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R&S Floor Paint And More
4.9(
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Serving Albertville, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"We had our out door shutters painted on our house and they removed and installed a new Garage door for us. Randall and his crew did an excellent job and was done professionally. We would highly recommend them to our friends. Did a great job and were on time and very trustworthy. Would hire them again.."
Response time4 days
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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BlackRidge Contracting
5.0(
9
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Serving Albertville, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"They did a amazing job. They weed eated and mowed my yard and it looked 10 times better than what it did look like. I would totally hire them again!!"
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+7

Response time5 hrs
Response rate100%
Recommended by33%of homeowners
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Tony's Roofing and Repair Service
4.7(
10
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Serving Albertville, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I called for the repair with short notice and the next day Tony came and made the repair just before it started to rain. Timing was perfect and I was pleased with the results!"
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+50

Response time2 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Albertville, AL

Hiring a pro to refinish wooden stairs means labor makes up 20% to 30% of your total budget. That price covers sanding, staining, and sealing each step. In most cases, a certified refinisher can tackle a 10-step staircase in about two hours, then apply stain and sealant for a durable, eye-catching finish that stands up to daily traffic.

A pro can sand a standard 10-step staircase in roughly two hours, then needs another four to six hours for each coat of stain and sealant to dry. DIYers should budget up to a week for sanding, staining, and sealing in stages. With a crew on site, the bulk of the work is completed in a single day, minimizing disruptions while still achieving a high-quality finish.

It’s possible to refinish stairs without full-scale sanding by using chemical strippers, power buffers, or simply layering a fresh finish over the existing coat. Chemical strippers break down old stains and sealants, while buffers quickly shave off surface material. Even so, a quick hand-sand with fine-grit paper helps the new finish bond properly and look smooth. As always, suit up in protective gear and follow product directions to keep your wood—and yourself—safe.

For most stair projects, you’ll want two sandpaper grits. Begin with 80- to 120-grit to strip the old finish and even out rough spots, then move to 150- to 220-grit for a smooth, ready-for-stain surface. A power sander speeds up the coarse pass, but switches to hand sanding with the fine grit in corners and along edges to keep abrasion even and give stain or sealer something to grab onto.

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