Igor is a graduate of the University of Illinois and holds a B.A. in Economics. He has worked in the flooring industry for over 20 years and is the VP and Sales Manager of Mr. Floor Companies in Skokie, IL. Igor is a certified wood flooring inspector (CWFI) and routinely helps clients assess flooring issues.
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Seasonal Changes to Your Wood Floor
With the rapid change in weather from warm and humid to cold and dry, the environment in your home is changing as well. It’s likely that the humidity level has plummeted from over 50% to 30% or lower, a... -
Deep Cleaning a Hardwood Floor
Ever wonder how Mr. Floor deep cleans hardwood floors? Here's your answer! -
Summer Months, Increased Humidity and Your Wood Floor
Summer months mean higher humidity levels in your home. Learn how humidity affects the performance of your wood floor. -
Don’t Use Tape on Wood Floors!
You should not use blue tape or any other tape on your wood floor when painting. Tape can peel off a weakened finish and leave adhesive residue behind. -
Wood Floor Water Damage and Repair
Is your wood floor suffering from water damage? Here's Mr. Floor's guide to dealing with warped, buckled or discolored hardwood floors ruined by water. -
Balls of Polyurethane Finish Popping Up on Your Floor
For many, summer means concerts at Millenium Park, margaritas on the deck and bubbles in the pool. When we think of summer at Mr. Floor, we think about the dozens of calls we receive from homeowners who are watching... -
Chicago Winters and Your Wood Floor
From Naperville to the North Shore, this Chicago winter is going to be a doozy! While we all wait for Spring, your floor may have suffered the consequences of the coldest winter in recent memory. First, you already know... -
Lumber Liquidators 60 Minutes Story: The Price Versus Quality Equation in Flooring
The Price Versus Quality Equation in Wood Flooring There’s nothing more frustrating than hearing one of our potential Chicago clients tell us that they have a quotation for wood or laminate flooring that is half of our price. We’ll... -
From the Forest through the Factory to Your Floor
One of the truisms about the flooring industry is that most flooring contractors purchase the flooring that will go in your home through a distributor or local retailer. Especially for smaller contractors, this makes economic sense because they don’t...
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