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The Largest Portable Court in the World

This 72,000-square-foot span of maple may be the world's largest portable court.

October 4, 2017

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The Retractable Gym Floor Over a Pool in ‘It’s a Wonderful Life’ is Real

Do you remember in “It’s a Wonderful Life” when Jimmy Stewart and Donna Reed fell into a pool hidden underneath a retractable gym floor? The place exists.

February 2, 2017

The 'Swim Gym' court retracting underneath the arena's bleachers. (Courtesy Pacific Floor)

Family Leaves Tributes to Dad Underneath High School Gym Floor

Marcus Packard hid something powerful under the gym floor paint at Shorewood High School in April—a tribute.

July 27, 2016

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Las Vegas Hardwood Suite is the Ultimate Hoop Dream

November 25, 2014

A one-night stay at The Palms’ Hardwood Suite will run you and nine friends $25,000. (Courtesy Palms Casino Resort)

Jump into the Sports Installation Market

DIN 18032-German Institute of Normalization. A standard used by major sports flooring manufacturers to rate the durability and safety of sports surfaces.

September 30, 2003

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The Next Generation: Black Wood Floor Pros Look to the Future of the Industry

WFB spoke with Black wood flooring pros from across the U.S. and beyond to share their thoughts, experiences and advice for building and uplifting the next generation of Black hardwood flooring pros.

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From Start to Finish: How We Did This Gym Floor

The raised edge of this wear layer (lamella) was created by shrinkage due to seasonal low relative humidity.

Engineered Flooring and Low RH: What Can Happen and Why

Our company fell victim to a new type of scam going around. We’re bolstering our security measures to prevent it from happening again.

How We’re Adapting to the Latest Credit Card Scams

My family thought I was nuts when I said I wanted to buy an electric work van.

Why I Bought an Electric Work Vehicle

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