USING machines to weld plastic and linoleum floors can cut the time required to lay flooring systems by up to 70 per cent compared with doing it manually, says Leister Process Technologies of Switzerland, which offers a range of tools to facilitate the process.

THE flooring industry makes rather conflicting demands on backing materials which are required to be securely installed yet removable without residues.  However, Henkel has launched a new anti-slip film that aims to achieve just that.