Update: Stumbled upon a local coffee tasting event and learned a ton!

Frustrated with the push for quick fixes over quality work...

Every job lately, clients want it done yesterday with the cheapest materials... like they're ordering fast food. I try to explain that good flooring needs proper prep and time to set... but they don't listen. It's like the whole idea of lasting value is gone... just instant gratification. Makes me worry about the future of our trade.

Holding out for proper tack time cost me a job, but I'd do it again

Most installers say you can cut drying time to meet a tight schedule. I disagree completely. Last week, I had a client who needed a hotel lobby done in one day. The glue needs at least twelve hours to set right. I told them it couldn't be rushed, so they brought in another team. That crew finished fast, but two days later, the edges were already peeling up. My approach might mean losing some work, but it keeps my jobs solid for years. Rushing just leads to problems down the line.