WFB EditorsNewsShaw Chevron Flooring Featured at High Point MarketShaw Floors (Dalton, Ga.) was featured at the High Point Furniture Market in High Point, N.C., earlier this month, supplying two colors (Carnegie and Roosevelt) of its Fifth Avenue Oak for chevron stripe flooring.April 15, 2019NewsWFB Caption Contest: ‘The Secret Stairs’What is this guy saying? Let us know in the comments!April 15, 2019NewsBona Launches Training Center in Madison, Wis.Bona US (Englewood, Colo.) will host a grand opening of a Bona Regional Training Center in Madison, Wis., April 18.April 15, 2019New ProductsHaro Introduces Adhesive LineHaro’s Elastikkleber adhesive is easy to spread and has a greater shear strength, the company says. It is designed for absorbent and non-absorbent subflooring and can be stored for up to 18 months due to the pail’s new foil seal.haro.comApril 15, 2019NewsIntroducing the WFB Outstanding Retailer AwardsSometimes it seems like all the glory in the wood flooring industry goes to the stunning projects of the installers. But at WFB we thought we should also recognize some of the retailers in the industry who do a stellar job.April 15, 2019NewsWFB Briefs: Floor Installation Considered for Job Corps; Fly-In Registration; New CIMsThe National Institute of Certified Floorcovering Inspectors (NICFI) announced that floor covering installation is being considered for inclusion in the federal Job Corps existing training programs. The inclusion would provide free vocational training for flooring installers between the ages of 16–24.The Hardwood Federation has opened registration for its annual Fly-In in Washington D.C. to meet with elected officials on Capitol Hill. The event is scheduled for Sept. 17–19. To register, go here.April 15, 2019NewsLumber Liquidators Launches Online Floor VisualizerLumber Liquidators launched a floor visualizer to allow customers to digitally picture flooring styles in their homes.April 15, 2019NewsSmall Business Optimism Grows Slightly in MarchSmall business optimism grew 0.1 points on the NFIB Small Business Optimism Index in March, according to the National Federation of Independent Business (NFIB).April 10, 2019New ProductsCali Bamboo Unveils Odyssey Hardwood CollectionCali Bamboo’s Odyssey Collection features engineered hardwood flooring with four European white oak styles, four American maple styles and three American hickory styles, including Corinth Hickory (pictured). The tongue-and-groove planks measure up to 82 11/16 inches long and 5 ½ inches wide.calibamboo.comApril 10, 2019NewsSurfaces to Launch Shanghai Show in DecemberThe International Surface Event (TISE) announced it will launch a trade show in Shanghai this year. The Surface + Design Event China is scheduled for Dec. 11–13 in Shanghai at the Shanghai New International Exhibition Center.April 10, 2019Previous PagePage 221 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
