Tools + Equipment

Routers 101: What a Wood Floor Pro Should Know

Wood flooring pro Matt Garcia explains the router bits and accessories that are useful for wood flooring work.

March 23, 2023

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.

Tool Time: Bosch 18-Volt EC Brushless Oscillating Tool With StarlockPlus System

Wood floor pro Tony Horsman of Creative Hardwood Floors Inc. tried this cordless Bosch oscillating tool with the new Starlock system.

July 27, 2022

I can definitely see that we’ll be buying more of these cordless Bosch oscillating tools with the company’s Starlock system in the future.

2022 Surfaces Exhibitor Showcase

See what products the following companies will be exhibiting at The International Surface Event in 2022.

December 10, 2021

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2021 Wood Floor Manufacturing Equipment Product Focus

See some of the latest machines available for the manufacturing of wood flooring.

December 10, 2021

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Advertorial: Shaper Origin Keeps Getting Better

The portability and adaptability of Shaper Origin, an intuitive handheld CNC router, makes it the perfect tool to work on-site and on installed pieces.

September 23, 2021

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Tool Review: Milwaukee Non-Marring Performance Knee Pads

Wood flooring pro Chris Traver tries out the Milwaukee Non-Marring Performance Knee Pads as he installs and sands wood floors.

September 23, 2021

I loved the cushion of these gel knee pads by Milwaukee, but I did find that they rocked a little too much side-to-side when I needed to be constantly moving on the job site.

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.

July 26, 2021

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ToughBuilt GelFit Fanatic Knee Pads

Wood flooring pros Joe and Staci Martinez of Phoenician Wood Floors in Sioux Falls, S.D., review the ToughBuilt GelFit Fanatic knee pads.

May 19, 2021

When using these knee pads, we both felt like we had to have one hand down on the floor to stabilize ourselves.

Sponsored: Bringing CNC Precision to the Job Site

Shaper Origin, the portable handheld CNC router that has been making waves in the wood flooring industry for the past few years and quickly growing in popularity.

April 7, 2021

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Tool Review: Cordless Bosch GLI-18V-10000C Floodlight

Wood flooring pros Amber and Sean Dodson review the performance of the Cordless Bosch GLI-18V-10000C Floodlight for the wood flooring job site.

March 18, 2021

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2021 Wood Flooring Software and Technology Product Focus

Software and technology are an essential part of running a wood floor business today. The products featured in this annual Product Focus aim to help make the job easier. Does your company have a product that should be featured here? Send it to us at editors@woodfloorbusiness.com.

March 9, 2021

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Tool Review: Makita LXT Cordless Backpack Dry Vacuum

Wood flooring pro and vacuum aficionado David Merrill tries the Makita LXT Cordless Backpack Dry Vacuum on his job sites and shares his thoughts.

January 19, 2021

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State of the Industry 2023

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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

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

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.