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PART THREE | The final instalment in our profile of Graham Burdett of Cromer Carpets in Norfolk
GRAHAM Burdett, as we’ve seen, has been in...
NEW Guidance on Installation of Laminate Flooring – MEMBER ONLY document
Last month saw the launch of our new guidance on the installation of laminate flooring. The document was produced in collaboration with the National...
‘F Ball’s R&D delivers high-performance products for faster installation’
F Ball and Co managing director Darren Kenyon discusses heritage-led manufacturing, challenges, product differentiation and Causeway Carpets’ growth ambitions
When and why did you join...
Site Conditions Support – Winter Warning Campaign – REMINDER
We would like to remind members about the Winter Warning Toolkit that was created to assist CFA members with obtaining the right site conditions...
Wise words – A conversation with a floorlayer
Richard Catt reflects on training, skills shortages and why valuing trades is vital to the flooring industry’s future
OVER the years, I have spoken to...
Matrix 70 looselay vinyl ‘wins through in Southampton’
IN an award-winning project, Moduleo Matrix 70 looselay vinyl from Unilin Flooring has been chosen for the BAT Innovation Centre in Southampton.The BAT Innovation...
Stoneage carpet tiles specified for London office
BALSAN supplied its Stoneage carpet tile collection for the London office of Octopus and Kraken Energy, reportedly providing a flooring solution intended to meet...
‘Producing great products is always our top priority’
Richard Moore, commercial director at Causeway Carpets, discusses heritage-led manufacturing, challenges, product differentiation and Causeway Carpets’ growth ambitions
When and why did you join the...
Why you can’t afford flooring to be an afterthought
Selecting the right screed can save time, reduce costs, and improve sustainability in construction says BEN BLAND
BETWEEN April 2025 and June 2025 only 7,000...
Artificial intelligence in HR and recruitment
AI is transforming HR and recruitment, but legal, ethical, and operational risks remain significant, says Steph Marsh
ARTIFICIAL intelligence is rapidly reshaping recruitment and HR...
‘Counter the crisis’ with LeoLine
WHEN finances are under pressure and a new floor is desperately needed, LeoLine is just the thing says the company.As the cost of living...
‘Ensure comfort for your knees in the toughest conditions with FENTO Board M2’
FENTO, which describes itself as the world leader in ergonomic knee protection, has launched ‘the award-winning FENTO Board M2, an ergonomically designed kneeboard for...
Screeds in the UK – the future has begun!
Liquid screeds are transforming UK construction, driven by efficiency gains,labour shortages, and modern building demands, says Andy Vincent
MOST observers would have noticed a big...
‘A Superhero installation from ADP’
ADP has been established for 20 years and in that time says it’s completed thousands of successful commercial and retail installation projects. ADP says...
Chipboard challenge
Chris McQuade shares a practical, timesaving solution for preparing chipboardsubfloors without overboarding or added complexity
CONTINUING the format of recent technical advice articles drawing on...
‘The timeless elegance of Mayfair’
CAUSEWAY Carpets has launched Mayfair, a wool carpet crafted to reflect British design sensibilities.‘Crafted from 100% pure new wool in a resilient four-ply yarn,...
ProKnee AP16 kneepad ‘is built to be rebuilt’
THE ProKnee AP16 all-purpose kneepad has been designed for longevity, says the company. It adds: ‘With all parts replaceable, the same pair can be...
When a new carpet goes wrong
A luxury hotel’s seven-month-old carpet revealed costly mistakes in specification,installation, and ongoing maintenance, says Richard Renouf
IT was a prestigious country hotel and the owners...
‘New Year, new LayRed: The next generation of engineered vinyl flooring’
‘WATERPROOF, stylish and with the performance and comfort for everywhere in the home, Moduleo LayRed is the future of engineered vinyl flooring’, says the...
Competence, compliance and better information in contract flooring
As expectations tighten, contract flooring focuses on competence, compliance and better information across real projects, says Adam Jones
2025 has been another year of tightening...




















