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Self-levelling with Sika
A Health and Safety Executive study revealed around 1,300 work-related injuries were reported between 2015 and 2016 in the food and drink industries. Of these, it’s estimated at least 25% were caused by uneven surfaces. Level flooring is therefore essential in heavily-industrialised areas involving high-levels of footfall and machinery usage.…
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Solus Ceramics brings beauty by nature
Solus Ceramics brings a touch of elegance to the brand new Fabled beauty store with the installation of its natural stone inspired Trench floor ceramic tile range. Fabled, a well-known cosmetic store from Marie Claire, is located in London’s Tottenham Court Road. The Fabled brand breaks the mould on traditional…
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UltraFloor know speed is key when working in fashion
New Next stores in Cardiff and Tamworth have opened to the public with tiled floor installations completed using a leveller, primer and tile adhesive from the Instarmac ranges. Experienced contractor, LGM Flooring secured both jobs during the end of 2016 and worked on the large stores for several weeks before…
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The Ultimate Defensive Line-Up with BAL Tiling Solutions
BAL tiling solutions have expanded their portfolio with two new preparation products to provide fixers, contractors and specifiers with strong and protected backgrounds for fail-safe tiling. For the first time, BAL has introduced a new lightweight tile backer board for all internal environments. BAL Board is a moisture and water-resistant alternative…
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Welcome to Hall Q – The Flooring Show
The Flooring Show has grown year on year since it began, and now it will be taking up its fifth exhibition hall in the Harrogate Convention Centre, from Sunday 17th to Tuesday 19th September. DOWNLOAD STAND GUIDE Hall Q will be home to even more exhibitors and a few new…
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Floor Screeds made simple with Saint-Gobain Weber’s new video
Saint-Gobain Weber takes training in the specification and application of their innovative, market leading materials responsibly. A team of technical advisors is available to support and advise, either over the telephone or on site, on the correct use of a diverse product offering. “In addition to the Saint-Gobain Technical Academy…
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FILA protects In Situ encaustics at Jamie’s Italian
A FILA tile protection and care regime has been specified, alongside In Situ London’s Moroccan cement tiles, at Jamie’s Italian. The stunning installation spans the restaurant and bar area, on floors and on walls below open serving counters. FILA protection and finishing treatments were chosen to protect and enhance the…
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Kährs predicts warm woods soften chic modern rustic look for 2017/18
Following the huge interest in Hygge last year, interiors are continuing the cosy theme, with a chic edge. Pale, chalky paint colours and elegant, contemporary furnishings are contrasting with knotty, vintage-look boards, like Kährs Oak Sparuto, to soften the look. Floors like Oak Sparuto work really well with modern ‘rural’ style. A combination…
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The Flooring Show 2017 Preview
With over 180 exhibitors preparing for the show and visitors still registering to attend. Plan your trip in advance using the useful links on our website. Plan your trip in advance using the useful links on our website to avoid any last minute rushing and disappointment! Accommodation and Travel If you…
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A real ‘page turner’ for Gerflor
Reading and the loaning of books from libraries in Scotland has been in some decline. However, the Scottish Government places great importance on public libraries and believes everyone should have access to library services. In 2016 the Scottish Government allocated £450,000 to support Scottish libraries. Nicola Sturgeon, The First Minister,…
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Component Developments construction market overview, July 2017.
Component Developments have analysed and summarised the performance of the industrial, medical, educational and leisure industries during the period July 2017. Comparing the contract award levels with the activity in June 2017, and also with previous years allows patterns and trends to be discovered. This leads to further understanding of…
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Modifications that matter
To support its expansion into European markets, floor preparation specialist National Flooring Equipment has added a new floor stripper to its range. The 5000 Cinq-Mille is modified specifically for European customers and is smaller and lighter than its US counterparts. Despite its modifications, the 5000 Cinq-Mille has all the removal…
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Atkinson & Kirby creates a great reception for customers at the Abode Hotel Manchester
Leading flooring manufacturer Atkinson & Kirby has helped to add character and style to the reception area of the Abode Hotel Manchester as part of its most recent refurbishments. The Abode Manchester is a luxury hotel situated in the thriving Manchester city centre, being housed in a 19th century textile factory,…
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Brand New flooring in ward refurbishment at Barnsley District General Hospital
Commercial flooring specialists, A Cumberlidge, have fitted over 1,500 square metres of brand new flooring as part of a ward refurbishment at Barnsley District General Hospital. The 350+ bed hospital, built in the 1970s, serves a population of over 250,000 people and provides a full range of district hospital services…
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Sample ordering made simpler at Diespeker & Co
Diespeker has brought terrazzo, concrete and natural stone sample ordering bang up to date with a new online sample ordering system. Previously clients had to view samples in a long list, and write down reference codes to be added to a contact form on the relevant web page. Now, the…
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SureSet at Aston Martin in Bristol
In August 2016, the Dick Lovett Group opened their first Aston Martin dealership in Bristol. Creating more than 20 jobs, the 27,000 square foot showroom offers new and used Aston Martins for sale, along with a full-service centre. But what kind of external surface would complement the iconic British sports…
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Resin gaining traction as commercial and industrial flooring of choice
Resin is increasingly seen as a safer, smarter, more durable alternative to traditional flooring at commercial and heavy industrial sites. Sarah James, Marketing Manager at global chemicals company, Sika Flooring, considers the benefits of this hard-wearing, liquid system. Latest figures show resin flooring represents around 3.5% of the floor covering…
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Atkinson & Kirby creates the perfect ambience for the Urban Hermitage project
Leading flooring manufacturer Atkinson & Kirby has helped to recreate the tranquil ambience of a “remote monastery in Belgium” in a domestic studio flat in the heart of Clapham, London. The Urban Hermitage project, designed by Spheron Architects and executed by Ashville Inc., is a 26 sqm room adapted…
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Bostik becomes official partner of Tour de France
Bostik has signed up as an official partner of iconic cycling event, the Tour de France. The new sponsorship agreement upgrades the firm’s previous participation as an official supplier in 2015 and 2016 and will run for the next two years. The event will be used as a platform to…
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New breath of life for art gallery floor
Leading commercial flooring specialists, A Cumberlidge, have recently completed a flooring refurbishment at the prestigious Cooper Art Gallery in Barnsley. Home to the Cooper Trustees’ collection of 17th to 20th century paintings, watercolours and drawings by artists including JMW Turner, Wadsworth and Atkinson Grimshaw, the gallery’s permanent collection contains over…
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“Return of the Carpet Crusher”
For the fourth year running the Kenburn Carpet Crusher will be exhibiting again at this year’s Flooring Show Our recycling initiatives have been welcomed by the flooring industry who in particular are extremely keen to divert their recyclable carpet and underlay waste from landfill. The recycling scheme involves using either…
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New Gripperrods fitting range for Artificial Turf
With Britain’s artificial turf market booming, Interfloor has introduced a long-lasting weatherproof fitting range for artificial grass joint seaming to its market leading portfolio of almost 1000 flooring accessory products. The new range includes everything professional installers and DIY consumers need to achieve a high quality finish on artificial lawns and is…
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WeberFloor – The only flooring products for Weber HQ refurbishment
Major refurbishment is underway at the Saint-Gobain Weber HQ in Flitwick, Bedfordshire where weberfloor products are being used extensively. The work involves renovation of 240m² of industrial and commercial floor space. The Flitwick warehouse project involves the demolition of the old training workshop to make way for a new product…
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Mapei’s decorative wall covering specified for BUPA Healthcare offices
Mapei UK have supplied 500m2 of their complete Ultratop Loft system in Silver Grey Ultratop Loft F & W finishes, and applied these at the BUPA head offices at The Spectrum Building, Cabots Circus, Bristol. The highly decorative cementitious covering was installed over existing concrete columns during refurbishment works, with…
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Issue 40 Floors Magazine
ISSUE 40 EDITION – FLOORS MAGAZINE – CLICK HERE OR BELOW Floors magazine and Floorinsite.com – devoted to delivering top quality flooring information to our dedicated readers for nearly 25 years, having our finger pressed hard on the pulse of the contract and retail flooring industry never missing a beat. Having…
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