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Mark Whatley is production manager at Amber Flooring in Emeryville, Calif.

Parquet
How I Do These Floors: Herringbone Parquet
Wood floor pro Mark Whatley explains how he goes about installing, sanding and finishing herringbone floors.
December 8, 2021
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