Polished concrete floors cost $3 to $12 per square foot for basic finishes, or $5 to $15 or more per square foot for decorative options, according to HomeGuide (updated February 2026)1. HomeAdvisor puts the average project at $4,500, with most between $1,000 and $8,000, at $2 to $16 per square foot (updated June 2026)2. Angi reports a national average of $3 to $8 per square foot, with most homeowners paying $1,500 to $5,000 (updated October 2026)3. Forbes Home puts the average at $2,700, with most projects between $1,500 and $3,900, at $3 to $9 per square foot (audited February 2024)4. The per-square-foot ranges diverge across these separately published figures, and no conclusion about which applies follows from the differences, so each figure is labeled with its publisher and date throughout this guide.
Cost by floor size
HomeGuide's figures by floor area (2026)1:
| Floor area (sq ft) | HomeGuide average cost (2026) |
|---|---|
| 200 | $1,600 – $3,000 |
| 500 | $4,000 – $7,500 |
| 1,000 | $7,000 – $12,000 |
| 1,500 | $8,000 – $15,000 |
| 2,000 | $12,000 – $18,000 |
| 2,500 | $15,000 – $22,000 |
| 3,000 | $18,000 – $30,000 |
| 5,000 | $20,000 – $40,000 |
| 10,000 | $30,000 – $60,000 |
Angi's figures by project size (2026)3:
| Project size (sq ft) | Angi cost range (2026) |
|---|---|
| Under 500 | $1,500 – $4,000 |
| 500 – 1,000 | $2,000 – $7,000 |
| Over 1,000 | $4,000 – $15,000+ |
HomeAdvisor puts an average 1,000-square-foot floor at $2,000 to $16,000 (2026)2; its page also states a 5,000-square-foot figure with no currency unit, so that figure is excluded here. Forbes's figures by square footage (2024): 250 square feet at $1,500, 500 at $3,000, and 1,000 at $6,0004.
Cost by finish and polish level
HomeGuide's per-square-foot figures by grinding depth (finish style, 2026)1:
| Finish style (grinding depth) | HomeGuide cost per sq ft (2026) |
|---|---|
| Cream finish | $3 – $8 |
| Salt and pepper finish | $4 – $10 |
| Rock cut / aggregate finish | $6 – $12 |
HomeGuide's per-square-foot figures by gloss level (2026)1:
| Gloss level | HomeGuide cost per sq ft (2026) |
|---|---|
| Soft matte | $3 – $6 |
| Low sheen | $4 – $8 |
| Medium gloss | $5 – $10 |
| High gloss | $6 – $15 |
HomeAdvisor's per-square-foot figures by design intricacy (2026)2:
| Design level (HomeAdvisor scope) | HomeAdvisor cost per sq ft (2026) |
|---|---|
| Simple (single layer, basic design) | $2 – $6 |
| Moderate (scoring, multiple colors) | $5 – $8 |
| Advanced (advanced colors, faux finishes, patterns) | $8 – $15 |
Forbes's per-square-foot figures by type of polish (2024): wood-look at $3 to $9, stained at $2 to $12, and epoxy-sealed at $1 to $24. These type labels do not line up with HomeGuide's or HomeAdvisor's categories, so the tables above are not combined. Angi's per-square-foot figures by floor type (2026)3:
| Floor type | Angi cost per sq ft (2026) |
|---|---|
| Garage | $3 – $8 |
| Basement | $3 – $7 |
| Commercial | $5 – $12 |
| Patio / outdoor | $4 – $10 |
| Slab-on-grade | $3 – $8 |
| Elevated slab | $5 – $12 |
Labor and additional costs
- Labor. HomeGuide puts labor at $40 to $100 per hour (2026)1. Angi puts labor at $2 to $6 per square foot, or $60 to $100 per hour for more involved projects, and reports that labor often accounts for 60% to 70% of the total project cost (2026)3. HomeAdvisor reports that each additional grinding pass for a higher shine adds $3 to $5 per square foot (2026)2.
- Materials. Angi's per-square-foot material figures (2026)3: standard sealer at $0.50 to $1, premium sealer at $1 to $2.50, densifier at $0.50 to $1, stain or dye at $2 to $5, decorative aggregate at $3 to $7, and epoxy coating at $4 to $9.
- Staining and coloring. The publishers' figures diverge: HomeAdvisor puts staining at $2 to $10 per square foot (2026)2; HomeGuide puts a single-color stain at $3 to $5 per square foot and complex designs at up to $25 per square foot, with concrete dyeing adding $1 to $3 per square foot (2026)1; Angi puts staining or dyeing at $2 to $5 per square foot (2026)3. These are separately published figures with no stated shared sourcing, and no conclusion about which applies follows from the differences.
- Sealing. HomeAdvisor puts sealing at $0.85 to $1.60 per square foot including cleaning and surface preparation (2026)2; HomeGuide puts concrete sealing at $1 to $3 per square foot (2026)1.
- Other add-ons. Decorative scoring, patterns, or engraving at $3 to $7 per square foot; high-gloss or matte finish upgrades at $1 to $2 per square foot; epoxy or urethane topcoats at $4 to $9 per square foot; crack repair, joint filling, or patching at $1 to $3 per linear foot; moisture mitigation treatments at $2 to $6 per square foot; and surface preparation at $1 to $3 per square foot (Angi, 2026)3. Floor painting at $1.50 to $3 per square foot (HomeAdvisor, 2026)2; logos or custom graphics at $300 to $2,000 or more (HomeGuide, 2026)1.
- Prep and repairs on existing slabs. Concrete leveling at $3 to $12 per square foot and minor concrete repairs at $100 to $800 (HomeGuide, 2026)1. HomeGuide also reports that projects under 1,000 square feet often carry premium pricing of $8 to $15 or more per square foot, while spaces over 5,000 square feet may drop to $3 to $6 per square foot (2026)1.
Hiring a concrete polishing contractor
HomeGuide recommends getting in-person estimates from at least three companies, confirming the company is licensed and insured, requesting an itemized contract and warranty in writing, and agreeing on a payment schedule for work completed rather than paying the full amount up front (2026)1. See our guide to concrete leveling cost if the existing slab needs correction first.
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See our guides to epoxy floor cost, concrete leveling cost, floor repair cost, and radiant floor heating cost.