EDITOR'S VOICE & CONTENTS
COVER STORY
12. READY, STEADY. FLOW F. Ball and Co. Ltd. explains how the company has drawn upon the latest cement formulation technology to create a ‘best-in-class’ high-flow smoothing compound: Stopgap 1400.
REGULARS
04. WHAT'S NEW? The latest company news and product launches from across the flooring industry.
SUSTAINABILITY
14. TOTAL RESTORATION Tony Peak, sales manager at Bona, discusses how resilient floor renewal is an environmentally sustainable choice that provides significant benefits to contractors and their clients.
25. THE SUSTAINABLE PROBLEM Tom Bourne, creative director of Select First, explores what sustainability means in the flooring sector and advises companies on creating a transparent marketing message that builds trust.
PUBLIC SECTOR
26. DRIVING DESIGN FORWARD How is Altro leading the way turning theory into best practice as an ambassador for education around inclusive design?
FLOOR SEALS & FINISHES
30. PROTECT & ENHANCE LTP director Mark Atkins looks at the issues surrounding the maintenance of external porcelain pavers and advises on how to achieve a lasting wet-look finish.
RESIDENTIAL FLOORING FOCUS
34. POLISHED PERFECTION F. Ball helps create natural finish at lakeside residential property.
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Hello and welcome to the June issue of TCF.
Growing environmental concerns and rising consumer demand for eco-friendly products means that sustainability continues to come under sharp focus for the flooring sector.
By integrating sustainability into design and production, the flooring industry is playing a crucial role in building a greener, healthier future. In this issue, we shine a spotlight on companies that are adopting sustainable practices, moving away from traditional, resource-intensive materials and turning toward renewable, recycled, or low-impact options.
While consumers and businesses alike are increasingly prioritising products that combine durability, aesthetic appeal, and minimal ecological footprint, the need for inclusive design is gaining traction. With this in mind, we hear from Altro on how the company is helping designers to consider neurodiversity as well as dementia-friendly design principles in public sector settings.
In our floor seals and finishes section, LTP advises on proper porcelain paver maintenance while Barrettine explains how their Armourflex Hardwax Oil is developed and tested in the UK. Rounding up our features sections, we have a focus on residential flooring.
I hope you enjoy the issue.
Sarah Robinson, Editor
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