6 Reasons Why the ProTeam MegaVac is an Asset to Sports Floor Contractors

ProTeam Megavac | Backpack Vacuum | City Floor Supply

When it comes to controlling the dust output in your workspace while installing or refinishing a hardwood floor, you’ve got to get serious. Uncontained dust in the workspace can pose a threat to… Read More

How to Replace O-Rings on a Bostitch Nailer or Stapler [VIDEO]

Oct 14, 2014 - Posted in Training and Education, Videos

Contractors have to replace the o-rings in their staplers and nail guns periodically because damaged o-rings can lead to air leaks. If you find that your nailer or stapler isn’t performing at its… Read More

UV Curing Hardwood Floors: The Way of the Future, Part 1

Oct 9, 2014 - Posted in Hardwood Floor Installation, Machines and Equipment

Using an ultraviolet curing system on a hardwood floor

Technology that uses ultraviolet rays has been around for quite a while, but only within the last decade has UV technology been put to use within the hardwood floor finishing process on a… Read More

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!

Sep 25, 2014 - Posted in City Floor, Training and Education

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

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