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THINK POLYFLOR FOR CHOICE, RELIABILITY & STOCK AVAILABILITY


UK-based manufacturer Polyflor tells us how the company is working to ensure they remain the trusted and reliable supplier of resilient floorcoverings even through these uncertain times.


REGULARS


CONTRACT FLOORCOVERINGS REPORT This month’s Spotlight is on the key findings from the latest edition of the Palmer Contract Flooring Report.


FLOORING FOR THE FRONTLINE Our Makeover of the Month features Bostik whose


technical advice and products helped steer a hospital project through the COVID-19 lockdown.


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PRODUCTS & SERVICES The latest launches and updates from across the


flooring industry. FEATURES


A SOUND CHOICE Altro Ensemble modular flooring creates a peaceful atmosphere for adults and children using a Swedish library.


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SCREEDS, RESINS & COATINGS


SPEEDY SCREEDS Saint-Gobain Weber provides technical guidance and


products to enable a 72-hour turnaround on delivering new operating theatres within an open hospital.


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TOP OF THE LEAGUE A seamless solution from Sika provides premier floor


finish for new football stadium. EDUCATION


PANDEMIC-PROOF LEARNING Heckmondwike FB discusses how to create safe and


hygienic learning environments with simple interior design tips and effective flooring solutions.


FLOORING MASTERCLASS The experts at F. Ball & Co. talk us through fast-track


solutions for floorcovering installations in educational facilities. UNDERLAY & ACOUSTIC SOLUTIONS


BUILDING ON LOCKDOWN QUIET Quiet Mark explains why acoustics should be an


integral consideration in building design.


SPORTING SUCCESS When faced with uneven subfloors during a retail


renovation project, contractors turned to Unifloor’s Jumpax free floating underlay system for a fast, clean installation.


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