Steve Brattin of SVB Wood Floors in Kansas City talks about differences between hardwood flooring markets, his experience with the NWFA Board of Directors, and the NWFA Certified Professionals Board of Directors, the importance of getting involved with the NWFA, and the value of being NWFA certified.

Brett Miller and Kelsey Quigg, Technical/Product Manager for Pallmann, a division of Uzin-Utz North America, discuss finish trends in the hardwood flooring industry, and how new equipment has changed the physically demanding health risks we have historically exposed ourselves to when sanding a floor.

Brett Miller chats with Wayne Lee from Middle Tennessee Lumber Co. about his beginnings in the industry and his unique perspective on sanding, finishing and industry trends.

Brett Miller and and Karl Salzmann discuss the importance and use of data loggers in the wood flooring trade. They also explore the rise of the "smart floor," and how data loggers are a game-changer for helping the end-user reduce environmentally-caused failures in their real wood floors.

Brett Miller and Kjell Nymark, NWFA Certification Manager, discuss NWFA's Certified Wood Floor Inspector program's evolution. They analyze the Inspector school and prerequisites to get there, and they explain why the industry continues to uphold NWFA Certified Wood Floor Inspectors as the best-of-the-best.

Brett Miller, NWFA Vice President of Education & Certification and NWFA Regional Instructor, Ben Totta, discuss how he grew his hardwood flooring company, how to build a successful company culture and his experiences with the  NWFA Wood Flooring Specialist Apprenticeship Program.

Jeremy Farmer discusses his background as a wood floor craftsman, business owner, his transition from contractor to Technical Sales Rep for Glitsa, and one of his favorite hobbies, BBQ.  

Brett Miller and Doug Muscanell, Muscanell Millworks founder, discuss the milling processes, acclimation, and several critical components of using wood in the desert climate. Doug shares some of his history in the wood industry, what motivated him to open a wood flooring mill in the high desert region of southwestern Colorado, and how he has carved out a niche business in one of the most challenging climates for wood flooring.

NWFA Wood Talk Podcast - Brett Miller, NWFA Vice President of Education & Certification  and longtime NWFA Regional Instructor, Michael Dittmer, discuss Michael's experiences in the hardwood flooring industry, the importance of always improving, and best practices for working with customers.

Brett Miller interviews Charles Peterson about the importance of educating clients, the true meaning of acclimation, and why it is important to sell wood floors that fit the home.