WFB EditorsNew ProductsToughBuilt Introduces Stabilizer Knee PadsToughBuilt’s GelFit Stabilizer Knee Pads feature a rock-steady knee pad system that allows the Stabilizer SnapShell to be removed entirely or interchanged with other SnapShells for different jobs. Its construction creates a wide footprint to the front, sides and rear to eliminate tipping-over and decrease pressure on the ankles, the company says.toughbuilt.comMay 19, 2021NewsHome Depot Profits Up 86% as Lowe’s Grow 77% in Q1The Home Depot and Lowe’s both reported profit surges in the first quarter of 2021 compared with the same period last year, with Home Depot’s net earnings growing 86% to $4.1 billion and Lowe’s reporting a 77% jump to $2.3 billion.May 19, 2021NewsVälinge Flooring Expands into EuropeVälinge Flooring (Viken, Sweden) is expanding its line of wood flooring into Europe, establishing its European headquarters in Nimes in the south of France.May 19, 2021NewsHousing Starts Drop in 9.5% AprilHousing starts declined 9.5% in April to 1.57 million, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development. Compared with April 2020, during which much of the country was locked down due to the COVID-19 pandemic, the housing start rate increased 67.3%.May 19, 2021NewsWFB Briefs: FloorTek Expo Slated for September; Bostik’s New Mobile App; Horizon Hires Accounts Payable Team MemberFloorTek Expo, hosted by the American Floorcovering Alliance, will take place Sept. 14–15 at the Dalton Convention Center in Dalton, Ga. The event, which showcases flooring machinery, technology, suppliers, services and manufacturers, is free to attend. Registration can be found here.May 19, 2021Stain/Custom ColorWhat’s Your Best Advice to Avoid Trouble When Staining?Wood Floor Business asked wood flooring pros to offer their best advice for staining success. Here's what they said about techniques for creating great stain jobs:May 19, 2021Stain/Custom ColorWood Floor Q&A: Is It Ever OK to Double-Stain a Wood Floor?Is it ever OK to double-stain a wood floor? Here are some clear answers.May 19, 2021Tales From the FrontTales from the Front: Changing Wood Floors ... and Changing Lives (!)Todd Inmon of Inmon Hardwood Floors in Ypsilanti, Mich., accomplished much more than simply sanding a floor on this job.May 19, 2021Tricks of the TradeWood Floor Trick of the Trade: Punching Nails with EaseSetting nails into a wood floor can be tedious, but the Air Locker tool can make life easier.May 19, 2021NewsConstruction Material Prices Jump a Record 19.7% in AprilPrices for materials used in construction increased 19.7% year-over-year in April, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America.May 17, 2021Previous PagePage 79 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 DecksManagementHow We Transitioned to a Second-Generation Family BusinessSponsor ContentTransform Red Oak Into White Oak In One Easy Step
