Technical advice
Understanding carpet tiles and “tackifiers”
The design features of carpet tiles have come on leaps and bounds in recent years. No longer are they just hard wearing tiles in practical…
Continue readingCan cement be flexible?
As part of standardisation with our neighbours in Europe, there is a requirement on a lot of products to either get them tested or to…
Continue readingWood flooring: getting it right
The development in wood as a choice for both commercial and domestic flooring has grown significantly over my time in the industry. Many years ago,…
Continue readingHow heat and humidity impact you and your products
I’m writing this fully confident summer is on its way, so I’d like to briefly discuss what the impact of hot and sometimes humid conditions…
Continue readingUnderstanding your commitment when installing timber flooring
One of the massive personal benefits I gain from working with the Contract Flooring Association (CFA) is the sharing of knowledge and understanding. However much I may think I know in the world of flooring, there is always more to learn and understand.
Continue readingChanging the climate
Product manufacturers such as Bostik stand or fall by the quality and performance of the products they supply. Flooring contractors meanwhile stand by the quality…
Continue readingSystematic: The only way to be sure
I recently had the opportunity to attend Domotex in Hannover and my eyes were opened to the plethora of flooring products and systems available. As…
Continue readingNot all vinyl is the same
If a successful, long lasting installation of new vinyl flooring is going to be achieved it is important that you have accurate product information, have…
Continue readingHigh temperatures and their impact on flooring
Although the flooring industry is a very well established one, it does move with the times. For example, over the last decade we have seen…
Continue readingYou’ve got to roll with it
The bonding of cap and coving and skirting profiles has traditionally been achieved using contact adhesives. Indeed, most experienced contractors will reference the unmistakeable smell…
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