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A HISTORY IN FLOORING BY BALL & YOUNG
This year marks the 40th anniversary of Ball & Young, the company was founded in 1983 by Martin Ball and Jim Young, and is based at Corby Enterprise Zone, located here after the redevelopment of the area. Ball & Young, part of The Vita Group, has now been at the…
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The Quality Needed for a Fantastic Finish
Profiles from floorwise give the quality needed when it comes to the start of a fantastic floor. When it comes to a fantastic floor, profiles provide the finishing touch and can make or break an otherwise great looking floor. That’s why floorwise prioritises quality and finish across its profile collections. The floorwise range – especially…
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Adaptable underfloor heating technologies from Schlüter-Systems
Schlüter-Systems, as a leading manufacturer of tile installation products, also offers both conventional underfloor heating (UFH) and an electrical undertile heating alternative suitable for diverse applications: the manufacturer’s two CAD-enabled options for the 21st century – BEKOTEC-THERM and DITRA-HEAT E. The first is a hydronic system that can be installed in the traditional way beneath different floor finishes throughout…
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Carpet Recycling UK: Big increase in 2021 waste diversion figure
Carpet Recycling UK has reported a large increase in the amount of carpet and textile flooring waste being diverted from landfill in 2021 with 82% of the 462,000 tonnes of waste generated that year finding alternative reuse, recycling, treatment and disposal routes. Commenting on the latest figures released at their…
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Navigating the UK’s waste regulations with Recofloor
When it comes to disposing of vinyl flooring waste, flooring contractors need to know what is required under the UK’s waste regulations to comply with the law. Recofloor’s Scheme Manager, Carla Eslava explains the options for participants using the take-back collection service. Recofloor was founded in 2009 by flooring manufacturers…
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Get Your Nose Ahead with Floorwise Nosing
Through the wide range of high quality nosing from floorwise, you can ensure that any commercial building enjoys visible, safe and secure stair edges. Selecting the right stair nosing depends on the type of surfacing on the treads and the design of the risers, so when taking on any commercial staircase,…
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Carpet Recycling UK Annual Conference and Awards 21-22 June 2023
Future prospects and direction for carpet and textile flooring waste Legislation and Government policy influencing the carpet and textile flooring sector’s creation of circular initiatives will be a key focus at Carpet Recycling UK’s (CRUK) much-anticipated Annual Conference, Dinner and Awards Event at the voco® St. John’s Solihull on June…
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Give wise advice with Floorwise underlays
With floorwise underlays, you can give customers the right buying advice whatever their budget. Consumers spend time deciding on the style of their carpet, but enhancing the longevity and comfort of their carpet with a good quality underlay is often an afterthought. With the wide choice of floorwise underlays, it is possible to…
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Schlüter-Systems – Installer show preview
At this year’s Installer Show, Schlüter-Systems will be focusing on their impressive range of underfloor heating solutions which comprise both electric and hydronic (water-fed) systems. The new DITRA-HEAT-PS is a peel and stick version of the company’s established electric system. The membrane enables simple, clean and quick installation of electric underfloor heating with…
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The Mark of a Fantastic Carpet Installation
Diamond Gripper from floorwise is the installer’s mark of a fantastic carpet installation. The power of social media to drive new business sees many installers uploading pictures of recent installation work, including progress shots displaying their choice of accessories such as carpet grippers and underlays. On a regular basis, these…
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Recofloor can help zero waste targets
Collaboration with Recofloor can assist architects, specifiers and construction companies with minimising CO2 emissions and help towards achieving zero waste targets on projects where vinyl flooring is being specified. With growing pressure on the construction industry to reduce its carbon footprint, Recofloor offers a sustainable, straightforward and affordable solution to…
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FORBO’S NEW ALLURA COLLECTION OFFERS CONTRACTORS READILY AVAILABLE LVT STOCK
As part of its Allura Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) collection refresh, Forbo Flooring Systems has developed a new offering specifically designed for flooring contractors. The specially selected collection will provide contractors with a range of ‘off the shelf’ Allura options, available in a variety of installation constructions to ensure there…
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What is the #1 Pain Point ALL Concrete Prep & Polish Contractors must deal with? – EDGING!
WerkMaster comes to the rescue! Are you like most concrete prep and polish contractors who are frustrated with their current edging solution? Dissatisfied with your walk behind the edger, or resigning yourself to being on your hands and knees with a labour-intensive hand grinder? Edging can cost up to 40% of…
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Understand your existing waste and recycling contracts, says Carpet Recycling UK
Carpet Recycling UK (CRUK) is urging visitors to the Buying Groups National Flooring Show (BGNFS) on May 10th to 11th to bring knowledge and information of their current waste and recycling contracts with them if they want help in finding sustainable solutions for their carpet and textile flooring wastes. Exhibiting on stand…
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Super Smooth Finish – Floorwise Pro Screed
Pro-Screed Gold from floorwise is helping installers around the country to smooth out subfloors. Leaving a super smooth finish over a range of subfloors, floorwise Pro-Screed Gold is a two-part smoothing and levelling compound that’s easy to use. Working over old adhesive residue, timber and the cracks, lumps and bumps of tired subfloors,…
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Local flooring business makes strides with substantial growth
Leicestershire-based flooring specialist Floorstock is marking a year of substantial growth – achieving a 170% increase in sales revenue online in the last 12 months, with an overall 35% increase in sales across the board since 2020. The business, formed in 2008, has invested heavily in its online presence in the last…
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The sky’s the limit for Sherwin-Williams at Teesside International airport
Sherwin-Williams, the leading global manufacturer of paints and coatings, has announced that its pioneering Resuflor™ high build epoxy floor coating system has been successfully applied at a hangar in Teesside International Airport, the location for the Royal Air Force’s (RAF) Interim Red Air Aggressor Training Service (IRAATS). A Resuflor™ Topcoat…
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Pioneering innovations from FN Neuhofer “live” at Domotex Functionality and design:
The Austrian family business was pleased to take part in Domotex in Hanover and present its innovations for 2023 to existing and potential customers in person. In addition to the functional design acoustic panels, the company presented an innovative fastening system as well as its new, state-of-the-art digital printing system.…
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Floorwise has released a limited-edition Dolphin knife to mark its 40th anniversary
Now available at your local and independent floorwise distributor, the 40th Anniversary Limited Edition Dolphin Knife comes in an exclusive petrol anodised finish, so you can bring some serious style to your tool bag. The one-off finish is matched by a coordinating hard holster to complete the look. The knife…
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Floorwise Marks its 40 Years at The Flooring Show
Celebrating its 40th anniversary, floorwise made its return to The Flooring Show, showcasing its latest developments alongside some of its well-established best-sellers. Visitors to this year’s The Flooring Show were treated to the return of floorwise as the leading accessories and installation products supplier returned to mark its 40th anniversary.…
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Vinyl Flooring’s Recyclability means no excuse to landfill it
Durable, robust and recyclable, PVC is a versatile material used in countless long-life and low-maintenance building products, from window frames to pipes and vinyl flooring. Given the existence of collection schemes and recycling infrastructure for the material, Recofloor Scheme Manager Carla Eslava argues there is no excuse for it to…
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The Safer Way to Spray
Breathe easier with new floorwise F597 Heavy Duty Spray Adhesive floorwise has announced the launch of its new F597 Heavy Duty Spray Adhesive. This new product eliminates dichloromethane from its formulation making it both safer to use and kinder to the environment. This means that floorwise F597 requires just one…
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New nora by Interface Flooring Features Elegant Terrazzo-Inspired Design
Interface®, a worldwide commercial flooring company and global leader in sustainability, has unveiled its latest nora® by Interface rubber flooring product with norament 926 pado. The new product is reminiscent of traditional terrazzo, offering a classic design in modern high-quality rubber flooring. norament 926 pado’smosaic-like granules are skillfully incorporated, giving rooms a magnificent and elegant atmosphere. Known…
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The value of an idea lies in its implementation
The family business FN Neuhofer realised its architectural vision on an impressive scale at its location in Zell am Moos! It is the largest investment in the company’s 372-year history, and its implementation in spacious production halls with the latest high-tech equipment, a three-storey office building with an inviting canteen…
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Floorwise Celebrates 40th Anniversary
Incorporated in 1982, floorwise is celebrating 40 years of supplying the trade with installation products and accessories. The floorwise Group Ltd, was incorporated in 1982 by a group of independent flooring wholesalers looking to improve their buying power to provide trade customers with better quality and value across a range of installation products…
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