REGULARS


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


12. MAKEOVER OF THE MONTH: SCHOOL SUCCESS When tasked with fitting wide-ranging floorcoverings for a new-build secondary school, contractors turned to Mapei.


SCREEDS


14. FIX FLAWS FIRST Jason Tatton, technical service manager at F. Ball and Co. Ltd., advises on repair and finishing compound selection to address any significant imperfections in the subfloor.


18. SETTING STANDARDS Palace Chemicals discusses how its fibre-enhanced screed solutions are setting higher benchmarks for strength, flexibility and long-term durability in commercial flooring.


SPORTS FLOORING


20. SERVING STYLE Havwoods collaborates with SMASH by THG Studios for their latest project – a tech-powered padel studio built for immersive brand storytelling and high-impact digital content creation.


MODULAR FLOORING


24. A SMARTER FIX When offices within Lancashire Business Park were in need of refurbishment, Wrennalls Group installed Forbo’s carpet tiles adhesive free, to minimise waste and promote circularity.


28. ZONE IN Louisa Eyles, commercial marketing manager at Amtico, explains how LVT flooring can support zoning to aid wayfinding.


RESIDENTIAL FOCUS


30. QUOTE WITH CONFIDENCE Jason Spangler at Wagner Meters explains how using a concrete moisture meter before you bid can help you quote accurately to win the right jobs.


Hello and welcome to the February issue of Tomorrow’s Contract Floors.


From subfloor preparation to standout surface solutions, this issue explores how getting the fundamentals right underpins success in every project.


We begin with a focus on screeds and subfloor preparation, where attention to detail is critical. Jason Tatton, technical service manager at F. Ball and Co. Ltd., explains why identifying and addressing imperfections early is essential, offering practical guidance on selecting the right repair and finishing compounds. Meanwhile, Palace Chemicals examines how its fibre-enhanced screed solutions are helping to raise industry standards, delivering improved strength, flexibility and long-term durability in demanding commercial environments.


Sports flooring takes centre stage next, highlighting spaces where performance meets visual impact. Havwoods showcases its collaboration with SMASH by THG Studios on a tech-powered padel facility designed for immersive brand storytelling and high-impact digital content creation. Complementing this, Mapei outlines how its comprehensive range of adhesives, surfaces and coatings provides a fully integrated technical solution tailored to the needs of the sports sector.


Our modular flooring section turns to smarter installation strategies and purposeful design. Forbo reveals how its Tessera Contour and Tessera Teviot carpet tiles have been installed adhesive free to support a sustainable office refurbishment at Lancashire Business Park, reducing waste and promoting circularity. Amtico’s Louisa Eyles then explores how LVT flooring can be used to define zones and improve wayfinding within public and commercial spaces.


Finally, our residential focus looks at risk reduction and accuracy at tender stage, with Jason Spangler of Wagner Meters explaining how concrete moisture testing can help contractors quote with confidence and secure the right jobs.


I hope you enjoy the issue.


Sarah Robinson, Editor


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