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CFJ AWARDS 2025

Flooring in sports venues

Gypsol Anhydrite Screed has environmental, sustainability and health and safety benefits

Bostik UK welcomes Yuliya Nam-Wright as head of sustainability

Interface honoured with 2020 UN Global Climate Action Award

Verona hires team to drive sales for new flooring collection

Raising the level

Coordinating a beautiful range of Milliken floorcoverings

Volunteers chalk up 90 miles along Hadrian’s Wall to raise cash for construction charity

‘Everyone in flooring should become a Recofloor member’

The Superman of Flooring

Natural materials take centre stage at Chelsea Kitchen

Home-grown designs from family firm

Kerakoll publishes its 2024 Sustainability Report

ARDEX Group UK announces the passing of esteemed colleague Karl Marsh

Flooring apprenticeships – a UK overview

Bathroom waterproofing materials: Schlüter-Systems on three reasons to use sheet membranes

Honda Case Study

Stopgap 1200 Pro levelling compound and F46 pressure-sensitive acrylic adhesive

Commercial properties winning race for stronger returnsin current market

Butchers’ Hall

Decostayle UK reflects on ‘an exciting few months’

Make social housing a home with Beauflor Crown

Adhesives and levelling compounds specified for their help in infection control

‘Step into the Country’ with Abingdon Flooring

Chris-McQuade

Handling the heat

‘Texture and tone for a bespoke look’

Changes at Avena Carpets under new ownership

It’s my party, and I’ll ply if I want to…

‘Feel even more of a difference’ with Floorwise

The gold standard: FITA and WEBS continue thejourney for apprenticeship excellence

DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR returns in 2026 as Asia’s most important global meeting platform for the carpet and flooring industry

Ultra-rapid setting self-levelling flooring compound

NEW SPECIFICATION RULES FOR SPORTS & ACTIVITY FLOORS FOR SCHOOLS

Forbo creates ‘stylish and sustainable’ office space

Alex McCarthy

Excitement in the tiling industry as new editor joins Tile & Stone Journal (TSJ)

Kick-Start Publishing announces carpet fitter as comedian for CFJ Awards 2025

Voco Hotel goes from ‘drab to fab’ with full floor refurbishment

Havwoods invests in future with extensive refurb of global HQ in Carnforth

Archwood Group appoints Environmental Action Group to drive sustainability

Capital Docks, Dublin

New software partnership creates streamlined supply chain for distribution businesses

‘Revolutionary’ new decorative range

John Green relays a timesaving solution for preparing chipboard subfloorsChipboard challenge

I’ve received a claim form because aclient is suing me. What should I do?

Kelmore named manufacturing start-up of the year at Insider Made in the North West Awards 2025

A hard rain is coming

Walking the inspection tightrope

Relieve the pressure with the world’s strongest floors, says BerryAlloc

Beauflor returns to London Build Expo

Magnetic wood flooring is a sustainable flooring solution

FeRFA unveils new brand identity and website, reinforcing leadership in the resin flooring industry

Coretec debuts new display concept

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Temporary Protection Materials

Universal Fibers: Bringing collaboration and creativity to CDW

EGGER at The Flooring Show (Stand B47)

Luxury Vinyl Flooring From the Belgian Master

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

Mustang Slate ‘makes its mark at Elegant Touch Beauty’

New collection from Interface tailormade for growing ‘resimercial’ trend

Sikafloor provides durable, high-gloss surface fit for a Ferrari

Paragon Carpets used BREEAM A+ rated Strobe

Causeway Carpets unveils new look in Harrogate

Shaw is The First Flooring Solutions Provider to Obtain Works with WELLTM Mark through EcoWorx® and EcoWorx S™ Products

XL-End is COREtec’s ‘most realistic, hardest-wearing’ plank

BAL Waterproof 1C passes EAD certification for NHBC tanking regulations

‘Bradite’s Floor-it dry in Just one hour’

Gerflor create a lasting ‘Impression’ in Cardiff

Millennium Weavers at The Flooring Show (Stand A11)

‘The perfect floor for makeover maestros’

Altro brings innovative design to historic dental clinic

Choosing the right vinyl adhesive: Expert tips for durable and precise flooring installations

Ucrete CS expanded range of colours

‘Why does Independent Inspections favour Carpetright and shut out independent retailers?’

Cevisama 2025, focusing in ‘Made in Europe’

When to think about your ink

150 years strong: Nicholls & Clarke says it marks historic milestone

Interface expands carbon negative product offer

Harvey Maria launches ‘stylish new retail point of sale’

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The fine balance between looks and safety

Mapei’s UltraCare range delivers complete tile care from installation to maintenance

‘Smoothing compound raises the level at refurb’

Extensive LVT floor installation complete at Islington Wharf 4

Princess Frederica C of E Primary School, London

INTERFACE CULTIVATES CONVERSATIONS ON THE FUTURE OF DESIGN AT CLERKENWELL DESIGN WEEK

Inspire your customers with colour and texture

John Lord Flooring takes on two new apprentices

Latest Lockdown Restrictions – Commercial Flooring to Continue

Forbo ‘assists The Power of Pattern’

UltraFloor and Darcelle Flooring transform office space with advanced subfloor solutions

Tilemaster Adhesives revamps its Eco-3000 range

‘Truly sustainable’ modular carpet installation has arrived

When should contractors use glue-less click flooring?

‘Maximum Bronze with Max Reflections’ from Floorwise

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

Our ‘Toulouse’ Range

EXCLUSIVE: Manufacturer & Distributor of the Year finalists revealed for CFJ Awards

The benefits of bamboo compared to wood flooring

LeoLine ‘powers up vinyl with Premium’

F Ball and Co help contractors deliver ‘high quality, durable finish’ for sports hall floor

Bureau Veritas welcomes amendment to Part B and encourages firms to take heed of new combustible cladding laws

Floorcoverings star at Monmouthshire’s first Net Zero carbon school

100 recycled plastic bottles in every floor

ProKnee kneepads are ‘cushions for comfort’

F. Ball at Cruise Ship Interiors Expo Europe

STS Flooring Distributors van

floorwise welcomes STS Flooring Distributors

The hidden powers of your T&Cs

F Ball & Co’s Stopgap 300 HD, is a fast-drying heavy-duty levelling compound

The advantages of using adhesive-free installation methods

‘Say goodbye to your worries with LION Floor’

Getting tails wagging at competition winner’s HQ

HUSQVARNA INTRODUCES NEW RANGE OF LARGE FLOOR GRINDERS

‘A wide collection of profiles for the perfect finish’

Heritage, a carpet tile collection from modulyss

BAL supports Minoli’s exclusive Marvel DIVA launch with specialist tile fixing solutions

What are you doing to improve your installers’ work environment?

BE PART OF CFJ’s SPECIAL SOCIAL MEDIA FEATURE

Wilsons Underlays: Innovative underlays for every application

Chemique Adhesives: an introduction to artificial turf adhesives

Vibrant transformation: Custom carpet tile design in London blends bold aesthetics with functional elegance

Kelmore Strengthens Laboratory Team with Strategic Appointments

Stauf adhesives develop for high performance sports floor systems

Blackpool Tower ballroom

Blackpool Tower Ballroom memories as the famous floor is restored to its former glory

The power of photos and blogs

The Flooring Show to celebrate 60th birthday at Harrogate Convention Centre in September

The benefits of F Ball’s rewards programme

Big steps the Oakvale Flooring way

Snickers Workwear releases ‘Head to Toe’ layering system

One version, another version – and then the truth

Loughton installs flooring forEuston Foodbank

Recofloor 2024 vinyl recycling awards now open

Condor Group and Tide Ocean join up to collect and recycle ocean-bound plastic waste

ECOPROTEC launches water-based wall and floor grout protector

If every sector went net zero, construction alone would still break the 1.5deg C limit, study finds

Flowcrete has now launched what it says is the latest in liquid screed technology

Marlings | ‘Seamless floor finish’ for Abstract Office Interiors

The real world – are you ready?

Sadness in flooring industry at death of Ken Biggin

Is your business too BIG or too small to join the CFA?

Customer confidence is ‘biggest benefit for Master Installers’

Gower College Swansea launches new floorcovering apprenticeship to address skills shortage in the industry

Find your design with Moduleo Roots

Transition profiles minimise the risk of hazards

Forbo Flooring Systems has refreshed its CO2 neutral Marmoleum Linear collection

Regulations: Past and present

ProKnee stresses its commitment to sustainability with kneepad models

Global industrial flooring market surges to $7.12 billion in 2023 despite economic challenges

Installations in marine and offshore environments

Forbo announces winners of inaugural awards

The old and the new

Richard Banham appointment ‘strengthens Välinge sales operation’

F Ball and Co unveils new website

IVC supports environmental ethos at Cardiff Primary School

Abingdon’s Rustique Ultra rollsout to retailers

Installing wood flooring – it’s not the same as other floors!

Keeping an eye on the fine print

Flooring blossoms in Portsmouth retail space

TREMCO’s high performance smoothing compounds allow for the application of all floorcoverings

The CFA Flooring Apprentice of the Year Competition is returning for 2026!

New CFA business plan includes support for ‘The Responsible No’

IVC Commercial carpet tiles are durable, while being able to respond to design challenges

A Tremco system solution for LVT floors

Forbo Flooring Systems and IOBAC join forces on adhesive-free flooring installation

Efficient parquet adhesive for time-sensitive projects

Junckers comprehensive colour swatch

Moduleo ‘gets in the mood’ at FFD

Benham and Reeves reveals which London councils have the best house building performance

New IVC laminate ranges ‘remain true to nature wood designs’

BAL is excited to announce the launch of its new-look small powders

FAOTY now open!

Flooring’s Biggest Rewards Promotion is Back On

Forbo partners with Salvation Army to provide carpet tiles tosupport local communities

Newhey Carpets | Black-and-white remains a classic combination

Toby Peacock crowned Screwfix top tradesperson 2022

Can it be 50 years already?

AG Flooring’s Kelly Gayle joins the CFJ Awards independent panel of judges

Biobased vinyl from Beauflor at Flanders Flooring Days

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Renovating floors at the Boutique Hotel Villa am Ruhrufer Golf & Spa in Mülheim an der Ruhr

Industry mourns passing of former CFA president, Tony Dugdale

‘Capture the look of aged parquet’with Les Iconics

Brexit support available for CFA members

F Ball in the mix for photo finish at Ascot restaurant

CFA Golf Day 2026 – The Belfry

IS THERE A MAGIC FORMULA TO WINNING A BIG FLOORING CONTRACT

Chris-McQuade

Dealing with age

LVT – the key to longevity in leisure and hospitality environments

Expert, reporting for duty

‘Building better together’ as Tilemaster becomes Kerakoll

Get F. Ball’s free RAG app

Get a comfier home with Comfytex, says LeoLine

What happens when a customer goes into administration?

CFA Spring Ball 2026 – Reminder

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

Shaw Contract Unveils Floor Architecture III: Meeting colour trends demands for commercial interiors

The &-collection from modulyss expands

Choosing a sustainable and long-lasting floor for commercial and public buildings

Weighing up the volume

The resurgence of teak

Implementing the use of digital in flooring spaces

F Ball focuses on adhesives at Harrogate

I know our company benefits from CFA membership – so should yours!

Sustainability Guide – coming soon to a digital screen near you

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