WFB EditorsNewsNew Home Sales Up 31.6% Year-Over-Year in OctoberSales of new homes increased 31.6% year-over-year in October to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 733,000, the U.S. Census Bureau reports.November 27, 2019NewsOctober Pending Home Sales Drop 1.7%Pending home sales declined 1.7% in October, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR).November 27, 2019NewsValentus Specialty Chemicals Adds Thomas Kinlin, Christopher Kuhlman to Leadership TeamValentus Specialty Chemicals, which focuses on the wood floor coatings segment by marketing the PoloPlaz, Absco and Sampson brands, announced the additions of Thomas Kinlin and Christopher Kuhlman to its leadership team.November 25, 2019NewsWFB Caption Contest Winner: ‘Ghost Contractor’We asked you to submit your caption suggestions for this photo, and our online readers voted. Congratulations to winner Tommy Ellison of Covington Flooring Company in Birmingham, Ala., who submitted the winning caption seen at right. In addition to being featured in our December/January issue of the magazine, Ellison will receive a Wood Floor Business T-shirt. Other favorite submissions included:November 25, 2019NewsFlooring Pro Paralyzed After Heavy Equipment Falls on Him, GoFundMe StartedA Manahawkin, N.J.-based flooring business owner was left paralyzed from the waist down after heavy equipment fell on him Oct. 30 and broke his back, Patch reports.November 25, 2019NewsBrazil President Says Increasing Amazon Deforestation is ‘Cultural’Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro called the deforestation in the Amazon “cultural” after being confronted with a government report that found deforestation in the Amazon reached an 11-year high during his term, The Washington Post reports.November 25, 2019NewsOctober Existing Home Sales Grow 1.9%Existing home sales increased 1.9% in October to 5.46 million and are up 4.6% year-over-year, according to the National Association of Realtors (NAR).November 25, 2019NewsBostik Names Jake Stadler Market Manager for Hardwood, Resilient Install SystemsBostik Inc. (Wauwatosa, Wis.) hired Jake Stadler as its market manager for hardwood and resilient installation systems.November 25, 2019NewsWFB Throwback: Mixing Marble and Wood for this Winning 1993 Commercial FloorThe 1993 Floor of the Year in the Commercial Category by C&M Wood Flooring Inc. in Deerfield Beach, Fla.November 20, 2019New ProductsReward Flooring Releases Simplicity CollectionReward Flooring’s Simplicity features smooth, ultra-matte finishes and a selection of almost knot-free elite grade options, the company says. The flooring is available in maple (Sable pictured), hickory, white oak and red oak with 3-inch widths.rewardflooring.comNovember 20, 2019Previous PagePage 180 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
