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REVOLUTIONISE YOUR FLOORING BUSINESS


Measure Square explains how its cutting- edge software is transforming the way that flooring companies do business, saving valuable time and money.


REGULARS


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WHAT’S NEW The latest news, product


launches and updates from across the flooring industry.


10 QUESTIONS WITH… Tom Cockerill, director of


training, mentoring and consultancy firm Cockerill & Co, is in the hot seat this month sharing his business advice and career path.


SHOW PREVIEW


WHAT TO EXPECT AT THE FLOORING SHOW 2023


To help you make the most of your visit and plan your schedule, we’ve compiled a preview of what’s on and who you can see at the industry event of the year.


WOOD & LAMINATE


THE RAW EXPERIENCE Tony Peak, professional sales


manager at Bona, outlines how to help customers tap into the trend for wood floors with a raw natural matt aesthetic.


FULLY ARMED Wagner Meters’ Jason Wright


talks us through the three essential tools


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to help avoid moisture problems in a wood floor.


SUBFLOOR PREPARATION


A STRONG FOUNDATION


The experts at Tremco highlight the importance of subfloor preparation and offer some tips for inspecting the substrate before installing floorcoverings.


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STICKY SITUATIONS Jason Tatton, technical service


officer at F. Ball and Co. Ltd, discusses the latest innovations in smoothing compounds that can be applied directly over old adhesive residues.


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TIMELESS ELEGANCE Karndean Designflooring has


partnered with a retirement village specialist to provide a high-quality living experience with high-end classical style.


FEATURES


A BARNSTORMING PROJECT


Designer Contracts helps to complete a new housing development with the supply and fitting of quality stain- resistant carpets.


HORSES FOR COURSES IVC Commercial carpet tiles and


LVT are bringing warmth and creating zones at the Holborn offices of the British Horseracing Authority.


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