EDITOR’S VOICE Hello and welcome to our Leisure & Retail Focus,


When renovating or specifying a floor for use in a hospitality or retail environment, the main objective is to add value whether that is from improving the function of


the building or its aesthetics. Having a floor that looks good and performs well can increase footfall and enhance visitor experience. Not only this, but the right kind of flooring can also impact on building and maintenance costs.


With this in mind, we feature expert advice from surface preparation expert Connie Johnson on how businesses can improve a renovation project’s return


on investment. And while the type of floorcovering is important, the cleaning and maintenance of floors in retail and hospitality settings should not be overlooked. Therefore, Diversey advises on how to simplify floorcare in a range of settings efficiently and cost effectively.


As always, we have a fantastic range of case studies. From a 16th century wedding venue where Kährs has helped to set the rustic scene to a safari park restaurant


where Karndean Designflooring was the natural choice, we have the sector covered. I hope you enjoy the issue!


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ETERNAL VOW When a luxury, country house hotel was in need of a durable flooring


solution that would complement its historic surroundings, Eternity Parquet from CFS Flooring was the natural choice.


FEATURES


ADDING VALUE How can technology impact a renovation project’s lifespan, success and return on investment? Connie Johnson of National Flooring Equipment explains.


HERITAGE CHIC Wood flooring from Kährs has helped to set the ‘luxury rustic’ scene at


stylish Scottish wedding venue Barra Barn.


FEEDING THE IMAGINATION When Longleat Safari Park was designing a restaurant to celebrate the personality of its residents, Karndean Designflooring was the natural choice.


AMTICO OFFERS THE ‘M’ FACTOR Interior designer René Dekker turned to Amtico to replicate an intricate oak


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