WFB EditorsNew ProductsMapei Corp.’s Planitex SL and SLFMapei Corp.’s Planitex SL and SLF are gypsum self-leveling underlayments. SL has high-flow characteristics while SLF is fiber-reinforced for enhanced strength.mapei.comSeptember 27, 2017NewsAugust Pending Home Sales Drop 2.6 PercentPending home sales in August were at a level of 106.3 on the National Association of Realtors Pending Home Index, a decrease of 2.6 percent compared with July’s level and August 2016’s level, which were both 109.1.September 27, 2017NewsChina Log Imports Increase 8.3 Percent in Volume in First Half of 2017China imported 25.89 million cubic meters of logs in the first half of 2017, an annual increase of 8.3 percent in volume and 14 percent in value, according to Fordaq.September 27, 2017NewsHavwoods International Opens First U.S. Showroom in ManhattanSeptember 27, 2017NewsFire Destroys 75 Percent of Westgate Hardwoods FacilitySeptember 27, 2017NewsWhat Are People Saying About Your Business? An App for ThatA bad online review can sink your wood flooring business. But with so many review sites, how can you stay on top of them all? Reputation Beacon is a new app that consolidates online reviews from Facebook, Home Advisor, Angie’s List, the BBB and Google into one place for easy monitoring.September 27, 2017NewsAugust New Home Sales Down 3.4 PercentSales of newly built single-family houses in August were at a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 560,000, a 3.4 percent slide from July’s rate of 580,000 and 1.2 percent down from the August 2016 rate of 567,000, according to the U.S. Census Bureau.September 27, 2017NewsLowe’s Sued for Defective Flooring in West VirginiaA man in Greenbriar County, W. Va., filed a lawsuit against Lowe’s of West Virginia alleging that a hardwood floor he had installed in a property was defective and required replacing, according to WVRecord.com.September 27, 2017NewsPure Floors Inc. Hires Nathan Dailey to Lead Wood Flooring OperationsPure Floors Inc., a floor covering installation company in Portland, Ore., hired Nathan Dailey as senior director of wood flooring operations.September 27, 2017New ProductsBoral Timber’s Engineered Wideboard FlooringBoral Timber’s Engineered Wideboard Flooring is available in blackbutt and spotted gum. It comes in 186-mm-wide (7.32-inch) planks and features a matte, brushed finish that highlights the wood species’ natural colors.boral.com.auSeptember 25, 2017Previous PagePage 358 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 ContentSawdust in Our Veins
