Removing mastic, old carpet pad, and cut back adhesive that is stuck on top of hardwood floors can be a daunting task. We believe that your best bet for removing these substances is to… Read More
Basic Coatings’ StreetShoe Waterbased Finish has been on the market for quite some time. In fact, City Floor Supply’s own Mike Glavin has been selling this product since the late 80s! Let’s take… Read More
We also would like to pass along some solutions to common problems you might encounter with your hardwood floor nailer. One thing to note is that a common theme to these common nailer… Read More
In the hardwood flooring industry the most commonly accepted test for determining moisture levels in concrete slabs is the calcium chloride (CaCl2) test. This test determines pounds of moisture per 1000 Sq Ft… Read More
It can be frustrating to work with a sander that becomes unreliable in a short amount of time. It’s never fun to drop money on a product that doesn’t last. The Festool… Read More
If you’re planning on installing a floating floor — in particular a floor with a click lock system — you might not think you need a nailer. After all, the whole point of… Read More
If you own a pneumatic nailer you probably get a lot of mileage out of it. After all, nailing boards is a cornerstone in to this industry along with sanding and finishing. What… Read More
Let’s say you’re a mechanic on a job site. Right now you’re going to sand between finish coats. You grab your trusty floor buffer, perhaps the American Sanders RS-16 DC, and go to… Read More
Whether you’ve been working in the hardwood flooring industry for one month or one decade, you know that a leading cause of hardwood floor failure is due to moisture-related problems. That’s why… Read More
The dreaded chatter marks. It seems that just about everyone who’s ever had a career in hardwood floors has run into this problem. While there are many schools of thought on how to… Read More
