Granorte Cork Steals the Show at CDW
Cork innovator Granorte took part in May’s Clerkenwell Design Week, showing its cork floors and...
Connected to Creativity at Flanders Flooring Days
IVC connected visitors to its creativity at May’s Flanders Flooring Days as it opened the...
Beauflor delivers the Total Experience at Flanders Flooring Days
At the fourth edition of Flanders Flooring Days, Beauflor demonstrated the endless possibilities of digital...
The Colourful Allure of Cubik
Evoking urban landscapes as a mosaic of streets, volumes and shadows interlocking with absolute precision,...
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...
The Ultimate in Cushion Vinyl Style with LeoLine
For those who appreciate the finer floors in life, LeoLine’s Ultimate Essence’s exquisite designs offer...
Altro Man Down Breakfast Club to be held at Sheffield Wednesday Football Club
It’s back! Altro is hosting another breakfast session with Andy’s Man Club, this time at...
The flooring industry’s need for new blood remains unabated
With an ageing workforce and skills shortages growing, flooring must attract and train the next...
New water-free flooring system addresses contractor challenges
SAINT-Gobain Weber has launched a new bag and bottle system to help flooring contractors meet...
F Ball extends use of Stopgap 300
F BALL and Co has extended the use of its Stopgap 300 heavy-duty smoothing compound...
LeoLine unveils 2026 collections
LEOLINE has introduced new collections for 2026, ensuring its cushion vinyl flooring stays in-tune with...
Coretec ‘transforms flooring retail with modular display innovation’
PICTURE this: customers making flooring decisions with ease and confidence. No more being overwhelmed by...
‘A new way to meditate’ with Louis De Poortere
INTRODUCED last year, the Meditation Ecorugs series from Louis De Poortere has been expanded for...
Marldon expands product portfolio with launch of resilient adhesives
MARLDON, which describes itself as a trusted name in wood flooring adhesives since 2009, has...
Which ProKnee kneepads are right for you?
WHETHER you choose the Model AP16, ProKnee’s ‘compact, all purpose, one-size fits-all kneepad’, or its...
‘Affordable sheet vinyl floors that show you care’
IVC Commercial sheet vinyl floors provide aged care projects with a cost-effective option that also...
FENTO releases limited edition England kneepads
MAKE sure you show support for your football team this World Cup with the England...
The floor is yours…
Paul Baker
CFJ puts the director of Baker Flooring in the dock
Did you ever get...
A week in the life of…
Tom Bourne
I am creative director of Select First, a full-service PR and marketing agency which...
Family ties
Cooking up a legacy
David StrydomWhy does a British flooring manufacturer still feel like family after...
Contractor opinion
Playing the long innings with people
Dave CaldwellHow the managing director of OSS Commercial Flooring borrows...
Trade talk
Joe TyrrellThe commercial director of Tyrrell Flooring tells David Strydom that an ageing workforce and...
Character sketch
Harry Tafota-NashFrom the Hungarian rugby squad to the gym floor and the Olympic Games, CMS...
On the move
APPOINTEDJack SantJack Sant has been appointed as head of sales for EMEA and the Americas...
On the move
APPOINTEDNils RödenbeckInterface has appointed Nils Rödenbeck as vice president and commercial leader for the EMEA...
F Ball and Co to exhibit at Cruise Ships Interiors Expo in Miami
F BALL will exhibit its marine-certified range of flooring adhesives and subfloor preparation products at...
Discover IVC Commercial’s social housing flooring solutions at Housing 2026
MANUFACTURER of sheet vinyl flooring, IVC Commercial will exhibit at Housing 2026, showcasing its dedicated...
Find a way to better flooring with Beauflor at Housing 2026
SHEET vinyl flooring brand Beauflor will present its collections designed to cope with the unique...
Causeway Carpets ‘shines in the south’
CAUSEWAY Carpets continued to showcase what it describes as its unwavering commitment to serving the...
Causeway Carpets connects with buying group members at INDX
CAUSEWAY Carpets returned to the INDX Flooring Show, connecting with buying group members in Solihull...
Quick-Step shows why its multicategory floors ‘are always a step ahead’ at FFD
QUICK-STEP took part in Flanders Flooring Days, showing, it says, why its multi-category floors are...
FFD: Moduleo offers exclusive preview of updated collection
MODULEO was at Flanders Flooring Days with an exclusive preview of the updated Roots luxury...
Visitors get behind-the-scenes look at Beauflor’s sheet vinyl collections at FFD
VINYL flooring specialist Beauflor was one of the Belgian companies taking part in Flanders Flooring...
Housing 2026: IVC Commercial boasts social housing flooring solutions
OWING to popular demand, IVC Commercial has brought back its Roll Back Rewards promotion for...
QEP launches new website
QEP has launched its new website, www.qepuk.com, to make it easy to learn about the...
Barnfield Construction puts finishing touches on phase 1 of Kerakoll UK’s new plant
KERAKOLL UK and Barnfield Construction have announced Barnfield Construction has finished the installation of windows,...
Hardwood floors – your other‘life partner’
WOOD & LAMINATE
Choose a sustainable and long-lasting floor based on how it willbe used and...
What are ‘forever chemicals’ and how can you avoid them?
WOOD & LAMINATE
THERE’s been a lot of talk about ‘forever chemicals’ in the news lately,...
‘Taterra genuinely looks and feels like wood – that’s key’
Where does Taterra sit in your wider strategy?Taterra is a really exciting product for us....
Parador: We’re here to stay as your partner
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW - WOOD & LAMINATE
Neel Bradham, CEO of Parador, talks about how important the...
Solid oak floors for Paisley Museum transformation
FLOORING IN VISITOR ATTRACTIONSA £68.7m REDEVELOPMENT has transformed Paisley Museum with a striking design by...
Making waves at the National Maritime Museum
FLOORING IN VISITOR ATTRACTIONSTHE new 440sq m Ocean Map is at the heart of the...
F Ball products ‘create unassailable flooring finish’ at Cardiff Castle
FLOORING IN VISITOR ATTRACTIONSPRODUCTS from F Ball and Co, including Stopgap 1200 smoothing compound and...
Smoothing subfloors before applying a waterproof surface membrane
SURFACE PREPARATION
Chris McQuade describes situations where it’s beneficial to apply a smoothing compound before a...
Properly preparing the subfloor
SURFACE PREPARATIONONE of the most important parts of installing a new floor is ensuring the...
‘Strong foundations, flawless finishes – surface preparation that sets the standard’
SURFACE PREPARATIONIN the world of flooring, the final finish is only ever as good as...
Why you need to ensure the subfloor is fit to receive the covering
SURFACE PREPARATIONIN today’s fast-paced flooring sector, the demand for reliable, high-performance subfloor preparation solutions has...
New floor prep products added to Mapei’s Zero Line
SURFACE PREPARATION
MAPEI has extended its Zero Line further with the addition of floor preparation products,...
Karndean Designflooring launches its first glue-down collection ‘with enhanced acoustic performance’
FLOORING IN HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS
AS UK housebuilders respond to rising density, apartment led schemes and increasing...
F Ball products used in major London housing development
FLOORING IN HOUSING DEVELOPMENTS
‘HIGH-performance’ subfloor preparation products from F Ball and Co have been used...
Optimum adhesives for bespoke installations
BESPOKE LOGOS & DESIGNS
BESPOKE flooring installations often mean reproducing complex designs from various interlocking shapes...
A guide to products for achieving optimum results at each stage of exterior flooring installations
ARTIFICIAL GRASSWHETHER you’re installing artificial grass or refurbishing a patio, the steps to achieving a...
Overcoming modular construction challenges at St Benedict Catholic Voluntary Academy
WHEN Saint Benedict Catholic Voluntary Academy in Derby required a flooring system for its new...
Tricas Flooring completes 4,500sq m flooring refurb at Numa Hotel Brighton
TRICAS Flooring has successfully completed a comprehensive flooring replacement project at Numa Brighton Pavillion, a...
When making your choice…
Richard Aylen takes a closer look at different installation methods for hardwood floors
IN my role...
Is that flooring a defect?
In the first part of Richard Renouf's guide to flooring inspections, we look at how...
Modular mastery: Building smarter displays for flooring point-of-sale
Modular retail displays help flooring brands scale consistently across varied store formats without escalating costs,...
Dealing with weak or friable screeds
Andy Mees shares advice provided by the company’s technical service department on subfloor preparation when...
Navigating turbulence in the wood flooring sector
The wood flooring sector continues to face mounting pressure, as global disruptions and shifting markets...
UKSFA Conference & Awards 2026 set to unite the flooring sector
The countdown is officially on for the UK Sustainable Flooring Alliance Conference & Awards 2026,...
Is Labour working for flooring?
Our government is an abysmal omni-shambles. How much more damage can it inflict on small...
Flowcrete partners with Cemfloor ‘to launch next-generation Flowing K for high-performance screed’
FLOWCRETE, a product brand of Tremco CPG UK, says it’s proud to announce the launch...
Acoustic performance meets contemporary LVT design in Forbo’s ‘All- in-One’ Allura Decibel update
Forbo Flooring Systems has unveiled the latest update to its Allura Decibel luxury vinyl tile...
UltraFloor supports precision flooring installation at new healthcare facility
A brand-new healthcare facility located within The Belfry Shopping Centre has been successfully completed with...
Mapei UK marks continued expansion with new distribution centre
MAPEI UK has acquired new warehousing and offices as part of its continued expansion. The...
Mapei launches flooring specification guide for education environments
A VALUABLE specification companion, Mapei’s education brochure explores the key considerations and demands of floor...
Dave Caldwell: Playing the long innings with flooring teams
How a flooring contractor borrows 2005 Ashes-era cricket lessons to build stronger installation teams. By...
CFA Flooring Apprentice of the Year 2026: Meet the finalists
The CFA is immensely proud to announce that the final three apprentices have been selected...
Forbo: ‘Flooring the world’
Forbo Flooring Systems is going from strength-to-strength, with a versatile range of floorcoverings to meet...
LTP: ‘Built on tradition, focused on the future’
From terracotta treatments in the ‘80s to today’s eco-friendly ECOPROTEC range, LTP has built a...
Mapei launches UltraCare 5 Sides Sealer
Ideal for summer landscaping projects, Mapei’s pre-fix tile protector – UltraCare 5 Sides Sealer -...
CITB’s NEST supports over 5,900 apprenticeships starts in 2025-26 financial year
The Construction Industry Training Board (CITB) has today released updated figures for its New Entrant...
The Floor for Interior Artists
When it comes to something a little different, LeoLine’s Artiste collection is the perfect muse....
‘Get Ready for Any Floor with floorwise FloorPly’
FloorPly is the new Diamond Mark Certified flooring grade plywood from floorwise.
If you’re looking for...
‘Controllable power for your paddles with Roberts’
ROBERTS, a brand of QEP, has launched the Roberts 18V Cordless Power Mixer, which it...
Flooring Show – South Review: Causeway Carpets ‘shines in the south’
CAUSEWAY Carpets continued to showcase what it describes as its unwavering commitment to serving the...
Discover IVC Commercial’s social housing flooring solutions at Housing 2026
BODY: MANUFACTURER of sheet vinyl flooring, IVC Commercial will exhibit at Housing 2026, showcasing its...
Find a way to better flooring with Beauflor at Housing 2026
Sheet vinyl flooring brand Beauflor will present its collections designed to cope with the unique...
Protec awarded King’s Award for Enterprise 2026 in Sustainable Development
Protec has been awarded a King’s Award for Enterprise 2026 in the Sustainable Development category,...
CFA secures major win in Future Homes and Building Standards
The Contract Flooring Association (CFA) has achieved a significant success for its members and the...
Milliken at CDW 2026: A packed programme of events and celebrating 40 years of UK manufacturing
Milliken Floors has been a showroom partner of Clerkenwell Design Week (CDW) every year since...
UltraFloor delivers safe and durable transformation at Meadow Farm Primary School
A major flooring refurbishment at Meadow Farm Primary School has been successfully completed, with specialist...
The Kerakoll Group offers integrated range of products and services
The Kerakoll Group is a multinational company working in the construction industry, offering an integrated...
The real cost of using the wrong product
By Mark Atkins, LTP Director
It can be difficult to get customers to invest in a...
ALTRO DELIVERS ‘HOME FROM HOME’ FEEL FOR LEADING DEMENTIA CARE PROVIDER
A package of specialist products from Altro has helped deliver a high-performance ‘home from home’...
F Ball products used in major London housing development
‘HIGH-performance’ subfloor preparation products from F Ball and Co have been used in a major...
Optimum adhesives for bespoke installations
BESPOKE flooring installations often mean reproducing complex designs from various interlocking shapes of vinyl, large...
Why construction’s future depends on rebuilding the apprenticeship pipeline
Construction must inspire young people to pursue high-skill careersand secure the industry’s future, says Tim
NATIONAL...
Will £3,000 from the government encourage hiring?
GOVERNMENT is hoping a £1bn pot of money will help create 200,000 jobs for the...
Performance meets style in leisure flooring
Selecting carpet for leisure and hospitality venues? The Club Collection delivers performance and style, says...
Interface introduces ‘first-of-its-kind’ PVC-free resilient flooring solution
INTERFACE has introduced noravant, described by the company as a first-of-its-kind PVC-free resilient flooring solution...
Forbo’s refreshed De Luxe range ‘a refined balance of design and function’
FORBO Flooring Systems has updated what it describes as its trusted Eternal de Luxe brand...
BAL Rapid-Mat has ‘new colour, improved performance’
BAL says it’s pleased to introduce its improved BAL Rapid-Mat thin uncoupling mat, now in...
Precision flooring cuts ‘every time with Roberts’
ROBERTS, described as a quality brand of QEP, has developed a 13-inch version of its...
Explore the power of shapes with Louis De Poortere
LOUIS De Poortere has added a new standard shape and custom shapes and sizes to...
‘Flooring option that’s so much more than just bathrooms and kitchens’
SHEET vinyl floors from IVC Commercial provide social housing with a flooring option that’s suitable...
‘Master the technique of unique style’ with LeoLine
TECHNIQUE is the LeoLine cushion vinyl collection for homeowners looking to master a unique sense...
Unilin ‘increases recycled content of vinyl flooring’
DRYBACK and rigid click vinyl flooring from Unilin now comes with more pre-consumer recycled content,...
Herringbone ‘for every home’ with Quick-Step Impressive
IMPRESSIVE Designs is the world’s first 100% waterproof, creak-free herringbone laminate floor, says Quick-Step.The ongoing...
‘Keep your trowels tiptop with Vitrex’
VITREX, a brand of QEP, has launched the Pro Trowel Cleaner, helping professionals to keep...
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