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NOW IN OUR 14 AMAZING
YEAR OF COMPETITION
PRIZES
WORTH OVER
With the incredible support of the
contract flooring industry

PLACE
PRIZES

COULD IT BE YOU? TH HUGE SPECIALIST FLOORING
TOOL KIT! Including tools,
materials, kneepads, clothing &
vouchers worth OVER £10,000!
£1000 IN CASH!
CFA NEWS
The top three selected Apprentices to attend
CFA prize-giving and Live Winner Reveal
at the InstallerSHOW, NEC, 23-25 June 2026
The CFA Flooring Apprentice of the Year Competition –
The Winner is invited to the CFJ Flooring
Enter your apprentice NOW!
Industry Awards (with their tutor and
employer) at the NCC, Birmingham,
۱۱ September 2026
ast month saw the launch of the The winning apprentice will receive the Industry Awards (with their tutor and
LFlooring Apprentice of the Year following: Two pages of publicity in CFJ magazine!
employer) – 11 September 2026,
competition for 2026. Now in its • A massive Specialist Flooring Tool Kit NCC, Birmingham.
14th year the competition highlights including tools, materials, kneepads, • Two pages of publicity in the CFJ
Open to ALL formal flooring apprentices who
the hard work and achievements of clothing and vouchers worth over magazine.
are still on programme (or recently completed
flooring apprentices across the UK. The £10000! in the last 12 months). Employers do NOT have
Prizes will also be awarded for 2nd
competition is open to ALL flooring • £1000 in Cash! to be a CFA member.
ENTER ONLINE @ cfa.org.uk
apprentices and either the apprentice’s • An invitation for the winner, employer and 3rd places.
employer or tutor can register them and their tutor to attend TWO events: Closing date for entries is
Closing date: 27.03.26.
Finalists notified by: 01.05.26.
to take part, or even the apprentice The top three selected Apprentices 31 March 2026.
themselves. The entry form can be to attend CFA prize-giving and Live The competition is made possible
MORE INFORMATION:
found at https://cfa.org.uk/Flooring- Winner Reveal at the InstallerSHOW, through the generosity of the sponsors
Call CFA: 0115 941 1126 E: info@cfa.org.uk
Training-Apprentice-of-the-Year- NEC, 23-25 June 2026. The Winner and we would like to thank our 2026
Competition/ will also be invited to the CFJ Flooring sponsors their support:
THE APPRENTICE OF THE YEAR AWARD 2026 IS KINDLY SPONSORED BY

PART OF THE HEADLAM GROUP
NEW Guidance on Installation of Laminate Flooring
CFA_FAOTY 2025_A4 Ad_Nov 2025.indd 1 28/11/2025 10:36:19
– MEMBER ONLY document
ast month saw the launch of our new guidance on the installation of laminate
Lflooring. The document was produced in collaboration with the National Institute
of Carpet & Floorlayers (NICF) and the Wood Panel Industries Federation (WPIF)
following the withdrawal of BS 8425 and CEN/TS 14472-part 3. Its purpose is
to give clear and practical direction for a flooring category that has seen strong
growth across both homes and commercial buildings.
The publication brings together requirements on design, substrate preparation
and installation practice and aligns these with current British Standards where
appropriate. With more laminate floors being specified for their appearance,
Site Conditions Support – durability and ease of upkeep, the new guidance sets out what good practice
Winter Warning Campaign - should look like from the first design conversations through to completion checks
and maintenance for the end user.
REMINDER Subjects covered include substrate moisture testing, surface regularity, underlay
selection, underfloor heating and the responsibilities of the different parties
e would like to remind members about the involved in a project. The document places particular emphasis on early dialogue
WWinter Warning Toolkit that was created between suppliers, installers and clients, noting that many floor failures can be
to assist CFA members with obtaining the right avoided when substrate condition and moisture control are properly understood.
site conditions on sites/projects which may be The launch has been well received in the flooring
inadequately heated. The toolkit consists of: and timber sectors, with industry figures noting that
• Temperature cards • An email footer the guidance fills a long-standing gap and should
• A flyer to provide to clients • Section 2 (Site support higher installation standards and fewer
Conditions) of the CFA Guide to Contract Flooring disputes across the supply chain.
The full pack can be downloaded from the members The guidance is a member only publication and
area of the CFA website. If you don’t have your login for CFA members can be accessed through the
details, please email info@cfa.org.uk downloads section and also the member area of our
If any members would like some more of the website. It is expected to serve as a reference for
temperature cards, please email info@cfa.org.uk training and
or call the office on 0115 941 1126. We do for future Latest new member
not have unlimited stocks so therefore some updates
restrictions will apply. to national Specialist Flooring Group Limited
standards.

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