Basic
$0.59 – $1.57 per sq ft
Floor dust-mopped and cleaned with wood-safe cleaner, one coat of paste wax hand-applied and buffed

Clean and wax an existing wood floor (paste wax finish), per sq ft.
Wax Wood Flooring in Albuquerque, New Mexico typically costs $0.69 to $1.84 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Albuquerque are 9.0% lower than the national average for wax wood flooring.
National average: $0.75 – $2 per sq ft
$0.59 – $1.57 per sq ft
Floor dust-mopped and cleaned with wood-safe cleaner, one coat of paste wax hand-applied and buffed
$0.69 – $1.84 per sq ft
Old wax lifted with solvent cleaner, one coat of paste wax applied and machine-buffed
$0.86 – $2.30 per sq ft
Deep clean of old wax buildup, two coats of paste wax, each machine-buffed for a higher sheen
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $0.33 – $0.86 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.22 – $0.60 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.09 – $0.23 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.06 – $0.15 | sq ft |
Polished honey-toned hardwood floor in an empty room with a stone fireplace
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Find a pro to do thisMaterial costs in Albuquerque run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
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