WFB EditorsNewsVermont Natural Coatings, Norton Partner for Two Upcoming SchoolsVermont Natural Coatings (Hardwick, Vt.) and Norton Abrasives (Worcester, Mass.) will host two schools in June in St. Louis and Denver.May 17, 2017New ProductsRockler’s HVLP finishing sprayerRockler’s HVLP finishing sprayer features Earlex HVLP technology, which is designed to quickly and efficiently deliver even coats of finish for a variety of projects, including wood flooring. Users can adjust the spray pattern between 1–12 inches wide. www.rockler.comMay 15, 2017NewsWFB Briefs: Mill For Sale; Regional Account Manager WantedA hardwood flooring mill is for sale in California. See the WFB Classifieds for more information.May 15, 2017NewsFirst Quarter Home Prices Up 6.9 Percent Year-Over-YearThe median existing single-family home price in the first quarter of 2017 was $232,100, a 6.9 percent increase compared with $217,200 in the first quarter of 2016, according to the National Association of Realtors.May 15, 2017NewsMay Builder Confidence Hits Second Highest Level Since DownturnBuilder confidence in May rose two points to a level of 70 on the National Association of Home Builders/Wells Fargo Housing Market Index. This is the second highest level since the housing downturn, the NAHB said.May 15, 2017NewsSika Corporation Promotes TwoSika Corporation (Lyndhurst, N.J.) promoted Sebastien Godard to general manager of Sika Sweden-Europe and Mike Croes to vice president of the interior finishing division.May 15, 2017NewsMohawk Industries Named to Forbes’ Best Employer ListMohawk Industries (Calhoun, Ga.) was ranked No. 106 on Forbes’ America’s Best Large Employers of 2017 list.May 15, 2017NewsAprilaire Products to be Included in Houses Built by Meritage HomesMeritage Homes, a large national builder based in Scottsdale, Ariz., will include a suite of Aprilaire indoor air-quality products in its new homes, according to Builder Online.May 15, 2017NewsFCICA Accepting Applications for the Bruce Newbrough ScholarshipFCICA, the Flooring Contractors Association, is accepting applications for the Bruce Newbrough Memorial Scholarship.May 15, 2017NewsFestool Announces Roadshow Tour DatesFestool (Lebanon, Ind.) announced dates and locations for its second annual Festool Roadshow.May 15, 2017Previous PagePage 395 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
