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Spotlight on Tremco’s Moisture Tolerant Latex Underlayment SX302
To ensure the success of any floor finish, choosing the right smoothing compound is critical,...
Encaustic care –prevention is better than cure
Encaustic tiles have become a timeless classic and deservedly so. Mark Atkins explains why.
ENCAUSTIC tiles...
MAPEI UltraCare: Comprehensive floor maintenance solutions with CO₂ offset certification
MAPEI says its UltraCare range provides solutions for every step of floor maintenance, as well...
ECOPROTEC: Sustainable surface care solutions for contract and landscape sectors
DEVELOPED for the contract and landscape sectors, the ECOPROTEC range includes sustainable surface care products...
Exploring Flowcrete & Tremco’s Continued Screed Innovation
Screeds in Modern Construction
Modern construction programmes impose significant requirements on products and today’s floor screed...
Biswell Flooring, awell-established,reputable contractor
This month we profile Biswell Flooring, an expert in the full range of soft flooring...
Presidential plans
In Alan’s first column as CFA president, he outlines his main priorities in the role,...
State of trade update: contract flooring industry in 2024
This year’s membership return reveals significant insights into the challenges and progresswithin the sector, particularly...
Mapei joins net zero carbon in operation spec at academy
MAPEI floor preparation and fixing products have featured as part of a net zero carbon...
UltraFloor is ‘teacher’s pet’ at South West College
H&J MARTIN has utilised UltraFloor’s Level IT Two smoothing underlayment to complete a 350sq m...
The impact of technology on the construction industry
Thomas Goodman goes over a range of modern technological advancements in the construction industry and...
Underfloor heating systems – commissioned to commission
If a complete flooring system is installed and the UFH system is only turned on...
Money-saving expert
Neil Sanders provides ways to save money without compromising on installation quality.
WITH inflation having a...
Why training is important in the flowing screeds sector
Tackling the skills deficit in the construction sector with regard to the installation of flowing...
The changing ways we see and use hardwood floors
We’re seeing fundamental change in how we select our building products in terms of their...
Shaw Contract produces new PVC-free resilient flooring
THE LVT market has grown substantially, yet in recent years, some leading architecture and design...
Princess Frederica C of E Primary School, London
Nouveau Composition Carpet tiles are designed for high durability and ease of maintenance, making them...
LeoLine Powers up vinyl with premium
LeoLine Premium is a sheet vinyl floor with a clear difference. From the very first...
Abingdon flooring launches into new markets
Retailers making the trip to The Flooring Show got the chance to see the latest...
Kerakoll introduces innovative stockist locator to enhance customer experience
Kerakoll UK is excited to announce the launch of its brand-new stockist locator, an innovative...
Mustang Slate makes its mark at Elegant Touch Beauty salon
Elegant Touch Beauty is an award-winning beauty salon in Willington, Derbyshire. It’s marina location offers...
New F. Ball smoothing compound provides A* finish
F. Ball and Co. Ltd.’s new high flow, two-component smoothing compound, Stopgap 1400, has delivered...
Trafford Veterans enjoy donated products from Gerflor and Gradus
Trafford Veterans is a group of armed forces veterans, emergency service personnel and local volunteers,...
ProKnee rubber boots withstand toughest jobsites
We are often asked if our kneepads can work on extreme/tough surfaces. The answer is...
Junckers launches new collection
Junckers has launched Oak Nature, a new plank floor made in solid oak that makes...
Mapei offers cleaning and maintenance products
Mapei’s UltraCare range provides solutions for every step of floor maintenance, as well as problem-solvers...
Design for neurodiversity: driving change for the better
ACCESSIBLE design, design for neurodiversity, inclusive design – these are not new terms, but seeing...
Smoothing Compounds: Types & Purposes
Whether you are working on a new build or refurbishment construction project, as a contractor,...
Mondéco Rapide by Flowcrete (a brand of Tremco CPG UK)
Flowcrete's seamless terrazzo flooring, Mondéco, has been used the world over, bringing the ultimate in...
Rawson Carpet Solutions have released a new structured nylon carpet
URBAN CAMO is a solution dyed nylon carpet tile with modern patterning that can complement...
ARDEX Group UK shortlisted for prestigious industry awards
The ARDEX Group UK – manufacturer and supplier of specialist building materials for flooring and...
Give your space stand out style with Moduleo Moods
Moduleo Moods has been used to bring inspirational flooring design to hotels, offices, restaurants, shops...
Avoiding distress
Flooring businesses can fail, so prepare for this by putting in place robust processes
News came...
Correct preparation is key
Aaron gives an overview of how Altro offers its training courses on how to fit...
Training Plans – It’s time to embrace the rise in LVT flooring by unlocking the full potential on investing in staff training
THE planning of training within any business, regardless of its size cannot be overstated, it...
Tarkett: It’s not just about flooring,it’s about interior trends
Miriam Hall, LVT specialist at Tarkett, elaborates on her experience in the LVT market and...
Stroolmount: This LVT mistake could cost you £1000s
IF you specify, supply or help customers choose LVTs, this article could save you a...
Quick-Step’s Alpha Vinyl is ‘leader of the pack’
QUICK-STEP is synonymous with innovation and refinement and its Alpha Vinyl collection is no different....
Looking ‘Intoo’ Moduleo’s latest vinyl floor
MODULEO Intoo 55 is described by the company as the no-hassle loose-lay vinyl floor for...
Harvey Maria introduces ‘stylish new studio display’
HARVEY MARIA has added a brand-new studio display to its retail point-of-sale portfolio. The stylish...
Floorwise sheds light on its LVT flooring solutions
LUXURY vinyl is flooring’s growth area with homes and businesses embracing the product’s easy living...
F Ball’s System LVT range:‘Optimum results, guaranteed’
GIVEN the premium associated with LVTs and customers’ high expectations for finished results, it’s useful...
HTMX Global enters UK LVT market
IN the ever-evolving world of commercial flooring, one name has consistently stood out as a...
The Independent Flooring Group offers new LVT collection
TRUELVT is the LVT that carries a seven-year guarantee, delivering true style and performance in...
A Tremco system solution for LVT floors
THE subfloor serves as the foundation for the entire flooring system, and using TREMCO’s full...
Rapid resilient fixing with Mapei’s Ultrabond ECO 4 LVT
MAPEI’s wide range of installation products includes adhesives for all types of floor and tile...
ADP offers sampling service
SAMPLEWORX is a dedicated flooring industry sample production company with 50 years of combined specialist...
Testing a subfloor for moisture content is REALLY important before fitting LVT
Richard Catt provides an overview of the importance of testing subfloors when it comes to...
Mapei floor preparation system is used at Islington Wharf
A MAPEI system has been used to complete an extensive LVT floor installation at Islington...
LVT: Don’t slip up on design
Paul Rogers explains what makes a floor officially a safety floor and how to combine...
LVT: The key to enhancing the in-office experience
Mark Griffin elaborates on how the work environment can be affected by installing LVTs in...
Resilient floor renewal: What is it and why is it important?
Tony talks about the benefits of resilient floor renewal compared to new installations.
THE tables have...
Key trends shaping the LVT market
Harry elaborates on the future landscape of LVTs.
LVT flooring has rapidly evolved, gaining significant traction...
Milliken announces three popular collections converting to lowest carbon footprint yarn
Milliken Floors is proud to announce that Universal Fiber’s ground-breaking and sustainable Thrive matter yarn...
The Flooring Show 2024: A record-breaking celebration of innovation and networking
Celebrating its largest edition to date, The Flooring Show welcomed hundreds of brands and thousands...
A Labour government for business?
Adam Bernstein looks at what a Labour government could have in store for business over...
Factors to consider while installing LVTs
Matthew Mowfoth stresses the importance of ensuring the subfloor is correct before installing LVTs.
THERE are...
Collaboration to seek better solutions for waste
COLLABORATION was the theme for this year’s Carpet Recycling UK (CRUK) annual conference.A packed agenda...
An unparallelled dedication to quality
AG Flooring, founded by Alan Gayle in 1989, is a mainstay of the commercial flooring...
How to prepare the floor for LVT floorcoverings
Steve Dykes goes into detail about considerations that should be taken when preparing a subfloor.
LVTs...
EGGER: Time for more trees please
A HOUSE of Commons committee report, published in 2023, stated that woodland cover would need...
All’s well that ends well
Two inconveniently timed inspection call outs for Richard Renouf had a satisfactory outcome when the...
Shaun Wadsworth wins Outstanding Achievement Award
At the CFJ Flooring Industry Awards held at Dallas Burston Polo Club, Coventry on 6...
Scotland networking lunch and golf competition
The Scottish networking lunch, golf competition and dinner took place earlier this month with a...
Snickers Workwear’s new Softshell Windproof Trousers for autumn
LONG-LASTING, innovative fabrics for comfort, sustainability and longevity are the hallmark of Snickers Workwear Work...
Job applicants with criminal records?
Employers need to tread carefully to prevent inappropriate individuals from taking positions where they may...
CFA becomes official partner for InstallerSHOW 2025
The CFA, along with FITA and the NICF, is delighted to confirm that all three...
Members in demand
With the October issue of CFJ, Richard Catt launches this year’s hard copy CFA Members’...
ProKnee: Which of our sets of kneepads is the best?
PROKNEE says it offers a full line of knee protection to suit all comfort levels...
Sustainable system specified at BREEAM Excellent hospital
A RESILIENT floor installation has been completed at the new Forest of Dean Community Hospital...
‘Fast and easy refurbishment’ with Gracetex
GRACETEX is described as the fast and easy sheet vinyl floor from Beauflor for refurbishment.‘With...
John Green relays a timesaving solution for preparing chipboard subfloorsChipboard challenge
CONTINUING the format of recent technical advice articles drawing on real-life situations where F Ball’s...
‘New, fresh and tonal colour palette’ for Altro Whiterock Satins
ALTRO Whiterock Satins wall range has what it describes as an exciting new palette, with...
Debunking common flooring myths
Neel Bradham debunks some common misconceptions and gives you the flooring facts –so you can...
F Ball adds Stopgap 1500 to marine-approved products
F BALL and Co’s Stopgap 1500 high performance, water-mix smoothing compound has been added to...
Is it time for a global ban?
Rachael Morgan points out that regional efforts, while commendable, aren’t sufficient to address the global...
Recofloor‘ saves time, provides clean waste disposal’ for refurbishment
FACED with the logistical challenges of waste disposal for a flooring project at the heart...
Moduleo: Make more of floors with Moduleo LayRed
ENGINEERED with integrated underlay and easy click installation, Moduleo LayRed is described by the company...
Meet the flooring sandwich…
Applying the phrase ‘the meat in the sandwich’, Rob Russell explains the recipe forchoosing the...
IVC: Why 70 is the magic number
WHEN it comes to unlocking the ultimate in heavy-duty performance with IVC Commercial heterogeneous vinyl...
F Ball’s products work together to ensure subfloors are prepared correctly
Carpet tiles over raised access flooring is a common flooring combination in commercial environments. However, this type of project requires...
The long-term benefit of protecting your knees at work
When you’re buying workwear, look for the brand that is tested and certified for performance,...
‘Step Intoo a brighter future’
WITH looselay installation, the Intoo 55 range is a positive step toward a brighter future,...
Leading by ‘exsample’
Andrew Biss explains why it’s important to invest in the collection samples for clients on...
Construction industry aims for 30% CO2 reduction by 2030
Murielle Goubard discusses how the construction industry can cut industrial emissions by up to three-quarters...
Get a comfier home with Comfytex, says LeoLine
WITH ‘inspirational flooring designs that bring a unique sense of style and the supreme feel...
Business owners need to think about the future for their businesses
If younger generations don’t join the industry, business owners will need to thinkabout the future...
‘Make it Floorwise for a fantastic LVT installation’
WITH ‘everything needed to start off a fantastic LVT floor’, Floorwise says it makes it...
‘The alpha in the room’
ALPHA Vinyl is the vinyl floor collection from Quick-Step that’s described by the company as...
‘Lock-in low impact with LION Floor’
WHEN it comes to delivering a high-quality resilient floor, installers are reportedly turning to LION...
Forbo expands design possibilities with new Tessera Teviot Phase collection
FORBO Flooring Systems says it’s enhanced its established Tessera carpet tile collection with the introduction...
Husqvarna introduces new range of large floor grinders
Husqvarna Construction announces the launch of a new range of large planetary floor grinders. All...
Alternative Flooring thanks its purchasing, operations director for invaluable service
TIM Cater, purchasing and operations director, left Alternative Flooring at the end of September. While...
F Ball appoints new technical representative
F BALL and Co has appointed Kyle Malcolm as technical representative for eastern England.As one...
New HSEQ manager to strengthen health and safety at Kemtile
KEMTILE, a division of Stonhard, has announced it has appointed Jamie Eydman to manage health,...
F Ball’s Alan McEwan appointed CFA president
ALAN McEwan, F Ball and Co technical representative for Scotland, has been appointed president of...
Shortage of tradespeople: the far-reaching effects on the UK economy
THE UK is currently struggling with a significant shortage of skilled tradespeople, a crisis that...
Construction company fined £2.345m after worker drowned in river
A CONSTRUCTION company has been fined following the death of a worker. Gary Webster lost...
Vibrant Northstowe town centre one step closer
HOMES England has signed a collaboration agreement with developers Keepmoat and Capital&Centric, to accelerate the...
Base rate cut welcomed by small firms as first step towardsbetter lending environment
FOLLOWING the decision by the Bank of England to cut the base rate to 5%,...