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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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The Flooring Show is Almost Here!
Be a part of the UK’s largest, trade only Flooring Show and the lively, friendly atmosphere it’s known for. Taking place at the Harrogate Convention Centre from Sunday 17th to Tuesday 19th September, this years show already has over 190 exhibitors signed up and fantastic Show Features, all under one…
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Powerful PVC Profiles from Floorwise
With trims, skirting, cove formers and capping strips, bevel edges, ramp trims and expansion joints; the ‘floorwise pvc profiles skirtings & trims’ collection is made to bring long-lasting performance in demanding commercial environments. Manufactured from high-grade PVC, the premium quality collection is available in a range of purposeful colours designed…
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CBRE new office space refreshes working culture with Interface
Bristol’s heritage as a hotspot for design is long established. It’s home to international landmarks including the Clifton Suspension Bridge and the famous harbour, as well as renowned Georgian architecture. The modern, developing face of the city sits alongside these historic sites. Commercial real estate company CBRE took two floors…
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Instarmac launch new multi-surface primer
Instarmac, the home of British manufactured tile adhesive brands UltraTile and Granfix, have simplified and enhanced their primer range with the new, ProPrime IT. ProPrime IT is a moisture tolerant, water based acrylic primer, sealer and bonding aid, which is suitable for use on both porous and non-porous substrates. Its…
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Floorstore goes through rebrand and celebrates new store opening in Wakefield
Floorstore is one of Yorkshire’s largest flooring companies and it has recently gone through a fresh rebrand and has just opened a new store in the centre of Wakefield, creating just under ten jobs in the process. It comes after a successful 2016 in which the company, based in Leeds…
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Friends of the Earth: Creating a positive workplace to protect the planet
Environmental campaigning charity, Friends of the Earth, has brought its brand identity to life through the design of its new London-based office space. The result is a positive workplace that stays true to the organisation’s core environmental beliefs and reminds the Friends of the Earth team of its purpose while…
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We can work it grout with BAL
Grout technology has come a long way since the first specialist grout was introduced to the market by BAL in the 1960s. The first proprietary tile grouts were similar to the traditional sand:cement pointing mortars but containing finer sands. There were two basic colours – grey and white –based on…
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Military seal of approval for UltraFloor Level IT Super30
Long-standing UltraFloor customer, Sovereign Installation Services Ltd. were contracted to install new flooring in 30 kitchens within the barrack’s accommodation blocks. A popular solution to flooring contractors, Level IT Super30 has been used nationwide for over 10 years. The product’s formulation is free from ammonia and protein, creating a very…
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Central Flooring Services think outside the box with Power Plane Technology
Central Flooring Services were awarded a project from Wates to remove more than 100,000 sq ft of old bitumen based flooring from an old distribution warehouse, once the home of BHS, now to house the Royal Mail Sorting Office. They needed to think outside the box on a project this…
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The only floor coating for Line Marking at the speed of light!
Some places never get a rest. In areas where activity continues 24/7 installing floor markings is a challenge. After years of research, a ground-breaking innovation has now arrived: a rapid action floor coating that is fully cured and 100% load resistant, immediately after installation. SolidLux Instant Coatings give minimum disturbance…
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Floor Magazine Issue 39 LIVE
ISSUE 39 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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New Luxury Vinyl Tile Collection – Level Set – from Interface
Interface has introduced its first Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) collection, Level Set™, allowing customers to explore new design possibilities and create rich textural experiences across virtually all types of applications. This debut Modular Resilient Flooring offering integrates with Interface’s carpet tiles to create beautiful, functional spaces that blend hard and…
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The Solid Gear Safety Shoe That Will Put A Real Spring In Your Step!
Just as you’ll find in the leading sports trainers, there’s endless cushioning and comfort which has until now, been difficult to get in safety shoes. But with Solid Gear’s Revolution Infinity it really is possible, with a ‘bounce back’ mid-sole which gives a 55% ‘energy return’ that will put a real spring in…
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Solidlux Instant Coatings cures downtime problems – Looking for Contractors
Since 1962 the Richard Whittaker business has steadily expanded. An independent supplier of starches (both native and modified) and a major producer of dry powder blends. They now occupy 86,000 sqft in Rochdale, Employing over 100 staff and operating six blenders 20 packing lines, when it came to the application…
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Recofloor announces ‘Red Letter Days’ Summer Prize Draw
Recofloor has launched its annual Summer Promotion giving flooring contractors who recycle their waste vinyl flooring through Altro and Polyflor’s scheme the chance to win an ‘unforgettable experience’ with a Red Letter Days Gift Card. Every flooring company raising a Recofloor collection throughout August will be entered into a draw…
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Danzer Releases Second Sustainability Report
Hardwood specialist Danzer released its second Sustainability Report following the Global Reporting Initiative’s (GRI) reporting guidelines. Extensive data from 2015-2016 was collected by the Danzer Sustainability and Compliance Team to give an account of the various Danzer sustainability efforts. Danzer’s 2015-16 Sustainability Report is titled “Doing Our Part”; Hans-Joachim Danzer,…
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Plan Your Trip to The Flooring Show
The 55th Flooring Show is fast approaching, with over 180 exhibitors preparing for the show and visitors still registering for fast track entry to the show. Plan your trip in advance using the useful links on our website to avoid any last minute rushing and disappointment! Register Now Entry into…
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Uzin deliver outstanding performance at Gaia Spa and Gym – Boringdon Hall Hotel
Uzin flooring systems were used at the Grade one listed Boringdon Hall Hotel in Plympton, near Plymouth is a former medieval Manor House where style and luxury meet the Elizabethan architecture. The hotel aimed to create luxurious fitness and spa facilities, therefore a high quality finish was paramount. Approximately 900…
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Flooring Republic – Updated
Update: This post has been removed following information received regarding Posh Flooring – Flooring Republic – Anbo and associated companies.
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