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
The American Sanders Super 7R and B-2+ Edgers (formerly Clarke) are both time-tested machines that give great results. They are quite well known throughout the industry. However, there are a few key differences between… Read More
If you’re in the market for a floor sander, we’ve got a great machine that will help you achieve spectacular results and reduce downtime on your job site. The Lagler Hummel 8″ belt… Read More
As you know, the process of installing, sanding, and finishing hardwood floors produces an enormous amount of dust. It gets everywhere and creates unhappy clients. One of the worst offenders for creating dust… Read More
