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Default do I sand and polish the floors first, or paint the walls first?

Around here, we have a separate piece of molding at the bottom of the
molding, called quarter round. This is easily removed and if you don't
remove it, you will never be able to sand the floor close enough to the
molding to avoid leaving a line, even with an edger.

I don't see any advantage to painting the moldings and walls first, as
there is always a chance that they will get nicked when doing the floor,
and any possible spills on the previously done floor can be avoided with
drop cloths.

When I did mine, I actually repainted the quarter round moldings before
reinstalling them; it was easier to avoid mistakes that way.

Since you are going to have it done professionally, I suggest asking the
tradesmen and taking their advice. Who knows, they may be able to get
you a break on the price.

stefoid wrote:
I am wondering this - do you have to remove skirting boards to sand
and polish floorboards? if so, it would probably be better to do the
floors first so that removing the skirting boards doesnt upset a new
paintjob.

but im not sure.

thanks!