Basic
$0.71 – $1.90 per sq ft
Floor dust-mopped and cleaned with wood-safe cleaner, one coat of paste wax hand-applied and buffed

Clean and wax an existing wood floor (paste wax finish), per sq ft.
Wax Wood Flooring in Portland, Oregon typically costs $0.84 to $2.24 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 Portland are 15.0% higher than the national average for wax wood flooring.
National average: $0.75 – $2 per sq ft
$0.71 – $1.90 per sq ft
Floor dust-mopped and cleaned with wood-safe cleaner, one coat of paste wax hand-applied and buffed
$0.84 – $2.24 per sq ft
Old wax lifted with solvent cleaner, one coat of paste wax applied and machine-buffed
$1.05 – $2.80 per sq ft
Deep clean of old wax buildup, two coats of paste wax, each machine-buffed for a higher sheen
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $0.36 – $0.95 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.33 – $0.88 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.09 – $0.25 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.06 – $0.17 | sq ft |
Polished honey-toned hardwood floor in an empty room with a stone fireplace
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Find a pro to do thisLabor costs in Portland run proportionally higher than materials, which may favor material-heavy solutions.
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