Sam F. Biondo Jr.Sam F. Biondo Jr. is national technical presenter for Deerfield Beach, Fla.-based MAPEI Corp.Subfloor PrepKnow These Tips for Success With Self-LevelersImportant tips to ensure success when using self-leveling underlayment over a concrete slab.March 30, 2016TroubleshootingNFL Fame, Beer Teach a Lesson on this Wood Floor JobI’ve been in the flooring business since I was 14, and, like many contractors, I’ve seen a lot of strange things happen on a job. For me, the strangest job—and one of the biggest lessons I ever learned—came when I was a project manager for a big flooring company and we were doing a job back in the mid-’80s at a restaurant owned by a famous NFL coach. When I tell you what happened, you might not believe me, but I swear to you, it’s true.Something strange happened as we were doing the job: I kept smelling beer.May 29, 2013Page 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
