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Bostik’s subfloor preparation products pave the way at Stratford Hospital
Bostik has been selected by commercial flooring contractor, Pinnacle Flooring, to supply a range of subfloor preparation products to the new, £22million Stratford Hospital development. The project, built in the centre of Stratford upon Avon for South Warwickshire NHS Foundation Trust, includes 5,300m2of space, spread across three floors. This is…
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RCR Flooring Products Ltd appoints David Collins
RCR Flooring Products Ltd has appointed David Collins to the post of Business Development Manager, based in the UK, with specific responsibility for resin product sales. David brings a 10-year track record of work in the construction industry both in the UK and Australia, during which he has focused on…
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New UltraFloor Grip & Grab IT multi-purpose adhesive from UltraFloor
UltraFloor have enhanced their range of subfloor preparation materials by introducing Grip & Grab IT multi-purpose adhesive. Available in a 290ml tube, Grip & Grab IT is an MS-polymer based adhesive designed for a variety of applications including fixing gripper rods and trims and securing skirting boards and stair nosing.…
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UK contract floorcoverings market worth in excess of £1bn – AMA Contract Floorcoverings Market Report
After achieving strong growth of 4% in 2015, growth rates in the contract floorcoverings market were slightly disappointing in 2016 and 2017. A number of factors had a negative impact on the market, including increasing inflation towards the end of the period and adverse currency movements as an indirect result…
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E Commerce hub floored using TREMCO flooring products
A large new warehousing facility at the centre of the growing e-commerce sector saw a range of tremco illbruck products put to the test. McLaren Construction were the main contractor for the project. Axiom Group Limited was the specialist flooring contractor which proposed the use of TREMCO ES100 One Coat…
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Gerflor LVT flooring solutions creating offices to smile about
Advances in technology and a heightened focus on employee wellbeing are having a major impact on office design. This, added to the continued trend for open plan environments with different functional zones, has led to companies taking a more holistic approach to the design of their workspaces. According to the…
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Solus Ceramics launches new showroom concept in the heart of Clerkenwell
Solus Ceramics are off to Clerkenwell and now offer architects and designers a collaborative, informal space to look for tile inspiration and develop design schemes. The two-floor showroom, located at 80 Clerkenwell Road, offers a stimulating and supportive space that will be an expression of the innovative Solus Ceramics brand.…
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RCR builds on RINOL resin flooring systems success in the UK
Following strong initial project success in the UK, RCR Flooring Products Ltd is continuing to extend the growth of the RINOL resin flooring systems brand in the UK. The RINOL brand perfectly complements RCR’s range of industrial flooring products, which also includes Permaban armoured joints and Rocland dry-shake surface hardeners…
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Recofloor reaches new recycling waste vinyl flooring collection record
2017 was a record-breaking year for Recofloor with 563 tonnes of waste vinyl flooring collected for recycling into flooring or other products. Collections from contractors rose by 10.5% compared to last year, diverting even more vinyl flooring from landfill. Distributors and contractors signed up to Altro and Polyflor’s national vinyl…
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Flooring moisture should be no barrier to quality flooring
A flooring moisture barrier is key to quality, high-performance flooring. It’s particularly pertinent when installing a resin surface, a process that can be severely hampered if a substrate beneath an existing surface is damp. In such instances the obvious solution would be to break-up and replace the substrate and risk…
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Milliken opens its first showroom in Continental Europe
Milliken’s first showroom in continental Europe, located at 40 rue des Mathurins in the 8th district of the capital, between the Saint-Lazare station and the La Madeleine district, opened during December 2017. The showroom is housed in a typically Parisian setting with many original architectural details from the Haussmann period…
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Ege Carpets and Designer Tom Dixon unite Swedish nature with pulsating city life
Downtown Camper by Scandic is Scandic’s third signature hotel in central Stockholm. Located in the heart of the city and at the same time only an arm’s length from the beautiful Swedish scenery, the newly opened hotel intends to be an urban resort and a destination in itself. Architect: Pia-Cally…
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Altro Safety Floors integrated package brings feel-good factor
An integrated package of Altro Safety Floors, walls and ceilings has been installed in a brand new flagship Spinal Injury Centre in Dorset, run by disability charity Livability, creating a homely, design-led unit with a high level of aesthetic appeal. Livability Holton Lee has recently undergone a total refurbishment, carried…
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UZIN flooring system used to renovate floor at Peterborough Regional College
A variety of UZIN flooring system products were used to renovate the flooring within the reception at Peterborough Regional College. The flooring contractor, Superior Finish Contracts was appointed to remove the old wood block flooring and install the new luxury vinyl tiles after a burst pipe flooded the reception. As…
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Sika steps up to deliver charity’s ideal new floor – Comfortfloor Decorative Pro
For Stick ‘n’ Step, its classroom floor is much more than just something to walk on – it’s also a place where they deliver specialist education sessions. The charity, based in Wallasey, Merseyside, supports young people with cerebral palsy and helps teach them the necessary skills to help live them…
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Resin Flooring – The Most Versatile Flooring System – FeRFA
Being the flooring of choice for many years in the food, automotive, pharmaceutical and manufacturing sectors, resin flooring has a long and proven track record in these types of industrial environments because of its excellent performance characteristics, and its ability to provide a seamless, hygienic, slip-resistant floor. With the ever-increasing demands…
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Win England Football Tickets with Floorinsite and Havwoods Accessories
This is your chance to win two sets of England Football Tickets at Wembley with Floorinsite.com and Havwoods Accessories! Sponsored by HAVWOODS ACCESSORIES Winners will receive a souvenir programme and be able to watch the game from premium viewing seats on Club Wembley Level 2 with access to the private…
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BAL and the Ceramic Tiles Ltd Group join forces for BBC DIY SOS: The Big Build
BAL has joined forces with Tile & Stone Gallery part of the Ceramic Tiles Ltd Group based in Ipswich to provide tiles, adhesives and grout to help BBC DIY SOS improve the home of Simon Dobbin – who was left with brain damage after an unprovoked attack by football thugs.…
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CAT’s Brass Nosing’s installed in The Chelsea Harbour Hotel
It’s definitely not unusual when staying in one of London’s iconic hotels to find yourself stepping onto one of CAT’s Brass Nosing’s! The Chelsea Harbour Hotel in London is no different with CAT’s BN8 Antique Brass Nosing newly installed, featuring their Peat textured Infill and matching antique brass matwell angle with…
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New RIBA Assessed Flowing Floor Screeds CPD by Saint-Gobain Weber
Saint-Gobain Weber, the manufacturer of innovative, high-performance products, systems and technologies for the construction industry, is pleased to introduce their new CPD: ‘Introduction into Flowing Floor Screeds’. In the industrial environment speed, strength and durability are key to a successful floor installation. Weber’s technically superior range of industrial floor screeds…
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FILA launches new spray-applicator FUGAPROOF
FILA has launched its best-selling FUGAPROOF grout protector in a new spray applicator. The remodelled VOC-free treatment provides quick, safe and effective protection, sanitising grout and preventing water and stain penetration. It is suitable for all tile installations – including stone, porcelain and ceramics – and can be used with…
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Brass Stair Nosing fabrication at it’s Finest
C.A.T. solid brass stair nosings have been installed by Affinity Flooring, throughout the newly refurbished Victoria Palace Theatre in London. BN69 Polished Brass, with Jade Castellated Insert, retrofitted for concealed fixing. Stepping out in style on a Friday! C.A.T. supply hundreds of products to thousands of customers in the U.K.…
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Weberfloor Industrial Floor Screed achieves glass-like surface for Kawneer Industrial Facility
Weberfloor industrial floor screed by Saint-Gobain Weber has been specified in the extensive refurbishment of a manufacturing unit at Kawneer UK Limited, Runcorn, Cheshire, a leading manufacturer of commercial construction and architectural aluminium systems. Continual growth in market share has necessitated the installation of an advanced materials handling system to…
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Altro Cantata Flooring creates a relaxing environment for playful Dachshunds
Pigglefairy Puppies, based near Kings Lynn, is a council-licenced breeder of Kennel Club registered miniature Dachshunds. The kennel where the dogs slept was five years old and was starting to look tired. It needed a refit, and owner Debbie Casemore wanted a solution that would not stress the dogs. She…
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Win England Tickets with Floorinsite.com
This is your chance to win three sets of England Tickets from Floorinsite.com and Floors magazine. Sponsored by HAVWOODS ACCESSORIES Winners will receive a souvenir programme and be able to watch the game from premium viewing seats on Club Wembley Level 2 with access to the private level 2 Concourse,…
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