Pete Anderson

Pete Anderson is owner at San Jose, Calif.-based Pete’s Floors, which can be found online at petesfloors.wordpress.com.

Why I Charge for Wood Floor Estimates

The idea of charging for an estimate was very appealing: It would help defray gas costs, compensate for my time and limit giving bids to folks who were looking for the cheapest price. We have now been charging an estimate fee for over 25 years.

January 29, 2015

Pete Anderson at his San Jose, Calif., historic Craftsman-style home, which he has restored room by room.

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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

Recognizing Retail Excellence: Enter the 2024 WFB Outstanding Retailer Awards

Recognizing Retail Excellence: Enter the 2024 WFB Outstanding Retailer Awards