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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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Deep South Home Improvements
5.0(
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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
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Sharper Flooring LLC.
5.0(
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Serving Ponchatoula, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"professional and timely. clean and thorough plus did more than asked. Would highly recommend to friends and family. Very detail oriented and organized."
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ROYAL RENOVATIONS
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Serving Ponchatoula, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2011

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The provider is very responsive and keep the site clean and well organized. They gave me a quote about 10% less than similar service provided by Lowes (which has spoiled contractors you have to wait 5-6 weeks to arrive).
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C.E.S. Painting LLC
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Serving Ponchatoula, LA and surrounding areas

In business since 2009

Free estimates

"Ken is a professional. He arrived on time for the estimate and began the work when he said he would. He power washed my house and sidewalk - which made it look wonderful!. The rotting wood on my shop turned into severe rot from wood ants. So the job expanded to replacing several 2X4 and the entire exterior. Ken repaired it all, rebuilt my exterior doors to the shop and the painting is excellent. On my home, there were spots that needed repair and Ken did that. I am very pleased with his work. Everyday the area was left neat. Ken and his crew are very friendly and polite.
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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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