EDITOR’S VOICE TCF CONTACTS EDITORIAL
Welcome to the April 2018 issue of Tomorrow’s Contract Floors.
This month’s issue is positively brimming with expert advice and stunning case
studies from some of the biggest names in the industry. As we all know, the key to a long-lasting and durable floor finish actually lies in its preparation and any covering
is only as good as the subfloor it is laid on. With that in mind, we bring you a packed section on Levelling Compounds where BAL provides an essential guide to the indoor and outdoor use of self-smoothing compounds in any situation. Sika then
talks us through how self-levelling screeds can help simplify and improve the floor installation process for contractors.
Elsewhere in the issue, we take a look at flooring in education with expert comment from Karndean on specifying in school settings while Forbo Flooring Systems discusses the use of colour to provide a positive learning experience for children.
You won’t want to miss our section on Wood & Laminate flooring which features a stunning case study from Havwoods who have been involved in creating a unique client experience at pricewaterhouse Coopers’ Sydney office. And make sure you
stay one step ahead of style with helpful tips on the latest trends from wood flooring specialist Atkinson & Kirby.
And finally, after three months of voting it is now time to announce the winners of
the Tomorrow’s Contract Floors Awards 2018. Turn to page 28 to find out who made our top ten and the three companies who will receive a TCF trophy. If you use a
product or service that you believe should be up there on the podium, please get in touch and let us know. Nominations for the 2019 Awards are now open.
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