Brett Miller interviews Charles Peterson of Charles Peterson Signature Flooring about his history and experience in the hardwood flooring information, his journey as an author, and his quest to be the best professional possible. Look for Part Two of this interview next week.

About Charles Peterson:
https://cpwoodfloors.com/about-2/credentials/

Brett Miller and Peter Connor discuss the history of his mill, how he got started in the wood flooring industry, the impact of COVID-19, and some of his side projects. 

Brett and Dave Marzalek of DM Hardwood Designs discuss his accomplishments, the art of hardwood flooring, sources of inspiration, the importance of mentors, giving back to the industry, and more.

Brett Miller interviews Randy Harris of High Desert Hardwood.  Randy discusses meeting the expectations of demanding customers, his business philosophy, inventions he's created over the years, advice for those new to the industry, and much more.

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.

For more information on the NWFA and its educational programs go to https://www.nwfa.org/.

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.