Why Clarke RS-16 Buffers are the Top Choice of Contractors Everywhere

Apr 28, 2015 - Posted in Hardwood Floor Installation, Machines and Equipment, Sanding and Refinishing

Clarke American has defined the standard of American flooring equipment since the early 20th century. There are so many reasons why Clarke sanders are reliable and so easy to count on, but today we’re… Read More

Choosing the Right Primatech Nailer

Apr 24, 2015 - Posted in Hardwood Floor Installation, Machines and Equipment

City Floor Supply carries several different Primatech nailers. So how do you figure out which one you should get? To give you an idea of which Primatech nailer would work best for your situation,… Read More

Vermont Natural Coatings Polywhey: A Safe, Eco-Friendly Floor Finish

Apr 16, 2015 - Posted in Gym and Sport Floor, Hardwood Floor Installation

Here’s the story behind Vermont Natural Coatings, a company whose hardwood floor finishes are eco-friendly through-and-through. We interviewed Andrew Meyer, founder and owner of Vermont Natural Coatings, to find out how he got his… Read More

Take advantage of these tax breaks for hardwood floor contractors

Apr 9, 2015 - Posted in Gym and Sport Floor, Training and Education

Section 179 lets hardwood floor contractors get big tax breaks for making big purchases, like heavy equipment and vehicles intended for business use. But your smaller operating expenses can really add up to… Read More

3 Reasons to Use a WOCA Oil Finish for Your Next Project

Apr 8, 2015 - Posted in Hardwood Floor Installation, Sanding and Refinishing

One of the most popular hardwood floor finishing systems we offer here at City Floor Supply is the one provided by WOCA. WOCA’s got the whole installation process covered, from finishing prep to aftercare…. Read More

Choose the Festool Vecturo for Ultimate Precision and Control

Mar 31, 2015 - Posted in Hardwood Floor Installation, Machines and Equipment

The newest tool on offer from Festool––a company that’s known for their durable, precise, and reliable products––is the Vecturo OS 400 EQ oscillating saw. Here’s what this product has to offer contractors of… Read More

Staples vs. Cleats: What about L-Cleats and T-Cleats?

Mar 26, 2015 - Posted in Hardwood Floor Installation, Machines and Equipment

When you’re on the market for a new floor nailer, there are many decisions to make. First, you’ve got to decide which brand you want to go with. From Primatech to Powernail to … Read More

Tips for Using Aniline Dye on a Hardwood Floor

Mar 24, 2015 - Posted in Flooring Basics, Sanding and Refinishing

Dying hardwood floors is pretty difficult. Dye dries quickly, so there’s a lot of room for mistakes, especially the appearance of frustrating lap lines or stop marks in your final product. Using aniline… Read More

Highlights from Nailer Day 2015

Mar 20, 2015 - Posted in City Floor

We had a great time yesterday kicking off Nailer Day 2015. Local contractors piled in for our annual Fastest Nailer in the East competition and to meet with vendors, other contractors, and… Read More

Troubleshooting Floor Nailer Problems

Mar 17, 2015 - Posted in Machines and Equipment

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