The Advantages of Unfinished Hardwood Flooring

Feb 5, 2015 - Posted in Hardwood Floor Installation

Why install unfinished hardwood flooring instead of prefinished floors? Prefinished flooring is the perfect option for homeowners who need a very quick installation, or those who would like to convert a non-climate controlled… Read More

Applying Finish to Hardwood Floors: 3 Rules of Thumb

Many hardwood floor installation mistakes occur as a result of improper finish application. Hardwood floor contractors must be sure that they’re knowledgeable about all of the products they use on their clients’ floors. Here… Read More

How to Make a DIY Gray-Aged White Oak Stain for Hardwood Floors

Jan 29, 2015 - Posted in Hardwood Floor Installation

Did you know that you can stain your hardwood floors using certain household products? It’s a great way to limit your exposure to VOCs by staining the floor with an all-natural solution, instead of… Read More

How to Protect Hardwood Floors During Construction With FortiBoard

Jan 27, 2015 - Posted in Hardwood Floor Installation

Protecting newly-finished floors during construction or renovation in someone’s home or business is an important but tedious task for hardwood floor contractors. You have to find the right material––something that’s durable and fully able to protect… Read More

How to Measure the Moisture Content of Hardwood Floors

Jan 22, 2015 - Posted in Hardwood Floor Installation, Machines and Equipment

Measuring the moisture content of hardwood floors is a vital step in the hardwood floor installation process. Installing a hardwood floor without checking its moisture content could lead to big problems down the… Read More

3 Reasons Why You Should Attend the 2015 Philly Floor Store Nailer Day

Jan 21, 2015 - Posted in Training and Education

The 2015 Philadelphia Floor Store Nailer Day will be on March 19. Here’s why hardwood floor contractors should save the date:

Refinishing a Hardwood Kitchen Floor: Challenges and Solutions

Jan 15, 2015 - Posted in Sanding and Refinishing

Refinishing a hardwood floor in a kitchen is a tough job, but with the right tools you can make the process go smoothly. Here are two challenges that come with refinishing or installing… Read More

3 Advantages of the Galaxy Omega 8 Belt Sander

Jan 8, 2015 - Posted in Machines and Equipment

The Galaxy Omega 8 Belt Sander gives you the biggest bang for your buck compared to other hardwood floor sanders of its size. Here are some features of the machine, along with the… Read More

Your Guide to Client Floor Care Guides

Jan 6, 2015 - Posted in Residential Floor Care, Training and Education

As a hardwood floor contractor, you sometimes have to deal with clients who call you up to report a problem with the floors you installed … and want to blame you for it…. Read More

What Causes Squeaky Hardwood Floors, and How to Fix Them

Dec 30, 2014 - Posted in Residential Floor Care

Squeaky floors are a problem that almost all homeowners experience at some point. In order to fix a squeaky hardwood floor, you must first determine the cause. Here are some common causes of… Read More

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