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Win big with Floorwise Pro-Screed Gold
To celebrate the launch of the new Pro-Screed Gold versatile leveller from floorwise; fitters, contractors and end-users alike have the chance to win big with a fantastic double promotion. Simple to enter, the twin incentive is open to anyone keen to explore the high-level performance, versatility and value for money…
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Work underway on Cormar Carpet’s new southern distribution centre
Leading UK carpet manufacturer, Cormar Carpets, is investing in a new purpose-built distribution centre in Hemel Hempstead, consolidating its regional hub network across the South of England. Work is already underway at the £15m, 130,000 sq ft facility which will stock and distribute carpet and enable Cormar to continue to…
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FILANO RUST wins TTA ‘Best Ancillary Product’ Award
FILANO RUST has been awarded ‘Best Ancillary Product’ in The Tile Association Awards 2017. The prestigious industry awards were presented at the annual ceremony held at the Radisson Blu Hotel in central London’s Portman Square; FILA beat off competition from two other finalists, Instarmac and Norcros Adhesives, to win the…
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British Wool Appoints Graham Clark as New Head of Marketing
British Wool appoints Graham Clark they are the organisation that sells and promotes British grown wool to the international textile industry. Graham who has a Degree, Post Graduate Diploma and Masters Degree in Marketing has come from a background in joinery and kitchens. Until recently he was Marketing Manager at…
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Reprotec – supporting a greener future
Leading specialist in surface repair and protection technology, Reprotec Group, is supporting a greener future with a commitment to environmental sustainability that has earned them an industry first achievement. The County Durham-based firm is leading the way in the recycling of waste and last year became the first company in…
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Industrial Floor Applicators Wanted
The Coating system for ‘On Site UV Cure’ line marking and coatings will only be supplied through a network of Accredited Applicators. This is a brand of Lowland Coatings International B.V. In order to achieve Accreditation, the management and the individual applicators from the contracting company will be required to…
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Uzin and Oxden Floors help redevelop Farrow Court Sheltered Housing in Ashford
Project: Farrow Court Sheltered Housing Location: Ashford, Kent Contracted company: Oxden Floors Limited UZIN sales agent: Jon Turbutt Supporting architect: PRP Architects Floor construction working time (approx.): Over a 10 week period UZIN installation systems: Two coats of UZIN PE 425 and then two coats of UZIN PE 404 were…
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BAL to present new external tiling CPD at Clerkenwell Design Week 2017
BAL the UK’s market-leaders for full tiling solutions – is presenting its new CPD on external tiling solutions as part of the UK’s most highly regarded design festival. The CPD is set for 1pm-2pm on Thursday 25th May at BCT’s London Hub on 26 Seward Street, London and introduces the…
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Mapei Industrial Flooring Systems Installed at Morrisons Gadborok
Mapei’s Mapefloor i302 resin flooring has been installed in an area covering over 1,200m2 at the Morrisons Supermarket food processing plant in Northwich, Cheshire, to renovate the existing flooring and provide a safe and durable solution. The area covered in this project was in preparation for the installation of a…
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Hygienic Flooring Systems meets Five Star Hotel Kitchens Brief
The prestigious Stafford Hotel London has been the latest recipient of a top quality hygienic flooring system thanks to experts at Resin Surfaces Limited and Resintek Services Ltd. The leading resin flooring manufacturers and experienced installers joined forces to supply a bespoke commercial flooring solution to a new state-of-the-art kitchen…
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Concrete tips for flooring success
Mistakes to avoid when preparing concrete floors for a new coating In 1173, the foundations for the famous Tower of Pisa were laid on ground too soft to properly support its weight. The resulting lean gradually progressed until the survival of the building was so at risk that extensive renovation…
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Interface Showcases First LVT at Clerkenwell
Global modular flooring manufacturer, Interface, will be showcasing its first curated collection of luxury vinyl tiles (LVT) at Clerkenwell Design Week 2017. Level Set™ has been developed with thoughtful consideration for design and performance best practices. The collection works seamlessly with Interface’s broad selection of carpet tiles. This allows architects…
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Interface unveils its first Luxury Vinyl Tile Collection – Level Set
Company now offers hard and soft flooring in modular design system – Level Set ™ 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…
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Marldon from Concept to Completion
“Marldon provides technical support and innovative solutions from concept to completion for the specification industry.” Founded on 40 years of flooring heritage, Marldon, has been developed specifically to provide architects, specifiers and construction professionals with innovative flooring solutions to many build problems. We specialise in high-quality, reliable systems and our…
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NEW Precision Inlaid Logomats from COBA Flooring
COBA Flooring has expanded its range once again following the introduction of Precision Inlaid Logo Matting to its custom-branded collection of entrance mats. Logomat Precision offers a luxurious, durable and functional alternative to its traditional printed counterparts with a high-quality finish, while effectively promoting a brand image. This new capability…
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Hultafors’ New Knives and Hand Axes for Craftsmen and Outdoor Enthusiasts
Robustness, quality and long-lasting sharpness are the hallmarks of these superb knives. With a selection of toughened, corrosion-proof Heavy Duty Knives, Safety Knives, Chisel Knives and Utility Knives for general purpose tasks on site, there’s also precision products for Electricians, Plumbers and Painters. The latest additions to the range are…
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BAL helps mosaic artist transform school hall
BAL – the market-leaders in full tiling solutions – have helped mosaic artist Tamara Froud transform a primary school dining hall with installations designed by pupils and taking inspiration from the school’s values. A fixing solution of BAL adhesive and grout provided Tamara with the perfect materials to permanently fix…
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Solus Ceramics reinvents traditional terracotta
Solus Ceramics has launched a new tile range inspired by traditional terracotta. Nostalgia is an intriguing wall range that merges vintage quality with chic colour options and modern patterned décors. Nostalgia is most notably characterised by the charmingly imperfect colouration of the plain coloured tiles, with each piece showcasing a…
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SolidLux – industrial floor coating that cures at the speed of light
– We are urgently looking for contractors and distributors – On 24 February 2016, Dutch paint manufacturer Van Wijhe Verf in Zwolle, the Netherlands, introduced a breakthrough in the area of industrial floor coatings: SolidLux Instant Coating, the only industrial grade, coloured floor coating system that cures at the speed of…
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Seminars at The Flooring Show 2017
The Flooring Show in Harrogate is once again partnering up with a selection of speakers to bring a full Seminar Programme to industry attendees throughout the three day exhibition. From 17th to the 19th September, the seminars will take place in the King’s Suite of the exhibition halls, alongside window displays,…
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Getting stuck into concrete – again
Natural stone and terrazzo specialist Diespeker & Co has announced a new addition to its range of flooring options, with six styles of concrete tiles now available. Far from this being a new material for the company, it is a return to a specialism gained working with concrete for three…
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Issue 36 Floors Magazine
ISSUE 36 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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Xaar 1003 Printhead Upgrade Increases Tile Manufacturing Productivity
An upgrade to Xaar’s latest 1003 printheads, an integral part of the EVOSEVEN digital printer installed by Projecta Engineering, has dramatically increased the print quality and output at leading tile manufacturer Parefeuille Provence. Founded in 1963 in Fournes near Avignon, France, Parefeuille Provence produces a wide range of tiles for…
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BAL Product Support team named as top-10 flooring product or service – Industry Awards
BAL’s team of Product Support Technicians (PSTs) have been named as one of the top-10 best flooring products or services in the UK following a flooring industry awards public vote. BAL PSTs were one of 50 products and services shortlisted for the Tomorrow’s Contract Floors Awards 2017 after being nominated…
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Solus Ceramics launches new aquatic inspired tile range
Solus Ceramics, a leading supplier of innovative architectural wall and floor tiles, has launched a new porcelain range inspired by one of the world’s most refined materials, Shagreen. The new Shagreen tile range takes on the appearance of one of the most beautiful designs in nature. A unique and…
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