Basic
$0.89 – $2.67 per sq ft
Slate cleaned and degreased, one coat of penetrating sealer for a natural matte look

Clean and apply penetrating or enhancing sealer to an existing slate floor, per sq ft.
Seal Slate Floor in Washington, District of Columbia typically costs $1.05 to $3.14 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 Washington are 5.0% higher than the national average for seal slate floor.
National average: $1 – $3 per sq ft
$0.89 – $2.67 per sq ft
Slate cleaned and degreased, one coat of penetrating sealer for a natural matte look
$1.05 – $3.14 per sq ft
Slate deep cleaned, two coats of color-enhancing penetrating sealer to deepen the natural tones
$1.31 – $3.92 per sq ft
Slate deep cleaned, color-enhancing penetrating sealer plus a satin protective topcoat for richer color and soft sheen
| Component | Category | Price Range | Unit |
|---|---|---|---|
| Materials | material | $0.47 – $1.42 | sq ft |
| Labor | labor | $0.36 – $1.09 | sq ft |
| Supplies & Other | supplies | $0.13 – $0.38 | sq ft |
| Equipment & Disposal | equipment | $0.08 – $0.25 | sq ft |
Multicolor slate floor tiles after cleaning and sealing
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