WFB EditorsNew ProductsAmerican Sanders Introduces TimberGuard Select FinishAmerican Sanders now offers TimberGuard Select, a water-based wood floor coating that features a blend of urethane and acrylic polymers and is designed for both residential and commercial settings. The colorless coating is highly durable and easy to apply, the company says, adding that it also has a quick dry time.www.americansanders.comJune 18, 2018NewsTime to Vote: Choose Best Caption for ‘Barefoot Sander Guy’June 18, 2018NewsBuilder Confidence Falls Due to Lumber Price SurgeA recent surge in the cost of lumber is to blame for a slip in builder confidence this month, according to the National Association of Home Builders (NAHB).Confidence levels dropped two points on the NAHB/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index to a level of 68. Levels above 50 on the index still indicate positive conditions for builders, however.“Builders are optimistic about housing market conditions as consumer demand continues to grow,” NAHB Chairman Randy Noel said in a statement. “However, builders are increasingly concerned that tariffs placed on Canadian lumber and other imported products are hurting housing affordability.”Lumber prices have added about $9,000 to the cost of a new single-family home since January 2017, Noel added.NAHB Chief Economist Robert Dietz said he anticipates continued consumer demand for housing in the months ahead.June 18, 2018NewsWood Floor Refinishing Debris Ignites in Chicago Suburb, Spreads to GarageJune 18, 2018NewsHorizon Forest Names John Rendleman Charlotte Branch ManagerJune 18, 2018NewsWFB Briefs: FCICA Scholarship Available; Flooring Sales Rep Position OpenThe Flooring Contractors Association (FCICA) and ARDEX Americas and nora systems Inc. are accepting applications for the quarterly Bruce Newbrough Memorial Scholarship for the Certified Installation Manager Program. The scholarship is valued at $1,225. Applications can be found here.June 18, 2018NewsConstruction Costs Jump 8.8 Percent in May, Causing ‘Severe Squeeze’Construction costs continued to leap in May, climbing 8.8 percent compared with May 2017, the highest year-over-year increase in seven years, according to Labor Department data.June 18, 2018New ProductsHavwoods Expands Reclaimed Engineered Line with CoalburnHavwoods International expanded its reclaimed engineered hardwood collection with Coalburn, a rustic-grade oak with a gray hue. The planks are ½ inch thick with a width of 4¾ inches and a length of 47¼ inches. They are designed for easy installation, the company says.www.havwoodsusa.comJune 13, 2018NewsVan Fire ‘Devastates’ Small Wood Flooring Business; GoFundMe Page StartedMark Villafuerte estimated he lost wood flooring equipment worth up to $50,000 in the accident.June 13, 2018NewsWFB Briefs: Service Tech, Branch Manager Wanted; Stan Abel Seeks PositionAmerican Products (Pineville, N.C.) is looking for a lead mechanic for its service department in Pineville. See the full ad in the WFB Classifieds. The company also has an opening for a branch manager at its Kernersville, N.C., location. See that ad here.Industry veteran Stan Abel is looking to help grow a company’s market as a sales representative. See the ad in the WFB Classifieds.June 13, 2018Previous PagePage 291 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
