Basic
$3.26 – $7.44 per sq ft
Floor sanded to bare wood, stain applied, two coats of oil-based polyurethane
How Much Does Stain Hardwood Floors Cost in Boston, Massachusetts?
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 Boston, Massachusetts typically costs $3.83 to $8.76 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Stain Hardwood Floors in Boston, Massachusetts
$3.83 – $8.76
per sq ftPrices in Boston are 14.0% higher than the national average for stain hardwood floors.
National average: $3.50 – $8 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$3.83 – $8.76 per sq ft
Floor sanded through three grits, water-popped for even color, stain, three coats of polyurethane
Premium
$4.79 – $11 per sq ft
Sanded and screened, water-popped, stain, sealer and three coats of commercial-grade waterborne finish
Cost Breakdown in Boston
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $1.57 – $3.61 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $1.57 – $3.56 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.42 – $0.97 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.27 – $0.62 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Boston local market conditions.
Stain Hardwood Floors photo examples
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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Cost Factors in Boston, Massachusetts
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($1.57-$3.61 per square foot)
- Labor ($1.24-$2.80 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($0.42-$0.97 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.27-$0.62 per square foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costsAt national average
Labor costs27.0% above avg
Labor costs in Boston run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
References
- NerdWallet: Cost to Refinish Hardwood Floors in 2026, NerdWallet, retrieved Nov 2026
- Rustic Wood Floor Supply: Hardwood Floor Refinishing Cost in 2026, rusticwoodfloorsupply.com, retrieved Nov 2026
- Construction wages by metro and rural area, used for the labor adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2025
- Regional price parities for goods, used for the materials adjustment by ZIP code, U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, 2024
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