Opinions & Advice

Questions, questions, questions!
Within the flooring industry, we have all obtained knowledge by asking questions. On the flip side, if questions are not asked – or if they…
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Adhesive selection for PVC floor coverings
Selecting the correct adhesive for your installation is an often critical but overlooked element in achieving a robust flooring installation that will stand the test…
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Technical Services away from sites
Think Technical Services and you might picture a team on site, working with customers on their projects, tackling technical troubles, whether it be assessing surface…
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Testing, testing…
I have previously written about the importance of Technical Services and the role they play in supporting customers, users, and the business. But there is…
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What you can expect from a technical services department
Most manufacturers have a technical services department, but what exactly do they offer the customer? Technical services provide support in many different forms and,…
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Time to get on top of flooring terms and technical details
In the flooring industry, we come across various words that have specific meanings in our field. These include terms like airing time, drying or curing…
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Tackling the Main Contractors
A couple of years ago, I attended a CFA subcommittee along with technical managers from other manufacturers of floor coverings, screed boards, acoustic systems and…
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Credit where it’s due
Over the course of the last few months we have all found ourselves in a bewildering world of uncertainty. The coronavirus pandemic has certainly opened…
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