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COVER STORY
HOW TO ACHIEVE A SEAMLESS SUBFLOOR
Global manufacturer of high- performance building products, ARDEX, explains how to use its latest product offering to achieve the perfect subfloor.
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STEP INTO THE FUTURE Did you know that you can
generate enough energy to power a light bulb with just a few steps? Our spotlight shines on special floor tiles, invented by a university graduate, which can source energy from footsteps.
Tomorrow’s Contract Floors is the official online magazine of The British Wood Flooring Association
THE FLOORING AND TILING SHOW
PREVIEWS 2016 The Flooring Show is back and this year it’s looking to be bigger and better than ever with the new addition of The Tiling Show. Check out our jam-packed show preview with all the information you need to know to plan your trip and a sneak peek of some of the biggest names to look out for at the event.
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A CARING COMISSION FROM AMTICO
We’re in Chelsea this month for our makeover to look at Amtico’s range of safety floor tiles which were used in the development of a new cancer research facility funded by Ralph Lauren.
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PRODUCTS & SERVICES The latest products and
services from across the industry.
10 QUESTIONS WITH… We hear from Gary Bridge,
Design Director, Axminster Carpets, on how he found himself in the carpet business and what advice he would give to a newcomer to the industry.
FEATURES
THE CHAMPIONS OF RECYCLING
Carpet Recycling UK (CRUK) recently held its eighth Annual Conference and Awards Event, celebrating the successes and achievements of its resource recovery ‘champions’.
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LVT LEADS THE WAY IN RETAIL
David Bigland, Managing Director at Moduleo UK and Eire, explains how luxury vinyl tiles (LVT) can be the perfect option in the retail sector.
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THE FUTURE OF SHOPPING
We take a look at a futuristic installation from GestureTek, set to overhaul the shopping experience entirely.
NATURAL MATERIALS
RECLAIMED WOOD: WHAT YOU
SHOULD KNOW Tony Morgan, of moisture meter specialist Wagner Meters, outlines the main points you need to know about working with reclaimed wood.
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THE NATURAL CHOICE Topps Tiles presents the
versa-tile world of natural materials used for floor tiles.
FLOOR TILES
IN THE THICK OF IT Stephen Baker, from Solus
Ceramics, outlines the growth in popularity of thicker tiles and the benefits these offer architects and designers.
DON’T FEEL ALONE Expanding on its Product
Support service, BAL has introduced new videos to its YouTube channel to provide further support for tiling professionals.
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