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 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
