WFB EditorsNewsFloor Education Guild Releases Spring Seminar: Engineered Wood, Installation, MoreThe Floor Education Guild will hold its spring seminar April 3–5 at the Dalton Convention Center in Dalton, Ga.December 12, 2018NewsUnion: Satin Flooring Locks out 120 Workers After Pay DisputeA Canada Teamsters Union says Satin Flooring (North York, Ontario) locked out 120 employees at noon on Dec. 7 following unsuccessful pay negotiations.December 10, 2018NewsSponsored Video: Advantage Coatings' Oil-Modified Gym PaintSee what happens when 5 coats of paint, 4 colors and 3 masks are applied in the same day. Fifteen hours later the first coat of finish is applied with zero wrinkling or alligatoring.December 10, 2018New ProductsDuChateau Adds to Chateau CollectionDuChateau introduced Bravone to its Chateau Collection. The engineered European oak flooring features a time-worn look and has an all-natural hardwax oil finish, the company says. The boards are 5/8 inch thick, 74 13/16 inches long and 7½ inches wide.duchateau.comDecember 10, 2018NewsWFB D/J Digital Issue Available: ‘Shou Sugi Ban,’ How Wood Floors Are Made, MoreLearn about the ancient art of shou sugi ban (also known as “burn-staining”) from wood flooring legend Dan Antes, and get an inside look at how solid wood floors are made in the December/January 2019 edition of Wood Floor Business, now available digitally on the WFB website.December 10, 2018NewsConstruction Industry Adds 5K Jobs in November as Hourly Earnings IncreaseConstruction employment grew by 5,000 jobs in November and by 282,000 jobs year-over-year, an increase of 4 percent, according to an analysis by the Associated General Contractors of America (AGC).December 10, 2018NewsWFB Caption Contest: Vintage Guy in a TreeWFB is now accepting submissions for its February/March 2019 edition’s caption contest: Vintage Guy in a Tree.December 10, 2018NewsFCICA Opens Registration for CIM Training in ArizonaThe Flooring Contractors Association (FCICA) opened registration for “3 Days to CIM,” to be held March 23—25 at the El Conquistador in Tucson, Ariz.December 10, 2018NewsForest to Floor Names Josh Wilbanks VP of DistributionForest to Floor (Hernando, Miss.) appointed Josh Wilbanks vice president of distribution for its Memphis, Tenn., and North Little Rock, Ark., locations, where he will oversee sales teams and day-to-day operations.December 10, 2018NewsForest Brand Floors Liquidated by Parent CompanyForest Brand Floors (Louisville, Ky.) is being liquidated by its Leiden, Holland-based parent company, Houtwerf.December 10, 2018Previous PagePage 246 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 ContentMeet the MFMA: Setting the Gold Standard in Sports Flooring
