I'm moving into my first home and planning to get the floors sanded, stained, and finished, as well as the walls painted. What's the best order for these tasks, and what are the reasons behind it? Thanks for your advice!
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Most people recommend painting the walls first to avoid damaging your new floors. When you paint first, you can do touch-ups later if needed, and you don't have to worry about paint splatters. Plus, it's generally easier to paint without having to protect the floors.
Totally agree! I painted my walls first, and it made the whole process less stressful.
To be honest, I think it’s a good idea to finish the walls before flooring. This way, you won't have to stress about accidentally damaging your new floors. I’ve always found it easier to manage the painting without flooring in the way, plus you can clean the floor dust without worrying about messing up the walls.
Definitely paint first, that's how I did it for my home. Walls get all sorts of scuffs and drips, and it just feels less likely you'll regret it when you’ve got nice floors down! Just make sure to do any touch-ups after the floors are installed.
Yeah, even a little dust from floor work can mess up your paint, so better to paint first.