Readers Answer: What’s the Best Wood Floor Advice You Can Give in Four Words?

9 8 Readers Answer

9 8 Readers AnswerWe asked followers on the WFB Facebook and Instagram pages to share their best wood flooring advice in four words. Here’s what they said: 

vancouverhardwoodrestoration

Restore, do not replace!

ridegreen23

Don’t give it away.

woodfloorsbybooksmart

Always know your worth.

new_york_hardwood_restoration

Leave it to professionals.

gq_hardwoodfloors

Check moisture before installation.

oldgrowthcustomfloors

Vinyl plank is plastic.

design.tech.custom.flooring

Give me my money!

reddys_hardwood_flooring

It’s not a race.

angushardwoodflooring

Stained dark maple sucks.

awesome_hardwood

Don’t rush the process.

kingshardwoodfloors

Let me do it.

soulbrotha09

Don’t mop your floors.

diamondstatehardwoodfloors

Run, just keep running.

pioneerhardwood

Be consistent. Be methodical.

plankd_flooring

Love what you do.

all_0riginal

No risk, no reward.

darin_dupree

Say no to laminate.

johnnyrodriguez6791

DON'T DO IT YOURSELF.

_dombomb_91

Do not cut corners.

allaround_flooring

Never stop learning never.

micah_loberg_and_lobawakol

Take care of yourself.

elevated_h1ghness

Hardwood is a luxury.

francescodanesi

Don't cut your fingers!

tnrcrl

Get some good kneepads.

funguy3n

Hummel first, then edger.

keithjordan

Subfloor prep is mandatory.

ryanswhistlin

Give yourself enough TIME.

whats_an_absoun

Watch where you step.

weblynnewman

Be professional every time.

randy.harris

Keep the humidity right.

rochester_pro_floors

Always cleats, never staples.

chill_dave

Don't rush the job.

npuflooring

Call for an estimate.

niue_floor_sanding

Quality over quantity anytime.

jackmcgee75

Get paid up front.

Tim Burkholder

Vacuum well, my son!

Steve Heineken

No talking in house.

Lorie Davidson

Education, network, education, patience.

Jack Toomey

No Murphys no wax!

Townsend Dennis

Always seal white oak.

Glenn Harris

Use moisture cure polyurethane.

Mike Reissig

Have passion for hardwood.

William Covington

Don't rent the machine!!

Scott Graef

It's gonna be expensive!

Kenny Whitt

Get a good product.

Razvan Tata

Before purchase, educate customer.

Jared Robinson

Sometimes, just say no.

Seth Burchett

Go with the grain.

Cheryl Hallman Phillips

No water is allowed.

Sprigg Singleton Lynn

Pay your taxes, son.

John W. Saunders

Learn from the best.

Michael Schuetz

Safety, wear your PPE!

Mark Hanes

Three coats, no buffing.

Van A Stahl

Screen your customers thoroughly.

Cash Pyle

Remember: Slow is faster.

Aaron Finnegan

HGTV bad for homeowners.

Gregory Brown

Buy cheap, buy twice.

Casey Wasden

Don’t watch it dry.

Brian Ailor

Set up for retirement.

Lou Buono Jr.

Always respect the blade.

Matthew Wakefield

Take off your shoes.

DM Hardwood Designs

Show up on time.

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