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Which comes first...refinishing FLOORS or painting?

16 years ago

hi,

first-time completely overwhelmed homeowner. we're trying not to use a gc to cut down on costs. we will do the hvac, painting, electricity and floors before move-in.

i know the hvac is first however are redoing the floors after painting? it would seem to me painting is last...

any info is appreciated. thanks!

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tnacab
16 years ago
That question can get you many different answers. I sand floors from time to time and it depends on how the floor is done. If you sand them yourself your probably going to make alot of dust, bump into the walls a time or two,and if you dont put a hole in the wall your doing good. If you hire a professional they might or might not have a vacuum system,if they do very little dust and no wall damage should be the result. Its always a good idea to clean your walls before you paint them. And I feel its not that difficult to cover the floor when your painting and being carefull not spill the paint. I hope this helps and goodluck with your project. P.S. make sure the shoe molding is removed prior to sanding if you paint first and your putting a stained shoe you have no problems,if there painted run a small bead of matching caulk to the gap at the base and you done.
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