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On The Floor with Wayne and Rob

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When it comes to installing hardwood flooring, there are many different options and methods to consider for the best outcome. Tune in each Wednesday as Bona Adhesives Manager, Wayne Highlander, and Bona Trainer, Rob Johnson, pick each other's brains on which products and techniques work best to create beautiful floors with a solid foundation. Whether you're a rookie contractor just learning the ropes in the hardwood flooring trade, or a 3rd-generation seasoned flooring veteran, this podcast will offer a bit of humor infused with useful and engaging information to take on the floor with you.

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Checklist for the New Year 14.01.2026 46:36

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Prefinish Floor Issues and Repair 07.01.2026 22:17

Wayne and Rob discuss repfinish floor issues and repairs. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Happy New Year! 31.12.2025 11:46

Wayne and Rob close out 2025 with well wishes for the New Year! Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Happy Holidays! 24.12.2025 15:08

Wayne and Rob wish you all Happy Holidays from the entire Bona family! Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Making a Boutique Experience of Hardwood Floors 17.12.2025 44:27

Wayne and Rob discuss the hidden sales tools that Bona's products offer that can be used to get jobs. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Revisit: Moisture in Hardwood Flooring with Guest Adam Bissey 10.12.2025 52:11

Wayne and Rob host Adam Bissey with Floors By The Shore to discuss moisture in hardwood flooring. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Revisit: Why I charge for estimates with guest Chris Frate with Pasquale Floors 03.12.2025 44:52

Wayne and Rob host guest speaker Chris Frate with Pasquale Floors to discuss why he charges for estimates. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Networking 26.11.2025 43:34

Wayne and Rob discuss the importance of networking and different ways you can connect with like-minded people. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Concrete Moisture Concerns 19.11.2025 26:27

Wayne and Rob discuss the concern of moisture in concrete. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

2026 Sand & Finish Schools 12.11.2025 28:13

Wayne and Rob discuss the 2026 3-Day Sand and Finish School Schedule. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Revisit: Bona Net Abrasives 05.11.2025 41:43

Wayne and Rob host guest Zack Clavin to discuss Bona's latest innovation - Bona Net Abrasives! Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Slow Paying Customers 29.10.2025 54:03

Wayne and Rob discuss slow paying customers and how that effects business owners. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Fire Safety 22.10.2025 53:12

Wayne and Rob discuss fire safety and how quickly things can go south if you are not overly careful. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

New and Improved Bona NaturalSeal® and Bona NordicSeal® 15.10.2025 22:40

Wayne and Rob discuss the new and improved formulations of Bona NaturalSeal® and Bona NordicSeal®. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Wayne and Rob's Excellent Adventure Part 2 08.10.2025 45:21

Wayne and Rob continue their excellent adventure by traveling to Canada and the Pacific Northwest. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Revisit: Discussing Acclimation with Lenny Hall 01.10.2025 54:00

Wayne and Rob chat with Lenny Hall, Endurance Floor Company, Inc., about the acclimation process. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Revisit: Sandpaper 24.09.2025 50:24

Wayne and Rob discuss tips and tricks to storing and using hardwood flooring sandpaper. In addition, they discuss the features and benefits of Bona Abrasives. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro....

Wayne and Rob's Excellent Adventure 17.09.2025 57:02

Wayne and Rob hit the road and visit with some Bona Territory Managers across the US. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Revisit: Using Bondo for Repairs Feat. John Highlander 10.09.2025 33:54

Wayne and Rob discuss using Bondo for repairs with guest John Highlander. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Sunfading 03.09.2025 37:40

Wayne and Rob discuss the effects of prolonged exposure to sunlight on the appearance and integrity of wood flooring. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professio... Subscribe on YouTube: / bonaprofessional Facebook: / bonauspro Instagram: / bonapro.us

To Fill or Not to Fill 27.08.2025 30:38

Wayne and Rob discuss filling floor gaps and the issues caused by using the wrong products or doing it incorrectly. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Revisit: Expert Level Bidding and Estimating 20.08.2025 35:05

Wayne and Rob discuss bidding and estimating and the things you need to include to take them to the next level. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

Camping 13.08.2025 35:49

Wayne and Rob talk about how camping relates to hardwood flooring. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

An Advocate for Hardwood Floors 06.08.2025 35:55

Wayne and Rob advocate for hardwood flooring. Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/

7 Year Itch 30.07.2025 31:13

Wayne and Rob thank all of our listeners for submitting what they learned from the podcast and read some of them from our devoted fans! Follow Bona US Professional online: Website: https://www1.bona.com/en-us/professional/ Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/BonaProfessional Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/bonauspro/ Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/bonapro.us/