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Hello and welcome to the October issue of Tomorrow’s Contract Floors,
With winter well on the way, our natural instinct to stay home and get cosy kicks in. And what better way to warm up than with underfloor heating? Product innovations mean that systems are easier than ever to install and though traditional growth in
the market has been driven mainly by domestic installations, UFH is steadily being adopted in the public and commercial sectors. All in all, the future for the market looks bright, says AMA Research whose latest report we feature on page 38. And
for installers who are looking to capitalise on the growing trend, Michael van Sittert of Topps Tiles provides expert advice on page 36.
To continue on the topic of tiles, we hear from Cameron Fraser of Ceramique Internationale and Clare Thomas of Indigeous who each take a look at how advancements in technology and manufacturing have led to the growth in popularity of porcelain tiles in commercial settings.
Then, our final focus is on levelling compounds and as always, we feature a
wealth of advice on how to get the best from levellers on every application with contributions from Sika, BAL, Bostik & F. Ball & Co. Ltd.
Last month we had the pleasure of attending the Flooring Show and it was fantastic to see so many companies in attendance and getting the opportunity to meet up
face to face. F. Ball & Co. is well known for creating a buzz at the annual event and this year was no different. We caught up with them in Harrogate to bring you their latest show news in a special feature on page 26.
Our own big news is that the TCF website has had a complete overhaul so now you can find even more industry news, case studies and fantastic images each day. Head over to
www.tomorrowscontractfloors.co.uk to take look for yourself.
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