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One Bath Solutions
4.9(
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Serving Ponchatoula, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2015

Free estimates

Credit card accepted

"Great ! Hired David for other needed repair issues . Arrived promptly and knew exactly what to do . There was no charge since he had worked on this area before . A part wore out, no charge for replacement . Would I hire him again ? Yes indeed !"
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Recommended by100%of homeowners
Deep South Home Improvements
5.0(
16
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Serving Ponchatoula, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2008

Free estimates

"Al was on time and worked very hard. He displays a work ethic that we don't see anymore. He finished all exterior/interior painting projects on time and with superior results. He took care to ensure his work areas were cleaner than before he began. I would recommend him to anyone who really wants first-rate results. His pricing is very reasonable as well."
Response time3 hrs
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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ROYAL RENOVATIONS
4.3(
27
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Serving Ponchatoula, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"In order to install, they had to demo the old windows and re-create the openings to fit the new windows, as well as replace some siding. They did an excellent job, at a reasonable price for the amount of work it entailed."
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Ponchatoula, LA

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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