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Monroe Construction
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Serving Hattiesburg, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I highly recommend James Monroe Construction. They recently did some painting for us. They also made some repairs to some of our sheetrock and wallpaper. They did an awesome job. It looks great. They are professional and respectful. I will hire them again."
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Simmons Woodworks,LLC
5.0(
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Serving Hattiesburg, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"My kitchen table and bench turned out beautifully! The craftsmanship and quality is so good I’m trying to decide what else I can have him build for me! Lisa"
15”x48”x33.5 table. The color scheme is dark walnut top and distressed white with black. Can be customized to your color preferences.
Rustic farmhouse style table
Carpentry - Woodworking Project
Carpentry - Woodworking Project
Carpentry - Woodworking Project

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Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Do Stuff To Stuff, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Hattiesburg, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"This gentleman has helped me out of SEVERAL binds. He has done everything from small appliance repair and installation, to full electrical installation of commercial space. I recommend him HIGHLY!! Dependable and affordable!!"
Response time3 days
Response rate88%
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Hattiesburg, MS

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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