Why Wait Days for a Hardwood Quote? Build Your Own with the DMV's Flooring Cost Calculator.
The first DMV flooring contractor with instant online pricing, offering refinishing, installation & repair across Maryland, DC & Virginia. Same number at the walkthrough, guaranteed. Save 5% when you approve online today.
800 sqft Refinish + Bona Traffic HD + Stairs
800 sqft × $3.50$2,800
Upgrade: Bona Traffic HD final coatCommercial-grade finish · 800 sqft × $0.50$400
800 sqft × $0.50$400
800 sqft × $0.83 (labor $0.50 + material $0.33)$664
13 steps × $70$910
Same numbers we use at the walkthrough. Build yours with your own sqft, finish, stain color & stairs — price updates live.
What Does Flooring Cost in Maryland?
Published rates, not "call for pricing." These are the same numbers the calculator uses.
Hardwood Floor Refinishing Cost
Five finish systems from builder-grade to water-based stain, plus stair and species rates. Full DMV breakdown.
See refinishing rates →Buff & Coat Cost
The maintenance coat that keeps you off the full-refinish bill for another decade. One day, walkable that evening.
See buff & coat rates →Floor Installation Cost
LVP from $1.99, hardwood from $2.49 labor plus materials you pick. Price your exact job right here.
What Changes Your Flooring Estimate
The calculator asks about these six things because each one changes the price. Here is what each costs, so the number never surprises you.
1. Refinishing finish
On oak: $2.69/sqft for 2 coats of oil up to $3.99 for stain + sealer + 2 coats water-based. Exotic woods run $3.99–$4.74. Dustless sanding adds $0.50/sqft. See every hardwood refinishing rate.
2. Wood species
Red and white oak are included. Maple sands slower and burnishes more easily, so it adds $0.50/sqft natural or $0.75/sqft stained.
3. Stairs
Priced per step in Maryland: $50 natural, $70 stained, $80 for open steps with spindles ($60, $80 and $90 in Washington DC). Installing new treads and risers is $75/step labor.
4. Board repairs
$20 per board for the first 25, $10 per board for boards 26–50, plus a $75 base per repair section. Over 50 boards we quote free from photos within 24 hours.
5. New floor materials
Installs show labor and materials separately: unfinished red oak is $2.49 labor + $3.49 material = $5.98/sqft. LVP is $1.99 labor + materials from $1.99. A 10% waste factor and 6% sales tax apply to materials only.
6. Location & online approval
All of Maryland, including Rockville wood floor refinishing and the rest of Montgomery County, is base rate. DC and Northern Virginia add 5%. Approving online takes 5% off everything except materials.
Flooring Cost Calculator — Questions
How accurate is the flooring cost calculator?
It runs on the same rates our estimators quote in person, so the number you build is a real price, not a teaser. Upload photos of your floor during the instant quote and we confirm your price from them, usually within 24 hours. Before any final signing we still verify everything in person at your free walkthrough and adjust for any discrepancies, so there are never surprises.
Is the calculator really free? Do I have to book?
Free, and no obligation. You build your estimate, we send you a copy, and you decide. If you approve your quote online you lock in a 5% discount on labor, finish, stairs, repairs and add-ons (materials are not discounted).
What does hardwood floor refinishing cost in Maryland?
Between $2.69 and $4.74 per square foot depending on finish system, stain, and wood species. See the full refinishing cost breakdown for every rate, or build your exact number in the calculator above.
Why do you ask for my contact info before the quote?
So we can send your quote to you and hold your 5% online-approval discount. Phone or email, your choice — no spam, ever.
How much does it cost to install hardwood floors in Maryland?
Labor and materials are priced separately. Unfinished red oak is $2.49/sqft labor plus $3.49 material, or $5.98/sqft before sales tax on materials. White oak material is $4.49 ($6.98 total), and prefinished oak is $2.99 labor plus $4.99 material ($7.98). The calculator adds a 10% waste factor to materials.
How much does a buff and coat cost?
From $1.00/sqft for a buff and one coat of oil-based polyurethane up to $1.75/sqft for two coats of water-based Bona. See our buff and coat rates for when it is enough instead of a full refinish.
Does the calculator price Rockville and Montgomery County?
Yes. Rockville, Bethesda, Potomac, Silver Spring and Montgomery County are all listed under Maryland at our base rate. Washington DC and Northern Virginia add 5%. For local detail, see our page on wood floor refinishing in Rockville.
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Volume pricing on multi-unit projects, new construction, rental turnovers, and recurring service contracts across the DMV. Dedicated account manager. Net-7 / Net-15 invoicing for established accounts. Faster scheduling priority.
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- 16+ years of new-construction hardwood installs
- MHIC licensed + general liability + workers' comp
- Crews of 4-8 — handle 20+ unit projects without sub'ing
- Single point of contact, single invoice
- Spec-grade Bona / Pallmann / Loba systems
- References from MD/DC builders on request