Enter the total area of the deck and the cost per square foot for refinishing, as well as the total hours of labor required and the labor cost per hour into the calculator to determine the total deck refinishing cost.

Deck Refinishing Cost Formula

The following formula is used to calculate the cost of deck refinishing.

DC = (A * R) + (H * L)

Variables:

  • DC is the total deck refinishing cost ($)
  • A is the total area of the deck (square feet)
  • R is the cost per square foot for refinishing (decimal)
  • H is the total hours of labor required
  • L is the labor cost per hour ($)

To calculate the deck refinishing cost, multiply the total area of the deck by the cost per square foot for refinishing. Then, multiply the total hours of labor required by the labor cost per hour. Add these two results together to get the total deck refinishing cost.

What is a Deck Refinishing Cost?

Deck refinishing cost refers to the amount of money spent on restoring a deck to its original or improved state. This cost typically includes the price of materials such as stains, sealers, cleaners, and tools, as well as labor costs if the work is done by a professional. The total cost can vary widely depending on the size and condition of the deck, the materials used, and the rates charged by professionals in your area.

How to Calculate Deck Refinishing Cost?

The following steps outline how to calculate the Deck Refinishing Cost.


  1. First, determine the total area of the deck (A) in square feet.
  2. Next, determine the cost per square foot for refinishing (R) as a decimal.
  3. Next, determine the total hours of labor required (H).
  4. Next, determine the labor cost per hour (L) in dollars.
  5. Finally, use the formula DC = (A * R) + (H * L) to calculate the total deck refinishing cost.

Example Problem : 

Use the following variables as an example problem to test your knowledge.

total area of the deck (A) = 500 square feet

cost per square foot for refinishing (R) = $3.50

total hours of labor required (H) = 10 hours

labor cost per hour (L) = $25