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Removing mastic, old carpet pad, and cut back adhesive that is stuck on top of hardwood floors can be a daunting task. We believe that your best bet for removing these substances is to… Read More
Basic Coatings’ StreetShoe Waterbased Finish has been on the market for quite some time. In fact, City Floor Supply’s own Mike Glavin has been selling this product since the late 80s! Let’s take… Read More
We also would like to pass along some solutions to common problems you might encounter with your hardwood floor nailer. One thing to note is that a common theme to these common nailer… Read More
There’s a recent phenomenon that is perplexing hardwood floor installers throughout the industry. An adhesion problem presents itself when screening and recoating old oil-based polyurethane finishes. Some have dubbed this phenomenon of adhesion… Read More
Don’t miss your chance to claim the title “Fastest Nailer in the East” and win $500! If you’re a hardwood floor contractor, then we want to see you in our showroom on March… Read More
Are you getting geared up for this year’s March Madness tournament? It’s an exciting time to fill out brackets and watch a month’s worth of tense, exciting basketball games. At the Philly Floor… Read More
In the hardwood flooring industry the most commonly accepted test for determining moisture levels in concrete slabs is the calcium chloride (CaCl2) test. This test determines pounds of moisture per 1000 Sq Ft… Read More
Due to its versatility, engineered flooring has gained a strong foothold in the hardwood floor industry. Prefinished engineered flooring is a more common product than unfinished engineered flooring. However, there are a few… Read More
While unfinished solid wood is the backbone of how the hardwood floor industry got started, prefinished solid floors have gained lots of momentum. More and more it seems that customers are preferring to… Read More
It can be frustrating to work with a sander that becomes unreliable in a short amount of time. It’s never fun to drop money on a product that doesn’t last. The Festool… Read More
