EDITOR'S VOICE & CONTENTS
COVER STORY
10. MERCADO CELEBRATES 100TH ANNIVERSARY AT THE FLOORING SHOW 2025 UK flooring distributor Mercado will mark its centenary year at the Flooring Show 2025, unveiling its latest product innovations and exclusive brand offerings.
REGULARS
04. WHAT'S NEW? The latest company news and product launches from across the flooring industry.
WOOD & LAMINATE
12. THE ART OF ADHESIVES Alec Stacey, technical manager at Bona, provides a straightforward guide to selecting the best adhesives for wood flooring.
14. PERFECT BALANCE Junckers’ solid oak hexagonal parquet graces new workplace design in Copenhagen.
THE FLOORING SHOW 2025 PREVIEW
20. WHAT'S ON SHOW? The Flooring Show returns to the Harrogate Convention Centre from 21 – 23 September. We shine a spotlight on what’s in store for 2025 to help you make the most of your visit.
SUBFLOOR PREP
26. RETAIL READY F. Ball products save contractors’ time on a department store refurbishment.
28. MOISTURE MATTERS Jason Wright explains how to avoid costly wood flooring failures by using Orion Meters for subfloor moisture management control.
CARE HOMES
34. CAREFULLY CONSIDERED Designer Contracts lays down luxury touches for a boutique care home.
Welcome to the August issue of Tomorrow’s Contract Floors.
In this issue, we are starting the countdown to the highly anticipated Flooring Show, which takes place next month in Harrogate. This year promises to be one of the most exciting yet, with an impressive lineup of new product launches, live demonstrations, and show features. From innovative vinyl designs and sustainable carpet solutions to high-performance adhesives and cutting-edge preparation products, don’t miss our preview on page 20 to find out more on what’s in store.
Taking the lead in our features sections, is wood flooring, which continues to captivate both residential and commercial markets. From expert advice on adhesive selection to the benefits of floating installations, we’ve got all bases covered.
Subfloor preparation is also in the spotlight – an area that’s crucial to a successful installation. We take a look at how new solutions in screeds, moisture control, and levelling systems are helping contractors to save valuable time and guarantee success every time.
Rounding up the issue, we check out the special considerations to take into account when installing flooring in care home settings.
Enjoy the read and come back next month for our Flooring Show Guide edition with even more to help you make the most of your time at the event.
Sarah Robinson, Editor
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