You guys asked for it! A complete, quick overview of the staircase refinishing process! *Edited to add... I also applied a Varathane pre-stain wood conditioner prior to staining. This project took me 16 hours to complete. 8 of those hours were straight sanding. (I was so full of sawdust I didn't want to stop and then have to come back to it.) Please note, this is not a service I'm offering for others at this time. Save this so you can come back to reference it if you're planning to refinish your