Bob GoldsteinBob Goldstein is now retired after a lifetime working at all levels of the wood flooring industry.ManagementHow to Handle a Super-Picky ClientI've been a wood floor man for 45 years and have worked for the full spectrum of people, from picky designers, to deranged architects, to nouveau riche McMansion owners. My dad taught me the same lesson I have passed on to my sons: Do the best job that you are capable of, no matter if it's Mrs. Jones' entry foyer or Mr. Moneybags' yacht! Listen to people with an open mind and see if you can or are willing to bring their ideas to fruition. (And if you think someone is just plain nuts … run!) Simple.March 24, 2011ContractingTaking a Bite of this Huge NYC Project is Risky BusinessNovember 30, 2009RecoatingFact-Finding is Key Before Resanding & RefinishingNovember 30, 2008ContractingRed Flags at a Florida Castle: Wood Flooring Contractor Copes With Bad Job-Site ConditionsLongtime wood flooring pro Bob Goldstein recalls one of his most challenging and memorable jobs—mis-milled ebony flooring in a castle in FloridaJanuary 31, 2008MoistureWood Floor Buckles From Lack of AcclimationSeptember 30, 2002Previous PagePage 2 of 2Top StoriesDesignCraftsmanship Across the Globe: Introducing the Winners of the 2024 WFB Design AwardsHailing everywhere from Italy to Portugal to Cincinnati to Washington, D.C., to Brazil to Chicago (by way of Poland), the recipients of this year’s WFB Design Awards prove, through sweat and creativity, that true craftsmanship has no borders.Machines/ToolsMeet the Repairman Turning Edgers Into ArtworkContractingWhat’s Your Top Advice for When Things Get Slow?DesignWhite Oak vs. Red Oak: As Pressure Increases on White Oak, Red Oak Is a Versatile AlternativeSponsor ContentRecognizing Retail Excellence: Enter the 2024 WFB Outstanding Retailer Awards