Bob GoldsteinBoca Raton, Fla.-based Bob Goldstein does technical training and sales for Vermont Natural Coatings.TechniquesUseful Advice When Dealing With Pine FlooringLifelong wood flooring pro Bob Goldstein offers insight and advice into types of pine flooring, terms used for pine flooring, sanding advice and coating advice.July 16, 2025BlogsBeautiful, 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, 2023Page 1 of 3Next PageTop StoriesRetailThriving Through Innovation: See the Winners of the 2025 WFB Outstanding Retailer AwardsFrom reimagined showrooms and mobile studios to thoughtful mentorship, employee empowerment and social media marketing, these WFB Outstanding Retailers are proving that personalized service is key to long-term success.TechniquesUseful Advice When Dealing With Pine FlooringContractingHow I Do These Jobs: Refinishing DecksNewsRecognizing Wood Floor Contractors: Enter the 2025 Ultimate Wood Floor Guy/Gal ContestSponsor ContentFrom Jobsite to Factory Floor: LED Roller Coaters Are Revolutionizing Wood Finishing
