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Floor Sanding Prices Canada
Prices do not include HST/GST. Water-based finishes are recommended for low-odour jobs. Allow 48–72 hours before furniture replacement.
Floor Sanding Prices by Type \u2014 Canada
Prices do not include HST/GST. Water-based finishes are recommended for low-odour jobs. Allow 48–72 hours before furniture replacement.
| Service | Unit | From | Average | Up to |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🪵Hardwood Floor Refinishing (per room) Sand and refinish a single hardwood floor room (~200 sq ft) | /room | C$280 | C$420 | C$600 |
| 🏠Whole House Refinishing (3-bed) Full sand and refinish for a 3-bedroom house with hardwood floors | /job | C$2,000 | C$3,100 | C$4,500 |
| 🎨Stain & Finish Apply stain colour then polyurethane finish to hardwood floors | /sq ft | C$4 | C$6 | C$8 |
| 🤍Whitewash / Pickling Whitewash or pickle finish for a light, modern hardwood look | /sq ft | C$5 | C$7 | C$10 |
| 🔨Board Replacement & Repair Replace damaged or cupped hardwood boards including matching wood | /sq ft | C$9 | C$15 | C$22 |
| 🪜Staircase Refinishing Sand and finish each staircase tread individually | /step | C$40 | C$60 | C$90 |
| 🌿Deck Sanding & Staining Sand back and stain or seal an outdoor timber deck | /sq ft | C$3 | C$4 | C$6 |
| ✨Parquet Floor Restoration Sand, fill and restore ornate parquet or herringbone floors | /sq ft | C$6 | C$9 | C$14 |
| 🍾Cork Floor Refinishing Sand and reseal cork tiles or cork sheet flooring | /sq ft | C$3 | C$5 | C$8 |
| 🎍Bamboo Floor Refinishing Sand and refinish engineered or solid bamboo flooring | /sq ft | C$3 | C$6 | C$8 |
| 🔧Gap Filling & Sanding Fill gaps between floorboards then sand and finish flush | /sq ft | C$2 | C$3 | C$5 |
| 🛡️Floor Coating Only Apply polyurethane or oil-based finish to an already-sanded floor | /sq ft | C$2 | C$3 | C$4 |
Floor Sanding Prices by City
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Toronto
Ontario · 2.8M
From C$3
Ottawa
Ontario · 1.0M
Pricing available
Hamilton
Ontario · 570K
Pricing available
Vancouver
British Columbia · 680K
From C$4
Victoria
British Columbia · 395K
Pricing available
Calgary
Alberta · 1.3M
From C$2
Edmonton
Alberta · 1.0M
Pricing available
Montreal
Quebec · 1.8M
From C$3
Quebec City
Quebec · 550K
Pricing available
Winnipeg
Manitoba · 750K
Pricing available
Halifax
Nova Scotia · 440K
Pricing available
Floor sanding in Canada ranges from C$2 for basic floor sealing to C$4,500 for large whole-house sanding and polishing jobs. Prices do not include HST/GST. Water-based finishes are recommended for low-odour jobs. Allow 48–72 hours before furniture replacement.
The most common services in Canada are hardwood floor refinishing. Options include timber floor sanding and polishing, staining, whitewash or liming finishes, parquetry restoration, staircase sanding, deck oiling, gap filling, and floor sealing only. Each service requires different preparation and finish products.
Timber floors in Canada can typically be sanded 4–6 times depending on board thickness. A full sand and repolish is recommended every 10–15 years in normal residential use, or when the finish is visibly worn through in traffic areas. Annual maintenance oiling or a maintenance recoat can extend the time between full sands.
Professional floor sanding delivers significantly better results than DIY. Floor sanding equipment is industrial-grade and difficult to control without experience — mistakes can gouge the timber permanently. Professionals also know the correct grit sequences and finish products for each timber species. Professional results are strongly recommended, particularly for heritage timbers, parquetry, and staircases.
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