Michael Dittmer

Michael Dittmer

Michael Dittmer grew up in the wood flooring business; he now owns Michael Dittmer Wood Floors in Putnam, Ill. and is an NWFA Regional Instructor.

Tricks of the Trade

Trick of the Trade: Measuring Custom Color

Being able to create custom colors is an essential skill for any high-end wood flooring contractor these days, and that means creating endless samples. This can make it easier.

November 11, 2016

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Yoga: How I Work as a Contractor Without Back Pain

Everyone wishes they had a sister like mine that they could visit—she lives on Maui. On the island, she is on top of all the good, healthy things for you. That turned out to be a fortunate thing for me. I have had numerous back issues over the years, and we know that as wood floor guys, our bodies are our most important asset. My sister, having seen what I do for a living, realized that I needed to take a little bit better care of myself than what I had been doing.

February 29, 2016

Wood flooring contractor Mike Dittmer found yoga to be the cure for his back pain.

Blast From the Past: What We Find Under Floors

Wood flooring contractor Mike Dittmer discusses some of the interesting objects he's found when redoing floors in older homes.

August 4, 2015

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Uncovering An Old Trick During a Restoration

Recently we did a restoration job on this floor in an older home. This is the “before” pic of the floor:

October 15, 2014

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Not Your Typical Trick of the Trade

July 10, 2014

Bacon Grease For Wood Floor Stain Trick

A Major Lifestyle Change Was in Order for This Contractor

November 30, 2007

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Craftsmanship Across the Globe: Introducing the Winners of the 2024 WFB Design Awards

Hailing 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.

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Meet the Repairman Turning Edgers Into Artwork

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What’s Your Top Advice for When Things Get Slow?

This 7-inch-wide, 5/8-inch-thick engineered rift-and-quartersawn red oak floor was coated with Bona Natural Seal and Bona Traffic HD Satin waterborne finish. (Photo courtesy of Floors by the Shore)

White Oak vs. Red Oak: As Pressure Increases on White Oak, Red Oak Is a Versatile Alternative

Bona Traffic HD RAW® Damage Mitigation

Bona Traffic HD RAW® Damage Mitigation