how can i serve you" |
| Amount: $8,500.00 total |
| Posted by: Ruthy in Gramercy park ny, NY. | Posted: August 17th, 2010 06:08AM |
| Sq Ft of Hardwood: 1200 with 2 steps | Number of Rooms: 5 |
| Recoat or Refinish: Refinish | Contractor: New American Homes Inc. |
| I'm a doctor and i live in a historical district, my floors are about 78 yrs old. My boys kept telling me mom we can do it ourselves, but when i found out those were the original flooring i said no way lets get professionals. I was shopping around contractors after 3 of them gave me estimates and the estimate were completely different so i decided to get a few more estimates. I posted an ad on craigs list and Ganesh contacted me and he came to see the job. When i saw him from the window i was thinking i'm not hiring him he's too young. when he greeted me his exact words "it's an honor to me you, now how can i serve you and your family"i smiled, i show him the job and he told me everything the other contractors told me....he said if i do this this and this then the price is this but if i do this the price is this many options. His price was fair and the job was first class (don't judge a book by its cover).....i highly recommend him. 347-449-8745 |
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| Refinishing My Floors in Sacramento |
| Amount: $3,700.00 total |
| Posted by: a user in Sacramento, CA. | Posted: August 31st, 2010 10:08PM |
| Sq Ft of Hardwood: 1000 | Number of Rooms: 3 rooms and hall |
| Recoat or Refinish: Full Refinish | Contractor: Sacramento's Finest Floors |
| My floors were the original floor of the home. They had water damage and burn marks. After talking to a number of floor refinishers I decided to go with a young man with Sacramento's Finest Floors he gave me many referrals and I even went and seen one of his previous customers homes. They looked very nice and couldn't wait to have mine refinished. 1 1/2 weeks later my floors were completed and they looked amazing. I would recommend them to anyone very professional and easy to work with. |
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| Refinished my floors in Virginia |
| Amount: $5,800.00 total |
| Posted by: Susan 39 in Centreville, VA. | Posted: September 28th, 2010 03:09PM |
| Sq Ft of Hardwood: 1100 | Number of Rooms: 1st floor |
| Recoat or Refinish: Refinish | Contractor: Era Construction llc |
| We recently moved into our home and where not to happy with the conditions the floors where in so we called Era Construction for a quote on refinishing the floors. About two weeks later they got started. The guys at Era Construction did an amazing job finishing the floors, they took there time on making sure it was just right. My floors look like new and i'm glad I chose them. |
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| refinised floors and painted |
| Amount: $1,500.00 total |
| Posted by: Larry Johnson in chicago, IL. | Posted: October 27th, 2010 01:10PM |
| Sq Ft of Hardwood: 1100 | Number of Rooms: 3 |
| Recoat or Refinish: refinished\ recoated | Contractor: matt annointedservice@comcast.net |
| I needed carpet pulled up in 3 rooms plus stairs. Matt from annointedservices.net stained and seals floors to a great finish. Also gave me a stairway finish to die for, would refer them to anyone in the chicago area (708)271-3686 |
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| refinished hardwoods |
| Amount: $699.00 total |
| Posted by: ED MELLO in Providence, RI. | Posted: November 10th, 2010 04:11PM |
| Sq Ft of Hardwood: 700 sq ft | Number of Rooms: 2 |
| Recoat or Refinish: refinish | Contractor: Mr Sandless |
| Mr Sandless came to my house and in 8 hours they refinished my floor, got rid of my stains and put 3 coats of gloss poly on my floors. There was no sanding and my house didn't smell like polyurethane all week either. Best of all the finish was great. |
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| Refilnished Foyer & Bathroom Cabinets |
| Amount: $640.00 total |
| Posted by: Darlene Perez in Winston Salem, NC. | Posted: November 13th, 2010 02:11PM |
| Sq Ft of Hardwood: 400 | Number of Rooms: |
| Recoat or Refinish: Sandless Refinish | Contractor: All-Things-Wood |
| Incredible job, brilliant and durable finish! In the past we had suffered with a full sanding done by a big local company, dust went every where and the smell was horrible…we couldn’t sleep in the house. But All-Things-Wood refinished the floor without the dust and little odor. The cost was only $1.50 a foot. We were so impressed we invited them back to refinish our bathroom cabinets. Amazing, they did away with the water stain, changed the color from Oak to Cherry, and for half the cost quoted by other companies. |
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| refinished floors |
| Amount: $1,500.00 total |
| Posted by: pete ianuzelli in philadelphia area, PA. | Posted: January 7th, 2011 09:01AM |
| Sq Ft of Hardwood: 600 | Number of Rooms: 3 |
| Recoat or Refinish: refinished | Contractor: Ralph Lebresco Jr |
| I had old wide plank oak floors that desperately needed help. So i called a few places before i met Ralph. He answered all the questions i needed answers to and then some. He also gave me the best price and a precise time needed. The floors look as.if they were just put in yesterday. Highly recomended 267 271 1590 |
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| floor resanded and finished |
| Amount: $2,250.00 total |
| Posted by: jenna in st.cloud, MN. | Posted: March 23rd, 2011 05:03PM |
| Sq Ft of Hardwood: 1100 | Number of Rooms: 3 |
| Recoat or Refinish: refinish | Contractor: D&JFlooring |
| I have an older home, I tried to save money and do them myself, it was not a good idea, i left marks everywhere and the floor was very uneven. I called around and got prices which varied widely. A friend refered me to D&J flooring, when he arrived I had my doubts, he didnt drive a brand new vehicle and was a little younger. After we talked and went through everything he explained what should be done, he then told me it would take about 4 days, I wasnt prepared to move out for that time, when I did them myself it took me about a day(and look what happened) He then told me we will do what it takes, if you want to go and take your family overnight on weekend we will come friday night to start and you can have your house back by Sunday evening, we will just have to burn the midnight oil. When we left on friday they were replaceing boards that were ruined by me in the middle of floor, when we got back our house looked so amazeing it was unreal. I would refer them to everyone, very old school ended job with a handshake and he stops by out of blue about twice a year to make sure everything is still looking great. Their number is 320-360-1246 and service the state of mn |
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| refinished fir and oak floors |
| Amount: $4,900.00 total |
| Posted by: Seattle_Jen in Seattle, WA. | Posted: March 29th, 2011 07:03PM |
| Sq Ft of Hardwood: 575 fir; 400 oak | Number of Rooms: 6 plus hall |
| Recoat or Refinish: refinish, 3 coats | Contractor: Dallas Watson |
| Sand and 3 coats of swedish finish on oak living/dining rooms; sand, stain and 3 coats of swedish finish on fir in kitchen, bedrooms, office and hallway. |
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| Floor Sanded and Refinished |
| Amount: $5,800.00 total |
| Posted by: mikeeman in Calgary, Other. | Posted: March 31st, 2011 07:03PM |
| Sq Ft of Hardwood: 1200 | Number of Rooms: 3 plus hall |
| Recoat or Refinish: 3 | Contractor: Termite Wood Worx |
| My floors were destroyed by some bad renters. They nailed carpet to my floor and badly wore out the maple hardwood. I met this awsome contractor referred to me by a friend of mine and he came through. Best money I ever spent on a contractor. |
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| install new and stain finish |
| Amount: $24,000.00 total |
| Posted by: Jay Dubs in Oak Creek, WI. | Posted: April 16th, 2011 07:04PM |
| Sq Ft of Hardwood: 500 | Number of Rooms: 3 |
| Recoat or Refinish: | Contractor: Bills Hardwood Flooring |
| His guys did a all right install. the sand and finish was a bit less than a professional look. i have repeatedly ask bill to stop in and take a look of the finish. he just got the money and was done |
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| Screen, Sand, Stain, Linseed & Buff |
| Amount: $90.00 total |
| Posted by: AntiqueBuilderBoy in San Diego, CA. | Posted: April 22nd, 2011 02:04PM |
| Sq Ft of Hardwood: 120 | Number of Rooms: 1 |
| Recoat or Refinish: Refinish | Contractor: |
| Rented orbital and screen sanded 60, 80 & 100 grit. Quick 150 palm sander to smooth floor. Satained floor with compatible Min stain color to original hue. 3 coats of linseed oil with 3 hours soak before final buffing. Floor now has great hue with oak grain highlights. Looks like an old well taken are of floor. Not a new glitzy gloss. Love it. |
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| Wood floor refinishing |
| Amount: $2,500.00 total |
| Posted by: Bryan Wilson in Lisle, IL. | Posted: May 19th, 2011 04:05PM |
| Sq Ft of Hardwood: 710 | Number of Rooms: 3 |
| Recoat or Refinish: Refinishing | Contractor: Flooring Contractor Inc |
I needed a contractor to sand and finish my old floor,apply a medium brown color and a few coats of finish.I found this company on your website that did some work in Naperville,about 15 minutes from my home and I decided to give them a call.Daniel explain me the work he will do and the type of finishes I can get, very informative.He e-mailed me a detailed written estimate about the work to be done.One of my wife coworkers recommended him also.No dust, very clean, a profesional person to work with.
Give him a call at (630)428-1633 |
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| buff and recoat |
| Amount: $765.00 total |
| Posted by: May be cheaper than you think in Rapid City, SD. | Posted: June 6th, 2011 09:06PM |
| Sq Ft of Hardwood: 550 | Number of Rooms: 3 |
| Recoat or Refinish: recoat | Contractor: Nathan Varilek |
| I bought a rental house and pulled up the carpet to find old oak floors, not wanting to buy new carpet I called a local wood floor contractor. I was expecting to spend well over a thousand but but he was done in a day and the floor cleaned up very well and looks new again! Thanks Woodfloors & More. |
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| wood floor sanding |
| Amount: $1,500.00 total |
| Posted by: lestat in lancaster, PA. | Posted: August 2nd, 2011 12:08PM |
| Sq Ft of Hardwood: 550 | Number of Rooms: 3 |
| Recoat or Refinish: refiinish | Contractor: wood floor restoration & installation |
| excellent job very old and in bad shape houuse dated back to 1700 |
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| Hardwood Floors |
| Amount: $2,000.00 total |
| Posted by: Roseanna Martinez in DENVER, CO. | Posted: September 26th, 2011 03:09PM |
| Sq Ft of Hardwood: 500 | Number of Rooms: living room and kitchen |
| Recoat or Refinish: refinish | Contractor: Retana's Flooring Services |
| I LOVED the way my floors came out. The installers at Retana's Flooring Services were very polite and on TIME! They got my floors done in 3 days. Left my house looking like a MILLION dollars. I would recomend Jose and his crew. |
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| debating on rather to bite the bullet or just buy the carpet.... |
| Amount: $0.00 total |
| Posted by: dee doodle in haviland, OH. | Posted: October 14th, 2011 11:10AM |
| Sq Ft of Hardwood: 1500 | Number of Rooms: 3 |
| Recoat or Refinish: refinish / recoat | Contractor: john smith |
| trying to make a decision, this is a project for next spring/summer....rather we can do it ourselves or need a contractor.....needing feedback....live 30 miles east of Ft Wayne, indiana..... |
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| hardwood floor refinishing |
| Amount: $3,600.00 total |
| Posted by: Eugene Flanagan in Locust Grove, VA. | Posted: November 24th, 2011 09:11AM |
| Sq Ft of Hardwood: 1,200 sqft | Number of Rooms: 4 |
| Recoat or Refinish: sand & finish | Contractor: Dominion Floors |
| Dominion Floors moved our furniture out of the rooms ,pulled up all the carpet and disposed of it. Sanded , Stained it Honey Oak and coated the floors with (3) three applications of Waterbase polyurethane. They also supplied and installed New Shoe-moulding on the baseboards before the final coat. All for $3.00 a square foot.Great price and quality , Dominion was professional all the way through the proccess ,keeping us up to date on the jobs status. Great experience all around and they have a store in Arlington ,Va. also , so my Mom can get her New carpet from them too! |
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