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JPC Remodeling
4.8(
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Serving Midway, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2009

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"My porch needed TLC. The company painted and repaired the ceiling on my porch. They removed the paint on my columns taking them back to natural wood, before painting, replaced the pieces on the bottoms and repainted them white. The best part is I have beautiful, wide steps. They are strong, have hand rails! I'm so pleased with the job they did! I have future projects, which I will hire them."
New roofing
New roofing
New roofing
New roofing
New roofing

+37

Response time11 hrs
Response rate94%
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Unique Landscaping & Contracting, LLC
4.6(
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Serving Midway, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"I was grateful that they were willing to take on a small job of finishing some deck work. Kyle was professional and efficient in getting the work done. . I am very pleased with the work and look forward to calling on them again when needs arise."
Front Steps
Front Steps
Decking
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Over Hang Finish

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Response time2 days
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Recommended by85%of homeowners
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Marin's Construction
5.0(
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Serving Midway, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 1998

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We recently had some water damage so without hesitation we called Cody whom we have used for several projects over the past few years. We are always extremely happy with Codyâ s work wether it be be drywall, painting, roofing etc. He is very reliable, honest and hard working. We would highly recommend using Marins Construction for any project you have. Top notch work!"
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Midway, KY

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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