TCF AWARDS 2026 SECOND PLACE MXS110 Smoothing
Compound by Marldon
The Marldon MXS110 Smoothing Compound was redeveloped and relaunched in 2025 to specifically cater for wood flooring installations. With Marldon’s extensive expertise in wood flooring products, the company wanted to create the perfect system solution, including a smoothing compound developed for use below a wooden floor.
MXS110 has been formulated with wood flooring in mind, ensuring optimum compatibility, stability, and moisture tolerance. Its advanced fibre-reinforced formula delivers a strong, flexible, and highly durable surface that accommodates the natural movement of wood, minimising the risk of cracking or delamination.
With a successful relaunch into the market in March 2025, MXS110 has already been specified and installed on a large number of prestigious projects, becoming a firm favourite for many of Marldon’s customers who value speed, superior performance and reliability.
Boasting depths from 2mm to 50mm in just one pour and the ability to be ready for foot traffic in just 90 minutes, MXS110 saves time and money on every installation.
WHAT THEY SAID:
“We’re absolutely delighted to take away second place at the TCF Awards with our Marldon MXS110 Smoothing Compound. From the outset, our goal was to develop a smoothing compound that supports high-quality wood floor installations and integrates seamlessly within the Marldon system, and that’s exactly what we’ve done. Recognition like this from the industry is incredibly rewarding and reinforces our commitment to delivering reliable, professional solutions for installers.”
– Karl Whiley, Managing Director, Marldon "Super flexible and saves time."
"Extensive range, lovely designs and beautiful pallet of colour."
THIRD PLACE
Creative Connections by Shaw Contract
A contemporary carpet tile collection designed and manufactured in the UK, Creative Connections incorporates three distinct yet interconnected styles (Understated, Interconnected and Interwoven), showcasing how an intriguing design narrative can combine with exceptional sustainability credentials.
Each style in the collection has a distinct aesthetic yet is subtly interconnected through shared design elements and clever visual threads that create cohesion when brought together. A phased launch strategy rolled out across 2025 built anticipation and invited designers on a journey of discovery.
Optimised for low embodied carbon, the collection is manufactured in Shaw’s carbon neutral plant in Sanquhar, Scotland, which uses 100% renewable electricity.
The collection has achieved Cradle to Cradle Certified Silver, verifying it as safe, circular and responsibly manufactured.
Creative Connections demonstrates that sustainability and modern design can co-exist. It highlights a commitment to sustainable innovation, proving that responsible products do not have to compromise on aesthetics.
WHAT THEY SAID:
“We’re very happy to see Creative Connections recognised in the Tomorrow’s Contract Floors Awards. Designed and manufactured in Scotland, the collection was created to give designers a versatile toolkit – combining understated luxury with sophisticated, interconnected styles that work effortlessly across a wide range of commercial interiors. Achieving third place amongst such strong entries mirrors the growing popularity of Creative Connections across the design community.”
– Eve Kazlauskaite, Marketing Executive EMEA, Shaw Contract
"It’s the best!"
"The collection provides an answer to every question."
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