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Nothing In Life Comes Easy: How I Started My Gym Floor Company

Wood floor pro and gym floor artist Luis Perez of Hero Flooring shares his story of how, as a young African American/Latino man searching for a better life, he began is gym floor business.

December 3, 2021

I’m beyond blessed for the struggles and hardships in my life, because they’ve led me to make the best out of the situations I’m dealt with.

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'Best Heritage' big machine winner Kevin Clough of Restoration Hardwood Flooring.

See The Winners Of The Inaugural WFB Big Machine Contest

Whether it’s considered a faithful companion on the job site or an awkward, bulky piece of metal, a wood floor pro’s big machine inevitably has a story or two to tell.

How I Do These Floors: Herringbone Parquet

Foyer Becomes a ‘Foyay’ After Pro's Creative Water-Pop

Nothing In Life Comes Easy: How I Started My Gym Floor Company

Bad maintenance practices can cause a hazy appearance on the floor.

Wood Floor Q&A: Why The Dull, Hazy Floor?

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