# How to estimate hardwood floor refinishing from sanding to finish

Plan a hardwood floor refinishing quote in Australia: measure the work, separate supply and labour, check scope boundaries and inspect a fictional AUD PDF example totalling A$4,849.53.

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Published: 2026-09-25
Updated: 2026-09-25

Estimate hardwood refinishing by measured floor area and existing finish condition. Separate sanding, repairs and the selected finish so damaged boards and colour changes are visible scope decisions. The worked 55.74 m² occupied-home hardwood refinish example uses measured metric quantities and fictional AUD amounts; check the actual site and supplier information before quoting.

THE SHORT ANSWER

Estimate hardwood refinishing by measured floor area and existing finish condition. Separate sanding, repairs and the selected finish so damaged boards and colour changes are visible scope decisions.

This Australian walkthrough uses a fictional 55.74 m² occupied-home hardwood refinish in Brisbane, Queensland. The matching hardwood floor refinishing estimate example (https://quicklyestimates.com/en-au/samples/hardwood-floor-refinishing-estimate/) shows the same item quantities and amounts in an app-exported PDF. Measure your own site and replace the example rates before issuing a client quote.

1. Measure the refinished rooms

Record exact floor areas, thresholds and any wardrobes to be included. measured area should describe the timber receiving work, not the full dwelling.

For this example, the agreed starting scope is: Sand and refinish 55.74 m² of accessible existing hardwood floor in cleared rooms. Include protection, machine setup, sanding, a minor filler allowance, selected finish material allowance, application labour and cleanup. No board replacement, stain change or furniture moving. A change to a listed surface, product or access assumption should trigger a revised line or allowance.

2. Review board and coating condition

Deep damage, loose boards and prior coatings may affect scope. The sample includes only a minor filler allowance and assumes the floor is suitable for sanding.

3. Confirm finish selection

Identify product, sheen and whether colour change is requested. The example does not include stain work; product instructions govern the actual schedule.

4. Plan occupancy and handoff

Agree furniture removal, access, dust protection and when the selected finish can be used. State cleanup and any return work explicitly.

Worked hardwood floor refinishing calculation

Two checkable lines from the example are 55.74 m² × A$34.50 = A$1,923.03; 55.74 m² × A$25.00 = A$1,393.50. The full 6-line estimate totals A$4,849.53 with the demonstration tax input at 0%. The amount is a fictional scenario, not an Australian market rate or a recommended selling price.

Material purchasing and installed quantities may differ. For your own estimate, use the actual takeoff, supplier prices, labour plan, access and disposal requirements. Decide how overhead, profit and the applicable tax treatment affect your final quote; do not copy the example's zero tax setting.

Before you share the estimate

- Measure included rooms and wardrobes.
- Inspect board and finish condition.
- Approve product, sheen and colour scope.
- Agree access and furniture responsibilities.

Scope boundary in this example: No board replacement, floor levelling, stain-colour change, furniture moving or guaranteed removal of deep damage.

Confirm the client details and location, item descriptions, measured units, total and validity date. If opening up the work reveals a different condition, document the changed scope and price before proceeding.

Common questions about hardwood floor refinishing

Does refinishing include replacing bad boards?

Only when listed. Inspect and price board repairs as a separate task before refinishing.

Is stain included with finish?

This example excludes a colour change. Add a separate stain product and labour scope if requested.

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FROM SCOPE TO PDF

Make your own hardwood floor refinishing estimate.

Describe the actual job in Estimates on iPhone or Android, then review every quantity, rate and scope note. Add your business and client details, check the document and share an itemised PDF. Example amounts are fictional, and some app features may require an in-app purchase.

Create a quote ↗ (https://quicklyestimates.com/en-au/download/)View the matching PDF example → (https://quicklyestimates.com/en-au/samples/hardwood-floor-refinishing-estimate/)

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