Picture this: You’ve just finished installing a hardwood floor in a kitchen. The finish has cured nicely, and the end product is beautiful. This is a job that you’re proud of–you’ve even hired… Read More
When does it make sense to use waterborne polyurethane hardwood floor finish instead of an oil-based finish? There are some crucial differences between the two which it’s essential to understand which makes water-based… Read More
When it comes to sanding a hardwood floor, grit sequence is everything. You want to start with a more abrasive grit and then use successively finer grits. The first grit is meant to… Read More
Have you ever had a customer express dissatisfaction with a hardwood floor finishing or installation job you completed for them, but in the end you realize it’s because their expectations were unrealistic? Unfortunately,… Read More
Why do most contractors prefer belt floor sanders over drum floor sanders? There are several reasons why. However, that’s not to say that each doesn’t deserve a place in your arsenal! The history… Read More
Thermo-Hygrometer vs. Moisture Meter Each of these tools is used in tandem by our drivers when dropping off materials to jobsites. The Hygrometer measures relative humidity (RH). Oftentimes this is used in the… Read More
This awesome project consisted of contractor Chris Horst, owner of Hardwood Floors by Chris Horst, installing ¾” engineered flooring over concrete. This was a particularly challenging job because it was a below-grade install––over… Read More
The Wagner Rapid RH L6 is a new concrete moisture measurement meter which makes it easier than ever to track the temperature and relative humidity of a concrete slab. Wood flooring over concrete… Read More
Last week we ran a giveaway in conjunction with Primatech, which turned out to be a major success! The prize was a special 35th Anniversary edition of the P250ALR. In order to enter… Read More
On October 16th and 17th, 2019, we hosted a Lagler/Loba training event at our King of Prussia, PA headquarters to give hardwood floor contractors the opportunity to learn sanding finishing techniques. Course participants… Read More
