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29 Warming to new innovations
31 Ardex, which describes itself as one of the UK’s
leading manufacturers and suppliers of high-
performance building products for flooring and
tiling, has partnered with Polypipe Underfloor
Heating to provide ‘a trusted solution for its
water-fed underfloor heating systems’.

28 Richard Renouf: A whole new ballgame
for this year’s semi-finalists
The semifinals of the Floorlayer of the Year
competition were very different. Instead of
taking place at the FITA training centre in
Loughborough, they were held during The
Installer Show at the NEC in June. This meant
the semi-finalists had the added pressure of
public scrutiny, which is normally only the case
at the finals, when the top competitors have
been selected.
27 Transforming hospitality spaces
In today’s competitive hospitality industry,
New range of large floor grinders from Husqvarna Construction specifiers are tasked with creating
Husqvarna Construction’s new range of planetary floor grinders is designed to give environments that balance aesthetics,
customers an easier, more productive workday. With one common platform for all large durability, and comfort, says Chris Sutton,
floor grinder models, customers ‘can be sure of getting the same important benefits no contracts managing director, JHS Carpets.
matter which floor grinder they choose’. Flooring plays a crucial role in this balance,
‘When the clock is ticking, efficiency is everything. Now it’s easier than ever to find influencing the atmosphere and guest
the right machine and leave the best results on the floor,’ says Gustav Berggren, product experience. JHS Carpets, a market-leader in
manager at Floor Grinders. ‘As The Complete Partner in Surface Preparation, we’re commercial flooring, offers innovative flooring
committed to giving our customers everything they need for the job. With this range, solutions designed to meet the demanding needs
floor-grinding specialists and newcomers alike can tackle any surface with confidence,’ of hotels, resorts, and other hospitality venues.
says Joakim-Leff Hallstein, VP of product and service, CS&F.
26 Kelmore levelling and smoothing
compounds meet flooring’s
diverse needs
30 Kelmore's Level More range of levelling and
smoothing compounds is designed to meet
the diverse needs of the flooring industry.
The range includes three water-based
and three two-part products, all formulated
with a consistent binder system to deliver
what the company describes as exceptional
performance, quick walk-on and fit-on times and
outstanding reliability.

25 UltraFloor helps deliver premium flooring
finish at DoubleTree by Hilton, Leeds
UltraFloor has enabled what’s described as
a smooth, high-quality flooring upgrade at
DoubleTree Leeds, expertly delivered by
Tricas Flooring across 11 floors with minimal
disruption. DoubleTree by Hilton Leeds required
a full refresh of its bedroom and corridor flooring
across 11 floors, aiming to elevate the guest
experience through improved comfort, style and
durability.

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Shaw Contract introduces four styles to Creative Connections collection ‘Flooring that helps homes reduce
Interlaced is the first of four styles to be introduced by commercial flooring manufacturer environmental impact’
Shaw Contract EMEA in its new Creative Connections collection. Says Shaw Contract, Beauflor provides cost-effective and durable
‘Designed and manufactured in the UK, the Creative Connections collection seamlessly sheet vinyl flooring for social and affordable
blends soft, tactile textures for an understated yet luxurious finish. homes that delivers value throughout the
All four styles within the collection are designed to be individually distinct yet work lifecycle and that can help projects to be
alongside each other, with Interlaced setting the tone for a myriad of commercial interior more sustainable, says the company. ‘As
design options.’ housing providers place increasing focus on
Continues Shaw Contract: ‘Drawing inspiration from the art of crafting, layering and the the sustainability of specifications, Beauflor
emerging trend of ‘quiet luxury’, Interlaced style introduced a strong directional quality, sheet vinyl can offer tangible advantages when
ideal for creating interesting transitions across its colour palette. it comes to the choice of flooring, even when
managing tight budgets and high expectations.’ 

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