Hardwood Floors August/September 2025

just at the end of the day. Clients tell us often how impressed they are with our cleanliness.” Cleaning tools as you put them away and cleaning the workstation as you go is Whatley’s recommendation. “Put the offset pieces in the garbage or away from the saws, don’t just drop them in front of you. It’ll get out of hand really fast, and when you’re starting to step over piles of debris or cut off chunks, it becomes a hazard,” he says. “If you’re more organized, you tend to become more efficient in your work, and that goes for all aspects of life.” A jobsite kept in good condition makes a statement about being professional. Cardona says to keep in mind, “Clients remember how you work, not just the final result.” So, not taking shortcuts and having structure to the set-up process just may be the secret to success.

Libby White Johnston is the publisher of Hardwood Floors magazine. She can be reached at libby.johnston@nwfa.org.

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