Cost & pricing guide
Hardwood floor cost guidance without false precision.
The cost hub explains current starting prices and how the calculator works.
Direct answer
A square-foot price can produce a useful base figure. It cannot replace an in-home written scope when repairs, stairs, materials, layout, access, or existing conditions are unknown.
Start with the floor
Good decisions begin with what you can see.
This PHR-supplied floor photo is here to give the guide a real wood reference. It does not diagnose your floor or promise the same look. The details below help you ask better questions about your own home.
What the current published pricing supports
The current published pricing supplies clear base figures for defined service cases. The calculator multiplies only the base rate that fits the selected service and installation method.
- Full refinish is $6.50 per square foot. Color direction and final scope are confirmed in person because no separate color-change rate is published.
- Screen & recoat uses the $3 per square foot base figure only for light wear.
- Nail-down installation is $5 per square foot all-in. Glue-down installation is $7.50 per square foot all-in, including vapor-barrier adhesive.
- Small repairs have flat packages: $400 for scratches or stains, $600 for 1–5 boards, and $800 for 6–12 boards.
What needs the walkthrough
At 13 or more boards, we stop quoting a repair and talk about full refinishing instead. Stairs, furniture moving, special layouts, borders, inlays, unexpected damage, and product-specific eligibility remain in-person scope decisions.
Sources & references Reference table and citations
| Service | Published figure | Calculator treatment |
|---|---|---|
| Full sand & refinish | $6.50 / sq ft | Calculates a base figure. |
| Color selection | Confirmed in person | No separate color-change rate is published. |
| Screen & recoat | $3 / sq ft | Calculates only if light wear is selected. |
| Nail-down installation | $5 / sq ft all-in | Calculates the all-in base figure. |
| Glue-down installation | $7.50 / sq ft all-in | Includes vapor-barrier adhesive. |
| Small repair packages | $400–$800 flat | Published only through 12 boards. |
- PHR controlling rebuild brief — published pricing
- Federal Trade Commission — Advertising and Marketing Basics
Last reviewed: October 6, 2026. Exact products, prices, and project choices should always be checked against current information and the real floor.