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COMPATIBILITY TEST F. Ball reveals how its Technical Service Department rigorously tests adhesive and floorcovering compatibility to ensure contractors can rely on the recommendations in its industry-leading Recommended Adhesives Guide.
REGULARS
6. WHAT’S NEW? The latest news, product launches and updates from across the flooring industry.
VINYL & LVT 16.
SMART FOUNDATIONS To meet the sustainability brief for The University of South Wales, designers turned to to Forbo Flooring Systems’ floorcoverings, including installing Allura Flex vinyl with IOBAC’s MagTab system.
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A SMOOTH FINISH Kerakoll explains how its smoothing compounds help installers create the ideal base for LVT, with five solutions tailored to deliver high-quality finishes across a range of applications.
THE FLOORING SHOW GUIDE 26.
IT’S SHOW TIME The Flooring Show returns to Harrogate Convention Centre from 20–22 September 2026, bringing the UK flooring industry together for three days of product launches, practical learning, networking and business.
TRAINING 32.
INSTALLATION MASTERY F. Ball head of training Tim Green explains why ongoing training is key to maintaining a competitive edge, and how flooring professionals can access industry-leading training for free.
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FITTER’S MATE Six months after launch, the FITA Digital App is helping floorlayers put their training into practice, as FITA & CFA training manager Mark Graham explains.
CARPET 36.
PATTERN PLAY Patterns are making their mark as the new neutrals in carpet design, bringing versatility and character to both contemporary and classic interiors, explains Alternative Flooring Brand Manager Kirsty Barton.
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