Basic
$2.87 – $6.56 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 Atlanta, Georgia typically costs $3.38 to $7.72 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 Atlanta are 5.0% lower than the national average for stain hardwood floors.
National average: $3.50 – $8 per sq ft
$2.87 – $6.56 per sq ft
Floor sanded to bare wood, stain applied, two coats of oil-based polyurethane
$3.38 – $7.72 per sq ft
Floor sanded through three grits, water-popped for even color, stain, three coats of polyurethane
$4.22 – $9.65 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 | $1.57 – $3.61 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $1.12 – $2.52 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.42 – $0.97 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.27 – $0.62 | 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 thisMaterial costs in Atlanta run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
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