Hardwood Floors December 2019/January 2020

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22. Cameron Maxwell Partner Think Flooring WESTERN AUSTRALIA

24. Vlad Nikolin Owner Hardwood Perfections EVERETT, WASHINGTON Vlad has enjoyed working with wood since the 5th grade. This passion continued through high school and into college, where he supported himself through nursing school by working as a wood floor mechanic. In 2011, he founded Hardwood Perfections to provide customers with customwood floors. Today, the company employs 11 people. The company also maintains an in-house woodshop where they create one-of-a-kind customwoodwork like mantels and staircases for customers who want to give their homes a unique touch. Vlad is an NWFA Certified Sand and Finish, Certified Installer, and Certified Wood Floor Inspector. Committed to customer service, Hardwood Perfections stays in close contact with clients before, during and after each project with pictures, texts, calls, and emails at each stage. In his spare time, Vlad enjoys spending time with his wife, his three beautiful daughters, and 17 siblings.

With 15 years of wood flooring experience, Cameron is proud to be a fourth-generation family member working in the timber flooring industry. He began his career installing floors, but his interest wasn’t limited to sanding and polishing. So, eight years ago, he started his own business, Think Flooring, to offer clients the full package – from supply to install to sanding and polishing.

The business has faced challenges, but overcoming them has kept Cameron engaged and alert, and taught him to push through the hard times with perseverance. AlthoughWestern Australia’s timber flooring industry has hit hard times of late, Cameron's innovative marketing concepts, excellent work ethic, willingness to learn new techniques, and his attention to detail have helped the company reduce costs without sacrificing quality.

23. Kyle Neuroh Owner Neuroh Hardwood NASHVILLE, TENNESSEE

Kyle started in the Nashville area doing simple installs, sanding, and finishing. Today, he is one of the leaders in custom floors inlays and textured flooring. Neuroh Hardwood is a small, family-based company that takes pride in their work. They love a challenge and enjoy working with clients to create a floor that suits their individual tastes and space.

Kyle is an NWFA Certified Installer and Certified Sand and Finisher and has been recognized with the “Super Service Award” fromAngie’s List for four years in a row. This is no surprise to his customers who note his attention to detail, flexibility, patience, dependability, knowledge, and professionalism in their reviews. He also works with local contractors, including his competition, to ensure quality workmanship and support the wood flooring industry. Kyle’s company sponsors the annual bike-a-thon of Carterville Christian School, part of Martin Memorial Church, to help students raise money to support their community.

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