EXAMPLE AT A GLANCE
This hardwood floor refinishing estimate contains 6 line items totaling $3,465.00. It includes an app-exported PDF, a visible calculation table and explicit exclusions. All prices are fictional and exclude tax and markup.
The 600 sq. ft. occupied-home hardwood refinish scope
Sand and refinish 600 square feet of accessible existing hardwood floor in cleared rooms. Include protection, machine setup, sanding, a minor filler allowance, selected finish material allowance, application labor and cleanup. No board replacement, stain change or furniture moving.
- Prepared by
- Cedar & Beam Builders · fictional business
- Prepared for
- Jordan Taylor · fictional customer
- Example location
- Ann Arbor, Michigan
- Issued / valid through
- September 24 / October 24, 2026
Itemized hardwood floor refinishing estimate
The table below uses the same quantities and unit prices as the downloadable PDF. Amounts are in US dollars; the location provides context and does not make these local market rates.
| Work item | Quantity | Unit price | Amount |
|---|---|---|---|
| Protection and setup | 1 job | $245.00 | $245.00 |
| Floor sanding labor | 600 sq. ft. | $2.30 | $1,380.00 |
| Minor filler allowance | 1 job | $180.00 | $180.00 |
| Finish material allowance | 1 job | $460.00 | $460.00 |
| Finish application labor | 600 sq. ft. | $1.65 | $990.00 |
| Final cleanup and handoff | 1 job | $210.00 | $210.00 |
| Subtotal / example total | $3,465.00 | ||
Tax and markup: not included. Determine and apply the appropriate values for your own job. A zero tax entry in this example does not mean the work is tax-exempt.
How to read the quantities
Sanding is 600 sq. ft. × $2.30 = $1,380. Finish application labor is 600 × $1.65 = $990, a $2,370 labor subtotal.
What the example includes—and leaves out
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.
Outside this scope: No board replacement, floor leveling, stain-color change, furniture moving or guaranteed removal of deep damage.
Keep unresolved selections and site conditions visible. If a measurement, material choice or repair requirement changes, revise the relevant quantity or allowance and share the updated estimate before proceeding with the added work.
Download the actual app PDF
This is a completed example, not a blank fillable form. It was exported from Estimates using the project data on this page. The business logo, client details, scope, line amounts, total and notes come from the app’s document renderer.
Use the example for your next job
- Replace the scope and location with your actual project.
- Use the checklist below to collect missing selections and measurements.
- Replace every example rate with your own supplier and labor inputs.
- Add your business logo, client details, tax, markup and validity date.
- Preview every PDF page and review the total before sharing.
- Measure included rooms and closets.
- Inspect board and finish condition.
- Approve product, sheen and color scope.
- Agree access and furniture responsibilities.
Common questions
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 color change. Add a separate stain product and labor scope if requested.
TAKE THE NEXT JOB FROM SCOPE TO PDF
Make your own hardwood floor refinishing estimate.
Use Estimates on iPhone or Android to draft a scope with AI assistance or enter your own items. Review quantities and rates, add your business logo, and export a PDF. Example files are free to view; app features may require an in-app purchase.
