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Hello and welcome to the July issue of Tomorrows Contract Floors.


As the contract flooring sector continues to evolve, one thing remains constant: success is built on making informed decisions. Whether


it’s selecting the right products for demanding environments, specifying solutions that deliver long-term value or creating spaces that enhance the user experience, every project starts with the right foundations.


Value is a recurring theme this month. In a market where budgets remain under pressure, it’s more important than ever to look beyond the initial price tag. With this in mind, F. Ball explores what buyers should consider when selecting adhesives to achieve genuine value for money, while ECOPROTEC manufacturer LTP explains how protecting external porcelain tiles during installation can safeguard both appearance and performance for years to come.


In our Commercial Kitchens focus, we take a closer look at specialist environments where flooring is essential to safety, hygiene and durability. Sherwin-Williams shares 10 essential considerations for specifying resin flooring in food production and manufacturing facilities, while F. Ball and Co. Ltd.’s System


LVT Range demonstrates its capabilities in the kitchen areas of a new £18m entertainment complex.


Then, in our Resilient Flooring feature, we spotlight how Forbo’s extensive flooring portfolio helped create a sophisticated London workspace, balancing contemporary design with performance and sustainability. We also explore how modern resilient flooring now offers more than durability and safety as Altro’s Dave Ford discusses how acoustic flooring can reduce noise and support environments that positively impact wellbeing, productivity and comfort.


Finally, we look at the transport sector, where Jamie Harris of Sunbelt Rentals outlines how the right flooring strategy can contribute to safer, more resilient passenger environments.


From adhesives and resilient flooring to commercial kitchens and transport, this month’s issue is packed with expert advice and inspirational projects from across the contract flooring industry.


I hope you enjoy the issue.


Sarah Robinson, Editor MADE IN GREAT BRITAIN


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