Quick Guide to Finish Sheen Levels

Polyurethane floor finishes are usually available in four different sheen levels, so how do you know which one is right for your situation? First, what’s a sheen level? The finish’s sheen level… Read More

March Madness is coming up, and so is Price Match Madness!

Feb 19, 2015 - Posted in City Floor

March Madness is great, but Price Match Madness is even better because you can land a slam dunk.

Buying vs. Renting a Hardwood Floor Sander

Feb 17, 2015 - Posted in Gym and Sport Floor, Hardwood Floor Installation, Machines and Equipment

Yes, hardwood flooring equipment rentals exist. The Philly Floor Store is one of the few distributors in the country to offer this service. But why would a hardwood floor contractor ever need to rent… Read More

Tips to Win More (and Higher-Priced) Sports Floor Contracts

Feb 12, 2015 - Posted in Gym and Sport Floor, Training and Education

As a sports floor contractor, your ultimate goal with each new proposal is to convince school administrations, local government boards, and the like to hire your team instead of your competitors, and to… Read More

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

Feb 3, 2015 - Posted in Hardwood Floor Installation, Sanding and Refinishing

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:

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