LAUNCH OF THE WORST SUBFLOOR
AWARDS As surface preparation contractors, The Preparation Group thinks it has seen it all, but is inviting flooring contractors, installers and material manufacturers to submit the worst subfloors they come across and how they turned them around.
Lesley Collins, BDM said: “We have launched the UK’s first Worst Subfloor Awards to showcase the best examples of what can be achieved, when all looks initially dire. You know the projects. The ones where you hang your head and think, what on earth do I do now? We are
both, and a picture of the wonderful transformation at the end. We are posting updates across our social media platforms. Entry forms are available by emailingmarketing you’ve got to be in it, to win it!’
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after a picture of the offending subfloor before it has been tackled via mechanical or chemical preparation, maybe even
PROMOTION FOR DESIGNER CONTRACTS
INTERIORS DIVISION UK flooring contractor, Designer Contracts, has announced a senior promotion within its 16-strong interior design division.
SUCCESS FOR SIKA
AT FERFA AWARDS A high-profile project, for which Sika supplied the flooring solution, has collected a prized industry accolade.
Sika, in collaboration with Zircon Flooring, achieved a ‘Highly Commended’ status in the Large Commercial Project of the Year category at this year’s FeRFA resin flooring association awards. The triumph commemorated the companies’ joint delivery of a super- flat, seamless floor refurbishment at ITV’s Leeds-based studio where the popular soap Emmerdale is filmed.
Pete Hollingworth at Sika said: “What fantastic news. The ITV project was a model collaborative effort between Sika and Zircon Flooring. To have our efforts recognised at the FeRFA awards, which celebrate the very finest in resin flooring, is a tribute to the expertise and diligence of all those involved. We were up against strong competition from entrants across the
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Joining the business three years ago, and with almost a decade of experience in interior design, Faye Armstrong entered the showhome division as design sales consultant and has now been promoted to design sales manager.
Faye said: “I’m pleased to be part of such a fantastic team of talented designers. A show home is a key selling tool for developers, which is why ensuring a scheme is tailored
UK in the large commercial category, which makes our Highly Commended award particularly noteworthy.”
The FeRFA awards celebrate the workmanship, diversity, innovation and commitment to quality and training shown by its 130-plus members. This year’s winners were announced at a ceremony in Nottingham, which also commemorated FeRFA’s 50th year as the ‘voice of the resin industry’.
For the ITV studio floor refurbishment, Zircon installed Sikafloor MultiDur ES- 24 ECF across a 788m2 surface area. A proven system for TV studio/media
The top prize is a full-day course in The Preparation Group’s Training School on ‘An Introduction to Mechanical Surface Preparation’ tailored around the winner’s needs, for up to five staff. Entries must be submitted by 31st October 2020, ready for judging in November. The company will be looking at the severity of the subfloor’s condition and the quality of the finished floor.
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towards the builder’s target audience is essential. My role allows me to travel the UK meeting with our clients – including some of the country’s leading house builders – to ensure we can help deliver on expectations, and importantly help sell houses.”
Designer Contracts md, Peter Kelsey said: “Faye has worked hard during her time with us and her promotion is very well deserved. As an integral part of our design team, we look forward to seeing her continue to grow within the company.”
Designer Contracts operates across 15 UK regional facilities. As well as flooring, the company provides curtains and blinds, furniture and lighting, and operates a showhome and contract- focused interior design services division.
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projects on account of its protective, electrostatic conductive self-smoothing properties, Sikafloor MultiDur ES-24 ECF ensured the new surface achieved the required floor tolerance of +/- 1mm over a 3-metre straight edge, which is a requirement for HD and the new 4K filming.
Pete at Sika added: “Sika’s culture of innovation also deserves credit for this latest FeRFA award. It means we have a product-based solution to suit a range of complex flooring requirements.”
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