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NWA Remodeling and Roofing
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Serving Lowell, AR and surrounding areas

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In business since 2022

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"Byron was very professional and completed the projects in a very timely manner. I would recommend his company to anyone looking for interior remodeling."
Response time1 day
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Serving Lowell, AR and surrounding areas

In business since 2000

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Emergency services offered

"Jeremy is the best handyman I've ever worked with! He's knowledgeable about a wide-range of home projects from door repair to roofing, and he looks for the most cost effective ways of achieving the desired end result! He fixed our door by repairing the jamb and hardware, rather than buying a whole new door and jamb setup for example! He's a very honest and understanding guy!"
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Lowell, AR

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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