Basic
$3.68 – $7.10 per linear ft
Base sanded, one coat of wiping stain, one coat of clear polyurethane
How Much Does Stain And Finish Wood Base Molding Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Stain And Finish Wood Base Molding: national installed price range, materials and labor breakdown, and local pricing by ZIP code.
Stain And Finish Wood Base Molding in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $4.33 to $8.35 per linear ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Stain And Finish Wood Base Molding in Chicago, Illinois
$4.33 – $8.35
per linear ftPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for stain and finish wood base molding.
National average: $3.76 – $7.26 per linear ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$4.33 – $8.35 per linear ft
Base sanded, pre-stain conditioner where needed, stain, two coats of satin polyurethane, color-matched putty
Premium
$5.41 – $10 per linear ft
Base sanded, conditioner, stain, sanding sealer, two satin topcoats with light sanding between, color-matched putty
Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $1.81 – $3.50 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $1.72 – $3.30 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.48 – $0.93 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.32 – $0.62 | linear ft |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($1.69-$3.27 per linear foot)
- Labor ($1.32-$2.54 per linear foot)
- Supplies & Other ($3.76-$7.26 per linear foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($3.76-$7.26 per linear foot)
Local Price Adjustments
Material costs7.0% above avg
Labor costs30.0% above avg
Labor costs in Chicago run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
Frequently Asked Questions
How we price this
BuildX Pro researches and reviews the national price range for Stain And Finish Wood Base Molding, then adjusts it to your ZIP code for local labor and material costs using the public data below. Last checked Sep 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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