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Important update regarding Kick-Start Publishing’s leadership and its focus on the future

Raising the Bar in Flooring Quality Control: IFL Achieves ISO 17020 Accreditation

FORBO REVEALS WINNERS OF 2025 AWARDS

CV-Library partners with BPIC to break down barriers for minority construction workers

New data reveals UK’s hard flooring divide

Tessera Tranquillity joins Forbo’s Evolve+ low embodied carbon series

New BAL AF Max ‘removes need for uncoupling mats’

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

‘Quick-Step Impressive: The first creak-free waterproof herringbone laminate’

Carl Nicol to retire from Westcotes after nearly five decades in the industry

‘Make short work of waterproof flooring with next generation of Moduleo LayRed’

‘Give rooms a stylish uplift’ with LeoLine’s Novus

‘Go beyond social housing standards with Beauflor’

Stocking stuffer ideas: The ProKnee Bomber Pad

Floorwise launches ‘premium memory foam underlay’

‘Quieter classrooms’ with Optimise 70, says IVC

Celebrate the ‘magnificence of a traditional craft’ with Louis De Poortere

Designed for performance, competitively priced, built for the planet

Global flooring brand ‘strengthens UK and Ireland leadership’ with new country manager

Kemtile welcomes back Jay Livingstone

OBITUARY | SHAUN BOLAND

Flanders Flooring Days: Gateway to the heart of Europe’s flooring industry

‘VEEUZE strengthens UK presence at Flooring Show’

‘Quick-Step impresses at Harrogate’

Causeway Carpets unveils new look in Harrogate

Moduleo ‘cooks up a storm’ in Harrogate

F Ball to showcase products at Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Europe

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

New data reveals UK’s hard flooring divide

Sustainability Initiative Award to be judged by UKSFA’s Cathie Clarke

Shane Moore joins CFJ Awards 2026 judging panel

Optimising the appearance and longevity of wood flooring installations

‘Here’s strength in flexibility!’

Magnetic wood flooring – the next generation

Sustainability and design excellence can work in perfect harmony

Trending now: the natural look

Heritage ‘craftmanship meets innovation’ in new 20mm heritage parquet collection

Wood flooring adhesive products help with A* refurbishment at Staffordshire school

Dinesen unveils Dinesen Apartment by David Thulstrup

Ted Todd launch six new extra wide, extra thick floors

‘Feel-good flooring with double water protection’

‘New ranges and enhanced distribution strengthen innovator of wood flooring sector’

From product to partnership: educating the industry on sustainability

Get F. Ball’s free RAG app

Liquid screed stars in nursing home renovation

F Ball and Co chosen for Cairo hospital installation

‘From screed to safety: Flooring success at Paddock Wood Medical Distribution Centre’

From small acorns…

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

Final Call – CFA Spring Ball 2026 Booking Deadline Approaching!

CFA supports industry wide concerns over proposed apprenticeship duration and assessment reforms

CFA responds to landmark government consultationon payments and retention

New look for Shelter Scotland’s Botanics Community Shop in Glasgow

F Ball in the mix for photo finish at Ascot restaurant

In conversation with British Wool

Flooring failure fix

Surface prep can make or break a floor

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

‘How our smart adhesives drive innovation, sustainabilityand faster flooring installations’

THE SUSTAINABLE PROBLEM

Think Group invests in new talent to accelerate growth and innovation

Sustainability Initiative Award to be judged by UKSFA’s Cathie Clarke

Rubber Entrance Matting Inserts – An Underutilised Star! ⭐️

Shane Moore joins CFJ Awards 2026 judging panel

Entries now open for 2026 CFJ Awards

Research shows: More than half of Britons wouldn’t consider a fixer-upper

ARDEX Group UK announces the passing of esteemed colleague Karl Marsh

Leading Edge: what’s ahead in our 2025 adhesives and smoothing compounds market reports

Flooring meets AI: The next step in product visualisation

Sparkling standards: PERI’s Diamond-marked plywood raises the floor

fibre’s five: reimagined contract ranges take centre stage at Flooring Show

Fassa Bortolo has arrived, making its mark on UK flooring and construction

Egger marks 30 years as a powerhousein laminate innovation

Future-ready: Woodura flooring leads the way

Artisan Luxury Flooring: Where customers become part of the family

‘Number of F Ball recycling points at wholesaler partners increases in response to positive reception’

‘Independently tested for real life’

Kerakoll products gain EPD certification

Mapei set to extend Zero Line with six resilient products

‘Fast-track smoothing compounds for refurbishments’

Foundations for fair housing

Karndean partners with social housing providers to enhance UK homes

When the rubber hits the road

Forbo’s Marmoleum mission: training the next generation of linoleum fitters

CFA Spring Ball 2026 – Reminder

CFA 2025/2026 Members’Handbook published

Manufacturers/Distributors Joint Committee – December meeting

Helen Tidmarsh wins Outstanding Achievement Award

The role of training

Kemtile showcased single source flooring solutions at PPMA 2025

Carpet tile tackifiers: the practical choice

Sustainable flooring solutions enhance JetBrains’ new Amsterdam HQ

Damage control

Looking after limestone: a practical guide to cleaning and maintenance in the home

‘A range for all types of natural and engineered stone’

‘Eco-friendly cleaning and maintenance withStorm Diamond Pads’

‘A lifetime of beautiful wood flooring’

Polish meets performance

When is an apprenticeship not an apprenticeship?

Four reasons to have an open mind on skillsand training

How main contractors can improve their flooring projects

Natural materials take centre stage at Chelsea Kitchen

Cemfloor’s ‘exceptional thermal conductivity’ gives a lesson at Springmoor Grange School

Top tips for installing LVTflooring in colder months

Seasonal changes and how they affect LVT systems

LVT flooring: A suitable option for communal living

LVTs are perfect for ‘Instagrammable’ interiors

When grout fails: how poor tiling practiceled to cracked floors

Office block refurbishment

‘We have strong, robust processes to ensure productis highest quality’

YOU, ROBOT?

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

Now is the winter of our disconnect

It’s everyone’s responsibility

ProKnee specialises in knee injury prevention

Unilin Flooring updates Moduleo LayRed range

‘Independents can stand out from the crowd with the new look Causeway Carpets’

‘Flooring dreams can come true with LeoLine’

‘Optimum looks’ from Optimise 70 acoustic sheet vinyl

Floorstars – a step forward in infrastructure

F Ball focuses on adhesives at Harrogate

UltraFloor triumphs at CFJ Awards 2025 with dual wins in Healthcareand Hotel categories

Kelmore expands flooring team with northern area sales manager

F Ball strengthens technical support in The Netherlands

Kelmore promotes Andy Moss to operations director

Altro to host a breakfast session for male mental health in construction

F Ball’s ‘feats of endurance’ to raise vital funds for charity

Universal Bus concept wins London Design Award

Give Rooms a Stylish Uplift with LeoLine’s Novus

floorwise Launches Lumiere Premium Memory Foam Underlay

Flooring meets AI: The next step in product visualisation

Sparkling standards: PERI’s Diamond-marked plywood raises the floor

fibre’s five: reimagined contract ranges take centre stage at Flooring Show

Fassa Bortolo has arrived, making its mark on UK flooring and construction

Egger marks 30 years as a powerhouse in laminate innovation

Future-ready: Woodura flooring leads the way

Artisan Luxury Flooring: Where customers become part of the family

Introducing new BAL AF Max – removing the need for uncoupling mats

LTP offers products at cleaning & maintenance

NEW RANGES AND ENHANCED DISTRIBUTION STRENGTHEN THE INNOVATOR OF THE WOOD FLOORING SECTOR

From screed to safety: Flooring success at Paddock Wood Medical Distribution Centre

Elite Performance Meets Luxury Design At Affordable Prices: Balsan Launches Dryback 55 LVT Collection

Nexus & Nexus Bridge: Connecting Creativity, Performance and Sustainability

Getting subfloors right

The foundations of your hard flooring installation

Retail flooring: style, durability and customer experience

How to remove the amine blush

Flowing screeds: the sustainable choice for floor preparation

Navigating interview law

Get ready for embodied carbon

Matting myths busted

Westcotes Flooring scoops top prize at CFJ Awards as Jack Skipper brings the laughs

Apprentice of the Year

Flooring donated to clubhouse refurb

Relaunch of product used at FC United, among others

From cotton mill to creative space: flooring fit for Manchester Brick Specialists

Refurb repairs, restores and renews for future generations

Introducing the 2025/2026 CFA Members’ Handbook -a trusted go-to resource

Spring Ball 2026

Scotland Networking Lunch and Golf Competition

Contracting doesn’t have to be boring

The red carpet treatment

Polished to perform

LTP: Our specialist ECOPROTEC range includes sustainable surface care products for all types of natural and engineered stone

‘The beauty of an oil-treated finish’

Setting the stage

F Ball products ‘a gift at department store refurbishment’

‘Retail flooring expertise without compromise’

‘Cemfloor the screed of choice for Nottingham shopping centre’

ENTRANCE FLOORING: MORE THAN MEETS THE EYE

Industry legend Geoffrey Ball scoops Lifetime Achievement Award at CFJ Awards

ADP ‘amazing product roll-out distribution service’

AIREA releases pre-close trading update and notice of results

Martina Colombara appointed Group Chief People Officer

Abingdon Flooring ‘goes big at The Flooring Show’

Quick-Step ‘impresses at The Flooring Show’

How Moduleo painted the show red

Major staff moves announced at Kick-Start Publishing

Klipboard appoints Mike Hills as general manager for UK & Ireland

New account manager to support Kemtile’s customer base

Kelmore promotes Andy Moss to operations director

Yorkshire textile manufacturer appoints technical and sustainability manager

Martina Colombara appointed group chief people officer at Kerakoll

Good Looking Safety with IVC Commercial

‘Performance meets design’ with Forbo’s Nuway Connect Plus

ProKnee specialises in knee injury prevention

Terracotta tiles ‘a modern revival with Tile of Spain’

‘Good-looking safety with IVC Commercial’

Embrace free-flowing Spirit with Ribbon from Louis De Poortere

‘First line of defence in social homes from Beauflor’

Luxury vinyl ‘with an aspirational touch’

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

100 recycled plastic bottles in every floor

Pioneering Change: UKSFA’s vision for a sustainable tomorrow

WORK TILL YOU DROP

Split gives flooring sector fresh training boost

Training today for excellence tomorrow

ALTRO MAN DOWN BREAKFAST CLUB, MANCHESTER, 5TH NOVEMBER

Mapei provides floor finishes, sealants and varnishes

FLOOR FINISHES, SEALANTS AND VARNISHES

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