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Reader-voted finalists revealed for CFJ Awards 2026
THE finalists for the prestigious Manufacturer of the Year and Distributor of the Year categories...
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...
Artiste is new cushion vinyl collection from LeoLine
FULL of gorgeous, patterned looks that lift any home out of the ordinary, Artiste is...
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...
The Craft Collection is ‘where art meets rug craft’
THE Craft Collection from Louis De Poortere is where artistic interpretation meets rug craftmanship for...
‘Get ready for any floor with Floorwise FloorPly’
FLOORPLY is the new diamond mark certified flooring grade plywood from floorwise. If you’re looking...
Anything but flooring
Tommee O’Hara - managing director, Bridge Flooring, a flooring contractor and a lifelong Arsenal supporter
FOOTBALL,...
The floor is yours
Joe Norris - business development manager of Nationwide Flooring
Did you ever get into trouble...
Character sketch
Steve Jones - creator, BillyBot
RESISTANCE is futile. It isn‘t something Steve Jones ever actually says....
A week in the life of…
Dave Caldwell - managing director of OSS Commercial Flooring
MY alarm goes off at 5.15am...
Company profile
The challenge that changed everything How business turmoil during Covid-19 taught the founder of...
Trade talk
Helen HollandThe managing director of New Homes Flooring tells David Strydom that although most of...
On the move – Qualified
Akeel Ahmed, Wayne Briers and Chris ClohertySenior members of Kemtile’s management team are better equipped...
On the move – Appointed
Heidi O’SheaPerformance Technology Group has appointed Heidi O’Shea as head of marketing. Heidi will drive...
On the move – Appointed
Marta Cybula, Anthony Cristoforo and Tracy Bilham-WillsKelmore, a manufacturer of tiling and flooring preparation products,...
F Ball celebrates 140 years at The Flooring Show South
F BALL and Co exhibited at the inaugural Flooring Show South exhibition as a launch...
CFA gives tribute to Hamish MacGregor (1952-2026)
OBITUARY
IT was with great sadness that the Contract Flooring Association (CFA) learned of the passing...
2026 sustainability awards winners revealed by Recofloor
RECOFLOOR has announced the winners of its 2026 Recofloor Awards, recognising flooring contractors, distributors and...
ARDEX announces official reopening of ARDEXacademy North in Stoke-on-Trent
ARDEXacademy North in Stoke-on-Trent has reopened following a significant programme of renovation and investment.Says ARDEX:...
Likewise reports ‘strong 2025 results, impressive start to 2026’
‘FAST-growing’ flooring distributor Likewise Group made further progress towards its £200m turnover target in 2025,...
Mapei UK marks continued expansion with new distribution centre
MAPEI UK has acquired new warehousing and offices as part of its continued expansion. The...
‘Creating sustainable hardwood floors that last’
Junckers has manufactured solid hardwood floors for over 60 years, combining durability, low carbon impact...
‘Controllable power for your paddles with Roberts’
ROBERTS, a brand of QEP, has launched the Roberts 18V Cordless Power Mixer, which it...
New welders from Leister ‘the most compact welding tools with advanced technology’
TOOLS & WORKWEAR
THE new HOT JET 302A and HOT JET 500A welders from Leister are...
ProKnee kneepads: ‘Two cushion options for optimal comfort’
TOOLS & WORKWEAR
PROKNEE kneepads offer you a choice of two cushion thickness options (5/8in and...
The real cost of using the wrong product
STONE & CERAMIC FLOORINGPoor maintenance advice and incorrect cleaning products can cause costly damage to...
Keraflex Extra S1 Zero joins Mapei Zero Line
STONE & CERAMIC FLOORING
The ‘high performance, flexible cementitious’ adhesive – now with CO2 fully offset...
Mapei launches UltraCare 5 Sides Sealer, the pre-fix protector for stone
STONE & CERAMIC FLOORINGSUITABLE for summer landscaping projects, Mapei’s pre-fix tile protector – UltraCare 5...
Nicobond expands into heavy-duty flooringwith Ronacrete acquisition
COMPANY SHOWCASE
The move marks a major step in Nicobond’s continued growth, with the business reporting...
‘A flooring solution built to withstand test of time’
NATURAL FLOORING
WHEN it comes to commercial interiors, floorcoverings need to do more than simply look...
What you need to know about the DfE’s new requirements
FLOORING IN EDUCATIONEARLIER this year, the Department for Education released a new construction framework for...
‘F Ball achieves 100% at top London school’
FLOORING IN EDUCATIONSPECIALIST floor smoothing compounds and adhesives from F Ball and Co have been...
Mapei launches flooring specification guide for education environments
FLOORING IN EDUCATIONA VALUABLE specification companion, Mapei’s education brochure explores the key considerations and demands...
UltraFloor delivers ‘safe and durable transformation’ at primary school
FLOORING IN EDUCATION
A MAJOR flooring refurbishment at Meadow Farm Primary School has been successfully completed,...
Designing smarter education spaces, from concept to completion
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEWAs education environments evolve, Shaw Contract is helping contractors unlock opportunities through design, UK...
Milliken highlights circular flooring solutions for contractors at Clerkenwell Design Week
For Kate Burnett, director of product and strategy development at Milliken, the future of flooring...
F Ball ‘beats the clock’ at Worcestershire County Cricket Club
F BALL and Co’s Stopgap 1200 ‘high-performance’ smoothing compound and Styccobond adhesives were used to...
UltraFloor supports precision flooring installation at new healthcare facility
A NEW healthcare facility located in The Belfry Shopping Centre has been successfully completed with...
Dementia care provider gets ‘home from home’ feel with Altro
A PACKAGE of specialist products from Altro has helped deliver a ‘home from home’ refurb...
Why flooring complaints need standards, not customer opinions
In the second part of his guide to flooring inspections, Richard Renouf explains why evidence,...
Warm weather product storage done right
Warm weather can ruin flooring products faster than cold, making correct storage and handling absolutely...
Raising the level
Andy Mees elaborates on solutions for situations where floor levels need raising quickly and easily
THERE’s...
End of term review
As his two-year tenure as CFA president comes to an end, Alan McEwan looks back...
Delivering pace without compromise in retail fit-outs
Retail fit-outs demand speed, precision and coordination, with quality increasingly critical across fast-moving refurbishment programmes,...
EXCLUSIVE Meet Steve Jones, the flooring industry’s new tech bro – and his AI app, BillyBot
The July edition of CFJ will contain an exclusive interview with Steve Jones, founder of...
A New Era for Rubber Flooring Starts with noravant timber
noravant timber is redesigning what rubber flooring can do. It's the industry's first woodgrain design...
Tricas Flooring completes 3,500sqm refurbishment at Bournemouth Care Home
Tricas Flooring has successfully completed a comprehensive 3,500sqm flooring refurbishment project at a BUPA care...
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...
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...








































































































