WFB EditorsNew ProductsAHF Products Offers Waterproof HydropelAHF Products’ Hydropel hardwood flooring from Bruce has six dimensions of water protection that keep it safe from moisture, the company says. The waterproof flooring is available in 5-inch-wide oak or hickory with a low-sheen finish and options for smooth, scraped or brushed textures.bruce.comSeptember 6, 2019NewsJuly Construction Spending Up SlightlyConstruction spending ticked upward 0.1% in July to $1.28 trillion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau. Year-over-year construction spending declined 2.7%.September 6, 2019NewsStauf Updates Moisture Warranty, Testing RequirementsStauf USA (Cordova, Tenn.) announced it will no longer require moisture testing for engineered wood flooring installations on the following four products: SMP-960 One-Step; PUM 950 Power-Mastic; PIC-850 Contractor’s Urethane; and SMP 840 Contractor’s Polymer.September 6, 2019NewsHempWood Factory-Direct Flooring Available in 2020; Producers Looking to PartnerThe flooring is CARB-compliant and can be sanded like any other hardwood floor, the company says.September 6, 2019NewsWood Floor Pro Feels the Beat in Job-Site Music Video“When you dance to your own rhythm, life taps its toes to your beat," says wood floor pro George Kavetsos.September 6, 2019NewsLumber Liquidators’ Former CEO Proposes Possible Buyout or MergerLumber Liquidators’ founder and former CEO Tom Sullivan is interested in discussing a possible purchase or merger with his former company.September 4, 2019NewsWFB ‘Log in a Hammock’ Caption Contest: Choose Your Favorite CaptionNeed a laugh? Read what your fellow WFB readers came up with for our latest caption contest, and vote for the best.September 4, 2019New ProductsIndusparquet Reintroduces Exotic ChestnutIndusparquet’s Low Gloss Chestnut features a natural medium brown color and is treated with a low-gloss, wire-brushing technique. It is available as ¾-by-4-inch solid flooring and ½-by-5-inch engineered flooring.indusparquet-usa.comSeptember 4, 2019NewsLoba Adds Adam Morin to South Regional Sales TeamLoba-Wakol (Charlotte, N.C.) announced the appointment of Adam Morin to its South Regional Sales Team.September 4, 2019NewsWFB Briefs: Belknap Launches ‘Look Book’; Used Sanders, Floor Cleaner For Sale; MoreThe Belknap White Group (Mansfield, Mass.) announced the launch of a multi-page publication for architects and designers who specify products for commercial projects. The “Commercial Look Book” contains images of floorcoverings and their specs and can be downloaded here.September 4, 2019Previous PagePage 195 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 ContentSawdust in Our Veins
