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Surfaces 2023 Kicks Off This Week in Vegas

Surfaces, one of the largest trade shows for the flooring industry, begins this week, Jan. 31–Feb. 2, at the Mandalay Bay Convention Center in Las Vegas.

January 27, 2023

Pending Home Sales Increase 2.5% in December

After six months of declines, pending home sales rose 2.5% in December to a level of 76.9 on the National Association of Realtors’ Pending Home Sales Index.

January 27, 2023

New Home Sales Post Third Consecutive Monthly Gain

New home sales increased 2.3% month-over-month in December to a seasonally adjusted annual rate of 616,000.

January 27, 2023

WE Cork Announces New Ownership

WE Cork is under new ownership but will remain within the founding Wicander family as Tina (Wicander) Crossland takes over as president and owner.

January 27, 2023

WFB Briefs: Fishman Names Tarkett Vendor of the Year; MAPEI Products On SpecLink

Fishman Flooring Solutions named Tarkett its Vendor of the Year for 2022.

January 25, 2023

NAFCD Announces Leadership For 2023

The North American Association of Floor Covering Distributors (NAFCD) announced its board of directors for 2023.

January 25, 2023

Homeowner Remodeling, Repairs Projected to Decelerate in 2023

National spending for remodeling and repairs to owner-occupied homes is projected to grow to $485 billion in 2023, a 2.6% boost compared with 2022.

January 25, 2023

Let Your Voice Be Heard in the 2023 WFB State of the Industry

WFB is collecting survey responses from wood floor pros across the country to compile its 2023 State of the Industry report, and we need to hear from you about your past year.

January 25, 2023

Indusparquet Names Jodie Doyle President of North American Operations

Indusparquet (Miami) promoted Jodie Doyle president of its U.S./North American operations.

January 25, 2023

The Time To Show Off Is Upon You: Enter Your Floors in the 2023 WFB Design Awards

The deadline to submit your wood floors to the 2023 WFB Design Awards is Feb. 1 at 5 p.m. CT.

January 25, 2023

2023 World of Wood Convention Speakers Announced

The International Wood Products Association (IWPA) announced speakers for its 2023 World of Wood Convention scheduled for March 29–31 at the Hyatt Regency in Savannah, Ga.

January 23, 2023

CFI, FCICA Combine Forces To Co-Host Convention & Expo in September

The Certified Flooring Installers (CFI) and the Floor Covering Installation Contractors Association (FCICA) have joined forces to co-host a Convention and Expo Sept. 20–22 at the Rosen Shingle Creek Resort in Orlando, Fla.

January 23, 2023

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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.

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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