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Forest Flooring
4.9(
106
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Serving Great Lakes, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2012

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Orest came to the home to see what was needed, gave me an estimate, and came to do the work the next day! His communication was excellent, and his work was outstanding! He repaired a broken handrail and added matching supports to the other rail. Orest rook the upstairs banister apart to make it secure and reinforced the downstairs banister, as well. By the time the work was finished, all the handrails and banisters were rock solid, and better than the day the house was built! I highly recommend Forest Flooring for their skill and craftsmanship, attention to detail and customer service!"
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Kitchen Floor Repair
Kitchen Floor Repair
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Response time3 hrs
Recommended by98%of homeowners
My Property Masters
4.3(
162
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Serving Great Lakes, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2008

Emergency services offered

Warranties offered

"I truly recommend Daniel and his worker on work they did on repairing my stairs and they was definitely cheaper than all the rest, and they did a great job!!!! I will be hiring him to do my drywall for my basement. So all I’m saying is they did my stairs with in two days!!! I will see you soon. Thank You! Ms Mary…"
Response time8 hrs
355 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by64%of homeowners
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Chrysalis Unbound Custom Decorating and Remodeling
4.7(
25
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Serving Great Lakes, IL and surrounding areas

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In business since 2001

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"Roman is a professional does a great job cuts no corners the workmanship is top notch if your looking to have a railing system installed he's your man would recommend him highly"
1 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by72%of homeowners
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Rhodium Contractors
4.2(
6
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Serving Great Lakes, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Moises and his crew did a great job .They were clean, efficient and and knowledgeable when it came time for their input . My Fiancé is very very picky and she could not of been happier with the outcome of both the quality of the work and pricing . A totally awesome experience . In fact we will be having them back later this summer for additional projects"
Response time9 hrs
Recommended by50%of homeowners
Gabriel Taylor
New to Angi

Serving Great Lakes, IL and surrounding areas

Approved

Emergency services offered

Small jobs welcome

Offers commercial services

My name is Gabriel Taylor. I attended Colombia College with a Bachelor of Arts. Upon graduation, i entered the advertising world fabricating models and props for t.v. and print ads. My knowledge of tools expanded greatly. Having always been handy, this fine tuning of shop skills led me to realize that there's much more job availability in home repair/ remodeling/ etc. Now, with 25 years of experience under my thumb, there is little that i haven't come across in the world of trade work. From electrical, carpentry, plumbing, painting, locksmithing, tile, etc., i always deliver quality results with a strong artistic awareness and touch. Caring for the customers wants and needs is primary. I believe in giving them exactly what i would want in a skilled worker in my home. Kindness, honesty, cleanliness, reliability, and quality results.

FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Great Lakes, IL

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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