Readers Respond: Write A Scary Wood Flooring Story Using Only Six Words

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For Halloween, WFB asked followers on Facebook and Instagram to share a scary wood flooring story using just six words. Scroll down for a hair-in-the-finish-raising read:

Patricia Ernst

Bought bargain wood flooring, need installer!

David Wood Jr.

“I used to work with wood.”

Lou Rich

They said it was waterproof, though.

Ryan Johnson

I put blue tape by them.

Lou Rich

I was looking for some bamboo.

Michael Long

So, I spoke with my designer…

Bob Alberding

I forgot to bring a check 😱.

Bill Powell III

When the sun shines at 3:00…

Lantzville Artisan Wood Floors

Was perfect … then the water came.

Charlie Leach

There is literally standing water everywhere…

Shawn Myers

"Then they saw the Murphys oil!!!!”

John Joseph

“I only used the polish once.”

Johnnie Zaia

The toilet is down the road.

Jamie Scott

The big machine bag started smoking.

Matt Phillips

It is not what I envisioned.

Kent Rogerson

"I was doing some Google researching."

Nate Hall

Got a splinter, I'm going home.

Jason Carter

Your team did great work, BUT!

Jerry Curran

Can you get the stains out?

Michael Schuetz

They attempt to finish the floor.

Lantzville Artisan Wood Floors

I have to keep it dry?!?!

Dean LaPointe

My interior designer brought color samples.

Wood Floor Chuck

Can I save money by helping?

Glenn Harris

The check is in the mail.

Mārshall Williāms

It’s had about 10 gloss coats.

Michael Settlemyre

Blue tape Blue tape Blue tape.

Benny Powell

The man at Home Depot said...

Patrick Smith

"That is the wrong stain color."

Tim Moneke

“My floor seems to be cupping “

Mike Hanning

It just needs a light sanding.

Frank Ambrose

Just a light buff and coat.

Johnny Rodriguez

Ice maker failure, water damage nightmare 👻🎃.

Marc Perry

My brother's friend can do it.

Andrew Urban

Sorry, my husband has the checkbook.

Dane Fox

Hurry up and find the plunger!

Andy Eicher

Do you mind if I watch?

Paul Massey

Will the floor get any lighter?

T.J. Haas

"My wife saw this on Pinterest."

Tim Burkholder

Stain rags left on job site…

Jonathan Gramajo

CAN YOU GIVE ME A DISCOUNT 💀 ☠️ 👻 🎃.

darin_dupree

The finish then started to curl…

isandnewyork

“My neighbor can do it cheaper.” 😱😱

wood_floor_chuck

Will these pet stains sand out?

thatchrisvelazquez

I’ve used Orange Glo for years.

towncountrywoodfloor

Fresh prepped maple, stain bucket dropped.

cottonwoodfinishesllc

There's an extra bottle of hardener.

negairsys

They want a few more samples.

proelitefloors

Can we replace this piece here?

renovate405

Supplier said 12-14 weeks out.

wpaulmurphy

“Can you sand the spindles too?”

paradigm_wood_floors

We just put the refrigerator back…

qualityhardwoodflooring216

I want those other rooms sanded.

just2wildandcrazydags

“Oh, we wanted WATER-BASED finish…”😮 😂😂😂 

goldenwoodworks

You left the van keys WHERE?!

cawoodworks_hardwoodfloors

"Someone has crawled through our barricade.”

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