What’s the cost to install, sand, and finish new kitchen floors?

admin — Tue, 09 Jul 2024 18:55:29 +0000

As you probably know, install new hardwood floors is an amazing way to enhance the beauty and add value to your home. Understand the costs involved is very important to help budgeting and planning for your project.

In this post we will break down a few options for installing, sanding and finishing new floors, using a 400 square foot kitchen as an example.

1st Scenario

Let’s say that you want to go with the “standard” wood floors, using some solid unfinished 3/4 x 3 1/4″ Red Oak, Select Grade.

For this width of material, you don’t need to glue down the floors, making the installation process quicker, and more affordable. For the finishing, we’re considering a commercial grade water-based finish, since we’re using as an example a kitchen area.

With this variations applied, you should expect to pay for your project something around $4,500 to $5,500, including material, installation, sanding and finsihing.

2nd Scenario

Now let’s say that you want to go with a wider plank, using White Oak for a more modern look. Anything wider than 4″ we recommend to have it nail and glue assisted. For this example we will use some solid, unfinished, 3/4 x 6″ White Oak, Plain-sawn Select grade.

In this scenario, since the White Oak is more expensive than the Red Oak, and it will include a glue-down installation, increasing on the labor and material, your should expect to pay something around $6,000 to $8,000.

Additional Considerations

Subfloor Preparation:
- If the existing subfloor needs preparation or repairs before your new flooring can be installed, you should expect to have an increase on the cost. Subfloor preparation cost can vary widely based on the conditions of it.
Removal of Old Flooring:
- If there’s a need to remove an old flooring, it will also add into the cost of your project. Depending on the type of existing flooring, and the difficulty of removal, expect to pay something between $2 to $5 per square foot.
Baseboards and Trim:
- Reinstalling or replacing baseboards and trim after the new flooring is installed will also add to the overall cost of your project.
Staining Options:
- While the standard finishing cost includes a basic stain, custom mixes, or higher-end finishes can increase the cost of your project. If you desire a specific color, speciality finish, or a commercial grade finish, we recommend you to discuss these options with your flooring contractor.

Is It Worth It?

Sure! Installing new wood floors is generally considered a great investment. Hardwood floors not only add aesthetic and warmth to your home, but also increase its resale value.

Conclusion

Installing, sanding, and finishing new floor in your kitchen will cost a range of $4,500 to $8,000 in the presented scenarios. Additional costs may apply based on the specifics of your project, like subfloor preparation, specific type of wood, or custom finishes.