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Trim Works
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Serving Gastonia, NC and surrounding areas

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"As a homeowner in Charlotte NC, I would like to recommend Glen Sturgeon for any home construction project. He has worked at our home on two different projects & we look forward to having him come back & work on future projects. He is highly skilled & detail oriented. In addition to his technical skills, he is a great communicator and that includes coordinating with his clients. As I mentioned before, we will not hesitate to reach out to Glen when working on future projects."
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Mr. Handyman of East and West Charlotte to Belmont
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Serving Gastonia, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2003

Warranties offered

Small jobs welcome

"I thought the fee was a little high. Otherwise, I felt the company did a good job and met my needs."
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Groovy Services
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Serving Gastonia, NC and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Very responsive. High quality work from Marcus. Only issue was the date of the work - used them for two projects, and both times the execution date was pushed 1-3 days from what was originally communicated. "
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Gastonia, NC

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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