Brett Miller discusses some of the benefits of using and specifying end-grain wood flooring, such as hardness and durability for use in commercial spaces, as well as providing tips for installing, sanding and finishing end-grain flooring with David Old and Mika Old from Old Wood LLC, out of northern New Mexico.

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Brett Miller chats with multiple NWFA Wood Floor of the Year winner, Avedis Duvenjian of Archetypal Imagery, about what it takes to win the coveted WFOY award, the latest finishing trends, and his tips for working with designers and specifiers to implement modern colors and textures into a timeless flooring design.

Brett Miller gives a detailed overview of the new NWFA Installation Guidelines, which are an indispensable tool offering industry-accepted standards for hardwood flooring installations. 

Brett Miller and Dee Lenston, Professional Sales Training Manager of Bona, discuss changes they’ve seen in the hardwood flooring industry, how technology is changing the profession, the importance of ongoing education.

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Brett Miller speaks with Johannes Boonstra, territory manager with Rubio Monocoat USA. Johannes and Brett discuss some of the current trends in advanced wood floor finish systems, evolving color trends, floor maintenance misconceptions, and much more. 

Brett Miller speaks with Chris Kacik, an NWFA Certified Installer, Sand & Finisher, and Inspector from Green Oak Hardwood Floors in Ireland.  Chris and Brett discuss how skills he gained by working with the National Wood Flooring Association have helped him grow his business and become a trusted authority in his country. 

Brett Miller speaks with Rusty Swindoll, NWFA Technical Advisor.  They discuss Rusty’s unique perspective on the hard wood flooring industry, NWFA/NOFMA Certified Manufacturers, common issues Rusty assists members with on the NWFA Technical Hotline, and details on the NWFA's new Installation Guidelines Manual.  

Brett Miller is joined by NWFA Regional Instructor Jason Elquest. Jason is the Owner of Blackhawk Floors in Scottsdale, Arizona. He currently serves on the NWFACP Board of Directors, and is a NWFACP Certified Installer, Sand & Finisher, and Inspector. Brett and Jason discuss lessons learned in the hardwood flooring industry, advice for their younger selves, and the importance of customer service.

Brett Miller is joined by NWFA Regional Instructor Jon Namba.  Brett and Jon discuss a wide variety of topics, including changes and trends in the flooring industry, advice for training young employees, the impact of the skills gap, marketability versus sustainability, and the messaging on hardwood flooring we should be sharing with consumers.

In the second and final part of our interview with Sprigg Lynn of Universal Floors, Brett and Sprigg discuss how to best sell craftsmanship to the consumer, actionable advice on how to take your business to the next level, and the importance of the NWFA's Certified Professional program.