Before the crew arrives
Confirm who moves furniture, appliances, and fragile items. Empty closets within the scope and decide where belongings will stay. Discuss trim, doors, rugs, cords, and anything fixed to the floor. Ask which cleaning products or treatments should be avoided before assessment.
During sanding and finishing
Keep children and pets outside the designated work area. Confirm the dust-containment and ventilation plan, parking and tool access, and routes through the house. If the work cuts off a kitchen, bathroom, staircase, or exit, agree on an access plan before starting.
Before the room returns to use
Get separate instructions for walking, furniture, pets, rugs, cleaning, and full cure. These are not the same milestone. Ask the contractor to leave the exact product names and care instructions so future maintenance can use compatible products.