Who Goes First- The Painter or the Wood Flooring Contractor?

When you're remodeling a room, people often paint or wallpaper in addition to adding new wood flooring. The question often comes up- "Which step should be completed first"? 

The rule of thumb is that the flooring contractor should go in prior to the painting being completed. This is because when wood floors are installed, chances are that the equipment- especially in refinishing- can rub up against the baseboards. This will nick or mar paint, especially new paint.

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