News & features on Vinyl
CFA appoints Mark Graham as new training manager
The Contract Flooring Association (CFA) has appointed Mark Graham as its new training manager, with responsibility for supporting the association’s training activities and the...
Give Homes the Premium Touch with LeoLine
LeoLine’s Premium Elite bridges the gap between cushion vinyl and LVT bringing the look without the drawback of complex and costly installation.
For many,...
Carpets of quality just when you need them
Causeway Carpets now delivers its quality wool, wool-rich and polyester carpets in just a matter of days, allowing stores nationwide to access to its...
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 performance, style and value needed for social housing projects,...
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 are affordable for providers and developers, and which reportedly...
EXCLUSIVE Flooring retailer develops AI-powered planning software
Tony Wilkinson has spent more than two decades in the flooring industry, progressing from apprentice carpet fitter to business owner.
Now, the managing director of...
Reader-voted finalists revealed for CFJ Awards 2026
THE finalists for the prestigious Manufacturer of the Year and Distributor of the Year categories at the 2026 CFJ Awards have now been confirmed...
Acoustic performance meets contemporary LVT design in ‘All-in-One’Allura Decibel update
FORBO Flooring Systems has unveiled the latest update to its Allura Decibel luxury vinyl tile (LVT) collection, bringing together ‘superior acoustic performance and a...
Artiste is new cushion vinyl collection from LeoLine
FULL of gorgeous, patterned looks that lift any home out of the ordinary, Artiste is the new cushion vinyl collection from LeoLine, says the...
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 of the ‘new and improved’ Isocrete Flowing K, developed...
The Craft Collection is ‘where art meets rug craft’
THE Craft Collection from Louis De Poortere is where artistic interpretation meets rug craftmanship for a series of bold, expressive Ecorugs designs, says the...
‘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 a premium quality flooring grade plywood that’s fully...
Anything but flooring
Tommee O’Hara - managing director, Bridge Flooring, a flooring contractor and a lifelong Arsenal supporter
FOOTBALL, at the moment – that really grinds my gears....
The floor is yours
Joe Norris - business development manager of Nationwide Flooring
Did you ever get into trouble at school, and if so, why?No, I was actually...
Character sketch
Steve Jones - creator, BillyBot
RESISTANCE is futile. It isn‘t something Steve Jones ever actually says. But spend an hour with the man, and you‘ll...
A week in the life of…
Dave Caldwell - managing director of OSS Commercial Flooring
MY alarm goes off at 5.15am every morning. Breakfast is always the same: protein granola...
Company profile
The challenge that changed everything How business turmoil during Covid-19 taught the founder of 360 Degree Flooring to trust his instincts while balancing...
Trade talk
Helen HollandThe managing director of New Homes Flooring tells David Strydom that although most of her company’s work is domestic newbuild housing, market changes...
On the move – Qualified
Akeel Ahmed, Wayne Briers and Chris ClohertySenior members of Kemtile’s management team are better equipped to lead and contribute to its business growth plans...
On the move – Appointed
Heidi O’SheaPerformance Technology Group has appointed Heidi O’Shea as head of marketing. Heidi will drive marketing strategy for the group’s five specialist construction products...





















