Machines and Equipment

Why the Primatech P250-ALG is perfect for installing sports flooring

Primatech P250 ALG - What makes it perfect for installing sports floors?

Designed specifically with gym floor contractors in mind, the Primatech P250 ALG pneumatic nailer provides a comfortable user experience like no other nailer on the market. It boasts several features that make installing a… Read More

Contractors, Beware Summer Elements

Part of a contractor’s job is to deal with volatile chemicals and heavy machinery, both of which can be temperamental when the weather is hot. Even though summer is coming to a close, make sure you’re… Read More

How to Market UV Floor Curing to Your Clients

May 14, 2015 - Posted in Machines and Equipment, Sanding and Refinishing

Marketing UV floor curing to your clients requires research and good communication with your clients.

Most of your customers probably have no idea what UV floor curing is, let alone why they should go with that option instead of getting their floors finished in a more traditional way…. Read More

Why Clarke RS-16 Buffers are the Top Choice of Contractors Everywhere

Apr 28, 2015 - Posted in Hardwood Floor Installation, Machines and Equipment, Sanding and Refinishing

Clarke American has defined the standard of American flooring equipment since the early 20th century. There are so many reasons why Clarke sanders are reliable and so easy to count on, but today we’re… Read More

Choosing the Right Primatech Nailer

Apr 24, 2015 - Posted in Hardwood Floor Installation, Machines and Equipment

City Floor Supply carries several different Primatech nailers. So how do you figure out which one you should get? To give you an idea of which Primatech nailer would work best for your situation,… Read More

Choose the Festool Vecturo for Ultimate Precision and Control

Mar 31, 2015 - Posted in Hardwood Floor Installation, Machines and Equipment

The newest tool on offer from Festool––a company that’s known for their durable, precise, and reliable products––is the Vecturo OS 400 EQ oscillating saw. Here’s what this product has to offer contractors of… Read More

Staples vs. Cleats: What about L-Cleats and T-Cleats?

Mar 26, 2015 - Posted in Hardwood Floor Installation, Machines and Equipment

When you’re on the market for a new floor nailer, there are many decisions to make. First, you’ve got to decide which brand you want to go with. From Primatech to Powernail to … Read More

Troubleshooting Floor Nailer Problems

Mar 17, 2015 - Posted in Machines and Equipment

Important: REMOVE ALL AIRLINES TO THE TOOL BEFORE ATTEMPTING ANY REPAIRS

Buying vs. Renting a Hardwood Floor Sander

Feb 17, 2015 - Posted in Gym and Sport Floor, Hardwood Floor Installation, Machines and Equipment

Yes, hardwood flooring equipment rentals exist. The Philly Floor Store is one of the few distributors in the country to offer this service. But why would a hardwood floor contractor ever need to rent… Read More

How to Measure the Moisture Content of Hardwood Floors

Jan 22, 2015 - Posted in Hardwood Floor Installation, Machines and Equipment

Measuring the moisture content of hardwood floors is a vital step in the hardwood floor installation process. Installing a hardwood floor without checking its moisture content could lead to big problems down the… Read More