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HEALTHCARE BATHROOMS: DESIGN MEETS COMPLIANCE WITH ALTRO
For healthcare specifiers and designers, creating accessible bathrooms and wet rooms that meet compliance requirements while delivering an attractive, welcoming environment can often feel like a balancing act. Research shows that healthcare design can have a significant impact on patient wellbeing, staff satisfaction, and the overall user experience. As healthcare…
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FURLONG FLOORING EXPANDS VINYL PORTFOLIO WITH THE LAUNCH OF SIGNATURE AND OAKLAND RANGES
Furlong Flooring has strengthened its comprehensive flooring portfolio with the launch of two new vinyl collections, Signature and Oakland. Designed to meet the needs of modern households, both ranges combine stylish aesthetics with practical performance, reinforcing Furlong’s reputation as a leading UK flooring supplier. Available in 2 metre, 3 metre…
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Mercado to showcase exclusive ranges and new product launches at The Flooring Show Harrogate 2026
Mercado, the UK’s leading flooring distributor, returns to The Flooring Show in Harrogate this year with two dedicated stands, B29 and B60. Visitors can explore two spaces, one focused on carpet and vinyl, and the other on hard flooring, featuring recently launched collections, exclusive products and show-only offers. Discover Mercado’s market-leading product…
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A Seal of Quality
F500 is the new high-solids silicone sealant from floorwise. floorwise has launched F500 Silicone Sealant, a high-performance silicone sealant in a range of six colours. With a high-solids content, F500 is easy to gun and tool, as well as providing excellent adhesion to most substrates, making it easy to use for almost…
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Recofloor drives circular economy with new flooring reuse initiative
Recofloor, the UK’s leading vinyl flooring recycling take-back scheme funded by leading UK flooring manufacturers Altro and Polyflor, continues to set the standard for circular economy practices across the sector. Since its launch, the scheme has successfully diverted more than 8,200 tonnes of vinyl flooring waste from landfill, demonstrating the…
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Floorinsite gets an Exclusive Interview with Jan Dossche
President, Coretec Floors | President MMFA | Founder of Flanders Flooring Days Few individuals have had a greater impact on the modern flooring industry than Jan Dossche. As President of COREtec Floors, President of the MMFA and the founder and driving force behind Flanders Flooring Days, he has helped shape…
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Anniversary edition of Flanders Flooring Days unites the international flooring industry
Rich content, inspiring seminars and a strong sense of community atthe fifth edition From 18 to 21 May 2026, the international flooring sector gathered once again in and aroundKortrijk for the fifth edition of Flanders Flooring Days showcasing an offer of +100 brands at19 different locations. Against a challenging market…
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FSC®‑certified wood: Bjelin talks about what it means and why it matters
Wood is a renewable material, but it’s not an unlimited one. How it’s sourced and managed plays a key role in protecting forests for the future. That’s where FSC® certification comes in, helping to ensure wood comes from responsibly maintained forests. “FSC[1] was the first certification we actively chose to work…
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Hay Fever Sufferers Warned Their Flooring Could Be Making Symptoms Worse
Flooring Expert Owen Chenery explains how pollen, dust and seasonal allergens can build up in carpets and soft flooring, and why wooden floors may offer a cleaner, more practical alternative for hay fever sufferers. 16/06/2026: As hay fever season continues across the UK, many households will be focusing on keeping windows…
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FN Neuhofer wins the 2026 PEGASUS Award in bronze!
A special honor for FN Neuhofer Holz: On behalf of the entire team, Franz Neuhofer, CEO and 10th-generation owner, accepted the PEGASUS Business Award in the “Export Champion” category. At the gala evening on June 11, 2026, at the Brucknerhaus in Linz, the family-owned company was honored with the bronze…
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Headlam Group to consolidate North East distribution centres at new state-of-the-art facility
Headlam Group plc, the UK’s leading floor coverings distributor, is pleased to announce that it has agreed terms to lease a new state-of-the-art 65,000 sq ft regional distribution centre in the North East of England. The new facility will help the Group to better support operations, customers, and the business’ future growth. It is located in the heart of Team Valley – the North East’s premium business estate Centralway 65 and will…
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Bjelin marks 10 years as Woodura production grows
Bjelin is celebrating its 10-year anniversary, marking a decade of growth, innovation and international expansion. In the last year, the company has experienced a 40% increase in Woodura flooring growth, confirming the company’s strategic direction and market demand for durable, resource‑efficient flooring solutions. Since its launch in Sweden 2016, the…
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Anniversary edition of Flanders Flooring Days unites the international flooring industry
Rich content, inspiring seminars and a strong sense of community at the fifth edition From 18 to 21 May 2026, the international flooring sector gathered once again in and around Kortrijk for the fifth edition of Flanders Flooring Days. Against a challenging market backdrop for the construction and interior design…
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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 compliant with BS 8203, you now have more options thanks to FloorPly from floorwise. Independently tested by TFT Woodexperts to achieve the prestigious Diamond Mark certification, FloorPly is…
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Anniversary edition of Flanders Flooring Days kicked off
The flooring industry is gathering in Kortrijk until 21 MayToday in Kortrijk, the proverbial starting gun has been fired for Flanders Flooring Days. For the fifth time, everyone in the world of hard and soft flooring is gathering. As with every edition, there are a few new features too. For…
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Grosvenor Flooring & Merchi.ai Named Finalist in the National AI Awards 2026
Independent flooring retailer recognised for end-to-end AI ecosystem driving 976% online revenue growth — with a single full-time employee London, UK — 30 April 2026: Grosvenor Flooring, an independent Cheshire-based flooring retailer, and Merchi.ai, the AI technology partner behind the company’s transformation, today announce they have been named a finalist in the…
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Recofloor announces winners of its 2026 sustainability awards
Flooring recovery scheme celebrates the businesses and people turning waste vinyl flooring into a resource, as members collect 563 tonnes in 2025. Bristol, UK | Immediate release – Recofloor has announced the winners of its 2026 Recofloor Awards, recognising flooring contractors, distributors and individuals who are helping the sector keep materials…
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Impervia Flooring: The Smart Choice for Reducing Slip Risk
Our first thought when choosing flooring is usually aesthetics, but safety is just as important. Slips and falls are among the most common causes of accidents, especially in areas where floors can get wet. Whether it is a busy café, a shop entrance on a rainy day, or even your…
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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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