Bob GoldsteinBoca Raton, Fla.-based Bob Goldstein does technical training and sales for Vermont Natural Coatings.TechniquesFood for Thought When Adding Filler to Wood FloorsThere are a lot of choices out there today for filling wood floors compared to when I started, but you need to make smart choices.July 18, 2024Green IssuesA Damning Report: ‘Flooring’s Dirty Climate Secret’ (Yes, It's About Vinyl Flooring)As a follow-up to my article about “What I’ve Learned as an Inspector for ‘Luxury Vinyl’ Flooring”, I would like everyone to know about a report that was done about this same flooring.May 22, 2024TechniquesWTF Moments in Sanding: Dealing with Aluminum OxideSome of us remember the first time we had to “try” sanding off a finish with aluminum oxide (AO) or ceramic finish—fortunately we have better options when it comes to abrasives today. Here's some advice.May 17, 2024TechniquesHow Do You Know if a Wood Floor Can Be Sanded Again?Wood floor expert Bob Goldstein explains things to consider when attempting to sand a floor that might be nearing the end of its life.March 21, 2024TechniquesBasic Math for Wood Flooring Pros—You Can Do ItI hated math in school—little did I know then that using formulas, especially geometry, would become an integral part of my career. Here are some ways basic math is extremely important as a wood floor pro.November 16, 2023TroubleshootingWhy the White Wire-Brushed Trend Is Good for My Inspection Business"These floors do look great … for a while. The problem is that we walk on our floors, so they get dirty and must be cleaned..." Lifelong wood floor pro Bob Goldstein's has concerns regarding the white wire-brushed floors trend.October 4, 2023InspectionsWhat I’ve Learned as an Inspector for ‘Luxury Vinyl’ FlooringLifelong wood floor pro Bob Goldstein discusses some of the facts he learned when he started doing inspections on "luxury vinyl" floors.September 15, 2023SafetyThe Hell With Old-School Thinking: Take Your Health Seriously ... I Didn'tHearing of Roy’s demise brought me back to a Wednesday night several years ago when I received a call from my doctor. I had cancer. Cancer caused by the chemicals I had ingested through my lungs, skin, even eyes as I worked on wood flooring job sites.October 11, 2022RecoatingRecoating Wood Flooring 101Recoating a wood floor can be challenging, to say the least, but following this advice can increase chances of success.August 9, 2022Machines/ToolsMotors 101 & What Wood Flooring Pros Should Know, Part 2Part 2 of this super useful article about the essentials on motors for wood flooring pros, this time focusing on edgers and buffers. All from lifelong wood flooring expert Bob Goldstein.January 19, 2021Page 1 of 2Next PageTop StoriesRetailStriving for Excellence: See the Winners of the 2024 WFB Outstanding Retailer AwardsWFB Outstanding Retailer Award winners of 2024 have displayed excellence in their retail businesses through stunning showrooms, exceptional customer service and clever digital tactics.ContractingWood Flooring Health 101: An OT’s Advice to Reduce Injuries and Prevent PainSports FlooringJumping Into the Unknown to Pull Off a Water-Effect FloorContractingRecognizing Wood Floor Contractors: Enter the 2024 Ultimate Wood Floor Guy/Gal ContestContractingThe Winners' Circle: See the Winning Vehicles in the 2024 WFB Truck & Van Contest
