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Behind the EarthWerks® name is the family business Swiff-Train from Texas (USA) – founded in 1937 by Josef Swiff and Herbert Train. Especially considering the fact that Swiff-Train has a long heritage and experience in the area of design floor coverings (Luxury Vinyl Tiles, LVT), and a very sound history of experience in this arena. Since 1985, this experience has woven itself into every facet of company innovation, and into every development, and every collection.
Thorough concrete moisture testing using rapid RH and the C555 concrete moisture meter
Rapid environmental fluctuations…poor materials…juggling indecisive customer requests…these can be frustrating scenarios for flooring professionals. But...
FORBO INTRODUCES NEW BIO-BASED VINYL COLLECTION
Forbo Flooring Systems is proud to introduce a new sustainable vinyl solution – Sphera Elite...
F. Ball creates photo finish for Ascot Restaurant
F. Ball and Co. Ltd’s Stopgap 1200 and dual-bond adhesive system have been used by...
Celebrating apprenticeships and the future of the flooring industry
Earlier this month, National apprenticeship week offered an important moment to recognise the value of...
Flooring Matters SW champions sustainability and community spirit with Citizens Advice Torbay refit
The initiative was led by CSR Champion Maisie, with installation completed by Will and Dan, who delivered...
Recofloor celebrates strong performance in 2025
UK sustainable flooring recycling scheme Recofloor welcomed 38 new members in 2025, rounding off an...
Why training really does matter
As skills shortages bite, flooring must rethink training, apprenticeships, and reform to attract new talent
AS...
‘Driving innovation and quality across every stage of flooring installation’
Liam Flood, head of product for QEP with brands including Roberts, Kraus, Tile Rite and...
One moisture meter for every concrete job
One portable moisture meter delivers fast, accurate readings across materials throughout every stage of construction.
A...
‘Treating slippery surfaces with ECOPROTEC Black Spot & Algae Remover’
A BUILD-UP of algae on paths, steps, driveways and patios creates a slippery residue and...
New acoustic format ‘brings quiet confidence to shared residential spaces’
KARNDEAN Designflooring, a UK supplier of luxury vinyl flooring, has announced the launch of its...
Mapei extends Zero Line with six ‘best-selling resilient products’
MAPEI UK has extended its Zero Line with the addition of six bestselling resilient products,...
How to get properly fitted for ProKnee 0714 custom-fit kneepads
AFTER 35 years of customer feedback, ProKnee Corporation’s newest full length model kneepad is the...
‘A natural way to a beautiful home with Causeway Carpets’
CAUSEWAY Carpets has refreshed its Nature Core and Nature Earth styles for the new season,...
Louis De Poortere takes another step to circularity with Ecorugs 2026
LOUIS De Poortere has launched its Ecorugs Collection 2026, now reportedly made with 70% recycled...
‘Wonderfully waterproof’
WITH the recent introduction of Impressive Design, described as the world’s first 100% creak-free, waterproof...
IVC Commercial ‘brings value and longevity to social housing flooring’
WITH the Zenura collection of sheet vinyl, IVC Commercial says it can respond to the...
Three members of new CFJ editorial board are announced
KICK-START Publishing is proud to announce the three members of its inaugural editorial board. Part...
Beauflor launches new website
EUROPEAN manufacturer of high-quality cushion vinyl floors,Beauflor, has launched a new website, www.beauflor.com, that it...
LeoLine website ‘makesit easy to find a floor as unique as you are’
WITH the latest collections, free samples and what it describes as a world of interior...
Visitor registration now open for DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR 2026
DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR, said to be the largest international flooring exhibition in Asia-Pacific, will return to...
Contractors cut waste costs by going green
FLOORING professionals aren’t just saving the Earth but also saving money by using the F...
F Ball to exhibit at The Flooring Show South as launch partner
F BALL and Co will exhibit at the inaugural Flooring Show South exhibition as a...
Designer Contracts steps in to help save hospice beds
PETER Kelsey, managing director and owner of Chesterfield-based Designer Contracts, has donated £50,000 to the...
UltraFloor named Sustainability Champion at National Flooring Awards
ULTRAFLOOR, UK-based specialist manufacturer of professional subfloor preparation products, has been awarded Sustainability Champion at...
ARDEX UK and Building Adhesives retain ISO 14064-1 certification and achieve gold status for five consecutive years of CO2 reductions
ARDEX UK and Building Adhesives – part of the ARDEX Group UK – say they’re...
ADP superheroes team up with Autoglym and Halfords
ADP says it’s excited to announce it was exceptionally busy throughout summer working tirelessly on...
Chris Tocher appointed as Klipboard’s chief customer support officer
KLIPBOARD has announced the appointment of Chris Tocher as chief customer support officer, as Chris...
Rory Bremner confirmed as guest speaker for 2026 CFJ Awards
RORY Bremner has been confirmed as the guest speaker for the 2026 CFJ Awards, which...
Designer Contracts expands procurement reach
DESIGNER Contracts, which says it’s the UK’s largest flooring contractor, has been named as an...
JOIN US ON OUR NEW JOURNEY
A joint statement by Kick-Start Publishing CEO, Johnny Miller, and managing director, David Strydom.
A NEW...
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...
Forbo Flooring Systems: True craftmanship and heritage at the heart of Nuway
After recently celebrating 100 years of its Nuway entrance matting in 2024, CFJ was invited...
‘Optimum looks from Optimise 70 acoustic sheet vinyl’
SAID to make commercial spaces quieter with 19dB of impact noise reduction, Optimise 70 acoustic...
Mapei offers Ultrabond ECO 4 LVT Zero, a fibre-reinforced adhesive
PRACTICALITY, affordability and easy maintenance make vinyl flooring a popular choice but a good adhesive...
Styccobond F44:F Ball’s solvent-free acrylic emulsion adhesive
F BALL and Co’s STYCCOBOND F44 is a solvent-free acrylic emulsion adhesive for the installation...
Kiley’s Karpets recommends Moduleo LayRed
FOR nearly a decade, St Leonards-on-Sea based Kiley’s Karpets says it’s enjoyed the quality and...
Flooring designed for everyone
Innovative collaborations are creating surfaces that better support neurodiverse needs
‘Calming and practical’ spaces created for...
Bostik helps tackle technical dining area at Brancepeth Castle Golf Club
BOSTIK, a manufacturer of subfloor preparation and adhesive products, partnered with Elvet Flooring Solutions to...
F Ball ‘takes floors up a step at Somerset House’
F BALL and Co’s ‘rapid-setting, ultra-smooth’ floor finishing compound has delivered what’s described as a...
Elevate your flooring game: The power of hiring floor preparation equipment
AS a flooring contractor, your reputation hinges on the quality of your work. To achieve...
Refurb done right
Manufacturers demonstrate how refurbishment projects can spark fresh innovation
REFURBISHING and restoring hard floors requires equipment...
Stycco Flex ‘known for ability to bond almost any absorbent or non-absorbent material’
F BALL and Co’s ‘market-leading, rapid curing, flexible’ adhesive, Stycco Flex, is known for its...
Profiles, trims, and stair-nosings are essential components for achieving precise, safe, and durable flooring installations
‘Profilpas delivers complete finishing solutions for every flooring type’
MAPEI’s Profilpas series provides a complete finishing...
Quantum: Why we’re your #1contact for flooring accessories
WHEN working with Quantum Flooring Accessories, it quickly becomes clear that the business is built...
My journey in flooring
A lifetime in flooring shaped by family, teamwork, innovation, lessons, and pride in every job.
FLOORING...
Designer Contracts helps freshen up Heraeus office space
HERAEUS wanted to freshen up its existing office space, including corridors leading in to warehouse...
Level up every installation with the Roberts Laser Level
The Roberts Laser Level is the precise way for professional installers to achieve flat and...
Ensuring accurate surface regularity for resilient flooring
BS 8203 guidance helps flooring contractors assess and achieve correct floor flatness, says Richard Renouf
BS...
The growing market for reclaimed wooden flooring
Richard Aylen elaborates on best practice for assessing and installing reclaimed wood flooring
DURING the past...
Turn property assets into business capital
Could a property sale and leaseback deal unlock capital for your business?Janine Harris has the...
Year-end tax strategies for flooring business cashflow
Helen Thornley provides tax planning strategies to help flooring businesses manage cashflow, protect margins and...
Small details that define a professional flooring finish
Attention to subfloor preparation details helps prevent costly remedial work and ensures flawless flooring installations,...
Dealing with weak or friable screeds
Andy Mees shares advice provided by the company’s technical service department on subfloor preparation when...
DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR 2026 Opens Applications for the “Buyer Club” Hospitality Program
DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR, the largest dedicated international carpet and flooring exhibition in Asia, will return to...
UltraCare takes protection one step further
Sealing a porous surface with an impregnator is essential in order to protect it from...
MILLIKEN FLOORS TO EXHIBIT AT WORKSPACE DESIGN SHOW LONDON 2026, CELEBRATING 40 YEARS OF UK MANUFACTURING
Milliken Floors, a leading provider of innovative commercial flooring solutions, is delighted to announce its...
Water is no Match for this Wood
Almost everyone loves a natural wood floor, but not everyone loves the worry when their...
Flooring’s Biggest Rewards Promotion is Back On
With more ways to earn points and more ways to redeem them than ever before,...
Waste not want not
PART THREE | The final instalment in our profile of Graham Burdett of Cromer Carpets...
NEW Guidance on Installation of Laminate Flooring – MEMBER ONLY document
Last month saw the launch of our new guidance on the installation of laminate flooring....
‘F Ball’s R&D delivers high-performance products for faster installation’
F Ball and Co managing director Darren Kenyon discusses heritage-led manufacturing, challenges, product differentiation and...
Site Conditions Support – Winter Warning Campaign – REMINDER
We would like to remind members about the Winter Warning Toolkit that was created to...
Wise words – A conversation with a floorlayer
Richard Catt reflects on training, skills shortages and why valuing trades is vital to the...
Matrix 70 looselay vinyl ‘wins through in Southampton’
IN an award-winning project, Moduleo Matrix 70 looselay vinyl from Unilin Flooring has been chosen...
Stoneage carpet tiles specified for London office
BALSAN supplied its Stoneage carpet tile collection for the London office of Octopus and Kraken...
‘Producing great products is always our top priority’
Richard Moore, commercial director at Causeway Carpets, discusses heritage-led manufacturing, challenges, product differentiation and Causeway...
Why you can’t afford flooring to be an afterthought
Selecting the right screed can save time, reduce costs, and improve sustainability in construction says...
Artificial intelligence in HR and recruitment
AI is transforming HR and recruitment, but legal, ethical, and operational risks remain significant, says...
‘Counter the crisis’ with LeoLine
WHEN finances are under pressure and a new floor is desperately needed, LeoLine is just...
‘Ensure comfort for your knees in the toughest conditions with FENTO Board M2’
FENTO, which describes itself as the world leader in ergonomic knee protection, has launched ‘the...
Screeds in the UK – the future has begun!
Liquid screeds are transforming UK construction, driven by efficiency gains,labour shortages, and modern building demands,...
‘A Superhero installation from ADP’
ADP has been established for 20 years and in that time says it’s completed thousands...
Chipboard challenge
Chris McQuade shares a practical, timesaving solution for preparing chipboardsubfloors without overboarding or added complexity
CONTINUING...
‘The timeless elegance of Mayfair’
CAUSEWAY Carpets has launched Mayfair, a wool carpet crafted to reflect British design sensibilities.‘Crafted from...
ProKnee AP16 kneepad ‘is built to be rebuilt’
THE ProKnee AP16 all-purpose kneepad has been designed for longevity, says the company. It adds:...
When a new carpet goes wrong
A luxury hotel’s seven-month-old carpet revealed costly mistakes in specification,installation, and ongoing maintenance, says Richard...
‘New Year, new LayRed: The next generation of engineered vinyl flooring’
‘WATERPROOF, stylish and with the performance and comfort for everywhere in the home, Moduleo LayRed...
Competence, compliance and better information in contract flooring
As expectations tighten, contract flooring focuses on competence, compliance and better information across real projects,...
Flooring for historic buildings: conservation principles every specifier must know
Specifying floor treatments for historic buildings requires balancing conservation principleswith performance, durability, and aesthetics, says...
Rory Bremner confirmed as guest speaker for 2026 CFJ Awards
Rory Bremner will bring his sharp wit to the 2026 CFJ Awards in Birmingham this...
Beauflor ‘brings affordable floors to raise standards in social housing’
BEAUFLOR sheet vinyl flooring ensures social housing providers can improve the standard of housing while...
UltraFloor named as Sustainability Champion at the National Flooring Awards
UltraFloor, the UK-based specialist manufacturer of professional subfloor preparation products, has been awarded Sustainability Champion...
Contractors’ view
Jonathan Wells, Contracts Manager at Leicester-based J&S Flooring, believes that, for all the talk about...
F Ball appoints new technical service manager
F BALL and Co has announced the promotion of Jason Tatton to the role of...
Designer Contracts names new financial director
DESIGNER Contracts has announced the appointment of a financial director, along with six further promotions...
ARDEX Group wins prestigious BASA award for sustainability
ARDEX Group says it’s proud to announce its success at the BASA Showcase 2025, where...
Research shows more than half of Britons wouldn’t consider a fixer-upper and over80% of Britons sometimes put off DIY tasks
MANY Britons struggle with procrastinating on DIY tasks around the house. A loose doorknob, a...
DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR returns in 2026 ‘as Asia’s most important global meeting platform for carpet and flooring industry’
DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR, described as the largest international flooring exhibition in Asia-Pacific, will return to Shanghai’s...
Profilpas pays tribute to Taekwondo
PREMIUM Resin Driveways has completed a uniquely bespoke installation using Mapei Profilpas profiles to pay...
IVC Commercial launches dedicated housing website
IVC Commercial has launched a website dedicated to its sheet vinyl floors for social and...
CFJ’s former editor, Alan Bakalor, sadly passes away
IT’s with sadness that Kick-Start Publishing announces the death of former CFJ editor Alan Bakalor.Alan,...
‘An Impressive approach to sustainability’
QUICK-STEP’s new Impressive collection and world-first recycling technology are leading the way in sustainability in...
Louis De Poortere releases 2025 top-seller list
IN what has become an annual milestone for the retail flooring industry, Louis De Poortere...
Kick-Start Publishing confirms 2026 CFJ Awards venue will be the NCC
Kick-Start Publishing has announced that the 2026 CFJ Awards will take place on Friday 11...
New CFJ editorial board will ensure media independence
KICK-START Publishing has announced the formation of a new CFJ editorial board, designed to reinforce...
Roberts and FENTO support the flooring industry’s next generation
ROBERTS and FENTO are supporting the next generation of flooring installers at colleges and academies...
A closer look at Kick-Start Publishing’s new CEO and his vision for the company
KICK-START Publishing’s new chief executive officer, John Miller, brings a diverse and well-rounded background to...
Altro raises the bar on sustainability disclosure
ALTRO has published its latest sustainability report, providing what it describes as a comprehensive overview...
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