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Masterpiece Builders
4.7(
14
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Serving Athens, AL and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2022

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

"Did a horrible job. David uses low quality wood, screws are missing and unevenly placed, boards are warping badly after 2 months, uses wrong gate hinges and stained wood way too early (1 coat) causing fading and sticky sap. I HIGHLY don?t recommend this dude!!!!"
Response time1 day
Response rate90%
Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Morales Painting
4.3(
10
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Serving Athens, AL and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Hired this company to do several things at a mobile home for my boys. It cost $2800. Way overpriced. They used used supplies, got paint all over the floor. I will be honest the quality and service I got done looked like a bunch of fifth graders came in and did the work. The existing trim that was on the doors they painted green the same color of the walls. You don?t paint trim when you?re not told to. The trim above the closet door was placed too high. Now there?s a gap in the wall that I paid to have covered up."
Response time11 hrs
Response rate99%
37 neighbors recently requested a quote
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R Vega Construction
New to Angi

Serving Athens, AL and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Vega Construction has built an excellent reputation for customer satisfaction by providing quick estimates, great attention to detail, and competitive pricing. We service both residential and commercial properties. We give you the peace of mind you need to give your home the attention it deserves. Call us today and let's get started!

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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Athens, 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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