Author name: Ben Hawkes

Oliver Jackson on the standard terms of trading – part 1 THE question of whose terms of trading apply in […]

Adam Youatt on common mistakes leasing premises – part 1 LEASING premises is one of the top three costs of

Mark Leigh on dpm technology and current trends THE additional cost of dealing with the failure of floorcoverings is estimated

Neil Sanders on preparing non-absorbent surfaces My previous articles in CFJ on best ways to prepare difficult substrates, included calcium

Mark Brigginshaw on key messages to customers about stains STAINS can be a real headache, often resulting in an unhappy

Martin Cummins won’t lay in his conservatory this winter Part 3 LAST month I looked at problems when using smoothing

Top tips for dealing with waste materials Good waste management practice on site can help you save money, reduce waste,

John Alcock on what to do with empty tubs NOT exactly technical, but I’m receiving an increasing number of calls

Craig Pawson on what to tell customers about wooden floors COMPETITION for customers can be fierce in the flooring trade.

Sid Bourne on the right way to install wood floors I WAS commissioned by a flooring contractor to oversee an

THEY say time flies but I really can’t believe my two years as CFA President are nearly up, but what

Terry Smith, corporate account manager for Tarkett, looks at the options for flooring in retail: OVER the last decade, internet

Janet Lowe, market manager at Forbo Flooring Systems, looks at the key issues when recommending flooring for retail environments: INTERIOR

Flooring is a major element of any retail environment: Ardex UK productsare being used during refits of McDonalds restaurants in

Accessories product manager at Gradus, Rachael Robertson, explains how contractors can reduce the risk of slip and trip accidents on

Profiles and trims give flooring a professional finish: Atkinson & Kirby manufactures its own profiles and trims at the company’s

John Roberts tests the Festool CS 50 EB circular saw bench FESTOOL is known for quality that some would say

Peter Daulby on safety flooring in wet areas THE selection and correct use of adhesives is more important than ever,

John Alcock on the responsibility of main contractors IT can’t be my fault, I’m the main contractor. How often do

Martin Cummins won’t lay in his conservatory this winter Part 2 LAST month I discussed problems using surface DPMs and