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14 16 22 26 COVER STORY 14.


CHOOSING THE BEST When it comes to selecting a smoothing compound, general-purpose products are often the most suitable choice for many applications, explains Neil Sanders, technical director at F. Ball and Co. Ltd.


REGULARS


6. WHAT’S NEW? The latest news, product launches and updates from across the flooring industry.


ADHESIVES & SEALANTS 16.


PORCELAIN PERFECTED The experts at ECOPROTEC manufacturer LTP explain how to protect external porcelain tiles during fitting and keep them looking their best for years to come.


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PRICE CHECK F. Ball highlights what to consider when buying adhesives to ensure better value for money.


COMMERCIAL KITCHENS & FOOD PREPARATION 22.


RECIPE FOR SUCCESS Sherwin-Williams outlines 10 key considerations for specifying resin flooring in food production and manufacturing environments.


RESILIENT FLOORING 26.


ELEVATED OFFICE DESIGN Designers turn to Forbo’s comprehensive flooring portfolio to create an elegant and refined aesthetic for a London workspace refurbishment project.


30. OH SO QUIET Dave Ford at Altro explores how acoustic flooring can reduce noise and enhance wellbeing across a range of environments.


FLOORING IN TRANSPORT 32.


SAFE PASSAGE The right flooring strategy can help create safer, more resilient passenger environments, says Jamie Harris at Sunbelt Rentals


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