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Social Media
Working for An Influencer Has Lasting Impact for Flooring Company
The company is still getting calls and emails just from a 2015 influencer post.
July 19, 2021
Humor
What’s Something a Helper Should Never Say to the Boss?
Wood flooring pros reveal their top answers for what one of their workers should never ever say to the boss.
May 19, 2021
Contracting
Meet the Winners of the 2021 WFB Ultimate Wood Floor Guy & Gal Contest
Meet two wood flooring pros who go above and beyond in their work ethic, integrity and professionalism.
May 19, 2021
Machines/Tools
Blast From The Past: Wood Floor Tools and Machines from Yesteryear
Get an appreciation for what hardwood flooring pros were using "back in the day."
May 19, 2021
Stain/Custom Color
How I Use Creative Stain Samples To My Advantage
Wood flooring pro David Harris has developed strategies for stain samples that make choosing a stain easier, foster creativity and create positive social media buzz.
May 19, 2021
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Humor
Tales from the Front: Changing Wood Floors ... and Changing Lives (!)
Todd Inmon of Inmon Hardwood Floors in Ypsilanti, Mich., accomplished much more than simply sanding a floor on this job.
May 19, 2021
Contracting
From the World’s Tallest Peaks to the Wood Floors of Appalachia
Pat Goodman transitioned from professional rock climber to pushing the limits of creativity with wood flooring.
May 19, 2021
History
This Floor Ain't Big Enough For the Five of Us
This historic photo of Texan wood floor pros tells a story of what the trade was like in the 1890s.
May 18, 2021
Marketing
How to Not Get Ripped Off Buying a Logo for Your Flooring Business
Looking to invest in a logo design for you hardwood flooring company? Here's what you need to know ahead of time.
May 18, 2021
Management
How to Thrive in a Family-Run Wood Flooring Business
Anyone who runs a wood flooring business with their family knows some of the unique challenges that come with that dynamic. Here's how my family has made it work.
May 18, 2021
Stain/Custom Color
An Inconsistent Stain Color on a Water-Popped Wood Floor
The homeowner noticed light spots on the wood flooring following a refinish.
May 18, 2021
Marketing
A Flooring Sign of the Times
“Nobody’s going to interact with a post that says ‘hardwood on sale,’ but they will interact with posts that are funny and moving.”
May 18, 2021
Surveys
State of the Wood Flooring Industry 2021
When WFB was preparing this section last year, the world had just come to a standstill as the COVID-19 pandemic ramped up around the globe. In the following pages, you will find the results from our survey of wood flooring manufacturers, distributors, retailers and contractors, as they shared with us how this history-making year impacted their businesses. (Results were compiled in February.)
April 14, 2021
Humor
What’s the Klutziest Thing You’ve Ever Done on a Job?
Wood floor pros share some of their worst mishaps on the job site, from embarrassing to literally painful.
March 18, 2021
Humor
Wood Floor Tales From the Front: ‘In the Living Room There’s No Floor’
Wood floor pro Jason Heald was sent to sand a floor, but there was just one problem: The floor was missing.
March 18, 2021
Management
How I’ve Improved Estimating to Save Time and Make More Money
Wood flooring pro Dan Portu explains how he improved profitability and saves time by modifying his estimating process.
March 17, 2021
Safety
A Terrible Surprise After My Business Went Up in Smoke
March 17, 2021
History
Installing a Wood Floor Without Glue or Nails—340 Years Ago
This unique wood floor was a special request from the “Lady of Amerongen" in the 1680s.
March 17, 2021
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Tools + Equipment
Saws 101: What You Should Have as a Wood Floor Pro
Wood floor pro Kyle Neuroh explains which saws wood flooring pros really need, what to know when buying, and how to square up miter and table saws.
Retail
Bolstered for Success: See the Winners of the 2021 WFB Outstanding Retailer Awards
Parquet
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