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Great Detail Enterprises, LLC
4.3(
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Serving Louisville, KY and surrounding areas

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In business since 2010

Free estimates

Customers say: Quick response

"Absolutely pleased with the deck and porch. The team was professional and competent. I will be hiring this company again for our next project."
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Response time2 days
Response rate91%
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Stars 'n Stripes Handyman, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Louisville, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

In business since 2022

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"Dennis provided a competitive quote. He communicated when the lumber would arrive and when he would begin the project. He is definitely a professionits and takes great pride in his work "
Response time3 hrs
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Valor & Grace Contracting
New to Angi

Serving Louisville, KY and surrounding areas

Approved

Small jobs welcome

Credit card accepted

As a proud veteran-owned business, we bring the same dedication, discipline, and attention to detail from military service into every home we work on. Our mission is simple: to provide reliable, high-quality handyman services that residential customers can trust.\n\nFrom small repairs to larger home improvement projects, we handle every job with professionalism, respect, and a friendly attitude. We understand that your home is your most important investment, and we treat it as if it were our own.\n\nWhen you choose us, you’re not just hiring a handyman — you’re partnering with someone who values integrity, clear communication, and getting the job done right the first time.\n\nLet’s make your home projects stress-free and done with pride.

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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Louisville, 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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