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Franklin's Finishing Touches, LLC
5.0(
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Serving Shippensburg, PA and surrounding areas

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In business since 2016

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"I could not be happier with the decision to hire Franklin's Finishing Touches. Such quality work at great prices. The owner takes great pride in his work. Not only is he a great painter, he can do flawless drywall repairs, and woodwork. Trustworthy, on time, at the price quoted. I have already decided to have him do more jobs that I was going to let go until next year. He is that good."
Response time7 hrs
Response rate86%
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Jaworski All-Trade
5.0(
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Serving Shippensburg, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2020

"I was very happy with the amount of communication that Tyler had regarding scheduling and the explaining the process of the work that was going to be completed. He showed great knowledge and professionalism during the entire process. Overall extremely happy with the work that was done and in the amount of time. Just moved into our new home 3 months ago and will have plenty of projects in the future -would definitely consider hiring Tyler again in the future."
Recommended by100%of homeowners
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Central Lending Svc Inc dba Credit Central
5.0(
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Serving Shippensburg, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2003

Emergency services offered

"Since we are looking in to buy in Ohio, Mark could not work with us due to not being licensed there.  He was very helpful and spent several minutes on the phone answering questions and helping me understand a couple different unconventional loans. <br />"
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Eco Builder Services Co
3.7(
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Serving Shippensburg, PA and surrounding areas

In business since 2006

Free estimates

Emergency services offered

"The estimate was provided the same day they came to look at the roof.  The estimate was detailed and easy to read.  Gino kept me informed of all the steps and the work was completed on time.  Very professional. <br />"
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FAQs for wood stairs and railings repair projects in Shippensburg, PA

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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