Training and Education

7 Best Online Resources for Contractors

Aug 20, 2015 - Posted in Training and Education

There’s no doubt that you learn the most about your trade as a hardwood floor contractor from being on jobsites and actually doing your work. But, like a lot people, you probably go… Read More

Lessons Learned, Part 2: Attention to Detail Pays off When Emergency Strikes

Aug 6, 2015 - Posted in City Floor, Lessons Learned, Training and Education

According to the Red Cross, over 40 percent of small businesses cannot reopen their doors after a disaster strikes. The Philly Floor Store has transcended that fate — we’re extremely lucky to say… Read More

Lessons Learned: 6 Ways to Make Sure Your Small Business is Prepared for Disaster

Jul 17, 2015 - Posted in City Floor, Lessons Learned

Do you have business interruption insurance? Does your policy cover flood, fire, theft? Are your machines and equipment covered? Do you have coverage for key employees? When a fire destroyed our warehouse about… Read More

2015 NWFA Wood Flooring Expo Recap

May 7, 2015 - Posted in City Floor, Training and Education

The Philly Floor Store was awarded for being one of the top six distributors of Norton Abrasives

From April 28 to May 1, Mike Glavin attended the 2015 NWFA Wood Flooring Expo in Saint Louis, Missouri. Mike had the opportunity to meet a number of contractors and reps from different… Read More

Take advantage of these tax breaks for hardwood floor contractors

Apr 9, 2015 - Posted in Gym and Sport Floor, Training and Education

Section 179 lets hardwood floor contractors get big tax breaks for making big purchases, like heavy equipment and vehicles intended for business use. But your smaller operating expenses can really add up to… Read More

Tips to Win More (and Higher-Priced) Sports Floor Contracts

Feb 12, 2015 - Posted in Gym and Sport Floor, Training and Education

As a sports floor contractor, your ultimate goal with each new proposal is to convince school administrations, local government boards, and the like to hire your team instead of your competitors, and to… Read More

3 Reasons Why You Should Attend the 2015 Philly Floor Store Nailer Day

Jan 21, 2015 - Posted in Training and Education

The 2015 Philadelphia Floor Store Nailer Day will be on March 19. Here’s why hardwood floor contractors should save the date:

Your Guide to Client Floor Care Guides

Jan 6, 2015 - Posted in Residential Floor Care, Training and Education

As a hardwood floor contractor, you sometimes have to deal with clients who call you up to report a problem with the floors you installed … and want to blame you for it…. Read More

Contractors: Take advantage of Section 179 before the new year!

Dec 11, 2014 - Posted in Training and Education

As an independent hardwood floor contractor, filing your taxes is a painful process. Every year, Uncle Sam takes a healthy chunk out of your income. Wouldn’t it be nice to invest some of… Read More

How to Replace O-Rings on a Bostitch Nailer or Stapler [VIDEO]

Oct 14, 2014 - Posted in Training and Education, Videos

Contractors have to replace the o-rings in their staplers and nail guns periodically because damaged o-rings can lead to air leaks. If you find that your nailer or stapler isn’t performing at its… Read More