NWFA’s Hardwood Floors magazine would like to thank you for reading and supporting our publication throughout 2025. As this year comes to a close, we are sharing our most read articles. If you missed them earlier this year, catch up now on these popular stories.
Most-Read Stories of 2025
Universal Floors Helps Prepare National Cathedral for President Carter’s Funeral
Universal Floors Inc. worked inside the Washington National Cathedral in Washington, D.C., as part of the preparations for the funeral of former United States President Jimmy Carter. Read more
2025 NWFA Wood Floor of the Year
The NWFA’s Wood Floor of the Year awards were developed to encourage and recognize innovative craftsmanship and design in wood flooring installations. Since the program began in 1990, nearly 350 awards have been presented to companies with winning projects throughout the world. Read more
Refinishing Aluminum Oxide Floors
Sanding floors had become second nature for Avi Hadad. He enjoys working with wood, sanding, installing, and creating. However, he says the aluminum oxide makes the fun part of working with wood not so fun. You must know your finishes to understand what approach would work to sand them. Read More
Multi-Head Sanders: What You Need to Know
It’s best to start backward and move to the future of where we are now. Drum sanders became belt sanders, scrapers became palm sanders, dust control became the standard, and hard-plates became multi-disc sanders. Read More
Introducing the 2025 Hardwood Floors Magazine 40 Under 40
Hardwood Floors is honored to recognize 40 industry professionals under 40 who are helping to determine the future of the wood flooring industry. Meet the 2025 “40 Under 40,” whose accomplishments have established them as some of the industry’s brightest stars. Read more
Hardwood Floors Magazine Celebrates NWFA’s 40th Anniversary
In 2025, the National Wood Flooring Association (NWFA) celebrated its 40th anniversary. Hardwood Floors is recognizing this milestone with a special edition of the magazine in which 40 members shared thoughts on the impact the organization has had on their careers and the wood flooring industry. Read their reflections, view videos and photos, and learn how to take the next step in your career. Click here
A special thank you to Hardwood Floors magazine’s Publishing Partners in 2025!
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