Floor finishes
A trio of floor-related CPD materials from three leading UK specialists, ably demonstrating both the variety and quality of information available via the RIBA CPD Providers Network.
This CPD presentation covers the following key topics: a review of tiles for new build and restoration, with particular emphasis on limestone and polished porcelain; basic principles of sealing natural stone; correct specification for cleaning, sealing and maintenance methods; health and safety issues and industry guidelines; and, an assessment of practical issues and considerations.
LTP is the leading UK manufacturer of cleaning, sealing and maintenance products for the tile and stone market. It supplies over 700 tile, stone, fireplace and DIY showrooms in the UK, and also exports to China, Ireland, Romania, Spain and the Czech Republic.
This CPD seminar covers the subject of sustainability. It sets out the source of current problems, and approaches to alleviate them through reduction of energy use and waste and recycling, among other measures.
Desso is a leading European cradle-to-cradle manufacturer of commercial broadloom carpets and carpet tiles. It offers a wide spectrum of colours, textures and designs to suit all applications, from offices and education to retail and leisure.
The Recommended Adhesives Guide is one of the most comprehensive and trusted guides to flooring adhesive compatibility, with over 5,500 adhesive recommendations for floor coverings from around 200 of the leading international floor covering manufacturers. Specifiers can rely on the guide to ensure that they select the most suitable flooring adhesive for their chosen floor covering. The guide is available as a printed book, or can be searched interactively on the company's website, where it can also be downloaded as a free App.
F Ball and Co is the UK's market leading manufacturer of flooring adhesives and subfloor preparation products. The comprehensive range of Styccobond and Stopgap products, including flooring adhesives, smoothing underlayments, repair compounds, waterproof surface membranes and primers, are renowned for combining high performance and ease of installation. The company keeps abreast of market developments by maintaining on-going and close liaison with floor covering manufacturers.