CONTENTS + EDITOR’S VOICE


REGULARS


4. WHAT’S NEW? The latest company news and product launches from across the flooring industry.


UNDERFLOOR HEATING


12. EFFICIENCY UNDERFOOT JK Floorheating explains how its smarter installation can provide valuable time and cost savings for contractors.


14. HOT TOPIC


The experts at Kerakoll share their advice on installing floorcoverings on overlay heating systems.


STONE & CERAMIC


20. PRESERVING HERITAGE WITH PRECISION


ARDEX UK supports the sympathetic restoration of St Mildred’s Church in Kent.


22. STYLE FORECAST


Tile of Spain presents the top tile trends for 2026 and beyond.


ENTRANCES & FRONT OF HOUSE


30. HEAVY-DUTY Flooring in entrance areas is often exposed to moisture and dirt, so it is vital to select suitably heavy-duty subfloor preparation products and adhesives, explains F. Ball.


PUBLIC SECTOR


32. DIVERSE DESIGNS Forbo’s floorcoverings have been used to create a standout installation with a bespoke pattern inlay at a culturally inspired student hub.


Welcome to the December issue of Tomorrow’s Contract Floors.


As we look ahead to a new year, flooring professionals are once again adapting to whatever the economy throws at them. The latest Autumn Budget has given contractors and suppliers a bit more to think about, with changes to infrastructure spending, skills funding and energy-efficiency incentives all set to play a role in upcoming projects across both commercial and public sectors. On the positive side, extra support for retrofit programmes could boost demand for more sustainable flooring solutions. But with material costs still on the rise, many businesses will be keeping a close eye on budgets and looking for smarter ways to work in the months ahead.


In this issue, we explore how the sector continues to innovate despite these pressures. Our Underfloor Heating section uncovers practical ways to enhance productivity on site, as JK Floorheating demonstrates how its smarter installation methods can deliver measurable time and cost savings. We also examine best practice for laying floorcoverings over modern overlay systems, with expert guidance from Kerakoll.


Moving into Stone & Ceramic, ARDEX UK showcases its contribution to the careful restoration of St Mildred’s Church in Kent, blending historical sensitivity with technical precision. Meanwhile, Tile of Spain offers a forward look at the trends set to shape tile design through 2026 and beyond.


In Entrances & Front of House, we highlight how F. Ball products supported a challenging installation at Nottingham Library. And in the Public Sector, Forbo’s bespoke pattern inlay illustrates how thoughtful flooring design can bring cultural identity and creativity to student spaces.


I hope you enjoy the issue, and have a very merry Christmas.


Sarah Robinson, Editor


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