I'll be there
Have a word with Matt. He'll probably be able to offer you a course showing templating and fitting (been doing an apprenticeship with him and he...
And waiting for a few promo prices to get people using it.
http://www.heckmondwike-fb.co.uk/products/fibre-bonded-carpet-carpet-tiles/hobnail/ Used them as mats before. Hippos pretty good to.
How about hobnail carpet tiles or similar?
http://www.amazon.co.uk/product-reviews/B000KKNQBK/ref=dp_top_cm_cr_acr_txt?ie=UTF8&showViewpoints=1 Not flooring related but worth a read.
I use decoratorscaulk and 23g pins.
Been using blades from these guys for 6-7 years. Quality is okay but price is good. trade underlay.com
One site quotes £120 for a smallish tin (doesn't say size) but it last 8-9 months (less in areas of heavy use)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=IfUaKXasdD4&feature=youtube_gdata_player Might get some and cover my tools, trainers and bottom of my trousers....