Updated: March 2018
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Exterior Door Staining Cost Non-discounted retail pricing for: Oil based, semi-transparent stain with integral sealer. Quantity includes typical waste overage, material for repair and local delivery. | 129 square feet | $42.75 | $104.54 | |
Exterior Door Staining Labor, Basic Basic labor to stain exterior door with favorable site conditions. Prep up to 3 hr per 100 SF - remove/mask hardware, scrape and sand door surface. Apply stain. Ready for clear coating. Includes planning, equipment and material acquisition, area preparation and protection, setup and cleanup. | 129 square feet | $42.75 | $104.54 | |
Exterior Door Staining Job Supplies Cost of related materials and supplies typically required to stain exterior door including: masking tape and paper, surface repair and preparation material, primers, and cleanup supplies. | 129 square feet | $42.75 | $104.54 | |
Option: Remove Finish Protect adjacent surfaces. Apply 1 layer of chemical finish remover. Scrape surface, edges and ridges. Sand or rub with steel wool to remove final residue. Dispose of job waste responsibly. For polyurethane, varnish or non-lead based paint finishes only. Does not include extra steps and extra costs required for lead based paint removal. Material cost includes dump fee. | 129 square feet | $42.75 | $104.54 | |
Exterior Door Staining Debris Disposal Costs to load and haul away old materials, installation waste and associated debris. | 129 square feet | 0.23625 | 0.26875 | |
Unused Minimum Labor Balance of 2 hr(s) minimum labor charge that can be applied to other tasks. | ||||
Totals - Cost To Stain Exterior Door | ||||
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For a basic project in zip code 47474 with 120 square feet, the cost to Stain an Exterior Door starts at $1.79 - $4.25 per square foot*. Actual costs will depend on job size, conditions, size options.
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