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Cannon General Contracting
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Serving Gridley, CA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2002

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I am very happy with the work done by Cannon General Contracting. They showed up when they said they would, did excellent work and kept us informed throughout the project. Everything was completed on time and with great care. It’s hard to find contractors you can truly trust and Scott and his team are definitely one of them! I highly recommend them."
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First Class Floors
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Serving Gridley, CA and surrounding areas

In business since 2023

"These guys did an awesome job! Very easy to work with, good communication and super timely! They fit us right in their schedule and made quick work of our floors. They came out gorgeous! Their pricing couldn't be beat and the quality of their work is awesome! Will definitely be calling Quintin for future flooring projects :)"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Hampton Enterprise LLC
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Serving Gridley, CA 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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Preussen Construction
New to Angi

Serving Gridley, CA and surrounding areas

After going to college and realizing that engineering isn’t for me, I spent more than five years working on some of the most amazing projects in Boulder, Colorado. Through these projects I learned how to properly and safely install many finish details, including but not limited to: Doors, cabinets, closet shelving, trim, and ceiling work. I take pride in helping clients get the finish product that they want in a clearly communicated and timely manner.

FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Gridley, CA

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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