New BAL AF Max ‘removes need for uncoupling mats’
BAL has launched an innovation into the tiling market which, it says, performs as an...
Refreshed nora by Interface collection ‘pairs classic design with on-trend colours’
INTERFACE, a global flooring solutions company and sustainability leader, has introduced refreshed colourways for its...
‘Quick-Step Impressive: The first creak-free waterproof herringbone laminate’
THE new-look Quick-Step Impressive collection is said to bring larger patterns, new structures and the...
‘Make short work of waterproof flooring with next generation of Moduleo LayRed’
IF your project needs a floor that’s fast and easy to install and which brings...
‘Give rooms a stylish uplift’ with LeoLine’s Novus
GET the freshest flooring trends with the Novus cushion vinyl collection from LeoLine, says the...
‘Go beyond social housing standards with Beauflor’
BEAUFLOR sheet vinyl floors go beyond standards to improve the quality of social housing, says...
Stocking stuffer ideas: The ProKnee Bomber Pad
NEW for 2025 from the US manufacturer that says it produces the only custom-fit kneepads...
Floorwise launches ‘premium memory foam underlay’
FLOORWISE has launched Lumiere which it describes as a premium quality underlay created using only...
‘Quieter classrooms’ with Optimise 70, says IVC
FOR contractors tasked with classroom refurbishments, Optimise 70 could well be the perfect recommendation, says...
Celebrate the ‘magnificence of a traditional craft’ with Louis De Poortere
WHEN it comes to carpets of exceptional quality, there’s nothing to rival the traditional craftmanship...
Designed for performance, competitively priced, built for the planet
SHAW Contract has the design, the sustainability, and the price range, but crucially, it also...
Think Group invests in new talent to accelerate growth and innovation
YORKSHIRE-based textile manufacturer Think Group (formerly James Robinson Fibres/Texfelt) is celebrating one year since its...
Global flooring brand ‘strengthens UK and Ireland leadership’ with new country manager
PARADOR, which describes itself as the industry leader in premium flooring, has announced the promotion...
Kemtile welcomes back Jay Livingstone
KEMTILE has welcomed back Jay Livingstone as sales and business development manager, to help drive...
OBITUARY | SHAUN BOLAND
IT is with deep sadness Polyflor confirms the passing of Shaun Boland (66), Polyflor technical...
Carl Nicol to retire from Westcotes after nearly five decades in the industry
CARL Nicol, founder of Westcotes Flooring and winner of the 2023 CFJ Lifetime Achievement Award,...
Flanders Flooring Days: Gateway to the heart of Europe’s flooring industry
INNOVATION, sustainability and, above all, quality: that is what defines modern flooring. Across Europe, businesses...
‘VEEUZE strengthens UK presence at Flooring Show’
‘HARROGATE marked our second appearance at the Flooring Show, and for us it was a...
‘Quick-Step impresses at Harrogate’
THE Flooring Show saw Quick-Step welcome one of Belgium’s iconic landmarks to the halls of...
Causeway Carpets unveils new look in Harrogate
CAUSEWAY Carpets used The Flooring Show to unveil what it describes as a bold brand...
Moduleo ‘cooks up a storm’ in Harrogate
MODULEO’s innovation kitchen took visitors on a journey of discovery at The Flooring Show and...
F Ball to showcase products at Cruise Ship Interiors Design Expo Europe
F BALL and Co will showcase its marine-certified floor preparation products and adhesives for optimising...
150 years strong: Nicholls & Clarke says it marks historic milestone
2025 has been an exciting year for the Nicholls & Clarke Group (N&C) as it...
New data reveals UK’s hard flooring divide
NEW analysis of consumer search data, conducted by UK Flooring Direct, highlights the divide in...
Sustainability Initiative Award to be judged by UKSFA’s Cathie Clarke
KICK-START Publishing, which publishes CFJ, is delighted to announce Cathie Clarke, CEO of UKSFA, will...
Shane Moore joins CFJ Awards 2026 judging panel
CONTRACTOR Shane Moore is due to join the independent CFJ Awards judging panel for the...
Optimising the appearance and longevity of wood flooring installations
WOOD flooring is an investment that delivers warmth, character and visual appeal to any room....
‘Here’s strength in flexibility!’
SAY hello to all you'll ever need to permanently bond your flooring, skirting and panels,...
Magnetic wood flooring – the next generation
DESIGNERS and specifiers in workspace have been advocating for magnetic wood floors for a while...
Sustainability and design excellence can work in perfect harmony
IN a market dominated by artificial finishes and mass-produced materials, Granorte remains a brand of...
Trending now: the natural look
OAK Nature is Junckers’ new plank floor made in solid oak that is said to...
Heritage ‘craftmanship meets innovation’ in new 20mm heritage parquet collection
ATKINSON & KIRBY has expanded its engineered wood flooring range with the launch of its...
Wood flooring adhesive products help with A* refurbishment at Staffordshire school
F BALL and Co’s Styccobond B95 high performance wood flooring adhesive has been used to...
Dinesen unveils Dinesen Apartment by David Thulstrup
Dinesen, Denmark's ‘leading manufacturer of high-end wooden flooring’, has announced the opening of the Dinesen...
Ted Todd launch six new extra wide, extra thick floors
TED Todd, which describes itself as a specialist in engineered wood flooring, has announced the...
‘Feel-good flooring with double water protection’
EGGER NatureSense Aqua+ is described by the company as an outstanding flooring with extra water...
‘New ranges and enhanced distribution strengthen innovator of wood flooring sector’
BJELIN, which describes itself as the market leader in the hardened wood flooring sector has...
From product to partnership: educating the industry on sustainability
IN an era where sustainability is reshaping every corner of the construction sector, Junckers, one...
Get F. Ball’s free RAG app
The mobile app version of F. Ball’s Recommended Adhesives Guide (RAG®) has emerged as the...
Liquid screed stars in nursing home renovation
FOREST Place Nursing Home required comprehensive renovation to improve its facilities. A critical component of...
F Ball and Co chosen for Cairo hospital installation
A ‘HIGH-performance smoothing compound and adhesives’ from F Ball and Co have been chosen to...
‘From screed to safety: Flooring success at Paddock Wood Medical Distribution Centre’
SPECIALIST Flooring Group has delivered a fast-track flooring project at the NHS Paddock Wood Medical...
From small acorns…
PART ONE | Cromer Carpets founder Graham Burdett has been in flooring since his teens...
The CFA Flooring Apprentice of the Year Competition is returning for 2026!
If you employ a superb flooring apprentice who is adding value to your business, with...
Final Call – CFA Spring Ball 2026 Booking Deadline Approaching!
Don’t miss your chance to join us for the CFA Spring Ball 2026 at the...
CFA supports industry wide concerns over proposed apprenticeship duration and assessment reforms
The Contract Flooring Association (CFA) has formally added its support to the open industry-letter spear-headed...
CFA responds to landmark government consultationon payments and retention
This summer’s government consultation on payment and retentions marked a rare opportunity to tackle late...
New look for Shelter Scotland’s Botanics Community Shop in Glasgow
SHELTER Scotland’s Botanics Community Shop in Glasgow has revealed a fresh new design, created in...
F Ball in the mix for photo finish at Ascot restaurant
F BALL and Co’s Stopgap 1200 and dual-bond adhesive system have been used by flooring...
In conversation with British Wool
Lauren McCarthy marked this year’s Wool Month by speaking to Graham Clark, director of marketing...
Flooring failure fix
Chris McQuade shares how F Ball’s technical team resolved a real flooring failure caused...
Surface prep can make or break a floor
Rob Russell explains why mechanical surface prep is the difference between floor success and failure
PART...
The gold standard: FITA and WEBS continue thejourney for apprenticeship excellence
Four years on, the FITA and WEBS apprenticeship partnership is setting national standards, producing confident,...
‘How our smart adhesives drive innovation, sustainabilityand faster flooring installations’
Rob Russell, technical consultant at Bostik UK, shares insights on innovation, sustainability, and what makes...
THE SUSTAINABLE PROBLEM
Sustainable is flooring’s favourite buzzword, but its true meaning often gets lost, leaving a fine...
Sustainability Initiative Award to be judged by UKSFA’s Cathie Clarke
KICK-START Publishing, which publishes CFJ, is delighted to announce Cathie Clarke, CEO of UKSFA, will...
Rubber Entrance Matting Inserts – An Underutilised Star! ⭐️
Using rubber inserts in your Entrance Matting is practical and versatile. Yet rubber is surprisingly...
Shane Moore joins CFJ Awards 2026 judging panel
Contractor Shane Moore is due to join the independent CFJ Awards judging panel for the...
Entries now open for 2026 CFJ Awards
ENTRIES for the 2026 CFJ Awards have officially opened.
If you have an installation that’s worth...
Research shows: More than half of Britons wouldn’t consider a fixer-upper
Over 80% of Britons sometimes put off a DIY task
Many Britons struggle with procrastinating on...
ARDEX Group UK announces the passing of esteemed colleague Karl Marsh
It is with great sadness that ARDEX Group UK announces the passing of Area Sales...
Leading Edge: what’s ahead in our 2025 adhesives and smoothing compounds market reports
LATER this year, Leading Edge will publish the latest editions of two of our multi–client...
Flooring meets AI: The next step in product visualisation
THE way people choose flooring products and other interior design items is changing rapidly and...
Sparkling standards: PERI’s Diamond-marked plywood raises the floor
PERI is best known as one of the world’s leading providers of advanced formwork and...
fibre’s five: reimagined contract ranges take centre stage at Flooring Show
FOR nearly two decades, fibre has been quietly reshaping the flooring market with a commitment...
Fassa Bortolo has arrived, making its mark on UK flooring and construction
FASSA Bortolo is staking its claim in the UK market, ensuring contractors, specifiers, and distributors...
Egger marks 30 years as a powerhousein laminate innovation
NEXT year marks a significant milestone for Egger: the company will celebrate 30 years of...
Future-ready: Woodura flooring leads the way
BJELIN UK has quickly made a name for itself in the flooring sector, bringing a...
Artisan Luxury Flooring: Where customers become part of the family
IN the world of flooring, few names have risen as swiftly and confidently as Artisan...
‘Number of F Ball recycling points at wholesaler partners increases in response to positive reception’
THE F Ball recycling scheme reportedly provides locations across the country where flooring contractors can...
‘Independently tested for real life’
THE machine washability of Louis De Poortere’s EcoRugs has reportedly been put to the test...
Kerakoll products gain EPD certification
KERAKOLL UK says it’s pleased to announce several of its UK manufactured products have recently...
Mapei set to extend Zero Line with six resilient products
MAPEI is set to extend its Zero Line with the introduction of six resilient products...
‘Fast-track smoothing compounds for refurbishments’
FLOORING contractors installing floorcoverings in social housing settings often face pressure to complete projects as...
Foundations for fair housing
Flooring in social housing has to be tough and versatile
BEAUFLOR provides cost-effective and durable sheet...
Karndean partners with social housing providers to enhance UK homes
KARNDEAN Designflooring is stepping up its presence in the UK’s social and affordable housing sector...
When the rubber hits the road
Rubber and linoleum make up a significant proportion of the smooth market
NEIL Sanders, technical director...
Forbo’s Marmoleum mission: training the next generation of linoleum fitters
AS demand for sustainable flooring grows, Forbo Flooring Systems is leading the charge to revive...
CFA Spring Ball 2026 – Reminder
Just a reminder that we are now taking bookings for our Spring Ball taking place...
CFA 2025/2026 Members’Handbook published
The latest edition of the CFA Members’ Handbook for 2025/2026 was published in October and...
Manufacturers/Distributors Joint Committee – December meeting
The next meeting of our joint manufacturer/distributor committee is taking place on Tuesday 2 December...
Helen Tidmarsh wins Outstanding Achievement Award
At the CFJ Flooring Industry Awards held at Dallas Burston Polo Club, Coventry on 5...
The role of training
Without sustained investment in training, the UK flooring industry risks an even deeper skills crisis,...
Kemtile showcased single source flooring solutions at PPMA 2025
KEMTILE says it used PPMA 2025 to engage prospective customers on the benefits of coming...
Carpet tile tackifiers: the practical choice
CARPET tile tackifiers provide a permanently tacky film to prevent ‘looselay’ carpet tiles from moving...
Sustainable flooring solutions enhance JetBrains’ new Amsterdam HQ
THE contemporary JetBrains office in Terrace Tower, Amsterdam, reportedly represents its innovative prowess while showcasing...
Damage control
YOU can’t beat a real marble surface. Not only is it absolutely stunning but it’s...
Looking after limestone: a practical guide to cleaning and maintenance in the home
LIMESTONE is a favourite in UK homes, often found in kitchens, hallways, and open-plan spaces....
‘A range for all types of natural and engineered stone’
DEVELOPED for the contract and landscape sectors, the ECOPROTEC range includes sustainable surface care products...
‘Eco-friendly cleaning and maintenance withStorm Diamond Pads’
SUSTAINABILITY is no longer an option – it’s an expectation. More businesses are looking for...
‘A lifetime of beautiful wood flooring’
WOOD for Life, the ‘clever technology’ from Quick-Step, reportedly ensures wood floors are protected to...
Polish meets performance
Users of flooring need to be made aware of products for cleaning and maintenance
MAPEI’s UltraCare...
When is an apprenticeship not an apprenticeship?
Apprenticeships are often misunderstood in flooring, with the term used loosely to describe everything from...
Four reasons to have an open mind on skillsand training
In the last of his round-ups concerning the contractor profiles he’s written for CFJ over...
How main contractors can improve their flooring projects
Main contractors can avoid costly mistakes and achieve better project outcomesby taking a proactive approach...
Natural materials take centre stage at Chelsea Kitchen
AN opulent home located in the historic Sloane Building in Chelsea, the Chelsea Kitchen is...
Cemfloor’s ‘exceptional thermal conductivity’ gives a lesson at Springmoor Grange School
HAVING opened in September 2024, the Springmoor Grange School hosts 630 primary school pupils, alongside...
Top tips for installing LVTflooring in colder months
Rob Mitchell provides advice on installing LVT in winter
INSTALLING LVT flooring remains a popular choice...
Seasonal changes and how they affect LVT systems
Patricio Contreras tells readers what to consider when installing LVT in colder months
With autumn approaching,...
LVT flooring: A suitable option for communal living
Shared living spaces bring their own unique challenges, including a need to balancedurability and homely...
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