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Showcasing Resilience: See the Winners of the 2022 WFB Outstanding Retailer Awards

August 8, 2022

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Funniest ‘Sandal-Clad Sander’ Caption Contest Winner Announced

August 8, 2022

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Tales From the Front

Tales From the Front: Doing Takeoffs Leads to Lifelong Romance

Preparing for his first wood flooring job on his own led to more than just a nice wood floor for Gregory Brown of Wilder, Vt.-based Brown’s Floormasters.

August 8, 2022

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What I Do To Manage Today’s Employees On The Job

When I started my company in 2006, I knew that when I hired employees I didn’t want to treat them in a disrespectful way or have job sites like the ones I had worked on.

August 6, 2022

I make a conscious effort to create a work experience for my employees that is drastically different from the one I started in. That’s me on the left with my employees Kevin Huff in black and Dale Merriam in red.

My Best Advice Before Opening Up A Retail Location

From my 36 years of experience in this business, including falling on my face a few times, here are some things I suggest you consider carefully before jumping into the retail part of the business.

July 27, 2022

You can build that beautiful showroom, but are you prepared to pay for the staff to be in it during all your open hours?

Talk Back: What’s Your Biggest Wood Flooring Pet Peeve?

Here's how wood floor pros answered this question...

July 27, 2022

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Talking Shop: What Have You Changed to Work Smarter and Healthier Instead of Harder?

WFB asked pros how they've changed their approaches to the job to be healthier.

July 27, 2022

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Top Subcontract Clauses To Review Before Signing, Part 2

Here are clauses subcontractors should pay close attention to when forming a solid written agreement with a GC.

July 25, 2022

Make sure you have a detailed written contract including the clauses on this page to go along with that handshake.

After A Tragic Loss, Going From Homeschool Mom To CEO

After the unexpected death of her husband, Steve, Lorie Welch found herself in charge of commercial wood flooring powerhouse Woodwright Hardwood Floor Company.

July 25, 2022

Here I’m pictured with (on my left) Project Superintendent Bruce Western and our COO, James Colten.

Readers Respond: What Would You Steal to Mildly Inconvenience A Wood Floor Pro?

Here's how wood floor pros responded...

July 25, 2022

‘Satisfying’ finish-peeling video nets pro 10K followers

Here's what wood floor pro Emory Stansal learned after going viral.

July 20, 2022

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Wanted: Funny Captions For Sandal-Clad Sander

The funniest submissions will be rounded up and voted on by readers.

June 13, 2022

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Recoating Wood Flooring 101

Recoating a wood floor can be challenging, to say the least, but following this advice can increase chances of success.

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Showcasing Resilience: See the Winners of the 2022 WFB Outstanding Retailer Awards

I make a conscious effort to create a work experience for my employees that is drastically different from the one I started in. That’s me on the left with my employees Kevin Huff in black and Dale Merriam in red.

What I Do To Manage Today’s Employees On The Job

Make sure you understand the differences between applying natural oil finishes and typical surface finishes.

Tips For Success When Using Natural Oil Finishes

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Resource Book

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Podcasts

All Things Wood Floor, created by Wood Floor Business magazine, talks to interesting wood flooring pros to share knowledge, stories and tips on everything to do with wood flooring, from installation, sanding and finishing to business management.