Bob GoldsteinBoca Raton, Fla.-based Bob Goldstein does technical training and sales for Vermont Natural Coatings.TechniquesThe Usefulness Of The Floating Wood Floor SystemFloating wood floor systems are fast to install and may be installed over many types of subfloors—just keep these caveats in mind.July 17, 2026TechniquesExotic Experience: What To Know About Common Tropical Wood Flooring SpeciesWood floor expert Bob Goldstein shares advice about installing, sanding and finishing these exotic wood floor species.March 17, 2026BlogsHow About a Little Respect for the Work We’re Doing?How about a little respect for the work I’m doing, for the work I’ve done, for the skills I’ve honed, for the care I take to make it right? Don’t look down on me while I’m on my knees plying my craft; rather, look up at my ability to do the work, and do it right, with pride.October 24, 2025TechniquesUseful 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, 2024Page 1 of 3Next PageTop StoriesSurveys2026 Wood Floor Business Contractor SurveyHere are the results from our exclusive survey of wood flooring contractors.ManagementHow Online Quoting Saved My Sanity and My BusinessTechniquesHow We Did This Floor: A Mixed Media Floor Fit for a Texas CastleLegal AdviceWood Floor Pros: Legal Risks of Working for Friends and FamilyDesignEnter the 2027 Wood Floor Business Design Awards
