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How Much Does It Cost To Refinish Stairs?

Typical range: $2,041-$2,471

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Cost to Refinish Hardwood Stairs

For your project in zip code 43215 with these options, the cost to refinish stairs starts at $6.80-$8.24 per square foot. Your actual price will depend on job size, conditions, finish options you choose.

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Square Feet

Standard Services		Quantity	Low	High
What you can expect
Range per square foot:			$6.80	$8.24
Range for this type of project:			$2,041	$2,471
Estimate: $2,256
	Stair Refinishing Cost	320 square feet	$134	$154
	Cost of residential-grade, dual-component waterborne urethane/acrylic polymer in gloss or satin finish. Fully resistant to yellowing. Rate is inclusive of local delivery, as well as standard excess for perfect coverage and occasional touch-ups.
	Stair Refinishing Labor, Basic	29 hours	$1,768	$2,143
	Labor cost, under typical conditions, for complete refinishing. Preparation will begin with debris removal, spot filling, and patch leveling (up to 5 hours per 100 SF). Finish layer will be sanded away, and 2 coats of polyurethane finish applied. Rate is inclusive of all aspects of the project, such as thorough planning, acquisition of equipment and material, preparation and protection of project site, and meticulous cleanup.
	Stair Refinishing Job Supplies	320 square feet	$99	$113
	Requisite supplies for the job, including manufacturer-recommended underlayment, fasteners, adhesives, and surface sealants.
	Stair Refinishing Equipment Allowance	1 job	$40	$61
	Daily rental of specialty equipment for maximum quality and efficiency. These include 2+ HP, 1800-RPM drum-style floor sander; and 1 HP, 2800-RPM wood floor edger. Consumable equipment elements not included.

Standard services

Stair Refinishing Cost
$134 -$154

320
square feet

Cost of residential-grade, dual-component waterborne urethane/acrylic polymer in gloss or satin finish. Fully resistant to yellowing. Rate is inclusive of local delivery, as well as standard excess for perfect coverage and occasional touch-ups.

Stair Refinishing Labor, Basic
$1,768 -$2,143

29
hours

Labor cost, under typical conditions, for complete refinishing. Preparation will begin with debris removal, spot filling, and patch leveling (up to 5 hours per 100 SF). Finish layer will be sanded away, and 2 coats of polyurethane finish applied. Rate is inclusive of all aspects of the project, such as thorough planning, acquisition of equipment and material, preparation and protection of project site, and meticulous cleanup.

Stair Refinishing Job Supplies
$99 -$113

320
square feet

Requisite supplies for the job, including manufacturer-recommended underlayment, fasteners, adhesives, and surface sealants.

Stair Refinishing Equipment Allowance
$40 -$61

1
job

Daily rental of specialty equipment for maximum quality and efficiency. These include 2+ HP, 1800-RPM drum-style floor sander; and 1 HP, 2800-RPM wood floor edger. Consumable equipment elements not included.

Optional Services

What you can expect

Range per square foot:
$7 - $8

Range for this type of project:
$2,041 - $2,471

Estimate:
$2,256

Cost Comparison

YOUR ESTIMATE

$2,256

NATIONAL AVERAGE RANGE

$2,119 -$2,565

YOUR ESTIMATE

Refinish Stairs: national average cost

The national average materials cost to refinish stairs is $0.47 per square foot, with a range between $0.43 to $0.50. The total price for labor and materials per square foot is $7.81, coming in between $7.06 to $8.55. A typical 300 square foot project costs $2,342.00, with a range of $2,118.55 to $2,565.45. Your actual price will depend on your location, job size, conditions and finish options you choose.

cost to refinish stairs
National Avg. Materials Cost per square foot	$0.47
National Avg. Cost (labor and materials) for 300 square foot	$2,342.00
National Cost Range (labor and materials) for 300 square foot	$2,118.55 - $2,565.45