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World Painting Company
3.9(
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Serving Harvel, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2002

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I contacted World Painting after CertaPro dropped out of sight.  We quickly got an appointment with them and they were ready to give us a bid that day.  The price was reasonable and it included power washing, caulking, and painting our porch floor along with the entire house.
They were able to start within the week and kept us updated through out the project, letting us know what was the next step and when it would be completed.  Customer service was excellent.  When I had a question they called me back within the hour. 
They did an amazing job and we have gotten tons of compliments on it.  We would definitely use them again.
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Hair Salon Remodel
Restoring Historical Home
Remodeling Cabinets
Recommended by78%of homeowners
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Do it Right Construction
5.0(
3
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Serving Harvel, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Had a bad contractor, then we hired Bob...he listened to what we wanted, added a few ideas and finished the project making my wife and myself very happy with the outcome...we will definitely use him again!"
Response time4 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Mcelrea Construction Services, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Harvel, IL and surrounding areas

In business since 2010

Free estimates

"I was very impressed with Sean. Ultimate professional who took the time to explain the details and the best value. Customer service is a big issue for me and Sean fit right in and made me fell comfortable with what needed to be done. Wish there were more down to earth folks like him. Anybody that doesnt use Mcelrea Construction Services are missing out!! Thanks Sean"
Response time1 day
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Harvel, 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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