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BuildingLI.com - BLI Facilities LLC
5.0(
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Serving Copiague, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hector and Moises were excellent! Hector came with one other of their crew and assembled my permanent gazebo. I have stone pavers and they were very careful in cutting them and digging Deep enough to establish a good anchor. They even installed railings for my back stoop. I would highly recommend them! Clean... affordable and professional."
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Response time7 hrs
Recommended by76%of homeowners
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Just Right Carpentry & Painting
4.7(
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Serving Copiague, NY and surrounding areas

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Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1984

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Joseph did a fantastic job in painting the hallway, railings and post for a fair cost. He was very professional, on time, and a good communicator. I highly recommend Just right carpentry & painting!"
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Response time8 hrs
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Recommended by92%of homeowners
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KINGS CONSTRUCTION & FLOORING
5.0(
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Serving Copiague, NY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1985

Credit card accepted

Offers commercial services

"Extremely happy I went with American Flooring for this project. Darrell went above and beyond, the final outcome was top notch. Price was way under the other estimates I received. I highly recommend if you are looking to refinish floors. Definitely calling him again for other rooms in my house."
Response time10 hrs
Response rate96%
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Copiague, NY

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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