Q: Is it better to have hardwood floors refinished before you re-paint or after you paint?
A: In my case, since I use a dust collection system with my sanders, painting would be done first. Otherwise, a good compromise might be to do the floors with a couple of coats of finish, then have the flooring person back off and let the painters do their thing. Then have the floor finisher come back for a final buff and coat.
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