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Hahn Home Improvement
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Serving Harlan, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Offers commercial services

"Austin did an amazing job installing my flooring and painting the interiorof my house. He was very courteous and easy to talk to, he answered all my questions and concerns. I plan on hiring him again in the future to do more work on my house."
Response time10 mins
2 neighbors recently requested a quote
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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MS Concrete LP
4.1(
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Serving Harlan, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 1990

Free estimates

"The project went very well.  It was our first large home improvement project, so I was a bit nervous.  I shouldn't have been.  The quality of work was fantastic.  Menno and his crew did an amazing job.  My only complaint is that he took on too many projects and so instead of taking the 3 weeks that he quoted, it took more like 6 weeks.  He and his crew were nice and polite and cleaned up after each day.  They consulted me as the project was progressing to make sure I was happy with everything.
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Concrete Boulders
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+35

Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Quality Construction
3.3(
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Serving Harlan, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 1988

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"They did a great job on the work and were excellent. I liked that the owner was always on the job and doing most of the work. We had a couple of guys do work previously for us and the owners were only around when it was time to pay. I can't say enough good things and praises for them. I have no complaints as they were simply excellent."
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+47

Recommended by66%of homeowners
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Elite Flooring and Remodeling
2.6(
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Serving Harlan, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2005

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Needed to replace broken crawlspace window. He gave me options that saved me money and I was impressed with the extras that he did on the work. Will definitely keep in mind for future projects."
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Laminate
Jacuzzi Tube & Backsplash
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+9

Response time2 days
Recommended by61%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Harlan, IN

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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