WFB EditorsNews‘Unheard of’: U.S. Increases Antidumping Duties on Chinese Engineered Wood FlooringThe U.S. Commerce Department implemented a significant increase on antidumping rates for Chinese engineered wood flooring imports this week, a jump industry leaders say could signal the end of an era for Chinese hardwood flooring in the U.S.August 5, 2019New ProductsBasic Coatings Offers HyperTone Water/Oil Hybrid StainsBasic Coatings’ HyperTone stains are available in 14 colors and feature proprietary water/oil hybrid technology. They are easy to apply and clean up and have a dry time of 2–4 hours under ideal conditions, the company says.basiccoatings.comAugust 5, 2019NewsUnusual Guest: High School Hosts Legendary Boston Celtics CourtThe Boston Celtics’ basketball court went back to school this summer.August 5, 2019NewsMannington Taps David Sheehan as VP of Strategic DevelopmentDavid Sheehan has rejoined Mannington Mills (Salem, N.J.) as VP of strategic development.August 5, 2019NewsElectrician Rigs Van to Give Thieves Electrical ShockAfter having thousands of dollars’ worth of equipment stolen from his vehicle over a span of two years, electrician Ray Taylor reached the end of his rope (or electrical cord, as the case may be).August 5, 2019NewsConstruction Spending Drops 1.3% in JuneConstruction spending fell 1.3% in June to $1.29 trillion, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.August 5, 2019NewsSanding Equipment Catches Fire at High SchoolA piece of sanding equipment caught fire in the middle of the night at a high school in Marshall, Minn., the Marshall Independent reports.July 31, 2019NewsFloorTek Expo Hits Record Number of New ExhibitorsThe American Floorcovering Alliance (AFA) has registered more than 24 new exhibitors for its FloorTek Expo 2019.July 31, 2019NewsAHF Products Moves to New Lancaster HeadquartersAHF Products held the grand opening of its headquarters in West Hempfield Township in Lancaster, Pa.July 31, 2019NewsDuraSeal Opens Chicago Training CenterDuraSeal (Cleveland) held the grand opening of its Chicago Training Center July 29–30.July 31, 2019Previous PagePage 201 of 982Next PageTop StoriesRecoatingHow We Do These Floors: Recoating The Worst of the WorstWe dialed in a recoating process that worked, even on the most demanding jobs—here’s my advice for a recoating process that works.Stain/Custom ColorPrevent This Common Complaint: The Stain Won’t DryRetailGoing the Distance: See the Winners of the 2026 WFB Outstanding Retailer AwardsNewsEnter WFB's 2026 Ultimate Wood Floor Guy/Gal Contest by Oct. 1Sponsor ContentThink Like A Brand: Why Your Flooring Business Needs A Real Identity
