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AT THE SITE Tool Maintenance Schedules (Continued)

Replacing parts: As a tool ages with use, some parts will need to be replaced. Replace worn parts like carbon brushes, drive belts, pulleys, O-rings, and springs to extend the tool’s life and ensure it is working efficiently and properly. For wood flooring professionals, reputation and repeat business are everything. Tools that fail in the middle of a job, produce subpar results, or cause safety issues can damage your reputation and can lead to lost revenue. By implementing and adhering to a tool maintenance schedule, you can ensure your tools are job-ready. Whether you’re newly building your business and reputation, or an established profitable flooring business, investing in routine tool maintenance will pay dividends in allowing you to focus on what truly matters, crafting beautiful floors.

Brett Miller is the VP, technical standards, training, and certification for the National Wood Flooring Association in St. Louis. He can

be reached at brett.miller@ nwfa.org.

WOOD FLOORING INSTALLATION GUIDELINES

The performance of your tools is central to the quality of your work. They are also the backbone of any successful installation, refinishing, or repair job. Proper maintenance of those tools ensures they will last as long

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For additional information about tool maintenance, check out the NWFA's Installation Guidelines at NWFA.ORG/TECHNICAL- GUIDELINES/.

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as possible, reducing the need for frequent repairs or even replacements, which ultimately leads to downtime.

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