Our team recently visited Flanders Flooring Days, a major international event for the flooring industry held in Belgium. The purpose of the trip was to map out world-class installation technologies and smart materials to deliver the best possible quality and efficiency across our construction sites.
This year’s event stood out for its highly practical focus. While the emphasis has traditionally been on visual presentation, this time real innovation was concentrated right on the exhibition floor. It was there that we gained deep insights into solutions that save valuable time on site and elevate the long-term durability of floors to a completely new level.
A Major Step Forward in Supply Reliability
One of the most significant outcomes of the trip is the strengthening of direct relationships with Europe’s leading developers of underlays and installation systems. Direct contacts right at the production level guarantee us reliable deliveries and access to the latest technical databases. This allows our project managers to plan even the most demanding and time-critical construction projects with complete confidence, knowing that the required systems will arrive on site exactly on time.
One of the most significant outcomes of the trip is the strengthening of direct relationships with Europe’s leading developers of underlays and installation systems. Direct contacts right at the production level guarantee us reliable deliveries and access to the latest technical databases. This allows our project managers to plan even the most demanding and time-critical construction projects with complete confidence, knowing that the required systems will arrive on site exactly on time.
The Leap to “Dry Installation” – Level Floors in Hours
On renovation projects, the greatest challenge is often warped and uneven subfloors, which take days to level using traditional screeds and pouring compounds. We brought back revolutionary two-component dry leveling systems from the trade fair. These allow us to create a perfectly straight and strong floor over old boarding, concrete, or plasterboard in just a few hours, without using a single drop of water. Because there is no drying time, the new covering can be installed immediately. For the client, this means projects are completed several times faster and brings significant time savings to the entire construction process.
On renovation projects, the greatest challenge is often warped and uneven subfloors, which take days to level using traditional screeds and pouring compounds. We brought back revolutionary two-component dry leveling systems from the trade fair. These allow us to create a perfectly straight and strong floor over old boarding, concrete, or plasterboard in just a few hours, without using a single drop of water. Because there is no drying time, the new covering can be installed immediately. For the client, this means projects are completed several times faster and brings significant time savings to the entire construction process.
Next-Generation Materials and Future Trends
In addition to installation technologies, we mapped out products that solve specific problems on site:
In addition to installation technologies, we mapped out products that solve specific problems on site:
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- Composite flooring with an integrated underlay: We explored new waterproof floor coverings that come with a factory-applied natural cork underlay. This offers top-tier soundproofing and warmth while saving labor time, as there is no need to unroll a separate underlay mat on site.
- Hybrid veneer technology: We analyzed a unique solution gaining traction in the European market – a flooring featuring a natural wood veneer on a stone composite core. This is an exceptionally thin and stable material that brings the authentic warmth of wood into a space, yet withstands wear and moisture like the strongest composite materials.
- Site-specific dirt barrier systems and profiles: We mapped out new ways to furnish commercial building entrances with made-to-measure dirt-trapper mats that reduce material waste, and we explored a new generation of durable finishing trims.
Thanks to the fresh technical knowledge gained from the exhibition, we are ready to offer an even faster, smoother, and more professional full-service flooring installation.
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Reference: Flanders Flooring Days