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The Art of Creating Joyful Space
This year, Alternative Flooring is championing joy in a big way. In a world that can feel a little flat and filtered, it’s no surprise that ‘joyspanning’ is set to take over our interiors. Turning up the volume with colour, character and texture underfoot, the British flooring brand is going bigger and…
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New product categories and strong sector content for Flanders Flooring Days 2026
More brands, Living Lab Carpet and inspiring talks enrich the programmeFrom 18 to 21 May 2026, Flanders will once again become the international meeting point forthe flooring industry. During Flanders Flooring Days, more than one hundred brands willpresent their latest collections and innovations, both on the central exhibition floor atKortrijk Xpo (BE)…
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Find the Start of Fantastic Floors at The Flooring Show South
floorwise will be exhibiting alongside independent distributors, Salesmark and Salesmark West, at The Flooring Show South, Sandown Park, 15-16 April. The first ever The Flooring Show South, Sandown Park, 15-16 April, will be the place to find the start of fantastic floors thanks to floorwise. Joining its independent distributors in the…
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New water-free flooring system addresses contractor challenges
Saint-Gobain Weber has launched a new bag and bottle system to help flooring contractors meet the needs of complex sites while streamlining the application process. The weberfloor bag and bottle 4000 system has been developed to provide a practical solution for both residential and commercial projects where water supply is limited or…
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Join us at The Flooring Show South
Readers of Floorinsite are invited to attend the launch of The Flooring Show South,taking place 15–16 April 2026 at Sandown Park, Surrey, with a complimentaryvisitor pass. Building on the long-standing success of The Flooring Show in Harrogate, the newsouthern edition has been created to make it easier for flooring professionals…
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Why you can’t afford flooring to be an after thought
Between April 2025 and June 2025 only 7,000 housing applications were grantedplanning permission, which is the lowest three-month figure since 1979. This processis only likely to become more strained; a recent report from the Royal Town PlanningInstitute shows two-thirds of public planning teams already lack the capacity to meetdemand and…
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CONTRACTORS CUT WASTE COSTS BY GOING GREEN
Flooring professionals are not just saving the Earth, but also saving money by using the F. Ball Recycling Scheme, with contractors cutting waste disposal costs by thousands. The initiative, first introduced in 2019, provides commercial waste bins at select distributors around the country where empty recyclable F. Ball buckets and…
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Interview – In conversation with The Flooring Show
Last September, The Flooring Show made a welcome return to its home at the Harrogate Convention Centre, bringing together a wide range of industry figures as usual and even expanding its footprint. In just a few months, however, the show is set to grow even further, with the addition of…
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Bedfordshire Manufacturer CAT Flooring Accessories Celebrates 40 Years of British Manufacturing
A Bedfordshire manufacturer employing more than 50 people is celebrating 40 years in business this year. CAT Flooring Accessories, based in Bedfordshire, has reached its 40th anniversary milestone, marking four decades of British manufacturing, skilled craftsmanship and continued investment in the local economy. Founded in 1986 by Paul Hayden with…
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KEEPING IT CLEAN: MAKITA LAUNCHES A NEW 40VMAX XGT VACUUM AND DUST EXTRACTOR
Makita has added a new powerful and versatile 40VMax cordless vacuum cleaner to its XGT range. The VC013G is a highly portable L-Class dust extractor with automatic operation functionality as well as a site vacuum with impressive suction power, air flow volume, and runtimes. Among the latest additions to Makita’s…
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alternative flooring Share The Benefits of Natural Fibre Flooring for Texture-Led Interiors
When it comes to flooring, trends may come and go, but natural fibre flooring has long held its place as a leading design choice. For Alternative Flooring, it remains one of the most timeless ways to bring texture and warmth into an interior. Available as carpets, rugs and runners, natural floor…
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Flooring’s Biggest Rewards Promotion is Back On
floorwise has brought back its rewards promotion for 2026 with more of everything. With more ways to earn points and more ways to redeem them than ever before, floorwise rewards has to be flooring’s biggest promotion. Now on at distributors across the UK and Ireland, rewards is your way to treat yourself…
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FN Neuhofer sets off a fireworks display of innovations at DOMOTEX 2026!
With over 300 square meters, FN Neuhofer had one of the largest exhibition stands at DOMOTEX 2026, deliberately seeking to demonstrate its size. More than €40 million was invested in new plants, products, and technologies last year. Groundbreaking innovations have been created – eagerly awaited by the industry. Hanover’s leading…
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Three out of four participants return to Flanders Flooring Days in 2026
In May, Flanders Flooring Days will take place for the fifth time in and around Kortrijk. Many familiar names are returning, as no fewer than 74% of the 2025 participants have already confirmed their participation. This strong figure underlines the growing confidence in the event. The upcoming edition will also…
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FORBO’S WIDE PORTFOLIO OF FLOOR COVERINGS THE GO-TO FOR UNIQUE COMMUNITY HUB
As part of a wider investment into Whitehaven, Whitehaven Harbour Commissioners (with funding from Sellafield Ltd’s Social Impact Multiplied – SiX – programme and the government’s Coastal Communities Fund) looked to facilitate the creation of a new striking community hub: The Edge. Alison Tordoff (previously Fidget UK Ltd), contracted as…
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ALTRO MAN DOWN BREAKFAST CLUB, MANCHESTER, 11TH FEBRUARY
It’s back! Altro is hosting another breakfast session with Andy’s Man Club, because construction is a tough industry, and talking about mental health isn’t always easy. Back in November, Altro hosted its first breakfast session with Andy’s Man Club – an opportunity for good food, honest conversations, and the chance…
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Schluter®-DITRA still delivering for the flooring industry
Originally launched by Schlüter®-Systems nearly 40 years ago, the DITRA uncoupling membrane revolutionised the flooring industry by offering functions such as load distribution, vapour management and reliable waterproofing. Over time, these practical benefits have been developed further, creating a key family of products within the Schlüter-Systems portfolio, which today comprises around 12,000 established product…
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ALTRO’S LATEST SUSTAINABILITY REPORT PUBLISHED
Altro has published its latest sustainability report, providing a comprehensive overview of thecompany’s ongoing commitment to sustainable practices, with an increased focus ontransparency and accountability.‘Building better futures’ contains detailed information on Altro’s environmental impact andefforts to reduce carbon emissions; initiatives and programs that promote socialresponsibility within its communities; innovations in…
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Flanders Flooring Days, where business starts with a handshake
Year on year, Flanders Flooring Days (FFD) has grown to become the meeting place for flooring sector professionals in Europe. The 2025 edition welcomed visitors from 78 countries, recording a 57% increase in total visitor numbers compared to the previous year. The number of participants also grew by 17%, representing more than 100…
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F586 – The Do-it-All Cartridge Adhesive from floorwise
F586 - The Perfect Fix from floorwise is the do-it-all cartridge adhesive that’s ready to deliver a fast, strong bond across a wide range of substrates.
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The Stripe Surge, Alternative Flooring Goes Bigger, Bolder for 2026
As the design world looks ahead to 2026, one pattern is standing bold at the forefront: the stripe. Dynamic, directional, and full of personality, stripes have the power to elongate spaces, create flow, and add instant character. And now, Alternative Flooring is putting stripes proudly in the spotlight with one of its…
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Ted Todd launch six new extra wide, extra thick floors
Ted Todd - Petworth Herringbone - Project Collection
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floorwise Launches Lumiere Premium Memory Foam Underlay
floorwise has launched Lumiere, a premium quality underlay created using only premium memory foam along with hand-sorted white recycled pre-consumer polyurethane foam. Lumiere is the brand-new underlay from floorwise that brings homes a luxurious and resilient underfoot feel. Designed to fill the gap between the current premium polyurethane (PU) foam underlay and…
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Gateway to the heart of Europe’s flooring industry
Innovation, sustainability and, above all, quality: that is what defines modern flooring. Across Europe, businesses in the industry are seeking meaningful connections to strengthen both their products and their market position. To this end, an initiative launched by a select group of founding fathers in 2021 has evolved into the…
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ALTRO MAN DOWN BREAKFAST CLUB, MANCHESTER, 5TH NOVEMBER
Construction is a tough industry, and talking about mental health isn’t always easy. That’s why Altro is hosting a breakfast session with Andy’s Man Club – for good food, honest conversations, and the chance to connect across the trade. The event is open to everyone in construction – from site…
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