Basic
$3.21 – $6.19 per linear ft
Base sanded, one coat of wiping stain, one coat of clear polyurethane

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 Milwaukee, Wisconsin typically costs $3.77 to $7.28 per linear ft as of 2026. Prices reflect local labor and material rates. Use our calculator below for a detailed, ZIP-code-adjusted estimate.
Prices in Milwaukee are 3.0% higher than the national average for stain and finish wood base molding.
National average: $3.76 – $7.26 per linear ft
$3.21 – $6.19 per linear ft
Base sanded, one coat of wiping stain, one coat of clear polyurethane
$3.77 – $7.28 per linear ft
Base sanded, pre-stain conditioner where needed, stain, two coats of satin polyurethane, color-matched putty
$4.72 – $9.10 per linear ft
Base sanded, conditioner, stain, sanding sealer, two satin topcoats with light sanding between, color-matched putty
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $1.59 – $3.07 | linear ft |
| Labor | labor | $1.48 – $2.84 | linear ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.42 – $0.82 | linear ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.28 – $0.55 | linear ft |
Labor costs in Milwaukee run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
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.
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