With the focus firmly on working towards a net zero carbon future in the construction industry and beyond, it has never been more important to choose wisely and carefully. With pledges such as Architects Declare and the RIBA 2030 Climate Challenge gaining awareness, construction companies are following suit with their own pledges - the more... Continue Reading →
Our Technical Manager Richard Aylen answers questions on how best to give your hardwood sports floor a thorough clean and how to demarcate areas to ensure social distancing. With sports centres in the process of reopening we have been asked two main questions related to social distancing and floor cleaning:- Using adhesive tape to mark... Continue Reading →
Adapting your sports hall for use as a classroom is a smart idea many schools are looking into at the moment - will your hardwood floor be up to the task? The current situation has created a need for greater flexibility and many schools will be investigating how best they can adapt existing, useable spaces... Continue Reading →
There are many, many reasons why using our HP Sport lacquer is your best bet for any wooden sports floor, including previously sealed as well as for new or fully sanded floors, here are just a few: And don't forget... You can earn points every time you buy Junckers Woodcare products through your local distributor with... Continue Reading →
Over the past few years, there has been a substantial change in the flooring specification guidelines for schools by the Education & Skills Funding Agency, particularly with regards to sports flooring. To qualify for Government funding to build, improve or upgrade a sports hall, a school has to specify an area elastic floor as the... Continue Reading →
As this year's shortlist for the prestigious RIBA Regional Awards were announced, we were delighted to learn our solid wood floors have been installed in no less than five projects. Over the years, we've had the privilege to work with many, many fantastically talented architects and would like to take this opportunity to celebrate their... Continue Reading →
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Two perceptions of durability: Our Technical Manager Richard Aylen discusses the case for NOT treating your hardwood floor with too much care. Some people can afford to be a bit meaner to their hardwood floors. We are all interested in what customers think of our floors, but when I found out for the first time... Continue Reading →
World-renowned Danish architects Bjarke Ingles Group (BIG) designed Glasir Education Centre, the largest building on the Faroe Islands to date. The new centre merges three educational institutions with the aim to combine age groups and disciplines, sharing knowledge to the benefit of students, teachers and staff. Inspired by the dramatic landscape of Tórshavn, the building’s... Continue Reading →
Floor Finishers and clients can help each other at SupportFloorFinishers.nu SupportFloorFinishers.nu aims to bridge the gap between professional Floor Finishers and companies, local authorities, schools and others who are in a position to refurbish their floors earlier than planned as many buildings stand closed and empty. This allows renovation projects to take place outside working... Continue Reading →
