Sam F. Biondo Jr.Sam F. Biondo Jr. is national technical presenter for Deerfield Beach, Fla.-based MAPEI Corp.Subfloor PrepKnow These Tips for Success With Self-LevelersImportant tips to ensure success when using self-leveling underlayment over a concrete slab.March 30, 2016TroubleshootingNFL Fame, Beer Teach a Lesson on this Wood Floor JobI’ve been in the flooring business since I was 14, and, like many contractors, I’ve seen a lot of strange things happen on a job. For me, the strangest job—and one of the biggest lessons I ever learned—came when I was a project manager for a big flooring company and we were doing a job back in the mid-’80s at a restaurant owned by a famous NFL coach. When I tell you what happened, you might not believe me, but I swear to you, it’s true.Something strange happened as we were doing the job: I kept smelling beer.May 29, 2013Page 1 of 1Top StoriesDesignCraftsmanship Across the Globe: Introducing the Winners of the 2024 WFB Design AwardsHailing everywhere from Italy to Portugal to Cincinnati to Washington, D.C., to Brazil to Chicago (by way of Poland), the recipients of this year’s WFB Design Awards prove, through sweat and creativity, that true craftsmanship has no borders.Machines/ToolsMeet the Repairman Turning Edgers Into ArtworkContractingWhat’s Your Top Advice for When Things Get Slow?DesignWhite Oak vs. Red Oak: As Pressure Increases on White Oak, Red Oak Is a Versatile AlternativeSponsor ContentRecognizing Retail Excellence: Enter the 2024 WFB Outstanding Retailer Awards