Training and Education

2015 NWFA Wood Flooring Expo Recap

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

Using the Rubio Monocoat System

The new Rubio Monocoat system is great for contractors who need to apply color to hardwood floors. Here’s why you should consider using Rubio Monocoat for your next project: It saves you time. With… 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

Pairing up with the NWFA to host today’s workshop and open house!

Sep 25, 2014 - Posted in City Floor, Training and Education

Today is an exciting day at the Philadelphia Floor Store, where we’re hosting an NWFA-led hardwood floor finishing workshop and open house.

The Philadelphia Floor Store Partners with the NWFA to Host two Technical Education Workshops in September

Aug 19, 2014 - Posted in Training and Education

The Philadelphia Floor Store is partnering with the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) to offer two hands-on technical education workshops on September 25th and 26th. Qualified wood floor installers will earn NFWA credits.