EDITOR’S VOICE Hello and welcome to our annual Resilient Flooring Focus.


The resilient flooring sector, incorporating luxury vinyl tile, sheet vinyl, rubber, and linoleum, is one of the largest and fastest growing divisions in the industry.


Used in commercial and residential settings, resilient flooring is selected time and time again for its durability, ease of maintenance, and design-led looks. It’s no surprise then, that the sector accounts for almost a fifth of the total floorcoverings market and continues to achieve faster growth year on year than any other segment. Turn to AMA Research’s report on page 6 to find out more about the recent developments and future predictions for the resilient flooring market.


As well as spectacular case studies and expert advice from some of the biggest names in flooring, this annual supplemnet also presents the latest launches from across the industry.


I hope you enjoy the issue.


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MARKET INSIGHT AMA Research presents


EXPERT ADVICE


DON’T REPLACE – RENOVATE!


Surface experts Bona talk us through how contractors and FMs can make significant savings by transforming tired resilient floors.


A LUXURY FINISH F. Ball and Co. Ltd provide


guidance on how to achieve the perfect result when installing LVT.


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findings from their latest floorcoverings reports on the resilient flooring market.


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www.tomorrowscontractfloors.co.uk CASE STUDIES


SYMPHONY OF ENDURANCE


Having stood the test of time so well at the Royal Academy of Music, Amtico was first choice for replacement when the subfloor beneath failed


SLAM DUNK IVC helps to create an immersive


and elevated shopping experience at Sports Direct Watford.


KING OF THE CASTLE When Cardiff City Council wanted


to regenerate an under-used space within the heart of the city’s castle, they turned to Gerflor.


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