Bob GoldsteinBoca Raton, Fla.-based Bob Goldstein does technical training and sales for Vermont Natural Coatings.BlogsBeautiful, Durable and Bug-Resistant: Historic Dade County Pine FlooringDade County pine was harvested to near extinction due to its beauty, durability and resistance to decay and bugs; today it is a coveted material in restoration projects.January 2, 2025TechniquesDomestic Species for Wood Flooring 101: What Pros Should KnowLifelong wood flooring pro Bob Goldstein discusses helpful advice for installing, sanding and finishing the most common domestic wood flooring species.November 14, 2024TechniquesFood 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, 2022Page 1 of 2Next PageTop StoriesContractor ProfilesMeet the Winners of the 2024 Ultimate Wood Floor Guy & Gal ContestWFB is honored to introduce the winners of the 2024 Ultimate Wood Floor Guy & Gal Contest: Patrick Russell and Jessica Hall. Read about how they go above and beyond in their craft.TechniquesDomestic Species for Wood Flooring 101: What Pros Should KnowParquetHerringbone Reinvented: Panelizing for Stress-Free FloorsNewsEnter the 2025 Wood Floor Business Design AwardsContracting2024 WFB Wood Floor Contractor Survey
