2022 June

Flooring Inspection: Who’s Policing the Flooring Police?

June 6, 2022

Let’s face it—someone has to pay when an installation goes awry. But how do you know if the person responsible for passing judgment is going to tell the truth?

Contractor Spotlight June 2022 | Steier Flooring—John Steier

Beth Miller

June 27, 2022

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John Steier, owner, Steier Flooring in Algona, Iowa, possesses an obvious passion and enthusiasm for flooring that has carried him through a 20-year career in the flooring industry, but he did not necessarily start there.

Understanding Underlayments: It’s What’s Underneath that Counts

Brett Mauney CTC, CTI

June 20, 2022

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Every installation stands to benefit from the heightened long-term stability that underlayment products provide. Often, the most important steps to a project need to be taken before the first tile is set.

Editor’s Letter: A New Perspective

Beth Miller

June 3, 2022

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Sometimes all we need is a little perspective. Flooring industry events are a great way to do just that!

Floor Academy Briefing: You Must Attend Flooring Industry Events

Kyle Hedin

June 3, 2022

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I don’t want to stop learning or evolving. I want to know what is coming my way. I want to be involved and help influence where the industry goes in the future.

NWFA Intermediate Sand and Finish School

Wood Flooring Sand and Finish: The Importance of Learning a New Skill

Lenny Hall

June 13, 2022

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So, you want to know some tricks of sanding and finishing? Lenny Hall, NWFA regional instructor, talks about the importance of learning how to sand and finish hardwood floors and what even the most experienced sand/finisher can gain.

Three Essential Steps for Successful Bath and Shower Installations

John McIntyre

June 22, 2022

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Having the correct materials and applying them properly to help guarantee your work will leave customers with safe, lasting tile surfaces.

Waterproofing for Exterior Tile Installations

Mitch Hawkins

June 8, 2022

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Because the home’s exterior is constantly exposed to water from a variety of environmental elements, large-format tile exterior renovation projects are actually considered a challenging installation if not properly executed.

Tile Layout Without Sliver Cuts

Scott Carothers

June 15, 2022

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Done well, tile layout is pleasing to the eye. Done poorly, everyone loses. Tile layout is not difficult, but it does require skill and experience.

What’s In My Truck: Installer Billy Graham, Cerritos, California

Beth Miller

June 17, 2022

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Installer Billy Graham, owner of Legacy Flooring, showcases a pair of BIHUI TPR Waterproof Knee Pads he cannot do without.

Jon’s Product Picks at NWFA Expo 2022

Jon Namba

May 1, 2022

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Jon highlights two products at the National Wood Flooring Association Expo that he feels are real game changers for the wood flooring industry.

The International Surface Event (TISE): SURFACES | StonExpo/Marmomac | TileExpo will take place as a in-person exhibits and hybrid virtual event January 31-Februrary 2, 2023.