All:
This is first post to Breaktime. (So, take the newbie shots).
Recently bought a first home. My partner and I sanded all the moulding in the dining room after we realized it was red wood. (The old maple stain was both ugly and horribly done.)
Now, should we finsih stain and finish the molding and then paint or the other way around?
Also, we have no idea if the paint on the walls is oil or latex. Is there a test? We know that it is not lead based because the prior owner had the house de-leaded care of the Alameda county (here in CA).
Thanks, in advance, for the help.
Cheers-
Keith
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I would finish the wood after I had prep'd the walls I think. Then finish the wood, paint the walls. I think that way cleanup, if necessary off a finshed product, would be easier. Protect of be careful of all as you go. best of luck.
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I would take care of finishing the trim first. Latex paint can be taken off of an oil based finish much easier. To test if the paint is oil or latex: get some Goof OFF or Oops! sold in the paint section of the big stores (and often at the checkouts. Squirt some on a rag and wipe on the painted surface. IF LATEX, the paint will get gummy. IF oil, it won't get gummy. Take good care of that redwood. Out here in the east it's scarce.
Dave Otto -- Otto Construction -- PA
Welcome.
My opinion is to do the molding and floors first, since you already sanded them. Spilling paint on raw wood is much harder to clean up than on finished wood; if it soaks in you will be very unhappy. Then, I usually cover the floor with corrugated cardboard (just cut up old boxes and tape them together). It protects the floor and gives a nice cushy feel when you walk on it. The moldings I usually use masking paper which you can find in any paint store. Don't skimp on the masking tape; buy good stuff.
Hope this helps.