Basic
$3.31 – $7.56 per sq ft
Floor sanded to bare wood, stain applied, two coats of oil-based polyurethane

Sand an existing hardwood floor to bare wood, apply a stain color and 2-3 coats of finish, per sq ft.
Stain Hardwood Floors in Anchorage, Alaska typically costs $3.89 to $8.90 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 Anchorage are 13.0% higher than the national average for stain hardwood floors.
National average: $3.50 – $8 per sq ft
$3.31 – $7.56 per sq ft
Floor sanded to bare wood, stain applied, two coats of oil-based polyurethane
$3.89 – $8.90 per sq ft
Floor sanded through three grits, water-popped for even color, stain, three coats of polyurethane
$4.87 – $11 per sq ft
Sanded and screened, water-popped, stain, sealer and three coats of commercial-grade waterborne finish
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $1.68 – $3.86 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $1.48 – $3.33 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.45 – $1.04 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.29 – $0.66 | sq ft |
Dark stained oak hardwood floor in an empty room with white trim
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Find a pro to do thisDark stain sample boards laid on a sanded hardwood floor
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Find a pro to do thisLabor costs in Anchorage run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
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