WFB EditorsNewsSponsored Video: Osmo Polyx-Oil: Simple Roller and Brush ApplicationTried and trusted for over 30 years, the original hardwax-oil—Osmo Polyx®-Oil Original 3043 Clear Satin—is a wood finish for flooring that combines the advantages of natural oils and waxes in one product. The finish is microporous, stain- and wear-resistant. It offers simple roller or brush application; see for yourself in the video below and find more information at www.osmousa.com.June 11, 2018New ProductsBosch Unveils 12-Volt Max PlanerBosch offers the GHO12V-08 12-volt Max Planer, capable of planing up to 14,500 rpm due to a brushless motor, the company says. The cordless planer weighs 3.3 pounds and has a 2.2-inch planing width and a single-pass planing depth of up to 0.08 inch, the company adds.www.boschtools.comJune 5, 2018NewsMannington Residential President Ed Duncan To RetireJune 5, 2018NewsHome Prices Continue Surge in AprilNational home prices continued their upward trend in April, rising 1.2 percent from March and increasing 6.9 percent compared with April 2017 prices, according to the CoreLogic Home Price Index.June 5, 2018NewsCFI Announces Speakers for 25th Annual ConventionThe Certified Floor Covering Installers Association (CFI) announced speakers for its 25th annual convention, scheduled for August 15–17 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Fla.June 5, 2018NewsWFB Briefs: Surfaces To Launch VIP Networking Event, Rubio Monocoat Adds July DemoThe International Surface Event (TISE): Surfaces will collaborate with a2z Inc., a marketing company, to create a multi-day networking event for VIP buyers and sellers in the floor covering, stone and tile industry at Surfaces 2019. The event, “Vibe @ TISE Program,” will feature one-on-one appointments and be open to pre-qualified buyers and suppliers. TISE is scheduled for Jan. 22–24 in Las Vegas. Registration is scheduled to open in August.June 5, 2018NewsFCICA Opens Registration for 2018 Mid-Year MeetingThe Flooring Contractors Association (FCICA) opened registration for the 2018 Mid-Year Meeting in Hershey, Pa., titled “A Sweet Experience.” The event will be held Oct. 3–5. Educational session topics include business succession planning, ASTM F 3261 and recruiting, motivating and retaining top talent.June 5, 2018NewsNew IWPA Compliance Training Courses Begin June 27The International Wood Products Association (IWPA) is offering three new wood trade compliance courses, including Advanced Wood Trade Compliance Training, Audits for the Wood Trade Professional and Key Components of Wood and Forestry Regulatory Schemes.June 5, 2018News‘Herd Immunity’ May Protect Ash Trees from Invasive BeetleThe emerald ash borer has wreaked havoc on ash trees since it arrived in North America from Eastern Asia in 2002, but, faced with decreasing ash tree populations, researchers are testing to see if treating a portion of the trees in a forest with an insecticide will protect nearby trees from the invasive beetle, WESA Pittsburgh reports.June 5, 2018NewsLumber Liquidators Opens 400th StoreLumber Liquidators announced the opening of its 400th retail store.June 5, 2018Previous PagePage 293 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
