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Snowden Construction LLC
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Serving Basalt, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Everything went great clean and professional and great work and communication. Would highly recommend these guys to any one to take care of repairs."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Jorgensen Cabinets
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Serving Basalt, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"It was amazing and incredible. They cleaned up after themselves, they always completed the job on time, there is no delay in workmanship and I am more than extremely happy and I will continue to use them."
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Hampton Enterprise LLC
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Serving Basalt, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I only use James when I need some work done to my house. He responds fast, gets the work done quicker than just about anyone else I've ever used and seems very concerned with leaving his customers happy."
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Everything Home Improvements
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Serving Basalt, ID and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"They did a great job installing my vinyl plank flooring. Iâ  ve also hired them to tile my surround in my bathroom. This week I had them retexture and paint the ceilings. They did an excellent job!"
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Response time5 hrs
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Basalt, ID

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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