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  "name": "What preparation is needed before a finish carpenter arrives to measure and install trim?",
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      "name": "What preparation is needed before a finish carpenter arrives to measure and install trim?",
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        "text": "Prep work starts by measuring wall perimeters, noting ceiling heights, and deciding whether trim will be painted or stained. Clear furniture and fragile decor away from the perimeter of the room so installers have room for chop saws and nail guns. Take photos of your preferred trim profiles, such as modern square-edge, stepped craftsman, or traditional colonial molding. If you are keeping existing flooring, confirm whether base shoe or quarter-round molding is needed to bridge floor expansion gaps. Having these details ready helps contractors estimate material quantities and labor accurately.",
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        "description": "Clear wall perimeters, decide between paint-grade or stain-grade materials, and gather photos of desired profiles like craftsman, modern, or traditional trim."
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  "description": "Clear wall perimeters, decide between paint-grade or stain-grade materials, and gather photos of desired profiles like craftsman, modern, or traditional trim."
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