Machines and Equipment

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

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

3 Advantages of the Galaxy Omega 8 Belt Sander

Jan 8, 2015 - Posted in Machines and Equipment

The Galaxy Omega 8 Belt Sander gives you the biggest bang for your buck compared to other hardwood floor sanders of its size. Here are some features of the machine, along with the… Read More

Winter Specials are here! Sales on hardwood floor equipment and more.

Dec 16, 2014 - Posted in Machines and Equipment

Sales on hardwood floor equipment and supplies

Please note that the sales listed here ended in 2014. We’re rounding out the end of 2014 and bringing in the new year with sales on hardwood floor equipment and supplies. Whether you’ve got… Read More

How to Use Your Hardwood Flooring Equipment Without Voltage Drops

Nov 20, 2014 - Posted in Machines and Equipment

City Floor Supply’s 3-phase Voltage Booster Box is a boost converter that sports and commercial floor contractors can’t afford to ignore.

Why Push Your Sander When You Can Drive it Instead?

Nov 12, 2014 - Posted in Machines and Equipment

Contracting is a tiring job. You’re constantly lugging around large pieces of equipment, pushing that equipment across the floor, and getting down on your hands and knees. Plus, there’s the mentally tiring aspect… Read More

Selecting the Right Festool CT Dust Extractor for the Job

Nov 4, 2014 - Posted in Machines and Equipment

Festool offers five CT-model dust extractors in different sizes to give you the perfect fit for each job. Each model is capable of both wet and dry cleanup. These machines really take the… Read More

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

Oct 21, 2014 - Posted in Hardwood Floor Installation, Machines and Equipment

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

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