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THOUGHT LEADERSHIP

MANUFACTURER’S CORNER

Q What’s the secret to a successful subfloor to naturally dry out, moisture priority, with more products incorporating
flooring installation? mitigation products are becoming sound-reducing properties or allowing
A Ultimately, it comes down to well- increasingly important. At the same time, additional layers to enhance performance.
trained flooring installers who continually the continued advancement of calcium Finally, with new-build homes in the UK
develop their skills and knowledge to sulphate substrates is influencing how no longer permitted to have gas boilers
deliver the best possible standard of installers approach subfloor preparation. from 2025, underfloor heating systems
work. Design trends also play a role. – both electric and water-based - are
Success also relies on understanding Floorcovering design and colourways becoming increasingly common. This shift
and collaboration between stakeholders, are often selected first, with nature- directly affects adhesive and smoothing
ensuring everyone is on the same page. inspired and more natural products compound development, as products
Sharing information about the substrate, gaining popularity. In addition, acoustic
adhesive and floor covering - along with performance has become a higher must perform reliably under changing
continually reviewing preparation product thermal conditions.
options - helps identify the best available Q Who, outside your company, do you
solutions and ensures they are applied most admire in the industry?
correctly. A
There are a number of companies
Q What flooring trends are you seeing within the flooring sector that
at the moment, and how do these demonstrate real craftsmanship and
influence your product development?
A Environmental and sustainability commitment to quality. For example,
considerations continue to drive manufacturers such as CAT Flooring
change across the industry. Bostik has Accessories stand out for their high-
introduced innovative solutions that quality, hand-finished products and their
make it possible to recycle floor coverings attention to detail. They listen closely to
without contamination from adhesive or customer requirements, often providing
smoothing compound. This also means mock-up services for development
the original subfloor preparation projects and offering bespoke on-site
can often be reused, as it isn’t solutions.
damaged when uplifting It’s companies like these - those
adhered floorcoverings - that combine experience, technical
saving time and money. know-how, and consistent
Another key trend is customer service - that
the growing demand continue to raise standards
for faster installations.
With completion dates across the industry and help
often exceeding the time drive innovation. 
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