COVER STORY 14 16


SAFE, SUSTAINABLE, STYLISH


CONTENTS 20


BASE LEVEL Behind every quality floor


Polyflor introduces Polysafe QuickLay PUR a new adhesive-free safety flooring collection the perfect solution for busy commercial environments in need of a quick turnaround.


REGULARS


MAKEOVER OF THE MONTH: HIGH FIDELITY


We head to Germany where Altro Ensemble luxury vinyl tiles hit the perfect note for a hi-fi and home cinema specialist’s flagship store.


lays an equally sound base -it would be impossible to achieve one without another, says Michael Hooper of Sika.


HEALTHCARE 30 34 36 38


44 52


13 18


PRODUCTS AND SERVICES


The latest launches and updates from across the industry.


10 QUESTIONS WITH… Howard Morris, Managing


Director at Trade Fabrication Systems (TFS) tells us how he got into the industry and why he thinks the flooring trade needs to adapt.


FEATURES


POLE POSITION F. Ball’s Styccobond F49


adhesive has helped to drive Evans Halshaw to the perfect floor finish.


SCREEDS, RESINS & COATINGS


GET IT RIGHT Flowcrete UK provides expert


advice on how to specify the correct resin system for any application.


04 | CONTENTS


CLEAN BILL OF HEALTH Fleur Carson at Karndean


discusses the key factors to look at when selecting a floor solution that can stand up to the heavy demands of a healthcare setting.


CONSIDERING COLOUR From enhancing wellbeing


and improving mood to wayfinding and safety, colour has an important role to play when it comes to flooring in care homes, Joe Hurst of Altro explains.


FLOOR TILES


STONE IN THE WATER Robert Merry at The Stone


Consultants outlines how contractors and specifiers can avoid costly mistakes when installing natural stone in bathrooms and wetrooms.


MAKING A STATEMENT Some top tips from Topps


Tiles on using patterned floor tiles to create visual texture and add interest in commercial and residential interiors.


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