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37 ‘Demand for waterproof laminate 35 Safe ‘n’ sound on the ground
40 may never be met’ ‘High performance floor preparation products
and adhesives’ from F Ball and Co have been
Paul Hambidge, managing director of Factory used to install safety flooring as part of the
Direct Flooring, says although consumer transformation of Tavistock Place, the main
demand for 'waterproof laminate' is steadily undergraduate building at Plymouth College of
increasing, and the European Producers of Art, into an inspiring learning space.
Laminate Flooring declared it a 'trend' for
2025, the industry is unlikely to ever deliver a 34 TPS360: Retail flooring expertise
solution that meets consumer expectations. without compromise
Paul explains the construction of laminate In the fast-paced world of retail, where first
flooring is key to understanding its limitations. impressions matter and downtime costs
money, flooring is more than a surface - it’s an
36 Sustainable flooring solutions enhance integral part of the brand experience. The right
JetBrains’ new Amsterdam HQ system must not only look exceptional but also
The contemporary JetBrains office in Terrace withstand heavy footfall, accommodate fixtures
Tower, Amsterdam, reportedly represents and displays, and remain safe and serviceable
its innovative prowess while showcasing in all conditions.
Commercial flooring adhesives and a commitment to modernity, sustainability, 33
smoothing compounds: how brand loyalty and employee wellbeing. JetBrains creates ‘Cemfloor is easiest way to screed your
and market pressures are shaping 2025 intelligent software development tools used commercial or domestic flooring’
For more than 15 years, Leading Edge by more than 11.4m professionals across Cemfloor is the liquid screed of choice for
has been tracking the UK contract businesses of all sizes. This second JetBrains architects and contractors looking for a high-
flooring adhesives and smoothing office in Amsterdam now serves as the main performance, low-maintenance cement-based
compounds markets through regular liquid screed product, says the company. ‘With
in-depth research. Says Elly Cousin of office and headquarters. It showcases an 24-hour tech support, ongoing training, and
Leading Edge: ‘As we prepare to publish ultra-modern space which utilises resilient full support offered to all our channel partners
the latest editions of our reports this floorcoverings from Polyflor to complement the and applicators, Cemfloor is the easiest way to
November, it feels like the right moment overall design concept. screed your commercial or domestic flooring.’
to look back at how far the market has
come – and what contractors are telling
us now about where it’s heading next.’ 32
‘Since the first report in 2007, much
has changed. Brand preferences,
installation methods, and supply routes
have all evolved – sometimes gradually,
sometimes almost overnight. But one
constant has been the high level of brand
loyalty in the sector. In our most recent
survey in 2022, over half of flooring
contractors said they’ll choose adhesives
based on familiarity and confidence in
performance rather than price. Just 3%
cited ‘lowest price’ as the main reason
for choosing an adhesive brand, a sharp
decline from earlier years when cost was
a more common deciding factor.’

39 Loughton installs flooring for Euston
Foodbank
The Euston Foodbank provides essential
support to those vulnerable to poverty and
hunger, offering nutritionally balanced food
and assistance. Committed to giving back,
UK-leading flooring contractor Loughton
Contracts stepped in to install new flooring in
the storeroom and food preparation area. To
ensure a high-quality foundation, it partnered
with PERI to supply PERI FLOOR, a flooring ‘A superhero sampling service from ADP’
grade plywood, for the underlay. SampleWorx describes itself as a dedicated flooring industry sample production
company with more than 50 years’ combined specialist experience working with
38 Burmatex brand continues a tradition companies to produce ‘innovative and creative sampling shade cards and sampling
going back more than half a century solutions’. SampleWorx says it prides itself on five things - customer care, great
The Burmatex brand was created in 1967 and prices, versatility, project management and sample fulfilment.
for more than 50 years it’s been designing, ‘We can produce folders, display boards, swatches and swatch carriers for various
manufacturing, and distributing carpet tiles, products including – luxury vinyl tiles (LVT), carpet tiles, vinyl and accessories.
sheets and planks in Ossett, West Yorkshire. ‘When you have an important meeting with a potential customer, client or investor,
Burmatex’s range of products includes make sure you catch their attention from the moment you enter the room. Having a
multilevel loop, loop pile, structure bonded, professional and impactful presentation pack of swatch cards can set you apart from
fibre-bonded, cut-pile, as well as performance the competition.’
barrier systems and entrance matting.

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