Eco-Friendly Flooring with Brad van Unen of EcoTimber
In This Podcast Episode
Floor guy, Rob McNealy, interviews Brad van Unen, who is the Marketing Director of EcoTimber. Ecotimber is a company which specializes in supplying wood flooring products from environmentally sound sources. They discuss trends in eco-friendly flooring, as well as specific issues related to bamboo flooring. They also talk about FSC certification.
Common Wood Floor Problems & Wood Science with Howard Brickman
In This Podcast Episode
Floor guy, Rob McNealy, interviews Howard Brickman of Brickman Consulting, a company that provides custom wood flooring installations as well as consulting and inspection services related to wood flooring problems. They discuss some of the science behind wood flooring problems, as well as certified wood flooring inspection.
The World Floor Covering Association with Chris Davis, President & CEO
In This Podcast Episode
Floor guy, Rob McNealy, interviews Chris David, President and CEO of the World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) about the mission of the WFCA. They discuss WFCA involvement in legislative efforts and in developing regulations involving green flooring products that benefit both consumers and retailers.
Responsible Building Practices with Erik Listou
In This Podcast Episode
Floor guy, Rob McNealy, interviews Erik Listou, an expert in sustainable building and host of the radio talk show Build Responsible with Erik which airs on 630 KHOW in the Denver market. Rob and Erik discuss energy, environmental and safety considerations in home construction and remodeling.
Summary: The harder a floor is, the less it will scratch and dent. The Janka Ball Hardness Scale is a way to measure the hardness of wood. The higher the ... It’s Bad Idea to Stain Hickory and Maple Floors
Summary: Staining maple and hickory hardwood floors is risky due to the hard and inconsistence structure in the grain may leave the stain blotchy and uneven. 10 Ways To Protect Your Hardwood Floor Finish
Summary: Hardwood floors are easy to maintain if they are cleaned properly on a regular basis.


