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CFJ AWARDS 2025

Flooring in residential properties

The crucial role of industrial vacuums and HEPA filtration in dust extraction

Flooring renewal contributes to circular economy

Meet us at DOMOTEX Hannover for the latest news on Asian flooring market

New range aids new hybrid way of working

Shaw Contract | Is local the answer: from savings to circularity?

Välinge: Simon Darbyshire, md, introduces Bjelin

Aesthetically pleasing and moisture-resistant flooring solution

Bona launches its newest lacquer, Bona Traffic HD Raw

Funding brings the future closer

F Ball’s Styccobond F3 adhesive creates seamless surfaces at europe’s largest crazy golf centre

Bostik’s free app for flooring professionals

INTRAsystems is delighted to announce the publication of a range of Cradle to Grave EPD Certificates

Sisal & Seagrass plant trees with the World Land Trust

A roller coaster ride (but with more ups and downs)

BerryAlloc to exhibit at KBB Birmingham

Plan, communicate and prosper

Compact Floors with a Powerful Punch

Preventing slips and falls with an effective safety flooring solution

New judge to complete independent panel of experts

Junckers rewards woodcare customers, old and new

Panelco stocks a vast array of products

BerryAlloc ‘makes luxury look of parquet accessible’

Taking a break from the noise

floorwise

‘Superb range of mats ready to keep entrances looking tip-top’

DPM and acoustic underlay systems meet brief for The Octagon

CPG/Tremco: Lowering emissions, maintaining performance

Overcoming delays on construction sites with on-time deliveries

Not all steps are created equal

Three promotions and a senior appointment in Designer Contracts

IVC delivers outlook on vinyl flooring for social housing

End of an era as UK’s oldest-ever active floorlayer passes away, aged 91

Floorstock Ltd: The floor sander’s preferred choice for Wood Floor Finishes

Envira Floors stays ahead of the curve in Nottingham office

Solid Gear footwear boasts ‘performance through innovation’

The Roos Club, NSW, Australia

Shaw Contract names ‘Best of Region – UK & continental Europe’ winners in Design Awards programme

Polyflor – Affinty255

INDX sees Abingdon Flooring turn up the sheet

Junckers launches new collection

‘See the strong and the water-resistant’ at INDX with BerryAlloc

Winton Flooring: A lesson in evolution

Chris-McQuade

When do you need a temperature-tolerant adhesive?

CONICA develops, manufactures, and supplies a range of surfacing solutions

Customer confidence is ‘biggest benefit for Master Installers’

Fifteen years of success for CDW

Say Goodbye to Plywood with LION Floor

Dinesen unveils Dinesen Apartment by David Thulstrup

Building Isolation

‘Painted perfection’ with Timberline

Luxury vinyl ‘with an aspirational touch’

Universal Bus concept wins London Design Award

Junckers | Sustainable materials, low operational energy and end-user wellbeing

The march away from ‘solvents’

InstaFloor | Staying ahead in flooring by championing sustainability

Tilemaster Adhesives embraces sustainable evolution under Kerakoll banner

Reflection on renewals

Looking back with pride

IVC ‘steps into circular future’ at FFD

Adding the Homely Feel at SKA Gold Rated Offices

New homes carpeting selects Gradus Urban Myth, showcasing durable and modern flooring

The old and the new

In conversation with British Wool

Two new managers for key roles at Kerakoll

Rawson Carpet Solutions: Elevating entrance matting with custom inlays and vibrant brand statements

UNILIN Panels at The Gallery Clerkenwell

Heckmondwike launches social distancing carpet tiles

Comprehensive floor protection and maintenance solutions for all tile and stone types

Getting in a flap about energy savings

Shaw Contract’s ‘In Stock UK Programme’ has huge demand

Workwear that combines comfort, wellbeing, performance – and sustainability

Paving the way @ Waltham Forest Town Hall

Solid hardwood floor from Junckers is second to none

Beauflor expands social housing flooring options with Polaris

New fast-drying flooring compounds streamline social housing refurbishments

Schlüter-Systems appoints new area sales consultant

Milliken & Company tracks progress on sustainability initiative in fourth annual report

TVS Acoustic Flooring

Introducing the INTRA Hall of Fame: The Floor is Yours!

abingdon-flooring

Abingdon Flooring updates Softstep cushion vinyl

Apps lead the way in expert advice

‘Stepping out the shadows with Lightbox from Milliken’

VoIP telephone systems vs. traditional phone lines

A fit-for-purpose and guaranteed plywood panel

‘Maximum Bronze with Max Reflections’ from Floorwise

‘Cold weather working with Snickers Workwear’s sustainable climate control’

Alan McEwan elected as CFA President

Surface preparation company: We’re flying the flag

Instarmac expands board of directors with new appointments

Likewise Group agrees to buy Valley Wholesale Carpets for £30m

Shaw Contract to showcase latest collections at CDW

modulyss carpet tiles now on NBS Source

Why temperature onsite is so important

How to stop that creaking and groaning

CFA Guide to Sustainability 2026/2027 is launched – be part of it!

The cost effective option with regards to heating

Quantum Flooring Accessories unveils product guide for distributors, contractors and architects

Fusion LVT

Junckers | Breathe it in

Mapei has developed a range of rapid-drying screeds

Floorwise presents its products for LVTs

floorwise

floorwise: Don’t skirt the issue of quality

F BALL and Co Ltd’s advanced Styccobond F58 PLUS

The foundation of future success

Attraction from Gerflor provides perfect fast track flooring for Formica Group

Abingdon Flooring uses show as launchpad for collections

It’s a minefield out there

‘Independently tested for real life’

Mapei to showcase solutions and sponsor fitter competition at The Installer Show 2025

Alternative Flooring thanks its purchasing, operations director for invaluable service

‘Buggingham Pallets’ welcomes new insect arrivals

B.I.G. powers Belgian cushion vinyl production plant with green energy andcuts CO2 emission by more than 88%

Do you have a gap in your knowledge when it comes to floating floors?

Refreshed nora by Interface collection ‘pairs classic design with on-trend colours’

quickstep

Quick-Step extends cycling partnership under new team name

Employee ownership can solve many modern business concerns

Malmo launches new website‘to offer an enhanced customer experience’

Covering all bases: Weber to launch new products at the Flooring Show

Hultafors | New range of ‘snap-off’ knives

ProKnee says trimmer is ‘must-have’ tool

Artificial grass that changes colours with the seasons

Milliken puts art on show in the City of Lights

‘Reimagine the traditional’ with Antiquarian by Louis De Poortere

Introducing Palio Essenza: A new luxurious collection available exclusively to flooring distributors by Palio by Karndean

‘A reliable base for a lasting education floor’

TVS Care Lattice Baffles

‘The beauty of an oil-treated finish’

DYNAMIK | ASB Glass Floor

The CFA Guide to Sustainability 2025–2026 to be released in June

Shanghai set to host latest flooring innovations at DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR

Cardiff community sports hub helped by Gerflor

Unlock the circular economy in a new CPD from modulyss

‘Kneepad offers full protection and value for money’

Vinyl flooring’s recyclability means no excuse to landfill it

Good Looking Safety with IVC Commercial

A fitting future for flooring

F Ball adds Stopgap 1500 to marine-approved products

CFA Spring Ball 2026 – Reminder

bostik

New range of adhesives from Bostik

2025 Golf Day at The Belfry

Gerflor and Gradus

Forbo offers new LVT collection to contractors

North London church brought to new life by DCTUK fitters

ProKnee kneepads ‘can be repaired and rebuilt many times’

Nothing but the best

Gerflor have ‘Eureka’ moment

Adhesives for vertical flooring accessories

modulyss’s design challenge: bringing a neuro-inclusive classroom to life

‘AkoTech: redefining surface protection in the flooring industry’

The Academy welcomes first Moduleo LayRed Master Installer cohorts

Acoustic range from Amtico

Quick-Step’s growth ambitions secured with €30m investment in‘world’s most advanced laminate press’

INTRAsystems launches ‘superfast moisture-absorbing matting fibre’

Registration for elementalLONDON 2025 is open

Welcome to ‘the brilliant new Berber’ from Louis De Poortere

Egger’s back with Flooring Collection 25+

Double appointment at F Ball

Calcium Sulphate Subfloor Preparation

Debate about workplace temperatures heats up

ellen-reith

Rapid retail refurbishments

Understanding Surface Preparation: The Critical First Step in Any Flooring or Coating Project

ADP ‘amazing product roll-out distribution service’

Recofloor celebrates 15 years of vinyl flooring recycling in 2024

Who is responsible for subfloor preparation?

Split gives flooring sector fresh training boost

Magnesite: Key facts you ought to know

UltraFloor Level IT Hydra Bond is a ground-breaking, water-based floor leveller

CPA Sustainability Briefing Documents 2024

Don’t blame it on the plague!

Artisan Luxury Flooring: Where customers become part of the family

Abingdon Flooring launches into new markets

Student flats ‘wow’ thanks to UltraFloor

Bona SuperSport beats industry requirements and exceeds expectations

Avoiding distress

From product to partnership: educating the industry on sustainability

Milliken’s carpet products have been utilised in office refurb, Leeds

Chris-McQuade

Dealing with lignite

‘Outstanding football’ and ‘plenty of laughter’ at Shire Flooring’s inaugural five-a-side charity tournament

Mapei introduces its new UK UltraCare team

Global flooring market estimated at $457.83bn by 2026

IVC Commercial’s Optimise 70 Heterogeneous Vinyl collection

Spectacular success for Gradus Lunar Carpets at Banbury based EV automotive giant

Colours inspired by the natural environment

Caterham Carpets: Who dares wins

FILA assists In Opera Group with the protection of bespoke terrazzo at Exchange Square

Headlam Group launch new and exclusive brand

Cyber and data risks take the floor

HOW YOU CAN SPREAD THE STEM GOSPEL

How to get properly fitted for ProKnee 0714 Custom Fit Kneepads

Halsey Cook, president and ceo for Milliken & Company

Milliken named in World’s Most Ethical Companies for 16th straight year   

Do I need to check the subfloor?

CFJ launches new online portal to flooring industry

Fourteen things you need to know about contract programmes

ARDEX Group UK announces the passing of esteemed colleague Karl Marsh

Extensive LVT floor installation complete at Islington Wharf 4

SGS: how manufacturers of vinyl and laminate flooring products can better access global markets

F Ball still tops, but research shows changes are afoot

Recofloor‘ saves time, provides clean waste disposal’ for refurbishment

Forbo Flooring Systems has partnered with the Dementia Services Development Centre

Hexa and Pennon tiles from the Kaleidoscope collection

Mercado celebrates 100th anniversary at Harrogate Flooring Show 2025

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