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Monroe Construction
5.0(
6
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Serving Petal, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2019

Free estimates

Small jobs welcome

"I hired Monroe Construction to upgrade our house from a 100 to 200 amp box and totally rewire the house. They did it all and also added some outlets and a ceiling fan. The way the house was built provided many challenges but they overcame it all and did an excellent job. I will definitely be calling them for future renovations."
Response time3 days
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Do Stuff To Stuff, LLC
5.0(
7
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Serving Petal, MS and surrounding areas

In business since 2021

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Daniel is one of a kind and can do just about anything. He didn't just install lights in my studio, he did wood work, wiring, and flooring. He did an amazing job and did it quickly!"
Response time3 days
Response rate88%
Recommended by71%of homeowners
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Petal, MS

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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