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Refresh Decking and Carpentry Services
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Serving Harriman, TN and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2017

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"Buster Fox is very professional - on time, does job as discussed, and most importantly, involves you as the project progresses to be sure it is completed to your satisfaction. I would definitely hire him again."
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House Doctors of Knoxville
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Serving Harriman, TN and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2025

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"I recently hired House Doctors of Knoxville for some repairs around my home, and I couldn’t be happier with the service! From the moment I contacted them, they were professional, responsive, and scheduled the job quickly. The handyman who came out was punctual, friendly, and clearly skilled—he fixed my leaky faucet, patched some drywall, and even helped hang a heavy mirror perfectly straight. The work was done efficiently, with great attention to detail, and everything was left clean when he finished. The pricing was fair and transparent—no surprises on the bill. As a new business, they’re off to an amazing start, and I can already tell they’re going to do great things. Highly recommend them to anyone needing reliable home repairs—I’ll definitely be calling them again for future projects!”"
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Harriman, TN

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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