Q: How much does it cost to hire someone to refinish wooden stairs?

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.

Q: How long does it take to refinish a set of stairs?

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.

Q: Can you refinish stairs without sanding?

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.

Q: What is the best sandpaper to use for finishing stairs?

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.

Sunch Originals, LLC

Sunch Originals, LLC

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11 years of experience

Sunch Originals LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Tampa Bay Area Hardwood Flooring Contractor We do installation and repairs. Ask us for more details.

"I hired Freddy and Johnny to redo my kitchen cabinets and counters and floors. They did an amazing job I would highly recommend Freddy and Johnny. My kitchen came out way better than I expected its the type of kitchen that belongs in a high-end model home. Thank you, Freddy and Johnny !!!!"

Janeen G on April 2023

Sunch Originals LLC is committed to excellence in every aspect of our business. We uphold a standard of integrity bound by fairness, honesty, and personal responsibility. Our distinction is the quality of service we bring to our customers. Accurate knowledge of our trade combined with ability is what makes us true professionals. Above all, we are watchful of our customers' interests, and make their concerns the basis of our business. Tampa Bay Area Hardwood Flooring Contractor We do installation and repairs. Ask us for more details.

"I hired Freddy and Johnny to redo my kitchen cabinets and counters and floors. They did an amazing job I would highly recommend Freddy and Johnny. My kitchen came out way better than I expected its the type of kitchen that belongs in a high-end model home. Thank you, Freddy and Johnny !!!!"

Janeen G on April 2023

Merinos Custom Construction LLC

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Hi this is Juan Merino, your Florida local Contractor ready to help you in any need at home, we do small repairs, like drywall, paint flooring, kitchen, bathrooms & all related to residential remodeling and much more, my business is qualified with all insurances and count with a Florida State License # CBC1269685 so we can also assist you in commercial construction, residential additions, new construction, permitting and more, feel free to contact me if you have any questions or looking for a free estimate, I’m here at the disposition to assist and help you to any of your residential and commercial needs!

Urban Lifestyles Builder & Remodeler LLC

Urban Lifestyles Builder & Remodeler LLC

13 years of experience

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We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a locally owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today, and we look forward to working with you!

"Ben is very meticulous with his work and a great communicator from start to finish with the project. We will definitely hire him again!!!"

Naomi M on August 2025

We pride ourselves on our extreme professionalism and attention to detail. Our customer satisfaction guarantee will assure you we will not leave your property until you are completely satisfied with our work. As a locally owned and operated business you can trust that we will treat your home as we would treat our own. Give us a call today, and we look forward to working with you!

"Ben is very meticulous with his work and a great communicator from start to finish with the project. We will definitely hire him again!!!"

Naomi M on August 2025

All Around Handyman

All Around Handyman

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8 years of experience

We specialize in handyman services, home repairs, home improvements, painting, ceiling fan installs, TV mounting, furniture assembly, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"I had an excellent experience working with All Around. They did a great job installing a set of attic stairs for me. They were prompt and took the time to answer all of my questions. They completed the work efficiently, with great attention to detail, and caused minimal disruption to my household. They also made sure to leave the workspace clean. I would absolutely hire them again for future projects!"

Luke W on December 2024

We specialize in handyman services, home repairs, home improvements, painting, ceiling fan installs, TV mounting, furniture assembly, and more! We guarantee your satisfaction, and we won’t leave until the job is done right. We pride ourselves on the quality work we provide, while delivering great customer service! Check out all the services we offer below and call -or- click to schedule a free estimate today!

"I had an excellent experience working with All Around. They did a great job installing a set of attic stairs for me. They were prompt and took the time to answer all of my questions. They completed the work efficiently, with great attention to detail, and caused minimal disruption to my household. They also made sure to leave the workspace clean. I would absolutely hire them again for future projects!"

Luke W on December 2024

Pro Remodeling Plus LLC

Pro Remodeling Plus LLC

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Based out of Hernando County. Professional handyman and home remodeling services. Interior trim specialist - crown molding, doors, casing, stairs, custom work. Painting Interior and Exterior. Flooring specialist. Handyman specialist. And much more... Owner run and operated. Quality and customer satisfaction are a priority! CALL- 813-557-3738.

"Julio did a great job and we really like how our shower conversion turned out. He did quality work throughout the project from the beginning to end. Installed a custom shower pan where our tub once was added new board and did all tile work as well as installing grab bars and a bench. He kept us informed with updates on the project as he went. Julio particularly has a passion for getting all the details right. We would definitely use him again."

David D on November 2024

Based out of Hernando County. Professional handyman and home remodeling services. Interior trim specialist - crown molding, doors, casing, stairs, custom work. Painting Interior and Exterior. Flooring specialist. Handyman specialist. And much more... Owner run and operated. Quality and customer satisfaction are a priority! CALL- 813-557-3738.

"Julio did a great job and we really like how our shower conversion turned out. He did quality work throughout the project from the beginning to end. Installed a custom shower pan where our tub once was added new board and did all tile work as well as installing grab bars and a bench. He kept us informed with updates on the project as he went. Julio particularly has a passion for getting all the details right. We would definitely use him again."

David D on November 2024

R J SIMONE ENTERPRISES

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R J SIMONE ENTERPRISES

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R.J. Simone Enterprises is family run and operated with over 30 years of experience in the field. We commercial/ residential restoration specialists who do architectural and structural work. We sometimes use subcontractors to help complete work. (Pricing details coming soon!)

Gator Construction

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Gator Construction Enterprises Inc is a Construction Company, General Contractor, Concrete Contractor, Construction Contractor, Home Builder, Bathroom Remodeler, & Kitchen Remodeler located in Auburndale, Florida and has been servicing all of Auburndale and the surrounding areas for many years. We specialize in Room Additions, New Home Construction, Aluminum Roof, Home Remodeling, Renovations, and much more!Here at Gator Construction Enterprises Inc, our mission is to always provide quality service at an affordable price. The success of our company is due to the dedication we provide to our customers. No matter the job, customer satisfaction is always our number one priority!Don’t hesitate to give us a call!

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Elite Painting & Waterproofing Inc

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Over 30 years experience in Commercial/Residential painting. We also specialize in stucco and siding replacement and pressure washing. We are fully licensed and insured. We offer a great service, extremely competitive prices. We are a General contractor Company and are therefore licensed to take care of not just your painting needs, but also any stucco or siding issues you may have. We work with you hand in hand to ensure that you have a great experience. Please feel free to visit our website to see our references. We specialize and residential and commercial. We will never send anyone to work on your home that we would not use on our own home. All of our staff are skilled and committed to serve your needs. We are members of The Better Business Bureau and are A+ rated. Please call us for FREE ESTIMATES. Thank you for considering us. Call us 813-877-2468.

"I hired Elite Home Paint to repaint my cabinets. Unfortunately my cabinet doors were in very bad shape, as they were partially sanded down and also had paint stripper poorly applied. As I'm a very black and white person, I reached out to Ariel and sent him photos of the doors, and he said he could do the service. When he got at my house with his crew, they saw the doors, and the service was still confirmed to be possible, even though the quality of the doors were bad. They got to it, and when I got home from work that morning (I work nights, so didn’t see the job completed until the next day), I was very disappointed. They didn’t completely sand down the doors or drawers, so all the marks that were on the units showed up on the paint, very poorly. When I contacted Ariel, he blamed the parts on being damaged and that no one would have done the service for the price he did. I explained to him that at no moment, he told me that the condition would have impacted the end product, as I thought he would properly sand and DIDN’T! As I continued to inspect the unit, I found multiple spots with paint drips, parts completely poorly painted, still white (I painted my cabinets black btw). I tried contacting Ariel to try to settle this peacefully and he basically told me the job was done, and BLOCKED my phone number (I know this because when I call it goes directly to voice mail, and when I use a friends phone, he picked up. Sent a msg through Facebook as well and completely ignored. I would leave it alone if it were just the spots of the poor sanding, but all the white spots is completely unacceptable. Very disappointed with the lack of professionalism and poor service, definitely DO NOT RECOMMEND this company."

Christopher P on November 2022

Over 30 years experience in Commercial/Residential painting. We also specialize in stucco and siding replacement and pressure washing. We are fully licensed and insured. We offer a great service, extremely competitive prices. We are a General contractor Company and are therefore licensed to take care of not just your painting needs, but also any stucco or siding issues you may have. We work with you hand in hand to ensure that you have a great experience. Please feel free to visit our website to see our references. We specialize and residential and commercial. We will never send anyone to work on your home that we would not use on our own home. All of our staff are skilled and committed to serve your needs. We are members of The Better Business Bureau and are A+ rated. Please call us for FREE ESTIMATES. Thank you for considering us. Call us 813-877-2468.

"I hired Elite Home Paint to repaint my cabinets. Unfortunately my cabinet doors were in very bad shape, as they were partially sanded down and also had paint stripper poorly applied. As I'm a very black and white person, I reached out to Ariel and sent him photos of the doors, and he said he could do the service. When he got at my house with his crew, they saw the doors, and the service was still confirmed to be possible, even though the quality of the doors were bad. They got to it, and when I got home from work that morning (I work nights, so didn’t see the job completed until the next day), I was very disappointed. They didn’t completely sand down the doors or drawers, so all the marks that were on the units showed up on the paint, very poorly. When I contacted Ariel, he blamed the parts on being damaged and that no one would have done the service for the price he did. I explained to him that at no moment, he told me that the condition would have impacted the end product, as I thought he would properly sand and DIDN’T! As I continued to inspect the unit, I found multiple spots with paint drips, parts completely poorly painted, still white (I painted my cabinets black btw). I tried contacting Ariel to try to settle this peacefully and he basically told me the job was done, and BLOCKED my phone number (I know this because when I call it goes directly to voice mail, and when I use a friends phone, he picked up. Sent a msg through Facebook as well and completely ignored. I would leave it alone if it were just the spots of the poor sanding, but all the white spots is completely unacceptable. Very disappointed with the lack of professionalism and poor service, definitely DO NOT RECOMMEND this company."

Christopher P on November 2022

Plunkhandymanservices

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Plunk handy man services I started my new business about year ago I have been handy man works for many year working on inside homes and outside. I can do many different kinds of work like sheet rock repair to doing and whole room remove mold and bad wood in walls. Texture walls and ceilings. I can do small jobs

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New Life Handyman Services is a full service company dedicated to providing the best possible experience for each individual project. In our trades,, we are very knowledgeable with over three decades of experience personally and from a bloodline of over 200 years experience. The way I approach the project is that of a collaboration between the client and myself which includes pricing. Remember, we are working toward the same finish objective. Your stellar reference is my first priority. When we leave, we clean to the point where the client should not even know we were even there. From the smallest repair to complete custom home construction we can help, even if it is only to consult. List of Services: • Window and Door Repairs Replacements • Custom Interior/ Built-Ins and Exterior Trim • Flood and Wind Damage • Small Repairs to Renovations • Kitchen and Bathroom Remodels • Framing • Project Planning and Consultations • General Consultation • Projects Large or Small • and so much more. For me this is more than a job, it is a calling. Please give us a call and lets discuss your project.

"I needed to have a wall removed in my townhouse to create a large open space. Joe came with his team. They made sure the wall was load bearing, which it wasn't. It was amazing how quickly the wall was removed. That, however, was just the beginning. Once the wall was removed he brought in electricians to make sure that all the outlets that had been in the wall were moved. Then his team repaired the ceiling so there was no sign that a wall had been there. The floor was was oak. He found a floor guy who was able to match the floor where the wall had been. It turned out that the floor required more work because of a slight difference in height between the floor gap and both sides of the floor, which was repaired so as no one would ever know it had been repaired. It was done within the time frame he promised. It looked great!"

Christina S on March 2024

New Life Handyman Services is a full service company dedicated to providing the best possible experience for each individual project. In our trades,, we are very knowledgeable with over three decades of experience personally and from a bloodline of over 200 years experience. The way I approach the project is that of a collaboration between the client and myself which includes pricing. Remember, we are working toward the same finish objective. Your stellar reference is my first priority. When we leave, we clean to the point where the client should not even know we were even there. From the smallest repair to complete custom home construction we can help, even if it is only to consult. List of Services: • Window and Door Repairs Replacements • Custom Interior/ Built-Ins and Exterior Trim • Flood and Wind Damage • Small Repairs to Renovations • Kitchen and Bathroom Remodels • Framing • Project Planning and Consultations • General Consultation • Projects Large or Small • and so much more. For me this is more than a job, it is a calling. Please give us a call and lets discuss your project.

"I needed to have a wall removed in my townhouse to create a large open space. Joe came with his team. They made sure the wall was load bearing, which it wasn't. It was amazing how quickly the wall was removed. That, however, was just the beginning. Once the wall was removed he brought in electricians to make sure that all the outlets that had been in the wall were moved. Then his team repaired the ceiling so there was no sign that a wall had been there. The floor was was oak. He found a floor guy who was able to match the floor where the wall had been. It turned out that the floor required more work because of a slight difference in height between the floor gap and both sides of the floor, which was repaired so as no one would ever know it had been repaired. It was done within the time frame he promised. It looked great!"

Christina S on March 2024

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