WFB EditorsNewsNAFCT Announces New Subfloor ClassesThe National Academy of Floor Covering Training announced two new Substrate Subfloor Prep Inspection classes at Ardex Americas (Aliquippa, Pa.) facilities in May.Click here to register.April 23, 2018NewsArmstrong Flooring To Raise Prices For All Product Categories May 1Armstrong Flooring (Lancaster, Pa.) announced that it will initiate price increases for all product categories, as well as additional freight and energy surcharges, May 1.April 23, 2018NewsWood Floor Business Design Awards 2019April 20, 2018NewsBona, Diversey To Launch Wood Floor Care Program For SchoolsDiversey (Charlotte, N.C.), a cleaning and hygiene solutions company, is partnering with Bona US (Aurora, Colo.) to create a comprehensive wood floor care program for K-12 educational facilities.April 18, 2018New ProductsQuality Craft Offers Prefinished Hardwood CollectionQuality Craft’s prefinished hardwood collection features nine coats of PPG anti-scratch finish with an HDF, plywood or hybrid core designed for stability. The collection is for use in residential and commercial settings, the company says, with either drop-and-go locking installation or tongue-and-groove installation. www.qualitycraft.comApril 18, 2018NewsAkzoNobel Exhibits New Color TrendsAkzoNobel (High Point, N.C.) showcased updated color trends for wood coatings at the Spring 2018 High Point International Home Furnishings Market April 14-18.April 18, 2018NewsWFB Briefs: Rubio Monocoat Demos, Smelt LED Curing Equipment For SaleRubio Monocoat USA LLC (Spicewood, Texas) added four product demonstrations: May 9, 8 a.m.–noon at American Products in Pineville, N.C. (contact Larry Cody); May 10, 8 a.m.–noon at American Products in Greer, S.C. (contact Mike Philips); May 21, 8:30 a.m.–11 a.m. at Northcoast Hardwood Floor Supply in Brecksville, Ohio (contact Joel Weisel); and May 24, 9 a.m.–3 p.m. at Ubro Floor Products in Seattle (contact Lorin Emtage).April 18, 2018NewsWFCA Recognizes Retailers With 2018 ‘Gold Standard’ AwardThe World Floor Covering Association announced the winners of its annual Gold Standard Award, honoring stores that have “created an outstanding consumer retail experience.”April 18, 2018NewsDuChateau Taps Doug Robinson To Oversee Midwest Regional SalesDuChateau (San Diego) has hired Doug Robinson as its Midwest regional sales manager.April 18, 2018NewsEuropean Wood Flooring Sales See Modest First Quarter GrowthMost European markets saw a slight increase in wood flooring sales during the first quarter of 2018 compared with the same period last year, according to the European Federation of the Parquet Industry (FEP).April 18, 2018Previous PagePage 306 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
