Is $6,000 to refinish 1000 sq ft of red oak floors, treads, and shoe molding a fair price?
Project Details
My 20-year-old pre-finished red oak floors had an orange-y finish, faded, and sun-damaged areas. I wanted to refinish them to remove the damage and achieve a more natural color. I don't think the result is very good. The original planks had ~1/8" deep grooves, but the refinishers sanded unevenly, making some grooves very noticeable and eliminating others completely. Wood filler from carpet tack holes got into the grooves, creating patchy areas. The treads, which don't have grooves, look different. The Bona Natural Seal finish ranges from the expected pink hue to yellow/almost green on some planks. I'm wondering if I should ask them to remedy this and what the best remedy would be.
Quote Details
The scope of work included: - Refinishing of 1000 sq ft of pre-finished red oak floors. - Refinishing of treads for one staircase. - Installation/refinishing of shoe molding. - Removal of existing stair runner. - Application of wood filler for carpet tack holes. - Application of Bona Natural Seal finish.
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Category
Flooring
Price
$6,000
Quote Date
June 26, 2025
Home Size
1,000 sq ft
Flooring material
Hardwood
Removal included
No
Square footage
1,000
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