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Trichell Trimwork
4.9(
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Serving Fort-necessity, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Very professional and nice people very helpful no problems whatsoever. They do very good work at a reasonable rate. I would definitely hire them again I have hired them many times in the past they have worked for many contractors that I have been around and seen their work here in Monroe and West Monroe area. Michael is a tournament Carpenter in any area including trim and doors and baseboard and moldings and framing Carpenter. Etc.. Excellent work.."
Response time3 days
Recommended by80%of homeowners
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Doors, Floors & More
4.3(
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Serving Fort-necessity, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2013

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"He has done a very good job for me! I have had no problems, he has been real efficient, and Dustin provides good quality of work. I have already recommended him to others and will continue to do so!"
Response time11 hrs
Response rate89%
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Trisler Construction
3.7(
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Serving Fort-necessity, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

We pride our company on reliability, great communication, integrity, and quality work. We are experts in our trade and will do our best to keep you as educated as we can on your particular task or project. We look forward to earning your business!

Response time2 days
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Hampton Enterprise LLC
3.7(
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Serving Fort-necessity, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 1989

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I only use James when I need some work done to my house. He responds fast, gets the work done quicker than just about anyone else I've ever used and seems very concerned with leaving his customers happy."
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Dew It All Construction
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Serving Fort-necessity, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

Established in 2017, Dew It All Construction is committed to excellence and continues to be an outstanding business in the West Monroe, LA area. Dew It All Construction prides itself on an outstanding record of quality service. We are excited that you have expressed an interest in our services and we look forward to working with you call us today for a free estimate! \n\n\n \n

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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Fort-necessity, 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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