Toby MerrillToby Merrill is national technical manager at Cleveland, Ohio-based DuraSeal.RecoatingEssential Steps for Successful RecoatsWood floor finishing expert Toby Merrill of DuraSeal offers advice on ways to increase success when recoating.July 16, 2025TechniquesTips for Intercoat Abrasion with Waterborne and OMU FinishWood floor expert Toby Merrill offers tips every wood floor pro who uses waterborne or oil-modified polyurethane finish should know.March 17, 2023FinishSponsored Blog: Which to Use: Water-Based Finishes or Oil-Based Finishes?How do you know if you should use water-based wood floor finish or oil-modified polyurethane finish? DuraSeal's Toby Merrill helps offer advice.November 22, 2019BlogsSponsored Blog: Five Reasons (and More) It’s Worth It to Come to DuraSeal TrainingWhat are the hottest topics at the DuraSeal training schools? Wood flooring pro Toby Merrill shares what interests pros the most at the sanding and finishing training.August 20, 2019TechniquesSponsored: Can You Blend Scratch Patterns and Avoid Halos?Wood flooring pro Toby Merrill of DuraSeal explains what causes a "halo" on a wood flooring job.December 17, 2018Stain/Custom ColorSponsored Blog: How to Use the Color Wheel to Get the Color You WantDuraSeal's Toby Merrill explains how wood flooring pros can use the color wheel to help adjust color when using wood flooring stains.November 27, 2018ContractingSponsored Blog: Years of Experience Don’t Equate to Years of KnowledgeDuraSeal Contractor Specialist Toby Merrill explains why the number of years you've been doing something doesn't necessarily equate to quality.November 13, 2018TechniquesSponsored Blog: The Real Cost of Bad SandingDuraSeal Contractor Specialist Toby Merrill explains problems that can happen when pros take shortcuts with sanding processes on the wood flooring job site.October 23, 2018Stain/Custom ColorSponsored Blog: This Is What Happens When You Rush a JobDuraSeal's Toby Merrill discusses some of the perils of rushing a stain and finish job, including white lines and more.September 26, 2018Page 1 of 1Top 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 ContentSawdust in Our Veins
