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COVER STORY
HTC LAUNCHES DURATIQ – A BRAND
NEW GENERATION OF
FLOOR GRINDERS Introducing the DURATIQ from HTC, with more than 100 new features, it sets a completely new standard for productivity, reliability, operability and flexibility.
REGULARS
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SPOTLIGHT: TAKE TO THE OPEN FLOOR
Matt Bourne of FloorSkills tells us what to expect on the training provider’s open day on May 12th at the Solihull centre.
MAKEOVER OF THE MONTH: A REFINED
AND LUXURIOUS RENOVATION Solus Ceramics has transformed a Devon spa into a four-star retreat by drawing inspiration from traditional Roman baths.
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AT THE ROOT OF LEARNING
With a little help from Interface, Lancaster University has revamped its library by incorporating a sustainable, nature-inspired design.
SMOOTHING UNDERLAYMENTS
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PRODUCTS & SERVICES The latest products and
services from across the industry.
10 QUESTIONS WITH… Mark Bushell, TM Manager -
Flooring and Refurbishment at Sika tells us how he got into the flooring industry and why he’d hire Claudio Ranieri.
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A FAST TURNAROUND Flexcrete Technologies recently
ensured minimal disruption to services when renovating resin flooring at the premises of a vehicle fleet company.
WHAT LIES BENEATH?
F.Ball and Co. Ltd. discusses
the common pitfalls to avoid when installing smoothing underlayments.
REFURBISHMENT
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A FRESH TAKE Desso’s Fuse & Fields
flooring has created a contemporary and vibrant look for the new NBS offices in a historic site.
ACHIEVING A SLEEK FINISH
Expert advice on finishing and maintaining floors from The Preparation Group.
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Tomorrow’s Contract Floors is the official online magazine of The British Wood Flooring Association
FEATURES
AND THE WINNERS ARE... The votes have been counted and
it’s time to announce the winners of The Tomorrow’s Contract Floors Awards 2017.
EDUCATION
TICKING ALL THE RIGHT BOXES
When a leading construction group was contracted to build 27 new schools Altro XpressLay provided a fast turnaround and cost savings.
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