Do you have to move out during floor sanding?

29 April 2026

Outline:

  • What areas are off-limits at each stage
  • Staged sanding to keep half the house usable
  • Sleeping arrangements during coating
  • Bathroom and kitchen access
  • Water-based vs oil-based impact on stay-in-house feasibility
  • When it’s genuinely easier to move out for 2–3 nights
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  • #practical

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