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On The Floor with Wayne and Rob

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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  1. 377

    Squeaky Floors

    Wayne and Rob discuss reasons for squeaky floors. 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/

  2. 376

    Tough jobs - Should I take it or not?

    Wayne and Rob discuss the reasons why you should or shouldn't take that tough job. 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/

  3. 375

    Five Years of Bona Innovation - Part 2

    Wayne and Rob conclude their discussion on the last five year's of Bona product innovations. 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/

  4. 374

    Five Years of Bona Innovation - Part 1

    Wayne and Rob discuss the last five years of Bona's product innovations. 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/

  5. 373

    Revisit: Value of Education - Machine Maintenance with guest Careen Ricks

    Wayne and Rob continue their education series with an episode on machine maintenance with special guest Careen Ricks, Sr. Machine Service Technician at Bona. 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/

  6. 372

    Revisit: Bona DriFast Stains

    Wayne and Rob discuss all the great features and benefits of Bona DriFast® Stain, including the unsurpassed coverage rates, especially when buffed on, the fast dry times and the unlimited color palette that can be created by blending colors. 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. 371

    Revisit: Oiled Floors

    Wayne and Rob discuss all things oiled floors. 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/

  8. 370

    Revisit: Maintenance

    Wayne and Rob discuss the Bona PowerScrubber and how to maintain your customers floors. 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/

  9. 369

    A Journeyman's Knowledge

    Wayne and Rob discuss the knowledge a journeyman has and the questions you can ask a them. 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/

  10. 368

    Potpourri

    Wayne and Rob discuss a variety of topics including what AI thinks of hardwood flooring contractors. 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/

  11. 367

    Revisit: Subfloors - Part Deux

    Wayne and Rob have another discussion about subfloors. 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/

  12. 366

    A conversation about Bona Traffic Go® and Finishes

    Wayne and Rob discuss waterborne finishes and highlight Bona Traffic GO®. 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/

  13. 365

    Top consumer sand and finish complaints

    Wayne and Rob talk about the top consumer complaints about sanding and refinishing hardwood floors. 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/

  14. 364

    Revisit: Subfloors

    Wayne and Rob get down and dirty with subfloors and why the condition they are in are important. 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/

  15. 363

    2026 Wood Floor Business State of the Industry

    Wayne and Rob do a deep dive into the 2026 Wood Floor Business State of the Industry. 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/

  16. 362

    The Cost of Anxiety

    Wayne and Rob reminisce and contemplate the role anxiety takes on working and owning a business in the industry. 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/

  17. 361

    Revisit: Random Orbital Sanding

    Wayne and Rob discuss the importance of orbital sanders in the sand and finish 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/

  18. 360

    Revisit: The Impossible Floor To Sand

    Wayne and Rob talk about the most difficult floors they have sanded. 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/

  19. 359

    Inspections, Engineered Floors, and Contracts

    Wayne and Rob talk about engineered floors, inspections and contracts. 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/

  20. 358

    NWFA Expo Recap

    Wayne and Rob talk about the 2026 NWFA Expo that was in Orlando, FL. 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/

  21. 357

    On The Floor Live from NWFA Expo!

    Wayne and Rob hosted a live On The Floor podcast at the NWFA Expo demo theater. Watch on the Bona Professional YouTube channel to hear the features and benefits of Bona R820, watch Rob convert Bona Vertical into the applicator gun, and see the fastest troweling contest in action. 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/

  22. 356

    Revisit: What's Lurking Underneath

    Wayne and Rob discuss the things you need to be aware of prior to using Bona Adhesives. 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/

  23. 355

    Another Member of the Bona Adhesive Family

    Wayne and Rob introduct Bona 820, the newest member of the Bona Adhesive family of products. 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/

  24. 354

    The Nightwatch with Jakko Woudenberg

    Wayne and Rob host Dutch wood artist Jakko Woudenberg and Lenny Hall with Endurance Floor Company to discuss the background of The Nightwatch project and bringing it to NWFA. 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/

  25. 353

    Electricity

    Wayne and Rob discuss electricity on the jobsite and share a few stories of their own. 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/

  26. 352

    1-10-100 Rule

    Wayne and Rob discuss the 1-10-100 rule. The 1-10-100 rule is a cost-of-quality management principle stating that expenses related to defects increase exponentially over time: $1 for prevention, $10 for correction, and $100 for failure. It highlights that preventing errors early is vastly cheaper than fixing them later. 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/

  27. 351

    Revisit: Happy Work Environments

    Wayne and Rob discuss the importance of having a happy work environment. 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/

  28. 350

    Markups vs. Margins - Part 2

    Wayne and Rob continue their conversation about markups vs. margins. 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/

  29. 349

    Markups vs. Margins - Part 1

    Wayne and Rob discuss the difference between markups and margins and how it effects your bottom line. 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/

  30. 348

    Work Dreams

    Wayne and Rob talk about why you have work dreams, even dreaming about things that happened 20 years ago. 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/

  31. 347

    What a Winter!

    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/

  32. 346

    Revisit: Bona ClearSeal®

    Wayne and Rob discuss Bona's latest sealer innovation - Bona ClearSeal™ 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/

  33. 345

    Revisit: Why Do Homeowners Hire Professionals

    Wayne and Rob discuss reasons why homeowners hire professionals. 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/

  34. 344

    Revisit: Important Bona TDS Information

    A review of important information found on product TDS sheets and where to find them on the Bona website. 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/

  35. 343

    Salute to Entrepreneurs

     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/

  36. 342

    Checklist 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/

  37. 341

    Prefinish Floor Issues and Repair

    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/

  38. 340

    Happy New Year!

    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/

  39. 339

    Happy Holidays!

    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/

  40. 338

    Making a Boutique Experience of Hardwood Floors

    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/

  41. 337

    Revisit: Moisture in Hardwood Flooring with Guest Adam Bissey

    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/

  42. 336

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

    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/

  43. 335

    Networking

    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/

  44. 334

    Concrete Moisture Concerns

    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/

  45. 333

    2026 Sand & Finish Schools

    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/

  46. 332

    Revisit: Bona Net Abrasives

    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/

  47. 331

    Slow Paying Customers

    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/

  48. 330

    Fire Safety

    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/

  49. 329

    New and Improved Bona NaturalSeal® and Bona NordicSeal®

    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/

  50. 328

    Wayne and Rob's Excellent Adventure Part 2

    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/

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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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