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04 Great News!
18 Social
01 Shaw Contract Group
06 Making the connections
22 FocusOn: Domotex
24 Airstep Retailer of the Month: Choices Flooring Joondalup, WA
08 Victorian family wins $20,000 cash
32 Resilient Flooring
28 Software
38 Product Update
51 Exhibition Calendar
42 Carpets & Rugs
12 Milliken acquires Ontera
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Great news! I am absolutely delighted to announce that Elite Publishing Co Pty Ltd has acquired a number of new publications to add to our current stable of well respected B2B print and digital magazines, which includes Flooring Magazine. Our new magazines were established in 1990 and formerly owned by Australian Tile Publications Pty Ltd (ATP). They include Tile Today, Discovering Stone, Tile+Stone Showcase and Finishes & Surfaces as well as the website www.infotile.com and will already be familiar to many of our readers. They make an outstanding complement to Flooring Magazine and will substantially increase our overall coverage of the flooring industry.
Redesigned website for Choices Anthony Stock, the previous owner of the magazines, will continue on as contributing editor, adding his considerable expertise to our strong and experienced team. The 10,000 strong nationwide distribution the magazines bring to us includes a large architect and specifier readership and will add significantly to our own comprehensive databases. Watch out for more news and exciting changes as the magazines move forward in 2016.
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Choices Flooring has redesigned its website to give it a fresh new look. Attracting over half a million new visitors each year, the new look choicesflooring. com.au provides both inspiration and advice to help consumers find the floor they’ve been searching for. Choices Flooring’s contemporary new website design completes the consumer experience, with engaging and interactive content. New developments include advanced search functionality, exclusive brand pages, 11 new room settings, enhanced flooring galleries, and over 200 blogs from Australia’s best interior decorators and stylists.
With over 80% of Australians using mobile devices over desktop computers, the new Choices Flooring website also instantly adapts to the mobile device consumers are using, so they decorate from the floor up and connect with their local Choices Flooring store anywhere, anytime.
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News Two more wins for Marques Flooring
New stores for Carpet Court
Marques Flooring has once again been acknowledged by the Australian Timber Flooring Association in its annual awards. At the 2015 Annual Awards Night, Marques Flooring was awarded Distributor of the Year for the fourth year in a row. “This is a big deal for us as we are just one store up against many bigger businesses from all around Australia,” said Josh Marques.
Also winning on the night, staff member, Jules Bailey, was named Employee of the Year. Jules is one of only a handful of women in the flooring industry to win an ATFA award.
Carpet Court has opened two new stores in Victoria – Cranbourne and Echuca. Cranbourne Carpet Court offers flooring and window solutions for homes and businesses throughout Melbourne’s South Eastern suburbs. The locally owned business is now a member of Australia’s largest flooring retailer, joining a network of more than 200 Carpet Court stores nationwide. Store owners, Kylie and Derren Speas, can tackle any flooring challenge, inheriting skills and experience passed down from Kylie’s parents who have worked in the industry for more than 30 years. Carpet Innovations Carpet Court services the greater Echuca area and store owner, Annie Griffiths, has the skills and experience to tackle any
flooring challenge with more than 30 years’ experience. Carpet Court’s National Marketing Manager, Natasha Gallardo, is excited to welcome the new stores to the Carpet Court family. “Both Annie in Echuca and Kylie and Derren Speas in Cranbourne are dedicated to their local customers and believe they deserve to have an extensive range of flooring options on their doorstep. We look forward to watching the businesses flourish in the coming years,” said Natasha.
products, furnishings and floorcoverings, home textiles and home accessories. The 41st edition- IHGF Delhi Fair Spring 2016 is slated from 20 to 23 February. This will not only mark the start of a new business season of 2016 order placing, but will also pave the way for Autumn 2016 sourcing. The number of exhibitors estimated to showcase during the fair has also grown to over 2750, along with more than 900 permanent showrooms. Neatly profiled in a total of 12 exclusive show sectors,
the fair would span across an area of 1,90,000 m2. The demand for handcrafted products has surged in the recent years, with global market changes driving consumers to reminisce about the past, and also due to a dismissal of mass-production in favor of quality, crafted products that emotionally resonate with customers. It is about creating a connection between the maker and consumer – a silent dialogue that is reciprocated through appreciation of products and the stories behind them.
Making the connections IHGF Delhi fair is a key connect to Indian manufacturers to source an unparalleled range of home, lifestyle and fashion products. Its unique potential in the home and gifts sector is perfectly aligned with the expectations of an evolving market. Creativity and the ability to present innovative collections, updated season after season, are the strong points of the manufacturers who unite under the IHGF banner, twice every year, at the IHGF Delhi Fair Spring and IHGF Delhi Fair.
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Organized by the Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH), India, the fair’s reputation is built on its commitment to bring together, the industry’s widest variety in one easyto-navigate location at the plush India Expo Centre and Mart, New Delhi NCR. The success of this UFI approved event is built on its excellent variety comprising sectors like furniture, housewares, decorative and gifts, fashion jewellery and accessories as well as apparel, cane, bamboo and eco-friendly
News Kennards Hire Site Solutions (KHSS) launches onto Australian marketplace Kennards Hire has launched a new service to market, offering onsite solutions during scheduled site shutdowns, turn-arounds, rail possessions, and critical works and for both large and small project works that require an onsite equipment hire solution. The Kennards Hire Site Solutions (KHSS) is an onsite hire equipment management system that can be partnered with any project that requires tailored packages on your own work site.
KHSS staff can work with all Kennards Hire business units to provide a customised solution for your project, identifying equipment requirements for projects of all shapes and sizes. From small one day projects with a handful of staff through to large year long projects with hundreds of staff, KHSS is available to make the job easy. Adjustable to meet customer requirements, solutions can be delivered via small site boxes, 20 and 40ft
containers, through to fitted out trailers for easy low cost mobilisation to site. Specialised staff from KHSS will meet with your project team prior to the project to confirm details including what equipment is required, the scope of work and if the KHSS requires Kennards Hire staff onsite and for what period/term of project. KHSS is then able to stock equipment from across all Kennards Hire specialist and general hire offerings.
Unstaffed options are available for smaller, more routine projects that only require products. With unstaffed KHSS options, additional products are available on call 24/7 and there is flexibility to extend or change products should the project needs change. The KHSS system software records and provides accurate and detailed reporting for every nominated person issued with a contractor card.
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Carpet Court delivering daily inspiration on Instagram Carpet Court is tapping into the power of visuals to engage consumers on a new level with Instagram. Launched in July, the brand’s Instagram profile boosts its already rich social media mix, adding a new dimension to the design inspiration it delivers to consumers, according to Carpet Court’s National Marketing Manager, Natasha Gallardo. She believes visual content is more important than ever to a brand’s marketing strategy – especially in the renovating and interior design space.
“Instagram has fast become the go-to place for daily design inspiration. People visit to inspire and be inspired,” she said. “We’re in a very visual business, so Instagram is a powerful channel for us to engage and captivate our audience.” The platform launched with a competition to win a rug by designer and Carpet Court ambassador Darren Palmer. To enter, Instagram users simply needed to ‘follow’ @ CarpetCourtAU and upload a picture of where they would put the rug in their home, including
the hashtags #lovethelook and #carpetcourt. Since its launch, Carpet Court’s Instagram profile has already enticed a growing community of followers with beautiful images, event snaps and exclusive behind-thescenes shots. And this is only the beginning. “We know first-hand that social media success comes down to fresh, inspiring and relevant content. So we have a few strategies up our sleeves to encourage people to engage with our brand, including working with some exciting
brand ambassadors,” Natasha said. Far from being a standalone channel, Instagram forms part of the Carpet Court’s dynamic, integrated multi-channel campaigns enabling them to extend their reach and fuel engagement. “We use Facebook, Pinterest, Twitter and YouTube but the content we post is slightly different for each because they all have different audiences,” said Natasha. “Instagram adds another dimension to our marketing strategy, which we believe will engage new customers as well as our loyal followers.” The latest Instagram research found that one out of every three minutes spent on mobile in Australia is on Instagram, Facebook or WhatsApp. Since Instagram launched in 2010, an average of 70 million photos have been shared per day by more than 200 million monthly active users.
Victorian family wins $20,000 cash After being in and out of the Royal Children’s Hospital for over a month, hearing the news that they had won $20,000 cash left Bundoora couple, Jacqui and Jason speechless. In partnership with Victoria Carpets, Choices Flooring ran a competition in August that gave all customers
who purchased any of their exclusive Eternity Inception carpet the chance to win a feature in Inspiring Choices 2016 magazine and $20,000 cash to put towards the remainder of their home renovations. Coinciding with the start of the promotion, Jacqui
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and Jason of Reservoir, Victoria, were finishing some minor renovations to their investment property (which happened to be their first home until their family grew too big for the small unit). One of the projects was to replace the carpet in the bedrooms.
After visiting a number of different flooring retailers, Jacqui fell in love with the stylish looks and luxurious feel of Eternity Inception carpet and was blown away by the exceptional service provided by the team at Choices Flooring by Lamberts in Thomastown, Victoria. During the renovations, Jacqui and Jason’s ten year old daughter, Tamia, was admitted to the Royal Children’s Hospital and it was while Jacqui was sitting alongside Tamia’s hospital bed that she received the call advising her that they had won the competition. The Inspiring Choices 2016 magazine photo-shoot took place at Jason and Jacqui’s unit last month and was quickly followed by the presentation of the $20,000 cheque from Choices Flooring by Lamberts and Victoria Carpets.
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Milliken acquires Ontera Modular Carpets Pty Ltd Milliken & Company has announced its acquisition of the assets of Ontera Modular Carpets Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of Cavalier Corporation Limited. Ontera is a leader in the design and manufacture of commercial modular carpet, and has provided Milliken branded products as part of its offering for some time. “Ontera and Milliken share a long history,” said Joe Salley, president and CEO, Milliken & Company. “Our partnership succeeds because of similar unwavering commitments to quality,
innovation and environmental stewardship. This acquisition is a natural progression of our relationship.” “At Ontera, we have long been impressed with Milliken’s technological capabilities, innovative designs and clear commitment to sustainability,” said Ontera CEO Dean Harriott. “It’s exciting to be part of this world-class company. Our customers will benefit from Milliken’s global product development capabilities, technologies and insights accrued during its 150-year legacy.”
In September, Australians made the Sensitive Choice Along with the new life and warmer weather that Spring brings, it’s also a time when asthma and allergies start to flare up. As such, Choices Flooring, along with the support of Dunlop Flooring and Beaulieu Australia, ran the Sensitive Choice campaign across Australia, promoting their asthma and allergy friendly product ranges – Brease carpet and Dunlop Comfort CHOICE underlay. Exclusive to Choices Flooring, Brease carpet and Dunlop Comfort CHOICE underlay are the only residential carpet products recognised by the National
Asthma Council Australia’s Sensitive Choice program. All customers who made the Sensitive Choice and purchased both products in one transaction throughout the campaign period went into the draw to win a Dyson V6 Absolute vacuum cleaner each day. As a result, Choices Flooring, Dunlop Flooring and Beaulieu Australia saw significant sales increases across these product ranges and 20 Dyson V6 Absolute vacuum cleaners were awarded to customers across Australia, in both regional and metro locations.
QEP now has new home
Dandenong South, Victoria. “Following several months of hard work and dedication from the QEP team, we have fully relocated to our new building,” said Managing Director, Bruce Maclaren. “Our thanks go to all the staff, valued customers and suppliers whose support has been greatly appreciated through the past two years.”
Following the devastating fire in September 2013, QEP has operated from a number of temporary locations pending the construction of a new purpose built facility. The new premises are a few kilometers from its former home in
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New Appointments Andersens Coffs Harbour Andersens Coffs Harbour has welcomed David Manuel to its team. David is a highly experienced floor consultant in both commercial and residential products and prides himself on excellent customer service. He is keen to get the job done whether it be for teh company’s many real estate agents, residential clients or larger commercial jobs.
Dunlop Flooring Dunlop Flooring has welcomed Charlotte Baker to the Dunlop Flooring team as WA sales rep. Charlotte has a strong sales history having worked in the multi-media advertising industry for the past three years in WA plus over 12 years in England. She has strong relationship building attitude and sales driven approach.
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Ardex Ardex Australia has announced the appointment of Fabian Morgan as the Chief Operating Officer of Ardex Australia. Mr Morgan has been with Ardex for eight years and was previously the Sales and Marketing Director. He recently completed a six month role exchange with Jesse David, President of Ardex Americas, and his new appointment highlights Ardex’s ongoing commitment to internal leadership development within the Ardex Group In his new role, Mr. Morgan will have the responsibility of General Manager, Ardex Australia, reporting to Ian Forster, who will continue his duties as Regional Managing Director, Asia Pacific and as a member of the Global Management Committee. Mr Morgan said: “I look forward to continuing the growth that Ardex has experienced. It is great to see the ongoing commitment that our shareholders are making in the Australian market. Ardex’s investment in our region has never been higher. It is exciting times and we look forward to several announcements soon.” Mr Morgan recently appointed Raewyn Hughes to the position Category Manager Tiling and Flooring Systems. Ms Hughes has been with Ardex for seven years and will be expanding her role to include all flooring categories. “Raewyn has led our tiling products category for the past five years and her experience in the professional channels will be invaluable to the growth planned,” Morgan said.
Commissioned research gives Carpet Court the win Research undertaken by The Klein Partnership showed Carpet Court with the highest flooring retailer brand awareness and total spontaneous awareness amongst consumers. The report also showed that almost 90% of those who purchased their flooring from Carpet Court would be likely to purchase from them again. “The results are a testament to our strong omni channel marketing strategy, use of innovative technology, in-store merchandising, new promotional campaigns and new store concepts,” said Natasha Gallardo, National Marketing Manager. “Over the past two years, we have worked hard to target consumers with the right offers in the right place at the right time – and these results prove it’s working.” According to Natasha, Carpet Court has a goal to further expand the way customers experience the brand, both in-store and
out-of-store. In addition to creative television campaigns and sponsorships, including acclaimed television renovation shows The Block, House Rules and Renovation Rumble, Carpet Court is embracing a rich blend of social media and brand ambassadors to continuously inspire and nurture consumers. Inside its stores, the use of sophisticated interactive technology enhances the customer experience and takes engagement into a new dimension. “We’re constantly looking for new ways to capture the attention of shoppers, and go the extra step to create a truly distinctive customer experience,” said Natasha. “Of course, there’s always room for improvement. But we have the strong foundations in place, together with the deep consumer insights and vision, to continue raising the bar as Australia’s market leader in flooring and windows.”
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Tarkett and Desso join leaders debate on circular economy During September, executives from Tarkett and Desso joined top level debates at the World Economic Forum’s New Champions Summit in China on how the circular economy and business innovation can unleash new and sustainable economic growth for the long term. The World Economic Forum is the international institution committed to improving the state of the world through public-private co-operation. At its summit in China, leaders from industry, academia and government explored new paths to prosperity based on innovation, collaboration and partnership.
Desso and Tarkett are both supporters of the circular economy – the regenerative, sustainable model in which goods are designed to be recycled, reused or remanufactured in a closed loop system. Together, the companies are harnessing their combined experience and commitment to building a truly sustainable economic model that delivers innovation and added value to customers. According to the Ellen MacArthur Foundation and the management consultants, McKinsey & Co, industry could save as much as a trillion dollars a year by 2025 through cost savings on materials as a result of going circular.
Floors for Living – Choices Flooring’s latest catalogue This month, Choices Flooring will launch its Floors for Living catalogue, which takes decorating from the floor up to a whole new level. Featuring over 55 products, Choices Flooring’s Floors for Living catalogue takes consumers through 16 pages of themed room settings that feature a
variety of exclusive product categories, to ensure they find the floor they’ve been searching for. With over five million catalogues being distributed in state and local newspapers across Australia, the group is ready for a busy few months in the lead up to Christmas.
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Xtra fun in Cairns The Flooring Xtra Group held its annual conference in August this year in Cairns and the sunny city provided a warm, relaxing back drop to what was a fantastic few days for the Flooring Xtra members and their core suppliers. One of the key aims for the conference was to create an interactive and fun environment for all participants, which was informative and that also encouraged learning and open communication. The Supplier Speed Dating was a hit with both members and core suppliers along with a team building session where teams had to complete a number of tasks around the city of Cairns. The conference
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finale was a Caribbean themed dinner at the spectacular NuNu in Palm Cove. Flooring Xtra would like to thank all members and suppliers for their positive contributions, which made our conference a huge success.
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You’ve seen the striking branding, and local mentality, now hear from two of our stores about their transition to Flooring Xtra. Jason from Ultimate Flooring Xtra “Starting a brand new flooring business in a mature marketplace like Rockhampton was a big decision to make for myself and my family. 18 months ago we decided to join Flooring Xtra. We felt their vision, culture and the business processes that they had developed for their members would be beneficial in helping us succeed. Well our success has been overwhelming, way beyond what we would ever have hoped and expected. We are just so thankful that we joined Flooring Xtra.”
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Rosebud Flooring Xtra Another Flooring Xtra success story, is our store in Rosebud, Victoria. Formally trading as Rosebud Carpets for over 35 years before rebranding as a Flooring Xtra store, Rosebud Flooring Xtra has increased turnover by over 30% since making the exciting change. Former customers have come back to the store to see the prominent colours and professional presentation inside and out, and have commented on how modern and sophisticated the store is now looking. By being part of Flooring Xtra, this business is now really well placed to prosper for another 35 years.
To find out what it means to be part of Flooring Xtra jump on the phone for a confidential chat today with Scott, Loreta or Jason. Scott 0410 322 816 scott.enno@flooringxtra.com.au Loreta 0447 652 810 loreta.robinson@flooringxtra.com.au Jason 0410 335 000 jason.watkins@flooringxtra.com.au
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Mixing business with pleasure Flooring First held its annual conference in Tauranga, New Zealand over the weekend of 11 to 13 September, at Trinity Wharf. This proved to be a hugely successful event that was attended by 30 of its members and 17 of its supplier partners. “There was a good mix of business and pleasure activities held over the three days commencing with a round of golf on the Friday and a cocktail function that evening,” said Jenny Kitson Co-ordinator Furnishing Brands for the group. “Over the next three days business sessions
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included a Dale Carnegie Seminar and a Health and Safety presentation updating everyone on the new policies. These were followed with the unveiling of two new business systems for the group – Business First and Measure First – both of which are designed to help save our members time and maintain successful businesses over the next five to 10 years. “The highlight of the conference, however, was a trip to the Hobbiton movie set and a right royal Hobbit feast on the Saturday night,” she said.
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Domotex x 3 DOMOTEX is the leading trade fair for the floorcovering industry: a global business platform for buyers and sellers to conduct business while discovering the latest trends in the industry as well as networking with their peers. After many years as a single show, DOMOTEX now has three annual incarnations – the original DOMOTEX Hannover, Germany in January; a second – DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR in Shanghai, China in March and a third –DOMOTEX Turkey in May.
DOMOTEX 2016 (16 to 19 January 2016)
Long regarded as the world’s leading trade show for carpets and floorcoverings, DOMOTEX 2016 in Hannover is expected to feature some 1,400 exhibitors from more than 60 countries. World-leading providers of floorcoverings will use the show as a springboard for their new products and collections. After Germany, the biggest exhibiting nations in terms of leased space are Turkey, India, Belgium, China, the Netherlands and Iran.
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Spread across 12 exhibition halls, the upcoming DOMOTEX will feature a uniquely rich and diverse array of products and materials – an absolute bonanza for trade visitors from the flooring wholesale and retail sectors, architecture, interior design, the skilled flooring trades and the furniture and interior furnishings retail and wholesale sectors. The show’s product line-up encompasses textile and resilient floorcoverings for the residential and contract furnishing sectors, machinewoven and hand-made carpets and rugs, parquet and laminate flooring, outdoor flooring solutions, and a comprehensive range of care, cleaning, installation and application technologies. “One thing we can already say with certainty is that LVT tiles and planks will be one of the big attractions at the show. And no wonder, with all those innovative printed designs and textures to choose from,” said Dr Jochen Köckler, a member of the Managing Board of Deutsche Messe. “The show’s
parquet and laminate flooring section will also be bigger, with exhibitor numbers and exhibition space both noticeably up on 2014.” Another major visitor magnet at DOMOTEX 2016 will be the Wood Flooring Summit. The event is expected to feature around 200 exhibitors from the parquet and laminate flooring industry, plus over 180 providers of application and installation technology. Among them will be such big names as Amorim, Kährs and Unilin. Staged in Hall 9, the Summit features an exhibition area for product innovations and a dining and lounge area for informal networking.
DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR 2016 The 18th edition of DOMOTEX asia/ CHINAFLOOR will take place on March 22 to 24, 2016 at the Shanghai New International Expo Centre. International leading flooring industry brands such as Armstrong, Balta, Classen, Egger, Gerflor, Hanwha, Jaipur, KCC, Kronotex, Kronoswiss, Suminoe, US Floors, Wools
of New Zealand, have already confirmed their in 2016. The exhibition ground comprises of 12 halls among which five are dedicated to carpet and rugs, four to wood, laminate, bamboo and other hard floors and three halls are dedicated to resilient floorings for commercial, industrial and residential purposes. The Wood Plastic Composite (WPC) category, one of the hottest topics in the global flooring industry, is expected to take centre stage. “We recognize that China is a growing market place for WPCs” said Mr. Bryan Fairbanks – Executive Director for International Business Development at Trex, USA and speaker at 2015 China International WPC Development Forum, which took place during 2015 edition. “Some of the best minds gathered from around the world and many of the market leaders in China are here (at DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR) all together in one place – that is very rare to happen.”
DOMOTEX Turkey (23–26 May 2016)
The gates will be open on DOMOTEX Turkey 2016 from 23 to 26 May in Gaziantep. As the leading sales platform for carpet manufacturers in Turkey and the Middle East, the trade fair will again bring together all the major brands under one roof. This year, the trade fair DOMOTEX Turkey was able to convincingly reaffirm its reputation as the leading hub for manufacturers of machine-made carpets in Turkey and the Middle East. A total of 198 companies exhibited their products in a display covering a total of 22,025 m2. The large number of participants from outside the host country was particularly impressive: 33 of the 198 exhibitors came from Bangladesh, Belgium, China, Germany, France, India, Iran, Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka and Uzbekistan. All exhibitors were eager to access new markets and impress the 8,734 trade visitors from the target markets of Turkey and the Middle East with their original designs and novel collections.
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Experience ensures success Choices Flooring Joondalup Western Australia By Philip Ashley
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ue and Steve Blackwood have been providing floorcoverings to residential and commercial customers in the Joondalup (WA) area for over 22 years. Choices Flooring Joondalup is firstly a family business but several sales professionals have worked there almost as long. It’s also a business where apprentices stay on and add continuing value to the company. General Manager Adam Blackwood started in the warehouse, then worked as a floorcovering apprentice under Maurice Brennan, who still works in commercial sales. Such is the nature of Choices Joondalup that the person a customer speaks to will have a wealth of experience to ensure any project is successful from start to completion. Choice Flooring Joondalup is firmly established as the go-to place for all types of floorcoverings. Carpets and underlay, timber, laminate, vinyl and other types of floorcoverings including rubber and safety flooring are all covered. It’s of
particular importance to the crew at Joondalup that their floors, as far as possible, are eco-friendly and meet practical and visual requirements. One example is fast growing bamboo that’s been awarded independent environmental certification from both Green Environmental Choice Australia and the Forest Stewardship Council. As bamboo is one of the fastest growing plants on Earth with a Janka rating of 16, it’s ideal for hightraffic areas and readily available. Choices Flooring Joondalup employs 15 full time sales and support specialists and 30 subcontract installers. They have a residential and commercial crew consisting of four residential and five commercial reps and proudly boast that their team is one of the most experienced in WA. Together they have some fantastic projects under their belt including both the Qantas and Singapore Airlines lounges at Perth International Airport, Edith Cowan University, Quinn’s Baptist College and the John Forrest Secondary College stand out as major educational projects.
Hospitals, restaurants, retail stores, apartments and, of course, residential installations are some of the work that makes Choices Joondalup one of the most experienced flooring suppliers in the Perth area. Experience is backed up by continual industry and product knowledge training. This extends from the 15 or so floorcovering apprentices trained over many years to interior design courses being undertaken by many of the sales professionals. It’s important that Joondalup’s sales persons also add to the design knowledge and work with both customers and designers to get just what the customer wants. As Adam Blackwood said: “The heart of our promise is simple – to help you find the floor you’ve been searching for”. In 2011, nearly six million Australians reported making repairs and alterations around
the home. It was evident a boom was on and Australian consumers were decorating more, in addition to seeking alternate floorcoverings to suit their needs, budget and lifestyle. Joondalup Carpet Choice store rebranded to Choices Flooring Joondalup and is looking to keep its customers satisfied, offering backup and maintenance services for the life of the product. With 40 years in the industry from manufacturing to retail, Steve Blackwood knows a thing or two about the floorcovering business. It’s this extensive knowledge, not only of the product but of the manufacture and technical aspects of all types of floorcoverings, that set Choices Joondalup apart from others. Adam is set to take over and continue the tradition of quality product, installation and service into West Australia’s promising future.
Pictured left: The team from Choices Flooring Joondalup – (Standing)Steve Blackwood, Adam Blackwood, Maurice Brennan, Ricky Powell, Brayden Davies, Greg Bain, Paul Jones and Peter Standish. (Seated) Harry Pelosi, Jessica Glencross, Helen Jones and Ron Hall. Absent: Sue Blackwood and Ross Kelly.
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83mm
Infill 37mm
83mm 83mm
Infill 37mm
76mm 76mm
65mm
6mm or 8mm
8mm
50mm
CODE: IF6TO and IF8TO LENGTH: 3.6m COLOUR: S Also available in Snake (flexible)
50mm
CODE: IF50-5SN (D/C/P/S) LENGTH: 3.6m or custom cut lengths COLOUR: S
61mm
Infill 51mm
CODE: IF61-6SN (D/C/P/S) LENGTH: 3.6m or custom cut lengths COLOUR: S
10mm
Infill 51mm
65mm
6mm
CODE: IF65-6SN and IF65-8SN (D/C/P/S) LENGTH: 3.6m or custom cut lengths. COLOUR: S Available in 6mm and 8mm thickness
65mm
Infill 51mm
CODE: IF65-3SN (D/C/P/S) LENGTH: 3.6m or custom cut lengths COLOUR: S
50mm
6mm or 8mm
MATT GREY
YELLOW
BLACK
50mm Insert
Square Double Insert Stair Nosing (D/C) CODE: IT221 LENGTH: 3.66m COLOURS: S
65mm Insert
Square Carpet Tile Nosing (D/C) CODE: IT226 LENGTH: 3.66m COLOURS: MS
50mm Insert
26mm Insert
4mm
Stair Nosing Over Carpet (50mm insert) (D/C) CODE: IT229 LENGTH: 3.66m COLOURS: MS
50mm Insert
Standard Square Nosing (50mm insert) (D/C) CODE: IT220 LENGTH: 3.66m COLOURS: S
Saw Tooth Nosing CODE: IT505 LENGTH: 3.66m COLOURS: S, G
31mm
27mm
Hammered Stair Nose CODE: IT917 LENGTH: 3.3m COLOURS: MS, G, B, P
50mm Insert
Deluxe Square Stair Nose (With 50mm insert) (D/C) CODE: IT225 LENGTH: 3.66m COLOURS: MS
50mm Insert
Deluxe Stair Bullnose (With 50mm insert) (D/C) CODE: IT222 LENGTH: 3.66m COLOURS: MS
4mm
6mm
3mm 3mm
2mm 2mm
15mm 15mm
30mm
43mm
43mm
Hammered Commercial Pinless CODE: IT111 LENGTH: 3.66m COLOURS: S, G
48mm
48mm
38mm
38mm
32mm
32mm
30mm
30mm
45mm
45mm
15mm
30mm
15mm
32mm
32mm
38mm
38mm
33mm
33mm
30mm
15mm
Hammer Commercial Pinned H.D. CODE: IT201 LENGTH: 3.66m COLOURS: S
Domestic Pinned CODE: IT803 LENGTH: 3.3m COLOURS: S, G, B, P
Domestic Pinless CODE: IT150 LENGTH: 3.3m COLOURS: S, G
NAPLOCKS
5mm 5mm
5mm Reducer CODE: IT104 LENGTH: 3.66m COLOURS: MS
3mm Reducer CODE: IT101 LENGTH: 3.66m COLOURS: MS
2mm Reducer CODE: IT103 LENGTH: 3.66m COLOURS: MS
Hammered Coverstrip CODE: IT651 LENGTH: 3.3m COLOURS: S, B, P, G
Commercial Ripplebar CODE: IT800 LENGTH: 3.66m COLOURS: S, G
Ripplebar CODE: IT400 LENGTH: 3.3m COLOURS: S, G, B, P
Rippletrim CODE: IT156 LENGTH: 3.3m COLOURS: S, B, G, P
30mm
CARPET AND VINYL TRIMS COVERSTRIPS
m
50mm Grip Tape
Silver End Cap
Silver End Cap
Silver End Cap
Silver End Cap
CODE: IF65-3 LENGTH: 4.6m or custom cut lengths
Infill 51mm
CODE: IF65-3 (D/C/P/S) LENGTH: 3.6m or custom cut lengths COLOUR: S
71mm
Infill 61mm
Standard Stair Nosing Insert Colours
STANDARD STAIR NOSING RANGE
m
CODE: IF76GTSN (D/C/P/S/GT) LENGTH: 3.6m or custom cut lengths COLOUR: S
76mm
50mm Grip Tape
CODE: IF76GT (D/C/P/S/GT) LENGTH: 3.6m or custom cut lengths COLOUR: S
66mm
Infill 43mm
CODE: IF66 (D/C/P/S) LENGTH: 3.6m or custom cut lengths COLOUR: S Silver End Caps Optional
81mm 81mm
Infill 61mm
CODE: IF81 (D/C/P/S) LENGTH: 3.6m or custom cut lengths COLOUR: S Silver End Caps Optional
SureGlo Infill 16mm
CODE: IF83D Sure Glo (D/C/P/S) LENGTH: 3.6m or custom cut lengths COLOUR: S Silver End Caps Optional
Infill 16mm
CODE: IF83D (D/C/P/S) LENGTH: 3.6m or custom cut lengths COLOUR: S Silver End Caps Optional
86mm
PREMIUM STAIR NOSING FOR CARPET
CODE: IF71 (D/C/P/S) LENGTH: 3.6m or custom cut lengths COLOUR: S
35mm
PREMIUM STAIR NOSING FOR VINYL
For t FLOATING FLOOR TRIMS
40mm 40mm
Ezi-Clip Ramp CODE: IT364 LENGTH: 3.3m COLOURS: MB, MS
Ezi-Clip Cover CODE: IT362 LENGTH: 3.3m COLOURS: MB, MS
Ezi-Clip Perimeter CODE: IT366 LENGTH: 2.5m COLOURS: MB, MS
15mm Ezi-Clip Track CODE: IT370 LENGTH: 3.3M COLOURS: S
Ezi-Clip Track CODE: IT360 LENGTH: 3.3M COLOURS: S
Ezi-Clip Joiner CODE: IT361 LENGTH: 3.3M COLOURS: PVC BLACK
Angle End CODE: IT323 LENGTH: 3.3M COLOURS: MB, MS
15mm End CODE: IT320 LENGTH: 3.3m COLOURS: MB, MS
10mm End CODE: IT318 LENGTH: 3.3m COLOURS: MB, MS
8mm End CODE: IT317 LENGTH: 3.3M COLOURS: MB, MS
10mm
15mm
9mm
5mm
9.2mm
40mm
37.4mm
26.4mm
26mm
10mm
26mm
10mm
9mm
19.5mm
Floating Floor Expansion Joint - 8mm CODE: IT325 LENGTH: 3.3M COLOURS: MB, MS
16.6mm
Floating Floor Flexible Ramp CODE: IT328 LENGTH: 3.3M COLOURS: MB, MS
With magic plug
Senior Floating Floor Ramp - 15mm CODE: IT316 LENGTH: 3.3M COLOURS: MB, MS
16.6mm
CODE: IF86GT (D/C/P/S/GT) LENGTH: 3.6m or custom cut lengths COLOUR: S
33mm
30mm
30mm
Trade r e t r a m he S
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28mm
50mm
75mm
15mm
50mm 50mm
63mm
Infill 37mm
50mm
55mm
Grip Tape 15mm
61mm
Infill 51mm
Infill 16mm
100mm
Infill 16mm
26mm 26mm
Infill 16mm
STANDARD COVER STRIPS
50mm Scallop CODE: IF50Scallop COLOURS: Clear Anodised, Bright Gold Anodised and Black Powder Coated, LENGTH: 3.6m
55mm Angled Cover Trim CODE: IF55GT (D/C/P/S/GT) LENGTH: 3.6m
61mm Recess Bar CODE: IF61RB (D/C/P/S) LENGTH: 3.6m
50mm Recess Bar CODE: IF50RB (D/C/P/S) LENGTH: 3.6m
26mm Recess Bar CODE: IF26RB (D/C/P/S) LENGTH: 3.6m
63mm Cover Joint Strip CODE: IF63 (D/C/P/S) LENGTH: 3.6m
3mm
5mm
5mm
5mm
50mm Expansion Joint Cover Trim CODE: IF50GT (D/C/P/S/GT) 75mm Expansion Joint Cover Trim CODE: IF75GT (D/C/P/S/GT) 100mm Expansion Joint Cover Trim CODE: IF100GT (D/C/P/S/GT) 125mm Expansion Joint Cover Trim CODE: IF125GT (D/C/P/S/GT) LENGTH: 3.6m Pictured is the 100mm Expansion Joint Cover Trim
15mm
75mm Expansion Joint Cover Strip CODE: IF75CJ (D/C/P/S) 100mm Expansion Joint Cover Strip CODE: IF100CJ (D/C/P/S) 125mm Expansion Joint Cover Strip CODE: IF125CJ (D/C/P/S) 150mm Expansion Joint Cover Strip CODE: IF150CJ (D/C/P/S) LENGTH: 3.6m Pictured is the 75mm Expansion Joint Cover Strip
50mm Cover Joint Strip CODE: IF50CJ (D/C/P/S) LENGTH: 3.6m
PREMIUM COVER STRIPS
95mm
Pictured is the 8mm Reducing Trim with 95mm Ramp
2mm Reducing Trim with 40mm Ramp. Length: 3.6m CODE: IF 40-2 R/S (D/C/P/S) 3mm Reducing Trim with 45mm Ramp. Length: 3.6m CODE: IF 45-3 R/S (D/C/P/S) 4mm Reducing Trim with 55mm Ramp. Length: 3.6m CODE: IF 55-4 IF (D/C/P/S) 5mm Reducing Trim with 65mm Ramp. Length: 3.6m CODE: IF 65-5 R/S (D/C/P/S) 6mm Reducing Trim with 75mm Ramp. Length: 3.6m CODE: IF 75-6 R/S (D/C/P/S) 7mm Reducing Trim with 85mm Ramp. Length: 3.6m CODE: IF 85-7 R/S (D/C/P/S) 8mm Reducing Trim with 95mm Ramp. Length: 3.6m CODE: IF 95-8 R/S (D/C/P/S) 9mm Reducing Trim with 105mm Ramp. Length: 3.6m CODE: IF105-9 R/S (D/C/P/S) 10mm Reducing Trim with 115mm Ramp. Length: 3.6m CODE: IF115-10 R/S (D/C/P/S)
Pictured is the 3mm Reducing Trim
2mm Reducing Trim LENGTH: 3.6m CODE: IF27-2 (D/C/P/S) 3mm Reducing Trim LENGTH: 3.6m CODE: IF27-3 (D/C/P/S)
REDUCING TRIMS
For ordering use Code followed by Colour, eg. IT400G = Gold Ripplebar. G - BRIGHT GOLD, B - BRIGHT BRONZE, S - SILVER, P - PEWTER, MB - MATT BRONZE, MS - MATT SILVER, MG - MATT GOLD
29mm
35mm
10mm
30mm
30mm
33mm
28
35mm
mmm 1819m
10mm
(D = Drilled / C = Countersunk / P = Plugs / S = Screws / GT = Grip Tape)
STAIR NOSING & TRIM RANGE
Intafloors Premium Commercial
25mm
mm 2121mm m mm 2828m
Infill 16mm
Infill 37mm Infill 37mm
82mm
Silver End Cap
Grey
Yellow
OLIVE
SKY BLUE
NAVY BLUE
SAFETY YELLOW
Black Grip Tape
Trim Wall Cove 2mm CODE: IT002 LENGTH: 3.3m COLOURS: MS
3.5mm
2mm
9.2mm
25mm 25mm
Wall Cove Strip (9.2mm Rebated cove top) CODE: B568 LENGTH: 2.4m COLOUR: S
WALL COVE TRIMS
Yellow Non-Slip Tape
Grey Grip Tape
PREMIUM GRIP TAPE INSERTS
SLATE GREY
ROYAL BLUE
Allow 5-7 business days for all Premium Insert orders.
HERITAGE GREEN
CHERRY RED
BURGUNDY
MIST GREY
BROWN
BLACK
BEIGE
PREMIUM INSERT COLOURS
Black
Premium Stair Nosing is also available with an abrasive infill. Available in Black, Grey or Yellow.
PREMIUM ABRASIVE
60mm
BRASS CODE: IFB60M (D/C/P/S) LENGTH: 3.6m or custom cut lengths
74mm 74mm
Infill 51mm
61mm 61mm
BRASS TRIMS
75mm
60mm
27mm
30mm
32mm
34mm
36mm
NSW Intafloors Sydney: (02) 8678 5479 Gibbon Group Newcastle: (02) 4951 1002
3mm Brass Reducer Strip CODE: IFB 27RS (D/C/P/S) LENGTH: 3.6m
4.5mm Brass Reducer Strip (Carpet to Vinyl) CODE: IFB 30CV (D/C/P/S) LENGTH: 3.6m
4.5mm Brass Reducer Strip CODE: IFB 32RS (D/C/P/S) LENGTH: 3.6m
LENGTH: 3.6m
6mm Brass Reducer Strip (Carpet to Vinyl) CODE: IFB 34CV (D/C/P/S)
6mm Brass Carpet Reducer Strip CODE: IFB 36RS (D/C/P/S) LENGTH: 3.6m
3mm Brass Reducer Strip CODE: IFB 60RS (D/C/P/S) LENGTH: 3.6m
Pictured is the 75mm Cover Joint Brass Trim
7mm
70mm
70mm
3mm
6mm
6mm
70mm
5mm
8mm
8mm
37mm
27mm
27mm
21mm
THICKNESS 4.5mm 6mm 8mm 10mm 12.5mm
CODE IT040 IT042 IT044 IT046 IT048
COLOUR Mill Finish Mill Finish Mill Finish Mill Finish
THICKNESS 6mm 8mm 10mm 12.5mm
LENGTH 3m 3m 3m 3m
21mm
Various
SA Seal and Sons Adelaide: (08) 8346 9833
CODE IT042F IT044F IT046F IT048F
21mm
LENGTH 3m 3m 3m 3m Various 3m
Ceramic Aluminium Angle Flex
*Also available in Bright Silver
COLOUR Mill Finish Mill Finish Mill Finish* Mill Finish* Mill Finish
Ceramic Aluminium Angle
CERAMIC TILE FINISHING TRIMS
6mm Carpet Tile Ramp - Aluminium CODE: ITX230 COLOUR: MF LENGTH: 3.66m 6mm
5mm Carpet Tile Ramp - Aluminium CODE: IT010 COLOUR: MF LENGTH: 3.66m
8mm Carpet Tile To Vinyl Transition Trim Aluminium CODE: IT386A COLOUR: MF LENGTH: 3.66m
8mm Carpet Tile Edge Trim - Aluminium CODE: ITX385A COLOUR: MF LENGTH: 3.66m
40mm
50mm
50mm
8mm Heavy Duty Carpet Tile Ramp - Aluminium CODE: ITX388 COLOUR: MF LENGTH: 3.66m 8mm
Carpet to Vinyl Transition Trim CODE:IF 9-3 CV 3mm COLOUR: S LENGTH: 3.6m
Carpet to Vinyl Transition Trim CODE: IF 7-3 CV COLOUR: S LENGTH: 3.6m
Carpet to Vinyl Transition Trim CODE: IF22-5 CT COLOUR: S LENGTH: 3.6m
4mm
6mm
Carpet to Vinyl Transition Trim CODE:IF 6-3 COLOUR: S LENGTH: 3.6m
Carpet to Vinyl Transition Trim 4mm CODE:IF 8-6 COLOUR: S 8mm LENGTH: 3.6m
Carpet to Vinyl Transition Trim 4mm CODE: IF 6TO LEG OFF COLOUR: S 9mm LENGTH: 3.6m
8mm
15.1mm
4mm
IF3381
Wheat
IF3375
Cork
IF3369
Blue/Grey
VIC FIS Distributors Keysborough: (03) 9768 7248 Knoxfield: (03) 9764 2400 Geelong: (03) 5221 6670 Preston: (03) 9416 7878
110mm
110mm Wide Brass Expansion Joint - 2 pc Set (D/C/S) CODE: IT120 LENGTH: 3.66m HEIGHT: 3mm
115mm
115mm Wide 2 Part Brass Slip Joint (D/C/P/S) CODE: IFB115-3SJ LENGTH: 3.6m HEIGHT: 3mm
2 PART BRASS SLIP JOINT
Capping Width: 35 mm
IF3378
Mocha
Clay
IF3372
IF3363
Black
Roll Length: 33 Lm
IF3366
Dark Brown
IF3370
Charcoal
IF3360
Beige
80mm
100mm
3 PART SLIP JOINTS
110mm
112mm 112mm
112mm
112mm
SPACER BAR
112mm
SPACER BAR
112mm
SPACER BAR SJ 32-8
Spacer Bar Available in 16mm, 32mm, 48mm, 96mm, 128mm
SJ 32-8
NZ Nuplex Construction Products: 0508 882 288
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* ALL PRODUCT CODES APPEARING IN RED ARE CUSTOM ORDER PRODUCTS, ALLOW 5-7 BUSINESS DAYS.
8mm
112mm 3 Part Slip Joint (8mm) CODE: IF 112-8 SJ (D/C/P/S) LENGTH: 3.6m
6mm
112mm 3 Part Slip Joint (6mm) CODE: ST 112-6 SJ (D/C/P/S) LENGTH: 3.6m
4mm
112mm 3 Part Slip Joint (4mm) CODE: IF 112-4 SJ (D/C/P/S) LENGTH: 3.6m
3mm
112mm 3 Part Slip Joint (Reducing to 3mm) CODE: IF 112-3 SJ (D/C/P/S) LENGTH: 3.6m
2mm
112mm 3 Part Slip Joint (Reducing to 2mm) CODE: IF 112-2 SJ (D/C/P/S) LENGTH: 3.6m
112mm 112mm
112mm 3 Part Slip Joint (Reducing) CODE: IF112/R/S SJ (D/C/P/S) LENGTH: 3.6m
3mm
110mm Wide Aluminium Expansion Joint - 2 pc Set (P/S) CODE: IT125 LENGTH: 3.66m COLOUR: Anodised Aluminum
3mm
100mm Wide Aluminium Construction Joint Cover CODE: IT105S LENGTH: 3.66m COLOUR: MF
3mm
80mm Wide Heavy Duty Aluminium Construction Coverstrip CODE: IT250 LENGTH: 3.66m COLOUR: MF
50mm
50mm Wide Heavy Duty Aluminium Coverstrip (D/C/S) CODE: IT106 LENGTH: 3.66m COLOUR: Matt Natural Anodised Finish
WA Kevmor Wholesale Trade Supplies Perth: (08) 9277 7177
Multi-purpose Pinned Flex CODE: IT7908F LENGTH: 3.3m COLOURS: S
Multi-purpose Pinless Flex CODE: IT7108F LENGTH: 3.3m COLOURS: S
PVC EDGE CAPPING
Multi-purpose Expansion Channel CODE: ITX7109M LENGTH: 3.3m 14mm COLOUR: MS
8mm
Multi-purpose Pinned CODE: IT7908 LENGTH: 3.3m COLOURS: S
8mm
4mm
Mutli-purpose Pinless CODE: IT7108 LENGTH: 3.3m COLOURS: S
MULTI-PURPOSE TRIMS MULTIPURPOSE TRIMS
8.1mm
Ezi-Clip 8mm Stair Trim CODE: IT315 LENGTH: 3.3M COLOURS: MB, MS
Ezi-Clip 15mm Stair Trim CODE: IT313 LENGTH: 3.3m COLOURS: MB, MS
TAS Total Flooring North Hobart: (03) 6234 9855
7mm
CARPET TO VINYL TRANSITION TRIMS Carpet to Vinyl Transition Trim 4mm CODE: IF 8TO LEG OFF COLOUR: S 11mm LENGTH: 3.6m
QLD Gibbon Group, Brisbane: (07) 3881 1777 McDonalds Flooring Accessories, Gold Coast: (07) 5564 9999
125mm Cover Joint Brass Trim CODE: IFB 125 CJ LENGTH: 3.6m 100mm Cover Joint Brass Trim CODE: IFB 100 CJ LENGTH: 3.6m 75mm Cover Joint Brass Trim CODE: IFB 75 CJ LENGTH: 3.6m 50mm Cover Joint Brass Trim CODE: IFB 50 CJ LENGTH: 3.6m
6mm
Carpet Tile / Plank Stair Nosing CODE: ITX955B LENGTH: 3.66m COLOURS: B 44.75mm
40.75mm 3mm
Vinyl Plank Stair Nosing CODE: ITX952B LENGTH: 3.66m COLOURS: B
Heavy Duty Step Stair Nosing Silver (No Insert) (D/C) CODE: IT920 LENGTH: 3.66m COLOURS: S
50mm Insert
66mm
Slimline - Aluminium Safety Nosing (To use with 50mm PVC insert) CODE: IT228 LENGTH: 3.66m COLOURS: S
50mm Insert
Standard Bullnose (D/C) CODE: IT223 LENGTH: 3.66m COLOURS: S
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Aluminium Carpet Gripper CODE: IT723 SIZE: 25mm x 6.5mm x 3.75mm Teeth LENGTH: 2.5m COLOURS: Silver
Aluminium Lawn Bowl / Outdoor Grass Gripper CODE: IT722 LENGTH: 2.5m COLOURS: MS
SPECIALTY TRIMS
50mm
CODE: IF50-3SN LENGTH: 3.6m or custom cut lengths COLOUR: S
65mm
CODE: IF65SN WEDGE LENGTH: 3.6m or custom cut lengths Deep Anodised, Black Anodised, Yellow Powder Coated.
54mm
Infill 37mm
CODE: IF54 (D/C/P/S) LENGTH: 3.6m or custom cut lengths COLOUR: S
82mm
CODE: IF82D (D/C/P/S) LENGTH: 3.6m or custom cut lengths COLOUR: S
74mm 74mm
Infill 51mm
CODE: IF74SN (D/C/P/S) LENGTH: 3.6m or custom cut lengths COLOUR: S
74mm 74mm
Infill 51mm
CODE: IF74 (D/C/P/S) LENGTH: 3.6m or custom cut lengths COLOUR: S Silver End Caps Optional
74mm 74mm
Infill 51mm
BRASS STAIR NOSING
BRASS CODE: IFB74M (D/C/P/S) LENGTH: 3.6m or custom cut lengths
30mm
15mm
45mm
35mm
10mm
33mm
25mm
10mm
10mm
3mm 6mm
CODE: IF74LN (D/C/P/S) LENGTH: 3.6m or custom cut lengths COLOUR: S
25mm
30.75mm 34.75mm
9mm
Software
What is integration and why is it important? By Chris Ogden, RFMS Australasia Integration is a word you will hear in discussions about IT solutions. What is it and is it relevant to your flooring business? First let’s tackle exactly what integration is. As a definition we might describe system integration as the process of bringing together a number of sub-systems into a single solution with all of the components functioning together as a single solution. In an integrated business management solution every aspect of the system talks with the other parts while in the background the accounting transactions take place. If you think about your flooring business some of the obvious sub-systems within your overall business system will be how you manage the big things like product information, stock, measuring and quoting, invoicing and financials. Underneath these you will have systems to manage smaller day to day processes such as samples and the installer diary. An integrated system manages all of these and more in one solution. The opposite of integration is what we see in most flooring businesses:
multiple sub-systems none of which speak to each other resulting in information being keyed in/written down numerous times. A mistake or a delay in this repetitive activity leads to a slow down or even a break down in the business process. This lack of integration in a business management system is a source of mistakes, inefficiencies, delays and frustration. Also a business working in a non-integrated business environment invariably does not have access to timely and accurate financial information. So if integrated systems are the best solution why is it that we don’t see them used more often in the flooring industry? The reality is that over years (often decades), flooring business owners have made numerous decisions around the best way to manage process. Over the years these systems have evolved as ad hoc changes are made, often in response to problems experienced. Moving from these long established legacy systems is not done overnight so consideration of moving to a truly integrated solution
“In an integrated business management solution every aspect of the system talks with the other parts while in the background the accounting transactions take place.” 28 Flooring Oct/Nov 2015
“The opposite of integration is what we see in most flooring businesses; multiple sub-systems – none of which speak to each other – resulting in information being keyed in/written down numerous times… invariably without access to timely and accurate financial information.”
generally takes a back seat to what seem to be more pressing business imperatives; making sales, managing the installers, solving problems to name just three. As a result we see in most flooring businesses a collection of systems, some computer based and some manual, that contribute to inefficiencies and frustrations. There are a couple of other reasons why we don’t see flooring businesses using integrated solutions. Few integrated systems cater to the particular needs of the flooring industry and most are expensive solutions that require some degree of development. Flooring retailers are understandably unwilling to spend money and time on these solutions. In fact, RFMS is the only fully integrated single-system
business management solution on the market that manages every aspect of a flooring business; right from measuring and quantifying on a tablet device in the customer’s home through to a full Profit and Loss/Balance Sheet. RFMS is designed for the flooring industry and it is affordable. Integration is important and given all the moving parts within a flooring business it is relevant to owners and managers of flooring businesses. Chris Ogden is a consultant and Managing Director of RFMS Australasia a supplier of IT solutions specific to the flooring industry. Chris has an extensive background in all aspects of the flooring industry and he can be contacted at cogden@rfms.com.
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E-myth for flooring businesses By Chris Ogden, RFMS Australasia If you are going to read a business book this year I recommend the E-Myth by Michael Gerber. Gerber describes business owners who are the entrepreneur, the manager and the technician all in one. Does that sound familiar? According to Gerber we should be working on our business with the goal of having it being able to run without us. Which of course is key to eventually selling your business. Even if you have no immediate plans to sell your business you need to be free to work on the business to
grow and improve it or simply so that you can take time out of the business knowing that it will function without you. A good place to start is with quantifying. Quantifying is usually the biggest single obstacle to getting quotes out quickly and converting interest into sales. It’s also where jobs are won and lost
– quantify too generously and you won’t get the business; quantify too tight and you’ll wish you hadn’t won it. Quantifying is also something that is not learned quickly. If a prospective purchaser can see that you have systems that will bring them up to speed quickly on this skill and if they can see that they are not going
“According to Gerber we should be working on our business with the goal of having it being able to run without us… key to eventually selling your business.”
to be held to ransom by staff who can quantify then you have overcome a purchasing objection. If you think that your business might benefit from applying a software solution to your quantifying process then it will be worth your while to look at Measure by RFMS. Chris Ogden is a consultant and Managing Director of RFMS Australasia a supplier of IT solutions specific to the flooring industry. Chris has an extensive background in all aspects of the flooring industry and he can be contacted at cogden@rfms.com.
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Surface and Strand Shaw Contract Group’s latest resilient flooring collection, Surface and Strand sees the introduction of a new plank format mimicking the inherent characteristics of concrete and stone. Designed to create a quiet moment within an architectural space, the collection is designed so the two new large format 18x36 (46 x 91cm) styles can be mixed and add scale while bringing an air of composed balance. The subtle visuals help activate balance within the design aesthetic and provide predictable and consistent colour across the floor. The colour palette is calm and includes warm and cool hues that appeal to any application. Products within the collection include: * Surface: A concrete visual featuring minimal embossing to mimic the inherent characteristics
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of concrete but with more predictable and consistent colour across the floor. Available in six colours. * Strand: A linear stone visual also featuring minimal embossing to reflect natural characteristics to provide consistency of wash and colour. Available in 10 colors. The 18x36 format also assists with scale in large settings and reduces the number of seams while being direct glue offers endless installation possibilities. Boasting an Exoguard quartz enhanced urethane finish and five millimetre wear layer, Surface and Strand is perfect for heavy commercial traffic and the surface finish minimises scuffing, for enhanced performance and durability. Manufactured with a high level of recycled content, Surface and Strand features a 10 year commercial wear.
Flooring virtuoso Gerflor has added more choice and features to the tile and plank market with the launch of two finely tuned new Virtuo ranges. The two pronged attack on this growing market segment is designed to give homemakers the versatility to choose the right solution for their particular sub floor and climatic conditions. Gerflor Product Marketing Manager, Jutta Fronert said poor advice and product selection meant some homemakers were experiencing growth and shrinkage after installing some so called “loose lay” plank and tile systems. “Virtuo is the ultimate flooring virtuoso. Whatever your scenario, you can select from modern plank or tile options. Depending on climatic conditions in your area, you can opt for tacky
backed, removable Virtuo Adjust or permanent glued Virtuo Classic in areas where extremes in temperatures were experienced,” Ms Fronert said. The loose lay nature of Virtuo Adjust makes it the ideal choice for rental properties or rooms that undergo regular makeovers to reflect the very latest trends “The Virtuo story is unified by beautiful designs and colours, quality European heritage and the unique synergy of underfoot comfort, ease of installation and maintenance. Next year we will add our trusted Clic range to this Virtuo story,” Ms Fronert said. Virtuo Adjust is a 4m thick range while Classic is 2.5. Both boast 0.55 wear layer and offer tiles in rectangular and square formats as well as planks in two different sizes.
Tarkett expands iQ Granit Tarkett has revitalised and expanded its extensive iQ Granit range with the addition of 30 new shades carefully created to ensure they meet the latest design trends. iQ Granit is part of a comprehensive product range that is colour and pattern coordinated to provide a solution to the varied requirements of different commercial areas such as acoustic, anti-static, slip-resistant and wetroom. Many of these new shades are available across the ranges allowing designers and specifiers to create a fresh integrated design across all functional areas of their project. iQ Granit is part of Tarkett’s iQ range of homogenous vinyl
flooring solutions ideal for aged care, hospitality and education sectors and has proven itself with continuous use in the healthcare sector for over 25 years. It was installed at Fairfield Hospital in Sydney’s south west over 25 years ago. Slip tests by a registered testing authority indicated that iQ Granit’s performance still met minimum BCA requirements after 25 years of service. iQ stands for “intelligent quality” and reflects Tarkett’s commitment to providing an intelligent response to customer demands for lifelong quality, cost-savings and sustainability. iQ has one of the toughest PUR surface treatments
available, ensuring durability. If the PUR surface coating is worn off through use, a special additive within the iQ formula gives it unique surface regenerating properties. Simply dry buffing is all that is needed to restore the surface to its original appearance and performance – a benefit which is guaranteed for life. This means that no wax or polish, which can potentially include
VOCs, is required for ongoing maintenance. The range has achieved a GreenRate A rating and is Phthalate free, ensuring better air quality for a healthier indoor environment. The expanded range of shades across the iQ Granit, iQ Granit Acoustic, Granit Safe T and iQ Granit Multisafe products will further enhance iQ Granit’s reputation.
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“iQ is the ideal choice for classrooms in schools. It has extremely low VOC emissions and is phthalate free, ensuring better indoor air quality for a healthier learning environment. It’s also incredibly durable and requires minimal maintenance.” Tarkett’s iQ homogenous vinyl range offers lifelong quality, lowest lifecycle costs and market-leading sustainability.
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Armstrong hosts Shadow Minister Vinyl flooring manufacturer Armstrong World Industries (Australia) hosted a visit from Hon Mark Dreyfus QC, MP, Federal Member for Isaacs, at its Braeside, Victoria plant in September. The management team took the opportunity to discuss the China – Australia Free Free Trade Agreement with the Minster as well as giving him a brief history of the company and a tour of the plant’s operations. Armstrong Australia is part of the Armstrong World Industries Inc – a global leader in the design and manufacture of vinyl floors and ceiling systems. In 2014, Armstrong's consolidated net sales from continuing operations totalled approximately US$2.5 billion. As of March 31, 2015, Armstrong operated 32 plants in nine countries and had approximately 7,500 employees worldwide. Armstrong’s Australian operation is a major part of
the global company’s success story and the Australian plant is the exclusive manufacturer of some of its major flooring products. Armstrong’s Australian and New Zealand manufacturing and distribution has been based out of its Braeside plant since 1969. With a staff of 110 covering all aspects of manufacturing, administration and sales, the company is a major employer in the region. Armstrong also has distributors in each State and Territory – MJS Floorcoverings in Queensland, NSW, Victoria, SA, Tasmania and the Northern Territory and Manag Distributors servicing Western Australia. Together they comprise 75 staff in 22 outlets. The majority (83%) of Armstrong’s sales in Australia are from their Australian made products such as Accolade Plus, Accolade Safe, Wallflex and, while there are some
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imported product lines sold, it is the volume of Australian made product that is exported that comes as a surprise to many. An impressive 12% of Australian made Armstrong product goes to China while Japan and ASEAN nations account for 6% each and Germany 5%. Of Armstrong’s flooring plants worldwide, only two manufacture homogenous chip flooring; one makes homogeneous calendar products, and one makes extrusion products. Braeside
Rob McLorinan, Armstrong’s National Sales and Marketing Manager Australia/New Zealand explains the history of Armstrong Australia to Hon Mark Dreyfus QC, MP, Federal Member for Isaacs while Armstrong Australia’s General manager Richard Ye and Michael Keam, Strategic Marketing Manager Commercial Flooring look on.
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is the only plant that manufactures all of these product types. “Braeside is and will continue to be a very important supply base for Armstrong’s global market,” said Rob McLorinan, Armstrong’s National Sales and Marketing Manager Australia/New Zealand. “This has led to the approval of a $1.5 million manufacturing technology and equipment investment, which is expected to be completed by the second quarter of 2016, with another $2 million in capital investment expected over the next three years. “Plans are also in place to deliver new and innovative product to both Australian and export markets.” One of the achievements for which Armstrong is most proud is winning the Vinyl Council of Australia’s PVC Stewardship Excellence Award 2014-2015. “Our ongoing support for PVC Stewardship and focus on environmentally responsible manufacturing has lead the company to implement a variety of initiatives to meet strict Australian guidelines,” explained Rob McLorinan. “These include ISO14001; GBCA guidelines; Best Practice PVC and GreenTag GreenRate and LCARate certification. “In 2008, Armstrong was inducted into the Victorian Governments Manufacturing Hall of Fame for Environmental Excellence.”
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Signature launches Studio and Select The latest in designer trends combined with the best in manufacturing innovation, Signature Floors’ Moduleo luxury vinyl planks and tiles offer fashionable, hardwearing options for both residential and commercial uses. Made and styled in Europe, but designed for the Australian way of life, these vinyl planks and tiles offer a mixture of modern colours and patterns suitable for any space. Studio and Select offer a brilliant balance of classic, contemporary and rustic timbers and edgy, urban stone references. A unique manufacturing process ensures that the design of the floor is as natural as the real thing, with a 100% plus larger pattern
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repeat to further this, which really makes a difference on the floor. These planks and tiles will continue to give unprecedented performance due to their unique eight layer composition and manufacturing technology. As standard, all Moduleo planks and tiles have two fibreglass layers for added dimensional stability which safe-guards against shrinkage in the harsh Australian climate. The middle design layer of these planks is printed onto vinyl instead of paper, which sets new benchmarks for water and fade resistance. To assist with easy maintenance a PUR Protectonite layer on the very top ensures superior scratch and stain resistance for busy family households.
Available as both stick and click installation gives consumers flexibility and functionality. Stick is adhered to the surface below and is the ideal choice for wet and sun-affected areas. Click
joins planks at both long and the short edges using a patented system and can be laid over existing floors for quick installation over irregular surfaces. Moduleo Click Planks can also be used in combination with The Secret Advantage Underlay as it takes up small irregularities, requiring virtually no floor preparation. Combining underlay with Click Planks provides additional thermal and acoustic insulation and cushion comfort. For rental and commercial spaces it can be laid to protect whatever subfloor is underneath, with no costly ‘make good’ required when you vacate the property upon removal. Commercial-grade Studio can be used both residentially and commercially for tough conditions whether it’s in the home or a busy cafe. Select is perfect for any residential and light commercial installations and gives a comprehensive colour palette to suit an array of interiors and décors. Both carry high warranties to ensure consumer piece of mind. European quality and style, designed specifically for the Australian market.
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Rugged solutions Panasonic Australia continues to expand its Toughbook line-up of rugged solutions for mobile workers with the introduction of the new semi-rugged CF-54 Windows Toughbook, one of the thinnest and lightest semirugged laptops available; and the durable and highly configurable FZ-B2 Android Toughpad tablet, designed to stand up to challenging environments. Stuart Buxton, Senior Product Marketing Manager, Toughbook, Panasonic, said: “The Toughbook CF-54 is the ideal tool for mobile workers in sectors from government to field service, utilities and sales. Users who are involved in areas such as repairs and maintenance and spend time on the road as well as behind a desk, need durability and reliability beyond that offered by a standard laptop.” The CF-54 is equipped with the latest 5th Generation Intel Core vPro Processor, delivering increased performance and lower power consumption. The 14.0” display can be supplied in either full HD (1920x1080), or full HD with capacitive multi-touch touchscreen to offer the clarity and visual detail
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required by different operatives. It has the latest Windows 8.1 Pro Update operating system with an option for Windows 7 Professional. A semi-rugged device, the CF-54 is protected with magnesium plating used on all four-sides, full keyboard and display area spill protection, and a honeycomb-style bonnet to provide maximum protection from impacts. For long operational time on the road, the unit offers up to 11 hours of battery life, and up to 18 hours with an optional hot-swappable second battery. With its rugged design, long battery life, daylight viewable display and flexible configuration options, the 7” Android FZ-B2 is the perfect work tool for mobile workers using light applications or businesses taking advantage of open source operating systems. It is conveniently compatible with the same accessories as Panasonic’s popular 7-inch Windows powered Toughpad FZM1 tablet. It has a fully rugged MIL-STD-810G sealed IP65 dust and water-resistant design, and supports long run time with a 7-hour standard battery and a 14-hour high-capacity battery.
Matting made for Australia The Integra Vantt matting collection is proudly Australian made in Classic Architectural Groups’ Melbourne manufacturing facility. Each mat in the Integra Vantt series can be produced in fully customised shapes and sizes, individually crafted to the unique requirements of each project. The diversity of options offered throughout the Vantt range, including a choice of aluminium colours, carpet and/ or polymer inserts, matting styles and colours, makes for exciting and varied choices.
Another element adding to the versatility of this collection is the alternating pattern of aluminium scraper bars and matting designed to arrest the ingress of dirt and moisture, making the entrance area cleaner and safer. So confident are Classic Architectural Group in the quality of the Integra Vantt range that they offer a product warranty of up to 10 years on the matting. A proudly Australian company, producing Australian made matting, to suit Australian conditions, that’s ‘Classic’.
Proline launches luxurious french oak Selected from the finest French Oaks, this new collection of pre-finished oak flooring from Proline Floors will inspire interiors that exude warmth and character. The Hermitage Prestige Oak collection features a palette of 12 classic colours from the dark rich hues of Outback Brown Oak to the warm and natural splendour that is Smoked Oak. All surfaces are premium grade French oak, brushed and lacquered with world renowned Klumpp lacquer in an ultra-matt finish. These striking planks are an extra wide 240mm by 2200mm long, helping to create smooth, flowing interiors. Available in a 14mm thickness with a 4mm oak top layer and combined with an engineered core board that
resists warping and cupping, the Hermitage Prestige Oak flooring is designed for Australia’s harsh climate. Installation is a breeze with the Valinge 5G click system – simply roll out an approved underlay and install the new floor directly over the top. No nails, no adhesives and, best of all, planks can be replaced easily. All Hermitage Prestige Oak floors are certified ‘green’ from the manufacturer, giving peace of mind knowing that they are produced using sustainable forestry practices and are manufactured with the world’s best environmental procedures. Backed by a lifetime structural warranty and an industryleading 25 year domestic wear warranty, there’s guaranteed satisfaction.
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New Tennant T300 scrubber The new Tennant T300 walkbehind scrubber is the first scrubber of its kind equipped with Tennant’s next generation ec-H2O NanoClean technology plus innovative new features that deliver reliable, high performance results at a lower cost to clean. The T300 is a compact, easy to use, versatile machine providing cleaning performance on virtually any hard floor surface. Configuration options include single disk, orbital, dual
disk and, new to Tennant’s walk-behind scrubber range, dual cylindrical, which reduces the need for pre-sweeping floors, and provides exceptional results on uneven surfaces. The T300 is also equipped with the Insta-Click magnetic head, which allows operators to change brushes and pads easily, safely and quickly, as well as Tennant’s patented parabolic squeegee for outstanding water recovery in a single pass.
Changing times Times have changed and the standard flooring trim range has also changed. Over recent years, stairnosing profiles and flooring transitions trims have become an intrical part of finishing off the perfect floor. New releases of flooring ranges have meant a need to also change the height, depths and profiles of what the industry was used to regarding as the standard trim range. Now there is a vast choice in commercial stairnosings profiles for all carpet, carpet tile and vinyl flooring for most heights and lengths with the Intafloors range. Coverstrips, reducers and transition trims from carpet to vinyl have now become sleeker
and more subtle to give the impression of a seamless flow through for different areas. The Intafloors range of Premium Commercial stairnosings and trims is a comprehensive solution to all flooring finishes. The commercial range can be ordered for each project by not only design but cut to length and delivered in five to seven business days. This benefit of choice and point of difference and style in the Premium Commercial range is available from all Intafloors distributors.
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Exploring perspective Shaw Contract Group has changed space and redefined the room for an entirely different point of view with Altered, its latest plank carpet tile collection. Altered layers curiosity with creativity to blur the line between the real and the surreal, redefining how we see, not just within a space but in all that surrounds us. “Our design team conducted an exploratory workshop in the process of creating the collection, immersing themselves in the process of analog versus digital to identify how we process imagery and detect the real from the altered,” said Shaw Contract Group Sales Director Aaron Martin.
“In today’s world we are anchored by digital enhancement, so working with photographers enabled the design team to shift both their thinking and designs. Taking what was learned, the team have made something beautiful – something entirely different,” said Aaron. The Altered collection is an ideal selection for creating spaces with varying degrees of movement or pattern and features 12 colours and four styles to provide directional vibrancy in two formats: 9x36 and 18x36, used alone or blended to build scale or enhance the space. Products within the collection include:
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• Analog displays a tonal pattern with subtle blurring in 18x36 plank format; • Distort is a tonal 18x36 plank with a broken geometric pattern to convey a layered, digitised aesthetic; • Glitch provides a sleek streak of concentrated colour along the long edge of the 9x36 plank; • Manipulate is a directional 9x36 plank with energetic glitching of colour throughout. Altered is applicable for all market segments and
offers superior durability, style and recyclability. The Shaw Contract Group lifetime commercial warranty covers abrasive wear, tuft-bind, edge ravel and delamination. Constructed with premium EcoSolution Q nylon and EcoWorx backing, all styles within the Altered collection are certified Cradle to Cradle Silver and assessed for human health. The collection is GECA certified and achieves a Green Star Level A product rating according to the Green Building Council of Australia.
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On the fast track with Feltex Feltex has streamlined the woven design process to make it simple to design a custom, quality woven carpet. 1. Your client can select a design from the FastTRACK design library or create their own using 12 standard FastTRACK colours. 2. A PDF of the design is provided for approval. 3. A hand trial (carpet sample) of the design is then created. Once approved it goes into production for installation in eight to 12 weeks. Let your customers unleash their creativity and inspire their inner designer. Feltex has a design library for plenty of inspiration, or your customers can create a completely signature look to suit their home. “We’ve seen some exceptionally creative designs coming through the Fast Track service, from contemporary geometric and angular patterns to more traditional floral and oriental designs,” said Greg Caine, Woven Business Development Manager Feltex Carpets. “FastTRACK is the only design process that allows for small production runs of as little as 20 lineal metres, which is perfect for bespoke residential and commercial designs. Each strand of woven carpet is meticulously
woven into place, allowing for even the most complex and intricate designs to be created with high definition and pin-point precision. “From contemporary to classic, woven carpets have such a timeless appeal. There will always be a place for individuality in home interiors and woven carpets allow for bold to subtle patterns, with dramatic colours like rich reds, dark browns, greys, oranges and greens,” Cane said. Woven (Axminster) refers to the type of hand weave process that is used in the manufacturing of this carpet, a technique that originated in the 1700s. It is favoured by architects and designers for commercial interior design projects because of its striking appearance, performance and value. Feltex Axminster Woven carpet is 80% wool 20% nylon and produced on a loom, as opposed to tufted carpet made using a multineedle sewing machine. In the weaving process, the carpet pile and backing is loomed together giving it a super strong construction that protects it from wear and tear and helps it maintain its striking appearance The flexibility of 34oz, 38oz, 42oz or 48oz quality finishes means customers can find a durable woven carpet to suit their budget.
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Aussie business wins global design award Jackson Clements Burrows’ Monash International Bachelor of Business City Campus has been named a Shaw Contract Group Design Is…Award Global winner. Joining five other global winners and one people’s choice winner, Jackson Clements Burrows’ entry
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claimed victory with their entry in the Education category. According to Shaw Contract Group Australia Managing Director, Bill McGee, Jackson Clements Burrows’ win is a wonderful achievement for Australian design. “The awards honour architecture and design
firms from around the globe that are changing the idea of what design is and in the Education category the Monash International Bachelor of Business City Campus set the benchmark,” Bill said. “Competing against 48 market winners selected from 477 entries from 30 countries, this is the second year in a row in the ten years the Design Is...Awards program has been running that an Australian project has won a global award. “The win will see Jackson Clements Burrows and the Monash International Bachelor of Business City Campus project celebrated across the globe,” he said.
A global panel of judges consisting of some of the most profound voices in global architecture evaluated each entry based on its design solution beyond aesthetic quality. The judges reviewed the challenges, processes and results of each project and how each design team defined design. “The judges hailed Jackson Clements Burrows’ entry as truly successful. They particularly loved the clever use of colour through the flooring combined with the neutral furniture and the sophistication of the wood niche boxes.” said Bill. Jackson Clements Burrows’ win will see two team members receive a trip to NeoCon, the largest commercial interiors show in North America, taking place in Chicago in 2016. Joining Jackson Clements Burrows as global winners were companies from Santiago, Chile; London, UK; New York, USA; Johannesburg, South Africa and Kansas City, MO, USA. Since 2006, Shaw Contract Group had donated over $98,000 through the Design Is…Award to support design education and social responsibility, all in the name of the winning firms.
Flotex Vision range expands Australasia’s exclusive distributor of Flotex Sheet flooring, Karndean Designflooring, has extended its collection of textile designs as part of its Flotex Vision expansion. Available now, the dynamic new designs reflect the trend towards striking forms, bespoke design, and 3D realism using state-of-the-art print technology. Available in a range of colours, the collection’s 13
additional designs feature a wide range of eye-catching designs, from Vision Text to the timeless pattern of Vision Check. Popular in commercial environments for its resilience and wealth of selection, Flotex Sheet is a floorcovering that looks and feels like a carpet without any of the drawbacks. Offering GreenTag GreenRate Level A certification and R12 slip
ratings in commercial specifications, the 70 million nylon 6.6 fibres per square metre in Flotex Sheet make it safe, durable and comfortable to walk on. The collection’s low in-room impact noise performance combined with its Sanitized antimicrobial treatment, means quieter spaces and hygienic protection – perfect for hospitality and retail environments.
“Our newest Flotex Vision designs are a welcome addition. The collection not only retains all the unique benefits that our clients have come to expect from Flotex Sheet, but reflects the trends we’re seeing in retail, hospitality and leisure environments,” commented Carl Griffiths, product manager of Karndean Designflooring. With a 15 year commercial warranty, the complete Flotex Vision collection will now feature a total of 647 items.
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Desso achieves C2C gold Desso, a leading carpet company and part of the Tarkett Group, has reached a major new milestone in its Cradle to Cradle (C2C) journey by becoming the first carpet tile manufacturer in the world to achieve Cradle to Cradle Gold level certification for a new carpet tile collection. The Gold certification is the culmination of seven years of hard work and effort, inspired by the goal of transitioning to the circular economy based on C2C principles. The collection will be launched in all key markets in October 2015. The new Gold Collection comes standard with an EcoBase backing, which contains upcycled reengineered calcium carbonate (chalk) from local drinking water companies and which is 100% recyclable in Desso’s own production process. In addition, the collection contains Econyl, a 100% regenerated nylon made from recovered waste materials including post-consumer yarn waste from Desso's Refinity plant.
To reach this golden milestone, Desso has had to fulfil a broad range of tough environmental and human health criteria, as defined within the Cradle to Cradle Certified Product Standard. Of Desso’s commercial carpet tile range, 93% is Cradle to Cradle certified at either Bronze or Silver level depending on the backing type. “Through the vision and hard work of our people and stakeholders we are delighted to have reached this important new milestone in our circular economy journey,” sayid Roland Jonkhoff, Managing Director, Desso and Vice President Carpet EMEA, Tarkett. “Alongside this, the innovations that are required on our path to becoming a C2C company continue to contribute to our commercial success. This demonstrates to us and others that a business strategy coupled to strong CSR goals does underpin commercial success.”
Trellis: wool/sisal mix International Floorcoverings Australia has added Trellis, a wool/sisal mix floorcovering to the International floorcoverings collection. Trellis can be installed wall to wall or made into custom made rugs. The heavy 1 x 1 panama weave makes it ideal for light
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commercial use as well as residential. The textured combination of wool sisal provides a soft finish yet adds a distinctive point of difference. Trellis is available in three colour combinations – Trellis Argento, Trellis Grigio and Trellis Nero50.
Esprit - the new SDN range Cavalier Bremworth has announced the launch of Esprit – the newest edition to its synthetic Habitat Collection range in New Zealand. As a heavyweight hard twist cut pile made from Stainmaster SolarMax SDN fibre, it feels luxurious underfoot and provides maximum comfort. As with all of Cavalier Bremworth’s Stainmaster SolarMax carpets, Esprit has excellent stain and fade resistant properties and warranties to match – giving
floors the courage they need to stand up to New Zealand’s sun. Esprit comes in seven gorgeous colours, featuring on trend greys that are very popular this year and can work back with many different interiors. Two colours also feature a stippled effect, which gives a beautiful two-tone look on the floor. The range is available at any Habitat Collection stockist throughout New Zealand.
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Cork: installation made simple By Phillip McIntyre, Cork Imports Australia In the June/July 2015 issue of Flooring Magazine we spoke a little about the renewability and sustainability characteristics of cork. In this issue we will explain how to install your new cork floor. Installing a cork floor can be satisfying; however, there are a few things you need to know before you start. • Firstly, you need to know what sub-floor you will be laying your cork tiles on. Cork tiles can be easily installed on a variety of pre-existing sub-floors such as concrete,
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timber, ply and yellow tongue floors. Depending on your sub-floor the installation method is quite uniform and simple. Much like a solid or floating timber floor, it is important to conduct a moisture test if laying over concrete. The floors moisture reading must be under 5.5% before installing the cork. This will help ensure you comply with strict Australian standards. • Secondly, inspect your sub-floor making sure there are no irregularities and that it
is suitable for cork installation. Concrete floors should be clean, level and smooth. Simply fill any holes and sand filler level. If laying on a ply sub-floor, ensure the ply is not delaminating. If the joints on the ply floor are rough, a quick sand over the joining ply sheets will create a smooth even surface for the cork to adhere to. If installing on a timber or yellow tongue floor, ensure there is no cupping or loose boards for timber and the joints are not swollen for yellow tongue. If necessary,
the timber and yellow tongue floors may need a quick sand before installing a masonite underlay. Prior to any sanding a handy tip is to hang up dust sheets to minimise the spread of dust. • Now that you are happy with your sub-floor, your third step is to carefully set out your floor. Ensure a start line is crossing the main line. Drop coloured chalk lines and double check measurements to ensure cuts are as large as possible. Once you have your chalked floor plan the next
step is to prime and glue your sub-floor. Before you begin to apply adhesive on the floor it is a good idea to install your trims and reducing strips. Once these are installed apply your primer to the sub-floor and allow to dry. You can tell the primer is dry when it turns clear. (Note, you will still be able to see the chalk lines marked on the floor through the primer.)
Your floor is now primed and ready for the adhesive. Apply this to the sub-floor and allow to dry. The adhesive is white when applied; however, you will know it is dry when it turns clear like the primer. Your floor is now ready for laying the cork tiles. Lay a line of tiles along the chalk line making sure no downward pressure is used. Lay the second line at right angles along the chalk line. When all the tiles are in place, apply
downward pressure. This will fix the tiles into the adhesive allowing no movement. As a tradies tip – do not apply downward pressure on the cork tile until you are certain you have the correct position for that tile as you will not easily be able to remove the tile once it is fixed to the floor. Lay the tiles along the line staggering them so the installation looks like ‘stepping stones’. As you lay tiles towards your doorways 50
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49 or conjoining rooms a spacer tile can be used so your cut will be accurate. A spacer tile can be your normal cork tile turned upside down so the adhesive cannot stick to the sub-floor. Simply continue this method until all cork tile cuts are completed. Once your cork floor is installed it is a good idea to clean up all rubbish and leave the site clean. This will help minimise dust and leave the jobsite clutter free ready for sanding and coating. Finally, feel free to walk on your new cork floor, step back and marvel at your creation!
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