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AN AFFINITY WITH NATURE Polyflor introduce the new range of heavy commercial
LVT offering authenticity and design flexibility.
REGULARS 12
SHOW AND TELL Our Spotlight shines on the
trends and innovations showcased at Harrogate this year.
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A TASTE OF LUXURY Brintons has joined forces with
designer Marcel Wanders to create a heritage-inspired interior making our Makeover of the Month.
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HOSPITALS
IN SAFE HANDS Polyflor has created a safe
environment at a dementia-friendly facility and injected a dose of fun at a children’s ward in two hospitals.
NO VINYL RESTING PLACE A case study on how Back
to the Floor recycling scheme is ideal for contractors working on large-scale healthcare projects.
LEVELLING COMPOUNDS
ON THE LEVEL David Wislon UK Technical
Services Manager at Building Adhesives Ltd (BAL) offers a handy guide to using self-levelling compounds.
PERFECT PERFORMANCE AGAINST THE CLOCK
With time of the essence,
F.Ball and Co. outlines how to achieve a smooth subfloor, ready to receive a covering in just a day.
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PRODUCTS AND SERVICES The latest products and
services from across the industry.
10 QUESTIONS WITH… Sharni Verity of Heckmondwike
FB spills the beans on the sports team she’d like to own and which of the Kardashian’s shoes she’d like to step into.
FEATURES
HOW TO ACHIEVE THE PERFECT SCREED: PART TWO
Concluding this two-part article the Screed Scientist covers key aspects of screed installation and testing to help you deliver the best subfloor.
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GRAND DESIGN A vast white-tiled home recently
featured on TV’s most famous home-build show. We report on how products from Kerakoll ensured problem-free tiling.
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UNDER THE ARCHES Malcolm Jacques tells us how
the latest underfloor heating technology has been successfully put in place at Grade I listed Waverly Arches.
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A WARM FUTURE FOR BEAUTIFUL FLOORS
What are the challenges that tile fixers need to watch out for when installing underfloor heating systems? The TTA offers guidance.
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