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ISSUE 551 : FEBRUARY 2021 Published by Mayville Publishing Co Ltd., 219 West Ella Road, West Ella, Hull HU10 7SD @thestocklists Tel: 01482 659396 Fax: 01482 659397 www.thestocklists.com Sales Director: Diane Martin. diane@mayvillepublishing.co.uk Publication Director: David Spragg Founded by Roy Spragg in 1973.
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Herringbone is the hottest topic in flooring. Check out the latest... pages 40-43
Brighter future
Pattern and colour trends for 2021 page 25
Earn your stripes
Elegant designs from Brockway page 25
The ones they love!
A feature dedicated to the ones consumers love - your bestsellers! page 32-36
Future fibres
Developments enhance choice page 38-39
Get behind the 2021 waste awards page 26
Roaring Twenties? £100bn of unspent savings page 44
Architectural appeal of LDP pages 28
Hygienic barrier
Vebe launch MicroGuard PRO mat page 36
FlooringFactsheets
Ultra fast prep
Sub-floor innovations by UltraFloor page 36
Business news
Show cancelled, store fined page 46
The industry’s knowledge-bank LVT Directory NEW! 56
Adhesives
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LVT Options NEW! 57
Carpet Company Directory
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Underlay 58-59
Carpet Trouble-shooter
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Wholesaler Distribution Directory 62-64
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Woolsafe: the Carpet Care Guide 60-61
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FUNDAMENTALS® is the must-have brand for your store - you might say it’s fundamental. WITH JUST 6 RANGES, YOU’LL COVER THE CARPET WISHES OF ANY CUSTOMER: colours, neutrals & design, plains & heathers, made with polypropylene & polyamide. The great variation caters to all style demands and the collection comes with WEAR & STAIN WARRANTIES that guarantee DURABILITY and EASY MAINTENANCE. The graphic style is truly unseen in the carpet business: sleek, striking and modern with a touch of sci-fi. This makes FUNDAMENTALS® into an instore show-stopper, appealing to all types of customers.
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Always a trailblazer when it comes to branding, Associated Weavers reinvents the in-store display & brings an experience unseen in the flooring business. With traditional samples and an intuitive digital module, InvictusÂŽ luxury vinyl flooring invites the customer on a fun-todo purchasing journey. Share your Invictus #invictuscarpetflooring
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Herringbone
Large Plank
New Collection
Stunning colours in both large plank and herringbone sizes, featuring a micro bevel edge 2.5mm | 0.55mm wear layer
Studio Designs Smokey Bay Herringbone
Gluedown Luxury Vinyl Planks Gluedown Luxury Vinyl Planks
Traditional Planks
Luxury Vinyl Planks
Character rich wood designs 3mm | 0.5mm wear layer
Classics Limed Oak
Gluedown Luxury Vinyl Planks
Luxury Vinyl Planks
Elegant Designs
Inspired by wonderful and exciting national parks 2mm | 0.3mm wear layer Gluedown Luxury Vinyl Planks
Woodlands Ashby
Luxury Vinyl Tiles Designs inspired by adventure 2.0mm | 0.3mm wear layer
Grouting Strips Available
2.5mm | 0.55mm wear layer Stones Dorset
Gluedown Luxury Vinyl Tiles
Luxury Click-fit PlanksSystem. Rigid-Core Flooring 1.8m in length, 8mm thickness 1.5mm LVT surface, 5mm Core, 1.5mm IXPE built-in Underlay 0.55mm wear layer with Registered Embossed finish
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Large Plank
Stunning colours available in large plank and contemporary herringbone sizes!
Studio Designs European Oak Herringbone
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Columbia Flooring plc
The Leading Country Wide Carpet & Flooring Suppliers We can supply you with virtually any make of carpet and flooring at GUARANTEED maker’s list price... Delivered direct to business premises FREE OF CHARGE. For a Speedy and Efficient Service
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Focus on fashion
Eastern Treasures • Pacific Blue
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Eastern Treasure • Nordic Sky
Eastern Treasure • Nordic Sky
Exciting, bold and unique ranges from the UK’s largest patterned carpet stockists Award-winning design innovation that earns the attention of discerning consumers that ask for something different in your store.
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ESSENTIAL VINYL. Superior felt backed designs – essential for your home. Our Essential Vinyl collection is a real hit with family homes – offering contemporary style with practical features.
WOOD, TILE & MOSAIC DESIGNS
This competitively priced range provides excellent warmth underfoot due to the superior, easy-fit felt backing and is suitable for underfloor heating. Essential Vinyl is also easy to clean, hygienic and moisture resistant, making it a perfect fit for all rooms – including bathrooms. With excellent wear levels and durability, Essential Vinyl is also tear and indentation resistant – ideal for day-to-day life, with the wood, tile, herringbone and mosaic patterns textured to look & feel natural to the touch.
Felt back vinyl - hard wearing, comfort and durable
Experience first choice flooring for every room and explore our Essential Vinyl collection today. As you’d expect from Furlong Flooring, this collection comes with all our service guarantees, including fast response, product quality and excellent customer service.
Warm to the touch with excellent heat and sound insulation properties
To find out how we could be your ideal flooring partner contact Furlong Flooring today.
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Competitive, best-selling products - all available right away from UK stock – with rapid logistics that ensure you get what you need, when you need it.
NEW PORTAL! Order online 24/7 with live stock checking. Ask your rep for details.
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Beautiful carpet collections in 100% wool stocked in 4m and 5m wide
Jacs
Designer tonal loop pile in 100% wool available in 4m and 5m widths.
Natural Lines
Supreme Boucle
Super luxurious 100% wool loop pile available in 4m and 5m widths.
Natural Lines
Natural Weave
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Natural Weave
Key facts about our carpets
herringbone design with a stripe option.
All our carpet yarns are Mothproof protected for the life of the carpet.
Supreme boucle
The weloop use are the highest quality 2 and 3 ply yarns Our bestyarns selling level 100% wool product available in 12 up to the minute We use long staple, hank dyed, scoured and set fibre colours in bothonly 4m and 5m widths.
in 100% New Wool. which gives you the very best long term performance. Beware of cheaper imitations that use lower cost short All our carpet yarns are Mothproof protected for the life of the carpet. Las Vegas fibre loop which yarn quickly in use and will give inferior results in terms of A staple chunky luxurious pile inshed 100% wool available in 4m and 5m widths. The yarns we use are the highest quality 2 and 3 ply yarns in 100% New Wool. We use only long staple, hank dyed, scoured and wear and appearance retention.
Key facts about our carpets
set fibre which gives you the very best long term performance. Beware of cheaper imitations that use lower cost short staple fibre
Sisal Boucle & Sisal Berberis designed and made in Scandinavia using the best Everything we produce which shed yarn quickly in use and will give inferior results in terms of wear and appearance retention. A heavy domestic tonal stripe in 100% wool loop pile. sustainable New Zealand
Wool that is the whitest and cleanest available. This ensures excellent levelness of colour gives us the make cleanest available. This ensures excellent when levelness dyed of colourand when dyed and gives us theability ability to to make beautifulbeautiful pastel shades and The Stone Fibre Collection pastel shades and brighter brighter light colours including white. light colours including white. Everything we produce is designed and made in Scandinavia using the best sustainable New Zealand Wool that is the whitest and
designs. Each design available in 4 colours, in 4m and 5m widths.
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100% wool textured loop available in • 5m We only use renewable 4& widths.
energy from offshore wind farms to power our factories
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• We make the carpet tubes that the finished carpets are delivered on from recycled Scandic Weave • We only use renewable energy from offshore wind farms to power our factories polypropylene
• We recover excess heat and energy from the manufacturing process and use it to heat municipal buildings in our vicinity 5m width.
• A•ll the waste water in manufacturing made drinkable before we We make the carpet tubeswe thatproduce the finished carpets are delivered on fromis recycled polypropylene dispose of itcutso 100% wool innovative andwe loopdo pile not pollute the environment
Sloane Square • All the waste water we produce in manufacturing is made drinkable before we dispose of it so we do not pollute the environment • We are committed to make products from materials that aid a healthy life cycle, with no harm to people or the environment geometric design.
• We are committed to make products from materials that aid a healthy life cycle,
Skagen with no harm to people or the environment Hammer Carpets are the world’s largest manufacturer of Soft tones in a heavy wool loop with a bespoke design 80/20 Colortec carpet. Ask your Agent for luxurious Wool pile.
Scandinavian quality by design Scandinavian quality Our UK Sales Teamby design Steve Acton 07957 836207
Ron Fewery 07976 244892 London, Oxfordshire,
RonBerkshire Fewery & Buckinghamshire 07976 244892 London, Oxfordshire, Berkshire & Buckinghamshire
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Stephen Binnersley 07710 618754 Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Jay PallassMidlands, Stephen Lee Palmer Lancashire, South WalesBinnersley & 07774 101640 07414 837329 Northamptonshire Merseyside 07710 618754 Channel Islands Yorkshire & & North Wales
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Robin Saunders 07968 344892 East Anglia
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Welcome to our brand new website!
Change the way you choose with Visualise It & check out our brand new ‘Find a Retailer’ feature, visit; www.hughmackay.co.uk
SCOTLAND JOHN STUART M: 07860 565 200 E: johnrstuart@btopenworld.com NORTH EAST & CUMBRIA BECKY GIBBONS M: 07970 491 215 E: rebann2@btinternet.com YORKSHIRE JOHN ALSOP M: 07860 572 220 E: alsopagencies@yahoo.co.uk
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OXFORDSHIRE, WILTSHIRE, HAMPSHIRE ANDREW JEFFERIES M: 07831 457102 E: adj.agencies@gmail.com SOUTH WEST BRENDAN HART M: 07850 130 221 E: ba.hart1@yahoo.com NORFOLK, SUFFOLK, CAMBS, NORTH ESSEX ROBIN SAUNDERS M: 07968 344 892 E: rsagencies2004@aol.com
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Luxe Super Soft Micro Fibre x4m - New Range Westminster Saxony x4m - New Range
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A little more about Tradeco. With a team of seasoned experts within the broadloom carpet industry, we are the UK’s cheapest carpet and flooring wholesaler and distributor, who offer nationwide delivery from the main depot based in Sheffield at the heart of the United Kingdom. We offer a brand-new trading facility specialising in the clearance stock of both Grade A and Grade B second choice quality stock of all types of carpet, flooring and other related materials and accessories. Tradeco is now also offering regular pattern book ranges of carpet and flooring which have been carefully selected by our team of experts that add to our huge list of clearance stock that has become famous throughout the carpet industry this year alone. So far we have received nothing but outstanding reviews from our thousands of carpet and flooring retail accounts across the country and we are on a continuous search to work with new partners within the industry.
Tradeco Artificial Grass Collection
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Tradeco Wholesale Distribution, Unit 1, Kiveton Park Industrial Estate, Manor Road, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, United Kingdom. Nationwide delivery is available upon request at additional cost. All prices as mentioned are quoted based on orders of full rolls only, whereas wholesale cut length service is also available upon request at an additional cost of £2m2 uplift above roll rate. The prices as mentioned are all exclusive of VAT as to charged for additionally. Samples can be sent upon request, but postage charges may apply.
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Midas Tartan Midas Tartan A superb quality range that effortlessly adds character and style to any space. Available in 14 timeless colour patterns to suit every decor.
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Flooring to fall in
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When you work with Victoria Carpets and Victoria Design Floors you will have access to the most incredible carpet and hard flooring product options in the marketplace, dedicated point of sale for your stores and a passionate supplier, who cares as much about your business as you do. Find out more about working with us at w ww. m y v i c tor i a. c o. u k
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FLOORINGNEWS Trends for a brighter future in 2021 Abingdon Flooring has identified the trends shaping residential interiors in 2021, showing an underlying return to colour and pattern. 2020 saw people spend more time within their four walls than ever before, leading many to take a long look at their home and make significant changes to its interior. Whether that’s been the conversion of a barely used spare room into a fully equipped home office or simply refreshing a tired living space and turning it into a joyful place to be, interest in the home has been strong. The virus has also brought uncertainty and this manifests itself in the interior style choices people make. The home has become a sanctuary away from insecurity and anxiousness. Colour, pattern and texture can all help in relieving stress and worry, instilling a sense of relaxation and calm, so it’s no wonder that these will dominate in 2021. Scandinavian looks are richer and more about layering comforting textures and natural materials rather than reduced palettes. The Nordic Neutrals trend sees interiors that are perfect for creating mindful spaces that allow us to be thoughtful and creative. Allowing us to embrace working from home while also providing opportunity for relaxation, they offer a well-balanced interior, particularly when home working may see the adaptation of common living spaces.
Parquet popularity Herringbone is flooring’s hottest topic pages 40-43
Future fibres enhance choice Developments make the living easier pages 38-39
Patterns are making a statement entrance into interior plans for 2021. The rebirth of colour and a need to celebrate the joy in home life will see homeowners continue to make bolder choices. The trend is already alive and kicking for wallpapers and the year ahead will see the appearance of patterned carpets in mainstream ranges, rather than just at a premium niche. Surrounding ourselves in the luxury of rich colour as a way to feel protected from the outside world will remain a strong theme for the year ahead. The jewel colours of Refined Luxury and Classic Elegance such as navy blue, bottle green and cardinal red not only create a rich look, but also feel familiar and secure. Texture too has a role, with deep pile carpets giving a sumptuous and ultimately relaxing underfoot feel. Whatever 2021 has in store, the consumer’s continued desire to protect themselves from uncertainty and insecurity outside of the home is certainly one thing retailers can rely on.
T 01274 655 694
www.abingdonflooring.co.uk
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Earn your stripes A staple in many of our wardrobes, stripes are now becoming the mainstay of patterned carpets. Elegant and eye catching, designs range from more muted and classic greys through to contemporary styles, which feature vibrant colour palettes. With coordinating plains available, you can create a harmonious scheme that flows from room to room, for the perfect finishing touch.
Dimensions Plain Stripe in Wimbledon (above), Dimensions Plain in Nautical and Plain Stripe in St Andrews Stripe (right).
Charles Annable, Brockway managing director, comments: “Stripes provide a classic choice for people looking to add pattern to their home. They never go out of fashion and can be used effectively to add drama to an entertaining space or draw your eye along a room or hallway. There’s a multitude of combinations to explore, with free samples available on our website, the perfect colourway is only ever a few clicks away.” T 01562 828200
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FLOORING NEWS Shout about recycling If you are in the flooring supply chain and committed to diverting waste from landfill and reducing CO2 emissions, then you can shout about this by entering the Recofloor Awards. The Recofloor Awards are unique in recognising and rewarding the sustainability efforts of companies of all sizes and individuals across the vinyl flooring sector who embrace the environmental ethos of the national vinyl take-back scheme. Entering awards such as these opens up new business and contract opportunities through a responsible approach to resource recovery. Founded by leading flooring manufacturers Polyflor and Altro in 2009, Recofloor accepts Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT), smooth, safety and loose lay vinyl offcuts, roll ends as well as uplifted smooth and loose lay vinyl for recycling back into new Polyflor and Altro flooring products and traffic management equipment. By February 2021, the scheme is forecast to have diverted a total of 5,400 tonnes of waste vinyl flooring from landfill since its inception. Commenting on the benefits of entering the Awards, Recofloor Scheme Manager, Carla Eslava says: “The Recofloor Awards are a fantastic opportunity to celebrate our members’ sustainable achievements and recognise how their year-round efforts in collecting the best quality material for recycling is really driving forward sustainability in the flooring supply chain. Winning a Recofloor Award is a great PR opportunity for your business. We promote the winners through social media, case studies, press releases and advertorials that showcase how their efforts are making a real difference for all the right reasons.” Carla adds: “Now in their 10th consecutive year, the Recofloor Awards 2021 will recognise and celebrate the significant sustainability progress being made by small, medium and large companies in the flooring sector. The flooring industry is taking its environmental responsibility seriously, both now and for future generations, and these Awards more than ever support these efforts. Entry is free and we invite all collectors to enter via our website – www.recofloor.org – until the end of February.” T 0161 355 7618
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Rewards for all
Knowledge drive
The floorwise rewards programme gives something back every time you purchase floorwise brand products.
The Academy for Excellence in Flooring is among the UK’s best training facilities, upskilling installers to deliver the very best in wood, laminate and LVT installations.
With flooring’s biggest rewards promotion, you earn points every time you choose qualifying floorwise brand products from your local distributor. So, whether you’re choosing premium 10mm underlays or Diamond Gripper, you earn points to claim on more than 60 rewards. Points are not just limited to selected high-value products, so you even earn when you choose budget underlays such as Essentials 8 or Whisper Silver. As well as Diamond Gripper, floorwise Premium Gripper earns points with Reflections, Zenith and Classic profiles all getting you a few points closer to your reward. Adhesives and screeds are also included in the loyalty programme, with points on best-selling Pro-Screed Gold and popular spray can adhesives including F599 and F592, as well as other problem-solving solutions.
As a centre of technical excellence, The Academy for Excellence in Flooring provides the knowledge and skills to overcome the challenges that can adversely affect LVT installations’ quality. With LVT susceptible to subfloor condition and the ambient environment, correct preparation and selection are a significant factor in the long-term viability of the installation. While the catastrophic consequences of not allowing sufficient expansion gaps at perimeters with wood flooring are well known, there is less knowledge surrounding LVT floors and the issue of movement. However, during training courses at the Academy, installers learn that not paying sufficient attention to expansion can lead to failure of an otherwise perfect LVT installation.
Richard Bailey, managing director, floorwise: “We’ve made points available on a huge selection of our products, from premium lines through to budget options and our best-selling products too. It really is an inclusive promotion that we hope will let everyone enjoy a reward for their continued support.”
Fortunately, at one of the Academy’s training courses, you can learn how to stop failures and protect the long-term integrity of your LVT installation, as well as avoiding costly remedial work. And these courses are often cheaper and far less damaging to your reputation than just one failure due to poor installation.
T 01509 673974
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Premium quality. Guaranteed
Condor Carpets bv Euroweg 3, 8061 SB | P.O. Box 21, 8060 AA | Hasselt, The Netherlands T (+31) 38 477 89 11 | F (+31) 38 477 89 22 | info@condorcarpets.nl
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FLOORINGNEWS Partnership and passion for innovation I4F has entered into a patent partnership with Hymmen GmbH Maschinen- und Anlagenbau, a leading global digital printing systems provider, which gives I4F exclusive licensing rights for all Hymmen’s digital printing patents and technologies for flooring production, including the award winning Digital Lacquer Embossing (DLE) technology. This represents an important addition to I4F’s comprehensive digital printing portfolio that already includes market leading technologies from Classen, Kronospan and Benchwick. Hymmen has established itself as one of the world’s leading providers of industrial digital printing for flooring and won an Interzum Red Dot Award for its patented DLE technology in 2019. Hymmen is completely dedicated to flooring, and has provided most of the digital printing lines in the global flooring industry. More than 80% of digitally printed flooring around the world is produced using Hymmen technologies. Digital printing will play a more crucial role in the future of flooring as it enables unlimited design flexibility and can be applied to a wide range of materials. This facilitates faster response times to market demands and trends while reducing material waste. Commenting on the partnership, Dr. René Pankoke, CEO and President of Hymmen, says, “I4F is the perfect match for Hymmen as we share the same passion for innovation and continuous development within the global flooring industry. I4F is recognized as the technology leader in the flooring industry and will support us on developing and further expanding the market for digital printing.” www.i4f.com
Interplanetary project High performance subfloor preparation products and adhesives from F. Ball and Co. Ltd. have been used to install floorcoverings as part of a refurbishment to transform a 19th century school into a community centre incorporating a planetarium, pottery studio, and a gin distillery. Johnston School, in Kirkcudbright, had fallen into disrepair since its students relocated over a decade ago. Now, a charitable renovation project managed by the Kirkcudbright Development Trust has brought new life into one of the town’s most beloved buildings. The refurbishment houses a nursery, conference rooms, facilities for youth groups, as well as a gin distillery and the project’s main attraction, the Dark Skies Visitor Centre. At the start, contractors were faced with a plywood subfloor in the former main hall of the school and a stone base throughout the rest of the building. F. Ball’s Stopgap F77 waterproof surface membrane was chosen to provide a barrier to stop excess subfloor moisture attacking adhesives and floorcoverings and Stopgap 1200 Pro, a high-performance, fast-setting, fast-drying levelling compound, was used to create a smooth base for the application of the waterproof surface membrane. For the plywood subfloor in the main room, F. Ball’s Stopgap 700 Superflex fibrereinforced levelling compound was applied to create a smooth base. F. Ball’s Styccobond F46 pressure sensitive acrylic flooring adhesive was used to install Surestep safety vinyl sheet Styccobond F46 was selected to reduce the incidence of trowel serrations shadowing through thin vinyl flooring, whilst also providing a strong initial tack to assist flooring contractors when positioning floorcoverings. In the conference rooms and offices, Tretford carpet was adhered using Styccobond F3 adhesive. Roy Henderson, Managing Director at contractors A&H Flooring Ltd., said: “The Johnston Centre was a substantial refurbishment project, with high expectations from the local community. Therefore, we knew we had to select the best products, which would not only achieve a stunning floor finish but enable the floor to withstand thousands of visitors and people to make the most of the building for many years to come.” T 01538 361 633 www.f-ball.co.uk
Richelieu and famous The revamped Richelieu collection from Louis de Poortere is now available in a high-quality architect folder, the perfect tool for interior designers looking to explore the creative potential of this extraordinary broadloom carpet collection. Featuring 144 colour options, three velvet weights and three textured styles, there is no doubt that Richelieu is a collection of extraordinary depth. The result of an extensive review of Louis de Poortere’s Wilton weaving programme which has seen significant gains in efficiency and flexibility, the collection brings traditional carpet weaving right up to date. Now, Richelieu is the ideal carpet collection for any designer looking for high-quality wool-rich carpet for the home. Made from New Zealand wool for exceptional colour clarity and enjoying the benefits of stability and enhanced appearance retention afforded by woven constructions, Richelieu demonstrates the manufacturing excellence for which Louis de Poortere is famed. Alongside in-store point of sale, the collection is presented with a sturdy and premium looking architect folder that allows designers to explore the collection with clients. Unfolding across several leaves for an impressive display, it showcases the qualities, texture and colours on offer, a total of more than 850 options. The folder makes an ideal sales tool for home consultations, mobile retailers or flooring boutique stores with limited room. T +32 56 393 393 28
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“Expect nothing less.”
START THE NEW YEAR WITH THE ALL NEW ALLORA COLLECTION. All stock now available to order now.
Call us on 0161 443 0970 www.kellars.co.uk, sales@kellars.co.uk
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The best-sellers they LOVE Valentine in vogue – the top products consumers have fallen for As love is in the air this February (at a suitable social distance!), we’re looking at the trade’s most enduring relationships – the best sellers that consumers have taken to their hearts and which retailers know they can rely on through thick and thin...
Cavalier ♥ Rekindling relationships Fall back in love with wool… nothing comes close to the underfoot comfort of a quality wool carpet. For nearly five decades, Cavalier have been passionate about producing the finest floorcoverings, from tactile super fine, pin point twists to the most sumptuous soft velvets.
“A natural charm, a sensual warmth and at its heart, strength and longevity” Wool has natural charm, a sensual warmth and at its heart, strength and longevity. Cavalier marry the qualities of wool, to its passion for design and colour to create brands which look and feel exquisite.... what’s not to love about a distinctive wool carpet. T 01254 268 000 www.cavaliercarpets.co.uk
Cormar ♥ A natural choice to love Since it was first introduced in 2009, the Natural Berber Twist range available in two qualities Deluxe & Elite, has been a popular choice due to its natural looks and versatility. Fast forward to 2020 and this classic, wool twist collection was relaunched with some exciting, fresh new colours such as Woodland Mist, Saxon Stone and Rustic Clay, as well as retaining the most popular existing colours. Together with the addition of a 10-Year Wear Guarantee, Natural Berber Twist makes the perfect combination for everyday homes. Manufactured in the UK at their Lancashire mills from 80% pure new wool, 10% nylon and 10% Tuftbond, it is suitable for extra heavy domestic use and is ideal for high traffic areas all around the home. Available in both 4 & 5 metre widths. Deliveries are made via Cormar’s own fleet to retailers across the UK and Ireland. T 01204 881234 www.cormarcarpets.co.uk
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Carpet underlay with the ultimate feel good factor
25% 55% Recycled Car Tyres
Recycled Plastic Bottles
Kensington Deluxe
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An award winning combination underlay manufactured from post-consumer waste (recycled PET plastic bottles and
rubber crumb from car tyres).
This crumb/felt combination creates an underlay with superior wear and comfort properties. Kensington Deluxe is the perfect choice for Wilton and Axminster style carpets. Best Underlay The PET felt backing means that Manufacturer carpets with stitched joins bed into the top felt layer and prevent wear along the join.
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The best-sellers they LOVE Valentine in vogue – the top products consumers have fallen for Interfloor ♥ What’s not to love What’s not to love about an underlay that’s carefully crafted to meet the needs of the consumer. Interfloor’s Premium High Density Underlay Range including Tredaire Palladium 10mm and Chromium 9mm have a high performance Textron backing for more dimensional stability and cleaner cutting during installation, plus exceptional ‘shock absorber’ properties to help give carpets a longer life. The superior heat insulation properties, luxurious feel underfoot and high acoustic ratings to reduce noise make it the perfect installation for all areas of the home. Both Palladium and Chromium are 180kg/m³ offering superior protection for carpets that is longer lasting and better performing. Interfloor’s Premium High Density PU foam underlays, including the award-winning Tredaire Palladium, were introduced to meet demand for firmer and more luxurious products and quickly became loved and a top choice for professional installations in all areas of the home. T 01706 213131 www.interfloor.com
Karndean Designflooring
♥ The enduring attraction of style
Falling in love isn’t so easy when you have two equally attractive options to choose from! The new multi-format Van Gogh collection has won the hearts of consumers across a range of beautiful oak designs with a wide palette of cool neutral, grey and warm tones. But it’s smart too, available in both gluedown and rigid core – an approach that appeals to retailers for the flexibility it offers in installation.
“A partner of choice for a long-lasting relationship based on the enduring attraction of quality and style! It means those looking for the continuity of the same colourway throughout their home are not restricted to just gluedown, especially if they face the challenge of an uneven subfloor in the next room. And with the introduction of Karndean’s first rigid core herringbone design, a whole new range of design options is opened up for renovators looking for enhanced acoustics. So Karndean Designflooring is a partner of choice for a long-lasting relationship based on the enduring attraction of quality and style! T 01386 820100 www.karndean.com Grey Brushed Oak laid in herringbone above and planks below.
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IT MAKES MORE SENSE TO MAKE IT MODULEO The affordable choice in luxury vinyl flooring, Moduleo® offer an impressive and inspiring choice of designs and colours. Providing the style, durability and ease of maintenance customers want plus the extensive support retailers value and appreciate, choosing Moduleo® makes a lot of sense all round. MORE MORE MORE DESIGNS COLOURS AFFORDABLE
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The best-sellers they LOVE Valentine in vogue – the top products consumers have fallen for Victoria ♥ Falling for First Impressions First Impressions from the EasiCare range at Victoria Carpets is the nation’s favourite Victoria Carpets product. James Caldwell, Sales Director for Victoria attributes its success to a number of a reasons; “This is the original 10th gauge product to enter the market. We were the first to market with a 100% polyprop product of this kind and through developing the construction we ended up with an outstanding range that not only looks beautiful it can also stand up to the wear and tear of today’s modern family.”
“An outstanding range that not only looks beautiful it can also stand up to the wear and tear of today’s modern family.” James goes on to say that the product has been tried and tested over a number of years and from the minute it launched, the range proved to be a firm favourite with retailers: “We are so confident with how First Impressions preforms that we have created Hexapod cards to show how it compares over time, and the results speak for themselves. This along with 16 stunning colours, the fact that it is stain resistant, bleach cleanable and made in the UK has all led to its success”. T 01562 749300 www.myvictoria.co.uk
Floorwise ♥ This love won’t let you down With quality and value at its heart, the floorwise underlay collection is ready to bring comfort and longevity at every price point. So, whether budget matters to your customers or they demand the very best, you can find a floorwise underlay that’s the perfect match The floorwise underlay collection features recycled PU, crumb rubber, rubber sponge and felt products for carpet, as well as underlays for wood, laminate and LVT, the Acoustica sound reduction range and Thermaflow for use with underfloor heating. Each underlay is made to strict British Standards, so you can be confident of the right support and with floorwise there’s no worries that your choice of underlay will let you down with poor performance or lack lustre quality. The range is easily available too, from floorwise distributors across the UK and Ireland. With quality and value on a wide range that’s easily available, it’s hard not to fall in love with floorwise underlays. T 01509 673974 www.floorwise.co.uk
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BUY 10 BAGS OF UZIN NC 151 TO GET A FREE MIXING BUCKET* UZIN NC 151 is a heavy duty smoothing compound which is ready to accept most floor coverings after just 6 hours.
*Valid from 1st February to 30th April 2021. Only available to claim from participating distributors.
Q U I C K, RELIABL E C O N S I ST & ENT DRYING!
Please visit www.uzin.co.uk for more information.
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FLOORINGNEWS Ultra fast subfloor prep Level IT Pro30, from subfloor preparation specialists UltraFloor, has been formulated to refurbish existing floors in previously unachievable timescales, without removing old adhesive residues first – revolutionising traditional subfloor preparation methods. Level IT Pro30 is a premium ‘one product does all’ solution for today’s busy contractor. Suitable for use with most common subfloors, this high performance, high tolerance, free-flowing smoothing underlayment can also be used over old adhesive residues, without the need for priming first. This key feature makes Level IT Pro30 ideal for areas in need of quick turnaround, particularly time sensitive projects that require returning access same day to vulnerable residents or key public services. The benefits don’t end there. All subfloors prepared using Level IT Pro30 can accept foot traffic in as little as 30 minutes, and are ready to receive unbonded floor coverings after 45 minutes and bonded floor coverings after 90 minutes, including LV and Vinyl, a popular and luxury floor covering with no room for error. This superb and versatile product has extra tolerance for onsite imperfections, which reduces the need for intensive subfloor preparation and is ideal for prepping awkward subfloors for luxury finishes in record time. Level IT Pro30 is completely protein and ammonia free, making it ideal in healthcare and domestic setting without need for worry. T 01827 254402 www.instarmac.co.uk/ultrafloor
Chateau chic for laminates With four classic laying patterns and 10 wood decors, the Chateau laminate collection from BerryAlloc brings a parquet look to suit any interior. Bringing the hugely popular herringbone look, Chateau can also be installed in Shipdeck, Ladder and Mosaic parquet patterns – traditional wood looks brought right up to date. Four-sided bevels add definition for a more authentic effect and the palette is wide-ranging too. From the contemporary feel of Chestnut White to daring Charme Black and the tropical red of Merbau Brown or Teak Brown, Chateau’s wood decors are out of the ordinary. “The Chateau collection really captures the feel of the moment,” explains Camille Vanden Berghe, marketing and communication specialist, BerryAlloc. “Herringbone is hugely popular right now and we’re seeing this drive interest in other traditional laying patterns too. “Yet, we’ve made sure that these traditional patterns are relevant for today’s homes. For example, Mosaic in the tropical Teak Brown or modern Chestnut White would look fabulous in a mid-century setting, echoing tradition while feeling super fresh and modern.” Whatever style is chosen, BerryAlloc’s durable and scratch-resistant laminate construction means that Chateau is perfect for today’s homes. Easy to clean, safe from pets and with a lifetime residential warranty, What’s more, Chateau’s 8mm laminate construction is affordable, making chic parquet style more accessible than ever. Just like every BerryAlloc laminate collection, Chateau is supported by a full range of perfectly matched accessories to keep a premium feel and is supported by a full suite of marketing assets and point of sale. T +32 56 52 84 80 www.berryalloc.com
Hygiene at its best Imagine where your shoes have been and all the dirt, moist and potentially bacteria and viruses it may have collected on its way! In times where health and hygiene are of great importance, we strive to keep our surroundings clean. Vebe Floorcovering offers the solution, the MicroGuard PRO barrier matting range. The MicroGuard PRO is treated with BI-OME, which is a treatment that has the unique ability to reduce bacteria, fungi and viral activity. Besides that, the barrier matting will still serve its original purpose collecting dirt and absorbing moist. With the introduction of this mat, Vebe Floorcoverings will take hygiene and cleanliness of your entrance to a next level. MicroGuard PRO has been treated with BI-OME, a unique permanent antimicrobial technology. The innovative BI-OME treatment has the capacity to reduce viral activity and bacterial build up. BI-OME is OEKO-TEX class 1 registered and is safe to use. The antimicrobial treatment is permanent, and is attached deep into the fibers of the product. The treatment will stay active throughout the lifespan of the product and is machine wash durable. The MicroGuard PRO range from Vebe Floorcoverings can be used in residential and commercial areas. T +31 88 825 11 00 www.condor-group.eu/vebe 36
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acoustic, fast track floor prep system for all resilient floor coverings! Excellent sound reduction of no less than 21 dB
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Fast track subfloor preparation Reduces installation time and costs Instant floor levelling Superb smooth finish For the immediate glue-down of vinyl, vinyl sheets, LVT, linoleum, cork, rubber, carpet, etc. • Overcomes many substrate problems
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Marketing insights Future fibres enhancing consumer choice Even during the most challenging times, it’s great to see the focus our industry places on new product development. Carpets that are easy to maintain, provide comfort underfoot, have great style, and are friendly to the environment and our homes. In this feature we look at how new fibre technology and developments in natural materials has enhanced consumer choice. Alternative Flooring’s new waterproof Anywhere collection is suitable for... well... just about anywhere. Inside, outside, bathrooms, the possibilities are endless...
Abingdon Flooring – Love Story, Deep Feelings
This ingenious indoor-outdoor carpet is a looka-like sisal made from 100% polypropylene. It has the visual texture of sisal but can be fitted ‘anywhere’ including kitchens and bathrooms. Partnered by inside-out borders, Anywhere is perfect for outdoor rugs too. Easily cleanable, Anywhere makes a stylish residential flooring as well as a great choice for commercial applications. Available in five designs, Boucle, Panama, Herringbone, Rope and most recently Shadow, Anywhere is ideal for homes, hotels or the office. Alternative Flooring’s No Bother Sisal carpet is a game-changing development in natural
“The growing acceptance of polyester by purchasers is undoubtedly going to drive an increasing number of products to market.”
Alternative Flooring – Anywhere Shadow (above), No Bother Sisal (below)
floorcovering. It looks the same as sisal on top, but underneath is another ‘natural story’ – the new improved flexible backing means that it can be traditionally fitted. This ‘new backing’ also means that this Sisal now has a Cfl–s1 fire classification, perfect for contract applications.
fine-tuned with 16 proven colour options and a Saxony pile that brings an elegant finish. The added lustre of polyester adds a modern feel, but we’ve been careful not to overdo it and so Love Story has a universal appeal that not all polyester carpets manage so successfully.
This easy fit natural also has GUT classification; carpets tested for a better living environment.
She adds, “As far as future fibres go, we believe that polyester will continue to enjoy growth and with Love Story, retailers can benefit from a long-standing collection that’s already proven a huge hit among consumers.”
No Bother Sisal can also be made into custom rugs, runners and stair runners, and is available in two designs Sisal Boucle and Sisal Super Boucle and four colourways. Millie Barlow, head of marketing, Abingdon Flooring explains how their fibre technology has developed, “While polypropylene still dominates the fibre landscape, carpets using polyester yarns, such as our hugely popular Love Story collection, have been opening consumers up to qualities that are much softer and just as easy to live with. “The growing acceptance of polyester by purchasers is undoubtedly going to drive an increasing number of products to market. With Love Story, we’ve been there right from the beginning and this puts us in a great position to really help retailers capitalise on the fibre’s popularity. “Love Story’s maturity in the market sees it wellestablished in stores with compelling point of sale that is sure to drive interest. The two polyester styles within the collection, Deep Feelings and Lasting Romance, have been
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Adam Carpets use 100% accredited UK wool in their carpets; all manufactured in their modern factory in Kidderminster. Wool is undoubtedly the original future fibre, natural and renewable every year as it is grown to protect sheep from the wet, windy and cold British winter weather, so it’s resilient and durable. Chris Adam, managing director at Adam Carpets explains the science, “Wool has been grown in the UK for over 6,000 years and over that time has been carefully honed to provide the best characteristics for making textiles. The complex protein structure provides unique benefits in carpet, such as its superior performance underfoot which comes from the crimp that is grown naturally into the fibre, and this provides the best resilience whilst insulating the room at the same time. Its scaly structure naturally prevents soiling and contributes to its fire resistance; wool is considered one of the safest fibres for flooring. These are just some of the THE STOCKLISTS February 2021
by Rita Bancroft Rita is Director of Bancmarketing Ltd and has over 30 years of marketing experience with a proven track record in both business to business and business to consumer multi-channel marketing.
Lano – smart strand fibre technology
UK wool, combined with premium nylon 6.6. The 2-ply yarn construction ensures softness underfoot with the assurance of added durability and performance. It is available in both a 4 metre and a unique 5 metre width to provide retailers with greater flexibility for larger rooms. The choice of widths means consumers can be confident there are fewer joins. Like all Adam Carpets, the Flare range is made in their own modern factory in Kidderminster and co-ordinates beautifully with their celebrated Fine Worcester and Castlemead Twist ranges.
Adam Carpets – Flare, spearmint (above), mocha (below)
We are all familiar with Smart Phones, Smart Appliances, Smart Cars, Smart Motorways….and now Lano has introduced Smart Carpets. Gary Alp, sales manager at Lano explains, “Our revolutionary SmartStrand fibre carpets are the only carpets on the market today that can boast of all of the benefits of the other fibre types.” Performance & Softness: The spring-like Triexta fibre molecules ensure your carpet will bounce back into shape after vacuuming, even after years. This property enables Lano to create very soft qualities without compromising the resilience of the carpet. No need for chemical softeners. Clean-ability: SmartStrand Forever Clean features Nanoloc, an advanced nanotechnology that completely encapsulates the SmartStrand fibre to create a superior spill and soil barrier.
features which make wool rich carpets naturally hard-wearing and easy to care for, which is increasingly important in today’s busy family homes”. Adam Carpets recently refreshed their popular Flare collection with two new colourways. ‘Mocha’ represents the movement towards warm woody neutrals. It brings both warmth and a sense of calm to a space. Just what we need in an uncertain world! This elegant and timeless colourway provides the perfect base colour to build a room upon. ‘Spearmint’ is a contemporary alternative to grey and heralds the start of a new decade, embodying an optimistic mood beyond the challenging times we are enduring. Its subtle green hue promotes a sense of wellbeing. Available in 10 on-trend colourways, Flare’s chevron design is incredibly versatile as it looks sensational on stairs, in lounges, studies and bedrooms. Flare is made using 100% accredited THE STOCKLISTS February 2021
SmartStrand Forever Clean is the only carpet with stain resistance built into the core of the fibre which means that it simply does not hold onto dirt. Through independent vacuum testing, SmartStrand Forever Clean has been shown to release up to three times more dirt than other carpets meaning you can breathe easy knowing that your floor cleans up faster, better and more easily than ordinary carpet. Green: SmartStrand Forever Clean is composed partly of annually renewable plant-based materials that minimise Lano’s usage of limited
“SmartStrand fibre carpets are the only carpets on the market today that can boast of all of the benefits of the other fibre types.” natural resources. This also enables them to reduce their energy consumption in the manufacturing processes of all SmartStrand Forever Clean carpets. Lano’s aim was to offer consumers the beauty, softness and durability they desire in a carpet without harming our beautiful planet. Triexta was recognised in 2009 and classified as its own fibre type such are the characteristics and performance differences of SmartStrand vs other fibre types. The first classification of a new fibre type for residential carpet use in 50 years. Gary Alp concludes, “You wouldn’t buy a television, car or other appliance with outdated 1950s technology – now you have don’t have to with carpets.”
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Parquet popularity accelerates into 2021 In a distinct design trend for flooring, herringbone and parquet are outperforming the LVT market by some measure and have enjoyed outstanding success over the last two years that is set to be sustained throughout 2021. Small plank patterns in herringbone, wood block and tramline designs have made the leap from traditional style to become among the most contemporary options for today’s consumers – offering more interest on the floor and extra opportunities for uniqueness. Demand for parquet quadrupled during the 2019–2020 period says Victoria Design Floors, who promote the Distinctive and Universal Flooring brands. Where sales for planks have remained like for like year on year, the Company has enjoyed exceptional growth from parquet products.
“ Demand for parquet quadrupled during 2019–2020, people want that timeless, traditional look.” Offering six designs within the Distinctive Landscape Collection and just four within the Universal Collection this is evidence that you do not need a huge portfolio of colour to keep the consumers happy. A carefully selected palette offering the consumer mid, light, and dark offerings has been all that is needed. The best-selling colours for both brands are mid tone oak colours which relate to traditional wood tones. Distinctive Landscape Parquet in Hawthorn Universal 55 Parquet in Smoke from Victoria and Universal Flooring Parquet in Smoke enjoyed 33% of the overall parquet sales between them demonstrating that consumers purchasing parquet are doing so because they want that timeless, traditional look.
Parquet in Polyflor’s visualiser The company provides a sophisticated online visualiser to quickly and easily see how Polyflor products would look installed in the home. A key new feature now allows you to toggle between straight laid and Herringbone laying patterns to see what works in the space. The Invictus brand of LVT from Associated Weavers has invested heavily in class-leading in-store displays for retailers which can showcase herringbone designs with larger-sized samples that consumers appreciate. “We show all our parquet designs in large format and I must say it has been very successful with our customers and the end consumer,” says Gavin Pugh, UK MD of Associated Weavers. “We also show different laying patterns, such as traditional parquet, block formation and combinations of colours and we know that people really want to see parquet on a larger format to get the full visual… then it sells itself!” New England Oak and Highland Oak are flagship parquet floors for Invictus and the award-winning LVT display system and the brand’s website feature an advanced room visualiser that allows consumers to view roomsets or upload their own room photo to see the designs in herringbone, woodblock and tramline laying patterns. And the photo below shows how a combination of decors can be highly effective. Next month there will be more from Invictus as new parquet designs come to the UK to increase the momentum of its popularity.
Invictus New England Oak, Dusk, Misty, Sand and Herringbone
Polyflor agrees: “Herringbone is very fashionable at the moment and our Cambridge and Georgian Parquet designs from our Camaro Range are extremely popular. “The beauty of LVT is that you can be creative with installation patterns. Any of our glue down LVT planks can be installed in a herringbone laying pattern – many people are opting to do this with full planks or even cutting planks to their desired size for a more bespoke herringbone installation,” says Faye Alletson of Polyflor. 40
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“A herringbone laying style is a much-loved choice, thanks to its contemporary classic feel and striking finish,” says Stella Coyle, national retail sales manager of Karndean Designflooring.
Accessible style in cushion floor
“It is now more popular than ever before, and over the years, more and more pattern variations have been introduced. This includes alternating herringbone designs with more than one colour,” she says.
With sales and trend reports all pointing to herringbone’s continued popularity, Leoline is making the look accessible through a range of stylish cushion vinyl options.
Karndean’s Art Select, Van Gogh and Knight Tile ranges all feature a modern collection of small plank herringbone designs in a versatile range of wood tones. There is also established traditional (9” x 3”) parquet planks available in a range of deep, blond and light grey tones as part of the Art Select collection.
Stuart Reeves, sales director, Leoline: “At Leoline we’ve a long track-record in being the first cushion vinyl brand to deliver looks to market and this is true of herringbone. Herringbone has been appearing on our social media accounts for a good while now and it always receives a good response, just strengthening the feeling that the look of 2020 is set to continue well into 2021, and likely beyond. “We’ve eight wood-effect herringbone variants throughout the range and have even brought the pattern to tile and stone for a really edgy, contemporary feel. The range is broad with classic herringbone styles like Sintra, the reclaimed timber effect of Lido and the striking chevron look of Olympus in trendy grey hues; and there’s something at every price point. From our Luxury Trends collection right up to Comfytex Deluxe and Timberline, our cushion vinyl floors deliver the hugely popular herringbone look in a floor that’s affordable, easy to install, tough, simple to clean and comfortable,” he said.
“ ...our cushion vinyl floors deliver the hugely popular herringbone look in a floor that’s affordable,” Marilyn by Leoline
Warm Brushed Oak from Karndean Designflooring
“ A herringbone laying style is a much-loved choice, thanks to its contemporary classic feel and striking finish.” New for 2021, Karndean’s popular herringbone design can now be achieved in less time with the new click-locking Van Gogh rigid core designs. Grey Brushed Oak, Warm Brushed Oak, Golden Brushed Oak and Salvaged Barnwood – include a mix of warm wood and cool grey tones in a 28” x 7” small plank herringbone. It’s a flexible option for home decorators and designers looking for less upheaval when it comes to installation as you can install over an existing or uneven subfloor. The enhanced acoustics also helps support a healthy home as sound transfer to rooms below can be reduced. “Our love of herringbone has also led to more of us opting to match designs room to room. Therefore, having the flexibility to be able to pair herringbone designs with matching full-length planks is also important going forward,” says Stella. “That’s why our parquet and herringbone designs can be perfectly paired with full length planks to achieve colour continuity in the home.”
“A great option for anyone wanting to add on-trend style to their bathroom or kitchen, Leoline is just as at home in living spaces and hallways where its softness and warmth is always sure to provide a great welcome, making home feel that little more comfortable. Customers can order samples of our herringbone floors for free directly from our website,” said Stuart.
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FLOORING FOCUS Parquet popularity accelerates into 2021 continued from page 41
The real deal in wood Furlong Flooring confirms that herringbone is experiencing a real renaissance in flooring trends, proving a popular choice with customers to provide drama and impact within the home, and the company offers the real deal in engineered wood. Geometric designs and variation in hues create a symmetry and distinct appearance, adding class and changing the aesthetics of any room. And the herringbone range from Furlong now includes two popular colours from its fabulous Urban Landscape collection: Scorched Oak and Old English. With the addition of Raw Umber, it brings the collection to seven on-trend decors, from unfinished styles to dark, antique hues.
Scandic Herringbone from Furlong
Large Plank
Brampton Chase has launched a new collection of large plank and herringbone sizes with an impressive range of decors and micro bevel edges. The Studio Designs LVT range offers a choice of modern, elegant herringbone designs including Blond Oak, European Oak, County Oak, Chicory Haze and Smoky Bay which let you get creative with your installations.
“Our team are passionate about flooring and Studio Designs pulls together their concepts, styles and expertise into a truly Studio Designs by Brampton Chase unique collection perfect for homes and business Free samples and brochures available at www.bramptonchase.co.uk alike,” says the company, “with the breathtaking colours and all the quality and durability you’d expect from a Brampton Chase floor. UltraCore Natural Oak
Harvey Maria is seeing real growth in their parquet designs. “These shorter planks laid in a herringbone pattern are seriously stylish right now,” says Lucy Tunstall. “They create a modern luxe feel to contemporary homes and reflect current interior styles, especially in kitchens and open plan living spaces.”
Pre-finished in UV Oil, the hardwood top layer is combined with a rigid base, creating an incredibly durable plank and recommended for use with underfloor heating.
“ The herringbone pattern is seriously stylish right now. It creates a modern luxe feel to contemporary homes.”
As you’d expect from Furlong Flooring, the range comes with all its service guarantees, including fast response, product quality and excellent customer service – plus a 20-year guarantee for complete peace of mind. Fin Wood is a London-based hardwood floor installation and finish firm which prides itself on attention to detail. Founder Alin Critescu said “For quality installation, there are two aspects to think about: how it looks on the surface - details of how it goes around doors and meets other floors - and how it looks underneath. The subfloor is crucial for long lasting floors. It needs to be flat and free of moisture.” The wood used is from a British factory, supplied by a forest in Cristescu’s home country of Romania. Commenting on building his business, Cristescu worked with Starling Bank and said “One piece of advice I would give people looking to start out is to have the right business tools at hand to allow you to focus on the quality of your work.”
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Harvey Maria predict that these designs will continue to be a growing trend throughout 2021, and are excited to soon be introducing a stylish new collection that has been carefully engineered for herringbone patterns - watch this space.
“ Available in 15 natural wood effect finishes which embody the authentic allure of real wood with textures, knots and grains...”
Currently Harvey Maria have two parquet collections - Premium Wood Parquet and Parquet Oak, which sits within their popular MSeries collection. MSeries authentic wood planks are recognised for their low impact on the environment, both indoors and out. These hand-crafted designs with ultra-realistic wood grain emboss and unique matt finish look and feel like real wood - reflecting the trend of adding organic, textured materials into our homes. Moduleo says demand for herringbone designs which deliver a juxtaposition of either distinguished or characterful floorcoverings grew exponentially in demand throughout 2020. Matthew Brook, national sales manager for IVC Group UK and Eire, comments: “Herringbone continues to go from strength to strength as a firm favourite in the UK. “Searches for the style support this and our sales figures show growing demand for herringbone over recent years, so we expect this trend to continue.
“ Herringbone continues to go from strength to strength as a firm favourite in the UK. And online searches for the style support this.”
CFS Eternity Parquet, Light Birchwood The CFS Eternity Parquet range from Carpet & Flooring offers the perfect solution for domestic installations for consumers looking to spruce up the home to create a warm and inviting environment. Available in 15 natural wood effect finishes which embody the authentic allure of real wood with textures, knots and grains, the Eternity Parquet range offers many versatile parquet design options; herringbone, weave, double herringbone and quartet, to create a stunning designer floor, without the designer price. Plus, it comes complete with a 0.30mm wear layer and PU coating which give extra surface protection, making it easy to maintain. The range also comes with a 20-year Domestic Warranty. CFS Eternity Parquet is part of a comprehensive CFS Luxury Vinyl Tile collection, available from 10 Carpet & Flooring branches across the UK.
FOR MORE INFORMATION Sierra Oak by Moduleo
BRAMPTON CHASE • 01604 664855 • www.bramptonchase.co.uk CARPET & FLOORING • 01527 511939 • www.carpetandflooring.co.uk
“At Moduleo we offer two different sizes of Herringbone plank, meaning a pattern can be accentuated to a customer preferences. This offers more flexibility for consumers to create the room they truly want and with a style like herringbone they can rest assured that it will be relevant for years to come.”
FIN WOOD • 020 3920 6121 • www.finwood.uk
Moduleo’s LVT Herringbone LVT is simple to install and has a variety of wood-effect options priced lower than traditional parquet flooring. The range lends itself well to hallways and kitchens, giving them a classic look but with modern benefits, such as warmth under foot and water resistance.
LEOLINE • 0800 032 3970 • www.leoline.co.uk
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FURLONG FLOORING • 01322 628 700 • www.furlongflooring.co.uk HARVEY MARIA • 0330 330 1231 • www.harveymaria.com INVICTUS • 01422 431100 • www.invictus.co.uk KARNDEAN DESIGN FLOORING • 01386 820100 • www.karndean.com MODULEO • 01332 851 500 • www.moduleo.co.uk POLYFLOR • 0161 767 1111 • www.polyflor.com VICTORIA DESIGN FLOORS • 01562 749300 • www.myvictoria.co.uk 43
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Real reasons to be cheerful while retail is closed Hopes for a brighter future go far beyond anecdotal evidence and wishful thinking about the ‘Roaring Twenties.” Industry leaders in the flooring sector and financial analysts continue to add to the evidence that pent-up demand awaits our industry as soon as retail re-opens. Here’s a round-up of the indicators reported in the last month... Consumer savings unspent
Headlam sales hit, but “strong recovery”
There’s a £100bn pot of gold at the end of the rainbow for bigticket consumer spending once the vaccine helps the country get ahead of coronavirus.
The sales of the UK’s largest flooring distributor Headlam Group were down 15% in 2020 but there has been “a strong and sustained recovery” with revenues up nearly 9% in the second half.
The positive forecast by several leading analysts holds out hope for better times during these dark days when most of UK retail is closed, including flooring retailers. Bank of England chief economist Andy Haldane says: “As people’s incomes held up and spending was restrained, they have amassed around £100billion of excess savings. “People will use their involuntarily-accumulated savings on a new house or a new car,’ Mr Haldane said. ‘Plenty of that pent-up demand is still in the tank... there are plenty of those savings still to be used. There is scope there for the vaccine to release more of that demand.” The £100billion treasure chest is concentrated among the better-off, who carried on receiving most of their incomes during lockdown but saw their spending plunge, said Mr Haldane in an exclusive interview with the Daily Mail. Other economists agree. Doug McWilliams, of the Centre for Economics and Business Research, said: “Our analysis has shown there are billions of unspent savings... if some of this pile of money is spent it will be a big positive for the economy.” Hedge fund economist Dr Savvas Savouri predicts that ‘enforced’ savings would be released like ‘a coiled spring’ – but the impact has not been included in OBR forecasts. ‘We must not underestimate just how much pent-up demand there is within the UK,” he said.
Q4 “all time record” sales for Victoria Sales by leading flooring firm Victoria plc reached an “all-time record” in the final quarter of 2020 among strong demand from consumers to invest in their homes. The trading update to shareholders said sales were up 10% over the same period in 2019 with UK revenues growing by more than twice the estimated market overall. Victoria says it expects more “substantial” growth in the future. Executive Chairman Geoff Wilding commented: “Demand for flooring product is strong from consumers’ renewed focus on investing in their homes but we are outperforming the market generally and believe this to be both sustainable and on-going due to the benefits of our unique service proposition. This is a direct result of the substantial investment we made in our logistics platform during 2019. “Undoubtedly, the UK November lockdown had some impact on our performance - we would have done even better without it - and the current lockdown may similarly impact the final quarter of FY 21.,” he said. “However, Victoria has clearly shown its operational resilience by achieving record revenues and earnings in the December quarter and the Board believes it is well placed to meet this headwind.” 44
In a trading statement issued today to shareholders, the company said that trading in Q2 2020 was significantly impacted by COVID-19 but that trading in the second-half “was characterised by a strong and sustained recovery to 2019 levels.” As a result, total revenue for the full year was only 15.3% below the prior year at £609.1 million, compared to 30.6% below which was the situation reported for the first half of 2020. In Headlam’s statement they said; “The recovery was driven by the UK residential sector which performed exceptionally well despite the continuation of restrictions and further lockdown periods, and compensated for a significantly weaker commercial sector particularly in the UK. “In the second-half, residential sector revenue was up 8.8% against the prior year compared to a decline of 17.8% for the commercial sector, albeit this still represented a strong recovery from the 34.4% decline seen in the first-half,” it said. The business added that it also expects to report underlying pre-tax profits of between £14m and £16m for the year ended for the year ended 31 December 2020. Reporting on current trading, Headlam say January is 5.1% down on 2020 levels due to continuing lockdowns across the UK and Europe.
Karndean sees healthy demand Leading UK LVT manufacturer Karndean Designflooring is positive about signs of “healthy future demand” despite the impact of the pandemic. Covid restrictions in the first half of 2020 had a short-term impact say the Worcestershire-based company but said “business performance has since rebounded strongly.” Their audited report to Companies House commented: “The sector in which the company operates has so far proved resilient and has recovered quickly. Leading indicators such as website visitors, sample requests and design consultations point towards healthy future demand.” The comments came in the company’s most recent filed accounts for the 12 months ended 31 December 2019 which show a strong performance for that period with sales growing to £90m.
See also page 46 for more business news including: • Tapi sales up 40% between lockdowns • Fewer firms failed during Covid than in 2019 THE STOCKLISTS February 2021
FLOORINGNEWS Virtual floor show for July CFJLIVE will bring the industry together this summer with the launch of a major new exhibition for the flooring sector. Taking place virtually on Thursday 1 July 2021, CFJLIVE will bring together over 100 global exhibitors, with visitors attending via a free Hopkin link. An industry-first, the exhibition is billed as a ‘must-attend’ event for flooring contractors, retailers and specifiers, as well as distributors, facility managers, housing associations and designers. Attendees can register now via a dedicated website at www.cfjliveexpo.co.uk.
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CFJLIVE will be broadcast live from a main stage - at FITA’s training centre in Loughborough - and from exhibitors’ showrooms, offices and factories from around the world. At the main stage, a professional presenter will take visitors into live demonstration bays and expert panels will engage in a Q&A flooring contractor forum, a sustainability debate, competitions and product launches. Other highlights will include the ‘fastest floor layer’ competitions and live factory tours from exhibitors’ global production plants. Crucially, visitors will be able to ask questions and discuss issues with industry experts, face-to-face.
“CFJLIVE will bring the industry together for the first time in over a year and the content is shaping up to be incredibly exciting!”
When what you really really want is a strong selling good all-round domestic underlay which delivers a healthy margin Graphite is the way to go!. Graphite is a fine, robust, utility underlay representing superb value for money and which is already a firm favourite with many Retailers and Distributors throughout UK and Ireland.
“CFJLIVE will bring the industry together for the first time in over a year. It will allow us to meet and share knowledge in a highly eco-friendly and Covid-19-safe environment. The format is flexible, to suit schedules and time zones, and the content is shaping up to be incredibly exciting!” commented John Heath, ceo of Kick-Start Publishing. CFJLIVE will air between 2-7pm on Thursday 1 July. On entering, visitors will see the main stage and list of session rooms, enabling them to move around the event without leaving the office. Within exhibitor session rooms, mini-events will be hosted, including live seminars from technical experts, demonstrations and factory tours, with audio, video feeds and text feeds. To find out more, please contact Stuart Bourne at CFJ at stuart.bourne@kick-startpublishing.co.uk and visit the website.. www.cfjliveexpo.co.uk
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FLOORINGBUSINESSNEWS NEC show cancelled until 2022 Organisers have abandoned plans to re-stage Birmingham’s Furniture Show this year and have scheduled 23-26 January 2022 as its next appearance at the NEC. The event, formerly called the January Flooring Show, was originally moved from this January to April as the pandemic accelerated last year but Clarion Events have now been forced to postpone by the continuing uncertainty. Portfolio Director Zoë Bonser said: “While this has of course been a difficult decision, the safety and success of our exhibitors, visitors and suppliers remains our number one priority. The uncertainty surrounding live events that comes with the current national lockdown, combined with the expected timeline of the COVID-19 vaccine rollout, means that postponing the show to its traditional January slot in 2022 is the best decision at this stage.” Meanwhile the organisers are planning a digital alternative and says it is “in the early stages of launching a market-leading offering, set to innovate the way furniture and interiors brands do business.”
Carpet shop fined for lockdown opening A Midlands carpet store has been fined for a “blatant disregard of the rules” after customers were found inside the shop on January 9. Mayfair Carpets in Wolverhampton had been warned two days earlier by council environmental health officers who had received complaints that the store was breaking the lockdown restrictions by continuing to serve customers on site. Wolverhampton Council said it contacted the business several times that week to offer advice and guidance before having to fine the store £1,000 and issue a prohibition notice on January 12. Councillor Steve Evans said: “This new variant of Covid-19 presents a much greater risk than during the first lockdown, there is no excuse for blatant disregard of the rules. We’re not talking about genuine mistakes here, but deliberate breaches of the rules. “Our hospitals are filling up with Covid patients, this is an emergency and we must all follow the rules to bring the virus under control. There is simply no excuse for any business to be breaking the rules and we will not hesitate to fine and close down any establishment that puts public safety at risk,” he said.
£4.6bn relief package for UK retail Retailers hard hit by new lockdown measures will receive grants of up to £9,000 in a £4.6bn Treasury package designed to keep them afloat to the spring. The chancellor, Rishi Sunak, said he expected 600,000 business properties in retail, leisure and hospitality to receive financial support from the government through a one-off grant. Acknowledging that the period ahead would be “difficult”, the chancellor said the government was bolstering its efforts to protect jobs and to prevent businesses from collapsing. In addition to grants worth £4bn, a further £594m will be made available to local councils to assist businesses impacted by the lockdown but not eligible for the new payments. As part of the package, the Scottish government will receive £375m, the Welsh government £227m and the Northern Ireland executive £127m. The help is in addition to business rates relief and the furlough scheme, which has been extended until the end of April. Chancellor Rishi Sunak said he would consider whether or how to extend support packages in the Budget on 3 March. The director general of the British Chambers of Commerce, Adam 46
Marshall, said: “While this immediate cash flow support for business is welcome, it is not going to be enough to save many firms. We need to see a clear support package for the whole of 2021, not just another incremental intervention. “The government must move away from this drip-feed approach and set out a long-term plan that allows all businesses of all shapes and sizes to plan, and ultimately survive.”
Tapi sales up 40% between lockdowns Tapi sales were up 40% between lockdowns across its 140 UK stores and the chain expects to have ended 2020 ahead of its performance in the previous year. The company said innovation had carried it through the challenging environment. “Tapi has had a very successful trading period since the first lockdown. Revenue in 2020 is expected to finish above the prior year despite eight weeks of full store closures and a further four weeks of partial closures,” says the chain’s latest statement to investors. “The current pandemic has bought huge uncertainty to the UK economy and consumer confidence [but] the innovative culture of the Tapi business has meant that we have been able to focus on the area of the business which ensures customers are satisfied in a safe way in-store and via digital channels,” it said. Strong investment in digital marketing in 2019 appears to have paid off. The company says its improved online experience, online sampling, video appointments and mobile showroom home visits have been key factors in boosting performance. The comments were contained in Tapi’s latest accounts filed for the 12 months ending 28 December 2019 which showed substantial growth of 23% in sales, to £97.4m from £79m in 2018. Profits, however, took a hit given the high levels of investment, with pre-tax losses for 2019 of £17.5m compared to a loss of £17.5m in the previous year.
Fewer firms failed during Covid than in 2019 Insolvencies in the flooring and furnishing business have actually fallen by 12.6% during 2020 despite the impact of the pandemic. According to research by The Furnishing Report based on analysis of official statutory records, 44 fewer U.K. furniture, floorcoverings and furnishings companies filed for insolvency in 2020 compared to the previous year. There were 304 businesses placed into administration or liquidation in the sector in the year ended December 31. The analysts cite Government support schemes such as furlough, grants, tax deferments and loan schemes as part of the reason along with the restriction on landlords evicting non-paying tenants. But also anecdotal reports in the flooring sector suggest trading after the first UK lockdowns was buoyant throughout the second half of 2020.
Independent stores back in favour Despite the chaos of Covid-19, big-ticket purchasing in the furnishing sector saw growth of 5.3% in 2020 along with a trend towards independent retailers. Latest data from Barclaycard, which processes half of all UK retail spending on debit and credit cards, says overall consumer spending fell 7.1 per cent year-on-year in 2020. But furnishing stores, including flooring, enjoyed an uplift of 5.3% as shoppers invested in big-ticket purchases. Barclaycard analyst Raheel Ahmed said: “Home improvement has seen a boost, as we all spend more time at home and near our local communities. Many Brits took the opportunity to spruce up their indoor and outdoor living spaces.” Barclaycard research also reported that over half (57 per cent) of UK consumers said they wanted to increase their support of nearby businesses as a result of lockdown restrictions. THE STOCKLISTS February 2021
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F.Ball Adhesives Buying Groups Carpet Company Directory Carpet Trouble-shooter LVT Supplier Directory Vinyl Flooring Interfloor Best Practice Underlay Underlay Woolsafe Caring for Carpet Wholesale Distribution Directory Floorwise Carpet Types
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Flooring
Factsheet Adhesive Types Acrylic/Resin: Ideal for plasticized PVC and most modern flooring. Bitumen: A tar-like material, bitumen has a high degree of moisture resistance and is used for damp-proof membranes and installing tiles, wood blocks and mosaics. Epoxy Resin: A two-part chemical curing system that is used in aggressive environments such as conservatories, wet rooms, commercial kitchens and exterior installations. Polyurethane: An adhesive with rapid bonding characteristics, typically used for wood floors.
ADHESIVES
SELECTION CHECKLIST
The criteria to select an adhesive will cover the following points. Larger manufacturers offer detailed guides to select the correct adhesive – even indexing floor manufacturer’s products by name to ensure an accurate match. For accurate and up-to-date information consult the F. Ball Recommended Adhesives Guide. Open Time: The time you have to fit the flooring into the adhesive after which the bond will no longer be ideal. The time until the floor may be walked on should be checked. Odour: Low odour, solvent free and low VOC products are increasingly favoured and now have the same performance characteristics of older products.
Polyvinyl Acetate: Typically used for close fitting joints in timber, laminate floors and panels.
Coverage: How thick and how far can the adhesive be spread.
Tackifier: An adhesive for carpet designed to increase the tackiness – or the tack range – of an adhesive.
Application Method: Different adhesives may be applied by roller, trowel or spray.
Water-based Adhesive: Many different types of adhesives now use water as their carrier to avoid odours and flammability issues which are common with chemical solvents.
Strength: Including how quickly the adhesive will “grab” the floor covering and its strength when fully cured. Underfloor Heating: A lot of modern adhesives are suitable for use with underfloor heating but
this criteria must be checked where appropriate. Subfloor: What surface will the adhesive stick to most effectively including concrete, sand cement screeds, levelling compounds, plywood and chipboard. While there are multi-purpose adhesives, specialist products will be better suited to certain surfaces. The porosity of the floor is a key determinant of the type of adhesive to be used and its performance during installation. Special Performance: Certain adhesives are more suitable for damp, humid or high temperature environments. Air Quality and the Environment: The old wisdom that the more it smells, the better it sticks is no longer acceptable to modern consumers and solvent-based products are increasingly replaced by water-based adhesives.
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Flooring factsheet Buying Groups Pick the right one How to decide whether to join a buying group – and which one…
• Evaluate all buying groups as they all work differently • Talk to the main marketing contact and/or a member
Metro Group www.carpet1st.co.uk Contact: Jill Coward Tel: 01204 393539 jillcoward@carpet1st.co.uk
of the committee
Why join? Buying groups have been a highly successful feature of the floor retailing scene in the last decade or so, giving independents the extra edge they need to compete effectively with the retail park chains. More than 1000 retailers are now members of one of the several buying groups which operate in our sector and the numbers are slowly, but steadily growing.
• Get a list of members and call up two or three for a ‘real-world’ view
• Establish your territorial exclusivity – where’s the next nearest member of each buying group
• Ensure you understand the financial arrangements, any fees that would relate to your membership, how the bills are paid and whether your fees are refundable if it doesn’t work out. Ask the buying group for a consultation to estimate your potential savings
While the benefits of bulk buying power are self-evident, the resistance to the buying group concept among nonmembers appears to be centred on fears of surrendering some control to a committee – and most particularly compromising long-established relationships and negotiated terms with current suppliers.
• Review all the extra benefits and services to see
The bottom line is the bottom line. A retailer selling across a broad range of products is likely to improve margins within a buying group – but you don’t need a leap of faith to join up. Ask the buying groups for answers...
flexibility to run your business the way you want
www.smg-group.co.uk Contact: Mike Reed Tel: 0118 932 3832 info@smg-group.co.uk
what you would actually use
• Check out the product ranges offered including the own-label options and the UK/European mix
• Ensure you understand any rules that may limit your
Associated Carpet Group www.acgcarpets.com Contact: Richard Moore Tel: 01942 825520 richard@acgcarpets.com
Key benefits Increase margins • Group purchases to get beneficial rates • Rebates • Exclusive higher-margin products • Special promotions ne of the key reasons to join a buying group is to O benefit from the discounts they negotiate as a bulk buyer from manufacturers. The way discounts and rebates are passed on to members varies between groups so make sure it’s absolutely clear how this will be done. You’ll need to work out how this compares with discounts you have already negotiated locally with preferred suppliers. Access professional services • Business and financial services • IT and internet support • Training and workshops • Professional bodies Some buying groups offer an excellent range of other services which may be valuable to your business. Financial services include invoice factoring, credit, loans and insurance. Some of the more sophisticated groups offering marketing packages, software systems to help you run your business operations and customised websites ready to use. Relationships with professional and training organisations can also offer discounts. THE STOCKLISTS February 2021
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• Best of both worlds’ proposition • Wider ranges and exclusive products • POS, displays and merchandising support
www.beautifulflooring.co.uk Contact: Carl Harris Tel: 01892 549050 charris31@sky.com
Your customers will like the proposition that you are independent but with the buying power of a group – this gives them (and you) the ‘best of both worlds’ with personal service and competitive pricing. Most groups will also offer you ‘own label’ ranges and support with pointof-sale, merchandising and displays. Central stockholding may also be on offer. Network with other independents • Members-only exhibitions with preferred manufacturers • Regular meetings and supplier presentations • Regional workshops • Helpline A lot of retailers enjoy the buying group environment of being independent but not alone out there on the High Street. Groups hold regular meetings and some have their own trade shows, regional meetings and workshops to help you develop your business. The network gives you someone to call when you need advice on, for example, an unusual installation, a technical consumer complaint, legal issue or business dilemma.
www.flooringone.co.uk Mandy Powell Tel: 0121 683 1426 mandy.powell@flooringone.co.uk
www.greendalecarpets.co.uk Contact: Rob Harding Tel: 01432 852000 Fax: 01432 852005 rharding@greendalecarpets.co.uk
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01274 655694
Adam Carpets Ltd Be Tu Tw W Ww
01562 829966
Alternative Flooring
01264 335111
Associated Weavers Tw Tu
01422 431100
Avena Carpets Ltd Tu Ww Axwoven Carpets Ltd Ax Be Axminster Carpets Ltd Ax Be Tw
01422 330261
0121 550 5788
01297 32244
Brockway Carpets Ltd Tw W 01562 828200 sales@brockway.co.uk www.brockway.co.uk
Bronte Carpets Ltd Be Tu Tw W office@brontecarpets.co.uk www.brontecarpets.co.uk
01282 862 736
Burmatex Tu
01924 262525
+32 56 62 2211
Cavalier Carpets Ltd Ax Be Tu Tw W Ww 01254 268000
Beaulieu International Group Be Pr Tu Tw
+32 56 67 66 11
Christy Carpets Tu 019078 308777
Belvedere Carpets Tu W sales@belvederecarpets.co.uk www.belvederecarpets.co.uk
020 8800 0740
Clarendon Carpets Tw
01827 831480
Classis Carpets Tu W Ww
0870 020 1725
Condor Carpets BV Tu Tw W Tu
Betap Tufting BV +31 383 861 060 BIC Carpets +32 56 23 54 10
Contempo Carpets 01924 488882
Blenheim Carpets Ax Be Tw W Ww
020 7823 3040
BMK
0113 380 5333
Bond Worth Ltd Ax 01562 745000
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0116 284 1455
Creatuft Carpets Tu W
+32 56 35 4444
Custom Carpet Company Ax Be Tu Tw W Ww
01737 830301
Dan-Floor UK W
0844 9151000 +32 55 335211
E & WE Carpets W
01562 825952
Edel Telenzo Carpets Ltd Tu Tw W sales@edeltelenzocarpets.co.uk www.edeltelenzocarpets.co.uk Enterprise Weaving Co Be Ww
Fells Carpets
0800 689 4741
sales@contempocarpets.co.uk www.contempocarpets.co.uk
Cormar Carpets Ltd Tu Tw W info@cormarcarpets.co.uk www.cormarcarpets.co.uk
Brintons Couristan Carpets Ax Tu Tw W Ww 0800 505055 Ax Tu W Ww
Love Story Deep Feelings by Abingdon
Creative Carpets Ltd Be Tu Tw W
01422 374 417
01562 745030
+31 38 4778911
Be Tw W
Bizspoke Custom Carpets Be Tw W
01294 558400
Domo Floorcovering Pr Tu Tw
Balta Industries Tu Tw W Ww
Belvedere Carpets
Craigie Carpets Be
Durham Twist from Hugh Mackay
01204 881 234
800 223 6186
Ww cummings@btinternet.com www.fellscarpets.co.uk Fletco Taepper A/S Tu W
01977 662211
+45 96 60 3000
Flock-living Limited Tu Wa info@flock-living.com www.flock-living.com
Firth Carpets & Flooring Be Pr Tu Tw W Ww
+44 (0)20 8440 8777
01484 721529
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Le Tissage d’Arcade Ax Ww
+32 05685 4747
Lecaflor Ltd Ax Be Pr Tu Tw W Ww
Furlong Flooring
Tw W enquiries@furlongcentral.co.uk www.furlongflooring.com Gaskell Wool Rich Tu Tw W
01772 696 787
01827 831525
Gaskell Mackay Carpets Ltd Ax Tu Tw W Georgian Carpets Tu Tw W
01429 892525 01827 831430
Godfrey Hirst (GB) Ltd Tu Halbmond Teppichwerke Be Pr Tu
Hammer Carpets
0800 526696 +49 037 421 420
01473 826870
infouk@hammercarpetsuk.com www.hammercarpets.com Heckmondwike FB
01924 410544
ITC Be Pr Tw Tu
0032 51 424 411
John Lanham Watts Carpets Ax Tw Ww John Evans Ltd Ax Tu Tw W
01937 588511 07850 935301
Joseph Hamilton & Seaton W Kingsmead Carpets Tu Tw W
01827 831400 01827 831 424
Lano NV
Ax Pr Tu Tw W Ww marketing@lano.be www.lano.com
+32 56 65 4300
Bronte’s Cream Shagpile
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0800 78 33 712
Leigh Spinners Ltd Tw
01942 673232
Louis de Poortere W
+32 56 393 386
Lusotufo Tu
+35 12 56 750 500
Manx Carpets Tw W
01827 831 434
Master Weaver W Ww
01562 754 382
Mayfield Carpets Tu Tw W
01706 639 866
MID NL Be
+31 38 851 8700
Millennium Weavers Europe Tu Tw sales@millenniumweavers.eu www.millenniumweavers.be Modulyss Be Tu Tw Pr
+32 55 50 9050
+32 52 457211
Mr Tomkinson Tw Ww
01827 831 450
Penthouse Carpets Tu Tw W
01706 341231
Phoenox Textiles Pr Tu
01484 863227
Pownall Carpets Tw W
0845 6528811
Roger Vanden Berghe.NV Tu Ww
+32 56 73 57 11
Signature Carpets Be Tu W
01422 845075
TAT Carpet
07976 607657
Tapibel NV Pr Tu Tw
01623 481 221
Tasibel NV Tw
+32 52 499600
The Grosvenor Wilton Co W Ww
01562 701456
The Sultana Carpet Co Ax
01299 822300
Wilton Carpet Commercial Ax Tu Tw Ww W Be
01722 746000
Thomas Witter UK Ltd Tu Tw
0870 1128318
Timzo Tufting Industry BV Tu
+31 38 385 4477
Tisca Tiara Tu Ww
07860 911748
Trendy Tuft Designs Be Tu Tw W
01274 855080
Ulster Carpets Ax Be Tu Tw W Ww
02838 334433
United Carpets & Beds Tw W Ww
01709 732 666
Victoria Carpets Tu Tw W Ww
01562 749300
Vorwerk Flooring
01282 332025
Westex Carpets Tu
01274 861334
Weston Hammer W
0845 644 9090
Whitestone Weavers Ltd Ax Be Tu Tw W Ww
01429 892555
Wilkies Carpets Tw
0113 307 9955
Ryalux Carpets Ltd Be Tu Tw W
0845 652 8811
Woodward Grosvenor Ax Tu Tw W Ww
Sans Frontieres Ltd Be Pr Tu Tw W Ww
0844 5611977
Wool Classics Tu Ww
Shaw Home Foundations Tu
01675 433 501
Woven Carpets of Kidderminster W 01299 827477
Cormar’s Sensation Twist
0800 526696 0207 349 1560
Wellington Stripe from Ulster
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Flooring factsheet Carpet trouble-shooter
• shedding • pulled loops
Fading on Wool
Carpets made from wool can and do fade in use. The degree of fade can vary depending on the colour chosen and the local conditions to which the carpet is subjected. Fading can be caused by exposure to ultra violet light which is found in daylight, but is accelerated when sunlight shines directly onto the carpet. This has the effect of lightening or “Bleaching” the colour just as exposure to sunlight will lighten human hair. Wool is after all animal hair. Protection should be given to carpets exposed to such conditions just as you would protect other furniture or fabrics. A complaint on fading would be considered justified if it failed to meet the required shade standard when tested to the British Standard BS1006 (1990).
Soiling
Soiling is usually the result of some local condition to which the carpet has been subjected to, or maintenance, or lack of maintenance programme. There is nothing we as manufacturers can do to prevent soiling in use. There are several types of soiling which are quite common: Spillages - Liquids such as soft drinks, cordials or any drink which contains sugar, particularly hot drinks, is likely to leave a stain. In such instances, professional help should be sought.
Colour matching Carpets are produced in batches - known as creels - and usually each batch produces between 500m2 - 3000m2 in a single width, depending on the creel size. Whilst the recipe used by the dyer remains constant, and is followed to the letter, in each separate production the colour reproduction will vary from batch to batch. However production is matched back to the original or master sample to ensure that the colour remains ‘within a commercial tolerance’. This process if not an exact science and a commercial tolerance is subjective but nevertheless is usually the professional judgement of the head dyer based on his/her experience.
Shampoo - if incorrectly applied, can leave sticky soap residues in the fibres which can result in the soiling reappearing quite rapidly. Dust - which is carried on draughts can soil carpets in various ways, apart from the obvious soiled edges, at gaping skirting boards for instance, dark lines appearing on surface might suggest airborne dust vacuum-drawn through poorly fitted floorboards. Sometimes the shape of floorboards can be seen quite clearly. Air borne dust sometimes shows itself as spots on the carpet, this is due to the air carried on a draught under the carpet escaping through minute holes both in the underlay and the carpet, leaving dust deposited on the pile much like a filter action. In such installations, the use of a lining paper is essential as a preventative measure.
A greater level of tolerance is required on blended colours (Heathers etc). To ensure perfect colour matching it is advisable that a single width be used in any installation requiring exact colour matching.
It is the responsibility of the retailer to advise the consumer when the carpet is measured of any poorly fitting doors, skirtings, or floorboards and the consumers responsibility to ensure any remedial work to seal draughts, is carried out before the carpet is fitted, if a resulting complaint is to be avoided.
N.B. Carpets which are laid with the pile travelling in different directions, even though they be from the same batch will appear not to match. For further information please check with the manufacturers recommendations.
Static
Sprouting
Occasionally an odd tuft or two can work its way to the surface and stand proud of the rest of the pile. This is probably due to one end of the tuft being longer than the other i.e. J shaped tuft instead of V shaped. Remedial action merely requires that the offending tufts be scissor trimmed level with the rest of the pile. They should never be pulled out.
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Carpets do not produce static but like other household fabrics and objects have the capacity to store it. Static is caused by the build up of static electricity upon personnel in a dry environment and is discharged when a person makes contact with an object which can conduct electricity (i.e. door handle or filing cabinets, etc). The static charges will vary in intensity depending upon the individual, air humidity and the contact materials. Static is more usually associated with synthetic materials as they do not retain moisture very well but it can and does occur with wool in very dry room conditions. Preventative measures include the introduction of moisture into the room or in situ carpet treatment. THE STOCKLISTS February 2021
• sprouting • shading • static • fading • pile reversal • shedding • flattening • soiling
Flattening
Flattening will occur as a result of traffic which eventually flattens the pile particularly in the main areas of use. All pile fabrics will flatten to greater or lesser degree dependant on the amount of traffic to which it is subjected and the construction (tuft density/pile fibre/height/weight) of the product concerned.
Shading
Shading occurs because the pile of the carpet has become crushed, flattened or brushed in a different direction to the natural lie of the pile whilst in situ. This causes light reflection at differing angles resulting in the creation of light and dark patches on the carpet. This will occur on all pile fabrics but can be more noticeable on plainer carpets because the shadows created by pile pressure will not be disguised by a heavy pattern or design.
Pile Reversal
Like shading, this occurs when the pile or nap of the carpet changes direction and thus reflects light at different angles showing the effects of shading which can become permanent. It is also described as ‘watermarking’. This can happen to every carpet construction be it Axminster, Wilton, Tufted, Hand Woven, Persian, Chinese, Indian or even Coir Matting. Like shading it can be more apparent on plain carpet because heavy patterns can disguise the effects. It can occur quite quickly after installation. A tremendous amount of research has been carried out over many years by many institutes to determine the cause of this phenomenon but none of it has proved conclusive.
Shedding
All cut pile carpets will lose short fibre, which is created during production when spun yarn is cut for tuft formation. These fibres fall onto the surface of the pile and appear as ‘fluff’. The effect varies with yarn type and may be removed without detrimental effect upon the carpet by vacuum cleaning. This excess fibre is only a small fraction of the total fibre contained in the carpet.
Indentations
When a carpet is subjected to a heavy point load, such as under the legs of furniture, it is unreasonable to expect the carpet not to indent. Usually, the longer the load is in place, the longer will be the time for the pile to recover. In the case of very heavy loads in place for a considerable time, the recovery time can be very considerable. It must be remembered that it is not only the pile of the carpet that becomes indented. The underlay will also indent and the backing of the carpet may also distort into the indentation in the underlay. Some underlay’s will recover well and some less well depending upon their composition, thickness, density etc. The use of cups below furniture legs can spread the load and the net result is a larger area of less deeply indented carpet. The ability of a carpet to recover from a heavy static load can be measured in the laboratory, using the test method described in BS 4939 and many manufacturers will have data on this aspect of carpet performance. In this test the carpet is loaded for 24 hours and the degree of recovery is measured after 1 hour and 24 hours. Since there are so many different underlay’s however, it is very rare for the recovery from a heavy static load to be evaluated on carpet and underlay.
There is no commonly known manufacturing process which can cause or cure this phenomenon and therefore it is not a manufacturing fault. For further information please check with individual manufacturers recommendations.
Often normal maintenance (vacuum cleaning with a rotating brush machine) will speed up recovery but in the case of serious indentations the use of an iron and damp cloth or a steam iron together with a blunt darning needle to carefully tease up the pile can be beneficial. Care must be take not to over wet the carpet, of course.
Pulling Loops
Samples
Pulled loops occur only in looped pile carpet where one or more loops in the continuous pile is pulled through the primary backing of the carpet. This is usually due to some local condition, possibly some sharp object which has caught in a loop in situ and has resulted in a pull. Pulled loops are easily dealt with by trimming the offending end level with the rest of the pile. They should not be left as this could result in further loops being pulled and developing into a ladder. THE STOCKLISTS February 2021
The original carpet tile
The samples held by individual retailers may not be from the same batch as current production and therefore should be used as a guide and not an exact colour match.
Installation
Telephone National Institute of Carpet Fitters (NICF) for further information – 0115 958 3077.
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Victorian Treasure by Invictus
Van Gogh Classic Oak by Karndean Designflooring
Stones Collection by Brampton Chase
Abingdon SoftStep info@abingdonflooring.co.uk 01274 655 694 www.abingdonflooring.co.uk
Earthwerks saleseurope@earthwerks.com 0800 689 1657 www.earthwerks.eu.com
Kellars sales@kellars.co.uk 0161 443 0970
www.kellars.co.uk
Adoretouch +1.631.843.0900
Forbo Flooring info.flooring.uk@forbo.com 01773 744 121
Leoline info@leoline.co.uk 0800 032 3970
www.leoline.co.uk
Alsapan g.folkes@alsapan.com 03 88 59 29 89 Altro enquiries@altro.com 01462 489 516 Amtico info@amtico.com 0121 745 0800 Aspecta +31 (0) 88 1662500
www.adorefloors.com
www.alsapan.com
www.altro.co.uk
www.amtico.com www.aspectaflooring.com
Avenue Floors info@avenuefloors.co.uk www.avenuefloors.co.uk Beauflor sales@beauflor.com +32 56 67 66 11
www.beauflor.com
Brampton Chase support@bramptonchase.co.uk 01604 664855 www.bramptonchase.co.uk
www.forbo.com
Furlong enquiries@furlongflooring.com 01772 316155 www.furlongflooring.co.uk Harvey Maria info@harveymaria.com 0330 330 1231
www.harveymaria.com
Lifestyle Floors info@lifestyle-floors.co.uk 01827 831448 www.lifestyle-floors.co.uk Interface interface.uk@interface.com 0800 313 4465 Invictus Info@invictus.co.uk 01422 431100
www.interface.com
www.invictus.co.uk/lvt
IVC – Moduleo + Leoline www.ivcgroup.com Karndean Designflooring 01386 820100
www.karndean.com
Moduleo salesuk@moduleo.com 01332 851500
www.moduleo.co.uk
Polyflor 0161 767 1111 info@polyflor.com
www.polyflor.com
Quick-Step 08448 118 288
www.quick-step.co.uk
Tarkett 01622 854040 communication@tarkett.com
www.tarkett.com
Victoria Design Floors (Distinctive Flooring/Universal Flooring) info@myvictoria.co.uk 01562 749300 www.myvictoria.co.uk Wineo +49 (0) 5237 6090 info@wineo.de
www.en.wineo.de
Westex 01274 861334 www.westexflooring.com info@westexflooring.co.uk
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Flooring factsheet Vinyl Flooring Vinyl is a fast growing sector of the flooring market due to its durability at relatively low cost and huge range of designs available. Sheet vinyl and cushion floor by the roll are popular but the sector is dominated by LVT. In reality, most of the products sold today are “LVP”, Luxury Vinyl Planks, as wood decors are more popular than ceramics and stone but the term LVT is still used to cover the whole non-sheet market.
Benefits
• Huge choice in terms of decors across wood, ceramic, stone and geometric designs
• I mpressive realism – not just in the design but infinishing
techniques that allow for wood knots you can feel, tiles you can grout, etc. See appearance options.
• Excellent performance in durability for high traffic areas, scratch resistance and cleanability. Vinyl also tends to be much more nonslip than natural materials. Some products are water resistant for bathrooms and kitchens.
Product options
• Dry back – a sheet or tile that needs to be fixed to the sub-floor using an adhesive.
• Self-adhesive – tiles with a peel-off backing paper to stick to the
sub-floor. Some tiles have adhesive overlaps to stick to each other rather than the sub-floor.
• Loose lay vinyl – tiles that simply drop onto the floor and rely on
a high friction backing to keep them in place – they demand a very sound, level sub-floor but are the easiset type of tile to lay or replace.
Click – tiles that have a mechanical jointing system to attach to • Warm and soft to touch compared to ceramic and stone floors - and • one another (like a locked tongue and groove system) and ‘float’ on a good heat insulator anyhow, and suitable for use with underfloor heating systems.
• Sound reduction – vinyl has neglible impact sound compared
to the tap/click of laminate and transmits less sound and vibration compared to solid floor.
• Considerably cheaper than the ‘real’ thing – both to buy and to fit – and tile/plank approach minimises wastage.
Installation
Installation preparation Vinyl requires a dry, sound, level subfloor as the relative thinness of vinyl and its light reflection performance will quickly reveal imperfections after installation as well as cause potential wear issues. Exisitng wooden/MDF floors may need a plywood underlay up to 6mm thick and then the joints will need to be skimmed or taped. Non-wood sub-floors will need a self-levelling screed to be laid to ensure a suitable base for the floor. A damp-proof membrane may be required depending on sub-floor moisture levels. However, new rigid core products are less flexible and can be laid more easily over existing floors – see Construction.
Top Coating Wear Layer Decor Layer
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the sub-floor without being glued down. There are many proprietary versions of the click system which offer fast, clean installation and stability. Appearance options Vinyl tiles and planks cover a hugh variety of sizes and shapes and can be mix-and-matched to achieve an infinite number of designs. Current fashions include extra wide and long planks for wood through to very small planks for wood. Border effects can be easy to achieve in LVT.
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Other notable options include:
• Embossed – this is where the top clear layer of the tile has been
embossed to create a realistic texture that matches the style of the stone of wood decor. Registered embossed is the most authentic – the texture matches the design so that, for example, a wood knot or hand-scraped element in the wood design can be felt on the surface of the flooring.
• Grouting and grooving – vinyl tiles can be laid with grouting inlay
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strips or beads of vinyl for addewd realism – and there are acrylic grouts that can be applied. In wood decors, planks are available with v-grooves or bevelled edges between planks for added realism.
LVT construction
Top coating – A polyurethane or aluminium oxide coating provides protection against scratches and stains and gives enhances anti-slip. Wear layer – This is a key layer - determining the performance and resilience of the product. A 0.3mm (12 mil) wear layer is a good for heavy wear areas. Commercial installations need 0.5mm wear layers or above with 0.7mm at the top end. The wear warranties and guarantees carried by products will be based on this thickness. Decor layer – This is the decor itself - in essence it is a paper- or filmbased photographic inkjet print. (A few LVT floors have the image printed directly to the surface of the floor but this implies less image definition and different wear characteristics.)
PVC Middle Layer(s) Fibre Glass Layer(s) PVC Base Layer
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PVC and fibre glass layers – The construction ‘sandwich’ can vary between products but a combination of PVC (polyvinyl chloride) layers for strength and flexibility and fibre glass layers for structural stability may be used. Any click-system profile will be incorporated into these layers. Products often use a combination of recycled vinyl which is cheaper and virgin PVC which lasts longer and is more stable. Rigid core LVT has a solid, less flexible PVC layer with maximum stability which means it can be laid over exisiting, less even flooring without showing imperfections and therefore avoiding wear problems. Base (or backing) layer – The final high density PVC layer varies according to the installation requirement and is designed for taking adhesive or as an ‘underlay’ for loose-lay and click installations. 57
Flooring factsheet from Interfloor Best Practice Guide Fitting the Right Underlay Selecting the right underlay is not always easy. There are a lot to choose from and there are many factors to consider such as comfort, durability, suitability with underfloor heating, noise reduction, warmth and more. Interfloor has been advocating the use of underlay with new floorcoverings since the 1940s, pioneering its “British method” worldwide and developing its market-leading brands Duralay and Tredaire to supply hundreds of customers in over 70 countries. Here they offer advice on the key considerations for selecting the best underlay …
Our Underlay Range
Sustainability Re-use and recycling are key considerations for determining a flooring product’s green credentials. Interfloor’s crumb rubber and PU foam underlays contain approximately 80%-90% recycled content. The crumb rubber is made from recycled car tyres and some 3 million are recycled every year to make our underlay. We launched FSC® certified carpet gripper in 2011 and produced the first EC1 and EC2 flooring adhesives in 2008.
Impact sound With more people opting for hard floorcoverings there are major benefits to using a specialist underlay; not least, the reduction in sound impact. Interfloor’s Duralay was the first brand to develop special noise reduction underlays for wood and laminate floors. Independent tests prove our sponge rubber Timbermate underlays, with their superior weight and density, reduce acoustic noise levels by up to 30 per cent.
Underfloor heating It’s important to make sure that the effect of underfloor heating is not reduced by the underlay. Choose a specialist underlay for use with underfloor heating and check its thermal insulation value, making sure the thermal resistance of the total installation doesn’t exceed 0.15m2 K/W. Interfloor’s high tog underlays, including Duralay Heatflow and Tredaire King and Defender, help keep rooms warm and cosy.
Quality standards With greater emphasis being placed on building products’ performance, it’s important that those used in residential and commercial environments conform to British and European quality standards. Interfloor’s underlays and accessories are compliant with the relevant quality and safety standards, including BS 5808: 1991 / EN14499 : 2015. They also hold the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) Green Label Plus accreditation, meaning our products conform to the CRI’s high standards for indoor air quality and low VOC emissions.
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Flooring factsheet Underlay In a tight market for margins, underlay for carpet and hard flooring offers retailers one of the best opportunities to add value to every sale – with good profitability, trade-up potential once benefits are understood and high customer satisfaction levels.
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The Carpet Foundation and its Consumer Code of Practice approved by the Trading Standards Institute (TSI) recommend that new carpet underlay is bought with every new carpet. Many consumers are now aware of the benefits of underlay but more needs to be done to provide information about the different types available and their suitability for different areas of the home.
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Setting up in-store demonstrations so customers can walk on samples with different grades of underlay and feel the difference has shown excellent results. Some manufacturers offer point-of-sale units and foot testers.
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Benefits
Types
Good underlay will... • Improve underfoot comfort • Increase appearance retention, reducing flattening • Absorb the pressure of foot traffic and reduce wear • Improve thermal insulation and warmth • Increase sound insulation • Smooth out sub-floor imperfections • Last the lifetime of the carpet
PU (polyurethane) foam This is now the market’s most popular underlay and is typically made from recycled foam offcuts. The foam provides excellent comfort and performance levels with lots of thickness options and densities and provides great insulation – and its light weight helps handling.
Poor or old underlay will...
• Feel hard and unwelcoming • Reduce carpet life • Cause wrinkling and premature wear spots • Cause carpet fibres to break down more quickly • Not meet British Standards How thick? A maximum of 12mm is recommended (working with gripper will be difficult thereafter) but rooms with heavy traffic will need a thinner, denser pad. The combination of thickness and density is all important as a thick underlay with low density may not perform well. Typically, the thicker the underlay, the better quality it will need to be – 11mm is often used for luxury installations with 9mm and 7mm the common domestic thickness.
Sponge rubber
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Sponge rubber Introduced in the 1950s, this is a more traditionally manufactured underlay available in flat or waffle patterns in a wide range of weights for different applications. It performs well for comfort and has a durable spring retention. Crumb rubber Flat and dense, crumb rubber is good for heavy footfall – offering maximum protection but a little less comfort (and very good over stair nosings).
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Laminate underlay There’s still an opportunity to sell underlay with laminate flooring, improving the acoustic performance of the floor and helping the boards float above any imperfections in the sub-floor. Combination A rubber crumb base with a felt top layer offers a good combination of protection, durability and comfort. It also allows carpet with seaming to bed into the top felt.
www.luxeunderlay.com
Underfloor heating underlay Always ask if there is underfloor heating. Most manufacturers offer specialised products. Underlay and carpet with a combined tog rating of 2.5 can be used – which means the underlay would normally have a tog rating of 1.0. Felt This traditional (but environmentally friendly) undelay is made from recycled fibres – wool, jute and synthetic – to create a firm, dense pad with excellent thermal insulation. Still a very popular choice among contractors when stretch fitting woven carpets. Pre-tackified underlay A self-adhesive single stick underlay in both needlefelt and PU. A removable system for heavy use when comfort is desired.
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Fells Carpets Leeds 0113 3071900 carl.cummings@fellscarpets.co.uk www.fellscarpets.co.uk
Fells Carpets Leeds 0113 3071900 carl.cummings@fellscarpets.co.uk www.fellscarpets.co.uk
TCS “The Carpet Specialists” Morecambe 01524 840177 info@tcsthecarpetspecialists.com www.tcsthecarpetspecialists.com
Floorwise (North East)Ltd Birtley - see Floorwise page 64
Tradeco Ltd Sheffield 0114 4000120 sales@tradeco.uk www.tradeco.uk Xylo Wood Flooring London 020 8368 8122 infouk@xyloflooring.com www.xyloflooring.com
North West A&A Carpets Manchester 01204 701188 sales@aandacarpets.co.uk www.aandacarpets.co.uk Choice Flooring Manchester - see Floorwise page 64 Fells Carpets Goole 0113 3071900 carl.cummings@fellscarpets.co.uk www.fellscarpets.co.uk Kellars Limited Manchester 0161 443 0970 sales@kellars.co.uk Millbrook Carpets Darwen 01254 703999 millbrookcarpets@live.co.uk Preston Underlay Centre Ltd Preston/Lancashire - see Floorwise page 64
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Kellars Limited Darlington 0161 443 0970 sales@kellars.co.uk Tradeco Ltd Sheffield 0114 4000120 sales@tradeco.uk www.tradeco.uk
Midlands Birch Distribution Sheffield - see Floorwise page 64 Birch Distribution Leeds - see Floorwise page 64 Birch Distribution Hull - see Floorwise page 64 Cornerstone Flooring Doncaster - see Floorwise page 64 Cornerstone Flooring East Midlands and Warwickshire 01159 444711 sales@cornerstoneflooring.co.uk www.cornerstoneflooring.co.uk DMS Flooring Supplies Northampton 0845 643 5601 dmsnorthampton@dmsflooringsupplies.co.uk Floorwise D & J Ltd Southam - see Floorwise page 64 Matty’s Wholesale Carpets Birmingham 01675 433072 sales@mattys.co.uk STS Flooring Distributors Watford 0345 899 1000 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.co.uk
Trade Counter Carpets Leicester 0845 604 3055 tradecountercarpets@gmail.com Woodall Brothers Ltd Shrewsbury - see Floorwise page 64
East Beds Flooring Bedford 01234 341234 sales@bedsflooring.co.uk www.bedsflooring.co.uk Salesmark Ltd St Neots - see Floorwise page 64 STS Flooring Distributors Cambridge Tel: 0345 899 1000 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.co.uk
South West BL Flooring Supplies Bristol - see Floorwise page 64 BL Flooring Supplies Gloucester - see Floorwise page 64 Fitwell Flooring Ltd Redruth - see Floorwise page 64 Fitwell Flooring Ltd Newton Abott - see Floorwise page 64 Flooring Supplies (Wessex) Amesbury 01980 625888 orders@flooringsupplieswessex.co.uk R & M Wholesale Bristol 01179 531222 Tiverton 01884 258266 sales@rmwholesale.co.uk Salesmark West Ltd Amesbury - see Floorwise page 64 Solent Wholesale Carpet West Sussex 01243 774623 sales@solentwholesale.co.uk www.solentwholesale.co.uk see page 19 for details
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South East Acorn Carpet Accessories Bromley, Kent - see Floorwise page 64 Ashmount Flooring Supplies Tottenham 0208 808 2158 sales@ashmountflooring.co.uk www.ashmountflooringsupplies.co.uk Ballister London 020 8570 1668 london@ballister.co.uk www.ballister.co.uk Ballister Reading 0118 931 3535 reading@ballister.co.uk www.ballister.co.uk Beds Flooring Bedford 01234 341234 sales@bedsflooring.co.uk www.bedsflooring.co.uk Clifford Floors Strood 01634 285900 sales@clifford.uk.com Culpeck Strood 01634 299000 sales@culpeck.uk.com Columbia Flooring Middlesex 020 8443 3322 sales@columbiaflooring.co.uk www.columbiaflooring.co.uk see page 10 for details DMS Flooring Supplies Hemel Hempstead 0845 643 5344 dmshemel@dmsflooringsupplies.co.uk DMS Flooring Supplies Milton Keynes 0845 643 5320 dmslaser@dmsflooringsupplies.co.uk Flooring Storage UK Potters Bar 01707 245999 sales@flooringstorage.com www.flooringstorage.com
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Littner Hampton London 020 8520 8474 littnerhampton@aol.com www.littnerhamptoncarpets.co.uk John Palmer Carpets Fareham 01329 221933 sales@johnpalmercarpets.uk.net Potts & Ward, Woodcocks Ltd Brighton 01273 557211 sales@pwwflooring.com www.pwwflooring.com Salesmark Lancing - see Floorwise page 64 Solent Wholesale Carpet West Sussex 01243 774623 sales@solentwholesale.co.uk www.solentwholesale.co.uk - see page 19 STS Flooring Distributors Basildon 0345 899 1000 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.co.uk STS Flooring Distributors Orpington/Croydon 0345 899 1000 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.co.uk Trade Carpet London Wimbledon 0208 247 3891 sales@tradecarpet.com www.tradecarpet.com
Scotland Flanagan Flooring Distributors Glasgow Business Park Baillieston Tel: 0141 773 1122 sales@flanagan-flooring.com www.flanagan-flooring.com Kellars Limited Glasgow 0141 647 7685 sales@kellars.co.uk MCD Scotland Uddingston Glasgow 01698 808000 mcdscotland@mcd.co.uk www.mcdscotland.co.uk Neil Smith Ltd Glasgow - see Floorwise page 64
Ireland Flanagan Flooring Distributors Belfast & Saintfield Co. Down Northern Ireland Tel: 028 9751 0932 sales@flanagan-flooring.com www.flanagan-flooring.com Flanagan Flooring Distributors Willow Business Park Dublin Tel: (01) 429 7800 sales@flanagan-flooring.com www.flanagan-flooring.com Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd Dublin - see Floorwise page 64
Wales Matty’s Wholesale Carpets Birmingham 01675 433072 sales@mattys.co.uk
Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd Belfast - see Floorwise page 64 Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd Limerick - see Floorwise page 64 TCS “The Carpet Specialists” Co. Louth 00353 429 351 351 info@tcsthecarpetspecialists.com www.tcsthecarpetspecialists.com
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Tufted With advances in manufacturing technology, 95% of all carpet produced today is tufted. It takes about an hour to make a roll of carpet that might take eight hours to weave. To make tufted carpet, hundreds of yarn-threaded needles are pushed through the primary backing fabric to form loops or tufts, which may be left as is or cut. A heavy adhesive coating is applied to hold the tufts in place and a secondary backing is usually glued on for strength and stability. A wide variety of styles and textures can then be created using various techniques.
LOOP PILE
Berber – Berber carpets look like and are named after a handmade, bulky wool carpet made by the Berber tribes of North Africa and Asia. The loops are made from thick or bulky yarns of wool, nylon, polypropylene or a blend of these fibres to give a cushioned effect underfoot. These carpets are available in an assortment of colours and may be flecked and can be either level loop or multilevel loop. Level loop – When all the loops are of the same height, a highly flexible and durable carpet is created which has a natural, casual appearance even when (commonly) it is made from synthetic fibres. The tight loop texture tends to hide marks so it’s a good blend between luxury and practicality. Multi-level loop – The loops vary to two or sometimes three loop heights to create informal, random textures which are very forgiving for marks and stains and therefore very suitable for high traffic areas and busy family rooms.
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Freize – Frieze or frisée (pronounced freesay) carpets are similar to saxony, but the yarns are more tightly twisted and should always be heat set. They have a dense, low pile surface which creates a coarse, pebbly texture. Frieze carpets are very durable and hide footprints, dust and dirt, which makes them suitable for heavy traffic areas. Saxony – Saxony textures are made of twisted yarns, which should be heat set. The tips remain very distinct, rather than blending together to form a very elegant finish. Saxony textures show footprints and vacuum marks so are suitable for more occasional rooms in the home. More textured variations improve the practicality of saxonies. Twist – The popular twist carpet is the cut-pile standard. The yarn is tightly twisted and often heatset to retain this feature and the result is a versatile, textured finish that is ideal for plain colours. Velvet – Velvet textures (sometimes called ‘velour’ or ‘plush’) all have a level surface pile of approx 5mm to 10mm height, which is then sheared to give a smooth finish. With very little twist in the yarn, the ends blend together which then further enhances the overall finish. These carpets tend to ‘shade’ with heavy use. Footprints show easily and the colour looks different from place to place because fibres lying in different directions reflect the light differently. A luxury for occasional rooms.
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When some of the pile is cut and other left as loop, a variety of surface textures and patterns can be created (in a variety of colours). The multi-level surface is excellent for hiding footprints and stains so cut and loop is good for high traffic areas and general purpose rooms in the home. Shag pile – Shag pile has varied in popularity. The pile is up to 50mm long and the texture is casual and loose but the surface can flatten easily and may lack durability.
Woven Woven carpet may be in a tiny minority of today’s production but still produces some of the finest carpets which are used for prestigious installations. Axminster The pile of the carpet is inserted into the backing as it is woven and cut to length, creating U-shaped tufts to give a velvety surface. The process locks in the fibre to create a carpet of high durability and performance retention as well as a luxury feel. The process allows for intricate designs and colours to be used – although modern trends mean that the traditional patterned axminster has given way to current fashion trends for plain carpets. Wilton Wilton woven carpets are produced in a similar way to axminsters – the principal difference being that a continuous fibre is woven all the way through. The carpet can be sheared to create a range of cut and loop textured effects. The result is a high quality carpet of unrivalled durability. Flat weave Manufactured in the same way as wilton, flat weave is a loop pile which allows the yarn to be woven across a wider area to created a flatter, more textured effect. 65
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