Archive for the 'Pricing' Category

Stain and polyurethane compatible? And pricing…

Sunday, June 3rd, 2007

Is there a way to tell if the stain and polyurethane are compatible? I have heard that sometimes using ones that are not compatible will cause it to flake? I had a quote from a gentleman to lay about 1200sf and finish a total of 1500sf for $3700 with H**** brand stain or poly– I am not sure. Is this a good or bad price?

How ambitious a project is this? How expensive?

Sunday, April 22nd, 2007

I am looking into the purchase of a home that was built in 1895. Previous owners have covered the original hardwood floors with ceramic tile, which was then covered with floating floors. The surface is about 1200 sq. ft. I have been told by many people that this is a very difficult job (that I would leave to professionals). How ambitious a project is this? How expensive?

White Oak

Wednesday, April 11th, 2007

I’d like to put in White Oak throughout 3 bedrooms, a dining room, a hall and foyer. What would that cost, in Toronto? I want HARD wood that’s dog friendly. If something cheaper is actually better, that would be nice.

Low-ball floor refinishing estimate

Saturday, April 7th, 2007

Right now I am dealing with a cash settlement issue to cover the damage. The contractor for the moving company claims department estimated the cost to sand & refinish approx 500 sq ft. would be roughly $600 with 3 coats of varathane-– a cost that I guessed was a low-ball. Your estimate certainly acknowledges that.

What is the cost involved in removing and relaying new hardwood?

Wednesday, March 21st, 2007

I have an old house (80+) with 2″ boards on the ground and second floors. Much of it is in poor condition (gouges, gaps, nails that pop up, etc.) What is the cost involved in removing and relaying new hardwood?

Cost to refinish 36′ x 48′ room

Monday, March 5th, 2007

How much should it cost to refinish, sand, stain, 2 coats of poly a bleached hardwood floor: 36′ x 48′ room.

Cost of removing old floors

Wednesday, August 30th, 2006

I need to know the cost of removing hardwood floors- to keep from being ripped off.

Cost to stain treads

Wednesday, October 12th, 2005

My stairs are a year old natural oak colour, with no stain on them. We simply want to stain them a darker stain.What is the ballpark cost of hiring someone to do this?

Cork and glue or plywood and nail subfloor

Wednesday, September 7th, 2005

Is it more expensive to do the cork and glued-down method or the plywood and nailed-down method? (a concrete sub floor)