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I am having my hardwood floors refinished starting September 9. I have never had the floors refinished previously so I don’t know what to expect. Specifically, how close to the walls will they be able to sand? I am pondering the idea of removing all the quarter rounds from the base boards and then reinstalling after the floors are done. Would this be a reasonable task and allow for a better finish? Or would it be a waste of time?
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(08-29-2019, 01:39 PM)PedroOhare Wrote: I am having my hardwood floors refinished starting September 9. I have never had the floors refinished previously so I don’t know what to expect. Specifically, how close to the walls will they be able to sand? I am pondering the idea of removing all the quarter rounds from the base boards and then reinstalling after the floors are done. Would this be a reasonable task and allow for a better finish? Or would it be a waste of time?
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I pulled up the shoe molding when I refinished my floors. I don't know how you could do a good job otherwise.
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They can get real close if they are pro's. For me - I have always pulled up the corner rounds. This way you get a better looking sanding job. I would pull up the trim; they may even do that before they work. Call them. It should have been part of the quote.
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(08-29-2019, 03:27 PM)John Mihich Wrote: They can get real close if they are pro's. For me - I have always pulled up the corner rounds. This way you get a better looking sanding job. I would pull up the trim; they may even do that before they work. Call them. It should have been part of the quote.
What john said ... I think they would pull the shoe as part of the job. Ask them.
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(08-30-2019, 11:08 AM)fishhh4 Wrote: What john said ... I think they would pull the shoe as part of the job. Ask them.
+1 on this. When I had my downstairs redone they pulled all the shoe mould before and replaced it with new once done.
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(09-03-2019, 06:47 AM)Cub_Cadet_GT Wrote: +1 on this. When I had my downstairs redone they pulled all the shoe mould before and replaced it with new once done.
Yes they will (should) & should re-install, but I would do it myself
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Also, if you think they baseboards need painting, this is a good time to do it.