How to Prevent Stop Marks on Hardwood Floors

Jul 29, 2014 - Posted in Sanding and Refinishing

Applicator stop marks can be quite a nuisance when in the final stages of completing a hardwood floor install or sand and finish project. Stop marks occur when the applicator suddenly stops moving… Read More

Here’s Why the Primatech PRO 245 Nailer is a Great Value

Primatech’s PRO 245 hardwood flooring tool is consistently one of the most popular in the company’s PRO series of nailers and staplers, and for good reason! The move was prompted by the… Read More

Swirl Marks on Hardwood Floors: How to Prevent them (Part 2 of 2)

Jul 24, 2014 - Posted in Sanding and Refinishing

Applying finishes to hardwood floors is one of the more tricky aspects to installing floors. If the sanding or screening process is done improperly, dreaded swirl marks will appear on the floor. Unfortunately, swirl… Read More

Swirl Marks on Hardwood Floors: Why do they Happen? (Part 1 of 2)

Jul 22, 2014 - Posted in Sanding and Refinishing

Finishing hardwood floors is one of the more tricky aspects to installing floors. If the sanding or screening process is done improperly, swirl marks will appear on the floor. Unfortunately, swirl marks tend… Read More

Troubleshooting Simple Edger Problems

Jul 17, 2014 - Posted in Machines and Equipment

Edgers are unique in the hardwood flooring industry because of how much maintenance they require. Between the amount of use, high RPMs, and dust the edger’s performance becomes hindered quicker than other tools… Read More

The Best Hardwood Floor Options for a Beach Home

Jul 10, 2014 - Posted in Hardwood Floor Installation

One of the toughest parts about installing hardwood floors is ensuring moisture does not negatively impact the performance of a hardwood floor. That’s why installing hardwood floors at a beach home might be… Read More

Why Prefinished Hardwood Flooring is a Great Option

Jul 8, 2014 - Posted in Machines and Equipment, Videos

The next time you have client who needs hardwood floors installed, why not point them towards prefinished hardwood? Prefinished hardwood flooring is: Quick to install. Installers can finish quickly and clients can use… Read More

6 Tips for Hiring a Hardwood Floor Contractor

Jul 3, 2014 - Posted in Hardwood Floor Installation

Let’s say you want hardwood floors installed in your living room. Before you start Googling around for hardwood flooring contractors in your area, read our six tips for hiring the best contractor.

The Primatech PRO 245 Nailer is Made for Hardwood Floor Professionals

Jul 1, 2014 - Posted in Machines and Equipment

Primatech’s PRO 245 nailer and stapler are part of its PRO line of tools for flooring professionals. These tools have been manufactured with the hardwood flooring professional’s comfort in mind. The tools are… Read More

Tips to Install Hardwood Floors over Radiant Heat

Jun 19, 2014 - Posted in Hardwood Floor Installation

Hardwood floors are beautiful and control the feel and comfort of your home. Just because you choose a radiant heat system does not mean you need to give up on the beauty,… Read More

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