# Hardwood Floor Refinishing Cost Toronto | Toronto Hardwood Floor Refinishing Cost: Per-Sq-Ft Price Tables for Residential & Commercial | NWFA Certified

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Toronto price guide

# Hardwood Floor Refinishing Cost in Toronto: Published Per-Sq-Ft Prices

Hardwood floor refinishing in Toronto costs $3-$5 per sq ft for a standard sand and 3-coat Bona Traffic HD finish, with an overall range of $2-$7. Screen and recoat is $2-$3, engineered refinishing $4-$8, stair recaps $100-$200 per step and installed hardwood $7-$18. Here are the exact tables we quote from.

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Price Tables

## How Much Does Hardwood Refinishing Cost in Toronto?

Four tables cover every service we offer. All refinishing rates include Festool HEPA dustless sanding.

### Table 1: Refinishing (per sq ft)

| Standard refinish (sand + 3 coats) | $3-$5 |
| --- | --- |
| Sanding (light sand + buff) | $2-$4 |
| Staining + finish | $3-$5 |
| Screen and recoat (no sand) | $2-$3 |
| Engineered hardwood refinishing | $4-$8 |

### Table 2: Installation (per sq ft)

| Oak / maple materials | $4-$8 |
| --- | --- |
| Walnut / exotic materials | $8-$12+ |
| Engineered materials | $4-$9 |
| Labour | $3-$10 |
| Pattern premium (herringbone, chevron) | +$2-$4 |

### Table 3: Stairs (per step)

| Basic sand + poly | $15-$30 |
| --- | --- |
| With custom stain | $20-$40 |
| Carpet-to-hardwood recap | $100-$200 |
| Typical 14-step recap | $2,000-$3,500 |

### Table 4: Adjacent Services

| Vinyl installed (per sq ft) | $5-$12 |
| --- | --- |
| Laminate installed (per sq ft) | $4-$9 |
| Property manager contract (per year) | $15K-$80K |

Estimate

## Instant Toronto Cost Calculator

Approximate area

1,000

sq ft 

Total square feet of floor to be done

Service type Standard dustless refinishing ($3-$5/sq ft)Engineered hardwood refinishing ($4-$8/sq ft)Screen and recoat ($2-$3/sq ft)Hardwood installation ($7-$18/sq ft)

 **Custom stain**Adds approx. $0.50-$1.00/sq ft (refinish only) **Herringbone or chevron**Adds $2-$4/sq ft (installation only)

Stair steps to recap (carpet-to-hardwood) 

$100-$200 per step

Estimated project cost

$4,000

Low**$3,000**

High**$5,000**

Work days**3**

Estimate only, based on published Toronto price ranges. Your written per-sq-ft quote after an on-site measure is final.

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Timelines

## How Long Does Each Job Take?

| Job | Typical time |
| --- | --- |
| 1,000 sq ft refinish | 3 days |
| 1,500 sq ft refinish | 4 days |
| 14-step stair recap | 3 days |
| Engineered refinish | +1 day |
| Pattern install | +1-2 days per 500 sq ft |

Socks after 24 hours, pets and kids at 48 hours, furniture back by day 7.

Deposit and Payment

## 30/70 Payment Terms

### Under $3,000

Net on completion. Nothing up front.

### $3,000 and up

30% at scheduling, 70% on completion.

### Property manager accounts

Net-30 invoicing, COI within 24 hours, annual contracts $15K-$80K.

97% of residential projects close within 24 hours of walkthrough.

We accept cash, credit card, e-transfer and cheque.

Cost Drivers

## What Changes the Price of Your Floor?

Six things move a Toronto job up or down within the published range. Every one of them appears as a line on your written quote.

### Square footage

Larger floors spread setup costs, so the per-sq-ft rate tends to drop on bigger jobs.

### Species and condition

Maple, Brazilian cherry and heavily worn or waxed floors take more sanding time than clean red oak.

### Stain vs natural

A natural finish skips the stain step. Custom colours add water popping and test patches.

### Finish type

Water-based (Bona Traffic HD, Loba 2K Supra), oil-based or Rubio Monocoat hardwax oil each price differently.

### Board repairs and cupping

Replacing pet-stained or water-damaged boards typically adds $600-$3,000.

### Stairs and pattern work

Stairs are priced per step, and herringbone or chevron adds $2-$4/sq ft.

### Worked example: a Toronto main floor

A 1,200 sq ft Rosedale heritage semi in red oak: dustless sand on the Lagler Trio, natural tone, 3 coats of Bona Traffic HD. Price: $4,200, or $3.50 per sq ft. Time: 3 days. Compare that with $7-$18 per sq ft to replace the floor with new hardwood.

Got Questions?

## Hardwood Refinishing Cost FAQs

How much does hardwood floor refinishing cost in Toronto?+

Standard refinishing (sand + 3-coat Bona Traffic HD) is $3-$5 per sq ft. The overall range is $2-$7 depending on stain and repairs. Stair recapping is $100-$200 per step, engineered refinishing $4-$8 and screen and recoat $2-$3. You get a written per-sq-ft tally before any work. A typical 1,000 sq ft main floor in a Toronto semi lands between $3,000 and $5,000 with a natural or single-colour stain. Board repairs, heavy pet staining, a dramatic colour change or a hardwax oil finish push a job toward the upper end, while a clean, previously well-kept red oak floor usually sits near the bottom. The written quote lists each line, so nothing grows after work starts.

What are your deposit and payment terms?+

Projects under $3,000 are paid on completion. For $3,000 and up, 30% is due at scheduling and 70% on completion. Property manager accounts are Net-30. We accept cash, credit card, e-transfer and cheque, and 97% of residential projects close within 24 hours of the final walkthrough.

How much does hardwood floor installation cost in Toronto?+

Installed hardwood is $7-$18 per sq ft: materials $4-$8 for oak or maple and $8-$12+ for walnut or exotic, labour $3-$10, plus $2-$4 for herringbone or chevron patterns.

Why do some Toronto quotes seem much cheaper?+

Low quotes usually leave out stain, the third coat, edge and corner hand-detailing, HEPA dust extraction or board repairs, then add them once work starts. Ask every contractor for a written per-sq-ft quote that names the grit sequence, the finish product and the number of coats. Ours lists all of them.

Is there a minimum charge?+

Small jobs such as a single hallway or a few stair treads carry a minimum charge to cover setup, travel and equipment. We tell you the minimum up front in the written quote.

Do you charge for the quote or the on-site measure?+

No. The measure, moisture check, wear-layer check on engineered floors and the written per-sq-ft quote are free and come with no obligation.

Is refinishing cheaper than replacing?+

Almost always, if the floor has wood left to sand. Refinishing solid hardwood costs $3-$5 per sq ft, while new installed hardwood costs $7-$18 per sq ft before removal of the old floor. Original oak in older Toronto homes is often better wood than new builder stock, too.

### Still have a question about your floor?

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Tell us the rooms, the approximate square footage and what bothers you about the floor. We measure on site within 2-3 days and put every line in writing before any work starts.

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