We just finished re-doing a relatives whole house , (carpets padding
pulled, sanded poly'ed and walls and ceiling painted, kitchen etc.).
After the hardwood was done every (and I mean every) surface in the
house was coated with dust, with some thicker than others. For us it
was no contest, sand first, dust all surfaces, then use drop cloths or
red rosin paper. Unless the people painting have zero skill, a few
paint smears and drops can be tolerated and cleaned versus pontentially
comprimising your entire paint job with dust..............Doc
Afte
Dejola wrote:
A friend just bought a studio apartment that needs painting and sanding
and refinishing of the hardwood floor. Which should be done first. Some
friends say do the floor first, otherwise if you paint first the
sanding debris and dust will screw up the paint job. Just cover the
floor with paper when it's dried.

Other friends say, no, paint first, then do the sanding and refinishing
of the floor.

Who is correct?