James Toal has been a part of the flooring industry for 35 years. After over 30 years as a sand and finish contractor he took a job with Loba Wakol as a technical representative. James teaches us about the different options in stains and finishes so that we can get the best choice for out lifestyle.https://www.instagram.com/jameslobawakol/Need new headphones for working and listening to Floored-U-Cation? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pR Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/flooreducation)

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Stain and Finish Options - James Toal

Who's down with PPE? Every last homie! Jeremy Waldorf returns to the Floored-U-Cation Podcast to talk about a very personal story and why PPE is so important. Join us as we navigate through his story and learn why you should be using it on DIY projects and what to ask your contractor when you are hiring them.Need new headphones for working and listening to Floored-U-Cation? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pR Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/flooreducation)

Jeremy Waldorf - Personal Protective Eqjipment

Fred Hueston owns Stone Forensics which is a tile and stone inspection company. When things go horribly wrong Fred is the man you want on your side. He helps us learn things we need to consider when hiring an installer and picking materials before a project even begins to help prevent him from ever needing to show up.Stone and Tile Show PodcastNeed new headphones for working and listening to Floored-U-Cation? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pR Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/flooreducation)

Fred Hueston - Stone Forensics

Heidi Cronin is the industry liaison and promotion director for the Ceramic Tile Education Foundation. She helps us understand we want to hire a certified tile installer and what the benefits on our project would be.Need new headphones for working and listening to Floored-U-Cation? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pR Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/flooreducation)

Heidi Cronin - Why hire a CTI?

This week on Floored-U-Cation my bookkeeper Janice Nordmark joins us. She runs Bulletproof Bookkeeping in Mesa, AZ. A few years ago, Janice had a flooring installation done that went south on her. We talk our way through it and go over ways to make sure something like that doesn't happen again.Need new headphones for working and listening to Floored-U-Cation? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pR Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/flooreducation)

Janice Nordmark - Bulletproof Bookkeeping

Nate Hall (The Enchanted Floorist) and Scott Zito (Bellavoro Carpet and Luxury Flooring) join me to discuss why you may want to consider a more expensive woven carpet for your next flooring choice.Need new headphones for working and listening to Floored-U-Cation? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pR Support the show (http://www.patreon.com/flooreducation)

Woven Carpet Goods

In this episode we speak with Jason Goldberg of America's Floor Source. Jason speaks about what we need to consider if we are going to have a national flooring brand come bid our project. Listen in to find out why it may not be all it seems cracked up to be.https://www.americasfloorsource.com/Need new headphones for working and listening to Floored-U-Cation? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pR Help support the Floored-U-Cation Podcast through our Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/flooreducationSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/flooreducation)

Jason Goldberg - America's Floor Source

This week we get to speak with Dan Churchill of D&D Flooring in Daytona Beach, Florida. Dan explains some of the little details we need to think of when we are looking at getting new flooring in our house. Can you install hardwood or vinyl plank over your tile? Find out by listening in.https://www.facebook.com/ddfisllc/Need new headphones for working and listening to Floored-U-Cation? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pR Help support the Floored-U-Cation Podcast through our Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/flooreducationSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/flooreducation)

Dan Churchill - D&D Flooring

Jim Freeman of LifeProof Vinyl Planks helps us understand how to setup a basic installation and when we may need to call the phone number on the instructions for some additional help.Need new headphones for working and listening to Floored-U-Cation? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pR Help support the Floored-U-Cation Podcast through our Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/flooreducationSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/flooreducation)

Jim Freeman - LifeProof Vinyl Plank

Josh Crossman runs PTL Hardwood Floors in Yelm, WA. We discuss when you would want to consider putting in a hardwood floor versus a laminate or luxury vinyl plank floor.https://ptlhardwoodfloors.com/https://www.instagram.com/ptlhardwoodfloorsNeed new headphones for working and listening to Floored-U-Cation? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pR Help support the Floored-U-Cation Podcast through our Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/flooreducationSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/flooreducation)

Josh Crossman - PTL Hardwood Floors

This week we speak with Donald Perkins of Dedicated Flooring Professionals in Torrington, Connecticut. Donald breaks down why he chose to have employees versus subcontractors and handing out 1099's. Listen in for some insights so you can think about how you want your company setup.http://dfpllcfloor.com/https://www.facebook.com/DFPllcFloor/Need new headphones for working and listening to Floored-U-Cation? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pR Help support the Floored-U-Cation Podcast through our Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/flooreducationSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/flooreducation)

Donald Perkins - Dedicated Flooring Professionals

In this episode we speak with Liz Calandrino. Liz owned and operated 7 furniture and liquidation furniture and carpet stores before becoming an inspector and finally doing some business coaching. She provides us with insights into why we need to ask more questions during the estimate process.Need new headphones for working and listening to Floored-U-Cation? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pR Help support the Floored-U-Cation Podcast through our Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/flooreducationSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/flooreducation)

Liz Calandrino - LisbethCalandrino.com

This week we talk with Jeremy Waldorf with Schonox. We discuss why subfloor preparation is such an important part of installing a floor. Find out how you can have an easier time getting your floors flat.https://www.facebook.com/LegacyFloorsNeed new headphones for working and listening to Floored-U-Cation? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pR Help support the Floored-U-Cation Podcast through our Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/flooreducationSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/flooreducation)

Jeremy Waldorf - Schonox

In this episode we speak with Scott Zito of Bel Lavoro Carpet & Luxury Flooring in Olathe, KS. We discuss how you want to pick out your carpet and what to look for when it is being installed.https://www.bellavorocarpet.com/Need new headphones for working and listening to Floored-U-Cation? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pR Help support the Floored-U-Cation Podcast through our Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/flooreducationSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/flooreducation)

Scott Zito - Bel Lavoro Carpet & Luxury Flooring

In this episode of Floored-U-Cation we have Ken Ballin of Skyro Floors join us again. Ken and I discuss finding your contractor using social media.http://skyrofloors.com/index.htmlhttps://www.instagram.com/skyrofloors/Need new headphones for working and listening to Floored-U-Cation? Check out ISOTunes using the link below. Amazing Bluetooth headphones that are OSHA certified. http://bit.ly/2P5A9pR Help support the Floored-U-Cation Podcast through our Patreon. https://www.patreon.com/flooreducationSupport the show (http://www.patreon.com/flooreducation)

Ken Ballin - Skyro Floors - Social Media

Floored-U-Cation is all about helping you as the client understand flooring. Whether we are discussing what is trendy, DIY tips, or how to make sure you are hiring a great installer, you should walk away knowing much more than when you started. Our goal is to make sure you can make the best informed decision possible when it comes to your flooring.

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