WFB EditorsTechniquesWood Floor Trick of the Trade: Going Long Makes Buffing EasierThe extra leverage the handle offers makes the buffer easier to operate.November 18, 2019New ProductsDeWalt Upgrades Flexvolt Circular SawDeWalt’s 60V Max Flexvolt 7¼-inch Circular Saw (DCS578) is now 47% more powerful than its predecessor, the company says. It features 2,456 unit watts and a no-load speed of 5,800 rpm to deliver the power of a corded saw with the portability of a cordless, the company adds.dewalt.comNovember 18, 2019NewsBuilder Confidence Drops 1 Point in November, Remains StrongBuilder confidence fell 1 point in November to a level of 70 on the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB)/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index. The past two months have seen the highest sentiment levels in 2019, according to NAHB.November 18, 2019NewsAkzoNobel Invests $55 Million in North Carolina Wood Coatings FacilityAkzoNobel announced an investment of $55 million into its High Point, N.C., industrial coatings manufacturing site.November 18, 2019NewsAmerican Beech Trees Targeted by ‘Mysterious’ DiseaseScientists are disagreeing about the origins of a disease that is starting to kill American beech trees, according to Science Magazine.November 18, 2019NewsAmerican Sanders Publishes 2020 Sand & Finish Training School ScheduleAmerican Sanders (Sparta, N.C.) announced the 2020 schedule for its sand and finish training schools.November 18, 2019New Products2020 Resource Book Featured ProductsTake a look at the latest products from these companies, all advertisers in the 2020 WFB Resource Book, the buyer's guide for the wood flooring industry.November 14, 2019New ProductsBruce Launches Early Canterbury CollectionBruce’s Early Canterbury hard maple engineered flooring features five designs, including Moonlight (pictured). The rustic-character planks are 6½ inches wide and are coated with an aluminum oxide finish to protect against scratches, the company says.bruce.comNovember 13, 2019NewsHistoric White House East Room Wood Floor RestoredFirst lady Melania Trump tweeted an image of a newly restored East Room floor in the White House.November 13, 2019NewsCanadian Housing Starts Drop 8.7% in OctoberCanadian housing starts declined 8.7% in October to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 201,973 units, the Canada Mortgage and Housing Corporation reported.November 13, 2019Previous PagePage 182 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 ContentMeet the MFMA: Setting the Gold Standard in Sports Flooring
