On new construction, when is the best time to sand and finish the hardwood floors?
The best time to sand and finish a hardwood floor, in new construction, is after the following has been done: 1) Full power on the house with the meter set; 2) The heat and air unit has been set, turned on and has been running for approximately 1 – 2 weeks (depending on the time of the year); 3) All cabinets, plumbing fixtures and lights have been set; 4) All windows and exterior doors are in place; 5) All trim work (except shoemold) and painting (except touch-up) has been completed; 6) If the house is on a crawl space, the ground should be completely covered in plastic and the crawl space insulated. A good rule of thumb would be to contact the flooring company after the heat and air has been turned on and schedule for someone to come out and check the moisture content in the wood. This will give everyone a pretty good idea as to when the hardwood will be ready for sanding and finishing. There should be no one in the house during the sanding and finishing process other than the hardwoo
