Basic
$0.73 – $2.20 per sq ft
Chemical strip of old finish, rinse, sealer coat and three coats of floor finish on resilient flooring
How Much Does Strip and Wax Flooring Cost in Chicago, Illinois?
Strip old finish and apply new wax/finish coats to vinyl, VCT or linoleum floors.
Strip and Wax Flooring in Chicago, Illinois typically costs $0.86 to $2.59 per sq ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Strip and Wax Flooring in Chicago, Illinois
$0.86 – $2.59
per sq ftPrices in Chicago are 19.0% higher than the national average for strip and wax flooring.
National average: $0.75 – $2.25 per sq ft
What you get at each price level
Standard
$0.86 – $2.59 per sq ft
Machine strip with neutral rinse, sealer coat and four coats of floor finish, edges detailed by hand
Premium
$1.08 – $3.24 per sq ft
Machine strip, neutral rinse, sealer and five coats of finish, then high-speed burnish for a harder, glossier surface
Cost Breakdown in Chicago
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $0.35 – $1.08 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.35 – $1.03 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.10 – $0.29 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.06 – $0.19 | sq ft |
Prices adjusted for Chicago local market conditions.
Cost Factors in Chicago, Illinois
What Affects Pricing
- Materials ($0.33-$1.01 per square foot)
- Labor ($0.27-$0.79 per square foot)
- Supplies & Other ($0.09-$0.27 per square foot)
- Equipment & Disposal ($0.06-$0.18 per square 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
References
- MinimalDomesticity: Strip and wax cost, minimaldomesticity.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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