Products & Ser vices
Ferreiras Decor World is an integrated supplier of décor products to the building industry in Southern Africa – providing an exemplary service for professionals, contractors and homeowners, from suburban chic to corporate elegance – based on knowledge of global décor trends and ranges that enable the company to offer the most up-to-date design range at the most competitive prices.
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aving been serving the industry for over 35 years – Ferreiras showrooms are to be found in every major centre, offering com-
plete and personalised competency for any décor requirement – and the service provided by the Ferreiras Architectural Sales Department and its Design Centre is unique within the industry. The national Architectural Sales Department offers both architects and interior designers technical support and guidance through the wide array of tiles, sanitaryware, brassware and supporting materials, specialising in commercial projects such as corporate identities, shopping centres, hospitals, hotel and leisure facilities and offices, focusing on bringing together the aesthetic and technical performance of the materials required for various types of installations. From project inception to completion an efficient team of internal project coordinators supports a highly trained external sales staff in order to facilitate and project-manage materials from specification through to site. As an additional after-sales service Ferreiras Decor World also offers project oversight once materials have been supplied, and gets involved in an advisory capacity regarding the materials that have been specified by the professionals through the company. The sales staff works closely together with the Design Studio to create professional sample (mood) boards and renditions in order to support client presentations with the assistance of visual aids. The Design Studio also offers a full range of design services from plan layout drawings and material schedules through to soft finishes with the ability to create an entire project in-house. The Design Studio at Ferreiras North Riding has the capacity and expertise to facilitate the complete design and specification process for all types of residential, contractual and architectural designs.
also offered to its valued clients. Likewise, it is the contracts department’s vision to be ‘ahead
The professional team also assists clients with alternative plan lay-
of the pack’, and therefore provide a complete range of ser-
out drawings to optimise bathroom potential; elevation drawings or
vices including technical product advice; on-site installation
floor drawings for tile layout; material schedules for wall and floor
advice; supply forecasting and planning ; and cost advice on
finishes; and computer-aided visuals of interior designs.
tenders.
The Design Studio also boasts two additional services in the form
This means that the department offers a wide range of
of an extensive and updated design library and the hosting of social
products to cater for most needs in all categories to suit any
and cultural special events for all its members, providing a venue for
pocket. In order to assist contractors with project cashflow
design exhibitions, products and publication presentations.
constraints credit facilities are also offered.
The design library’s publications are both historical and contempo-
Through dedication and service excellence Ferreiras has
rary and provide a service for research, analysis and relevant docu-
established and nurtured quality relationships with its clients,
mentation on the latest designs.
some of whom go as far back as 30 years.
Ferreiras Decor World is also dedicated to servicing the needs of
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trends in these sectors, the Ferreiras Design Studio service is
Ferreiras Decor World
the residential, contract, development and low-cost housing sectors,
Tel: 011 699 3500
being acutely aware of the constant demand for durable quality tiles
Fax: 086 505 4888
and sanitaryware in this constantly changing environment.
Cell: 082 308 8433
As it is the company’s aim to be at the forefront of innovation and
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E-mail: pennyvn@ferreiras.co.za