WFB EditorsNewsMissouri Hardwood Products Suffers Building FireA fire destroyed a maintenance building on the Missouri Hardwood Products’ property in Brighton, Mo., in the evening after employees had gone home on July 27.August 1, 2017NewsFloor and Décor Quadruples Profit in Q2Floor and Décor (Smyrna, Ga.) reported a second quarter profit of $20.43 million, more than quadrupling its profit of $5.01 million in the second quarter of 2016.August 1, 2017Tools + EquipmentTrick of the Trade: Taking a Swing With a Better Mallet HandleWood floor pro Jim Hyde cleverly modified his mallet handle to make sure he could keep a grip on it.August 1, 2017TroubleshootingWall of Shame: A Funny Change of DirectionAnother installer's layout decision on this job with a peculiar change in flooring directions leaves you shaking your head.August 1, 2017Tales From the FrontTales From the Front: Communication ConfusionConfusion reigns supreme when this company does a trial day with a Czech worker with limited English skills.August 1, 2017RecoatingQ&A: Is Paint Stripper OK Before Refinishing?Wood flooring expert Todd Schutte of Bona US offers insights as to whether paint stripper is acceptable before coating a wood floor with new finish.August 1, 2017NewsLumber Liquidators Flips to Profitability in Q2Lumber Liquidators (Toano, Va.) has had its first profitable quarter since a “60 Minutes” exposé in March 2015 about formaldehyde levels in its Chinese-made laminate flooring sent the company into a tailspin.August 1, 2017TechniquesWhat’s Your Best Tip for Successful Wood Floor Finishing?Wood flooring pros offer their best tips for success when coating wood flooring.July 31, 2017ManagementWords of Wisdom: Advice I Still Use Every DayRusty Hanks talks about the mentor who had the greatest influence on his business career as a wood flooring pro.July 31, 2017NewsJune Pending Home Sales Up 1.5 PercentAfter decreasing for three months, pending home sales increased 1.5 percent in June to a level of 110.2 on the National Association of Realtors Pending Home Sales Index.July 31, 2017Previous PagePage 373 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
