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How Much Does It Cost To Refinish Stairs?
Typical range: $2,260-$2,736
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For your project in zip code 98109 with these options, the cost to refinish stairs starts at $7.53-$9.12 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: | $7.53 | $9.12 | |||
| Range for this type of project: | $2,260 | $2,736 | |||
| Estimate: $2,498 | |||||
Stair Refinishing Cost | 320 square feet | $148 | $171 | ||
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 | $1,957 | $2,373 | ||
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 | $110 | $125 | ||
Requisite supplies for the job, including manufacturer-recommended underlayment, fasteners, adhesives, and surface sealants. | |||||
Stair Refinishing Equipment Allowance | 1 job | $44 | $68 | ||
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
$148 -$171
$148 -$171
320
square feet
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
$1,957 -$2,373
$1,957 -$2,373
29
hours
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
$110 -$125
$110 -$125
320
square feet
square feet
Requisite supplies for the job, including manufacturer-recommended underlayment, fasteners, adhesives, and surface sealants.
Stair Refinishing Equipment Allowance
$44 -$68
$44 -$68
1
job
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:
$8 - $9
$8 - $9
Range for this type of project:
$2,260 - $2,736
$2,260 - $2,736
Estimate:
$2,498
$2,498
Cost Comparison
YOUR ESTIMATE
$2,498
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 |
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Hi! I'm a new resident at Veer Lofts and was interested in getting a spiral staircase installed. I found y'all through reading old posts from the condo's social media and saw that you completed a project here in another unit a few years ago.