WFB EditorsNewsStain Rags Blamed for Fire that Caused Over $500K in Damage to Historic HomeSpontaneous combustion from stain rags was determined to be the cause of a fire that inflicted $538,898 in damage to a century-old home undergoing hardwood flooring renovations, Berks-Mont News reports.April 15, 2020News3M Sues N.J. Company over Alleged Price Gouging of N95 Masks3M (St. Paul, Minn.) filed a lawsuit against Performance Supply LLC over alleged price gouging of 3M’s N95 masks and deceptive trade practices amid the COVID-19 pandemic.April 15, 2020SurveysState of the Wood Flooring Industry 2020Following are the results from WFB's exclusive State of the Industry Survey, which the magazine has been doing since 1992. Please note that responses to this survey were collected in late January and early February, when the novel coronavirus was just beginning to be detected in countries outside China. As this issue went to press in mid-March, the coronavirus had been declared a pandemic and was escalating daily.April 13, 2020NewsWFCA Recommends Claiming Business Interruption Insurance During COVID-19The World Floor Covering Association (WFCA) is recommending floor covering retailers and contractors file a claim for business interruption insurance if they have such coverage.April 13, 2020NewsWFB Briefs: NWFA to Hold Virtual Expo; Myanmar Seizes 846 Tons of Illegal TimberThe National Wood Flooring Association will host a virtual Wood Flooring Expo April 29--May 1. The organization canceled its in-person expo due to CDC gathering recommendations during the COVID-19 pandemic. The virtual expo will be free to attend.April 13, 2020New ProductsSmith & Fong Adds Six Colors to Durapalm LineSmith & Fong’s Durapalm Flooring line has six new color options, including Reef (pictured), Lava Stone, Black Sand, Tropical Dusk, Brushed Tusk and Island Starscape. The flooring is available in both click-lock floating or traditional tongue-and-groove profiles.durapalm.comApril 13, 2020NewsDespite COVID-19, Deforestation in Brazilian Amazon Climbs 30%As industries around the globe buckle under the COVID-19 crisis, deforestation in the Brazilian Amazon has continued its upward trajectory, Reuters reports.April 13, 2020NewsMore Construction Firms Report Layoffs Due to COVID-19A survey conducted by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC) found that 40% of construction firms reported having to lay off employees due to the economic downturn caused by the COVID-19 crisis.April 13, 2020NewsWood Floor Pros Wait for PPP Aid; Fed Rolls out ‘Main Street’ Lending ProgramThe CARES Act’s Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loan applications opened to businesses April 3 and experienced a number of technical issues following a deluge of applications in the first few days. A number of wood floor pros told WFB they had applied for the loan but hearing back is taking time.April 13, 2020NewsSurvey: How Is Business for Your Wood Flooring Company Right Now?Wood flooring pros were surveyed to find out how the pandemic has affected their business.April 13, 2020Previous PagePage 154 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 ContentMisconceptions About Film-Forming Wood Floor Finishes
