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DWC Restoration Inc
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Serving Madison, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2007

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Cody did an awesome job. His crew and himself showed u to do the work that we needed repaired. They showed up on time and completed the job right away. Cody has excellent customer service and we will use him for jobs in the future."
Recommended by83%of homeowners
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Norse Remodeling
4.6(
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Serving Madison, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2018

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Fair price and work so far has been nice. Everything I have asked to be done has been completed. Jake takes pride in his work and does a great job walking through the project with you."
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Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Lockhard's Handyman Services
5.0(
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Serving Madison, IN and surrounding areas

In business since 2024

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I hired Lockhard's Handyman to do several small jobs around my house. Chris was on time and was very professional. I felt he did a great job in a very timely manner. 10/10 will be calling them back!"
Response time6 hrs
Response rate91%
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Madison, 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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