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tenant alike. For the housing provider, it’s cost-effective, fast to install and durable helping to deliver value throughout its life cycle. Tenants benefit from a homely and comfortable floor that’s hygienic, easy to maintain, safe to walk on and which can contribute to improved wellbeing.


In many domestic rooms, Beauflor sheet vinyl can be laid without glue, cutting down on material costs and time. The benefits of fast installation are made even more apparent in floors that feature a textile backing, such as the Blacktex Collection. These can be installed loose lay in areas up to 35m2


over a range


IMPROVE FLOORCOVERING STANDARDS IN SOCIAL HOUSING


WITH BEAUFLOR With regulations in Wales and growing pressure in Scotland and England trying to lower the number of social homes rented to tenants without floorcoverings, there is a move towards improving the standards of flooring in social housing.


Carpets account for nearly 50% of floors used in social housing, but they are not an ideal solution for providers, often leading to them being removed at a change of tenancy. Sheet vinyl can eliminate many of the problems encountered with carpet


F. BALL APPOINTS NEW TECHNICAL


REPRESENTATIVE F. Ball and Co. Ltd. has appointed Dale Panter as technical representative for the West Midlands.


As one of F. Ball’s regional technical representatives, he will provide expert technical advice, training and on-site assistance to flooring contractors, distributors and retailers across the region on best practice in subfloor preparation and floorcovering installation and how to get the most out of F. Ball products. This will include conducting site visits and producing case-specific reports advising on the best course of action for particular flooring projects.


Dale has 10 years’ experience in sales and support roles in the commercial flooring industry, including eight


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that are faced by providers. It is also easy to maintain and durable, and easier to assess for condition. In fact, North Wales-based housing association Clwyd Alyn has piloted vinyl flooring in social housing properties before reletting and has shown fewer empty properties, less anti-social behaviour and an improvement in wellbeing.


Sheet vinyl is also a cost-effective solution that can help to minimise expenditure on flooring. It is also easier to install than other smooth floorcoverings often chosen in social housing, again helping to drive down cost.


Made in Belgium, Beauflor sheet vinyl flooring offers an attractive finish across a wide range of popular natural looks with benefits for the developer and


and a half years as a trade account manager and a year and a half as a technical representative for a prominent UK PVC manufacturer covering the West Midlands. As a technical sales representative for a leading floorcovering manufacturer, he worked with F. Ball technical representatives to specify F. Ball adhesives for use with their products.”


Commenting on his appointment, Dale said: “I’m very excited to join a market leader in the flooring industry and apply my skills and knowledge to offer a personal approach to helping flooring contractors surpass customer expectations. Everyone has been incredibly friendly and welcoming, and I’m pleased that it’s a family-owned business, so I’m really looking forward to being a part of it.”


Dale and his partner Chloe have a seven-month-old daughter and a


of substrates, including tile and timber floors, making them an excellent choice for refurbishment of social housing between tenants.


The construction of Beauflor sheet vinyl floors makes them durable, with the thickness of wear layer determining the longevity of the floor in use. For example, the brand’s most hardwearing floor Xtreme, is still cost-effective but has a Class 34 rating, making it suitable for heavy use in corridors and congregation areas. Collections suitable for social housing also feature a Premium Coating low maintenance finish. it extends the durability of the floor and helps to ensure a longer life before replacement. For the tenant, the floor is easy to clean using water and mild detergent.


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Sprocker Spaniel. They are family- oriented and enjoy time spent on long walks in the Peak District and holidays in Cornwall and around the world. He also enjoys both watching and playing football, as well as running, swimming and home workouts.


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