Basic
$2.98 – $6.82 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 Baltimore, Maryland typically costs $3.51 to $8.02 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 Baltimore are in line with the national average for stain hardwood floors.
National average: $3.50 – $8 per sq ft
$2.98 – $6.82 per sq ft
Floor sanded to bare wood, stain applied, two coats of oil-based polyurethane
$3.51 – $8.02 per sq ft
Floor sanded through three grits, water-popped for even color, stain, three coats of polyurethane
$4.39 – $10 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 | $1.60 – $3.68 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $1.20 – $2.72 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.43 – $0.99 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.28 – $0.63 | 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 Baltimore run proportionally higher than labor, which may favor labor-intensive approaches.
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