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Flooring used in healthcare must take account of patients’ needs: Altro supplied its Wood Safety flooring in two colours for Green Pastures Care Home which provides care for residents who have dementia. Durability, cleanability and slip resistance were vital for the safety of the residents at the 60 bed care home. The flooring was installed in the lounge and entrance of the care home. Designs were brought to life by Ideal Flooring, who installed two colours from the range side by side, creating a wide arch detail within the flooring...
read moreFITA Now Offers NVQs
THE upskilling programme in impervious floors from FITA (The Flooring Industry Training Association) now includes an NVQ at Level 2 for successful candidates. This offer is relevant to flooring contractors who employ experienced fitters who need to apply for a blue CSCS cards for the first time, as well as companies who have fitters who currently hold a green CSCS card and need to upgrade to a blue card. In either case those fitters will need to have an NVQ at Level 2 to meet the requirements for the blue card. If they don’t have an NVQ...
read moreA Busy 2014 For The CFA!
IS it really December and almost Christmas again? You’ve probably heard that a dozen times already and perhaps even read it in this month’s CFJ and I’m sorry to use yet another haggard phrase, but where has this year gone! In one respect I’m not complaining, because I think the fact that time has flown reflects the many good things happening. Time flies when you’re having fun and only drags when you’re bored and we’re certainly never bored at the CFA. And so I thought I would use this article to provide a quick review of some...
read moreChristmas Misery & Shame
MOST readers of this magazine who have jobs and are earning decent living wages will be looking forward to Christmas as a time of good cheer, exchanging gifts, enjoying fine food and drink and celebrating with family and friends. But for many in Britain today the so-called ‘season of goodwill’ will mean only desolation and despondency. The gap between rich and poor in the UK is widening, according to recent figures. Over 5 million people in this country are stuck in low-paid jobs, twice as many as last year with almost 25% having been on...
read moreBamboo Floors
In recent year bamboo flooring has become a popular option among many home builders. It holds a beautiful finish, and adds a unique element to any room. Many people who are attempting to reduce their carbon footprint have also taken a shine to bamboo flooring as it is easily biodegradable. However bamboo flooring may not be the right choice for many homes. The following will detain some of the pros and cons of choosing bamboo flooring for your home. One upside of using bamboo flooring is the renew-ability of bamboo as a resource. It is...
read moreLinoleum Floors
Linoleum floors have been in use since the mid 19th century after its invention by Englishman Frederic Walton. Linoleum is a flexible flooring material available in a wide range of colors and designs that is created with a variety of ingredients including linseed oil, cork dust and rosin. Its popularity seemed to peak in the 1950s, but it is enjoying a resurgence once again with economy-minded homeowners. Like any flooring application, it has both pros and cons to recommend its usage. Any homeowner considering the installation of linoleum...
read moreCarpets
Good carpeting can add warmth and color to a room. It can also add class and style. Whether it is woven by hand or mass produced the intricate patterns, the feel of the materials and the colors used can transform what was a bare, cold structure into a true home. Carpets are the base on which many households are built. They set the tone and may inspire the choice of furnishings used to create the character of the home or business. But carpeting also has many disadvantages. They can be magnets for dust mites, dirt, bugs and germs and they are...
read moreRemodelling Tips
Without a living room, a house just isn't a home. The living room is the center of activity in most homes; families gather there to talk, read, watch television, and relax. In this guide, you will get some living room remodeling tips that will make the space more inviting. If your living room has always made you feel a little bit claustrophobic, then it's a good idea to add a little more space. One way to do this is to add a room, or you can knock down a wall and utilize the space in an unused bedroom. Adding space to your living room isn't...
read moreCork Flooring
Cork floors are becoming a popular alternative to traditional hardwood, tile, and carpeted flooring. Cork flooring is made from a natural tree bark and provides some unique characteristics not found with other types of flooring. There are many pros and cons associated with this type of flooring, which means people do need to spend some time thinking about if cork floors would be the right thing for their home. One of the benefits of cork flooring is that it provides a nice spring to the floor. What is meant by this is cork provides a spring...
read moreHardwood Floors – Pros & Cons
Anyone considering installing hardwood floors in his home should compare the pros and cons of whether this durable and attractive flooring is the right choice. Since hardwood floors are among the most expensive flooring options available, it is important to compare both the good and the bad about this type of flooring choice prior to investing in this popular flooring style. Among the best features of hardwood floors is durability, with this type of flooring able to withstand plenty of heavy traffic. Another good feature of hardwood floors is...
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