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Promoted to Cabinet Office – Jaymart Matting
Jaymart’s prestigious aluminium based “Street-King” entrance matting system has long been established as a firm favourite, and was the matting of choice for the Cabinet Offices at Whitehall where its effective performance is minimising levels of dirt being transported through the corridors of power. Listed below are just a few of other recent installations: •…
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Arboritec Floor Oil Miracle
Arboritec Floor Oil Miracle If your looking for quick drying times; 15-30 minutes between coats and dry in 12 hours and massive coverage; 30-50m2 per litre look no further then Arboritec Floor Oil Miracle is a 2-component based on urethane oil for finishing wood and parquet floors! Which comes in 6…
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Fermacell’s underfloor heating overlay system provides superior results
Underfloor heating is becoming an increasingly popular feature, with systems being installed in more than 85 per cent of self-build projects. There are a number of reasons why demand for underfloor heating is on the rise, especially in the self-build and conservatory markets, which include the ability to allow an…
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Uncoupling system made easy using Ultra Tile
Long-standing Ultra Tile customer, Ebberns Tile Centre recently completed a testing tiling installation using the renowned ProFlex SP+ES and an uncoupling system. The project involved subfloor preparation to include levelling with Ultra Floor Level IT two. Level IT two combines excellent flow characteristics with strong adhesion properties through the inclusion…
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Ultra Tile – ProRapid RS has been used to install JD Sports Store
The project was completed by TTA member and long-standing Ultra Tile account, The Great Northern Tiling Company. They secured the contract to tile the store’s shoe section and also the changing rooms area. 600 x 600 black porcelain tiles were chosen to compliment the store’s branded interior, and were fixed…
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OSMO’S MULTI-PURPOSE WOOD FILLER
As the new build market continues to remain static, refurbishment projects are still a strong revenue potential for contractors working in the building industry today. An integral element is the rejuvenation of flooring and Osmo UK continues to invest in product development for this market. Osmo’s Wood Filler is the…
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Assessing the slip resistance of flooring
Assessing the slip resistance of flooring Date of publication: 2012 ISBN: N/A Series code: GEIS2 Download Free This technical information sheet looks at test methods for assessing floor resistance and describes the tests HSE and HSL use in more detail. It is aimed at employers who need to measure…
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RR497 – A study of the slip characteristics of applied epoxy resin flooring
The aim of the current study was to assess the slip resistance of a wide range of epoxy flooring systems. These types of floors are commonly found in a variety of commercial premises, however to date there has not been a systematic study of the slip characteristics of these floors.…
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Architects / Designers
Where better to make that right choice of flooring than at the very beginning of the design process taking a balanced view of cost, durability, aesthetics and safety targeting those areas that get foreseeably wet. Getting it right by design is a giant step forwards in reducing slip injuries. …
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Are you at risk, what you can do?
Without sensible safeguards, you will be at risk of a slip or trip. And it’s not necessarily that you have to be doing anything out of the ordinary either to be at risk. The activities causing over 60% of all accidents are: walking or running on premises or outside (not…
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What causes slips and trips – flooring advise
Slip and trip accidents can happen for a number of reasons, but all too frequently we jump to conclusions about why they happen rather than really looking for the true cause or, we decide that it is just one of those things and do nothing. The following should help you…
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Government to act on apprenticeship review
Government to act on apprenticeship review The Government has pledged to revamp the apprenticeship system and make it more beneficial to SMEs following recommendations in a review published last week. The Government hopes to make the system responsive to SME needs and to help them take on apprentices after the…
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Online security should be top of business agendas
Online security should be top of business agendas, says Government Business leaders should be taking a more direct interest in protecting their businesses from cyber threats, the Government has warned. In a bid to get more chief executives and chairs to take responsibility for the online security of their business…
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Businesses urged to appeal ‘unfair’ finance rejections
Businesses urged to appeal ‘unfair’ finance rejections Small businesses that feel their application for finance has been unfairly rejected should take advantage of the appeals process, the Forum of Private Business (FPB) claims. The campaign comes after the latest quarterly ‘SME finance monitor’ from the British Bankers’ Association (BBA) revealed…
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Health and safety inspections to be scrapped
Hundreds of thousands of businesses will no longer face health and safety inspections under plans announced by the Government. Only businesses deemed to be operating in ‘high risk areas’, such as construction sites and those with poor safety records, will have to continue with inspections, while shops, offices, pubs and…
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Small firms ‘vital’ to economy and employment
Small businesses are ‘vital’ in aiding economic recovery and slowing the rate of unemployment in the UK, the Federation of Small Businesses (FSB) has said. Research tracking data from the start of the 2008 recession found that up to nine in ten (88 per cent) unemployed people find jobs in…
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Preferred supplier of Resin Floors for Asda
Acrigard Allows Daily Fresh Bread John L. Lord & Son Ltd is one of the preferred suppliers of resin floors for Asda Bakery; why? With over 40 exclusive formulations there is a John Lord resin floor product suitable for every project. Anti-slip product formulations are particularly important in both operational…
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More than a sporting chance with Gerflor Taraflex™
With over 30 million sqm already installed globally, Taraflex™ sports flooring from Gerflor is the floorcovering of choice for myriad applications – from schools to leisure centres and top athletic establishments. The Taraflex™ Systems range combines a unique high-performance sprung floor with the shock absorption of the Taraflex™ surface treatment.…
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Wind-powered flooring from Moduleo
Luxury vinyl flooring giant Moduleo is proud to announce that it has received planning permission to build a dedicated wind-farm at its eco-production site in Avelgem, Belgium. After setting out his company’s green credentials earlier this year with the launch of the innovative new production plant, David Bigland MD of…
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More retailers keen to recycle carpet waste – Carpet News
More retailers keen to recycle carpet waste More and more retailers are signing up to recycle their carpet waste as they recognise the twin benefits of potential disposal cost savings and the ability to offer an enhanced customer service, according to Carpet Recycling UK. Increased numbers of outlets throughout…
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Contemporary carpet style from Vorwerk for Immediate Media Co
Contemporary carpet style from Vorwerk for Immediate Media Co Vibrant and striking SCALE carpet tiles from Vorwerk Carpets now cover the floors of Vineyard House, the flagship head office of Immediate Media Co, reflecting the dynamic nature of this fast-paced organisation and facilitating an exciting working environment. Specified by…
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Make your mark with Quick-Step Academy
Quick-Step Academy underlined the importance of its courses at this year’s Flooring Show in Harrogate, while the government-endorsed scheme of which it is a member, Trustmark, revealed website search figures of over 25,000 for flooring installers since January 2012. The only Government endorsed scheme of its kind in the UK,…
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Diamonds are a fitter’s best friend – Gripper News
Diamonds are a fitter’s best friend – Gripper News The extra-wide Diamond Gripper from Floorwise has been carefully developed to offer fitters a superior hold in a variety of residential and commercial locations, and with three super products in the range, there’s no need to look anywhere else. As…
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Wilton carpets brings Art Deco style to The Imperial Hotel
Glamorous Art Deco inspired carpet from Wilton Carpets Commercial now graces the floor of the elegant Atrium Bar at The Imperial hotel in Russell Square, London, its design harking back to the roaring 20s and the Jazz Age to provide a unique atmosphere for guests. Providing a style contrast to…
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Lano Flooring Solutions livens up Lensbury – Carpet News
A magnificent array of carpets from Lano Flooring Solutions now graces the floors of Lensbury, a luxurious four star hotel resort and conference centre in Teddington, Middlesex. Lensbury chose an impressive 6,250m2 of bespoke carpet from the Lano Flooring Solutions collection to complement existing décor in both the hotel and…
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