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Author: Jason Elquest

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Acclimate, Acclimate, Acclimate!

  • by Jason Elquest
  • Posted on November 27, 2018

We always hear that Arizona is too dry for hardwood floors. That is the case…

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Cupping – The Most Prevalent Form of Wood Floor Distress

  • by Jason Elquest
  • Posted on October 15, 2018

Most of us see cupping everyday. There are not many homes that I walk into…

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Hardwood Hints: Color Recipe Cards

  • by Jason Elquest
  • Posted on July 31, 2018July 31, 2018

I am thankful to have learned this tidbit from Frank Kroupa before he retired as…

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Acclimation

  • by Jason Elquest
  • Posted on July 2, 2018July 3, 2018

I am not sure where I first heard the saying, “Get the home ready for…

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Different Color Techniques

  • by Jason Elquest
  • Posted on June 6, 2018

By Jason Elquest, Owner of Blackhawk Floors in Scottsdale, Arizona and NWFA Regional Instructor Color,…

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Moisture Meters for Wood Floor Installation and Sand and Finish – Part 3

  • by Jason Elquest
  • Posted on August 1, 2017

Almost done. I have discussed moisture testing and documentation from the estimate through the installation,…

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Board Replacement: Good as New

  • by Jason Elquest
  • Posted on August 1, 2017July 21, 2017

One of the advantages of wood as a flooring option is that it can be…

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Moisture Meters for Wood Floor Installation and Sand and Finish – Part 2

  • by Jason Elquest
  • Posted on July 25, 2017July 25, 2017

In my first blog, I talked about starting your documentation and moisture testing procedures. In…

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Moisture Meters for Wood Floor Installation and Sand and Finish – Part 1

  • by Jason Elquest
  • Posted on July 18, 2017

This will be a three-part series on how I use moisture meters on every project…

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Things to Consider When Installing Wood Floors in Dry Climates

  • by Jason Elquest
  • Posted on January 30, 2017August 1, 2017

“Wood floors can’t be installed in Arizona; it’s too dry!” This is something that we…

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