There is much to love about hardwood floors. Hardwood is extremely strong and durable. Hardwood floors are famed for their ability to add significant value to homes, and are incredibly easy to maintain and clean. You cannot just install your hardwood floor and forget it. Your hardwood floor takes a lot of punishment every day, and can develop cracks and dents over time. To maintain the look and feel of your hardwood floor, you need to get it refinished every 7-10 years.
Cost to Refinish Hardwood Floors
On average, homeowners pay between $1,074 and $2400 for hardwood floor refinishing. Expect to pay up to $4,000 for a complex refinishing project involving a lot of effort. If your floor covers a larger than usual area, you may get a discount on your hardwood floor installation in Atlanta.
Cost to Sand and Stain Hardwood Floors
Expect to pay between $0.50 and $3 per square foot for sanding an average 12X14 foot room (approximately $80-$500). The actual amount you will spend will primarily depend on two factors,
a)where you live, and
b)the number of passes required
Staining will cost you an additional $1-$3 per square foot. The actual cost spent will depend on the quality of stain used and your contractor’s hourly labor rate.
Finishing and Coating Cost
Recoating will cost you $1-$2 per square foot, which is quite less than refinishing. A major benefit of recoating is that you can skip sanding, which can cost hundreds of dollars. Recoating is suitable for floors with minimal scratches and gouges. Expect to pay $20-$40 per gallon for an oil-based coating. Homeowners who use a water-based coating usually pay between $25 and $50per gallon.
Cost to Finish Wood Floors By Type
Expect to pay $3-$5 per square foot to get an oak floor refinished. Refinishing cost for other common types of hardwood floor such as cherry, parquet floors, and engineered hardwood is the same.
Benefits of Refinishing
- Costs less than replacement
- Enhances durability, and increases the service life of the floor
- Restores flooring to its former glory
Cost to Buff Hardwood Floors and to Polish Flooring
Buffing or screening a 225 squarefoot room will cost you $1-$2.50 per squarefoot. Expect to pay between $100 and $300 for polishing.
Frequently Asked Questions
Hardwood floor refinishing in Atlanta typically costs 50 percent less than replacing hardwood flooring in Atlanta.
No. When refinishing a floor, you will first have to remove layers of old finish, and prepare it for new finish by smoothing out the surface.
5 hours/100 sq.ft.
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