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Wales, with its Allura Flex vinyl flooring installed using IOBAC’s innovative MagTab system. We also look at the importance of getting the foundations right, as Kerakoll showcases five smoothing compound solutions designed to help installers create the ideal substrate for LVT.
Welcome to the September issue of Tomorrow’s Contract Floors.
With The Flooring Show just around the corner, there’s plenty to look forward to as the UK flooring industry prepares to head to Harrogate later this month. Taking place from 20–22 September at Harrogate Convention Centre, the show promises three days of new products, practical learning, networking and the chance to catch up with colleagues and customers from across the industry. We’re excited to be there and hope to see many of you at the show.
To help you make the most of your visit, our Flooring Show Guide gets you up to speed on what to expect, while elsewhere in this issue we explore some of the latest developments, and trends shaping the contract flooring sector.
Our vinyl and LVT feature includes a look at how Forbo Flooring Systems’ floorcoverings helped meet the sustainability brief for a refurbished chiropractic clinic at the University of South
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Training remains a key theme, with F. Ball head of training Tim Green explaining why continuing professional development is essential for maintaining a competitive edge, and how flooring professionals can access high-quality training for free. We also catch up with FITA & CFA training manager Mark Graham to find out how the FITA Digital App is helping floorlayers put their training into practice.
And in our carpet focus, Alternative Flooring brand manager Kirsty Barton explores the growing influence of pattern, explaining why patterned carpets are becoming the new neutrals for both contemporary and classic interiors.
As ever, we hope this issue provides plenty of inspiration and practical insight to take into your next project. And if you’re heading to Harrogate, do come and visit us on Stand B56.
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