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UK Sustainable Flooring Alliance (UKSFA) Launches New Awards
Flooring trade body, UK Sustainable Flooring Alliance (UKSFA) - formerly Carpet Recycling UK (CRUK) -...
Isafe 70 is up to the Challenge at Retford Town Hall
Retford Town Hall, Nottinghamshire, is an impressive Grade II Listed Building built in 1868 in...
Long Life Laminate Floors for Housing
Made in Belgium and stocked in the UK, Unilin Flooring’s laminate floors provide housing projects...
Burmatex wins Yorkshire Business of the Year Sustainability award
Burmatex, the design-led specialist flooring company, supplying both the UK and international markets, based in...
Loughton installs flooring for Euston Foodbank
The Euston Foodbank provides essential support to those vulnerable to poverty and hunger, offering nutritionally...
Enjoy Premium Quality in Every Room with Quick-Step
With waterproof wood, laminate and vinyl floors, Quick-Step has a premium quality flooring choice for...
Nelson Place enhances its Student Facilities with comprehensive high-performance flooring solutions from Gerflor
The Nelson Place development in Belfast, the city’s largest purpose-built student accommodation (PBSA), showcases Gerflor’s...
Karndean Commercial to champion inclusive design at Clerkenwell Design Week 2025
Karndean Commercial, a trusted supplier of luxury vinyl flooring, is set to showcase the powerof...
Flooring specialists, UltraFloor, revitalises iconic hotel
UltraFloor, a leading provider of high-quality flooring solutions, recently had the pleasure of collaborating with...
Lifestyle Floors unveils major refresh
LIFESTYLE Floors, which describes itself as a leading brand of carpet, laminate, vinyl and LVT...
Victory for Burmatex in Yorkshire Business of the Year sustainability award
BURMATEX, the design-led specialist flooring company, supplying the UK and international markets and based in...
Have trends become outdated?
Have trends become outdated?HAVE trends become outdated or are they still an indispensable guide in...
Asia-Pacific’s premier flooring industry event is back
DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR, the largest dedicated international flooring exhibition in the Asia-Pacific region, will return to...
AIREA announces opening of sales showroom in Dubai
AIREA, the UK design-led specialist flooring company, supplying the UK and international markets, has announced...
Demand for waterproof laminate may never be met, says Factory Direct Flooring founder
Demand for waterproof laminate may never be met, says Factory Direct Flooring founder PAUL Hambidge,...
Kerridge Commercial Systems rebrands as Klipboard, unifying its global vision
KERRIDGE Commercial Systems (KCS), a global provider of business software solutions, has announced its strategic...
A solid foundation for Euston Foodbank
The Euston Foodbank provides essential support to those vulnerable to poverty and hunger, offering nutritionally...
LIFESTYLE FLOORS UNVEILS MAJOR REFRESH
Lifestyle Floors’ new vinyl 12-bed mid-floor unit
Lifestyle Floors, a leading brand of carpet, laminate, vinyl...
Make your underlay Flex with Floorwise Flexilay
While thickness has the biggest impact on an underlay’s perceived comfort – giving more ‘squish’ between...
Kick-Start Publishing announces carpet fitter as comedian for CFJ Awards
KICK-START Publishing is delighted to announce Jack Skipper from South London will be the comedian...
Entries close for 2025 CFJ Awards
The countdown to the CFJ Awards has begun now the entries have closed, and our...
IVC Commercial launches Pionieer 70
Providing 18dB of impact sound reduction in heavy duty environments, Pionieer 70 is the new...
Dampproof, smooth and level the subfloor
Kerakoll’s smoothing compound range
One of the most important parts of installing a new floor is...
Flooring fun with LeoLine
When it comes to personality, there’s few floors that can match the many faces of...
Vinyl Floors with Certified Pre-Consumer Recycled Content
Unilin Flooring, a division of Unilin, specialises in the production of laminate, wood and vinyl...
Certified Recycled Content in Alpha Vinyl
Quick-Step has announced that its Alpha Vinyl collection of premium vinyl flooring has been certified...
Colour updates for Silvertex by Beauflor
With fast and easy installation over old floors thanks to Silver Tex Back, Beauflor’s Silvertex...
Abingdon’s Rustique Ultra Rolls Out to Retailers
For customers looking for a natural look carpet that’s competitively priced, Abingdon Flooring’s Stainfree Rustique...
Efficient Parquet Adhesive for Time-Sensitive Projects
Time pressure is a daily challenge for parquet layers. With the new two-component PU adhesive...
What will you spend your Red Carpet Club points on?
TRADECHOICE Carpet & Flooring continues to pull out all the stops for its loyal customers...
Altro spearheads healthcare design collaboration project
IN a collaboration between exceptional NHS interior suppliers and the UK's finest healthcare designers, 10...
Six-figure AI investment ‘fuels record year for First Mats’
‘A FAST-growing’ supplier of mats and flooring has hailed its investment in AI after achieving...
Diespeker aims for greater sustainability with new collaboration
TERRAZZO specialist Diespeker & Co has teamed up with Dutch company Duracryl as key UK...
From the floor to the ochre: Forbo and TradeChoice Carpet and Flooring invite you to win Premier League Darts tickets
TRADECHOICE Carpet & Flooring and Forbo Flooring Systems have launched their 2025 event series partnership...
Go behind the scenes of tiling and flooring industries with ARDEX GROUP
ARDEX Group UK is opening its doors to the public as part of a week-long...
CPA: Gradual recovery set to begin this year
WINTER forecasts from the Construction Products Association (CPA) show UK construction output is set for...
Have trends become outdated?
HAVE trends become outdated or are they still an indispensable guide in the flooring sector?...
Visitor registration for DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR 2025 is now open
The 27th edition of DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR will take place in Shanghai from 26-28 May 2025,...
Important new appointments for Kerakoll Group
KERAKOLL Group has appointed two new managers, completing the top team in its organisational structure....
Kelmore welcomes new area sales manager ‘to support rapid growth’
KELMORE, a manufacturer of what it describes as high-performance solutions for the tiling and flooring...
To prime or not to prime – Using WB Primer to get the best floor finish
Modern wood flooring surface treatments come in a variety of types, the most popular being...
Morleys have added customisation options to its stairnosings
Morleys have been producing stair nosings and flooring accessories for use in the commercial flooring...
The Role of Contract Flooring Accessories in Delivering Quality and Performance
In the world of contract flooring, accessories play a crucial but often overlooked role in...
Amber Underfloor Heating announces new market-leading floor replacement warranty
Amber Underfloor Heating is satisfying its customers with the announcement of a new market-leading 20-year...
Have trends become outdated? Find out during Flanders Flooring Days
Have trends become outdated or are they still an indispensable guide in the flooring sector?...
SIX-FIGURE AI INVESTMENT FUELS RECORD YEAR FOR FIRST MATS
A fast-growing supplier of mats and flooring has hailed its investment in AI after achieving...
ALTRO SPEARHEADS INNOVATIVE HEALTHCAREDESIGN COLLABORATION PROJECT
In a collaboration between exceptional NHS interior suppliers and the UK's finest healthcare designers, 10...
F.Ball’s rewards scheme
F. Ball’s Ball Rewards customer loyalty programme is free to join and rewards members with...
Go behind the scenes of the tiling and flooring industries with the ARDEX GROUP
ARDEX GROUP UK is opening its doors to the public as part of a week-long...
COLLABORATION AND SUSTAINABILITY FOCUS FOR ALTRO IN EDUCATION
BAM Construct UK has collaborated with Altro and Recofloor to achieve significant sustainability gains on...
HMTX Global: Your Premier Partner for High-Quality LVT Flooring Solutions
As a leading global company, HMTX Global is dedicated to partnering with major chains and...
INSPIRING VETERINARY TRAINING CENTRE CREATED USING FORBO’S WIDE RANGE OF FLOORCOVERINGS
As part of Improve International’s expansion, the company has invested heavily into enhancing the training...
Visitor registration for DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR 2025 is now open
THE 27th edition of DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR will take place in Shanghai from 26-28 May 2025,...
First speaker announced for Flanders Flooring Days
IN addition to networking, Flanders Flooring Days says it’s all about new information and inspiration,...
Surface Design Show introduces ‘exciting new features’ for 2025 edition
FROM Green Grads to the Innovation Gallery, through to CIUK’s Material Library, the 2025 edition...
F Ball technical service manager celebrates 40 years of service
F BALL and Co technical service manager Steve Boulton is celebrating 40 years with the...
Get more on Abingdon Flooring’s trade portal
SINCE launching in 2021, Abingdon Flooring’s trade portal has reportedly been providing independent retailers with...
Beauflor builds connections at London Build Expo
BEAUFLOR recently exhibited at London Build Expo, showcasing its vinyl floor solutions for the housing...
‘A lifetime of quality, whatever the floor’
BELIEVE in the quality of Quick-Step with a lifetime residential warranty on Quick-Step wood, laminate...
New future for retail flooring’s top title
THE leading trade press title in the residential flooring market is turning over a new...
Entries for CFJ Awards to close at the end of February
ENTRIES for the 2025 CFJ Awards, to be held on Friday 5 September are due...
Diespeker aims for greater sustainability with new collaboration
Terrazzo specialist Diespeker & Co has teamed up with Dutch company Duracryl as the key...
Mapei system used to complete floor installation at The Junction new build
Active Flooring has completed an extensive floor installation, using a Mapei system, at The Junction...
New F. Ball Smoothing Compound Provides Class Finish
F. Ball and Co. Ltd.’s new high flow, two-component smoothing compound, Stopgap 1400, has delivered...
Minoli Marvel DIVA Expertly Installed With BAL Products At Home House
BAL products have been used for the exclusive launch of the Minoli 2025 launch series,...
All ProKnee Kneepad can be Rebuilt with Replacement Parts
As leaders of personal protective equipment & efficiency worthy tools, ProKnee® has been servicing the...
What will you spend your Red Carpet Club points on?
TradeChoice Carpet & Flooring continues to pull out all the stops for its loyal customers...
Adhesives for vertical flooring accessories
F. Ball and Co. Ltd. technical service officer John Green advises on adhesives for installing...
The benefits of Styccobond F44
Styccobond F44 is a solvent-free acrylic emulsion adhesive for the installation of a wide range...
Mapei eco-solution for floors at Bassaleg’s new teaching block
Titan Flooring has completed a resilient floor installation, at Bassaleg School, using an EMICODE: EC1...
Signature Style with Moduleo Moods
Moods is the updated bespoke luxury vinyl floor from Moduleo that makes everything possible.
From a...
A Social Butterfly in Cushion Vinyl from LeoLine
LeoLine introduced Woodline in 2024, and the collection has quickly turned into something of a...
Beauflor gives Blacktex a boost
Beauflorhas updated its Blacktex cushion vinyl flooring range with new designs that reflect the latest...
Introducing Burmatex carpet tiles
The Burmatex® brand was created in 1967 and for over 50 years we have been...
F. Ball takes floors up a step at Somerset House
F. Ball and Co. Ltd.’s rapid-setting, ultra-smooth floor finishing compound has delivered a fast-track solution...
Simply Smooth POS Rolls Out Across the UK
With the launch of Simply Smooth laminate, LVT and sheet vinyl flooring, Abingdon Flooring is...
Kelmore’s LevelMore Range Offers Exceptional Performance and Versatility
Kelmore’s LevelMore range of levelling and smoothing compounds is designed to meet the diverse needs...
Visitor registration for DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR 2025 is now open
The 27th edition of DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR will take place in Shanghai from May 26 to...
Rethinking Carpet Tile Waste
The flooring industry faces a long-standing challenge: how to divert used carpet tiles from landfill....
NEW SPECIFICATION RULES FOR SPORTS & ACTIVITY FLOORS FOR SCHOOLS
As the UK’s leading supplier of solid hardwood floors to the education sector, Junckers has...
FROM THE FLOOR TO THE OCHE: FORBO AND TRADECHOICE CARPET AND FLOORING INVITE YOU TO WIN PREMIER LEAGUE DARTS TICKETS
TradeChoice Carpet & Flooring and Forbo Flooring Systems are excited to launch their 2025 event...
F. Ball takes floors up a step at Somerset House
F. Ball and Co. Ltd.’s rapid-setting, ultra-smooth floor finishing compound has delivered a fast-track solution...
New future for retail flooring’s top title
THE leading trade press title in the residential flooring market is turning over a new...
Kelmore Welcomes New Area Sales Manager to Support Rapid Growth
Chorley, 9 January 2025 - Kelmore Limited, a manufacturer of high-performance solutions for the tiling...
Floor install at Royal Gwent Hospital Endoscopy Unit completed with Mapei
Levelling products and adhesives from Mapei have been used to complete a resilient floor installation...
Ambient temperatures and relative humidity
Ensuring proper site conditions is the way forward, says Rob, as prevention is better than...
Coretec ‘set to capture’ at BAU 2025
BAU says it’s drawn global attention once again. Describing itself as the world’s leading fair,...
DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR 2025 returns as ‘the year’s largest dedicated gathering of world’s flooring industry’
DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR 2025 will take place in Shanghai between 26-28 May 2025 as part of...
All eyes on Coventry as sold out SPATEX 2025 prepares to stand and deliver
WITH a month to go, and clean out of exhibition space, the international world of...
InstallerSHOW announces partnership with the BMF
INSTALLERSHOW 2025 (24-26 June at NEC Birmingham) has revealed details of an enhanced partnership with...
Havwoods responds to increased demand with new business development team
WOOD surface specialists, Havwoods, has introduced a new, larger, business development team. As a response...
Direct Commercial Flooring ball raises £18,000 for children’s charity
STOKE-ON-TRENT based Direct Commercial Flooring hosted a charity ball at the Double Tree by Hilton...
Milliken gives back during record-breaking community week
DURING September 2024 Milliken Associates braved the inclement weather to give back to its local...
F Ball launches RAG 2025
F BALL and Co has unveiled the latest print edition of its Recommended Adhesives Guide...
‘Everyone in flooring should become a Recofloor member’
JOINING Recofloor from the start of their business has given Commercial Flooring Bristol an ‘enormous...
EGGER Group celebrates start of construction of €200m investmentproject at Markt Bibart plant in Germany
THE EGGER Group, headquartered in St Johann in Tirol (AT), has big plans for its...
Quick-Step supports success at The Floor Barn
BARNSLEY flooring retailer, The Floor Barn, moved into a new larger retail premises two years...
Karndean partners with PLATFORM_ to build future for rental communities in Sheffield
A SUPPLIER of luxury vinyl flooring, Karndean Designflooring has partnered with PLATFORM_, an integrated developer...
Forbo announces winners of inaugural awards
FORBO Flooring Systems has announced the winners of its inaugural Forbo Awards. Launched earlier this...
FSA now ‘delivering critical role’ in industry
KEITH McGrath, Flowing Screeds Association (FSA) chairman, says the FSA’s commitment to raising standards in...
Bjelin partners with Whiteriver Group in Ireland
BJELIN has announced an ‘exciting’ new partnership with Whiteriver Group, a leading flooring supplier in...
AG Flooring’s Kelly Gayle joins the CFJ Awards independent panel of judges
KICK-START Publishing is delighted to announce Kelly Gayle of AG Flooring has joined the CFJ...
Mapei delivers surface solution at The Cocoa Works
A Mapei resilient flooring system has been used to complete an extensive project at The...
Bostik unveils R3BOND® SYSTEM for sustainable flooring renovations
Bostik has launched its R3BOND® SYSTEM, providing flooring fitters with a sustainable option for the...
Palettone adds Scandinavian-chic to Oslo hostel
A warm and colourful welcome awaits visitors to Bunks at Rode, a hostel experience with...
A Superhero Sampling Service from ADP
SampleWorx is a dedicated flooring industry sample production company with over 50 years of combined...
Kelmore Strengthens Laboratory Team with Strategic Appointments
Chorley, 15 November 2024 – Kelmore Limited, a new manufacturer specialising in high performance solutions...
Flooring trends show increased focus on adhesive-free and looselay solutions
Jake Parks, UK commercial sales manager for sheet vinyl at IVC Commercial, talks about IVC,...
A full range of adhesives for resilient flooring and tiles from Kerakoll
Kerakoll UK Ltd provides a comprehensive range of high-performance adhesives tailored to the flooring and...
Not Your Grandma’s Kneeling Pad: The ProKnee Bomber Pad
New for 2025 from the USA manufacturer that produces the only custom fit kneepads on...
Call to put mental health injuries on par with physical injuries in workplace
A CORPORATE psychologist is spearheading a campaign calling for mental health injuries caused by work-related...
Cevisama 2025, focusing in ‘Made in Europe’
CEVISAMA describes itself as the leading trade event for the ceramic, bathroom equipment, and natural...
Abingdon Flooring launches into new markets
ALONGSIDE introductions to its Stainfree and Love Story British-made carpets, Abingdon Flooring has launched the...
Bjelin’s new products a ‘big hit’ at Flooring Show
BJELIN brought two new product innovations to the Flooring Show this year, and it says...
‘A record-breaking celebration of innovation and networking’
CELEBRATING its largest edition to date, The Flooring Show welcomed hundreds of brands and thousands...
F Ball on show at Cruise Ship Interiors Expo Europe
F BALL and Co will showcase its range of products for creating flawless flooring installations...
CTD Tiles continues to serve architects and housebuilders
NOW part of Topps Group, CTD Tiles says it remains fully committed to its customers,...
UltraFloor’s Vicki Stiles appointed to prestigious CFA council
VICKI Stiles, national brand manager for UltraFloor, has been appointed to the prestigious Contract Flooring...
Two new managers for key roles at Kerakoll
KERAKOLL Group announces the appointment of two managers to key roles in the company, which...
Schlüter-Systems appoints new area sales consultants
THE latest additions to the Schlüter-Systems' sales team are Jamie Bannon and Owen Pamphilon.Schlüter-Systems has...
Construction, property development sector ‘set to bounce back strongly in 2025’
THE total market size of the construction and property development sector is forecast to bounce...
Indian tile manufacturer Kajaria Ceramics acquires seven new UK stores
KAJARIA Ceramics has completed a £400,000 deal to acquire seven stores after CTD Tiles fell...
Likewise Floors takes two units in Walkden development
COMMERCIAL and industrial property specialist, Towngate PLC, has leased three new industrial units in its...
Beauflor returns to London Build Expo
BEAUFLOR exhibited at London Build Expo between 20-21 November, Olympia London, returning to one of...
Forbo celebrates 100 years of Nuway
FORBO Flooring Systems says it’s proud to celebrate 100 years of its Nuway entrance matting...
UltraFloor wins ‘Manufacturer of the Year’ Award
ULTRAFLOOR, part of the Instarmac Group, has been named as ‘Manufacturer of the Year’ at...
GivBax Rewards App goes from strength to strength – continuing to offer outstanding rewards for floor layers, tilers and contractors
A finalist for the International Loyalty Awards, GivBax Rewards is a rewards app from the...
Bona launches Resilient Solution Colour Collection
Bona, a global leader in innovative floor care and maintenance solutions, announces the launch of...
Mapei introduces its Keraquick range
Mapei’s Keraquick range includes fast-track adhesives to suit all tile types, locations and project demands....
ARDEX and Polypipe Underfloor Heating join forces to offer recommended solutions for underfloor heating systems
ARDEX – one of the UK’s leading manufacturers and suppliers of high-performance building products for...
Brave new future ahead for Floorstock
Floorstock, one of the best-known names in the industry for accessories and finishes for wood...
Altro distils style and performance at English Spirit
English Spirit Distillery has used an extensive package of Altro products front and back of...
BJELIN’S NEW PRODUCTS ARE A BIG HIT AT THE FLOORING SHOW
Bjelin brought two new product innovations to the Flooring Show this year, and both of...
Gerflor has been involved in Royal Gwent Hospital refurbishment
Medical marvel for Royal Gwent Hospital, Wales with complete flooring and wall covering solutions from...
Schluter-Systems ready for any sticky situation
It is widely known that uncoupling membranes have become popular among installers in aiming to provide their customers with durable...
Havwoods’ products feature at The Nest in Bishopgate
Located in the cosmopolitan area of Bishopsgate in London, The Nest occupies a prime spot...
Mapei prepares floors at Sheffield’s Kangaroo Works
A Mapei floor preparation project has been completed at Kangaroo Works – a build-to-rent residential...
F Ball provides moisture management for wood flooring installations
Wood floorcoverings are particularly susceptible to damage from excess subfloor moisture. Residual construction moisture or...
Get F. Ball’s free RAG app
Flooring contractors can download the RAG app for free from the Apple App store or...
F. Ball at Cruise Ship Interiors Expo Europe
F. Ball and Co. Ltd. will showcase its range of products for creating flawless flooring...
New software partnership creates streamlined supply chain for distribution businesses
Kerridge Commercial Systems (KCS), the leading provider of business management solutions for the distribution, automotive...
Designer Contracts takes another eco step forward
Designer Contracts, the UK’s largest flooring contractor, has added a new line to its game...
CRUK provides easier way for public to dispose of carpets and textile flooring waste
Safe disposal of carpets and other textile flooring waste has just become easier for domestic...
Floorwise launches new underlays where consumers can ‘Feel the Difference’
The new Feel the Difference underlays give homeowners even more choice in dense, premium PU...
Beauflor returns to London Build Expo
Beauflor is exhibiting at London Build Expo, 20th-21st November, Olympia London, returning to one of...
Quick-Step: Add Grandeur and Elegance with Cala waterproof wood
In a majestic long and wide plank, Cala waterproof wood flooring from Quick-Step brings a...
Ditch the Plywood and make the switch to LION Floor
Plywood has long been the default choice for installing resilient floors, but it’s not without...
The Academy welcomes first Moduleo LayRed Master Installer Cohorts
Installers affiliated with a national retailer are taking part in the Moduleo LayRed Master Installer...
IVC Commercial performs at Colchester Institute
Colchester Institute provides education, professional development and technical skills to over 8,000 young people and...
Finding the right floors for care homes at Care Show in Birmingham
IVC Commercial exhibited at the Care Show Birmingham 2024 to demonstrate how its sheet vinyl...
Four-day flooring event to spotlight European quality again in 2025
VISITORS from 78 countries made their way to Flanders Flooring Days in 2024.The third edition...
InstallerSHOW announces key partnerships for the flooring sector
INSTALLERSHOW has announced the formation of partnerships with the Flooring Industry Training Association (FITA), The...
New ceo for Beaulieu International Group
BEAULIEU International Group (BIG) has announced the appointment of its new ceo, Jean-Baptiste De Ruyck....
modulyss’s design challenge: bringing a neuro-inclusive classroom to life
LATE last year, modulyss issued a design challenge. The brand invited the design community in...
ARDEX Group UK shortlisted in five categories at inaugural BASA Awards
THE ARDEX Group UK, a manufacturer and supplier of specialist building materials for flooring and...
EXCLUSIVE: Headlam accelerates strategy to be at forefront of market recovery
HEADLAM Group, a UK flooring distributor, has announced important changes to its operating model as...
LeoLine Powers up vinyl with premium
LeoLine Premium is a sheet vinyl floor with a clear difference. From the very first...
Abingdon flooring launches into new markets
Retailers making the trip to The Flooring Show got the chance to see the latest...
Kerakoll introduces innovative stockist locator to enhance customer experience
Kerakoll UK is excited to announce the launch of its brand-new stockist locator, an innovative...
Mustang Slate makes its mark at Elegant Touch Beauty salon
Elegant Touch Beauty is an award-winning beauty salon in Willington, Derbyshire. It’s marina location offers...
New F. Ball smoothing compound provides A* finish
F. Ball and Co. Ltd.’s new high flow, two-component smoothing compound, Stopgap 1400, has delivered...
ProKnee rubber boots withstand toughest jobsites
We are often asked if our kneepads can work on extreme/tough surfaces. The answer is...
Junckers launches new collection
Junckers has launched Oak Nature, a new plank floor made in solid oak that makes...
Mapei offers cleaning and maintenance products
Mapei’s UltraCare range provides solutions for every step of floor maintenance, as well as problem-solvers...
Design for neurodiversity: driving change for the better
ACCESSIBLE design, design for neurodiversity, inclusive design – these are not new terms, but seeing...
Rawson Carpet Solutions have released a new structured nylon carpet
URBAN CAMO is a solution dyed nylon carpet tile with modern patterning that can complement...
ARDEX Group UK shortlisted for prestigious industry awards
The ARDEX Group UK – manufacturer and supplier of specialist building materials for flooring and...
Give your space stand out style with Moduleo Moods
Moduleo Moods has been used to bring inspirational flooring design to hotels, offices, restaurants, shops...
Avoiding distress
Flooring businesses can fail, so prepare for this by putting in place robust processes
News came...
Milliken announces three popular collections converting to lowest carbon footprint yarn
Milliken Floors is proud to announce that Universal Fiber’s ground-breaking and sustainable Thrive matter yarn...
The Flooring Show 2024: A record-breaking celebration of innovation and networking
Celebrating its largest edition to date, The Flooring Show welcomed hundreds of brands and thousands...
F Ball’s products work together to ensure subfloors are prepared correctly
Carpet tiles over raised access flooring is a common flooring combination in commercial environments. However, this type of project requires...
Husqvarna introduces new range of large floor grinders
Husqvarna Construction announces the launch of a new range of large planetary floor grinders. All...
Alternative Flooring thanks its purchasing, operations director for invaluable service
TIM Cater, purchasing and operations director, left Alternative Flooring at the end of September. While...
F Ball appoints new technical representative
F BALL and Co has appointed Kyle Malcolm as technical representative for eastern England.As one...
New HSEQ manager to strengthen health and safety at Kemtile
KEMTILE, a division of Stonhard, has announced it has appointed Jamie Eydman to manage health,...
F Ball’s Alan McEwan appointed CFA president
ALAN McEwan, F Ball and Co technical representative for Scotland, has been appointed president of...
Shortage of tradespeople: the far-reaching effects on the UK economy
THE UK is currently struggling with a significant shortage of skilled tradespeople, a crisis that...
Construction company fined £2.345m after worker drowned in river
A CONSTRUCTION company has been fined following the death of a worker. Gary Webster lost...
Vibrant Northstowe town centre one step closer
HOMES England has signed a collaboration agreement with developers Keepmoat and Capital&Centric, to accelerate the...
Base rate cut welcomed by small firms as first step towardsbetter lending environment
FOLLOWING the decision by the Bank of England to cut the base rate to 5%,...
RICS survey: Industry predicting rise in residential construction but issues with finance, planning, skills shortages
THE latest RICS UK Construction Monitor shows the construction industry has remained steady, mirroring last...
Flooring company records 400% YOY growth despite industry challenges
FLOORING King, the Newcastle Upon Tyne-based flooring specialist, has announced what it describes as a...
‘Super sampling service’ from ADP
SAMPLEWORX is a dedicated flooring industry sample production company with more than 50 years’ combined...
EGGER Group closes financial year with €4.13bn turnover in challenging times
THE turbulent overall economic environment has also been challenging for international wood-based material manufacturer, Egger....
Kerakoll Group: Shareholders’ meeting approves 2023 consolidated budget figures
THE shareholders' meeting of Kerakoll SpA approved the figures of the consolidated financial statements for...
Recofloor celebrates 15 years of vinyl flooring recycling in 2024
RECOFLOOR, an award-winning takeback scheme in the flooring sector, is celebrating 15 years of recycling...
New Homes Carpeting choose Gradus Urban Myth from Gerflor for major Harlow Head Office refurb
New Homes Carpeting, based in Harlow, Essex is one of the biggest contract flooring companies...
The foundation of future success
Time spent at the Academy for Excellence in Flooring is proven to accelerate career progression....
Milliken’s carpet products have been utilised in office refurb, Leeds
Womble Bond Dickinson is a law firm with office locations throughout the UK and USA....
Solid Gear Footwear – performance through innovation
Delivering long lasting protection, Solid Gear Safety footwear has launched its new range of reasonably...
Waterproof wood to open up small spaces
In a compact plank size of 1820 x 145mm, Amato is the new waterproof wood...
Louis De Poortere offers ‘perpetual beauty’ with its Ecorug collection
Launched a year ago, this collection is ideal for any interior project that’s looking to...
Make it machine washable with Louis De Poortere
The beautiful designs and textures of Ecorugs by Louis De Poortere are reason enough for...
Painted perfection with Timberline
The popularity of heritage paint colours is not exclusive to period homes, with newer houses...
Make social housing a home with Beauflor Crown
With sheet vinyl being a cost-effective flooring solution for social and affordable housing, Beauflor Crown...
Find the right floors for care homes at the Care Show Birmingham
IVC Commercial makes heterogeneous sheet vinyl floors for social care establishments and one of its...
Forbo Flooring Systems celebrates 100 years of Nuway
Global flooring manufacturer, Forbo Flooring Systems, is proud to be celebrating 100 years of its...
Abingdon Flooring launches Simply Smooth
Known for British made carpets that bring quality and value to homes, Abingdon Flooring is...
New CEO for Beaulieu International Group
Beaulieu International Group (B.I.G.) announces the appointment of its new CEO, Mr. Jean-Baptiste De Ruyck....
Feel even more of a difference with Floorwise
With strong growth at the premium end of underlay sales, Floorwise has expanded its Feel...
Mapei joins net zero carbon in operation spec at Winterstoke Hundred Academy
Mapei floor preparation and fixing products have featured as part of a net zero carbon...
UltraFloor is a Teacher’s Pet at South West College
H & J Martin have utilised UltraFloor’s Level IT Two smoothing underlayment to complete a...
Altro’s latest sustainability report published
Altro has published its latest sustainability report, providing a comprehensive overview of the company’s ongoing...
Design Challenge: Bringing a neuro-inclusive classroom to life
Late last year, modulyss issued a design challenge. The brand invited the design community in...
EXCLUSIVE: Headlam accelerates strategy to be at forefront of market recovery
Headlam Group, the UK’s leading flooring distributor, announces important changes to itsoperating model as it...
Success for flooring champions at glittering CFJ Awards
The CFJ Awards, hosted at the prestigious Dallas Burston Polo Club in Warwickshire on Friday...
The UK’s premier event focused on hotel sector innovation returns to ExCeL London
HOTEL, resort, and BnB operatives and owners across the country are eagerly awaiting the return...
Construction struggles due to continued housing downturn
The Construction Products Association’s Summer forecasts have seen a slight downgrade in the construction sector’s...
Designer Contract’s summer six spotlight
DESIGNER Contracts has announced six new summer starters and promotions.Mathew Gregory, Matt Miles, Georgina Lee,...
LTP celebrates 40th anniversary
THIS year, LTP says it’s proudly celebrating its 40th anniversary. Since the company was founded...
Workers in construction industry lose 42.3 days per year due to absence
HEALTH insurer Vitality has shared insights from its latest report, Britain’s Healthiest Workplace, the country’s...
Employee ownership growing in popularity
THIS year sees the 10th anniversary of the introduction of the employee ownership trust (EOT)....
ADP’s ‘amazing roll-out service’
ADP Distribution says it has years of experience across several sectors project managing store roll-out...
Whiteriver Group takes majority shareholding in Floorstock
IT’s been announced that Whiteriver Group, as of 23 July 2024, has taken a majority...
ONS figures show dearth of women in construction
FOLLOWING the release of this year’s shortlist for Inspiring Women in Construction and Engineering Awards,...
Forbo partners with Salvation Army to provide carpet tiles tosupport local communities
FORBO Flooring Systems says it’s proud to have entered into a partnership with the Salvation...
A Labour government for business?
The fact we now have a Labour government after 14 years of Conservative leadership is...
Design for neurodiversity: driving change for the better
Accessible design, design for neurodiversity, inclusive design – these are not new terms, but seeing...
Recofloor celebrates 15 years of vinyl flooring recycling in 2024
Recofloor, an award-winning takeback scheme in the flooring sector, is celebrating 15 years of recycling...
Become a Master of Moduleo at Academy for Excellence in Flooring
The Academy for Excellence in Flooring has launched two new programmes for the installation of...
Flooring company records 400% YOY growth despite industry challenges
Flooring King, the Newcastle Upon Tyne-based flooring specialist, has announced what it describes as a...
EGGER Group closes financial year with E4.13bn turnover in challenging times
The turbulent overall economic environment has also been challenging for international wood-based material manufacturer, Egger....
CFA Awards: Time running out to get your ticket
With the CFA Awards less than one month away, it's time to get your ticket...
RICS survey: Industry predicting rise in residential construction but issues with finance, planning, skills shortages
THE latest RICS UK Construction Monitor shows the construction industry has remained steady, mirroring last...
CRUK: Collaboration to seek better solutions for waste
Collaboration was the theme for this year’s Carpet Recycling UK (CRUK) annual conference.A packed agenda...
Altro Technical team launches video triage service
ltro's team of technical experts virtually, utilising video conferencing technology to troubleshoot issues and provide...
Construction ranks as second most profitable UK industry with £110k+ earnings per employee annually
NEW data has revealed the construction industry makes one of the highest profit per employee...
Forbo offers extension to 10-year product guarantee
FORBO Flooring Systems has introduced a new extended guarantee for any of its interior flooring...
111% increase in tool theft seen in London since 2021
HUNDREDS of tradespeople gathered in Parliament Square recently, calling for stricter enforcement of laws to...
Kidderminster Carpet Manufacturers’ charity golf sees Ulster Carpets and Yorkshire Terriers on top
MIKE Dobson, an organiser of the Kidderminster Carpet Manufacturers’ charity golf day has confirmed that...
From vision to reality: Forbo’s support of new Dunfermline community hub
AS part of its commitment to local communities, Forbo Flooring Systems has supported the construction...
Golesworthy Flooring welcomes Louise Golesworthy as new managing director
GOLESWORTHY Flooring, which describes itself as a premier flooring contractor catering to housebuilders in southwest...
Roll Back Rewards launched by IVC Commercial
CLAIM a £10 voucher for every full roll of selected IVC Commercial sheet vinyl floors...
Get set for Stainfree for Life, says Abingdon
ABINGDON Flooring is rolling out its new look Stainfree for Life identity to stores around...
Colours from nature ‘to create a unique home’
LEOLINE reportedly showed off its ability to bring colour to the home at this year’s...
Biobased vinyl from Beauflor at Flanders Flooring Days
FLANDERS Flooring Days saw Beauflor launch three new cushion vinyl collections for the residential market,...
Third FFD saw visits triple for COREtec UK
OF COREtec’s UK stocked collections, six new designs in XL-End were previewed at Flanders Flooring...
Moduleo ‘gets in the mood’ at FFD
MODULEO gave an exclusive glimpse of the new-look Moods collection as it welcomed international visitors...
Three days, more than 300 brands and 30% bigger: why you need to visit The Flooring Show
EARLIER this year The Flooring Show announced its expansion into Hall Q, a decision that...
148,000 feet ‘prove Quick-Step’s quality’ at Grand Designs Live
WITH more than 74,000 visitors walking through the Grand House at this year’s Grand Designs...
DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR 2024 ‘holds another strong edition with highest international participation ever’
DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR 2024 brought the worldwide flooring community together for the 26th time between 28-30...
Moduleo launches ‘online home for professional luxury vinyl floors’
MODULEO has launched a website for flooring professionals looking to choose its luxury vinyl floors...
BASA launches new annual awards event
THE British Adhesives & Sealants Association (BASA) says it’s proud to announce the launch of...
Robert ‘Bobby’ Pike retires after 48 years in flooring industry
ROBERT ‘Bobby’ Pike was born in Victoria Hospital Old Town at Swindon in Wiltshire on...
Kick-Start completes series of supplements showcasing flooring industry
THIS year, Kick-Start Publishing proudly launched the third instalment in its acclaimed series of supplements...
Independent Flooring Group hosts its annual conference
THE Independent Flooring Group is a network of 15 flooring distributors with branches throughout the...
Fast-drying Bradite floor paint wins contractors’ seal of approval
Bradite HD Floor + Wall paint has helped an East Midlands company stay at the...
HydroPro Floor Paint – Fast And Versatile
HMG Paints Ltd has announced the launch of its HydroPro Floor Paint, an easy to...
KERAKOLL GROUP: Shareholders’ Meeting approves 2023 consolidated budget figures
The Shareholders' Meeting of Kerakoll S.p.A., a B Corp-certified Benefit Company and a multinational company...
‘Carpet King’ Lord Harris swoops in to save Carpetright – but many jobs will still go
Lord Harris of Peckham has orchestrated a multimillion-pound agreement to save Carpetright, the flooring retailer...
CFJ Awards: Get your ticket now
Time is running out to get the last few remaining tickets for the 2024 CFJ...
CMS Danskin Acoustics supplies Smartspan saddle system for the W Edinburgh
Part of Marriott’s luxury W Hotels brand, the striking 12-storey ‘ribbon building’ required a floor...
IVC floor provides ‘homely atmosphere’ at care-home
The new Iperform 70 collection from IVC Group has been used for what’s described as...
Acoustic flooring: the quieter solution
Donna Hannaway of Forbo discusses the impact noise can have on those living and working...
Mapei’s installation product range includes adhesives for all types of floor and tile installations
Mapei says its range of installation products includes adhesives for all types of floor and...
Moduleo launches ‘online home for professional luxury vinyl floors’
MODULEO has launched a website for flooring professionals looking to choose its luxury vinyl floors...
Forbo offers extension to 10-year product guarantee
FORBO Flooring Systems has introduced a new extended guarantee for any of its interior flooring...
Palace Chemicals presents flooring adhesives range
Palace Chemicals offers a comprehensive range of flooring adhesives and preparation products, including new additions...
Rinos to be direct supplier of Aqua 85 walk-off mat
RINOS, which describes itself as the specialised manufacturer of coir and entrance mats, has from...
Finalists named in new CFJ Awards category to honour commitment to social responsibility
STARTING at The CFJ Awards in September 2024, Kick-Start Publishing is introducing an awards category...
Floors ‘make better lives’ at housing exhibition
UNILIN Flooring exhibited at Housing 2024, showing, it says, how its floors can transform the...
Housing developments get the Beauflor touch in Manchester
BELGIAN manufacturer of sheet vinyl flooring, Beauflor, exhibited its floors for homes, including social housing...
Double appointment at F Ball
F BALL and Co has announced two senior appointments to its managerial team.Karl Brannigan has...
Construction begins at Broadnook, Leicestershire’s first garden village
BROADNOOK Garden Village, Leicestershire’s newest and ‘most exciting community building project’, has marked the start...
Six successful apprentices for Designer Contracts
SIX apprentices have successfully completed their training programmes with Designer Contracts.Three of them formed part...
CPA welcomes Adam Turk as new chair
THE Construction Products Association (CPA) says it’s delighted to welcome Adam Turk, ceo of Siderise...
Tech duo partner to ‘transform’ logistics in carpet and flooring sector
SOFTWARE innovators Shipster and Ordorite have announced a strategic partnership to transform e-commerce and retail...
Havwoods achieves internationally recognised ISO 14001 certification
WOOD surface specialists, Havwoods, has been internationally recognised for its dedication to sustainable practices and...
Gerflor provides Welsh college with complete flooring solution
The Nantgarw student Campus is part of Coleg y Cymoedd (College of the Valleys) in...
Forbo partners with The Salvation Army to provide carpet tiles to support local communities
Forbo Flooring Systems is proud to have entered into partnership with the Salvation Army Trading...
EXCLUSIVE: Manufacturer & Distributor of the Year finalists revealed for CFJ Awards
The finalists for the DISTRIBUTOR OF THE YEAR and MANUFACTURER OF THE YEAR have been...
Forbo offers extension to 10-year product guarantee
Forbo Flooring Systems has introduced a new extended guarantee for any of its interior flooring...
London Land Group and Tarkett collaborate to elevate luxury living through flooring that’s good for people and planet
London Land Group, a residential developer, has announced a strategic partnership with Tarkett. This collaboration...
MN floor training limited are hosting a flooring charity day
MN floor training limited are hosting a flooring charity day at Wolverhampton race course on...
TradeChoice Carpet & Flooring: Championing mental health in the industry
IN an industry where discussions about mental health often remain muted, TradeChoice Carpet & Flooring...
Kerakoll presents its new corporate identity
KERAKOLL, a B Corp-certified multinational operating in the building industry, has presented a multi-year project...
IVC: a new era for commercial flooring solutions
IVC Commercial says it’s releasing the power of category-focused flooring solutions. Until now, the IVC...
Amber Underfloor Heating announces new national sales manager
ELECTRIC underfloor heating suppliers, Amber Underfloor Heating, has announced Simon Whittaker as its newly appointed...
F Ball and Co unveils new website
F BALL and Co says it’s completely redesigned and relaunched its website to faster connect...
F Ball SHEQ manager wins top adhesives accolade
F BALL and Co’s safety, health, environment and quality assurance (SHEQ) manager Jenny Barnett has...
ADP Superheroes
ADP Distribution is a family-run company based in the West Midlands with more than 50...
Plimsoll reveals the latest developments in the UK wood flooring market
If the results of the recent annual NWFA Industry Outlook Survey were to be taken...
EXCLUSIVE Headlam: We’ll continue to provide a best-in-class service
John Clark, managing director for regional distribution at Headlam, discusses the history, current circumstances and...
Tech duo partner to ‘transform’ logistics in carpet and flooring sector
Software innovators Shipster and Ordorite have announced a strategic partnership to transform e-commerce and retail...
Tiling project completed at Tower Hamlets’ new town hall
An extensive tiling project has been completed at Tower Hamlets’ new town hall using a...
Riven used in refurb at High Wycombe grammar school
Refurbishment works have been completed at Royal Grammar School High Wycombe using Rawson Carpet Solutions...
Speedy installation at Greenhead College
Technical expertise and subfloor preparation products from Bostik have reportedly enabled the speedy installation of...
Stepping into the world of weddings
Designer Contracts stepped into the glamorous world of weddings when it was awarded the flooring...
All the puzzle pieces fit
Forbo's Puzzle adhesive-free flooring solution has reportedly brought about the swift refurbishment of an iconic...
Lauren Murphy Butterfield from Taylor Alden PR discusses making the most of your exhibition appearance
Investing in exhibiting at a show is an excellent way to talk to existing customers...
Recofloor breaks through 7,000-tonne milestone
More than 7,000 tonnes of waste vinyl flooring have been collected and recycled through Recofloor...
Six successful apprentices for Designer Contracts
Six apprentices have successfully completed their training programmes with Designer Contracts, the UK’s largest flooring...
IDS celebrates one year without lost time accidents
IDS has announced a significant milestone in its health and safety record: a full 12...
Havwoods achieves internationally recognised ISO 14001 certification
Wood surface specialist, Havwoods, has been internationally recognised for its dedication to sustainable practices and...
EXCLUSIVE PC Flooring: We’ve grown through hard work and reinvestment
CFJ talks exclusively to Ed Hammond, managing director of PC Flooring. Here are excerpts from...
Gerflor and Gradus donate flooring to The Salvation Army to help tackle furniture poverty
GERFLOR has donated Gradus carpet products to The Salvation Army to help support social projects...
Flooring industry’s biggest awards promises to be best yet
Excitment is building over this year’s CFJ Awards which are due to be held at...
F Ball appoints new technical representative
F BALL and Co has appointed Dale Panter as technical representative for the West Midlands.
As...
What is there to discover during Flanders Flooring Days?
IF you're looking to explore new trends in soft & hard flooring and derived products,...
Spa awarded sustainability certification for its clean floor renewal
ALPENTHERME Gastein Spa, in Austria, has been awarded sustainability certification by family-owned flooring company, Bona,...
Quick-Step sponsors Grand House
QUICK-STEP is one of the sponsors of the Grand House at Grand Designs Live, said...
‘Buggingham Pallets’ welcomes new insect arrivals
STAFF at Building Adhesives in Stoke-on-Trent have all mucked-in to construct an insect hotel just...
Safety shock: 15% increase in construction fatalities in the past year
FATAL incidents in the UK construction industry have risen by almost 20% in the past...
Abingdon Flooring shows at INDX
BRITISH carpet manufacturer Abingdon Flooring is exhibiting at INDX National Flooring Show with key ranges,...
Quick-Step sponsors Grand House
QUICK-STEP is one of the sponsors of the Grand House at Grand Designs Live, said...
Darren Kenyon named F Ball managing director
F BALL and Co has announced the appointment of Darren Kenyon to the role of...
Excitement builds as Hal Cruttenden is announced as CFJ Awards host
Kick-Start Publishing, which publishes CFJ, is delighted to announce that the distinguished stand-up comedian Hal...
Tony Mathe joins the CFJ Awards judging panel
TONY Mathe, director at Hillside Contracts, has joined the CFJ Awards judging panel as the...
Tilemaster Adhesives Ltd becomes Kerakoll UK Ltd
TILEMASTER Adhesives has been in the flooring and tiling industry since it was founded in...
Designer Contracts opens the doors to Wembley-sized warehouse
Designer Contracts started 2024 with an open invitation to customers and suppliers to visit its...
‘Another amazing digital installation by ADP’
ADP’s installation team says it’s achieved another successful installation for Mercado. These new interactive TLC...
LTP ECOPROTEC range now available in the UAE
LTP has increased its global network to include the United Arab Emirates. Its ECOPROTEC contract...
DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR 2024 prepares to welcome a growing number of international buyers for its 26th edition
THE leading flooring show in Asia Pacific, taking place in Shanghai from 28-30 May continuous...
Four days to learn all about the latest flooring trends
ARE you passionate about flooring? Then make sure 13-16 May is blocked out in your...
Unveiling the next chapter: Havwoods develops new, enhanced product offering
WOOD surface specialists, Havwoods, has undergone a brand refresh to take its offering to the...
Tarkett launches practical design guide with neurodiversity focus
THERE’s growing recognition that we all perceive the world differently and that to thrive, we...
New flooring guides provide specialist specification support
NEW checklists are now available to help specifiers select the right flooring system according to...
Everything you need to know about the Surface Design Show
What is the Surface Design Show (SDS)?
The SDS in London is an annual trade show...
Evolving dynamics and promising growth in the UK’s LVT market
THE UK’s LVT flooring market, known for its innovation and adaptability, continues to evolve in...
A New Era for IVC Commercial Carpet Tiles
Effective 28 March 2024, IVC Commercial Carpet Tiles has become Mohawk Group, a brand of...
‘Building better together’ as Tilemaster becomes Kerakoll
Tilemaster Adhesives has been in the flooring and tiling industry since it was founded in...
The registration to visit DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR 2024 is open
THE largest flooring tradeshow in APAC will take place in Shanghai from 28-30 May 2024,...
What is there to discover during Flanders Flooring Days?
IF you're looking to explore new trends in soft and hard flooring and derived products,...
Tool theft: Britain’s £3.5bn crime
SEVENTY-EIGHT percent of tradespeople have been victims of tool theft incidents says Clive Holland, broadcaster...
Resapol donates to the Lighthouse Construction Industry Charity
RESAPOL, a UK supplier of construction chemicals, says it’s pleased to introduce the Resapol Foundation,...
PALLMANN now stocked in the UK
PALLMANN wood flooring products, including lacquers, oils and machinery, are now stocked in the UK....
Forbo launches new awards for 2024
WITH the beginning of a new year, Forbo Flooring Systems says it’s excited to launch...
Altro awarded NHS P23 approval across ‘comprehensive product ranges’
Altro has been appointed as a recommended supplier on ProCure23 (P23), the fourth generation of...
Gower College Swansea launches new floorcovering apprenticeship to address skills shortage in the industry
THE CFA initiative ‘Future Fitters’ has already been the catalyst for several new developments in...
TradeChoice Carpet & Flooring Announces Acquisition of T&R Floor Covering Distributors Ltd
TradeChoice Carpet & Flooring are delighted to announce that it has officially acquired T&R Floor...
Excitement builds as Hal Cruttenden is announced as CFJ Awards host
Kick-Start Publishing, which publishes CFJ, is delighted to announce that the distinguished stand-up comedian Hal...
CARTERS FLOORING: FAMILY-RUN TO ITS CORE
CARTERS Flooring is a nationwide flooring contractor. Family-run to its core its aim is to...
Designing a neuro-inclusive workplace
An introduction to research commissioned by Milliken & Company with regards to designing a neuro-inclusive...
CPA: Construction hit by housebuilding recession
ACCORDING to the Construction Products Association’s winter forecasts, construction output is forecast to fall by...
Designer Contracts launches Sustainability Champions scheme
DESIGNER Contracts, multi-award winners over nine years in the Carpet Recycling UK Awards, has launched...
‘The Academy for Excellence in Flooring is there for when things don’t go to plan’
QUALIFIED master installers from the Academy for Excellence in Flooring reportedly benefit from round the...
Installation entries for CFJ Awards 2024 to close on Thursday 29 February – don’t miss out!
ENTRIES for the installations awards will close on Thursday 29 February, so make a note...
Flooring industry’s unsung stars to be honoured in New Employee of the Year Award
FOR 2024, The CFJ Awards is introducing a brand new award: Employee of the Year....
Beauflor builds awareness at London Build Expo
BEAUFLOR exhibited at London Build Expo, presenting its cushion vinyl floors to the UK’s construction...
Mapei named among world’s best employers in Forbes rankings
MAPEI is among the world's best employers according to the rankings compiled by Forbes in...
Kier opens doors of high spec laboratory site to get young people into construction sector
KIER recently hosted an exclusive preview of ‘Open Doors 2024’, a Build UK initiative which...
Fix Radio: Mental health crisis in construction claims the lives of two colleagues every working day
FIX Radio says it provides a guide to resources available to tradespeople to help with...
Could your flooring choice trigger an epileptic seizure?
EPILEPSY is a brain condition where sudden and intense bursts of electrical energy in the...
Workspace Design Show announces first names for speaker programme at 2024 London show
FOLLOWING on from what are described as successful shows in the UK and The Netherlands,...
Shanghai set to host latest flooring innovations at DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR
THE 26th edition of DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR, scheduled to take place in Shanghai between 28-30 May...
National Flooring Equipment opens First UK Facility
FOLLOWING what it describes as a successful expansion into the UK market in 2016, and...
BAL raises money for Douglas Macmillan Hospice
COLLEAGUES at Stoke-on-Trent building products manufacturer Building Adhesives Limited (BAL, part of ARDEX Group), are...
Cevisama 2024 achieves 90% occupancy in the year it turns 40
THE ‘foremost trade fair for the ceramic tile, natural stone and bathroom equipment industry’ is...
Viva Torquay ‘makes more of its floor with IVC Commercial’
LUXURY Vinyl Tiles (LVTs) and heterogeneous vinyl from IVC Commercial have given entertainment venue, Viva...
Student flats ‘wow’ thanks to UltraFloor
ULTRAFLOOR and Tricas Flooring have completed a 7,000sq m flooring project at a new student...
Resilient system ‘offers optimal solution’ at Sharps Pixley
THE Sharps Pixley name goes back to 1778 and was originally founded through the merger...
Getting tails wagging at competition winner’s HQ
LAST year Altro celebrated 40 years of Altro Whiterock with a competition to win your...
A polished finish at Cirencester College
LOCATED in the countryside of the Cotswolds, Cirencester Sixth Form College has been recently refurbished...
BJELIN TO LAUNCH NEW PRODUCTS AT DOMOTEX
Bjelin will be revealing a number of exciting new products on its stand at the...
LeoLine goes premium in Harrogate
LEOLINE says it showed how it’s shaking up the cushion vinyl sector at The Flooring...
Installation entries for CFJ Awards 2024 now open, to close on Thursday 29 February
ENTRIES for the CFJ Awards 2024 have opened on Kick-Start Publishing’s Award Force system. Award...
Peter Kelsey made patron of North Derbyshire Hospice
PETER Kelsey, md of Chesterfield-based Designer Contracts, has been made a patron of North Derbyshire’s...
Flanders Flooring Days ‘throws its doors wide open in 2024’
BETWEEN 13-16 May, many in the European flooring industry will gather in and around Kortrijk....
Palace Chemicals: We’re an industry leader in the market, 45 years in the making
THIS year Palace Chemicals celebrates 45 years in business. This independent company based in Speke,...
The Solid Wood Flooring Company – A quick guide to fitting wood flooring
ENGINEERED wood flooring is a visually appealing, environmentally-friendly floorcovering for sustainable living projects that can...
Moduleo ‘makes more of herringbone’
MODULEO came to September’s The Flooring Show with its shop-in-shop concept and a new herringbone...
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: ‘Our customer’s want some quiet designs and patterns’
Marcy Ewing, global design director of Shaw Contract, sheds light on her experience of being...
Industry lauds bigger-than-ever CFJ Awards
KICK-START Publishing, the owner of CFJ magazine and its associated awards, has been inundated with...
Fitter triumphs in Harrogate LVT competition
THE NICF Fitter of the Year competition took place across Sunday 17 and Monday 18...
Success for The Flooring Show 2023 as it’s described as ‘jam-packed experience’
In September, The Flooring Show welcomed hundreds of brands, and thousands of visitors, to the...
Flowing Screeds Association ‘supports installers in growing sector’
THE newly-formed Flowing Screeds Association (FSA) says it’s on a mission to support screed installers...
Forbo Flooring Systems reveals winner of 2022/23 Forbo Escapes Competition
AFTER what it describes as another successful year, Forbo Flooring Systems says it’s delighted to...
Flooring grade plywood ‘helps prevent callbacks’
INTERNATIONAL Timber, an importer and distributor of bespoke, sustainable timber and panel products, has recommended...
Pallmann calls for the Magic Oil Wood Floor World Cup
PALLMANN, which describes itself as the internationally active manufacturer of products and systems for the...
Don’t shoot the messenger
Richard says he’s sometimes felt the need for a hardhat when his inspections don’t go...
Mindful Living announced as theme for Surface Design Show 2024
SURFACE Design Show has announced the theme of its 2024 edition: ‘Mindful Living’ which will...
LION Boards available with verified EPD
FINNISH Fibreboards, manufacturers of the LION Boards range, including the only fibreboard specifically designed for...
Master Installers ‘benefit from masterful marketing’
THE Quick-Step website reportedly receives more than 1,000 visits a month to its Find an...
Polyflor supports budding apprentices with free training courses
POLYFLOR has partnered with F Ball and Co to provide free training courses for flooring...
Contractors Save by Going Green
Flooring professionals are not just saving the Earth, but also saving money by using the...
Kerakoll achieves B Corp certification
KERAKOLL says it’s become one of the first companies in the construction sector to achieve...
‘Express the individuality of working personalities’ with Pattern from IVC Commercial carpet tiles
MADE with what’s described as the world’s first carbon negative yarn, Pattern is the new...
Construction product manufacturing costs ease but sales growth remains mixed
THE Construction Products Association’s latest State of Trade Survey - 2023 Q2 showed a continued...
F Ball employee on a mission to end homelessness in Stoke-on-Trent
AMID the ongoing cost-of-living crisis, an F Ball and Co employee is on a mission...
CPI announces Amanda Long as new chief executive officer
CPI, the independent organisation set up to administer the Code for Construction Product Information or...
Ball & Young invites industry to join its 40th anniversary celebrations
THIS year marks the 40th anniversary of Ball & Young. The company was founded in...
Tarkett launches destination showroom in heart of Clerkenwell
TARKETT, which describes itself as a global leader in recyclable flooring solutions, opened the doors...
LION Floor exhibits at FloorSkills open day
LION Floor took part in the FloorSkills open day, as ‘Europe’s largest independent flooring training...
Passing on the BAL and ARDEX baton
AFTER more than 20 years with ARDEX and over 10 years with BAL, Peter Bell,...
Instarmac Group announces new awards nomination
TAMWORTH-based manufacturer, Instarmac Group, says it’s delighted to announce a new award nomination, being shortlisted...
Beauflor Exhibits at London Build Expo
Beauflor® is exhibiting at London Build Expo,15-16 November, Olympia, London.
Beauflor® sheet vinyl floors are a...
Jon Jacoby named new GoodWeave International ceo
GOODWEAVE International’s board of directors has selected Jon Jacoby as the organisation’s new chief executive....
Forbo Flooring Systems reveals winner of 2022/23 Forbo Escapes Competition
AFTER what it describes as another successful year, Forbo Flooring Systems says it’s delighted to...
Flooring grade plywood ‘helps prevent callbacks’
INTERNATIONAL Timber, an importer and distributor of bespoke, sustainable timber and panel products, has recommended...
Pallmann calls for the Magic Oil Wood Floor World Cup
PALLMANN, which describes itself as the internationally active manufacturer of products and systems for the...
‘Outstanding football’ and ‘plenty of laughter’ at Shire Flooring’s inaugural five-a-side charity tournament
SHIRE Flooring’s first five-a-side charity football tournament, which took place at Macclesfield Football Club over...
Clerkenwell Design Trail
This Autumn, the Clerkenwell Design Trail (4-5 October) will bring the A&D community together to...
Carpetright partners with social housing providers to lay on flooring for most vulnerable tenants
A PROJECT is currently underway at UK retailer, Carpetright, to improve the lives of families...
FloorSkills open day draws the crowds
THE FloorSkills open day, described by the head of FloorSkills, Matt Bourne, as ‘biggest and...
ADP: Our InstallMan has been busy on an installation for Mercado
‘OUR InstallMan has been very busy again, working on a roll-out project for Mercado, building...
‘Significant expansion’ for Designer Contracts’ Yorkshire office
DESIGNER Contracts has moved and significantly expanded its Yorkshire office.
Part of a network of regional...
Interfloor donates playtime materials to Broadway Primary School
ROSSENDALE manufacturer Interfloor has donated a large amount of materials to Broadway Primary School in...
Forbo ‘assists The Power of Pattern’
To elevate the visitor experience at the Kaffe Fassett: The Power of Pattern exhibition at...
EXCLUSIVE How simple errors nearly led to undoing of midlands flooring contractor
IN this month's CFJ, we run an exclusive interview with a midlands flooring contractor which...
Hotel & Resort Innovation Expo
CFJ is delighted to announce our partnership with Hotel & Resort Innovation Expo! Returning to...
FLOORLAYER FROM POLEGATE REACHES SEMI-FINAL OF SCREWFIX TOP TRADESPERSON AWARD
Simon Grimley, a floorlayer from Polegate in East Sussex, has reached the semi-finals of Screwfix...
Limited tickets left for The CFJ Awards
Don't miss out on this incredible opportunity! We are thrilled to announce that there are...
Fathom it out at The Flooring Show
One of the UK’s leading retail display manufacturers, Fathom, is coming to The Flooring Show...
The Flooring Show A-Z
The Flooring Show is the UK's market-leading event dedicated to the industry. Join 3,000 retailers,...
Mapei introduces its new UK UltraCare team
MAPEI has extended its UltraCare team with a series of new appointments. The UK team...
3D construction printing is helping Ukraine rebuild faster
A GROUNDBREAKING initiative to rebuild Ukraine has commenced in Lviv, Ukraine. This remarkable project is...
Malmo launches new website‘to offer an enhanced customer experience’
MALMO luxury vinyl tile (LVT) flooring has launched a new website, www.malmoflooring.com with what it...
Abingdon Flooring updates Stainfree for Life promise
OWING to the latest no-stain technology, British carpet manufacturer Abingdon Flooring has updated its Stainfree...
Sainsbury & Sons Flooring & Furniture updates Moduleo in-store displays with new Roots collection
ABERDEEN-based independent flooring retailer, Sainsbury & Sons Flooring & Furniture, has recently updated its Moduleo...
TradePoint signs sponsorship deal for The Bald Builders Breakfast on Fix Radio
FIX Radio, which brands itself as the builders’ station, has signed a 12-month, omni-channel marketing...
ADP offers ‘fantastic, easy-to-use’ new online tool
ADP Distribution, a family-run company based in the West Midlands with more than 50 years’...
From the dancefloors of Wigan to CDW,Milliken introduces Northern Soul
UP-TEMPO, fast-paced and funky are the words used by Milliken to describe its carpet tile...
CFA Autumn Ball 2023 – tickets still available
There are still tickets available to CFA members for the Autumn Ball taking place on...
Winners under lock-and-key as independent judging panel ties up its work
THE CFJ Awards winners have been selected and their names are now under lock-and-key as...
Malmo launches ‘inspirational new look-book brochure’
MALMO has launched what it describes as a stunning new brochure, brimming with beautiful lifestyle...
Condor Group and Tide Ocean join up to collect and recycle ocean-bound plastic waste
CONDOR is launching a partnership with Swiss-based company Tide Ocean SA to support solutions against...
Designer Contract’s ‘Team Massive’ to reach new peaks
DESIGNER Contract’s charity challengers, Team Massive, are set to reach new peaks. The team of...
Botched installation: what not to do
ASK a manufacturer – or an independent consultant such as Richard Renouf – what the...
The key to flooring at the Tower of London
A HIDDEN treasure in the Tower of London, The Keys is a secret pub that...
Summertime Blues
Summer has finally arrived. Unfortunately, the warm weather can present problems on site raising the...
READERS’ VOTES NOW CLOSED AS FINALISTS NAMED FOR CFJ CONTRACTOR AWARDS 2023
The finalists for the Contractor Awards section of The CFJ Awards have now been selected,...
2023 Flooring Apprentice of the Year Winner – Mike Waldron
The CFA is delighted to announce that the winner of the 2023 Flooring Apprentice of...
Multicategory flooring solutions at Radisson RED Liverpool
CARPET tiles, luxury vinyl tiles and heterogeneous vinyl floors by IVC Commercial have been used...
Just 0.3% of tool thefts in the last two years have resulted in a charge, new police data reveals
TOOL theft from vehicles is 20 times less likely to result in a charge compared...
Visitor registration platform for DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR 2023 is now open
DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR 2023’s 25th edition is scheduled to take place from 26-28 July 2023 at...
Finalists revealed as independent judging panel ties up its work
The CFJ Awards finalists in all categories have now been selected as our independent judging...
Flooring manufacturers join forces to create ‘a supercharged flooring business’
TWO flooring manufacturers behind brands in residential and commercial sales, have joined forces to become...
DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR 2023 set to bring together flooring professionals from all over the world in the Asian market
Registrations for visiting the 25th edition of DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR proceed at high speed since the...
1.553 visitors from 68 countries for second ‘Flanders Flooring Days’
1.553 visitors from 68 countries for second ‘Flanders Flooring Days’
Unique cooperation with 10 key sector...
‘Find happiness in interiors’ with IVC Commercial
IVC Commercial says it unlocked the key to happiness with workshops and events at The...
Polypropylene specialist to continue trading while buyer sought
MICHELLE Elliot and Callum Carmichael, partners with FRP Advisory, have been appointed joint administrators of...
Instarmac expands board of directors with new appointments
INSTARMAC Group has announced the appointment of two new board members and a managing director...
CPA’s latest trade survey shows mixed performance for construction product manufacturing in Q1
THE Construction Products Association’s latest state of trade survey – 2023 Q1 highlighted the continued...
Carpet Recycling UK Annual Conference and Awards 21-22 June 2023
Future prospects and direction for carpet and textile flooring waste
Legislation and Government policy influencing the...
Second edition of Flanders Flooring Days kicks off today
10 key players in carpet and flooring industry give an insider's view of the future...
Inspiring spaces begin with bespoke design
Fleur Carson talks about using bespoke flooring to elevate brand identity, stimulate emotional connections and...
Made-to-order
BEAUFLORCreate says it’s introduced unlimited creativity to vinyl rolls. In schools, nurseries, playcentres, shops, leisure...
What AI says about contract flooring and floorlayers
In next month’s CFJ, we’ve had some fun asking the AI chatbot, ChatGPT, to give...
How do contractors ensure they are using the best adhesive available?
Choosing the best adhesive is one of the most important decisions in any flooring installation....
INTERFACE CULTIVATES CONVERSATIONS ON THE FUTURE OF DESIGN AT CLERKENWELL DESIGN WEEK
Interface, the global flooring solutions company where everything is certified carbon neutral, and these industry changemakers:
Oliver...
ASPIRING FLOOR FITTER FROM LEICESTERSHIRE IS A SCREWFIX TRADE APPRENTICE FINALIST
Mike Waldron, an apprentice floor fitter from Leicestershire, has reached the final of Screwfix Trade...
Do looselay products in installations represent a challenge to the future of adhesive manufacturers?
Looselay flooring offers additional flexibility to design contemporary interiors in spaces where a glue-down product...
Furlong Flooring’s Regency brand secures wall-to-wall ISO accreditations
‘TESTAMENT to its high-quality products and service’, Regency Carpet Manufacturing, a member of the Furlong...
modulyss carpet tiles now on NBS Source
Modulyss has underlined its commitment to delivering the UK’s specifiers and designers what they need...
MacGregor Flooring MD: Some manufacturers playing a risky game with price increases
In an exclusive interview with CFJ, to be published in May, Kenny Smith, MacGregor Flooring’s...
IS THERE A MAGIC FORMULA TO WINNING A BIG FLOORING CONTRACT
Craig Anstey, sales director at Loughton Contracts, answers one of the most oft-asked questions about...
EXCLUSIVE: STRIPPERS FLOORING FOUNDER ANDREW BISS BARES ALL
In April CFJ, Andrew Biss, founder of Strippers Flooring, goes on record about everything from...
CFJ AWARDS SET TO BLOW INDUSTRY AWAY WITH A DAZZLING SHOWCASE OF FLOORING STARS
The closing date for entries for The CFJ Awards, the most coveted awards in the...
BE PART OF CFJ’s SPECIAL SOCIAL MEDIA FEATURE
EDITORIAL submissions are now being accepted for the April edition of CFJ Contract Flooring Journal. This issue includes our Social Media feature. The...
Granorte marks a year of showroom success
THE beginning of 2023 marks a year since the opening of Granorte’s first UK showroom...
TPS360 invests in Tamworth to improve service to Midlands customers
TPS360 is relocating and expanding its operations in Tamworth. This follows substantial growth in sales...
Triumphant return of FeRFA graduation and The Resin Flooring Awards as the resin sector showcases its champions
THE first FeRFA Awards since 2019 was held on Friday 18 November at The Orchard...
Algeco and Modulaire Group publish latest global sustainability report
ALGECO parent company, Modulaire Group has published its global sustainability report. It details how the...
Peru: sensational flooring products and sustainable logging practices
HARVESTING Peruvian tropical wood for flooring responsibly is beneficial for the Amazon without compromising on...
SUSTAINABILITY | ARE WE MAKING PROGRESS?
There’s lots of ‘green talk’ but the question is, within the flooring and construction sectors,...
IDS managing director John Bagshaw retires after 40 years of service
AFTER a career spanning more than 40 years’ service, John Bagshaw, the managing director of...
Construction crisis: one in five construction employees have suffered from bullying in the workplace
THREE in 10 construction employees who have suffered workplace bullying say the bullying was just...
Instarmac named as one of the best manufacturers in the UK
‘EVERY year businesses from all sectors, up and down the country, vie to become a...
Carpet Recycling UK reports 50% support from the carpet sector
CARPET Recycling UK (CRUK) now has support from about half of the carpet manufacturing and...
BerryAlloc runs open house studio for HIX at Business Design Centre
WITH its London studio at the Business Design Centre, BerryAlloc was part of HIX, a...
Beauflor reimagines experiences at HIX
OWING to its new London home at the Business Design Centre, vinyl flooring manufacturer, Beauflor...
Burmatex announces winners of summer promotion
: BURMATEX has given away Apple iPads to five lucky UK companies who entered its...
TRIUMPHANT RETURN OF FeRFA GRADUATION AND THE RESIN FLOORING AWARDS – SHOWCASING THE VERY BEST IN THE RESIN SECTOR
The first FeRFA Awards since 2019 were held successfully on Friday 18th November at The...
After years of Covid-19 disruption, flooring exhibitions find their feet again
THE disruption caused by the Covid-19 lockdowns, announced in the UK in March 2020, caused...
Bureau Veritas welcomes amendment to Part B and encourages firms to take heed of new combustible cladding laws
BUREAU Veritas has welcomed government’s latest changes to Approved Document B of the Building Regulations,...
Latest research by iVOX for flooring brand Quick-Step provides insights v
ACCORDING to independent research conducted by iVOX for flooring brand, Quick-Step, us Brits are a...
Nationally acclaimed comedian named for The CFJ Awards
COMEDIAN Justin Moorhouse has been named as the guest host for the 2023 CFJ Awards,...
Entries for 2023 CFJ Awards now open
ENTRIES have opened for next year’s 2023 CFJ Awards, which is destined to be bigger...
F Ball and Co at Cruise Ship Interiors Expo Europe
F BALL and Co showcased its range of products for creating flawless flooring installations on...
It’s gold for LION Floor at the Flooring Innovation Awards
LION Floor, described as ‘the sustainable and cost-effective engineered board for the installation of resilient...
CPA: Construction output expected to fall significantly in 2023 amid looming UK economic recession
CONSTRUCTION output is forecast to fall by 3.9% in 2023 following a rise of 2.0%...
After years of Covid-19 disruption, flooring exhibitions find their feet again
: THE disruption caused by the Covid-19 lockdowns, announced in the UK in March 2020,...
BerryAlloc ‘underlines impressive portfolio’ at The Flooring Show
WITH its high pressure floors, luxury vinyl tiles (LVTs) and planks, wood and laminate floors,...
Milliken announces winning students’ designs for education environment
FOR the fourth year running the textile degree programme at Loughborough University has partnered with...
‘floorwise celebrates 40 years of fantastic floors’
FLOORWISE marked its 40th anniversary with a gala dinner at Harrogate’s Rudding Park luxury hotel,...
‘Significant progress and increased net assets’ in interim results from Likewise
LIKEWISE Group, which says it’s a fast-growing UK floorcoverings distributor, has announced its unaudited interim...
Why fit residential properties with raw timber UV-oiled oak flooring?
WHEN it comes to designing and developing residential properties, the initial planning process is more...
Trade praise penalty: unappreciated women in work 34% more likely to suffer poor mental health
AS more than two-thirds of female employees feel they deserve more recognition, how can more...
Changes at Avena Carpets under new ownership
AVENA Carpets is a specialist Brussels Wilton manufacturer initially founded in 1976, when John Crossley...
Parkside ‘improves your tile specification experience’ with new website
FINDING the right tile for your project is now easy with Parkside’s new website, says...
The US’s largest 3D printed building project so far: a two-story house of 4,000sq ft
WHILE the US and Canada have seen several 3D printed buildings in recent years, in...
New building safety guide launched to help duty holders navigate Gateway process
THE new Building Safety Act will fundamentally change how we design, build and manage properties....
AIM Barriers ‘address raised access floor fire safety concerns’
AIM Acoustic & Insulation Manufacturing’s Raised Access Floor Barrier is designed to prevent the passage...
‘Breathe easier’ with new floorwise F597 Heavy Duty Spray Adhesive
FLOORWISE has announced the launch of its F597 Heavy Duty Spray Adhesive. This product reportedly...
Relieve the pressure with the world’s strongest floors, says BerryAlloc
WHEN the pressure is on to recommend a floor that can withstand the most extreme...
‘Get through peak flooring season with LION Floor’
AS peak flooring season kicks off, can you afford to be let down by poor...
modulyss’ latest soft flooring concept
ARTCORE is modulyss’ latest soft flooring concept, built to shape and transform spaces ‘like never...
Temperature and humidity measuring device to prove cause of wood floor failure
HAVE you ever been to visit a customer complaint and known from experience that the...
Changes at Avena Carpets under new ownership
AVENA Carpets is a specialist Brussels Wilton manufacturer initially founded in 1976, when John Crossley...
TradeChoice Carpet & Flooring
Since Monday 3 October you may have noticed a change to the Carpet & Flooring...
Milliken announces winning students’ designs for education environments
For the fourth year running the textile degree programme at Loughborough University has partnered with...
Mapei propels King One to victory in the Half Ton Classics Cup
Mapei was recently the proud sponsor of David Kelly’s winning crew in the Fast Lines...
2022 CFJ/CFA Awards wows the industry at Coombe Abbey
The CFJ/CFA Awards, which took place on Friday 9 September at Coombe Abbey in Warwickshire,...
Moduleo celebrates 10th anniversary in the UK
Flooring brand, Moduleo, which has its UK headquarters in Derby, is celebrating 10 years of...
Chaunceys Timber Flooring to celebrate opening of new showroom
Chaunceys Timber Flooring of St Philips, Bristol, is holding its official launch week from 10-14...
When painting takes the floor
James Burton of Bradite examines what’s involved when undertaking the painting of flooring in warehouses,...
First time right
Gail Alcock, product director for Malmo, on the key factors installers need to know if...
Covering all bases: Weber to launch new products at the Flooring Show
Flooring contractors will be among the first to see Saint-Gobain Weber’s new products and relaunched...
How to Leave Your Job Site Looking Pristine
FILA’s DETERDEK PRO is a game-changing cleaner that will ensure surfaces like porcelain tiles perform...
FILA assists In Opera Group with the protection of bespoke terrazzo at Exchange Square
Exchange Square is a new large-scale park in the heart of the City of London....
FeRFA Best Practice Awards
News from FeRFA...
FeRFA is delighted to announce that the annual Best Practice Awards are currently...
Historic Standon Hall turns down the volume with acoustic insulation
Acoustic insulation experts CMS Danskin Acoustics has worked with historic Standon Hall to specify and...
Family firm stands proud despite dark economic clouds
From its location at The Old Library in Carcroft, Floorserve is a family business run...
Out with the old, in with the new?
Richard Aylen of Junckers looks into whether we should be installing modern floor finishes in...
EXCLUSIVE Why catching Covid-19 was no laughing matter for flooring’s Mr Funny
Carpet-fitter Ian James, a familiar face at The Flooring Show and the closest thing the...
Gary Anthony: Dealing with spivs, bombs, and cancer
Gary Anthony is managing director of Nottinghamshire-based Willowbank Contracts, and like many in the trade,...
Contract floorcovering now 49% of the flooring market, up from 45% a decade ago
Prior to the Covid-19 pandemic the contract flooring market was seen to be growing at...
Introducing The Exact — a quantifying company designed for a changing world
The Exact Worldwide Ltd was formed by husband and wife team Chris and Laura Frost....
Employees’ wellbeing placed at forefront in office refurbishment
Thomas & Adamson is an international construction and property consultancy with offices in Scotland, London,...
Bostik stars at flooring at Jodrell Bank Discovery Centre
Established in 1945 by the University of Manchester, Jodrell Bank in Cheshire is a deep-space...
Archaeological challenges overcome at new Westin London City
Mapei and Middlesex Flooring recently completed a surface project at The Westin London City, the...
Vibrant flooring brightens contemporary workplace
A selection of floorcoverings from Forbo Flooring Systems, said to combine aesthetics, functionality, and exceptional...
BerryAlloc opens Business Design Centre studio
Leading European flooring manufacturer, BerryAlloc, has opened its first high-end showroom and studio at London’s...
Beauflor opens UK showroom
Leading Belgian cushion vinyl manufacturer, Beauflor has opened its first UK showroom at London’s Business...
Too hot to work? The rules around temperature in the workplace
Whilst a spot of UK summer sun might sound appealing on the face of it,...
Just what the doctor ordered
Kevin Field, commercial director ceramic & resilient lines at Mapei, reflects on 40 years in...
Big brands and new names
Harrogate Convention Centre will open its doors to visitors from the 18-20th September for three...
Newhey Carpets ‘set to inspire architects, designers as new partner at Material Source Studio’
Newhey Carpets says it’s delighted to reveal its new partnership with Material Source Studio in...
F Ball still tops, but research shows changes are afoot
Two new reports have recently been published by flooring research specialists Leading Edge. These follow...
Abingdon Flooring continues its mission at BGNFS
Returning to Cranmore Park in Solihull for the Buying Groups National Flooring Show (BGNFS), Abingdon...
IDS announces its acquisition by private equity investor Chiltern Capital
Surface materials specialist distributor IDS has announced it’s been acquired by private equity investor Chiltern...
Milliken tracks progress on sustainability initiatives in latest sustainability report
Global manufacturer Milliken & Company has published its fourth annual sustainability report, a key reporting...
Now it’s gloves off
IN an escalating exchange of letters with the CPA, Michael Gove, has indicated he has...
Industry perspectives on how working practices could develop in the future
News from Futurebuild...
Futurebuild recently collaborated with the Institute of Occupational Medicine (IOM) on a piece...
Headlam on track to deliver profit expectations
Headlam Group plc, reportedly Europe's leading floorcoverings distributor, has provided a trading update in respect of...
Designer Contracts ‘Team Massive’ to conquer Three Peaks for charity
Eight employees from Designer Contracts, which claims to be the UK’s largest flooring contractor, are...
Excitement in the tiling industry as new editor joins Tile & Stone Journal (TSJ)
Kick-Start Publishing has great pleasure in announcing Alex McCarthy will re-join the publishing house as...
Awards entries ready to be judged
ENTRIES are now closed for the 2022 CFJ/CFA Awards which are due to be held...
Interface drives positive change for people and the planet at Clerkenwell Design Week
Through a series of events and demonstrations of the latest flooring products, Interface will explore...
Learn how modulyss is taking shape at Clerkenwell Design Week
Belgian carpet tile manufacturer, modulyss will be holding a sneak preview of its new showroom...
Explore how natural world influences design
Join UNILIN Panels at The Gallery Clerkenwell for Clerkenwell Design Week (24-26 May) as it...
Unlock the power of nature at Clerkenwell Design Week
Join IVC Commercial at The Gallery Clerkenwell for Clerkenwell Design Week (24-26 May) as it...
CRUK offers retailers sustainable textile flooring waste solutions
Carpet Recycling UK (CRUK) returns to the Buying Groups National Flooring Show (BGNFS) on 17-18...
Assumptions, presumptions – and then the truth
Everybody knows engineered wood floors are more stable than solid ones… don’t they? Junckers’ technical...
Counting their lucky stars
CFJ editor, David Strydom, interviews Shire Flooring, a young, fiercely driven Derbyshire-based flooring contractor which...
Milliken named in World’s Most Ethical Companies for 16th straight year
Milliken & Company has been recognised by Ethisphere, a global leader in defining and advancing...
Independent Flooring Group conference
The new Independent Flooring Group held its inaugural conference and supplier Sessions on 11 and...
The cost-effective alternative for BS 8203-compliant plywood
The extraordinary growth of LVT flooring has highlighted the need for careful subfloor preparation for...
Don’t miss your chance to enter the CFJ/CFA Awards
Time is running out for those companies wishing to enter their installations into the 2022...
Deadline date for CFJ/CFA Awards installation entries extended to Friday 15 April
The deadline for installation entries into the 2022 CFJ/CFA Awards has been extended from Thursday...
CFJ launches new online portal to flooring industry
CONTRACT Flooring Journal (CFJ) has launched a new information section on its website, designed to...
Mental health among floorlayers hit a nerve with so many readers
Every now and then an article in CFJ will provoke a surprising number of responses....
Granorte supports UK Network
With the opening of a larger central facility, cork specialist Granorte says it’s providing improved...
Construction set for growth despite potential supply issues, says CPA
In its latest quarterly forecast, The Construction Products Association (CPA) forecasts that output in the...
Jo Caulfield set to floor the industry with laughs
Nationally acclaimed comedian, Jo Caulfield, has been announced as the headline speaker at the CFJ/CFA...
The Flooring Show to celebrate its 60th birthday this September
After launching in 1962, The Flooring Show will celebrate its 60th anniversary on 18–20 September...
Construction scrum: how to deliver projects easier, better and faster
'Construction Scrum: How to Deliver Projects Easier, Better, and Faster' is the first practical guide...
Voting now open for 2022 CFJ/CFA Awards
The product section of the CFJ/CFA Awards has now opened for voting and will close...
Worktops that offer you more
News from Egger...
Traditionally worktops were only found in the kitchen, but due to innovation, design...
Blackpool Tower Ballroom memories as the famous floor is restored to its former glory
News from LancsLive...
The Blackpool Tower Ballroom has undergone a major restoration for the first time...
Swapping red carpets for laying carpets
A celebrity singer has shone the spotlight on the domestic carpet fitting trade by putting...
Colour coated rubber mulch project in Barcelona
News from CONICA...
CosmoCaixa is the most important science museum in Spain and one of the most...
New research reveals third of construction workers now suffer with anxiety
High levels of mental distress and a reluctance to seek professional help among UK construction...
Headlam Group launches ‘industry-leading app’
Headlam Group, a floorcoverings distributor, has announced the launch of what it describes as its...
floorwise welcomes STS Flooring Distributors
Independent wholesaler, STS Flooring Distributors, has become a member of the floorwise group.
Says the company:...
Sustainability costs more? That’s a misperception…
Jake Parks, commercial distribution manager at IVC Commercial, says it’s a myth that sustainable products...
Construction migrant workforce numbers fall while demand, costs, and wages surge
CITB’s annual migration report has revealed the number of migrant workers in construction continues to...
EXCLUSIVE: It’s time to man up about floorlayers and mental health
Men often think they don’t need to talk about their problems. But, as Brian King...
EXCLUSIVE: Designer Contracts’ Louise Walters on a fitter future
Louise Walters, commercial director for Designer Contracts, will explain in CFJ February why the company...
Likewise completes £14m fundraise, with directors acquiring 800,000 shares
Likewise Group plc, the distributor of residential and commercial flooring to retailers and contractors, is...
Likewise Group agrees to buy Valley Wholesale Carpets for £30m
Likewise Group, the UK floorings distributor, is pleased to announce that the company has entered...
Loughton Contracts looks into its crystal ball
Nick Perkins, sales director at Loughton Contracts, has told CFJ what the contractor thinks 2022...
Quick-Step innovates with ‘revolutionary recycling technology’
If you thought HDF, the core of Quick-Step laminate, wasn’t recyclable, think again: Quick-Step's recycling...
Bureau Veritas backs HSE in drive to improve respiratory health in construction industry
Construction Design and Management (CDM) and Occupational Hygiene authority, Bureau Veritas, has praised the Health...
Hull industrial flooring specialists enter soft flooring market
Directors of a Hull-based industrial flooring company have expanded their offer with the launch of...
Ardex takes up majority stake in wedi
Ardex, the Witten-based construction chemicals specialist is taking up a majority shareholding in wedi GmbH,...
Five reasons our flooring is perfect for commercial interior design
The Solid Wood Flooring Company says its principles have always been the same since it...
New judge to complete independent panel of experts
As entries open for the CFJ/CFA Awards 2022, CFJ is delighted to announce that the...
Likewise Group appoints independent non-executive director
Likewise Group, UK floorcoverings distributor, has appointed Michael (‘Mike’) Steventon (58) to the board as...
Global ‘green revolution’ targets: How important is flooring’s role?
The importance of construction and building design materials in ‘managing down’ the environmental impact both...
Pierre Delabie: Addressing the needs of the end-user is key
A successful flooring product comes from a deep understanding of the needs of the end-user,...
Report: LVT will continue to grow its share of flooring industry but at a slower rate
Good growth is forecast in the LVT market over the next few years, according to...
From care worker to first female construction specialist
Three years after Lincolnshire care-worker Jess Wells walked into a construction careers event, she’s now...
The Flooring Show returns this week
We’re now counting down the days, hours, minutes, and seconds until the flooring industry’s big...
Junckers and FIBA announce long-term partnership
Junckers has signed a long-term agreement with FIBA, basketball’s global governing body, to serve as...
Foot to the floor as Likewise launches on AIM to drive further growth
Likewise Group plc, which describes itself as a fast-growing UK floorcovering distributor, has announced it...
Lockdown ends Keith Shenton’s extraordinary 70-year career as a floorlayer
KEITH Shenton, the UK’s oldest floorlayer, has finally decided to end what has been a...
Recofloor awards Absolute Flooring SW for recycling efforts
Cornwall-based Absolute Flooring SW has been rewarded for its environmental efforts in diverting waste vinyl...
Flooring industry mourns death of ITC’s Mr Carpets, John Constable
THE death of John Constable of ITC Natural Luxury Flooring on 9 May has saddened...
Tarkett publishes white paper on challenges, opportunities for hospital of the future
OBSERVING the severe stress that the Covid-19 pandemic unleashed on healthcare systems around the world,...
Topps Tiles’ ‘40 for 40’ partnership with World Land Trust
Topps Tiles Plc has announced a ‘40 for 40’ initiative with the World Land Trust,...
Forbo Flooring Systems joins WorldGBC’s corporate advisory board
The World Green Building Council’s (WorldGBC) corporate advisory board has welcomed its latest member, Forbo...
Force majeure: ‘Draconian price increases smack of a cartel’
The flooring industry is uniting in its concerns over force majeure. Both flooring contractors and...
Multi-million investment in future of Welsh construction
The future of the construction industry in Wales has been given a boost by the Construction...
UK SMEs failing to capitalise on tax relief innovation opportunities
Innovation taking place across the construction industry means businesses in the sector could gain significantly from the...
Global flooring market estimated at $457.83bn by 2026
The global flooring market was estimated at $330.30bn in 2020 and is expected to reach...
Weak dollar, price of PVC, freight surcharges push cost of Chinese flooring imports to all-time high
The cost of importing LVT from China, where the bulk of product is manufactured, has...
Latest Lockdown Restrictions – Commercial Flooring to Continue
England has entered a new lockdown with no confirmed end date, and people must work...
Lockdown statement from CFA president: Hamish MacGregor (MacGregor Flooring Company Limited)
A statement from Hamish MacGregor, CFA president, regarding the latest lockdown: Transmission rates are now the...
Keep calm and carry on floorlaying
I WRITE this at a time when everything is still up in the air with...