Hardwood Floor Refinishing Cost
"How much will it cost to refinish my floor?" Refinishing (aka resurfacing, re-sanding, redoing, etc.) a hardwood floor in general requires three main steps.
- Sanding. This is accomplished with three different grades of sandpaper, getting finer with each pass. The bulk of the floor is done with the big belt sander; the edges are done with an edger.
- Staining. This is not always necessary; it depends on the wood and the taste of the customer. Natural colors are best for some hardwood species, especially exotics. But some folks like to change their domestic woods to a darker color than the original grain provides. One coat is usually sufficient, but it may require two.
- Sealing. On site, this is usually done with a polyurethane sealer. Two coats are often sufficient, but three may be required. Polyurethane is available as both water-based and oil-based. Water-based is faster drying and so takes less time. However, it is much more expensive to purchase than oil-based.
In addition, your FloorMan may have to sand and stain quarter-round at the base of the floor.
So, the bottom line is that the cost of refinishing your floor will depend on the number of steps the work requires as well as how much area is being worked on; the more area you have, the less per square foot we need to charge.