Q: We are sanding our painted wood floors. Is there some way to protect them until we can seal them?
A: You could cover them with a drop sheet. Don’t walk on them with wet or mucky foot wear. Keep liquids away from the area.
Oh, be careful with lead that may be in the paint.
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