Angelo DeSanto

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Angelo DeSanto is owner at Rancho Cucamonga, Calif.-based Dande West and a frequent author and blogger for Wood Floor Business.

How I 'Keep the Love Alive' After Decades of Doing Wood Floors

For wood floor pro Angelo DeSanto, keeping the love alive for the wood flooring craft is a deliberate effort, and he has four key motivators.

August 7, 2024

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The Conundrum of Working for Family and Friends: How Do You Handle It?

I get hit up for flooring work and handyman stuff from my family and close friends, and it’s starting to wear on me a wee bit, because it feels like you cannot really say “no.”

June 11, 2024

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My Perspective: This Was the Best Surfaces Ever

Wood floor pro Angelo DeSanto goes to Surfaces in Las Vegas every January, and the 2024 show may be the best he's ever attended.

February 7, 2024

A product like SawStop is always important—as a business owner, having a safe saw that prevents serious injuries is huge for many reasons.

The Job That Taught Me to Protect My Time and Say ‘No’

The client’s mindset was one many of us can relate to: work as much as possible with a frantic passion for raking in as much money as possible, even if that means seven days a week.

December 20, 2023

The Job That Taught Me

Is Being Married to Wood Flooring Worth It? I Think So

To lifelong wood flooring pro Angelo DeSanto, in many ways, being in this craft is like a marriage to a fine mate—not always easy, but incredibly rewarding over time.

November 20, 2023

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How We Flatten Wood and Concrete Subfloors

Wood floor pro Angelo DeSanto takes subfloor prep seriously; here he shows some actual jobs and how they handled making sure the subfloors were ready for the wood flooring.

October 4, 2023

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More Details on ‘How I Stand Up to GCs to Get Paid Quickly'

A reader wrote in with questions about wood flooring pro Angelo DeSanto's article on how he gets paid quickly by GCs, and Angelo responds with more details that provide valuable guidance on collecting money.

August 22, 2023

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How I Handle These Common but Difficult Customer Scenarios

Wood floor pros can end up in some hairy situations with customers, and longtime pro Angelo DeSanto has been through many of them. Read his advice on these scenarios in this article.

March 17, 2023

Walking into a job after another contractor gets kicked out is one of many situations that wood flooring pros like us must handle carefully.

How We Act in Clients' Homes, Part 2: The ‘Kill ’Em All’ T-shirt and More

Wood floor pro Angelo DeSanto hears from customers about what they value in a contractor, and he shares his list of bad behavior he's witnessed on a job.

March 6, 2023

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How We Act in Clients' Homes: I'll Never Forget These Jobs

Wood flooring pro Angelo DeSanto remembers jobs from early in his career that had a lasting impact regarding how a contractor should act in a customer's home.

February 23, 2023

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Striving for Excellence: See the Winners of the 2024 WFB Outstanding Retailer Awards

WFB Outstanding Retailer Award winners of 2024 have displayed excellence in their retail businesses through stunning showrooms, exceptional customer service and clever digital tactics.

Photos courtesy of wood flooring pros James Kramer, Alejandre Israel, Darin Grimes, Gregory Brown, Erick Pilier, Ken Ballin, Kent Rogerson, Jorge Perez, Benny Powell, Ed Sheridan, Pat Goodman, Lenny Hall and Mike Somodean.

Wood Flooring Health 101: An OT’s Advice to Reduce Injuries and Prevent Pain

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Jumping Into the Unknown to Pull Off a Water-Effect Floor

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Recognizing Wood Floor Contractors: Enter the 2024 Ultimate Wood Floor Guy/Gal Contest

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The Winners' Circle: See the Winning Vehicles in the 2024 WFB Truck & Van Contest