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R&S Floor Paint And More
4.9(
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Serving Section, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

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"Fabulous job at an honest price! Repaired/replaced toilet, flange, subflooring and vinyl flooring in 4 days! I'm planning on re-hiring for more jobs in the future. They were neat and tidy, very considerate and left my home cleaner than when they arrived. Many thanks, guys!"
Recommended by92%of homeowners
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Honesty & Fidelity Transportation
5.0(
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Serving Section, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2014

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"Emmanuel and Luis truly took good care of all my stuff. Nothing was broken or scratched. They went above and beyond with everything. Moving is truly stressful and the way they took care of things was one less thing I had to worry about."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Handyman services
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Serving Section, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 2017

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"We were very impressed with Wallins contracting. Very kind and helpful. He was very kind and prompt and very efficient! Our floors turned out beautiful! Highly recommend!"
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Meadow Exteriors
5.0(
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Serving Section, AL and surrounding areas

In business since 1999

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The installation team(owner and one employee) knew one another and has installed the same windows over and over again so everything was installed perfectly. They placed drop clothes in the areas they worked on and cleaned up with a shop vac and nothing was damaged. Meadow Exteriors is a small company but in my opinion their aim is to be the best not the biggest company. I am very pleased with their results. I paid half down when I signed the contract ($7500) and it took about a month before my windows were ready. I highly recommend this company. <br />"
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Section, AL

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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