RIBA CPD Showcase

Floor finishes

This month we're showcasing CPD seminars covering timber and ceramic tile floors, but here on ribaonlinecpd.com you'll find a full range of CPDs tailored around every floor finish and project type. Material ranges from seminars to presentations, and literature to factory visits.
Seminar, by Mapei (UK) Ltd
Mapei's seminar explains common ceramic tiling failures and provides guidance for choosing the correct fixing method. Adhesive classifications (BS) are featured and the importance of background preparation emphasised. The seminar concludes with a range of successful project case studies.

Classifications (BS) are featured and the importance of background preparation is emphasised. The seminar is concluded with a range of successful project case studies. Mapei is a specialist in the manufacture of products and systems for construction: products for installing ceramic and stone materials; products for installing resilient, textile and wooden flooring; concrete admixtures and repair; waterproofing products; resin and cement flooring; elastic sealants and adhesives; external wall insulation; and products for underground construction. All are supported by significant investment in research and development, an excellent technical services department, and a strong commitment towards environmental wellbeing.
Seminar, by Bona Limited
This presentation emphasises the benefits of using adhesives to install wood floors, compared with other methods of installation. Modern adhesives are described with regard to the differing substrates onto which they can be used. The areas where problems can arise are detailed along with the assessments required before considering a timber floor.

Bona is a global manufacturer of finishes for wooden floors and associated products, including adhesives, abrasives and sanding machines.
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