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Smoothing and levelling compounds and underlayments are essential for floorlayers: Ardex saysitsArditexlatex levelling compounds, produced for over 40 years, give […]

Craig Pawson on wood finishes THE natural beauty of wood is what provides a high-quality feel when it is specified

Martin Cummins on working in winter WINTER presents new challenges for floor fitters. Cold weather, reduced daylight hours, transport difficulties

Stuart Whiteley on facing up to fast-track flooring solutions THIS month I will tackle the issue of time limitations in

WE are all familiar with the concept of ‘putting the customer first’, and of course the importance of how taking

Jim Coulson on what makes a ‘good’ plywood LAST month I wrote about plywood used for overlayment on old floors.

IN my role as an independent flooring expert I get consumers telling me that the installer fitted the floor, but

FLOORS are there to be walked over, but why do main contractors think this applies to the installer too? It’s

Floorlayers have a wide selection of adhesives from which to choose: B A L adhesives and grouts were used in

Rex Ingram, of Timoleon, says there is a misconception that underfloor heating can only be installed in new buildings: IT

Underfloor heating is becoming more and more popular: Floorwise saysits Thermaflow Impact carpet underlay has been engineered to work with

Janet Lowe, UK market manager, at Forbo Flooring Systems looks at the factors contractors should consider when recommending floorcoverings for

Emma Goulding, of Altro, discusses the importance of flooring in healing or therapeutic environments, notably in the growing area of

Flooring faces bigger challenges in most healthcare locations: Bostik Laybond products have been used by Orchard Flooring on new build

Mark Brigginshaw on avoiding unwanted impressions I AM regularly asked ‘How well will my vinyl floorcovering stand up to heavy

Jim Coulson on specifying plywood WHEN flooring contractors are faced with the need to overlay an old floor surface, prior

John Alcock on underfloor heating UNDERFLOOR heating is a topic I’ve covered in the past. I think it’s a great

Sid Bourne on the British Wood Flooring Association I AM passionate about apprenticeships in wood flooring. So I get angry

Polyflor market manager John Mellor explains why the correct flooring in a food preparation area is vital: IN a busy

Paul Rogers, technical specification manager at Forbo Flooring Systems, looks at the issue of health & safety: HEALTH and safety