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Wood-Worx Home Renovations
5.0(
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Serving Deridder, 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."
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Response time1 day
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EJ Drywall Services
4.5(
15
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Serving Deridder, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

"Great painting job. Even returned when the ceiling paint did not match. Mr. Joseph come back and repainted the ceiling in 2 rooms. Only complaint was they were a little messy and left paint on some of the floors."
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+195

Recommended by93%of homeowners
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Golden Key Contracting - Home Facebook
3.9(
5
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Serving Deridder, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"They showed up when they said they would or let me know ahead of time so I wasn t hanging in the wind. They where both hard workers and did the job they were asked to do. I will hire them again."
Response time2 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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D&B Contracting
3.3(
5
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Serving Deridder, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"This company was amazing to work with. Very professional, courteous, and timely owner of this company was very hands-on, even though he had his own teams and foreman. I had multiple jobs done for a business at different stages. Estimate was good. Professionalism was amazing and overall very respectful and affordable. Would highly recommend for your next project."
Tear out
Tear out
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Paint prep
Door frame prep

+7

Response time3 hrs
Recommended by50%of homeowners
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Abshire Custom Cabinetry
5.0(
1
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Serving Deridder, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They were quick to respond. The men they sent stayed on the job until it was completed. They fixed my door problems and deadbolt lock. I feel safe again in my house. Thank you so much."
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+176

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