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  • Get a Grip on Luxury

    The legendary hold of Diamond Gripper can now be enjoyed on the thickest underlay and carpet combinations with new floorwise Diamond XL9 Gripper. The rise in thicker underlays beneath carpet has seen some fitters install double-runs of gripper, but even then, the thickness of gripper and pins is often not enough…

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  • MAKITA LAUNCHES NEW QUIET SERIES ELECTRIC AIR COMPRESSOR 

    Makita has added a new air compressor to its Quiet Series range. Designed for use across a range of applications to enable efficient and consistent operation of tools, the new, compact MAC210Q is the latest air compressor to be launched by the leading tool manufacturer, and it is available in…

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  • Embrace Nature’s Palette 

    Trend: Earthy Browns & Greens With Tile of Spain  With the ongoing popularity of biophilic design and homeowners wanting to introduce elements that bring the outside, inside, an earthy colour palette has seen a huge rise in demand. Exuding peace, balance, and harmony, incorporating earthy green and brown tiles into kitchens and…

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  • FN Neuhofer goes USA! JOINT VENTURE “NSP PANELS AND MORE LLC”

    Franz Neuhofer owner and managing director of the Austrian family business FN Neuhofer from Zell am Moos/Austria, founds a joint venture called “NSP PANELS AND MORE LLC” with Marco Seitner, owner and Director of the Board of SELIT North America Inc. and David Pritchard, owner and President of Pak-Lite Inc.…

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  • Beautiful wetrooms give a luxury residential property in Kent a five-star finish

    A stunning residential project in Longfield, Kent, saw multiple wetrooms installed and stylishly fitted with Schlüter-Systems products, creating both level entry access and a uniform look. The development, led by Daniel Berry of ATD Design Solutions, began with a smaller specification of one en-suite bathroom. However, once the work began and the…

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  • Luxury steam room gets the Schlüter treatment for a stunning result

    It is not unusual for tile and stone protection expert, Schlüter-Systems, to be called upon when a bathroom or wetroom installation fails. If the preparation has not been executed to the appropriate standard, it will likely lead to failure later down the line. Recognising and rectifying this before any further work is…

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  • Say Yes to the Start of Fantastic Floors with Pro-Screed

    Say yes to versatile levelling and smoothing with the expanded Pro-Screed range from floorwise that’s the start of a fantastic floor. The popularity of Pro-Screed Gold has made it the best-selling floorwise subfloor preparation product ever and with a newly expanded range, the Pro-Screed name is set to become a firm favourite with…

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  • ALTRO ILLUSTRA PROVES THE ‘PAWFECT’ CHOICE FOR DOBBIES GARDEN CENTRE

    Stylish new safety floor Altro Illustra™ is delivering nature-inspired aesthetics and safety for two and four-legged customers at Pets Corner at Dobbies Garden Centre in Huddersfield.  With wet paws and floors comes the risk of a slip, so when choosing flooring for Pets Corner as part of a recent refurbishment, a…

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  • FN Neuhofer showcased its innovations at Domotex

    “When design goes up the walls!”, FN Neuhofer is ahead of the competition. The Austrian family-run company proved this with its new wall design products, which were presented for the first time at DOMOTEX in Hanover. The range of acoustic panels and wall cladding, which has already established itself on…

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  • Thermal Economics Launch ISOSONIC SCREED PLANK ( ISP)

    The Isosonic Screed Plank is a high-density fibre-reinforced gypsum board. It is hard and water resistant and can be used independently as a dry application substitution for wet screeds. Combined with ISORUBBER underlayment, it provides a high-performance acoustic floating floor system suitable for timber and concrete floor ISORUBBER mats are…

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  • Havwoods Exhibits for the First Time at the Surface Design Show

    Leading wood surface specialist, Havwoods, is excited to be exhibiting for the first time at this year’s Surface Design Show in London between 6 – 8 February 2024.  A renowned event for architects, suppliers and designers, Havwoods will be showcasing a selection of its newest and most innovative collections including…

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  • Flooring’s Biggest Rewards Promotion is Back for 2024

    The flooring industry’s largest rewards promotion is back for 2024 with more rewards than ever.   floorwise Rewards is now on and with more than 70 rewards to choose from, it’s bigger than ever before. From gadgets like Amazon Echo Dot and mixed wine cases to garden furniture, experience days, games consoles…

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  • Elevating London’s skyline with Thermal Economics

    We’re excited to share the success story of the mixed-use regeneration project, a true gem by the Genesis Housing Association, located on the outskirts of the Olympic Village. Crafted by the skilled hands at Ardmore and Designed by KDS Associates and Stock Woolstencroft. As part of the London 2012, Stratford…

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  • Recofloor 2024 vinyl recycling awards now open

    Waste vinyl collection and recycling scheme Recofloor has announced that its 2024 annual awards are now open for entry. Funded by Altro and Polyflor, the Recofloor awards showcase the leading role played by scheme members in improving waste vinyl disposal practices.   “As zero waste targets spread through supply chains, winning a…

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  • Shot blaster troubleshooting 

    Shot blasters are designed to clean and profile a concrete surface in a single step, making them a popular choice with contractors during floor preparation. While versatile, these machines can seem like a three-year-old throwing a tantrum if the users are unsure of how to handle them, says Dave Bigham,…

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  • Floorwise Launches All New Underlay Sampling

    Floorwise has launched new underlay sampling across its full collection of carpet and laminate underlays giving retailers more flexibility and better up selling opportunity.   Right at the heart of a fantastic floor, selecting the right underlay can make a huge difference to the comfort and durability of a new carpet.…

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  • Schlüter-Systems expands its offering through Topps Tiles

    Schlüter-Systems has expanded the product range available from leading tile retailer, Topps Tiles, bringing market-leading waterproofing solutions to installers and DIYers. “Topps Tiles is a long-standing, valued customer of ours, so we are really pleased to be able to offer a wider range of our products, with bespoke POS stands, in 10…

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  • Be More Flexible with Floorwise

    With the independent service that’s the hallmark of every depot, floorwise offers retailers, installers and contractors the best in flexibility.   With 25 depots across the UK and Ireland, floorwise is a well-known name in the industry and has a fearsome reputation for a wide range of products that all offer excellent value and…

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  • FN Acustico HEXAGO – hexagonal acoustic elements

    With this unusual wall decoration, you can bring the walls to life and create an individual atmosphere in any room in just a few simple steps. Less or more, symmetrical or asymmetrical, tightly or loosely arranged. Unpack, stick on, done. It’s wonderful to be able to create oases of calm…

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  • Recofloor ‘hits the road’ to support the industry

    Recofloor hosted several pop-up visits and trade events at flooring distributors during summer 2023, which provided an excellent opportunity to introduce how the waste vinyl flooring collection scheme works and how it can help the flooring sector solve their disposal needs and challenges. From May to September, Recofloor Scheme Manager,…

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  • CRUK

    CRUK: More manufacturers displaying sustainable ranges at Harrogate

    Compared to previous years, it was refreshing to see more sustainable product ranges being displayed by manufacturers at the show this year, which demonstrates the desire for change and responsibility for recyclability at end of life, according to Carpet Recycling UK (CRUK). Speaking after a successful 2023 Harrogate Flooring Show,…

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  • New Altro Illustra draws inspiration from the natural world 

    Altro continues to innovate with the launch of Altro Illustra™ – a class-leading safety floor with stunning natural aesthetic designs and the option to go adhesive-free to save carbon, money and time. The latest development from Altro draws inspiration from the natural world with a range that delivers visual texture…

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  • Schlüter-Systems to showcase hospitality range at HIX, London

    (Stand 64C London Business Design Centre – 16-17 November 2023) Schlüter-Systems, market leaders of high-quality system solutions for tile and stone applications, will be exhibiting at this year’s HIX show on 16 & 17 November.  With an extensive portfolio including underfloor heating, tile trims, shower profiles, shelves and waterproofing systems, all backed…

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  • Concrete flooring is more sustainable than you think

    ~ The environmental and financial benefits of concrete in flooring applications ~ Over the last 100 years, concrete has been integral to the built environment, creating our schools, homes, and roads. Across the world we use 30 billion tons of concrete each year and demand only continues to grow. But…

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  • Set to impress in Shropshire with Schlüter-Systems

    Tucked away in a beautiful town in Shropshire, overlooking the River Severn, sits a newly built three story residential property. The home consists of several impressive features, including a cinema room, the open plan kitchen with its feature island which sits at approximately 6m long, and a home spa. Each…

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