Hardwood Floors June/July 2024

Like most jobsites, the project did not come without challenges. Miller explains that the existing slab was nearly 1 1/2” out of flat within a 6’ span in many areas, walls were out of square, and the HVAC was not properly operating at times. But if anyone could rise to the occasion, solving problems and sticking the landing, it was the NWFA team and members, including some of the industry’s brightest minds. “This was not your typical floor installation in a new construction project. There were as many as 20 people on site during the installation of the floors, and we made sure to have adequate tools and materials,” shares Miller. “Everyone who participated in the installation and finishing of the floors helped us achieve an end product that everyone was proud of.” While designing the plan for the floors, Miller notes it was a priority to highlight different elements of the industry, as shown in the NWFA technical publications. “There is a diverse layout of floors, including straight laid materials, simple parquet patterns, complex custom parquet patterns, extreme wide width and long length products, a 5/16” top nail floor, starburst, bent wood, prefinished flooring, metal inlays, solid and engineered flooring, end grain, and reclaimed,” he says. Miller was floored (pun intended) by the response of the NWFA community and their willingness to help make the vision of these floors a reality. “The support from our members throughout this process was incredible. Whether it was donating materials, time, or labor to the cause, we couldn’t have completed this without them. It was done with our members, for our members,” says Miller. “I hope the floors inspire our visitors, and that everyone who comes through the new building will appreciate the craftsmanship and creativity that those who participated in the entire project put into making it come to life.” t

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