EDITORS VOICE COVER STORY
14. INSTALLING VALUE With innovative technologies, technical guidance, guaranteed performance and cashback rewards, BAL is more than just quality products, the company explains.
REGULARS
04. WHAT'S NEW? The latest news and product launches from across the flooring industry.
12. INVESTING IN THE FUTURE OF FLOORING We shine the spotlight on how Headlam is futureproofing its workforce through apprenticeships.
SCREEDS & RESINS
18. WELL PREPARED F. Ball provides expert guidance on preparing calcium sulphate screeds ahead of the installation of floorcoverings.
SPORTS FLOORING
26. LEADING THE WAY Junckers flooring is specified for Scotland’s first Passivhaus primary school.
MODULAR FLOORING
30. HOMES WITH HEART Karndean partners with PLATFORM_ to build the future for rental communities in Sheffield
RESIDENTIAL FOCUS
34. TOP TRENDS FOR 2025 Ian Tomlinson, Managing Director of Chaunceys Timber Flooring, shares his expert insights on the styles and finishes set to dominate in the year ahead.
16 Sarah Robinson, Editor Hello and welcome to the February issue of TCF.
With National Apprenticeship Week taking place this month, from 10 – 14th February, this issue focuses in on how key companies in the flooring sector are demonstrating their commitment to workforce development and supporting the next generation.
Our Spotlight feature stars Headlam, as two current apprentices share their experiences on the scheme, what they have learnt so far and their future goals. Then, in our What’s New section we take a look at how F. Ball has created more apprenticeship opportunities having taken on two more STEM apprentices, while the previous intake of six have progressed within company.
Plus, we hear from ARDEX and BAL on the companies’ plans to open up their facilities to the public next month as part of Open Doors Week.
As well as all of this, we have advice on screeds, floor preparation, sports flooring and plenty of inspirational case studies and trends.
I hope you enjoy the issue.
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