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Hardwood Refinishing Cost in the DMV: $4.50/sqft

May 30, 2026 · 3 min read · by Alvaro Cestti, Owner of Potomac Floors

Hardwood floor partly sanded during refinishing in a sunlit room

Representative visual.

Potomac Floors charges $4.50 per square foot for hardwood refinishing, including sanding, staining, and sealing.

What $4.50 per square foot includes

Potomac Floors' own crew performs all three steps. We don't use subcontractors. For more about the service, see Hardwood refinishing.

Refinishing cost by floor area

Multiply the area to be refinished by $4.50. Every example below is an illustration, not a quote.

AreaCost
300 sq ft$1,350
500 sq ft$2,250
800 sq ft$3,600
1,000 sq ft$4,500
1,200 sq ft$5,400

What the written quote confirms

Potomac Floors measures the area and checks the floor. The written quote names any work beyond sanding, staining, and sealing before work begins.

How to compare refinishing quotes

Check that each quote uses the same floor area and includes sanding, staining, and sealing. Compare any separately listed work too, so you can see what each total covers.

Hardwood refinishing cost FAQs

Does requesting an estimate book an appointment?

No. The form sends an estimate request. It doesn't book an appointment.

Get a written refinishing estimate

Potomac Floors serves homes within its DMV coverage area across Northern Virginia, Washington DC, and Maryland. Request a Free Estimate for your floors.

Need an honest estimate on your floors?

In-home estimate. We measure, check subfloor, give you a real all-in number. No sales pitch.