Jason Elquest

Jason Elquest is owner at Scottsdale, Ariz.-based Blackhawk Floors Inc. and is an NWFA Regional Instructor.

Should You Recoat that Wood Floor or Run?

Wood flooring pro Jason Elquest offers wisdom on steps to take when considering recoating the finish on a wood floor.

July 25, 2016

Peeling finish is always a realistic concern when thinking about a recoat. (Photo courtesy of Roy Reichow)

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Shades of Gray: How to Use Vinegar & Steel Wool to Darken a Floor

How to use a vinegar and steel wool solution to create custom color effects on a wood floor.

May 27, 2015

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Wood Floor Estimates: Take Your Time, Tell The Truth

I've worked in wood flooring since a very young age, eventually starting my own company back in 2001. We've been fortunate to grow from being a typical one- or two-man operation to having eight well-trained crews and a showroom serving a high-end market. After we got the job, he told me we were the only company out of 14 contractors that discussed the potential for moisture.

March 25, 2014

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Blending Personality With Practicality: See the Winners of the 2025 WFB Truck and Van Contest

Get ready to rev your engines and roll into the world of wood flooring pros’ work vehicles. The WFB Truck & Van Contest celebrates pros' trucks and vans with categories for Best Exterior Graphics, Most Organized Interior, Most Unusual Work Vehicle and Biggest Disaster.

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Animator’s Studio is Transformed With a Herringbone Pencil Floor

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Self-Leveler 101: How We Do It Before Installing Wood Flooring

Justin Boone used LED light inlays to frame the flooring designs.

Transformative Flooring Design Illuminates Home

A Complicated Challenge: Refinishing the Tavern on the Green

A Complicated Challenge: Refinishing the Tavern on the Green