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Pro’s Wood Flooring Van Bursts Into Flames During Final Coat

The fire department stated the fire was likely caused from the bags of dust that had been stored in the vehicle.

August 10, 2022

NAFCT Announces Upcoming Education and Training Events

The National Association of Floor Covering Technicians announced the following education and training events for 2022.

August 10, 2022

Small Business Optimism Rose in July—But So Did Inflation Concerns

The optimism level remained below the 48-year average index level of 98.

August 10, 2022

WFB Briefs: INSTALL Adds Two Alliance Partners; Bayless Joins WFCA Board

Alliance Partners work with INSTALL to offer technical education to the flooring industry.

August 10, 2022

‘Kneel-It’ Gives Rolling Knee Pads A New Spin

The knee pad invention was inspired while Frank Manjarres was installing his own tile flooring at his San Diego home several years ago.

August 9, 2022

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FTC Proposes Sanctions on HomeAdvisor If It Fails To Provide Recordings

According to a recent court filing by the FTC, HomeAdvisor has repeatedly delayed or refused to provide the requested recordings, leading to what the commission is calling an “impasse."

August 8, 2022

Indusparquet Adds Mitchell Jones, Bill Lipinski to U.S. Team

“These additions come at a critical time for our company here in the U.S. market,” Indusparquet VP of Sales and Marketing Jodie Doyle said in a statement.

August 8, 2022

Floor & Decor Sales Jump But Profits Decline; Trevor Lang Promoted to President

The flooring retailer's net sales jumped 26.7% to $1.08 billion.

August 8, 2022

WFB Briefs: Mannington Donates Hardwood Flooring; IWF Holds Auction

The company’s hardwood flooring was donated to a new home in Vista, Calif.

August 8, 2022

DeWalt Issues Miter Saw Safety Recall Over Shattering Rear Guard

The recalled miter saw models affected include DeWalt Model DWS779, DWS780 and DHS790.

August 4, 2022

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Are You the Ultimate Wood Floor Guy or Gal? WFB’s Search for 2022 Contenders Has Begun

Potential Ultimate Wood Floor Guys or Gals may submit themselves for nomination, or they may be nominated by a coworker, a spouse, a friend or a customer.

August 3, 2022

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LL Flooring Profits Tumble 77% in Q2 2022

LL Flooring's net sales slipped 0.8% to $299.0 million.

August 3, 2022

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Recoating a wood floor can be challenging, to say the least, but following this advice can increase chances of success.

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Showcasing Resilience: See the Winners of the 2022 WFB Outstanding Retailer Awards

I make a conscious effort to create a work experience for my employees that is drastically different from the one I started in. That’s me on the left with my employees Kevin Huff in black and Dale Merriam in red.

What I Do To Manage Today’s Employees On The Job

Make sure you understand the differences between applying natural oil finishes and typical surface finishes.

Tips For Success When Using Natural Oil Finishes

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