WFB EditorsNewsWood Floor Pros React to Mind-Boggling Dowel RepairSome attempts at wood flooring repairs are too stunning not to share. This particular dowel repair job spotted by Superior Hardwood Service Inc. left the Canadian company scratching its head.September 16, 2020NewsBuilder Confidence Reaches Record High in SeptemberBuilder confidence increased 5 points to a level of 83 in September, an all-time high on the National Association of Home Builders/ Wells Fargo Housing Market Index.September 16, 2020NewsLarry Scott, Longtime Wood Flooring Pro and DriTac Executive, Dies at 69Larry Scott, whose wood flooring and adhesive industry career spanned four decades, died on Sept. 11. He was 69.September 16, 2020NewsWFB Briefs: 3M August Sales Up; Gartman Turns 40; SFI’s E-Summit3M (St. Paul, Minn.) reported $2.7 billion in sales in August, a 2% increase compared with August 2019.September 16, 2020NewsChicago-Based Flooring Contractor to Pay $1.4M for Bid-Rigging SchemeVortex Commercial Flooring Inc. is the latest, and largest, Chicago-based flooring company to be charged for its role in a long-running bid-rigging cartel in the Chicago area, the Department of Justice’s Antitrust Division announced.September 16, 2020NewsWFCA Advises Caution on IRS Payroll Tax Suspension Option for September–DecemberThe World Floor Covering Association is advising employers to approach with caution the payroll tax suspension period available from Sept. 1–Dec. 31, 2020, suggesting there are several questions the Internal Revenue Service has yet to address that could leave employers liable.September 14, 2020New ProductsUzin Introduces Patch Requiring No RH Moisture TestingUzin’s NC 890 Hydropatch is a hydraulic-cement based smoothing compound designed to handle 100% RH and pH values up to 14. It requires no RH moisture testing of properly prepared concrete substrates, no MVER limitations, and has a 3,000 psi rating.us.uzin.comSeptember 14, 2020NewsDeforestation in Brazilian Amazon Down 20.7% in AugustDeforestation in the Brazilian Amazon declined 20.7% in August year-over-year, the second month of annual declines in forest clearing after months of alarming increases of deforestation, Mongabay reports.September 14, 2020NewsWFB Briefs: Schönox’s Free Seminars; Used SuperMax SuperBrush for SaleSchönox HPS North America is offering free online training webinars and CEUs. Its “Self-Leveling Technology” seminar is scheduled for Sept. 17 from 11–11:45 a.m. CDT; its “Schönox Training: Basics 101” seminar is scheduled for Oct. 1 from 11 a.m.–noon CDT.September 14, 2020New ProductsBasic Coatings Offers Pint-Sized HyperToneBasic Coatings’ HyperTone stains are now available in 16-ounce (1-pint) containers. The new size option for the water/oil hybrid stains enables pros to more easily stain smaller areas; present color samples; tint water-based finishes; and mix custom colors, the company says.basiccoatings.comSeptember 9, 2020Previous PagePage 127 of 982Next PageTop StoriesRetailThriving Through Innovation: See the Winners of the 2025 WFB Outstanding Retailer AwardsFrom reimagined showrooms and mobile studios to thoughtful mentorship, employee empowerment and social media marketing, these WFB Outstanding Retailers are proving that personalized service is key to long-term success.TechniquesUseful Advice When Dealing With Pine FlooringContractingHow I Do These Jobs: Refinishing DecksNewsRecognizing Wood Floor Contractors: Enter the 2025 Ultimate Wood Floor Guy/Gal ContestSponsor ContentFrom Jobsite to Factory Floor: LED Roller Coaters Are Revolutionizing Wood Finishing
