WFB EditorsNewsNew Bill Would Extend PPP Usage to 24 Weeks, Remove 75% Payroll RequirementA bipartisan bill introduced in Congress would lengthen the amount of time small businesses have to use their Paycheck Protection Program loan from eight weeks to 24 weeks, according to an analysis by the World Floor Covering Association.May 22, 2020NewsNYC Inspectors Stake Out Buildings to Catch Nonessential Construction; Floor Refinisher Fined $2,500Setting foot on a homeowner's property in New York City was enough to get a wood floor refinisher fined $2,500, plus $1,000 for each of his helpers.May 22, 2020NewsApril Existing Home Sales Plunge to Lowest Level in 10 YearsExisting home sales fell 17.8% in April to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 4.33 million, the lowest level since July 2010, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR). Year-over-year, existing home sales dropped 17.2%.May 22, 2020NewsSuntup Named U.S. Rep for Elastilon Adhesive Mat; Floor Base Solutions to DistributeSteven Suntup has been named the U.S. representative of Elastilon, an adhesive mat for hardwood flooring installations.May 21, 2020NewsStudy: Construction Workers Among Most At Risk for Opioid Overdose DeathsWhen it comes to opioid overdose deaths, construction workers are among the hardest hit U.S. population segments, a study by the Center for Construction Research and Training found.May 20, 2020NewsHome Depot, Lowe’s Report Sales Increases in Q1 2020Lowe’s and The Home Depot, two of the largest home improvement retail chains in the U.S., both reported sales increases during the pandemic-impacted first quarter of 2020.May 20, 2020NewsApril Housing Starts Lowest Since 2015Privately owned housing starts plummeted 30.2% in April, the largest percentage decline since the government began tracking housing starts in 1959, Reuters reports.May 20, 2020New ProductsSmith & Fong Unveils Durapalm Flooring Circular DisplaySmith & Fong offers a circular display featuring the company’s new Durapalm flooring styles for 2020. The merchandising package includes the display, six display sample boards, hand samples and brochures.durapalm.comMay 20, 2020ContractingWhat is Something You Always Find in the Front of a Wood Floor Pro’s Truck/Van?Here's how wood floor pros responded.May 19, 2020TroubleshootingWood Flooring Q&A: Trouble with Matching SamplesI have a hardwax oil job where customers are complaining that the floor is lighter than the sample. I used the same color for both—why doesn’t it match?May 19, 2020Previous PagePage 146 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 ContentMisconceptions About Film-Forming Wood Floor Finishes
