Finishing hardwood floors is one of the more tricky aspects to installing floors. If the sanding or screening process is done improperly, swirl marks will appear on the floor. Unfortunately, swirl marks tend… Read More
If you are in the market to have your hardwood floors refinished this summer, then you might want to consider having it done while you are on vacation. Better yet, use your need… Read More
There are many different types of hardwood floor finishes on the market today. Two of the most popular varieties are oil-based and water-based finishes. Both oil and water based finishes have their advantages…. Read More
Please note that this sale ended in 2014. Philadelphia Floor Store is participating in the 3M Sanding Promotion through June 30, 2014! At the Philly Floor Store we have 3M Regalite Belts, 3M… Read More
There’s a recent phenomenon that is perplexing hardwood floor installers throughout the industry. An adhesion problem presents itself when screening and recoating old oil-based polyurethane finishes. Some have dubbed this phenomenon of adhesion… 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
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
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
A lot of newer hardwood floor sanders are equipped with either a flat drum or a crowned drum. As you know, the drum is arguably the most integral part of a floor sander’s… Read More
