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You shouldn't need to strip unless you scratched through to wood.
The problem with polyurethanes is that they are hard films that don't blend with the previous coat. Other finishes will 'melt into" the previous one (lacquer, shellac, tung oil)
Your sanding, @220, was too aggressive. Intercoat sands should be at 320 - 400.
You will have to sand back to a ...
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Typically the solution at the bottom of the stairs is to use a quarter-round (Usually 3/4" thick) to cover the flooring and the bottom of the carpet.
You'll need some long nails to get through the carpet, so it's best to pre-drill the nail holes so you don't split the trim.
This is the best image I could find. It lacks carpet, but will demonstrate the ...
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I really like that system in your picture. If that is your option I would use it. You have your expansion gap built in, you have multiple prongs hitting the floor to secure it, and you have nice curves on both sides. If this was available for flooring I have done in the past I could have used it more than a few times.
Install should look just like ...
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