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COVER STORY
QUIET TO THE CORE Karndean Designflooring explains
how its first rigid core collection, Korlok, with its highest performing acoustic qualities to date, is the ideal solution for commercial installations.
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THE FLOORING SHOW PREVIEW 20
HEY HO, LET’S GO! With the 55th annual Flooring
Show taking place in Harrogate next month, we provide a lowdown of what to expect so that you can start planning now and make the most of your trip.
RESIDENTIAL & CARE FACILITIES REGULARS 15 18
SPOTLIGHT COMING FULL CIRCLE
We report on Carpet Recycling UK’s annual Conference and Awards Event which took place at Aston Villa Football Club with the theme of developing towards a circular economy for carpet.
MAKEOVER OF THE MONTH
A PURR-FECT SOLUTION Polyflor’s generous donation of safety flooring has made a huge difference to a Greater Manchester RSPCA centre.
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PRODUCTS & SERVICES The latest products and
services from across the industry.
10 QUESTIONS WITH… Paul Igo of The Preparation
Group tells us how he got into the floor preparation business and the vital elements in ensuring a successful flooring installation.
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THE CARE ZONE Matthew Speck of Karndean
Designflooring discusses why luxury vinyl tile is becoming increasingly specified in care environments.
ACCESS ALL AREAS F. Ball & Co. Ltd outlines how
the use of fast-track solutions makes for quick and safe and installations without inconveniencing residents in care facilities.
SAFETY FLOORING
SUBSTANCE AND STYLE As safety flooring has evolved
to meet demand for brighter and more contemporary designs, Polyflor offers advice on making the right selection.
TOOLS & ACCESSORIES
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UNRESTRICTED REACH How to specify the correct
tools and accessories for use in areas that are inaccessible to larger machines, by Paul Igo.
HANDS-ON FLOOR PREPARATION
Dave Bigham, busts some common misconceptions that contractors have when preparing a floor for renovation.
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