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Diaz Painting & Renovations LLC
4.9(
112
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Serving Germantown, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2010

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The crew did a great job!, They corrected imperfections in the drywall and painted several coats . Completed project by installing flooring and and stairs. Would definitely rehire for future projects!"
bathroom remodeling
bathroom remodeling
bathroom remodeling
bathroom remodeling
bathroom remodeling

+62

Response time2 days
Response rate98%
7 neighbors recently requested a quote
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JW Home Improvement
4.6(
4,799
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Serving Germantown, MD and surrounding areas

Approved (Corporate)

In business since 2001

Warranties offered

Credit card accepted

"We were very pleased with the quality of work delivered on our project to repair our indoor stair railing. Over a period of two decades our cat had used the railing posts as a scratching post. We were concerned that the repair might not be esthetically pleasing without a full replacement. We were delighted that a pleasing and economical solution was delivered for this project in the promised timeframe. The assigned worker communicated well, offered options and delivered beyond our expectations."
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EXTERIOR PAINTING
KITCHEN REMODEL
Jesse Wertjes with Angie!

+8

21 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by87%of homeowners
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Jim Ness
4.9(
25
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Serving Germantown, MD and surrounding areas

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In business since 1985

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

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!

Shower tile work and rot
Shower tile work and rot
Shower tile work and rot
Shower tile work and rot
Jumbo Lego style Wall

+13

Response time1 day
5 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Mendez Painting Services LLC
4.7(
274
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Serving Germantown, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

Super Service Award Winner

In business since 1995

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Mr. Mendez and his crew did an excellent job with our skylights installation and painting our shutters and also painting our kitchen and family room. He is very responsive and completed the work very efficiently. Will definitely be calling him again for more painting projects. Highly recommend him. UPDATED AS OF 02/27/2022: Mr. Mendez also replaced our stair railing. He built everything from scratch. He also replaced some light fixtures. He does so much more besides painting. We plan on calling him when we renovate our lower family room."
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+83

Response time2 days
4 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by89%of homeowners
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Home Valet Pros LLC
5.0(
14
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Serving Germantown, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2025

Free estimates

Warranties offered

Home Valet Pros is your trusted local handyman service, providing skilled, reliable home repairs and maintenance across Anne Arundel, Howard, and Montgomery Counties. Our licensed, insured, background-checked technicians handle carpentry, drywall, painting, tile work, fixture replacements, light plumbing, light electrical, and a full range of home repair projects with professionalism and care.

My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs
My jobs

+6

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Paul Baron and Associates
5.0(
21
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Serving Germantown, MD and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1994

Free estimates

Customers say: Quality work

"Paul is excellent. He has done a lot of work for me. Installed bath tubs, tile, cabinets, sinks, faucets, toilets, fence, new slider, total kitchen remodel, stair railing. He is always prompt and always will come back no hesitation. He is very trustworthy and friendly. His work is excellent and he goes up and beyond code. Knows the ins and outs of construction which others don't know."
Bath
Stairs
Flooring
Flooring
decking

+7

1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Germantown, MD

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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