CONTENTS
IN THIS MONTH’S ISSUE...
COVER STORY 16
UZIN GOES FOR GOLD We present two first-class
installations where the products and expertise of UZIN were called upon to solve some unexpected challenges.
REGULARS
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ASK THE SCREED SCIENTIST Our expert talks us through
varying cure times, dry times and walk on times and explains why they matter.
BEAN AROUND THE BLOCK March’s Makeover of the Month
is a striking statement floor from Polyflor, installed at artisan coffee shop Harris + Hoole.
CULT CARPET MANIA An iconic 1980s retro carpet at
Portland International Airport is under the world’s spotlight this month as its replacement is lamented all over social media.
PRODUCTS & SERVICES The latest products and services
from across the industry.
10 QUESTIONS WITH… KEVIN STOREY
Isocrete Project Management MD, Kevin Storey, tells us why he’d like to step into his father’s shoes and why he admires TV and radio star Chris Evans.
FEATURES
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SAFE, SIMPLE AND STYLISH RETAIL FLOORS
What are the most important factors to consider when specifying flooring for retail spaces? Osmo UK gives us the lowdown.
FROM EXTRUSIONS TO ENTRANCE MATTING
We delve into the history and innovations behind COBA Flooring to
PUBLIC SECTOR VENUES 26
ZONING IN AT SCHOOL Sharni Verity of Heckmonwike
FB discusses the current trend in using bonded carpet to create open- spaced zones and provide stimulating learning environments.
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FOCUS ON HEALTHCARE CONSTRUCTION
AMA Research presents their most recent findings on health sector build and repairs and analyses what this means for the flooring industry.
SMOOTHING UNDERLAYMENTS 33 36 40
SOUND CONTROL We talked to Karen Kennedy, of
Achtis Ltd, to find out how the company addressed aesthetic and noise issues when a specifying flooring system for their new office.
CHALLENGING SUBFLOORS
F.Ball and Co. Ltd offers a
professional solution to tricky subfloor preparation.
INDUSTRIAL FLOORING
DEALING WITH FLOOR DELAPIDATION WORKS
Flowcrete outlines why floor repairs at the end of a tenancy or lease are important for both tenants and landlords.
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ON THE QUEST FOR A CONCRETE SOLUTION
Ryan Gray of Quest Industrial Flooring describes how to specify the ideal concrete flooring solution for an industrial setting.
Tomorrow’s Flooring is the official online magazine of The British Wood Flooring Association
discover how the brand has continued to grow from a small local business into a successful multi-national.
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