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Sariales CO Limited Liability Company
4.8(
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Serving Alexandria, LA and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Did an awesome job on repairing my fence after hurricane Laura, did whatever was asked of him to do and more, worked tirelessly in crazy temperatures to make sure the job was completed on time and done right. would most certainly hire him again."
Remodel
Remodel
Remodel
Remodel
Remodel

+10

Response time8 hrs
Recommended by88%of homeowners
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Wood-Worx Home Renovations
5.0(
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Serving Alexandria, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My deck had a few rotted and loose boards and the stairs were in bad shape. Great quote, quality work, and quick turnaround time. Will certainly be using him again for my home projects and repairs."
Shower Tile Job
Response time1 day
Jack Of All LLC
5.0(
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Serving Alexandria, LA and surrounding areas

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

Credit card accepted

We have the experience and dedication to bring your dreams to reality! Specializing in Handyman, Remodeling and Carpentry services; We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won't leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Call or click for your FREE estimate today!\n\n\n\n

Remodeling - General Project
Remodeling - General Project
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Trisler Construction
3.7(
3
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Serving Alexandria, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

Response time2 days
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Alexandria, LA

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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