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Sean Gleason Home Improvements

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Sean Gleason Home Improvements

5.00(
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Recommended by 100% of Angi customers
Recommended by 100% of HomeAdvisor customers
36 years of experience

Welcome to Sean Gleason Home Improvements, the leading general contractor serving Lincoln and the surrounding areas. With over 30 years of experience in projects ranging from kitchen remodels to interior painting, we look forward to earning your business. Call today for a free estimate!

"Excellent communication throughout the process! The install was done in a timely and professional manner, and we couldnâ t be happier."

Michelle D on September 2024

Welcome to Sean Gleason Home Improvements, the leading general contractor serving Lincoln and the surrounding areas. With over 30 years of experience in projects ranging from kitchen remodels to interior painting, we look forward to earning your business. Call today for a free estimate!

"Excellent communication throughout the process! The install was done in a timely and professional manner, and we couldnâ t be happier."

Michelle D on September 2024

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Dunn's Home Improvement

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Dunn's Home Improvement

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Recommended by 93% of Angi customers
Recommended by 93% of HomeAdvisor customers
7 years of experience

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs, and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work, and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. We will treat your home or business as we would treat our own. Give Dunn's Home Improvement a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"I gave him two stars because part of the work he did was good, but other parts not so much. He came back to fix it but even thou it looks better, it does not look very professional."

Dinorah R on March 2023

We take great pride in our experience, expertise, quality, and customer service that we provide to meet the consumers' needs. It is our mission to provide excellent workmanship, and complete customer satisfaction from start to completion of a project. In order to understand the needs, and expectations of our customers, we take great care to work, and communicate with every customer in a professional manner. Our reputation is based on service, safety, and quality, regardless of how large or small the job. We will treat your home or business as we would treat our own. Give Dunn's Home Improvement a call today, we look forward to working with you!

"I gave him two stars because part of the work he did was good, but other parts not so much. He came back to fix it but even thou it looks better, it does not look very professional."

Dinorah R on March 2023

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James McCarthy Painting & Powerwashing

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James McCarthy Painting & Powerwashing

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9 years of experience
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I'm a professional painter with More than 30 years of experience in interior and exterior painting. I'm very interested in this opportunity and believe my skills would be a great fit. I have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation. I'm based in Ellsworth and would be thrilled to work with you!

I'm a professional painter with More than 30 years of experience in interior and exterior painting. I'm very interested in this opportunity and believe my skills would be a great fit. I have a valid driver's license and reliable transportation. I'm based in Ellsworth and would be thrilled to work with you!

FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Bangor, ME

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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