WFB EditorsNewsWFB Briefs: HPS Schönox Named Fuse Vendor of the Year; IWF HonoredHPS Schönox (Florence, Ala.) was named Preferred Vendor of the Year by Fuse Alliance, a member-owned organization of commercial flooring contractors. It is the second year in a row the company has won the distinction.March 18, 2019News2018 New Home Sales Highest Since Great RecessionNew home sales grew 2.3 percent in 2018 to an annual total of 627,000, the highest sales level since the Great Recession, according to the National Association of Home Builders.March 18, 2019Extraordinary FloorsWood Floor Business Design Awards 2019: The Best Wood Floors of the YearSee the winning wood floors in our annual contest.March 15, 2019TechniquesWood Flooring Q&A: Which Grits for Multi-Head Sanders?What grit sequence should you use with your multi-head sander on that wood floor?March 15, 2019Tales From the FrontTales From the Front: Other Trades Took Sharing on the Job Site a Bit Too FarWood flooring pro Ron Teljeur recalls a job he did with his brother Mark where they ended up making some other trades very unhappy.March 15, 2019Tricks of the TradeTrick of the Trade: Trapping Sanding Dust During TransportBuffers can make a mess. This wood floor pro found a nifty way to reduce the dust when you're on your way out the door.March 15, 2019HumorTalk Back: What's The Dumbest Thing You've Ever Said to A Customer?“What moron installed this floor?” The owner goes, “Yeah, that was me!” These wood floor pros have said some dumb things, and they told us all about it.March 15, 2019Tool ReviewsTool Review: Milescraft KneeBlades Rolling Knee PadsWood floor pro Mike Reissig takes these rolling knee pads for a spin to see how they measure up on a job site.March 15, 2019NewsLumber Liquidators To Pay $33 Million For Misleading Investors During Formaldehyde ScandalLumber Liquidators (Toano, Va.) agreed to a $33 million settlement with federal and state governments after being charged with securities fraud for misleading investors about its Chinese-made laminate flooring’s formaldehyde levels in 2015.March 13, 2019New ProductsRubio Introduces RMC RenewRubio Monocoat’s RMC Renew is designed to restore and protect dry or rough surfaces where the finish has worn down. It restores depth of color, masks scratches and leaves no overlaps or starting marks, the company says. The flooring can be used 4–6 hours after application, the company adds.rubiomonocoatusa.comMarch 13, 2019Previous PagePage 227 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
