WFB EditorsNewsSponsored Video: A Legacy of Quality at Graf Custom HardwoodGet an inside look at Graf Custom Hardwood and how they maintain their legacy of quality hardwood flooring: their people, their passion and their town.February 25, 2019NewsTrump Halts Chinese Tariff Increase Following âProductiveâ Trade TalksPresident Trump announced he will delay implementing a tariff increase on $200 billion worth of Chinese goods, including hardwood flooring materials, that had been scheduled to go into effect March 2 pending a lack of a trade agreement between the two countries.....productive talks, I will be delaying the U.S. increase in tariffs now scheduled for March 1. Assuming both sides make additional progress, we will be planning a Summit for President Xi and myself, at Mar-a-Lago, to conclude an agreement. A very good weekend for U.S. & China!February 25, 2019NewsChoose the Caption: âThe Dangling SandersâFebruary 22, 2019NewsStill Time to Vote for Readersâ Choice in WFB Design AwardsFebruary 22, 2019NewsFestool Parent Company Purchases Shaper ToolsTTS Tooltechnic Systems, the parent company of Festool (Lebanon, Ind.) purchased Shaper Tools (San Francisco), the developer of Origin, a hand-held CNC machine.February 22, 2019NewsFloor & DĂ©cor Profits Rise 13 Percent in 2018Floor & DĂ©cor announced it had a net income of $116.2 million in 2018, a 13 percent increase compared with 2017.February 22, 2019NewsTrump Includes Lumber in âBuy Americanâ Executive OrderPresident Trumpâs executive order to encourage the use of American-made products in federally financed infrastructure projects includes U.S. lumber in its definition of âmanufactured products.âFebruary 22, 2019NewsJanuary Existing-Home Sales Lowest Since November 2015Sales of existing homes dwindled for the third straight month in January, falling 1.2 percent from December to a seasonally adjusted rate of 4.49 million, according to the National Association of Realtors.February 22, 2019New ProductsFLIR Introduces Bluetooth-Connected Moisture MetersFLIR Systems Inc.âs FLIR MR59 Ball Probe Moisture Meter and MR55 Pin Moisture Meter (pictured) are available with Bluetooth wireless connectivity that allows installers to read measurements from a mobile device with the FLIR Tools Mobile App. The ball probe allows users to scan larger areas in a shorter time, and the pin meter has a built-in library of 11 material groups, the company says.flir.comFebruary 22, 2019NewsVote for Readers' Choice in the 2019 WFB Design AwardsItâs time to vote for the 2019 WFB Design Awards Readers' Choice award.February 20, 2019Previous PagePage 231 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
