Troubleshooting

Mystery #14: Where Did These Big Wood Floor Spots Come From? Part 2: The Answer!

What causes these strange brown spots in this one area of this wood floor? Wood floor expert Stephen Diggins has the answer ... and the main clue was right there in the room scene photo.

January 30, 2023

1 24 23 Wood Floor Spots Room Scene 63cff4373edf3

Mystery #14: Where Did These Big Wood Floor Spots Come From? Part 1

This wood floor ended up with weird large brown spots appearing on it. What caused them? Wood floor expert Stephen Diggins shows us the photos.

January 24, 2023

1 24 23 Wood Floor Spots Closeup1

Wood Floor Mystery #13: These Black Spots Aren't Mold ... But What Are They, Then? Part 2: The Answer!

Wood floor pro Stephen Diggins reveals the source of the black spots on this red oak floor (no, it wasn't just the usual scraper shavings).

January 3, 2023

1 3 23 Photo 2 New Blackspots Like Ink

Wood Floor Mystery #13: These Black Spots Aren't Mold ... But What Are They, Then? Part 1

Everyone thought these black spots in different places throughout the wood flooring were mold ... but that wasn't the case. So what was causing them?

November 22, 2022

Mystery15 Black Spots Wood Floor 3

Tips For Success When Using Natural Oil Finishes

Here are some tips that can help you be successful when using oil finishes on a wood floor.

July 27, 2022

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

Wood Floor Rescue: Uncovering Gems In Rural North Dakota

In rural North Dakota, wood floor pro Ed Lausche of Northern Hardwood Floors in Nome, N.D., uncovers “some pretty good gems” when he’s hired to sand existing wood floors.

July 21, 2022

Screen Shot 2022 07 21 At 2 49 18 Pm18

Wood Floor Mystery #12: Return of the Fog, Part 2 (Two Clues + the Answer!)

The wood floor had areas that looked foggy—but the reason was definitely not what everyone would have thought.

July 19, 2022

2022 Meme Wfb Wf Mystery12 Part2 D

Wood Floor Mystery #12: Return of the Fog!

What is causing these "foggy" white cloudy areas after a wood floor was coated?

July 11, 2022

7 11 22 Foggy Wood Floor 1

The Story Behind the Mesmerizing Peeling Gym Finish Viral Video

Wood flooring pro Emory Stansal of Lantzville Artisan Wood Floors shares the story behind the crazy video where he peels off 30 years of gym finish.

May 27, 2022

Peeling Off 30 Years Gym Finish

Wood Floor Mystery #11: What Do You Think Caused These Black Spots? Part 1: The Problem

Wood floor pro Stephen Diggins takes on another case of mysterious black spots appearing in a wood floor.

April 20, 2022

Hickor Baltic 4

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

What would make a wood floor look dull and hazy after installation? Wood floor expert Steve Marley explains the potential issues.

December 9, 2021

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

Finish Peels 14 Months After Recoat: Who Will Pay?

An inspection revealed the finish had peeled in several locations.

November 10, 2021

Using a dental tool, I could lift the edge of the finish film and see the film come off in sheets.

Page 1 of 7

Soi 423 Header 1080x720 Lg

State of the Industry 2023

Screen Shot 2023 03 17 At 4 11 28 Pm28

What Lies Beneath: How I Prevent Moisture Problems Before the Sale

From left to right: An offset flush trim pattern bit, round over bit, top-bearing groove bit, pattern trim bit with top bearing and flush trim bit.

Routers 101: What a Wood Floor Pro Should Know

Walking into a job after another contractor gets kicked out is one of many situations that wood flooring pros like us must handle carefully.

How I Handle These Common but Difficult Customer Scenarios

Fm23 Next Gen Option1

The Next Generation: Black Wood Floor Pros Look to the Future of the Industry

Resource Book

Looking for a specific product or a company? Wood Floor Business has the only comprehensive database of the industry.

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.