Tom PeotterTom Peotter is technical director at Winneconne, Wis.-based Oshkosh Designs Inc.TechniquesStep by Step: How to Install Wood Floor VentsStep-by-step instructions on how to install a wood vent in a wood floor.July 31, 2006InstallationStep by Step: How to Install a Stone Medallion in a Wood FloorInstructions on how to drop in a stone medallion into a wood floor.September 30, 2005InstallationStep by Step: How to Install Metal Inlays in Wood FloorsDetailed instructions on how to install brass and other metal feature strips in wood flooring.May 31, 2004InstallationStep by Step: How to Install Wood Floor BordersWood flooring expert Tom Peotter explains how to install borders in a wood floor.July 31, 2003Page 1 of 1Top StoriesRecoatingHow We Do These Floors: Recoating The Worst of the WorstWe dialed in a recoating process that worked, even on the most demanding jobs—here’s my advice for a recoating process that works.Stain/Custom ColorPrevent This Common Complaint: The Stain Won’t DryRetailGoing the Distance: See the Winners of the 2026 WFB Outstanding Retailer AwardsNewsEnter WFB's 2026 Ultimate Wood Floor Guy/Gal Contest by Oct. 1Sponsor ContentThink Like A Brand: Why Your Flooring Business Needs A Real Identity