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Welcome to the November issue of Tomorrow’s Contract Floors
As the flooring industry continues to evolve with innovation, sustainability and skill development at its core, we bring you the very best in products, projects and people shaping the sector’s future.
This month, our Spotlight shines on Kerakoll, as several of the company’s UK-manufactured products achieve verified Environmental Product Declarations (EPDs) – an impressive milestone that reinforces its commitment to transparency and eco-conscious production.
We also take a look at the importance of nurturing talent in our industry. In September, we visited the F. Ball Centre of Excellence for the launch of its new two-year apprenticeship programme Floorsight. Developed with the CFA, FITA and WEBS Training, the programme is designed to support the next generation of flooring professionals. Don’t miss our feature on page 16 where we find out more and meet some of the apprentices.
Sustainability remains a key theme throughout this issue. We explore how Altro’s adhesive-free flooring and Recofloor helped Bedford Academy achieve greener goals through
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Our Resin Flooring section delivers standout projects, from Flowcrete’s seamless, personality-filled flooring for IKEA’s Oxford Street flagship, to Sherwin Williams’ high-performance finish at TV presenter Mike Brewer’s car showroom.
In the Office & Workplace section, Interface examines how LVT contributes to acoustics and wellbeing, while F. Ball offers expert guidance on installing over raised access panels. Meanwhile, Amtico reimagines safety flooring with cutting-edge LVT design.
Finally, our Residential Flooring features highlight natural beauty and innovation in equal measure, from Junckers’ oil-treated wood finishes to Wagner Meters’ smart moisture monitoring solutions.
And don’t miss our Flooring Show 2025 round-up, where we share key insights and standout innovations from our visit to Harrogate in September.
I hope you enjoy the issue.
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