Q: I have enjoyed viewing your site and thank you for the info. I have recently started to rescreen wood floors and am thinking of getting into sand and finish as well as insulation. Do you have any suggestion as to professional wood floor refinishing training I could get such as sand and finish classes as well as insulation classes, maybe by some manufacturers or trade group?
A: The National Wood Flooring Association does hold training sessions from time to time. You could look them up or become an employee for someone for a few years to at least get the basics down.
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