The Director of the Wood Floor Conservancy, and Senior Fellow at its School of Lower Learning, is a retired union carpenter and hardwood flooring business owner who no longer inspects, consults, or estimates.
"Below the Outlets"
The School of Lower Learning
Corkless Bulletin Board
(I'm too old to have a blog.)
We are all learning life's hardwood floor lessons, together, so welcome to the student body!
Eliminate the noise.
I like a quiet classroom. I like quiet hallways, too! How about you?
Then feel free to quietly peruse the bulletin board.
Here is all the info you need regarding: Hardwood floor protection info, Low VOC wood stain recipes, Wood floor problem solutions, Antique wood floor sources. Even refinish hardwood floors and install hardwood floors using advice found here.
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There are no dumb questions here at The Floorwright School of Lower Learning. And don't bother raising your hand, I hardly look up... JUST CLICK!
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Sep 19, 2024
Automatic Water Shut Off Valve
On vacation? An automatic water shut off valve is your best protection from wood floor water damage while away. AND THAT'S WHEN MOST WATER DAMAGE OCCURS!
Sep 18, 2024
Best Water Alarm Choices
Best water alarm buyer's guide to reduce wood floor repair. Prevent hardwood floor water damage!
Sep 15, 2024
Choosing A Wood Floor Finish? Less is More! And Here's Why.
Too much wood floor finish can permanently panelize your hardwood floor.
Continue reading "Choosing A Wood Floor Finish? Less is More! And Here's Why."
Sep 15, 2024
Best Wood Floor Stain
The world's best wood floor stain is also low VOC and made in Wisconsin, USA. Refinish wood floors with ShadeMaker.
Sep 14, 2024
Wood Floor Beading Problem can't be swept under the rug!
WARNING This page contains graphic photos of one home's wood floor beading problem.
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Sep 14, 2024
Wood Floors Need Testing
Real wood floors need testing. You supporting our advertisers keeps it free.
May 29, 2023
A Deeper Dive into Water Alarms
If it were possible. And it's not. The old director will really go on and on, here, so the property damage he has seen won't.
May 29, 2023
A Deeper Dive into Water Alarms
If it were possible. And it's not. The old director will really go on and on, here, so the property damage he has seen won't.
May 23, 2023
Best Hardwood Floor Cleaner Manufacturer Recommends
Which hardwood floor cleaner should I use? First, consider the one recommended by your flooring or finish manufacturer. Then, consider just water and Norwex.
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Sep 06, 2020
Antique Wood Floor Reclaimed or Salvaged
An antique wood floor can be RECLAIMED OR SALVAGED. What's the difference?
Aug 28, 2020
Essential Wood Floor Protector Products
Protect your hardwood flooring investment. Become a Wood Floor Protector with these essential wood floor protector products.
Aug 28, 2020
Wood Floor Protection Begins Here
Wood Floor Protection is ENVIRONMENTAL and WALLET protection and starts with this Pedge.
Aug 01, 2020
cleaning carpets that are covering hardwood floors
Eventually I want to get our hardwood floors finished but for now there is carpet over them. The carpet needs a good cleaning. Will I damage the wood if
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Dec 23, 2019
Well, Hello, Appliance Dolly
Spend a little now on a good appliance dolly to save thousands later. Zero out wood floor repair costs with this basic hardwood floor protection.
Sep 20, 2017
Do you still sell the wood floor vents and router template
Hi Jerry, Do you still sell the wood floor vents and router template? Thanks, Tom in California
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Jan 04, 2017
1890 Farmhouse Antique Pine Floor... Surface Prep for Tung Oil
Under many layers of newer flooring we found the original pine floorboards, mostly in pretty good shape, but a lot of old paint, some sort of wash in other
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Oct 31, 2013
Privacy Policy of The Wood Floor Conservancy
The privacy policy of the The Wood Floor Conservancy.
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Aug 30, 2013
TinkerBell Water Leak Detector
A TinkerBell water leak detector SO AFFORDABLE, you'll set 'em like mousetraps. Avoid hardwood floor water damage.
Aug 20, 2013
I Sanded the State Fair Carousel Floor?
Green designer and author, Cindy Ojczyk, nicely features my front side in this "More Than a Beautiful Home" article. And yes, as an apprentice years ago, I was the Floorwright commissioned to work on its restoration. Enjoy these lovely photos of that project and a few more. I even look up!
Oct 31, 2012
BLACK Heel Mark FRIDAY
Nominate your favorite black heel marks remover on the Conservancy's contact form. I'll publish the findings the Friday after Thanksgiving because, well, I'm not really doing anything else that day...
Oct 22, 2012
Best Wood Floor Finish for Wear-ability and Repair-ability
Score the BEST WOOD FLOOR FINISH for wear-ability and repair-ability by the numbers.
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Oct 18, 2012
Stylish Little Flat Weave Area Rugs
Little Area Rugs Are Big Wood Floor Protection in front of a refrigerator, let's say...
Oct 13, 2012
The Last Floor Mop You Will Need
Spend a little now to save THOUSANDS over the life of your home. Might you have other things to buy besides CLEANING PRODUCTS!
Oct 11, 2012
Floorwright
Wood Floor Repair
and
Refinish
Homeowner Review of Wood Floor Repair and Refinish. What were your priorities with this project and how did your Floorwright address them? Our priorities
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Wood Floor Repair
and
Refinish"
Oct 11, 2012
Reclaimed Oak Flooring, circa 1920
Reclaimed flooring for sale. Oak tongue and groove from a 1920's house. Very good condition. Nails are still in the flooring. Two widths of board. In
Oct 10, 2012
Low VOC Wood Floor Finish Can Also Be Lifetime
Floorwrights determined the best wood floor finish to be a Ceramic Low VOC wood floor finish to minimize risk,improving air quality for asthmatic sufferer from a moldy basement.
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Oct 10, 2012
Find a wood floor sander at The Floorwrights, Local.
It's the better Better Business Bureau of wood floor sanders.
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