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EACH year our independent judging panel selects the winners in each category for the CFJ...
Kerakoll Group announces acquisition of 60% of Caltra Nederland BV
KERAKOLL, which operates internationally in the construction sector, and Steda Holding BV (‘the Seller’) have...
Designer Contracts achieves elite status
DESIGNER Contracts has completed the construction industry-recognised common assessment standard to achieve the coveted elite...
End of an era as UK’s oldest-ever active floorlayer passes away, aged 91
KEITH Shenton, who was the UK’s oldest active floorlayer on record when he retired aged...
ECOPROTEC expands sales team further with appointment of Matt Jones
FOLLOWING a period of rapid growth, ECOPROTEC has boosted its sales team further with the...
New technical representative for F Ball and Co
F BALL and Co has appointed Steve Lane as technical representative for the East Midlands.As...
Richard Catt joins UK Sustainable Flooring Alliance board
THE UK Sustainable Flooring Alliance (UKSFA), formally Carpet Recycling UK, has appointed Richard Catt, CEO...
Kelmore Wins National Manufacturing Start-Up of the Year at Made in the UK Awards 2025
Kelmore, a rapidly growing manufacturer of high-performance tiling and flooring products, has been named National...
Chemique Adhesives: an introduction to artificial turf adhesives
CHEMIQUE Adhesives, a UK manufacturer of industrial adhesives, has developed a range of artificial turf...
LeoLine Gets a Lift with New Ranges
Keeping homes in style, LeoLine is releasing two brand new ranges to retailers across the...
Fast and Clean Luxury Vinyl Installs with Flex Pro Pure
Flex Pro Pure is the improved self-adhesive underlay from Unilin Flooring that makes it fast...
Universal Fibers: Bringing collaboration and creativity to CDW
Universal Fibers introduced solution-dyed nylon into the market in 1970 and began reusing post-industrial reclaim...
25 years on, Shaw Contract continues to close the loop
Shaw Contract is a commercial flooring manufacturer led by design optimists who see sustainability and...
‘Inspiration from nature drives our sustainable initiatives’
Paragon, a UK-based commercial carpet tile manufacturer in Yorkshire, prides itself on using the latest...
Parador: Flooring you can count on
When it comes to delivering quality flooring that stands the test of time, Parador says...
Pattern makes perfect: Milliken’s art of reuse
As a flooring manufacturer based in the North West England, Milliken prides itself on a...
Egger’s back with Flooring Collection 25+
At CDW, Egger, a global manufacturer of wood-panel products, spotlighted the Egger Flooring Collection 25+....
Reimagine the Traditional with Antiquarian by Louis De Poortere
Antiquarian is a collection of Ecorugs designs inspired by the rich and long heritage of...
Make School Cool With IVC Commercial
Schools and colleges need heavy duty flooring that can withstand bustling bell times and doubling...
Beauflor Expands Social Housing Flooring Options with Polaris
With a collection of 16 stylish wood plank designs, as well as the option for...
Abingdon Flooring Shakes Up Cushion Vinyl
Abingdon Flooring has strengthened its Simply Smooth cushion vinyl ranges with the extraordinary addition of...
UltraFloor excels at primary school renovation
UltraFloor, a leading brand in high-performance flooring solutions, has recently partnered with Tricas Flooring to...
Wilsons Underlays: Innovative underlays for every application
AT Wilsons Underlays, innovation and customer insight go hand-in-hand. As a manufacturer that supplies directly...
End of an era as UK’s oldest-ever active floorlayer passes away, aged 91
KEITH Shenton, who was the UK’s oldest active floorlayer on record when he retired aged...
‘A royal for the ages’ from Abingdon Flooring
ABINGDON Flooring has launched Royal Sterling, a pure wool loop pile carpet in a herringbone...
How Keir Starmer’s changes to net zero plans will affect tradespeople
KEIR Starmer has announced several reforms to the electric vehicle rules in line with the...
Flooring goes bright green as new CFA Guide to Sustainability 2025-26 hits digital shelves
EVER wondered where to find the best, most helpful sustainability advice for the flooring industry?...
Highest ever number of flooring retailers break £1m turnover in 2024
VAT and PAYE records from HM Revenue and Customs, compiled by The Furnishing Report, have...
‘The new show for the flooring industry’
THIS year InstallerSHOW has expanded its ‘surface area’ flooring and tiling zone to ‘deliver an...
EGGER makes debut at InstallerSHOW
FOR the first time, wood-based materials manufacturer EGGER UK is exhibiting at this year’s InstallerSHOW,...
Mapei to showcase solutions & sponsor fitter competition at InstallerSHOW
MAPEI is presenting a series of solutions for walls and floors at InstallerSHOW and will...
Quick-Step’s growth ambitions secured with €30m investment in‘world’s most advanced laminate press’
QUICK-STEP, which describes itself as the most renowned flooring brand of Unilin, has announced the...
Quick-Step website ‘hits the magic million’
WITH more than 1m visitors in 2024, the Quick-Step website is the online reference for...
Kids get cooking thanks to BAL
BAL has donated tiling products to help with a kitchen renovation at a Northamptonshire primary...
F Ball and Co appoints new retail representative
F BALL and Co has appointed Luca Nicotra as southern England retail representative, expanding its...
Strong growth for FFD with record number of exhibitors confirmed
BETWEEN 2-5 June 2025, Flanders will once again set the stage for Flanders Flooring Days....
‘Discover circular design with Louis De Poortere at FFD’
LOUIS De Poortere is exhibiting at The Hub for the Flanders Flooring Days between 2-5...
Beauflor ‘gets creative’ at FFD
BEAUFLOR will relaunch its Create digital design concept at FFD.
Beauflor’s Create concept has, the company...
‘Immerse in innovation’ at Quick-Step during FFD
QUICK-STEP will inspire visitors at FFD with what it describes as an immersive audio visual...
‘Marvel at Moduleo during FFD’
WITH reported improvements to performance and fresh on-trend designs, the launch of the updated Moduleo...
Aspire cushion vinyl ‘the centrepiece of Ideal Home Show’
LEOLINE’s ‘fresh and funky’ Aspire cushion vinyl made itself a star in the Secret Room,...
‘Moves made to circularity with Louis De Poortere at INDX’
LOUIS De Poortere exhibited at INDX National Flooring Show between 13-14 May, Solihull.INDX at Cranmore...
GlobalData announces top M&A financial and legal advisers inconstruction sector for Q1 2025
GLOBALDATA has announced the latest financial and legal adviser league tables, which rank advisers by...
Abingdon Flooring Shakes Up Cushion Vinyl
Abingdon Flooring has strengthened its Simply Smooth cushion vinyl ranges with the extraordinary addition of...
Make Work Easier With the Power of Pro-Screed
The Pro-Screed floor preparation range from floorwise is the easy way to start a fantastic...
UltraFloor excels at primary school renovation
UltraFloor, a leading brand in high-performance flooring solutions, has recently partnered with Tricas Flooring to...
Mapei to showcase solutions and sponsor fitter competition at The Installer Show 2025
Mapei will be presenting a series of solutions for walls and floors at The Installer...
‘We’re walking for Vin and looking for your support’ says Marldon
A team at Marldon are taking part in St Catherine's Hospice, Lancashire Moonlight Walk this...
Amber encourages support of electrification and BEAMA with underfloor heating
Underfloor heating can play a key role in helping the UK with its electrification targets,...
LUXURY VINYL FLOORING THE PERFECT MATCH FOR PRIVATE RENTAL SECTOR
If you’re looking to add a splash of high-quality appeal to a housing development you’re...
Styccobond F3 Delivers Above Par Performance
F. Ball and Co. Ltd.’s Styccobond F3 has been used to install Premium Putt artificial...
Bostik helps counter moisture damage at National Star College
Bostik, a leading manufacturer of subfloor preparation and adhesive products, partnered with Lake & Co.,...
The semi-finalists of the Fitter of the Year – LVT Competition have been announced
NICF has announced the semi-finalists of the Fitter of the Year Competition. The organisation says:...
Optimum adhesives for bespoke installations
Bespoke flooring installations often mean reproducing complex designs from various interlocking shapes of vinyl, large...
BAL Waterproof 1C passes EAD certification for NHBC tanking regulations
BAL Waterproof 1C – the one-coat ready-mixed waterproofing system from the market-leaders in tiling solutions...
FORBO EXTENDS ITS SUSTAINABLE EVOLVE+ CARPET TILE SERIES WITH TESSERA TWINE
2024 saw Forbo Flooring Systems introduce the Evolve+ series of carpet tiles, designed for enhanced...
A Royal for the Ages from Abingdon Flooring
Crafted from 100% wool yarn in Britain, Royal Sterling is the latest carpet style from...
Keeping Productivity High and Operators Safe – The Importance of Maintenance and Support
At Preparation Group, we take immense pride in designing and manufacturing high-quality surface preparation machinery...
Why Mechanical Subfloor Preparation Gets Overlooked – And Why It Shouldn’t
Mechanical subfloor preparation is one of the most critical stages in the success of any...
Kelmore named manufacturing start-up of the year at Insider Made in the North West Awards 2025
Chorley, 27 May 2025 – Kelmore, a fast-growing manufacturer of high-performance products for the tiling...
F. Ball makes light work of kitchen prep
Products from F. Ball and Co. Ltd.’s System LVT Range have been used to install...
Raised expectations
Flooring contractors who undertake installations in office environments will likely be familiar with working over...
Luxury Vinyl Flooring From the Belgian Master
Unilin Flooring designs and makes luxury vinyl floors in Belgium under the Quick-Step and Moduleo...
Marvel at Moduleo During Flanders Flooring Days
With improvements to performance and fresh on-trend designs, the launch of the updated Moduleo LayRed...
Quick-Step Website Hits the Magic Million
With over one million visitors in 2024, the Quick-Step website is the online reference for...
A Heavy duty star from IVC Commercial
Designed and made in Europe to excel in high traffic, heavy duty locations, Adriatico 70...
Rolls That Reward With IVC Commercial
IVC Commercial is bringing back the Roll Back Rewards limited time promotion.
With each purchase of...
The Style Makers Choose LeoLine as the Floor to be Seen With at the Ideal Home Show
LeoLine’s fresh and funky Aspire cushion vinyl made itself a star in the Secret Room,...
‘Make the switch to XPS Foam Underlay’
Kathryn McHugh, head of operations at XPS Foam, which says it’s the only UK manufacturer...
Kelmore Shortlisted for Manufacturing Start-Up of the Year at Insider Made in the North West Awards 2025
Chorley, 15 April 2025 – Kelmore, a fast-growing manufacturer of high-performance products for the tiling...
New generation takes helm at Rinos
AS of 1 April, Herman and Age Mulder assumed the management of Rinos as managing...
‘See the strong and the water-resistant’ at INDX with BerryAlloc
BERRYALLOC is exhibiting at INDX National Flooring Show between 13-14 May 2025, where it will...
‘Smoothly does it’ for Abingdon Flooring at the INDX National Flooring Show
THE INDX National Flooring Show will see Abingdon Flooring premiere new cushion vinyl floors in...
Altro ‘brings creative colour’ to CDW
VISIT Altro’s showroom during CDW and you’ll find it transformed into a creative colour and...
Milliken’s CDW showroom to host talks, debates, workshops and tours
DURING Clerkenwell Design Week Milliken’s Clerkenwell showroom at 5 Berry Street, will be host to...
Experience the new Paragon Carpet Tiles at CDW
‘AFTER a successful show in May 2024, we're thrilled to announce Paragon Carpet Tiles will...
Karndean Commercial to champion inclusive design at CDW
KARNDEAN Commercial, which describes itself as a trusted supplier of luxury vinyl flooring, is set...
Forbo to partner with Crown Paints at CDW
WITH the emphasis on colour, Forbo Flooring Systems says it’s delighted to be partnering with...
CDW announces expansion with three new venues and ashowstopping installation by Alex Chinneck
CDW will return to London’s EC1 from 20-22 May 2025 for its 14th edition as...
Christine Boland and how the zeitgeist impacts design
FLANDERS Flooring Days, the capital of the Belgian and international flooring sector, will take place...
Online UK flooring retailer expands operations with new warehouse move
FLOORMART, a player in the online flooring retail industry, is planning on transforming its business...
ADP offers ‘versatile, superhero’ installation service
ADP has been established for more than 19 years and in that time it says...
B.I.G. announces sale of Beaulieu Technical Textiles to RCP
BEAULIEU International Group has announced the sale of its technical textiles business in Europe, known...
Kerakoll Group officially opens production facility in Jaipur
THE new production plant of Kerakoll Group, a B Corp certified Benefit Corporation, operating worldwide...
Loughton installs flooring forEuston Foodbank
The Euston Foodbank provides essential support to those vulnerable to poverty and hunger, offering nutritionally...
F Ball and Co to expand presence at overseas exhibitions
F BALL and Co will exhibit the latest advancements in flooring installation product technology at...
Excitement builds as tickets sell like hotcakes for CFJ Awards
Excitement builds as tickets sell like hotcakes for CFJ Awards TICKETS are starting to sell...
Beauflor Gets Creative at Flanders Flooring Days
Beauflorwill be relaunching its Create digital design concept at Flanders Floor Days this June.
Beauflor’s Create...
Easily Find The Tool You Need With floorwise
floorwise has unveiled a new tools guide, cataloguing a carefully curated selection of tools and...
Discover Circular Design WithLouis De Poortere at Flanders Flooring Days
Known for its beautiful designs in woven carpets and rugs, Louis De Poortere is showing...
Milliken CDW preview
During Clerkenwell Design Week Milliken’s Clerkenwell showroom, at 5 Berry Street, will be host to...
Kick-Start Publishing announces carpet fitter as comedian for CFJ Awards 2025
KICK-START Publishing is delighted to announce Jack Skipper from South London will be the comedian...
Sports flooring for world-class facilities and school or village halls – what’s the difference?
Solid hardwood floors have been used in high-profile sports, dance and performances spaces for many...
Get The Perfect Fix with floorwise
Now available at floorwise distributors across the UK, Ireland and Europe, floorwise F586 – The...
Floorstock Ltd: The floor sander’s preferred choice for Wood Floor Finishes
When it comes to enhancing the aesthetics and functionality of any space, floor finishes play...
See the Strong and the Water-resistant at INDX National Flooring Show with BerryAlloc
BerryAlloc is exhibiting at INDX National Flooring Show, 13-14 May 2025, where it will present...
Coretec debuts new display concept
EXPLORE A UNIFIED VISION OF DURABILITY, ELEGANCE & DESIGN
After an impressive launch at BAU Munich,...
Step into luxury: How UltraFloor helped the Voco Hotel go from drab to fab with a full floor refurbishment
UltraFloor, a leading manufacturer of high-performance subfloor preparation products, recently collaborated with the renowned flooring...
Smoothly does it for Abingdon Flooring at the INDX National Flooring Show
The INDX National Flooring Show will see Abingdon Flooring premiere new cushion vinyl floors in...
A Floor with Feelings
Feelings is the latest cushion vinyl floor collection from Beauflor.
With 57 designs to choose from...
Get Creative with Moduleo Moods
The recently updated Moduleo® Moods luxury vinyl collection continues to push the boundaries of design...
Get Serious About Contemporary Style
When it comes to choosing a cushion vinyl floor with contemporary cool, your customers need...
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...
The benefits of F Ball’s rewards programme
F BALL’s Ball Rewards customer loyalty programme is free to join and rewards members with...
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...
Local builders insuring against business failure hits new high
Number of local builders applying for personal guarantee insurance (PGI), to protect their personal assets...
Commercial properties winning race for stronger returnsin current market
ANALYSIS by peer-to-peer real estate investment platform, easyMoney, has revealed that when it comes to...
UKFD volunteers help out Coventry shop for animal charity
A NEW shop in Coventry that will raise vital funds for an animal charity moved...
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...
New CPD on the role of LRV and specifying LVT now available
AMTICO has introduced a new RIBA-approved CPD seminar and webinar aimed at increasing awareness of...
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 are playing a risky game with price increases
In an exclusive interview with CFJ at MacGregor Flooring headquarters in Hamilton, Kenny Smith, the...
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...
Winners of Surface Design Show announced, with two schemes declared Supreme Winners for first time in history
SURFACE Design Awards once again set a benchmark for global architectural design, receiving more than...
Charity golf event to light up Kidderminster golf course
THE Kidderminster Carpet Manufacturers’ National Charity Golf Tournament will be celebrating its 65th event in...
John Lord Flooring takes on two new apprentices
JOHN Lord Flooring, which describes itself as the UK's leading specialist industrial and commercial flooring...
A third of all tool theft is from vehicles, new police data reveals
METROPOLITAN Police data has revealed tool theft from a vehicle has increased by 25% in...
Fix Radio’s weekly audience reaches 211,000 tradespeople
FIX Radio’s weekly audience has grown to 211,294 tradespeople in the UK between June and...
Flanders Flooring Days prep ‘speeding ahead’ and ‘2024 edition promises to be even bigger and better’
THE first edition of the Flanders Flooring Days (FFD) attracted more than 1,000 visitors from...
Duty-holders must pay heed to multiple emerging fire safety legislations, urges Bureau Veritas
THE Hackitt Review, responsible for changing the regulatory landscape of building and fire and life...
Construction Product Information appoints Steve Marr as interim ceo
CONSTRUCTION Product Information Ltd (CPI), responsible for managing the Code for Construction Product Information (CCPI),...
Advancing the circular agenda with a first-in-kind warranty extension
FLOORING is seldom viewed as a circular asset. With a key focus on a move...
Turkey earthquake hits carpet industry supply chains
THE devastating Mw 7.8 earthquake in Turkey which took place on 6 February 2023 and...
Stellar Event Carpets launches at HRC 2023
UK-based Stellar Event Carpets launched at Excel’s Hotel, Restaurant and Catering Exhibition in London between...
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...
Durability, hygiene and slip-resistance make resin flooring the best choice for a wide range of applications
FOR 50 years resin flooring has been the flooring of choice for many applications due...
Five examples where wood flooring fitted restaurants perfectly
AT The Solid Wood Flooring Company, we believe in innovation through collaboration. That’s why we...
‘UK’s largest construction sector site solutions company joins RSK Group’
THE temporary site service company WysePower, which emphasises the use of carbon-neutral building solutions, has...
FloorSkills open day returns
THE FloorSkills open day, described by the head of FloorSkills, Matt Bourne, as ‘biggest and...
TPS360 supports youth recruitment with new junior surveyor
TPS360 has taken on Conan Flower as a junior surveyor. The company says it’s keen...
Experts say it’s time for lenders to review security in view of potential rise in defaults caused by economic headwinds
A LIKELY surge in defaults due to the economic headwinds impacting the UK economy should...
Carpenter gets new national sales manager for underlay
RICHARD Booth has been named as the new national sales manager for underlay, at Carpenter,...
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...
The Solid Wood Flooring Company – A quick guide to Basket Weave Herringbone Flooring
PLANNING out your project schedule for the rest of the year? Working on large-scale residential...
Flooring industry trailblazer Stephen Westley scoops lifetime achievement at 2022 FeRFA Awards
THE man who helped to build Britain’s leading hygienic flooring installation company Kemtile has received...
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...
Workspace Design Show announces inspiring speaker line-up for 2023
WORKSPACE Design Show returns for the second time, unveiling an exciting speaker line-up as part...
modulyss opens London showroom
INSTALLED with the new Artcore collection of gold standard carpet tiles, modulyss has officially opened...
Designer Contracts announces further raft of key staff appointments
Designer Contracts, a UK flooring contractor, has made a further round of senior appointments to...
Workplace research: flexibility and personalised experience key as ‘most companies puzzle over office’s future’
NEW research released by the Institute of Workplace and Facilities Management (IWFM) and MillerKnoll has...
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...
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...
Volunteers from national online retailer in Coventry help improve surroundings at local animal rescue centre
A TEAM of five from UK Flooring Direct (UKFD) went along to the RSPCA Coventry...
Golden Giveaway for 50th RAG anniversary
F BALL and Co is celebrating the launch of the 50th issue of its industry-acclaimed...
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...
Välinge to showcase its features at Domotex
VäLINGE says it looks forward to meeting customers old and new at Domotex, one of...
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...
IVC Commercial focuses on Ireland
BELGIAN manufacturer, IVC Commercial, has set ambitious growth plans for its involvement in commercial newbuild...
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...
Beauflor reimagines experiences at HIX
OWING to its new London home at the Business Design Centre, vinyl flooring manufacturer, Beauflor...
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...
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...
F Ball and Co celebrates innovation at The Flooring Show
THE UK manufacturer of subfloor preparation products and adhesives for floorcoverings, F Ball and Co...
Abingdon Flooring shows new ranges in Harrogate
ABINGDON Flooring revealed the result of its product development at The Flooring Show as it...
Toby Peacock crowned Screwfix top tradesperson 2022
TOBY Peacock, a Cambridge electrician, has proved he’s the brightest spark and has been officially...
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...
IDS appoints Gareth Kirkpatrick as national sales manager for flooring
IDS has strengthened its flooring team with the appointment of Gareth Kirkpatrick as national sales...
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...
CSG white paper proposes new standard to unite the sector behind construction product competence
A NEW white paper has been published that sets out how the entire built environment...
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...
SWFC: Why our flooring is perfect for commercial retail projects
WE pride ourselves on offering high-quality commercial flooring. It’s at the heart of our mission...
Resapol appoints national flooring sales manager
RESAPOL, which describes itself as the leading supplier of specialist construction products, says it’s delighted...
Erewash MP and Screwfix trade apprentice winner visit Screwfix store in Ilkeston
SCREWFIX recently welcomed Maggie Throup MP, MP for Erewash, and Alex Avis, reigning champion for...
Shaw Contract names ‘Best of Region – UK & continental Europe’ winners in Design Awards programme
SHAW Contract has been named ‘Best of Region – UK & continental Europe’ winners in...
10th anniversary for Moduleo in the UK
MODULEO which has its UK headquarters in Derby, is celebrating 10 years of business in...
Chaunceys celebrates completion of new showroom
CHAUNCEYS Timber Flooring of St Philips, Bristol, is holding its official launch week from 10-14...
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...
Expo for hotel professionals will transform the ExCeL
HOTEL & Resort Innovation Expo will be transforming the ExCeL, London on the 19-20 October...
How Bostik’s roadshow in Scotland benefited its partners Carpet & Flooring and Tarkett
Here, in the second part of two reports, CFJ talks about its visit to Bostik’s...
Construction industry: Reduction in sickness absence noted one year on from ground-breaking flexible working pilot
FOUR firms that took part in a ground-breaking flexible working pilot, designed to test different...
Kemtile appoints HSEQ manager to bolster health and safety
WITH Kemtile continuing to add to its growing team, it says it’s welcomed its latest...
First UK showroom for Beauflor at London’s Business Design Centre
BELGIAN cushion vinyl manufacturer, Beauflor has opened its first UK showroom at London’s Business Design...
Tile Giant celebrates success of trade rewards scheme
IF you’re not already signed up to Tile Giant’s trade rewards scheme, ‘now is the...
Volunteers chalk up 90 miles along Hadrian’s Wall to raise cash for construction charity
A GROUP of 13 volunteers have taken on and completed the iconic Hadrian’s Wall Walk...
Spotlight on buyers at upcoming edition of Cevisama
THE ‘leading event for the ceramic tile, bathroom furnishings and natural stone sector’ is set...
BerryAlloc opens Business Design Centre studio
EUROPEAN flooring manufacturer, BerryAlloc, has opened its first high-end showroom and studio at London’s Business...
Designer Contracts’ ‘Team Massive’ smashes Three Peaks Challenge
EIGHT employees from Designer Contracts have successfully completed the gruelling Three Peaks Challenge in North...
£137k worth of tools stolen everyday across the UK
RESEARCH by property maintenance solution provider Help me Fix has revealed that on average, 81...
Unsafe myths
In seeking to counter some health and safety myths in the flooring industry, we sought...
Display Factory celebrates expansion
DISPLAY Factory has, it says, over the past few years been increasing its production capacity...
Threeasy does it – Building Adhesives and ARDEX celebrate success at The Tile Association awards
BUILDING Adhesives and ARDEX have celebrated award success at this year’s Tile Association Awards. Held...
Fraudemic: a quarter of UK construction companies have experienced fraudulent activity over the past year
WITH a quarter of construction companies suffering from fraud in the last year, three in...
Sunshine and success at open day for new floor training centre
WHEN established floor fitter Paddy McNicholas held an open day for his new training centre,...
Do you have any questions about LVT installations?
BEGINNING this year, CFJ is going to start running a feature regarding the technical aspects...
Contract floorcovering now 49% of the flooring market, up from 45% a decade ago, and is closing in on domestic flooring market
PRIOR to the Covid-19 pandemic the contract flooring market was seen to be growing at...
What you need to know this month
The CFJ/CFA Awards 2022 will take place at Coombe Abbey in Warwickshire on Friday 9...
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....
Showtime for Bostik as it hits the road in Scotland
Here, in the first part of two reports, CFJ talks about its visit to Bostik’s...
SWFC: A quick guide to flooring types for residential projects
WHEN it comes to interior design for residential properties, the initial planning process is more...
Resapol’s new brochure hot off the press
RESAPOL, which describes itself as the UK’s trusted suppliers of specialist construction products, says it’s...
F Ball appoints dedicated retail representatives
F BALL and Co has appointed two sales representatives with the exclusive remit of supporting...
Forbo Flooring Systems and IOBAC join forces on adhesive-free flooring installation
FORBO Flooring Systems and flooring technology experts IOBAC UK are collaborating to highlight the crucial...
UKFD unveils new retail outlet at Prologis Park
A UK online retailer has invested £100,000 in a new showroom in Coventry as part...
The Flooring Show 2022 celebrates its 60th birthday
THE UK’s largest event dedicated to the flooring industry, The Flooring Show, returns to the...
modulyss takes shape at Clerkenwell Design Week
MODULYSS used Clerkenwell Design Week for the unveiling of its new Clerkenwell Road space with...
F Ball products support BBC’s DIY SOS
PRODUCTS donated by F Ball and Co, including Stopgap Fast-Track 30 levelling compound and heavy...
New trade counter for Anderson Grant
ANDERSON Grant, part of the Mercado Group is reportedly the first flooring trade counter in...
‘First-of-its-kind independent assessment combines performance of floor insulation and liquid screed products’
ENERGYSTORE and McGraths say they’re delighted to announce what’s described as a first-of-its-kind independent assessment...
V4 Wood Flooring celebrates 20th anniversary
V4 says it’s home to a wide array of engineered wood flooring collections. ‘Ranging from...
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,...
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...
MAPEI has reopened its specification centre
MAPEI has reopened its specification centre – Mapei World London City - following a full...
KARNDEAN Designflooring opening of its new commercial showroom
KARNDEAN Designflooring marked Clerkenwell Design Week 2022 with the opening of its new commercial showroom....
Interface’s new collaboration hub in Clerkenwell
THROUGH a series of events and demonstrations of the latest flooring products, Interface explored how...
UNILIN Panels at The Gallery Clerkenwell
UNILIN Panels at The Gallery Clerkenwell for Clerkenwell Design Week explored the power of nature...
Havwoods says it was thrilled to be part of the Clerkenwell
CLERKENWELL Design Week in May was just what the design community was craving for after...
modulyss held a sneak preview of its new showroom in Clerkenwell
BELGIAN carpet tile manufacturer, modulyss, held a sneak preview of its new showroom in Clerkenwell...
IVC officially launched the UK’s A&D community at Clerkenwell
EXHIBITING in Project at this year’s Clerkenwell Design Week, IVC officially launched the UK’s A&D...
‘International naming protocol for acoustic and vibration products’
REGUPOL acoustic and vibration products, used in projects such as The Shard and Liverpool’s Everyman...
Ian McQueen retires after four decades in surface protection
AFTER 40 years of being involved in surface protection films, Ian McQueen of Verotapes, has...
IVC Group ‘proves its best for the trade at Flanders Flooring Days’
IVC Group says it successfully connected with customers at this year’s inaugural Flanders Flooring Days...
Richard Banham appointment ‘strengthens Välinge sales operation’
VÄLINGE Innovation UK says it’s delighted to announce the appointment of Richard Banham as national...
Sadness in flooring industry at death of Ken Biggin
IT’s with regret and great sadness that we report the death of Ken Biggin (25...
Construction workers protest over ‘derisory’ pay offer
CONSTRUCTION workers have protested a ‘derisory’ pay offer made by the Construction Industry Joint Council...
Online retailer UKFD launches major volunteering programme for staff
A MIDLANDS-BASED online retailer has launched a major volunteering programme for its staff. UK Flooring...
Headlam gives trading update for first four months of 2022
HEADLAM, which describes itself as Europe's leading floorcoverings distributor, says Q1 2022 revenue was broadly...
GlobalData: Impressive growth in UK construction unlikely to continue in coming quarters
DESPITE an impressive performance in the first quarter of the year, the UK’s construction industry...
Developers must take heed of new regulations, as building safety act achieves royal assent
ON Friday 29 April, the UK Parliament gave royal assent to the building safety act...
‘Augmented reality would attract young talent to ageing construction workforce’
GIVING construction workers access to technology such as augmented reality (AR) will not only combat...
Instarmac honoured with a Queen’s Award for Enterprise 2022
NOW in its 56th year, the Queen’s Award for Enterprise is the most prestigious business...
UKFD makes Easter-themed donation to Leicestershire homeless charity
A LEICESTERSHIRE homeless charity has received an Easter-themed donation from a major UK retailer headquartered...
Adhesives: 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...
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...
Modern Movement is a carbon neutral carpet plank collection designed by Milliken
MODERN Movement is a carbon neutral carpet plank collection designed by Milliken’s inhouse designers Kathryn...
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...
Stonhard Group hire ‘strengthens Kemtile’s expertise’
SEAN McIntyre, who has joined Stonhard Europe as their new linings manager, looks set to...
Tracey Glew takes over as new FeRFA ceo
FeRFA says it’s delighted to announce the appointment of Tracey Glew, managing director of The...
New research shows 92% of construction workers name safety as their most important consideration in 2022
NEW research launched by WASP Site Safety has unveiled the demand for advancements in site...
SGS: how manufacturers of vinyl and laminate flooring products can better access global markets
By DAMIEN BERTHE
THE global flooring market is predicted to grow substantially over the next few...
WE Rawson: Striving to offer unrivalled client support and product ranges
IN an exclusive interview with CFJ, Guy Stanton, director at WE Rawson, says the company...
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...
Interface appoints Laurel M Hurd as ceo
INTERFACE, which describes itself as a commercial flooring company and global leader in sustainability, has...
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...
SWFC: Sustainability is in our DNA
AT The Solid Wood Flooring Company, sustainability is in our DNA. We’re committed to helping...
Instarmac invests over £400,000 in solar energy at its manufacturing facility
AS part of its ongoing environmental commitments, Instarmac Group has recently invested more than £400,000...
‘A more sustainable way to better comfort’
COMFORTBACKEO is the new sustainable carpet tile backing from modulyss, now available on the Belgian...
Interface unveils new Clerkenwell showroom
INTERFACE, which describes itself as a worldwide commercial flooring company and global leader in sustainability,...
F Ball and Co appoints technical support advisor for The Netherlands
UK manufacturer of subfloor preparation products and adhesives for floorcoverings, F Ball and Co has...
It’s gloves on for charity as UKFD’s Bella lands a punch
A NUNEATON mum who spends her working week surrounded by wooden flooring signed up for...
BerryAlloc brings Smart Solutions to KBB
BERRYALLOC exhibited at KBB Birmingham 2022, revealing its Wall&Water concept to visitors at Europe’s kitchen,...
Destination Workplace revealed as theme for 2023 Workspace Design Show
WITH months to go, ‘Destination Workplace’ has been unveiled as the theme for the second...
Open day for new floor training centre
PADDY McNicholas, founder of MN Floor Training, is hosting an open day for charity. Paddy...
SampleWorx to join ADP Distribution superhero team
ADP Distribution says its sister company SampleWorx, will now join the ADP Distribution superhero team...
The Independent Flooring Group holds inaugural Conference & Supplier Sessions
THE new Independent Flooring Group (IFG) held its inaugural Conference & Supplier Sessions on Friday...
Moduleo supports Central Musical Theatre Company with £500 donation
MODULEO, a flooring brand which has its UK headquarters in Derby, has provided a £500...
Charity thanks flooring businesses for their support as work completes on new activity wing
BUSINESSES including Polyflor and Regallen Services have provided donations of goods and expertise to Derbyshire-based...
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...
How the Ukraine crisis will affect timber imports
News from Timber Trade Federation...
Ukraine is said to be the ‘breadbasket of Europe’ with an...
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...
Granorte celebrates 50 years of ‘cork innovation’
CORK innovator Granorte is celebrating 50 years since its foundation by the Rocha family.In 1955,...
LTP welcomes first apprentice to its programme
LTP has welcomed Leah Morrell to its expanding team. Leah joins as part of the...
New director of HR for UKFD
FAYE Summers, who joined UK Flooring Direct (UKFD) in 2018 as head of HR and...
‘Innovative’ new engineered wood flooring has integral acoustic layer
ACOUSTIC insulation experts CMS Danskin Acoustics and specialist dry lay flooring company Tier Global have...
Välinge to ‘shake up hardened wood flooring sector with latest innovation’
VÄLINGE Innovation UK says it’s rewriting the rules on engineered wood flooring, introducing the Välinge...
‘Burnout build-up’: construction employee exodus warning, as demand for burnout support soars by 200%
FINDINGS come alongside reports nearly half of employees have suffered from excessive stress over the...
At 85, Mapei says it still has an eye on the future
THE multinational group ‘at the cutting-edge in chemicals for the building trade’ was founded on...
Carpet Council announces educational website
THE Carpet Council website (www.thecarpetcouncil.co.uk) has been created primarily to promote carpet education and correct...
UKFD: Keeping on top of trends and innovations in flooring
THREE senior members of the UK Flooring Direct team headed to the US to attend...
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...
The Flooring Show to celebrate 60th birthday at Harrogate Convention Centre in September
THE Flooring Show is to celebrate its 60th birthday this September at Harrogate Convention Centre.2021...
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...
Bostik renews talkSPORT sponsorship
BOSTIK has renewed its sponsorship of the sports headlines on talkSPORT radio for another year,...
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...
Industry mourns passing of former CFA president, Tony Dugdale
JOSEPH Anthony Dugdale, known throughout his life as Tony, has died after a long battle...
CFJ launches new online portal to flooring industry
CONTRACT Flooring Journal (CFJ) has launched a new information section on its website, designed to...
Designer Contracts ‘leads the way to fitter future’
DESIGNER Contracts is spearheading a new industry initiative aimed at reversing the crisis level shortage...
TTA technical committee chair receives MBE in New Year’s Honours
BRIAN G Newell, chair, and founder of The Tile Association (TTA) technical committee, has received...
Bureau Veritas urges developers to avoid risk of costly delays ahead of introduction of gateway requirements
INTRODUCED to parliament in June 2021, the Building Safety Bill establishes a new regime that...
BerryAlloc to exhibit at KBB Birmingham
BERRYALLOC is exhibiting at the KBB Birmingham 2022 show, described as Europe’s leading kitchen, bathroom,...
58% of construction workers believe listening to music while working improves motivation and mental health
A NEW study has surveyed 2,000 UK employees and analysed Spotify data to reveal the...
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...
Don’t forget to have your say as voting now open for 2022 CFJ/CFA Awards
THE product section of the CFJ/CFA Awards has now opened for entries and will close...
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...
Commercial buildings should ‘create infrastructure for future’ after electric vehicle revolution
ELECTRICAL safety expert, Bureau Veritas, has cautiously welcomed new world-leading regulations for new homes and...
Tiling industry professional joins Smart Marketing Works
SMART Marketing Works has announced Catherine Spibey has joined ‘its busy and fast-growing’ marketing team...
Valley Wholesale Carpet eyed up by Likewise
LIKEWISE Group has announced it has entered into a conditional agreement to acquire Valley Wholesale...
Parkside and Strata Tiles align for ‘total tile solution’
PARKSIDE and Strata Tiles are aligning to become sister brands, as the two tile specification...
Stauf Adhesives flexes its muscles
LATE last year saw Stauf Adhesives join with Metcon Gyms & JP Training to put...
Westcotes celebrates 40th birthday in style
AT a glittering event at the Cosby Golf Club in Leicester, Westcotes Flooring Company celebrated...
SDS ‘back in business’ at Business Design Centre in London
FROM 8-10 February 2022, the Surface Design Show (SDS) will return to the Business Design...
Instarmac launches new website
AFTER months of development, Instarmac Group says it’s thrilled to announce the launch of its...
Bostik ‘strengthens professional flooring team’
BOSTIK has added three members to its professional flooring team, reportedly strengthening its in-house technical...
Flooring Projects introduces luxury vinyl flooring retail offering
‘BROUGHT to you from the people behind commercial flooring giants, Nationwide Flooring – the northwest’s...
Likewise completes £14m fundraise, with directors acquiring 800,000 shares
LIKEWISE Group, a distributor of residential and commercial flooring to retailers and contractors, has announced...
A ‘high five’ for Childline from Designer Contracts
DESIGNER Contracts, the UK’s largest flooring contractor, sponsored the services of children’s charity Childline for...
The Colour Flooring Company to showcase Corka Format at SDS
Do you need a floor that’s not only easy to fit and hardwearing but also...
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...
Granorte opens new central UK warehouse
GRANORTE has opened a new Telford showroom, office, and warehouse facility for its range of...
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:...
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...
Instarmac’s Martin Pouncey named Employee of the Year
INSTARMAC says it’s very proud to announce Martin Pouncey, technical training, and site support manager...
‘Key moves’ in regional management structure at Designer Contracts
DESIGNER Contracts, the UK’s largest flooring contractor, has announced a senior promotion and one new...
F Ball & Co appoints new northern area sales manager
F BALL & Co has appointed Adam Lord as northern area sales manager, while reportedly...
Record number of entries for SDS as 2022 finalists announced
THE 48 finalists of the 2022 Surface Design (SDS) Awards have been announced with a...
Studio Moods wins at SBID International Design Awards
IVC Commercial’s Studio Moods modular vinyl design floor has won another award, this time in...
Floorwise says its rewards are back, ‘better than ever’
FLOORWISE rewards are back and better than ever with new rewards across the best lifestyle...
Stars aligning for 2022 CFJ/CFA Awards
WITH most sponsors in place for the 2022 CFJ/CFA Awards (Junckers; F Ball & Co;...
F Ball & Co launches RAG 2022
F BALL & Co has unveiled an updated version of its ‘highly anticipated’F Ball Recommended...
Top flooring companies look into the crystal ball for 2022
CFJ spoke to several flooring companies, including contractors and manufacturers, asking them what their predictions...
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...
Sponsors continue to sign up for 2022 CFJ/CFA Awards
THE CFJ/CFA Awards 2022, which will be at held at Coombe Abbey in Warwickshire on...
Hull industrial flooring specialists enter soft flooring market
DIRECTORS of a Hull-based industrial flooring company have expanded their offer with the launch of...
Kemtile commits to further growth with appointment of business development manager
AKEEL Ahmed is the latest addition to the Kemtile team – having just been appointed...
The Queen (of Flooring) visits Battersea Power Station
LOUGHTON Contract’s sales director and CFA board member Beverley McFarlane recently got the opportunity to...
Ardex takes up majority stake in wedi
ARDEX, the Witten-based construction chemicals specialist is taking up a majority shareholding in wedi GmbH,...
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...
Verona hires team to drive sales for new flooring collection
FOLLOWING the launch of its flooring collection, Verona has recruited three new members of the...
Why Harrogate 2021 couldn’t have gone any better
By BRIAN KING | HARROGATE
I’M just back from The Flooring Show at Harrogate 2021 and...
Abingdon Flooring uses show as launchpad for collections
ABINGDON Flooring used The Flooring Show as the launchpad for new collections that are ready...
BerryAlloc marks its intentions at show
SHOWCASING its roster of LVT, laminate, HPF, and wood floors, BerryAlloc says it had a...
F Ball & Co ‘demonstrates excellence with ambitious exhibition stand’
WITH the return of The Flooring Show, F Ball & Co realised its most ambitious...
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...
Parkside strengthens team with three specification consultants
AS it continues growth in the commercial tile market, Parkside is welcoming three team members...
Junckers and FIBA announce long-term partnership
JUNCKERS has signed a long-term agreement with FIBA*, basketball’s global governing body, to serve as...
Workspace Design Show returns in November
BETWEEN 4-5 November, Workspace Design Show will open its doors, welcoming the commercial interiors community...
New website ‘will supply carpet tiles to contractors at factory gate prices’
THE new website Carpettilesfd.com will, the company says, supply carpet tiles to contractors at factory...
SATRA invests in new equipment
SATRA’s floorcoverings team has recently taken delivery of a new, state-of-the-art, castor test machine for...
Milliken transforms, relaunches ship-from-stock programme
MILLIKEN says it’s transformed and relaunched its ship-from-stock programme. The new ‘24 Hour Despatch from...
Bureau Veritas urges developers to prepare for major regulation shake-up due early next year
BUILDING control and regulation expert Bureau Veritas has welcomed the publication of government’s Building Safety...
Spectre from Parkside wins Wall Tile of the Year
SPECTRE from Parkside has won Wall Tile of the Year in the TTA Awards 2021....
Isocrete Flowing K Screed secures industry award for ‘game-changing liquid screed technology’
ISOCRETE Flowing K Screed has secured a national award in recognition of the transformational impact...
F Ball & Co to attend Cruise Ship Interiors Expo Europe
F BALL & CO will showcase its range of products for creating what it describes...
Bostik launches new rewards scheme
BOSTIK has launched Bostik Pro Rewards, a new loyalty programme that offers its members a...
CFJ/CFA Awards 2022: Industry excitement as chartered surveyor prepares to complete our independent panel of judges
AS entries open for the CFJ/CFA Awards 2022, CFJ is delighted to announce that the...
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...
Floorwise appoints new product manager
FLOORWISE has appointed Andrew Gill to the role of group product manager, as the supplier...
British Wool launches consumer-facing e-commerce website
AS part of its consumer-focused marketing strategy British Wool has launched a consumer facing e-commerce...
Conren celebrates ‘impressive 50-year milestone’
CONREN says 50 years of trading is an impressive milestone. The specialist manufacturer and installer...
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...
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,...
EXCLUSIVE: Loughton Contracts sales director: 2021 will be bumper year
NICK Perkins, sales director of Loughton Contracts, has told CFJ in an exclusive interview that...
CFJ/CFA AWARDS 2022: Sponsors sign on for next year’s event
SPONSORS are already signing on for the 2022 CFJ/CFA Awards which will be held at...
What you need to know this month
Amid much celebration, the CFJ/CFA Awards 2021 was held at Coombe Abbey in Warwickshire on...
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...
CFJ/CFA Awards 2022: Save the date – Friday 9 September
The date for next year’s awards has been revealed – Friday 9 September at Coombe...
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...
Two appointments at ‘dramatically growing’ UKFD
UK online flooring retailer, UK Flooring Direct (UKFD), has a new chief commercial officer –...
New fire safety act prompts risk assessment review, Bureau Veritas tells duty holders
SAFETY and compliance expert, Bureau Veritas is encouraging landlords and duty holders to prepare for...
Unilin Flooring announces agreement to acquire Salesmark
UNILIN Flooring, a division of Unilin Group, has announced the signing of an agreement to...
STAUF opens subsidiary with several facilities in Spain
AS of 1 July, the adhesives specialist STAUF has been represented by its own branch...
Bostik puts on an adhesives show on its summer road trip
FLOORING professionals throughout the UK had the opportunity to get up close with Bostik’s new...
Designer Contracts launches ‘speedier service app’
DESIGNER Contracts, the UK’s largest flooring contractor, says it’s developed a digital solution to speedier...
40% of CFJ readers insistent it remains in print as digital-only future looks some way off
ACCORDING to the CFJ readership survey conducted between May-June this year, 22% of readers want...
Kick-Start Publishing web designer hails ‘exciting’ relaunch of CFJ website
THE Contract Flooring Journal (CFJ) has relaunched its website with a fresh new look which...
Post-pandemic construction recovery well underway but material cost and supply concerns mount
THE construction products manufacturing sector posted a fourth successive quarterly expansion in the second quarter...
Quick-Step extends cycling partnership under new team name
QUICK-STEP has followed up the announcement of an extended partnership with Patrick Lefevere’s team with...
CPG’s Flowcrete and TREMCO brands ‘under the spotlight’ at expo
‘HELP for contractors from Flowcrete and TREMCO, and their technical excellence created a bang at...
CFJ Online Flooring Expo: New stats reveal extent of event engagement
LATEST statistics released by CFJ’s external marketing company reveal the level of engagement at the...
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,...
How we are listening to our readers
In our survey, we asked readers what they read (and what they didn’t read) in...
CFJ Readership survey: So, that’s what you were thinking!
An all-encompassing readership survey has given CFJ the clearest indication yet of what our readers...
CFJ READERSHIP SURVEY: LVT THE MOST POPULAR FLOORING TOPIC
IN one of our recent survey questions, we asked readers to rank their favourite flooring...
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...
EXCLUSIVE Veitchi Flooring MD: We need to prepare for an economic storm
In an exclusive interview to be published in CFJ September with VEITCHI FLOORING’s MD, John...
Two million miles with Altro: ‘It’s been a fabulous ride’
JETSETTING around the world, spreading knowledge of the correct fitting of Altro floors wherever he...
The truth about hardboard flooring
CFJ speaks to Peter Jones, managing director at Finnish Fibreboard, about the hardboard industry and...
Milliken London showroom first in UK to receive WELL certification
FLOORING designer and manufacturer Milliken says it’s been awarded WELL certification at the platinum level...
ARDEX UK and BAL proceed with ‘Stronger Together’ strategy
ARDEX UK and Building Adhesives Limited (BAL) have moved ahead with the next phase of...
Forbo joins WorldGBC corporate advisory board
FORBO Flooring Systems has joined the World Green Building Council’s (WorldGBC) Corporate Advisory Board which...
It’s been a summer of sporting investment for Bostik
BOSTIK has supported its range of floor preparation products and flooring adhesives with TV and...
The Flooring Show gets back to business in Harrogate
THE highly anticipated Flooring Show returns to Harrogate Convention Centre from 19-21 September 2021 with...
RPM International’s multimillion pound investment rolled out for Flowcrete and other CPG brands
CONSTRUCTION Products Group (CPG) has completed the second stage of a £20m investment package, designed...
Instarmac’s technical manager celebrates 25-year service award
CELEBRATIONS are aplenty at Instarmac as technical manager, Sham Ali, celebrates 25 years’ service.
Sham joined...
Bostik UK moves to 100% renewable electricity
BOSTIK UK says it’s taken a significant step in its ongoing commitment to responsible energy...
Hip-Pep hooray! Celebrating half-a-century at Altro
IN AUGUST 1970, a packet of digestive biscuits would cost you six shillings, the Jackson...
Centre for Cities: The five-day office will be back
THE Centre for Cities has told BBC Radio 5 that the five-day office week could...
Hospitality Design Show returns in September
THE Hospitality Design Show is back and taking place at the ExCeL, London between 28-29...
Bostik increases mental health support for colleagues
Bostik has launched a new initiative that will expand the mental health support available to...
F Ball & Co appoints new London technical rep
F BALL & Co has appointed Paul Trubridge as technical representative for north London and...
Decostayle UK reflects on ‘an exciting few months’
THE new Decostayle UK operation has now been up-and-running for a few months, and according...
Moduleo helps crew race across Atlantic
MODULEO, a UK flooring brand, is rallying behind one of the boats taking part in...
Analysis shows more than 24,000 construction firms closed in six months
ANALYSIS by DSA Connect, an IT asset disposal company which specialises in the permanent deletion...
Q3 2021 to be ‘biggest challenge structural wood sector and its customers have ever faced’
THE head of technical and trade at the Timber Trade Federation (TTF) has warned in...
CLC: Unprecedented demand set to stay ‘for the foreseeable future’
CO-CHAIRS of the Construction Leadership Council (CLC) Product Availability working group, John Newcomb, ceo of...
New warehouse enables FDF to cut prices, delivery lead time, environmental impact
MIDLANDS-BASED flooring manufacturer and retail firm Factory Direct Flooring (FDF) has invested in a new,...
Greenstream Flooring helps tackle lack of flooring in social homes
PROVIDERS of social housing in Wales have been urged to tackle the lack of flooring...
F Ball & Co joins CSI Plus
FLOORING contractors and professionals working in the design and fit-out of cruise ships interiors can...
Saint Flooring: CRUK membership contributes to sustainability goals
SAINT Flooring won Take Back Partner of the Year Award in the Carpet Recycling UK...
Force majeure: ‘Draconian price increases smack of a cartel’
THE flooring industry is uniting in its concerns over force majeure. Both flooring contractors and...
David Hibbert cuts short retirement to join Unifloor
AFTER a brief spell in retirement David Hibbert has joined Unifloor Underlay Systems (JUMPAX) as...
Three promotions and a senior appointment in Designer Contracts
THE UK’s largest flooring contractor, Designer Contracts, has announced three senior promotions and welcomed a...
Topps Tiles gets new head of marketing – commercial
AS it continues to develop its position in the commercial tile market, the commercial business...
Josh Ashby becomes UK Flooring Direct’s chief digital officer
JOSH Ashby, having previously held the role of chief commercial officer at UK Flooring Direct,...
Sadness at passing of Ernie Lamond, founder of Calton Floors
IT is with great sadness that the death of Ernie Lamond, founder of Livingston-based Calton...
‘Providing exactly what you want’
BESPOKE Woodflooring says it’s a brand dedicated to providing exactly what you want when it...
How Covid-19 has reshaped office space design
COVID-19 has forced office spaces to adapt in a very short period of time. Despite...
BerryAlloc wins 2020 supplier of the year award
BERRYALLOC was awarded the 2020 ‘supplier of the year’ award out of all nominated Optimera...
BAL products to feature in new TV show
A RANGE of BAL tiling products are to feature in a new bathroom make-over show...
Husqvarna and the HTC ‘combining the best of both worlds’
HUSQVARNA Construction has announced that the HTC products, services, and solutions are now fully integrated...
The Flooring Show introduces new online platform
THE Flooring Showroom is described as an exciting new online platform connecting buyers with manufacturers...
‘It’s not all a bed of roses’
RORY MacGillivray, founder of MacGillivray Floors & Furnishings, has had some great experiences, he’s also...
Former flooring apprentice urges others to follow his success
A FORMER apprentice with a rapidly growing Midlands company has urged others to take a...
modulyss ‘makes its marks in sands of sustainability’
SAID to be well-known for great looking, off-beat carpet tiles that deliver what’s described as...
Designer Contracts expands Falkirk operation
DESIGNER Contracts, the UK’s largest flooring contractor, has expanded its Scottish operation after tripling business...
Doug Morwood to chair CFJ Expo sustainability summit
THE founder of Insight Futures, Doug Morwood, is to chair the sustainability summit at the...
Milliken celebrates century of making in the UK
FLOORING designer and manufacturer Milliken says it’s proud to be celebrating its 100th year of...