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JK Home & Business Repair/Improvements Inc
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Serving Etna Green, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I waited weeks and weeks for them to come. They did what they were supposed to but I did need work on a shelf that is slanted and they were not able to get that part of the work as time ran out."
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Christopher Amstutz Carpentry and Handyman
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Serving Etna Green, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

Free estimates

We are a locally owned and operated company that values honesty and integrity and treats your home as if it were our own. We offer a variety of General Contractor services that are customizable to each individual project. You will find us to be competitively priced, paying close attention to the details of each and every project that we are involved with. We look forward to building lasting relationships and guarantee your satisfaction!

Response time9 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Ricks Handyman Service
New to Angi

Serving Etna Green, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Looking for expert remodeling services in South Bend? Look no further than Rick's Handyman Service. Our skilled team sets us apart from the competition. Contact us today for all your home project needs.

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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Etna Green, IN

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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