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Henderson Builders
5.0(
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Serving Mount Sterling, KY and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 1980

Free estimates

Warranties offered

"They came, did the job, and did the ramp in one day! Very professional, the ramp is better than before. Highly recommended!"
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kitchen
bathroom
Response time5 hrs
Response rate92%
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Unique Landscaping & Contracting, LLC
4.6(
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Serving Mount Sterling, KY and surrounding areas

Angi Approved

In business since 2020

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Hired them to pour a concrete pad. Pad was poured 2 months ago, & the quote included removing the forms as well as putting the dirt back around the pad. I've been told repeatedly that they would come back & finish, still haven't come back after 2 months. Texts & phone calls are ignored."
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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 Mount Sterling, KY and surrounding areas

Angi 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 Mount Sterling, 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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