Paint Walls Or Grind Parquet Floor First ?

[ArchAngelz 0]

Hi there,

Can anyone advise which is the ideal workflow as far as painting and grinding of parquet floor is concerned?

If we paint the walls then grind, the wood dust thrown up by the sanding will stain the walls. It is difficult to cover the walls from dust.

If we grind first then paint, there is a risk of paint dropping on the completed floor; although covering the floor seems easier.

Thanks

[morganwu 0]

hi,

wooden flooring follow this procedure

install -> grind/sand -> first coat -> second coat

to avoid dust you should paint after you sand but before the second coat. reasons because

1. sanding is the procedure that produces the dust you are trying to avoid.

2. painting will drip paint and the painter will almost scratch your floor, hence dun paint after your floor is completed.

3. if the second coat is applied after you paint, all scratches and drips caused by the painted would be removed.

however if it is not possible due to site constraints, it is still better paint then sand your floor. the machines nowadays are pretty efficient, and there are equipment that can remove up to 99% of dust. demand your installers to use these equipment.

also,the fine dust that adheres to your wall can be blown away easily with a blower. make sure your wall's paint has DRIED.

both are standard procedures in the industry that we recommend to home owners, depending on the site situation.

Edited May 12, 2011 by morganwu

[ArchAngelz 0]

Thanks Morgan,

By first coat and second coat, i assume you mean lacquer coat of the floor?

Meaning your ideal workflow is:

Install Floor > sand/grind > first coat of lacquer > paint the walls/ceiling > second coat of lacquer.

I always thought lacquer is a bit transparent; won't the paint still show through if it drops on the floor?

If this is not possible, ie must paint before sanding, how long do you all wait after painting before sanding/grinding to ensure the paint is dry enough so that the wooden dust does not stick to the wall permanently?

hi,

wooden flooring follow this procedure

install -> grind/sand -> first coat -> second coat

to avoid dust you should paint after you sand but before the second coat. reasons because

1. sanding is the procedure that produces the dust you are trying to avoid.

2. painting will drip paint and the painter will almost scratch your floor, hence dun paint after your floor is completed.

3. if the second coat is applied after you paint, all scratches and drips caused by the painted would be removed.

however if it is not possible due to site constraints, it is still better paint then sand your floor. the machines nowadays are pretty efficient, and there are equipment that can remove up to 99% of dust. demand your installers to use these equipment.

also,the fine dust that adheres to your wall can be blown away easily with a blower. make sure your wall's paint has DRIED.

both are standard procedures in the industry that we recommend to home owners, depending on the site situation.

[morganwu 0]

the paint on the floor will be removed by the floor guys' cleaning and buffing before the second coat is applied. dun worry.

as for how long the paint is considered dry, it varies according to the different brands you use. i cant advise you on this unless i touched your wall personally.

alternatively you can use a professional installer with all the necessary vacuum devices. however only up-market installers use those, as each vacuum costs up to 7,000SGD.

PS: u cant use lacquer on your floor as its not durable. choose a installer that quotes you non-toxic water based polyurethane coatings or woodwax and oil coatings.

Edited May 16, 2011 by morganwu

[davewill0001 0]

Hi there,

Can anyone advise which is the ideal workflow as far as painting and grinding of parquet floor is concerned?

If we paint the walls then grind, the wood dust thrown up by the sanding will stain the walls. It is difficult to cover the walls from dust.

If we grind first then paint, there is a risk of paint dropping on the completed floor; although covering the floor seems easier.

Thanks

grind first, then apply first coating, then apply second coating. You have said it, covering the floor would be easier. You can also cover the floor with magazines or some newspapers.

[EmptyDivided 0]

grind first, then apply first coating, then apply second coating. You have said it, covering the floor would be easier. You can also cover the floor with magazines or some newspapers.

I agree.Do the parquest first and finish the walls last. If you are pedantic about paint dropping on the floor,go buy canvas sheets ( the blue white stripe ones, they are not very expensive)or use old bedsheets and cover the whole floor and protect the skirting with a combo of news paper and tape, it should be well protected.

Another word of advice is straight after the painting, walk around the place with a wet cloth. You should be able to get rid of the paint marks by just simply wiping.