General House Reno Question (Refinish floors first or paint first?)
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General House Reno Question (Refinish floors first or paint first?)
Just bought a house. 1200sq ft. We need to re-finish the oak hardwood floors and paint all the interior walls.
My question:
Should we clean and paint the walls then do the floors or floors first then paint?
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Indylola
Victoria, BC
My question:
Should we clean and paint the walls then do the floors or floors first then paint?
Thanks
Indylola
Victoria, BC
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I would refinish the floors first because of all the dust that will be generated and will settle on freshly painted walls. There will be an enormous amount of dust generated.
It will be easier, in my opinion, to clean walls after floors are finished and then begin painting. Flooring can be covered with rosin paper or drop cloths to protect from paint splatters. Carry a damp rag with you so you can wipe up any splatters. Put socks over ladder legs or wrap and tape rags on legs to prevent scratching floor while painting.
It will be easier, in my opinion, to clean walls after floors are finished and then begin painting. Flooring can be covered with rosin paper or drop cloths to protect from paint splatters. Carry a damp rag with you so you can wipe up any splatters. Put socks over ladder legs or wrap and tape rags on legs to prevent scratching floor while painting.