Patrick BurkePatrick Burke is owner at St. Louis-based Burke Floor Inspections.RecoatingGaps Appear in this Wood Floor After a Fire RestorationI was called to do an inspection on a 3-inch solid prefinished Brazilian cherry wood floor installed over OSB. The homeowner said there were gaps left all over her floor.February 1, 2012FinishingA Look at the Dying Craft of Sanding & Finishing Bowling AlleysGrowing up in the bowling alley business as a young boy was an experience I still cherish to this day. My grandfather owned a bowling establishment, and my father worked for Brunswick Corporation early in his career, sanding and finishing the alleys in the 1950s.August 1, 2011Page 1 of 1Top StoriesDesignIntroducing the Winners of the 2025 WFB Design AwardsEach winner of the 2025 WFB Design Awards exhibits dedication and passion for wood flooring craftsmanship. These award-winning projects showcase the achievements of wood flooring pros and their unique visions that transform flooring into works of art.Machines/ToolsPlanetary and Multi-Disc Sanders 101: A Technical PrimerLegal AdviceWhat To Do When a Customer Backs Out of a ContractNewsEnter the 2025 WFB Outstanding Retailer AwardsExtraordinary FloorsHome's Floors Become Giant Wooden Jigsaw Puzzle
