WFB EditorsTroubleshootingWood Floor Wall of Shame: Shockingly Short BoardsThe client had paid nearly $10 a foot for these 5-inch-wide prefinished red oak boards.November 27, 2018Tricks of the TradeWood Flooring Trick of the Trade: Floor Jack Comes in Handy for TreadsThis simple trick silenced a squeaky wooden stair tread.November 27, 2018Tales From the FrontTales from the Front: Customer Provides Surprise During StainingThe homeowner described herself as a “neurotic housewife” from the get-go.November 27, 2018News$36M Lumber Liquidators Insurance Claim Heads to Wisconsin CourtSt. Paul Fire and Marine Insurance Co., a Lumber Liquidators insurer suing to avoid covering the flooring retailer’s $36 million settlement over product defect claims, was told by a federal judge in Virginia it would have to pursue its suit in Wisconsin instead, according to Law360.November 26, 2018NewsWhite Oak Suppliers: Answer Hardwood Federation Survey for Army TrucksThe U.S. Army announced plans to shift to using U.S. grown and milled white oak for the decking of U.S. Department of Defense flatbed trucks, according to the Hardwood Federation.November 26, 2018NewsThe 2018 WFB Gift Guide for Wood Flooring ProsLooking for a special something for that wood floor pro in your life this holiday season? The following gift ideas are custom-made for that unique group of wood flooring people.November 26, 2018New ProductsBona Launches Mega One FinishBona Mega One is a one-component finish that is durable, easy to apply and has a crystal-clear finish, the company says. The finish has exceptional scratch- and scuff-resistance and a five-day full-cure time, the company adds. It is a low-VOC product and is Greenguard-certified.bona.comNovember 26, 2018NewsWFB Briefs: Ohio Installers, Finishers Wanted; Brazil’s Illegal Logging Highest in a DecadeA wood flooring company in Akron, Ohio, is looking for experienced installers and finishers. View the full ad in the WFB Classifieds.November 26, 2018NewsWFB ‘Puzzled Jigsaw Guy’ Caption Winner AnnouncedWe asked you to submit your suggested captions for this photo, and our online readers voted. Congratulations to Lou Buono Jr. of Buono’s Flooring Co. Inc. in Brooklyn, N.Y. Aside from fame and notoriety, Buono will receive a Wood Floor Business T-shirt. Other favorites included:November 26, 2018New ProductsJohnson Introduces Digital LevelsJohnson Level’s LJX series of programmable levels are easily customizable and feature dual backlit LCD displays on top and front, the company says. The levels have a three-button operation for simplicity, the company adds.johnsonlevel.comNovember 21, 2018Previous PagePage 250 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
