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Hello and welcome to our Hospitality, Leisure and Retail Focus 2017-18


When specifying for any commercial project, it’s crucial that the flooring looks good and is able to perform well in its respective environment. In this supplementary issue we feature comment from across the industry as well as a host of case


studies demonstrating that while safety and functionality are key, there’s no need to compromise on design.


In a hospitality setting it’s essential to create the right atmosphere in order to attract and retain customers. With this in mind, Fleur Carson of Forbo Flooring Systems looks at how floorcoverings play a vital role in the design process for


restaurant and bar settings and advises on how to select the best flooring type for each area within an establishment.


And while the chosen covering is of paramount importance, what lies beneath must not be neglected if the flooring is to remain functional and durable. Oscar Perala of National Flooring Equipment therefore explains the factors that contractors must consider during surface preparation in retail and hospitality facilities.


For further inspiration, we have case studies from across the hospitality, leisure and retail sectors. Find out how LVT from Parterre has created a design fusion where


east meets west at a Japanese restaurant in California. Closer to home, Cerramique Internationale has supplied tiles to a prestigious project at a spa near Harrogate


while Karndean Designflooring has helped to provide a luxury shopping experience at a boutique department store.


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