WFB EditorsNewsU.S. Trade Court Dismisses Chinese Engineered Flooring Exporters Tariff ChallengeA group of Chinese engineered wood flooring exporters lost their legal challenge of U.S. antidumping tariffs, which imposed 17.37 percent tariffs on Chinese engineered flooring that entered the U.S. market between Dec. 1, 2013, and Nov. 30, 2017, according to Bloomberg Law.November 28, 2018NewsAmerican Sanders Releases Expanded 2019 Sand & Finish School ScheduleAmerican Sanders (Sparta, N.C.) announced an expanded 2019 schedule for its sand and finish schools, which are led by wood flooring veteran Daniel Boone. New this year is the company’s Advanced Contractor Sand & Finish School, as well as a new dedicated training center at the company’s Charlotte, N.C., location. The center will offer hands-on demo areas for sanding and finishing of residential flooring, commercial flooring, stairs and large gym floors. The company also offers machine maintenance schools for contractors and machine service schools for dedicated dealer service technicians.November 28, 2018New ProductsUSG’s Quik-Cover Self-Leveling UnderlaymentUSG Corporation’s Durock Brand Quik-Cover self-leveling underlayment features super-fast self-drying calcium aluminate that allows for application of most floor coverings in one hour, the company says. It requires minimal subfloor preparation and has compressive strengths exceeding 5,000 psi, the company adds.usg.comNovember 28, 2018NewsNew Home Sales Drop to Lowest Rate Since December 2016New single family home sales declined to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 544,000 in October, an 8.9 percent fall from the September sales rate of 597,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau and the U.S. Department of Housing and Urban Development.November 28, 2018NewsMohawk CFO Frank Boykin to Retire in 2019Mohawk Industries (Calhoun, Ga.) announced that CFO Frank Boykin plans to retire in 2019 after 25 years with the company.November 28, 2018NewsSummitt Forest Adds Third Finishing LineSummitt Forest Products (Cerritos, Calif.) announced the addition of a third flooring finishing line to its factory in Cerritos.November 28, 2018NewsSeptember Home Prices Rise 5.5 Percent Year-Over-YearNational home prices increased 5.5 percent in September compared with September 2017, according to the S&P CoreLogic Case-Shiller Index.November 28, 2018HumorWhat Do Wood Floor Pros Say That Only Other Pros Would Understand?Are you fluent in wood floor speak?November 27, 2018MoistureWhat’s Your Best Tip to Avoid Wood Floor Moisture Issues?Avoiding moisture issues with wood floors is a constant battle. Here's how some of our readers handle it.November 27, 2018TechniquesWood Flooring Q&A: What To Do With Open Knots?Once we know which knots and splits the clients want filled in the wood floor, we have three options.November 27, 2018Previous PagePage 249 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 ContentFrom Jobsite to Factory Floor: LED Roller Coaters Are Revolutionizing Wood Finishing
