Expanded Quick-Step Master Installer course launched
THE Academy of Excellence in Flooring has launched its expanded Quick-Step Master Installer Accreditation Course,...
F Ball announces appointment of new training officer
F Ball and Co has appointed Andy Heath as the company’s new training officer, further...
CFA appoints Mark Graham as new training manager
THE Contract Flooring Association (CFA) has appointed Mark Graham as its new training manager, with...
New Planex HR Maxi extends Mapei smoothing range
MAPEI has introduced Planex HR Maxi to its range of self-levelling/smoothing compounds. Described as rapid-drying...
Floorwise launches high-solids silicone sealant
FLOORWISE has launched F500 Silicone Sealant, described as a high-performance silicone sealant in a range...
Karndean Commercial updates Van Gogh collection with palette for modern interiors
KARNDEAN Commercial has updated its Van Gogh collection with six designs and a parquet-style Pavilion...
‘Speed up your dryback installations with Flex Pro Pure’
MODULEO’s Flex Pro Pure is described as a clever self-adhesive underlay that makes short work...
Granorte ‘brings the beauty of nature’s wonder material’
RECOLOUR is the cork floor from Granorte that brings the beauty of nature’s wonder material...
Louis De Poortere Ecorugs range ‘celebrates best of contemporaryand traditional design’
THE Louis De Poortere Ecorugs collection isn’t only completely recyclable but also completely washable, making...
‘Give homes the premium touch with LeoLine’
LEOLINE’s Premium Elite reportedly bridges the gap between cushion vinyl and LVT bringing the look...
The ProKnee Bomber Pad is ‘great option for tight spaces’
FROM the US manufacturer that says it produces the only custom-fit kneepads on the market,...
‘Carpets of quality just when you need them’
CAUSEWAY Carpets says it now delivers its quality wool, wool-rich and polyester carpets in a...
Why animals need stronger protection
ANYTHING BUT FLOORING
Cruelty towards animals is something I can't understand. They give us unconditional love,...
The floor is yours
Steve Jones, founder of BillyBot in the dock
Did you ever get into trouble at school...
Flooring retailer develops AI planning software
Tony Wilkinson swapped fitting tools for software development, creating an AI-powered platform designed to help...
A week in the life of…
Helen Holland managing director of New Homes Flooring
I SET the alarm for 7.20am. Before I...
CFJ Awards 2027 announced for National Conference Centre
THE CFJ Awards 2027 will take place at the National Conference Centre (NCC) in Birmingham...
CFJ Awards 2027 venue announced along with brand new format
THE CFJ Awards 2027 will take place at the National Conference Centre (NCC) in Birmingham...
QEP mixes it up at The Flooring Show
QEP is exhibiting at The Flooring Show, bringing its flooring brands to installers and retailers...
Discover the ‘beauty and quality’ of Causeway Carpets in Harrogate
AVAILABLE ‘only at the country’s best independent retailers’, Causeway Carpets said it makes fine quality...
Cork is calling at The Flooring Show, says Granorte
FINDING new and interesting flooring options at The Flooring Show is now easy thanks to...
Harrogate readyfor flooring industry’s premier annual showcase
THE Flooring Show returns to Harrogate this year, and all signs point to an event...
Kelmore backs local triathlete star Leah Hoole on her journey to world stage
LANCASHIRE-based manufacturer Kelmore has announced sponsorship of local athlete representing Great Britain, Leah Hoole.Leah, from...
CFA elects first female vice-president as new council takes shape
THE Contract Flooring Association held its annual general meeting on 14 July at Leicester racecourse,...
‘We tailor our installation solutions to meet the specific needs of your business’
WITH more than 20 years’ experience, ADP says it’s delivered thousands of commercial and retail...
ARDEX GROUP UK awarded BSI Kitemark for Service Excellence
THE ARDEX Group UK, manufacturer of flooring, tiling and general construction brands across the UK,...
Recofloor drives circular economy with new flooring reuse initiative
RECOFLOOR, a vinyl flooring recycling takeback scheme funded by UK flooring manufacturers Altro and Polyflor,...
CFJ Awards celebrates excellence across contract flooring once again
THE CFJ Awards has become one of the most important dates in the contract flooring...
Styccobond F44 designed to give strong initial tack
SHEET VINYL
STYCCOBOND F44 by F Ball and Co, is a solvent-free acrylic emulsion adhesive for...
New sports flooring supports multi-use hall at Langley School
SHEET VINYL
LANGLEY School undertook a major refurbishment of its sports hall to create a modern...
‘500sq m in five working days guaranteed with Forbo Direct’
REFURBISHMENT
FORBO says its renowned carpet tile stock and delivery promise has had a design refresh,...
A rapid way to refurbish an old floor
REFURBISHMENT
REFURBISHMENT projects can be time-critical, especially in buildings that are in use, and need the...
Refurbishment remedies to the ready
REFURBISHMENT
WHEN undertaking installations as part of a refurbishment, you never know what you are dealing...
F Ball extends use of Stopgap 300 heavy-duty smoothing compound
INDUSTRIAL FLOORING
F BALL and Co has extended the use of its Stopgap 300 heavy-duty smoothing...
New sports flooring delivered for Romilly School refurbishment project
ROMILLY School in Barry, Wales, underwent a transformative sports hall refurbishment to create a durable,...
Flooring inspections: The importance of smoothness
A smooth subfloor is essential for successful flooring installations, but smoothness means far more than...
The value of flooring market intelligence
Most flooring manufacturers have access to a significant amount of informationabout their own business says...
Manufacturing myths: How flooring brands can make smarter decisions
The UK-versus-overseas manufacturing debate misses the point, says Matt Cater. Successful flooring display projects depend...
The moisture risk that hasn’t gone away
David Powell explains why moisture is such a persistent threat, what it can do to...
Floor preparation solutions for self-storage refurbishment projects
Chris McQuade advises on the best approach for creating a standalone wearing surface at a...
Making the Grade: Top Tips for Choosing the Right Access Cover
n high-demand environments like schools, colleges and universities, the smallest specification detail can have a...
Evidence-based FACTA Compliance Critical to Ensuring Paving Cover Performance, Warns Drainage Expert
A lack of evidence-based testing threatens to undermine the operational impact of paving covers in...
Mercado to showcase exclusive ranges and new product launches at The Flooring Show Harrogate 2026
Mercado returns to The Flooring Show in Harrogate this year with two dedicated stands, B29...
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW Veatu Flooring’s Emma Taylor on resilience
Resilience in the construction industry – and in life – is everything, Veatu Flooring’s remarkably...
EXCLUSIVE: ‘Lead time is something that simply can’t be rushed’
Because flooring comes last, contractors often inherit the tightest deadlines on major projects, creating pressure...
QEP mixes it up at The Flooring Show
QEP is exhibiting at The Flooring Show, bringing its flooring brands to installers and retailers...
Discover the ‘beauty and quality’ of Causeway Carpets in Harrogate
AVAILABLE ‘only at the country’s best independent retailers’, Causeway Carpets said it makes fine quality...
Cork is calling at The Flooring Show, says Granorte
FINDING new and interesting flooring options at The Flooring Show is now easy thanks to...
Flooring apprentice of the Year
Sam Shetliffe of Capital Flooring and Blinds wins this year’s FAOTY competition
THE CFA is pleased...
Mentors can help apprentices learn their trade
Mentorship remains one of the most effective ways to develop skilled, confident floorlayers while preserving...
The history of the kneepad that revolutionised kneeling
THE story of ProKnee started more than 45 years ago when, at the age of...
Innovation meets modular design with new Flotex Planks collection from Forbo
FORBO Flooring Systems has unveiled its refreshed collection of Flotex Planks, introducing reimagined digitally printed...
Wool-rich loop pile carpet styles from Causeway Carpets are refreshed
THE Camberley Classic & Textures wool-rich loop pile carpet styles from Causeway Carpets have been...
Cubik joins range of new designs as part of Ecorugs 2026 Collection
EVOKING urban landscapes as a mosaic of streets, volumes and shadows interlocking with absolute precision,...
‘Discover the beauty of subtle design’ with Milliken’s latest carpet tile collection
QUIET Statement is Milliken’s latest carpet tile collection created by in-house senior designer Helen Lloyd...
‘Improve the lives of social housing tenants with IVC Commercial’
IVC Commercial sheet vinyl floors can help landlords and providers to improve the standard of...
New Ultimate Essence cushion vinyl collection ‘leaves great first impression’
FOR those who appreciate the finer floors in life, LeoLine’s Ultimate Essence’s exquisite designs offer...
Anything but flooring
Joe Tyrrell, commercial director, Tyrrell Flooring
WHAT really grinds my gears? It could be slow walkers...
The floor is yours
Stuart Place, director Airedale Flooring
What was your first part-time job?I used to work in...
A week in the life of…
Nick Coupe, senior estimator, Veatu Flooring
MY day usually starts at 5.30am. I take a...
Company profile
'Grow too quickly, and you’ll lose control of service delivery’
Why the managing director of OSS...
Trade talk
Paul BakerMaintaining quality while meeting demanding deadlines is becoming ever more challenging amid rising costs...
Character sketch
Tommee O’HaraWhen David Flindall retired to Spain, he began teaching his UK-based stepson how to...
On the move – transition
Lorna HaighAfter what’s described as an outstanding 25-year career with Alternative Flooring, creative and marketing...
On the move – appointed
Stephen BrooksAlternative Flooring has welcomed Stephen Brooks as managing director. Stephen brings more than 25...
On the move – Appointed
Jenny BarnettF Ball and Co’s safety, health, environment and quality assurance (SHEQ) manager, Jenny Barnett,...
Beauflor ‘shows the way to better flooring’ at Housing 2026
BEAUFLOR took part in Housing 2026, showing how its sheet vinyl floor collections deliver the...
IVC: How sheet vinyl floors can meet demands of affordable housing
IVC Commercial exhibited at Housing 2026, showcasing its dedicated social housing collections that it says...
F Ball to celebrate 140 years of innovation at The Flooring Show
F BALL and Co will celebrate the 140th anniversary of the company at this year’s...
IVC ‘connected to creativity’ at Flanders Flooring Days
IVC says it unlocked the secrets of how it designs floors that create happiness, comfort,...
Beauflor ‘demonstrated endless possibilities of digital printing in vinyl flooring’ at FFD
AT the fourth edition of Flanders Flooring Days, Beauflor demonstrated the endless possibilities of digital...
Granorte cork ‘steals the show’ at CDW
CORK innovator Granorte took part in May’s Clerkenwell Design Week, showing its cork floors and...
Kelmore team raises over £1,700 for local Children’s Hospice
CHORLEY-based Kelmore has raised over £1,700 for Derian House Children’s Hospice through various fundraising activities...
Headlam Group to consolidate northeast distribution centres at new state-of-the-art facility
HEADLAM Group, a UK floorcoverings distributor, has announced it has agreed terms to lease a new...
Cormar Carpets marks seven decades of British manufacturing
THIS year Cormar Carpets celebrates its 70th anniversary, marking seven decades of British manufacturing, family...
Geoffrey Ball adds an MBE to his CFJ Lifetime Achievement Award
GEOFFREY Ball, great-grandson of the founder of flooring installation products manufacturer F Ball and Co,...
G-Values simplify gym floor spec says CMS Danskin Acoustics
UNDERLAY & ACOUSTICS FLOORING
THE ‘G-Value’ acoustic ratings for gym floor buildups is making specification more...
Mapesonic CR ‘provides thin-layer solution for impact sound reduction’
UNDERLAY & ACOUSTICS FLOORING
MAPEI’s ‘highly versatile’ Mapesonic CR is said by the company to provide...
Precision flooring delivery across 80,000sq ft by Tyrrell Flooring
FLOORING NEAR TRANSPORT HUBS
A PROJECT at MYO King’s Cross, London required a highly disciplined transition...
Designing safer, cleaner and more supportive care environments
FLOORING IN NURSINGJoe Hurst explains how Altro flooring and wall systems enhance safety, hygiene, comfort,...
Fast-track smoothing compounds for care settings
FLOORING IN NURSING
WHEN replacing floorcoverings in an occupied care setting, such as a nursing home,...
Tricas Flooring completes 3,500sq m refurbishment at Bournemouth Care Home
FLOORING IN NURSING
TRICAS Flooring has successfully completed a comprehensive 3,500sq m flooring refurbishment project at...
F Ball’s compatibility check to prevent floor failure
FLOORING & TILING ADHESIVES
AS well as basing adhesive selection on the specifics of a particular...
Floor installation covered with Ultrabond Zero Line adhesive duo
FLOORING & TILING ADHESIVES
DESIGNED to meet the demands of modern flooring installation, Ultrabond Eco V4...
‘H40: a tiling adhesive you can choose with confidence’
FLOORING & TILING ADHESIVES
KERAKOLL’s H40, first launched in 1968, has evolved into one of the...
UltraFloor emphasises performance across adhesive product range
FLOORING & TILING ADHESIVES
SELECTING the right flooring adhesive is critical to achieving a professional, long-lasting...
Stauf: Nearly 200 years of innovation and reliability
FLOORING & TILING ADHESIVES
FOUNDED in 1828, Stauf Adhesive UK remains a family-run business now in...
Flooring refurb completed by Veatu Flooring across key O2 areas
VEATU Flooring was appointed to undertake a comprehensive flooring upgrade within the O2, covering the...
How do hardwood flooring surfaces wear?
Hardwood floors are remarkably durable, but understanding how finishes wear helps maximise lifespan, maintenance efficiency...
How to claim cashback
Karl Brannigan provides details on how to claim cashback on all purchases of F Ball...
The power of the adaptability
Matt Cater elaborates on designing for agility and customisable displays that keep flooring brands fresh
IN...
Subfloor integrity: The first step to flooring success
In the third part of his series on inspections, Richard Renouf says understanding flooring failure...
What those subfloor cracks are telling you
Subfloor cracks are unavoidable, but understanding their cause, significance and risk allows flooring professionals to...
ProKnee Kneepads ‘can be restored to like-new condition’
As players in the personal protective equipment and efficiency worthy tools sector, ProKnee has been...
CFA appoints Mark Graham as new training manager
The Contract Flooring Association (CFA) has appointed Mark Graham as its new training manager, with...
Give Homes the Premium Touch with LeoLine
LeoLine’s Premium Elite bridges the gap between cushion vinyl and LVT bringing the look without...
Carpets of quality just when you need them
Causeway Carpets now delivers its quality wool, wool-rich and polyester carpets in just a matter...
Beauflor ‘shows the way to better flooring’ at Housing 2026
BEAUFLOR took part in Housing 2026, showing how its sheet vinyl floor collections deliver the...
IVC: How sheet vinyl floors can meet demands of affordable housing
IVC Commercial exhibited at Housing 2026, showcasing its dedicated social housing collections that is says...
EXCLUSIVE Flooring retailer develops AI-powered planning software
Tony Wilkinson has spent more than two decades in the flooring industry, progressing from apprentice...
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