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Greenwood Painting & Construction
4.5(
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Serving Diamond, MO and surrounding areas

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In business since 1994

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Honest, dependable, great workmanship, on time. Would definitely recommend and hire again myself."
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Response time2 days
Response rate90%
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Craftsman Remodeling
4.6(
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Serving Diamond, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 1970

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Craftsman Remodeling, (Ron's crew) did a great job and the price was reasonable. I've already had compliments and referred them to a neighbor."
Response time1 day
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Greenwood Painting and Construction
4.5(
22
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Serving Diamond, MO and surrounding areas

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"PAINTED MY DECK RAILING ON TIME. REPLACED SOME ROTTEN BOARDS ON DECK RAILING IN TIMELY MATTER. PAINT STARTED PEELING THE FOURTH DAY AFTER THEY PAINTED. CALLED THEM AND THEY IMMEDIATELY CAME OUT AND FIXED THE PROBLEM. WOULD USE THEM AGAIN."
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Response time4 hrs
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Diamond, MO

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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