Technical advice | Bostik Pro Floor

October 27, 2021

Choosing the ideal training for you and your team

It’s been a few years now since I sat at a CFA Summer Ball and listened to Garry Bateman preparing for his role as CFA…

October 8, 2021

Sensing the pressure: perusing the plethora of possibilities with PS

The terminology ‘PS’ raises its head more within flooring these days. But what is PS, what are the benefits, and are there any pitfalls? I’d…

August 26, 2021

The sound of silence: getting the most from acoustic flooring and underlays

The traditional picture of urban living, ranging from terraced housing through to detached mansions, has gradually changed over time. Mainly driven by the shortage of…

August 10, 2021

Tiled flooring: the heat is on

Here in the 21st century, we look for improvements to our standards of living and try to move with technology in all walks of life.

July 9, 2021

Installing wood flooring – it’s not THE SAME AS OTHER FLOORS!

The functionality and natural beauty of wood flooring has been established through centuries of use. A stroll through any National Trust property, church or other…

June 16, 2021

Why DPMs are a necessity, not a luxury

With the time-pressures inherent in many construction projects today, it is not uncommon to hear flooring contractors question whether damp proof membranes (DPMs) are really…

June 15, 2021

Tackling the Main Contractors

A couple of years ago, I attended a CFA subcommittee along with technical managers from other manufacturers of floor coverings, screed boards, acoustic systems and…

April 27, 2021

Are you really being trained?

Ask anybody who knows me what I should have been if I hadn’t been bitten by the flooring bug and I can bet most would…

April 26, 2021

Smoothing compounds as wearing surfaces

In the contract flooring industry, most installations are for a new or replacement floor covering. The smoothing compounds required below them won’t be subject to…

February 10, 2021

Adhesive terminology explained

Look at any technical datasheet, marketing materials or even the adhesive bucket and you will find terminology, pictograms and recommendations that can sometimes be confusing.