Autumn specials are here! 3M, Primatech, Basic Coatings, and Lagler products on sale.

Sep 30, 2014 - Posted in City Floor

Tomorrow is the first day of October, a sure sign that autumn is in full swing. The Philadelphia Floor Store always runs seasonal specials, and this fall is no different. We’re currently running… Read More

Pairing up with the NWFA to host today’s workshop and open house!

Today is an exciting day at the Philadelphia Floor Store, where we’re hosting an NWFA-led hardwood floor finishing workshop and open house.

FloorMuffler Flooring Underlayment: Superior Protection from Moisture and Sound

Sep 18, 2014 - Posted in Hardwood Floor Installation

The performance of a hardwood floor often depends on what lies underneath. An inadequate subfloor that harbors structural defects or too much moisture can contribute to a number of problems in the hardwood… Read More

How to Fill Pipe Holes in a Hardwood Floor: 4 Easy Steps

Sep 16, 2014 - Posted in Hardwood Floor Installation, Residential Floor Care

When working on a hardwood floor in an area that was previously covered with a radiator or a plumbing system, there will often be multiple pipe or conduit holes in the floor that… Read More

Using the Powernail 2000 to Reduce Bounce in Floating Floors

Sep 11, 2014 - Posted in Hardwood Floor Installation

One of the appeals of click-lock hardwood floors is that they are extremely easy to install. The planks click right into place assisted only by their click-valve mechanism, and the floor is often… Read More

How to Replace a Damaged Floorboard

Sep 9, 2014 - Posted in Hardwood Floor Installation, Residential Floor Care

In our blog post about repairing scratches and dents in hardwood floors, we noted that some scratches and dents just can’t be fixed with a simple repair job. In certain cases, a more… Read More

Why and How to Apply WOCA Oil Pretreatments to a Hardwood Floor

Sep 2, 2014 - Posted in Hardwood Floor Installation, Sanding and Refinishing

Different wood species installed as hardwood floors will give rooms different atmospheres. Applying oil pretreatments to your hardwood floors can add even more variety to your home design by helping you achieve a… Read More

Boen Express Click – Quick, easy, and exotic hardwood floors.

Aug 27, 2014 - Posted in Hardwood Floor Installation, Videos

If you’re thinking about installing an exotic wood species as a hardwood floor—such as Iroko or Brazilian Cherry—in a room that is not climate-controlled, you risk ending up with a damaged… Read More

Why do fisheyes appear in hardwood floors?

Aug 21, 2014 - Posted in Residential Floor Care, Sanding and Refinishing

Why do fisheyes appear in hardwood floors during the finishing process? And what, exactly, are they? These are some of the most common questions coming from hardwood floor mechanics. Fisheyes are light depressions in… Read More

The Philadelphia Floor Store Partners with the NWFA to Host two Technical Education Workshops in September

Aug 19, 2014 - Posted in Training and Education

The Philadelphia Floor Store is partnering with the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) to offer two hands-on technical education workshops on September 25th and 26th. Qualified wood floor installers will earn NFWA credits.

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