Photos from Surfaces 2015

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Jan 27, 2015

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At Surfaces last week I got to see some of the people I work with in the industry. Among them were Brett Miller, NWFA's technical guru:

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Travis Snapp of Benchmark International, who helps with my blog entries about indoor air quality:

Kim Wahlgren of Hardwood Floors, who catches my typos:

And Michael Martin, CEO of the NWFA:

Biophilic design emphasizes the use of natural materials, such as real wood flooring, because they offer many advantages, including improved mental health.

Wood Floor Q&A: What Is ‘Biophilic Design’?

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Custom Stain Application Techniques with Loba-Wakol North America

Custom Stain Application Techniques with Loba-Wakol North America

This 7-inch-wide, 5/8-inch-thick engineered rift-and-quartersawn red oak floor was coated with Bona Natural Seal and Bona Traffic HD Satin waterborne finish. (Photo courtesy of Floors by the Shore)

White Oak vs. Red Oak: As Pressure Increases on White Oak, Red Oak Is a Versatile Alternative

Biophilic design emphasizes the use of natural materials, such as real wood flooring, because they offer many advantages, including improved mental health.

Wood Floor Q&A: What Is ‘Biophilic Design’?

FOREST Act Introduced to Limit Imports Linked to Illegal Deforestation

Tropical Forest Loss Drops Steeply in Brazil and Colombia, but High Rates Persist

Between 2022 and 2023, both Brazil and Colombia experienced a sharp decline in primary forest loss, reported the University of Maryland's Global Land Analysis and Discovery laboratory.

An interactive map on the Global Forest Watch website displays tree cover loss from 2001–2023 (in pink) in areas with greater than 30% canopy density.

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Custom Stain Application Techniques with Loba-Wakol North America

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In this Live Demo you will learn the best methods for applying stain, why alcohol-based stain benefits the contractor and the following tips for achieving long-lasting coloration on your floor.

Custom Stain Application Techniques with Loba-Wakol North America

White Oak vs. Red Oak: As Pressure Increases on White Oak, Red Oak Is a Versatile Alternative

Demand for white oak, and specifically quartersawn lumber, has drastically increased in recent years, but red oak is still a viable alternative—and more versatile than many people realize.

This 7-inch-wide, 5/8-inch-thick engineered rift-and-quartersawn red oak floor was coated with Bona Natural Seal and Bona Traffic HD Satin waterborne finish. (Photo courtesy of Floors by the Shore)

Wood Floor Q&A: What Is ‘Biophilic Design’?

Tom Coble of Hartzell Hardwoods explains what "biophilic design" is and what it means for wood flooring professionals.

Biophilic design emphasizes the use of natural materials, such as real wood flooring, because they offer many advantages, including improved mental health.

FOREST Act Introduced to Limit Imports Linked to Illegal Deforestation

Members of Congress reintroduced the FOREST Act, which would restrict imports of certain products linked to illegal deforestation.

Antique Flooring Adds To Festive Christmas Spirit—As a Tree

Washington, D.C.'s Universal Floors specializes in restoring antique flooring, and now some of those scraps are being put to use as festive Christmas trees.

Scraps of antique flooring left over from jobs are now being crafted into Christmas trees by Washington, D.C.-based Universal Floors. This one is at the Decatur House, home to the White House Historical Association.

2021 Going Green Product Focus

The companies below—all advertisers in the August/September issue of WFB—have made impressive inroads toward protecting the wellbeing of consumers and wood flooring professionals, as well as the health of the global environmental overall. See below to discover how they have adopted environmental sustainability as a bedrock of their businesses.

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How We Became a Hub for Sustainable Flooring Products

Because of our dedication to this aspect of our industry, we’ve landed partnerships with many firms and exclusivity to several products.

Our children played a big part in our decision to sell eco-friendly products.

2020 Going Green Product Focus

The companies on the following pages—all advertisers in the August/September issue of WFB—have made impressive inroads toward protecting the wellbeing of consumers and wood flooring professionals, as well as the health of the global environmental overall. See below to discover how they have adopted environmental sustainability as a bedrock of their businesses.

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How Do You Know Which Exotics Are Really Sustainably Harvested?

It can be difficult to know which wood coming out of South America was sustainably harvested, but asking these three questions can help.

Not all companies logging in Brazil are destroying the rainforest, but it's important to ask the right questions when sourcing products to ensure they were sustainably harvested.

2019 Reclaimed Wood Flooring Product Focus

The annual Wood Floor Business Reclaimed Product Focus is designed to make navigating the world of reclaimed wood flooring a little easier. The following pages provide a list of manufacturers that offer reclaimed wood floors, along with all the available species and dimensions offered by each company, helping you know where to get what you're looking for.

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2019 Bamboo + Cork Product Focus

Do you have clients interested in cork and bamboo flooring? Following are some of the latest products in those categories.

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2019 Going Green Product Focus

The companies on the following pages—all advertisers in the August/September 2019 issue—have made impressive inroads toward protecting the wellbeing of consumers and wood flooring professionals, as well as the health of the global environmental overall. See below to discover how they have adopted environmental sustainability as a bedrock of their businesses.

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