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Associated Weavers.

Always making the right impression.

Inspired by the distinctive Maori, Associated Weavers have looked to the heavens for inspiration to keep the

Invictus brand at the forefront of today’s carpet retailing in the UK. The Invictus collection reflects the

names of stars worshipped by our hero-image Maori.

The success of the brand is reflected in the sheer choice of styles on offer. Products like the original Sirius, Orion, Pegasus and Perseus, or Scorpius,

Hercules, Hyperion, Magnificus and Centaurus

launched more recently, all combine to make this collection our most popular ever.

Invictus is indicative of the knack we have at Associated Weavers to identify market trends and, equally importantly, the products that are going to be sought out by your customers. Choosing a carpet can be a difficult decision, but Invictus has strong selling

points: it’s available in 2m, 2.5m, 3m, 4m and 5m widths and, like our iconic Maori, it’ll get to you fast –

within five working days thanks to our superior delivery service; it’s as tough as they come as well,

with a 20-year stain and wear warranty. Stock Invictus

now and you too will have a range that’s bound to make the right impression.

Invictus – the star of the show Invictus is an award-winning brand that was

launched in autumn 2015. From 1190gm Hercules Twist to 2380gm saxony Hyperion,

Invictus features the very latest yarn technology in our unique iVinci SDP StainAway construction.

Pride of place is taken by the innovative Lurex soft-sparkle technology of Centaurus and this

year, for the first time in the range, Magnificus heralds our revolutionary tenth-gauge solution-

dyed fibre. The selection boasts tempting shades

in 2m, 2.5m, 3m, 4m and 5m widths and its 100% bleach-cleanable polypropylene pile guarantees a

sublime combination of superb comfort and

perfect practicality for any room in the home.

Manufactured to heavy wear domestic standards, it’ll outlast any amount of pounding by the

ferocious stamping feet of the haka.

We’re back!

Where better to sample the delights of the Invictus range, as well as our other leading brands like iSense,

StainAway and Vivendi, than at the Harrogate Show? This year we have one of the biggest and

best displays ever. If you want to see the way you can make an impression in your store, take a look at our stunning merchandising systems – the best

display units and lecterns, cleverly designed to

occupy a small footprint but showing off beautiful

carpets to their full advantage. Head to Harrogate

from 17-19 September, seek out Stand A1 and enjoy a product range that’s as memorable as our stand number.

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an independent panel of judges will shortlist the very best and pick a winner. The £1,000 prize will be announced at The Flooring Show, Harrogate, in September.

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Contact UK Free phone: 0800 689 1459 sales@earthwerks.co.uk www.earthwerks.co.uk

SETTING THE STANDARD IN ‘FASHION FOR FLOORS’…

Earthwerks ups the Tempo!

Your personal contacts UK Sales Managers: Steve Evans +44 (0) 7935 786705 steve@oppulant.com Andy Nobes +44 (0) 7402 746944 andy.nobes@oppulant.com

A synonym for high quality flooring, Tempo is an elegant and distinctive brand leading range that will enthuse and inspire.

Devon/Cornwall/Somerset/Dorset, South Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire: Martin Gorny - 07530 365125 info@millaneflooringagency.co.uk

New Tempo is available in 14 modern colours and has a ‘Life Time’ Wear Warranty for Residential use and a ‘30-Year’ Wear Warranty for Commercial application.

West Midlands, Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, Warwickshire Shropshire and Staffs: Paul Brewer - 07798 745181 paulbrewer21@hotmail.co.uk

Tempo is a delight to install! The longer, wider planks and four-sided micro-bevel create drama and impact; emphasising totally the unique character of a real wood floor.

Essex/Hertfordshire/Cambridgeshire/ Norfolk/Suffolk N/E London postcodes: Andrew Goldsmith - 07432 119220 andrew.godsmith@oppulant.com

Cutting-edge designs and colours transform your interior ambiance, and with industry leading wear warranties, Tempo can be installed for both residential and commercial use with complete confidence.

To see this fantastic New Tempo, please visit us at the Flooring Show. We will be there!

Hall B - Stand 55

Essex, North London, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, North/east London.

Bedfordshire: Dave Marney - 07794 221443 d_marney@sky.com Northeast: Steve Korobejko - 07702 292558 smkagencies@googlemail.com Northwest (Commercial): Matt Lightbown - 07908 064050 matt@chromaflor.co.uk Northwest (Residential): Andrew Holden - 07872 694767 drewholden@me.com

Curious? To arrange a full presentation please contact our UK team Free-phone 0800 689 1459 Email: sales@earthwerks.co.uk As a well established brand in high-end luxury flooring, our EarthWerks Team is committed to service the UK, from the HEART of the UK.

Scotland: James Hall - 07787 140136 jameshall195@btinternet.com Hants, West Sussex, Berks, Oxon, Wilts, Surrey (inside M25) Oppulant Ltd - 0800 689 1657

Carpets, vinyl and real wood floors

Visit us in Hall B Stand 1

Succeed in 2017 with fresh new ranges at Regency Carpets we have launched one of our most ambitious ever programmes of product developments in 2017 to ensure you have the right carpets at the right price, when you need them.

JASON BRIMBLE AVON & GLOUCESTERSHIRE M: 07794 041266 jbrimble@furlongflooring.com BEN THOMAS MID & WEST WALES

M: 07794 048809 bthomas@furlongflooring.com STEWART WAITHMAN DEVON & CORNWALL M: 07794 048413 swaithman@furlongflooring.com

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M: 07791 891025 tonyconway@furlongflooringltd.co.uk PETER FLETCHER HAMPSHIRE & DORSET

M: 07816 217561 peterfletcher@furlongflooringltd.co.uk PAUL LOVELL NORFOLK, SUFFOLK & CAMBS

RAY ANDREW PART LANCS, FLYDE COAST & CUMBRIA M: 07973 719801 randrew@furlongflooring.com

RICHARD LOCKEY NORTH EAST, EAST COAST

M: 07983 446969 rlockey@furlongflooring.com JAMES DAVIES YORKSHIRE & EAST LANCS

M: 07816 217549

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JOHN AIKEN EAST & WEST SUSSEX

M: 07791 891024 johnaiken@furlongflooringltd.co.uk

MARTYN MORRIS SOUTH YORKSHIRE

M: 07973 403450 mmorris@furlongflooring.com

ALAN CHEETHAM GTR MANCHESTER, CHESHIRE, SOT & STAFFORD M: 07966 263571 acheetham@furlongflooring.com MARK DOWSON MERSEYSIDE, WIRRAL & NORTH WALES M: 07980 786265 mdowson@furlongflooring.com

SCOTLAND

M: 07794 048414 tbailey@furlongflooring.com

TONY CONWAY BEDS, NORTHANTS, OXON & BUCKS

YORKSHIRE & NORTH EAST

TIM BAILEY SOUTH EAST WALES & HEREFORDSHIRE

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Carefree bleach cleanable fibre 4 & 5 metre widths 10-year wear & stain warranty 2-ply, heavy domestic yarn action back Smart new sampling and POS

ALAN CAIRNIE EAST SCOTLAND

M: 07976 311434 acairnie@furlongflooring.com NORMAN MacFEETERS WEST SCOTLAND

M: 07970 163372 nmacfeeters@furlongflooring.com

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Competitive, best-selling products - all available now from UK stock

Natural solutions supplies some of the most beautiful hardwood, laminate and LvT ranges available which never go out of style.

ALAN HESLING S.W, SOUTH, S.E. LONDON, SURREY (INSIDE M25) M: 07793 244619 alanhesling@furlongflooringltd.co.uk JACK Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;CONNOR SOUTH BUCKS, BERKSHIRE, WEST LONDON, SURREY (OUTSIDE M25) M: 07816 217550 JackOConnor@furlongflooringltd.co.uk ANDY THOMPSON ESSEX, HERTFORDSHIRE

M: 07816 217565 athompson@furlongflooring.com DARREN SPENDIFF KENT

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LONDON

Comfortable, resilient cushion flooring all ranges available 2, 3 and 4 metres wide all products are R10 rated 5, 7, 10 and 15-year warranties available

ADAM HILTON NOTTS, DERBYSHIRE & LINCS M: 07872 964685 ahilton@furlongflooring.com WESLEY GRAHAM LEICESTER, WARWICKSHIRE M: 07968 324598 wgraham@furlongflooring.com MIKE SHUTT BIRMINGHAM/ STAFFORDSHIRE, SHROPSHIRE M: 07970 158594 mshutt@furlongflooring.com JAMIE COLLINS N.W, NORTH, EAST & CENTRAL LONDON

12x engineered ranges and a solid oak range to cover all budgets and requirements 3x exclusive laminate ranges, that offer buyer protection and include modern herringbone designs 4x exclusive LVT ranges of dryback and click Matching accessories, underlays and care kits Hard flooring specialist team for sales support

www.furlongwoodflooring.co.uk HARD FLOORING SPECIALISTS

a full range of vinyl flooring reflecting contemporary design themes in wood and ceramic tile decors.

ADAM CLARK S.YORKSHIRE, YORKSHIRE, NORTH EAST, EAST COAST, NOTTS, DERBYSHIRE, LINCS M: 07970 269730 aclark@furlongflooring.com

darrenspendiff@furlongflooringltd.co.uk

M: 07816 217548 jmcollins@furlongflooring.com

M: 07980 786 264 slittlewood@furlongflooring.com

JEFF COLLINS ESSEX, HERTS, N, N.W. & EAST LONDON, NORFOLK, SUFFOLK, CAMBS M: 07793 244 620 jcollins@furlongflooring.com GUY FERGUSON KENT, HAMPSHIRE, DORSET, SURREY, EAST & WEST SUSSEX M: 07816 217 558 gferguson@furlongflooring.com

Preston Sales

tel: 01772 696787

Gloucester Sales M: 07791 890861

STEVE LITTLEWOOD LANCS, FLYDE COAST, CUMBRIA, GTR MANCHESTER, CHESHIRE, SOT & STAFFORD, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, N. WALES

tel: 0845 520 0800

JOHN POWERS S.W. LONDON, W. LONDON, SURREY, MIDDLESEX, BERKSHIRE, BEDS, OXON & BUCKS, NORTHANTS M: 07792 477 312 jpowers@furlongflooring.com RONNIE REDPATH S.E. WALES, HEREFORDSHIRE, AVON & GLOUCESTERSHIRE, LEICESTER, WARWICKSHIRE, BIRMINGHAM, SHROPSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE M: 07794 367 825 rredpath@furlongflooring.com

fax: 01772 311921 fax: 01452 222515

London Sales

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A full range of beautiful domestic carpets in 100% Wool Superior quality for lasting good looks Mothproof protected

For more information please visit our website or give us a call

The luxury of 100% pure new Wool 4 and 5 metres wide

Please contact your Representative to ask about our domestic display options

Bespoke designs service for hospitality and marine contract carpets in 80% Wool / 20% Nylon

Scandinavian quality by design Our UK Sales Team

Ron Fewery 07976 244892

Steve Acton 07957 836207

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Steve Korobejko 07702 292558

Lee Palmer 07774 101640

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Tel: +44 1827 831424 Fax: +44 1827 831425 info@kingsmead-sales.co.uk www.kingsmeadcarpets.co.uk

SALES EXECUTIVES AND CONTACT DETAILS Clint Carver - 07970 888 916 (Northern Sales Manager) clint.carver@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Adrian Garner - 07947 524 633 (DE NG LE CV ST) adrian.garner@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Dave Wood - 07980 737 278 (KW IV PH PA AB DD KY FK G ML KA) dave.wood@kingsmead-sale.co.uk Joe Bradley - 07773 046 384 (HU YO HG DN LN S) joe.bradley@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Hamish Maclean- 07968 563 016 (DL EH CA DG SR NE TD DH TS) Hamish.maclean@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Chris Sheldrake - 07980 761 347 (HX HD M SK BL OL BD LS SF) Chris.sheldrake@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Mick Garner - 07796 993 913 (CM WD AL SG LU MK NN) mick.garner@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Peter Thomas - 07779 017 950 (LL CH CW WA L WN PR FY BB LA) peter.thomas@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Colin Arber - 07976 749 552 (CO CB IP NR PE) colin.arber@kingsmead-sales.co.uk

FANTASTIC, PEAT

Fantastic is a high performance stain resistant twist.

Made from 100% Everlon bleach cleanable yarn, this carpet in the CleanEasy collection is an impressive performer with a heavy domestic rating backed up by a lifetime stain resist warranty and a 12-year wear warranty. The are 14 on-trend colours and the range is available in two weights â&#x20AC;&#x201C; Fantastic and Fantastic Plus â&#x20AC;&#x201C; with either felt back or action back and in 4 metre width.

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Ian Shopland - 07971 914 418 (Southern Sales Manager) ian.shopland@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Craig Brooks - 07971 916 719 (SY TF WS WV DY B WR) craig.brooks@kingsmead-sales.co.uk TBA - 07977 112 095 (CT TN BN RH BR CR SM KT) David Guscott - 07773 048 574 (ME DA RM SS IG EN N E SE) david.guscott@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Stuart Leigh - 07791 890 441 (TR PL TQ EX TA DT BA BS) Stuart.leigh@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Lee Card - 07538 836 273 (SA LD NP CF HR GL) lee.card@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Neal Ford - 07968 015 578 (HP OX SL HA UB TW W NW SW) neal.ford@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Steve Bates - 07971 968 517 (PO SO BH SP RG SN GU) steve.bates@kingsmead-sales.co.uk David Posnett - 07836 650 655 (Northern Ireland)

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We are now the main Southern distributor for Finsa Laminate, with both stock and special order ranges. Great designs, style and quality and price protected to ensure YOUR profit margin!

We also stock a complete selection of underlays, accessories and entrance matting.

We offer a Special Order Service on products from virtually every flooring manufacturer in existence! Express Delivery Service on Finsa, Balterio & Krono laminate ranges.

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MOHAWK CARPETS The only distributor to offer Mohawk in the UK.

IDEAL carpets Dublin Dublin Heathers Echo Endurance - New Colours Grace Grass Collection Mars Monsoon Motor Car Pronto vinyls Athena Black-tex Emotions Galaxy Gemini Hermes - limited Orion - limted Spectrum Taurus entrance matting Alicante Heavy Tread Orotex - Ceylon Orotex - Magnum Orotex - Matrix MISCELLANEOUS BEST WOOL CARPETS Globe CAVALIER Celebrations Country Collection Hamlet Parish and Village CLASSIS CARPETS Amber Amber Plains San Diego EARTHWERKS Tempo MILLENNIUM WEAVERS Desire Ultra Twist PARAGON Toccarre Carpet Tiles TELENZO Kings Cross London Bridge

We carry other products not listed above, and can also provide a swift special order service on non stock lines.

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Carpet&FlooringReview Leonis gets a bigger bite

Featuring three striking contemporary designs, including two on-trend hexagons, The Chateau Collection is now bringing added power to the bite of Leonis; a range of super-soft and super-practical carpets from Balta Carpets.

Crafted from 100% Leonis polypropylene yarn, this new range is ready to take on life with each of its three designs offering stain-resistance and excellent wear resistance. Thanks to the resilient two-ply yarn, The Chateau Collection is as tough as it is beautiful, the ideal pattern carpet for busy family homes.

“With the modern layered hexagons of Petrus and Latour, along with the classic stripe of Margaux, this new collection brings pattern carpet the Leonis stable, making this impressive brand an even more attractive proposition for homeowners,” says Geert Vanden Bossche, marketing director, Balta Group. “The contemporary looks are sure to win fans looking for something a little unusual, while retaining the performance and softness craved in today’s carpets.”

Each style is available in four colour combinations, featuring natural tonal contrasts and grey colourways, designed to work with selected Leonis plain styles to give a coordinated look through the home. Unusually for pattern carpet, all three designs are available in four and five-metre widths, helping large rooms to make the most of the visual impact.

Featuring on a dedicated lectern that works well alongside existing POS units from Leonis, the new Chateau collection is available to order now and comes backed by 15-year stain and 10-year wear warranties.

T +32 56 62 22 11

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Expona encore

Expona Commercial PUR luxury vinyl tiles in Golden Chevron Parquet.

Polyflor, the Uk's commercial vinyl flooring specialist, is delighted to announce the relaunch of two high design luxury vinyl tile collections within the renowned Expona brand family – Expona Commercial PUR and Expona Simplay PUR.

With a total of 75 exciting new designs added to these updated collections, the Expona Commercial luxury vinyl tile collection and the Expona Simplay range of loose lay luxury vinyl tiles are designed to bring style and robust performance to high traffic commercial interiors in the retail, leisure, office, education and healthcare sectors.

The Expona Commercial range now features 80 inspiring wood, stone and abstract effect designs, 55 of which are brand new additions to the collection. With new parquet, painted, mosaic, rustic and metallic effects, Expona Commercial LVT can be used to create adventurous interior schemes featuring bold statement flooring designs which tap into the latest architectural trends. Stunning yet subtle flooring designs in more traditional reproductions of natural materials give balance to this varied collection of 2.5mm gauge luxury vinyl tiles.

Making it easier to create a striking design floor, the Expona Commercial range now features more out-of-the-box design floor options which are straightforward to install, including beautiful chevron and woodblock patterns. Larger format planks are also available in an 8” by 60” size that is unique to the LVT market. A selection of Expona Commercial designs also feature an aligned surface emboss which marries up with the decorative layer for added realism.

The Expona Simplay collection of loose lay vinyl tiles and planks now offers 40 authentic wood, stone and textile effects presented in an adhesive-free, ready to lay product designed to reduce installation time. Each plank or tile can be installed, lifted and reinstalled elsewhere without leaving any residue, with the product’s unique, non-skid honeycomb backing layer and thicker 5mm gauge ensuring that the tiles stay in position. The 20 new designs within the collection include on-trend concrete, marble and vintage wood effects alongside three larger format Mono designs. The whole collection now also features bevelled edges.

Tom Rollo, Polyflor’s Marketing Manager commented, “We wanted to continue the evolution of our renowned Expona brand with the high-profile relaunches of Expona Commercial and Expona Simplay, adding fresh new and on trend designs that are unique to the market.”.

T 0161 767 1111 www.polyflor.com

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NEWS Underlay upgrade

To give homeowners better recovery and long-term durability from their underlay choice, floorwise has upgraded some of its most popular PU underlays with new and improved higher densities.

The ever-popular Prima (8mm) and Lusso (10mm) have been improved with 18% more foam, upgraded from Medium Density to High Density.

High-performance Lift (7mm) and Tread (9mm) are now even more durable thanks to another 18% uplift, going from Super High Density to Ultra High Density. The result is an improved family of products that recover from footfall quicker, and therefore provide a long-lasting underlay solution that will stand the test of time.

Demonstrating a commitment to continual product improvement across all lines, these revised specifications show that floorwise is determined to make sure that its underlays continue to deliver customers the very best in performance and value.

“With these density upgrades on some of our most popular PU underlays, generally without a price hike, we are making sure that the floorwise name continues to stand for the very best in performance and value.” says Richard Bailey, managing director.

The improved density formula has already been introduced to the brand’s Traffic and Maxi high-performance underlays. A 25% increase in density has uprated these styles from High Density to Extra High Density and with it delivering even better value for homeowners that is now gaining the underlays extra traction in the marketplace.

T 01509 673974 www.floorwise.co.u

Watertight testing

Unilin has developed its own watertightness tests to guarantee that its laminate floors are fully waterproof.

Today, the watertightness of laminate is assessed through a swelling test. Floorboard samples are submerged in water and measured for swelling. The problem with this method? “It only tests the water resistance of the individual boards; not that of the installed floor as a whole”, says Jasper De Jaeger, Technical Services Manager at Unilin. “That’s why we’ve developed our own tests – which are more accurate, stricter and, above all, representative of real-life situations.”

The flooring industry has no generally accepted standards for the water resistance testing of floating floors yet. Although the swelling test is commonly used to measure the water resistance of laminate, new standards are coming up for discussion. “The only relevant tests are those performed after installation”, clarifies Jasper.

“Only if an installed floor – including joints, bevels, perimeters etc. – proves itself impermeable can we speak of a truly waterproof laminate floor.”

“Based on extensive research and experience, we’ve developed three types of analyses to test an installed laminate floor: a mop test, a water cylinder test and a real-life test”, Jasper declares.

“That way, we’re testing our products in a relevant, standardized and consistent manner.”

Unilin’s real-life trial was developed to test floors in actual situations: a leaking washing machine, a spilled drink, a urinating pet, etc. “Analysis like the standard swelling test aren’t relevant to the end customer because they don’t test installed floors in real-life circumstances”, Jasper points out. “Our real-life test does.”

T +32 56 67 52 35 www.unilin.com

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NEWS Enduring appeal

Flair Rugs is gearing up for the key autumn sales period with the release of an updated Simplicity lineup, as well as a major overhaul of rugs that form the basis of its core offering.

With over 120 styles, most available in size options, the core collection comprises contemporary, shaggy, plain, flat-weave, rugs and runners, traditional, kids and circle; Flair has introduced new designs across the board.

Highlights include two brand new additions to the popular Abstract series, a stunning five-strong Vergoe, the two geometrics of Infinite Scope and three on-trend shades to the shaggy Grand Vista.

“Our core offering is the heartbeat of our entire collection and so we need to make sure it delivers,” explains Gareth Davies, sales and marketing director for the brand. “We’ve responded to the latest shifts in buying habits and interior styles to make sure that the collection continues to appeal across a wide demographic.”

The budget-focus of Simplicity has won many fans and this collection too sees new introductions for the fall, with on-trend pastels of pink and duck egg blue added to the shaggy Dazzle collection. Comprising over 90 modern designs in multiple sizes, Simplicity really does deliver in giving budget conscious buyers a huge amount of choice. “The Simplicity collection is geared-up to make sure that even budget buyers can enjoy our legendary choice and quality,” continues Gareth. “Backed with our fast service, it really is a tempting proposition and with new introductions this autumn, it looks set to continue its dominance as the go-to range for retailers needing to deliver great style and incredible value within their rug line-up.”

T 01457 850660

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itec extreme

itec Contract Floors has launched Tirreno, a striking range of chip-effect sheet vinyl flooring, available through its Special Order Collection.

As part of the Decorative Flooring Collection with Class 42 wear performance, Tirreno is ideal for locations looking for maximum durability, with the Hyperguard+ PUR wear layer treatment keeping scuffs and marks at bay while helping to make the floor easier to clean. In a range of 11 functional chip-effect colours, Tirreno creates a minimal aesthetic, working well in corridors and large open areas. Available in a four-metre width, as well as the industry standard twometre, Tirreno can be installed with fewer seams, which can be made almost invisible thanks to the floor’s Invisiweld compatibility.

“Tirreno has been part of our mainland European line-up for some time now and has become a core product for many contractors looking for flooring that provides extreme performance within a huge range of conditions,” explains David Bigland, of Itec Contract Floors. “We felt it would serve as a natural addition to our Special Order Collection of floors available direct from Itec Contract Floors in the UK.” Joining Concept Décor and Concept Woods within the Decorative Flooring group of high wear performance vinyl flooring, Tirreno comes with an 0.70mm wear layer and a 10-year commercial warranty. With R10-rated slip resistance, Tirreno is also safe underfoot and meets IAQ standards.

T 0800 032 3970 www.itecfloors.co.uk

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NEWS altro excels

award-winning altro XpressLay safety flooring has been used throughout a £25 million secondary ‘super school’ in North Wales. at 4,500m2, it is the biggest ever altro XpressLay installation in the North West.

The new Rhyl High School has been funded by Denbighshire Council and the Welsh Government, to accommodate 1,200 students.

As with most new-build school projects, cost and time were major factors in the construction of Rhyl High. Even though Altro flooring had not originally been specified, flooring contractor Linney Cooper recommended switching.

James Sullivan, Linney Cooper Contracts Manager, said: “For the Rhyl High project, Altro XpressLay and its properties presented themselves as a better alternative flooring solution to the one specified, for many reasons.The substrate floor at the new school was a power-floated concrete that would take a great deal of preparation with diamond grinding and laying a dpm.

But, crucially, Altro XpressLay can be laid without a dpm, because it can be put down straight onto a damp subfloor or a new concrete floor at up to 97% relative humidity.This means quick and easy installation without having to wait for the substrate to dry.

“In addition, Altro Xpresslay can be laid without adhesive.There is no waiting for it to ‘cure’, we just lay, weld and walk on it the same day.There are no tacky areas, or having to plan installation in stages because of drying times.

“The flooring can be taken up and re-used elsewhere, and if we need to replace areas of damage or wear in the future, we can do so, very easily, with minimal disruption.There are no adhesive odours, either, which is perfect for sites such as schools.”

T 01462 489 516 www.altro.co.uk

Polyflor’s Colonia luxury vinyl tiles in Schoolhouse Oak

Sustainability with style

Polyflor has recently published its 12th annual Sustainability Report which outlines the Uk manufacturer’s environmental performance over the past year.

The 88-page report gives a detailed account of the sustainability milestones that Polyflor reached in 2016, delves into the company’s green credentials and explains how Polyflor is fully committed to producing environmentally preferable flooring, ensuring sustainability.

Key achievements for 2016 include HGVs within the fleet being replaced with modern Euro VI engines resulting in much lower emissions and an increase in backhaul operations, removing in excess of 465 HGV journeys from the road network.

Improvements to resource management have been made through initiatives such as more daylight ports being installed to maximise natural lighting and existing lighting being replaced with sensor operated LED lights. Furthermore, water usage fell by 1.4% and total waste tonnage fell by 8%.

As a co-founding and funding member of the Recofloor vinyl takeback scheme, Polyflor reports a record 508 tonnes of postconsumer waste vinyl flooring being collected in the past year, with 69 new collectors recruited. Recofloor also won the Let’s Recycle Award for Excellence in Recycling and Waste Management. Using the Recofloor model, Polyflor South Africa also launched the first official recycling scheme for vinyl flooring in their country.

Proving that materials for vinyl flooring collections are sourced responsibly, Polyflor is the first flooring manufacturer to obtain the BES 6001 Responsible Sourcing standard with a Very Good rating.

Polyflor’s products also contain up to 85% sustainable material and up to 40% recycled material.

T 0161 767 1111 www.polyflor.com

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NEWS Flooring futures

Original designs, amazing interior spaces and intelligent solutions: That¹s the experience that awaits visitors to Domotex 2018 when design students, young emerging designers and flooring-savvy startups get together to stage their innovative, visionary ideas inspired by the show’s ‘uniqueyouniverse’ keynote theme.

The bright young pioneers of tomorrow’s floors will open up fresh new perspectives on the world of interior design as they stage their unconventional creations in the ‘NuThinkers’ zone that forms part of new ‘Framing Trends’ display area in Hall 9.

“NuThinkers is a platform for creative ideas and experimental design. It is a key highlight and meet-up zone for all Domotex visitors who want to experience life beyond the mass market and sample some of the more out-of-the-ordinary creations and directions being pioneered by the next generation of designers,” commented Susanne Klaproth, the director in charge of Domotex at Deutsche Messe.

The ‘Nuthinkers’ showcase is mounted by the students from Hannover University of Applied Sciences and Arts is called ‘Innovative Flooring’.

Meanwhile, the students from the ‘Communication in Space’ master’s program at Mainz University of Applied Sciences’ design school are working on spaces in which communication and information play a special role. For their project, ‘Individual Motion Space’, the students are developing a virtual reality application that enables users to design individualized spaces in real-time using their own body movements and then translate their designs into real, physical spaces using digital production technologies.

The project is headed by Professors Klaus Teltenkötter and Bernd Benninghoff. The project uses motion sensors to capture the movement data so that it can be used to design a virtual three-dimensional space that can be implemented in a variety of potential forms.

Algorithms then translate this 3D model into a format that can be used for digital manufacturing. www.domotex.de Virtual reality software that uses body movement to create individualized spaces.

Heavy petting

The SEBO E1 Pet vacuum cleaner (pictured above) combines form and function perfectly.

With a super-quiet, yet extremely powerful motor and features such as variable suction, free-rolling castors, a long cleaning range and an ergonomic handle, housework is easy. A floor turbo brush and mini turbo brush make light work of picking up pet hair, wherever it hides, and the hygienic sealable bag means that, once hair is picked up, it need never be tangled with again.

The SEBO E1 Pet costs £269.90 and comes with a fiveyear parts and labour guarantee.

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Soft focus on heathers

Hot on the heels of the popular Soft Focus comes Soft Focus Heathers, a new super soft, easy clean floorcovering from Cormar Carpets,.

Using the same fine, soft polypropylene Finesse fibre as the original Soft Focus range, the new addition is a 10th gauge, deep pile carpet that is ideal for all areas of the home and comes with a 10 year stain and wear warranty.

With a strong palette of contemporary greys and neutrals, there are 12 heather shades to choose from including Lunar Grey and Nocturne. It retails around £24 sq m and comes in both 4m and 5m widths.

“Soft Focus has proved popular for us so it made sense to broaden the palette and give consumers the choice of more tonal colours,” said David Cormack, marketing director of Cormar Carpets. “There’s an interesting regional balance with plains more popular in the south east but nationally, heathers are very strong for Cormar.”

All Cormar’s wool twist, wool loop and easy clean polypropylene ranges are produced on site at its Lancashire mills and distributed in the UK and Eire via its own delivery fleet.

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Show builds on success It’s all happening in Harrogate!

The Flooring Show takes centre stage in September with a bigger-than-ever line up of exhibitors and events to start the Autumn selling season in style.

Building on last year’s strong visitor support, more than 180 exhibitors will be attending the show across all flooring sectors. Tracking trends and supporting the industry with practical advice is the hallmark of Harrogate and a busy programme of events is scheduled to ensure visitors can get the most out of their time at the show.

Key features for 2017 include the popular Trends Hub, a Business Advice Centre, hands-on Demo Zones for every aspect of flooring installtion and a lively seminar programme. And the return of the Carpet Fitter of the Year will see the six finalists battle it out for the industry’s top installation achievement. A new feature for 2017 is a specialist Contract Zone in Hall Q which focuses on the latest trends and developments in this sector.

The show opens on Sunday, September 15th, until Tuesday at the Harrogate International Exhibition Centre.

Visitors are encouraged to register to speed up their access to the event at www.theflooringshow.com

Full details at www.theflooringshow.com The line-up of leading flooring companies The Flooring Show, Harrogate, is the only national flooring event which is open to all and represents an unrivalled networking opportunity for the trade.

• A & A Carpets • A.T. Industries Ltd • Abingdon Flooring • Adam Carpets • AirStep UK • Amorim Flooring UK Ltd • Amtico • Ardex • Asian Handloom • Associated Carpet Group Ltd • Associated Weavers • Axminster Carpets • Aym Syntex • Ayn Textile Company • Bajong • Ball and Young Limited • Balterio • Barnscroft of Devon • Baroque Timber Industries Zhongshan Ltd • Beaulieu International Group • Benott • Benxi Wood Company • Betap Tufting B.V. • Bluefin • BMK Flooring • Bondworth • Brintons Carpets • British Wool • Brockway Carpets • Caberboard • CAMPEN Machinery A/S • Canadia Flooring • CAPEXIL • CFS • Carpet Recycling UK • Carpetline Direct • Cavalier Carpets • Central Flooring Distributors • Contract Flooring Association • Contract Flooring Journal • Changzhou Ditai New Materials Technology Co Ltd • Changzhou Lingda Special Fibre Co. Ltd • Classis BVBA • Computers for Flooring • Condor Carpets • Contempo Carpets • Cormar Carpets • Crown Floors • Cybergold UK Ltd 32 August 2017

• Darekaou Industry Co., Ltd. • Decora S.A. • Desso • Dexters Workwear • Distinctive Flooring • Distribution Supplies Ltd • Dyne Carpet Tiles • EarthWerks • Easilift- The Carpet & Roll Lifting Machine • Easylay Systems • e-cloth • Edel Telenzo Carpets Ltd • EGGER Retail Products • Ena Shaw • ETC Rugs Ltd • ETF Machinefabriek B.V. • Eurogate International • F.Ball & Co Ltd • Factory Flooring Outlet • Falcon Panel Products Ltd • Fells Carpets • FITA • Fix-a-Floor UK • Flair Rugs • Flooring Library • Flooring Sales Ltd • FRL Flooring • Furlong Flooring • Furlong Wood Flooring • Gaskwell Wool Rich • General Finishes • Genesis Global Systems Limited • Gooch Oriental Carpets Limited • GreatTurf Co Ltd • Greenacres Artificial Grass • H&V Carpets • Hadfields • Hanson Plywood Ltd • HKS 1835 • Hugh Mackay • Intact Software • Interface • Interfloor • Interiors Monthly • Introducing Interiors Ltd • J2 Flooring • Jason Carpets • Jewel Blade Ltd • Jiangsu Kaiqi Flooring Co Ltd • Jiangsu Shangge Investment Co Ltd

• Jumpax • Karndean DesignFlooring • Karpet King • Kenburn Carpet Crusher • Kervanci Iplik Tekstil Sanayi Ve Ticaret • Anonim Sirketi • Kingsmead Carpets • KJC Floorcoverings • Lano • Laser Measure • Laticrete • Lifestyle Floors • LION Floor • LION Protect • Machells • MagiGLIDE UK • Mahestan Carpet • Manx Tompkinson • Master Weaver • MasterPiece Systems Ltd • Maxzara (UK) Ltd • Mayne Computer Technology • Mercado • Merryfield Group • Metro Group • Millennium Weavers Europe • Morbi Ceramics • Neobo UK Ltd • NICF - National Instiute of Carpet and Floorlayers • Novostrat • Octagon Communications • Oriental Weavers • Ornate Rugs Ltd • Packexe Ltd • Panaget • Penthouse Carpets Ltd • Platinum Flooring • Project Floors • QA Flooring Solutions Ltd • Quantum Flooring Solutions • Rama Carpets Ltd • RFMS-UK Limited • Roberts • Rol-lite Blinds • SEBO (UK)Ltd • Sika Everbuild • SMG The National Furnishing Group • Smart Direct (Europe) Ltd • Smartstrand

• Spotnails Ltd • Stairrods (UK) Ltd • Stauf Adhesive • Steinel UK • Step On Us • Storocon Nv • Streboard • Stroolmont UK Ltd • Supreme Rugs • Swiff-Train Company LLC • Tarkett • TCS The Carpet Specialist Ltd • T E Displays • The Stocklists • The Vintage and Modern Rug Company • Think Rugs • Thomas Witter • Tiles Porcelain • Tomorrow's Contract Floors • Tomorrow's Retail Floors • Tomorrow's Tile and Stone • Tover • Tramex Meters • Tremco • Tuskbond • Ulster Carpets Ltd • Ultimate Home Living Group • Unilin • Uzin • Victoria Carpets Ltd • Vivid fifty seven • Vroma • Western Cork • Western Woods • Wetrooms Distribution Ltd • Wharncliffe Business Sustems Ltd • Whitestone Weavers • Wilkies All Floors • wineo • Wolff • WoolSafe • Workwear Your Way Ltd • WTC Workwear • XI' An Xiangsen Carpet Materials Co Ltd • XPS Foam • Y.T.D. Limited • Zhejiang Kingdom Plastics Industry Co Ltd

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Opening times Sunday 15th September: 9.30am – 5.30pm Monday 16th September: 9.30am – 5.30pm Tuesday 17th September: 9.30am – 4.00pm

Show Highlights for 2017 Seminar Programme This year’s free of charge seminars will be taking place at ‘Speakers Corner’ and will focus on helping visitors and exhibitors alike market products and businesses: how to price products, make social media work for your company, carpet recycling, caring for wool & trends.

Speakers at this years show include: David Abbott, RFMS, Houzz, the Federation of Small Business, Steve Philip, Interface, Hattrick PR and Scarlet Opus.

The keynote speaker is Warren Knight, who’ll be discussing ‘How to Win New Business with Social Media’. In this thought provoking seminar with the renowned Social Media Strategist; you’ll learn how to turn visitors into prospects and win new business.

The first ever Panel Discussion will be running on Sunday 17th September. To be chaired by Martin Curtis of Wool Carpet Focus Group, the discussion will focus on ‘Why Consumers Should Choose Wool Carpet’, discussing the positives and negatives in a live, interactive debate.

A full seminar programme will feature in our September issue.

The Business Advice Centre The Business Advice Centre is open to all visitors and exhibitors across the three days of the show.

Each advisor has 2 hours to dish their expert knowledge in 15 minute, pre-booked, slots. You can ask questions specific to your own business or you can simply go for a chat to bounce around ideas that will work for you. See the www.theflooringshow.com for the experts’ timetable and to book a slot The Wool Trends Centre The Campaign for Wool and British Wool will be working in conjunction with the Flooring Show to create a Wool Trends Area, showing the benefits of wool products for the interiors sector, especially flooring. The area will also feature wool carpet exhibitors, including Penthouse Carpets Ltd, Brockway, Axminster Carpets, Cavalier Carpets, Adam Carpets, Bondworth and Ulster Carpets.

The Demo Zones Continuing on from the success of last year, the free demonstrations will take place in the Kings Suite of the exhibition halls, alongside the popular Trends Hub and Seminar Theatre. Set across two Halls, Hall B and Hall M; the demonstrations have been split into Subfloor & Tool Demonstrations and Floor Finishes Demonstrations and are run for another year, by CFA/FITA/NICF. The full programme of demonstrations will feature in our September issue.

Carpet Fitter of The Year 2017 The grand final of the Carpet Fitter of the Year Competition organised by the The National Institute of Carpet and Floorlayers (NICF) will take place over the first two days of The Flooring Show on 15 and 16 September in the King’s Suite.

Contract Zone New for 2017 is a central display of the latest trends and innovations in the contract flooring sector, surrounded by exhibition stands hosting key brands. Located in Hall Q, this exciting new area is supported and sponsored by the Contract Flooring Association, who will also be running a Demonstration Zone with a specific focus on contract flooring in the same hall.

“Our mission is to make a visit to Harrogate unmissable by packing the event with lots of value, expertise and information that will help every vistor to develop better business,” says event director Wendy Adams. “The depth and quality of the show features this year will ensure that the visitors will get a great return on the time they invest in attending!” from The Stocklists

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Ball and Young Ultimate fitness!

The finest fitting will be on show at Harrogate in the culmination of Cloud 9’s new ‘installation of the Year’ competition as fitters from all over the country have been sending in photos of their latest and greatest underlay projects.

“Fitters have risen to the challenge and you just have to be impressed with the quality and professionalism that’s going on out there every day in consumers’ homes as underlay goes down in all sorts of interesting situations,” says Ann Shaw of Ball & Young.

An expert panel chaired by the NICF will review the entries after the closing date of August 31 and the winner will be announced at the Flooring Show There’s still time to enter - see page 6 for details!

On their stand at the show will be the latest launches from Cloud 9 including the super-safe Children’s Cushion with the Ultra-Fresh hygienic treatment and also Cloud 9‘s innovative Astro Cushion - a highly stable, water permeable underlay for artificial grass.

Hall M Stand 20/24 • 01536 748700 • www.underlay.com

Wineo First class choice

Windmöller highlights the attractive wineo 1000 collection for clicking in and glueing at The Flooring Show 2017. wineo organic flooring contains no chlorine, solvents or plasticisers. at wineo, the use of first-class ingredients is the prerequisite for production of this organic flooring on which conscious, active and untroubled life is lived in private homes or on commercial premises.

The collection occupies its place in the premium segment of elastic design flooring with a wear layer of 0.55 mm and offers 42 designs for clicking in (5 mm) and gluing (2.5 mm) in 8 varied formats. The exclusive designs in the wood, tile, stone and craft styles are especially suitable for creative combinations of decors and formats for gluing and for realising exceptional designs, for commercial and private use.

Hall C Stand 14 +49 (0)5237 609 4460 • www.wineo.de

ACG Growing your business

The associated Carpet group is a highly respected national buying group dedicated to supporting independent carpet and flooring retailers.

ACG are considered by their suppliers to be the fastest growing buying group in the U.K. at the moment. Its main aims are to enhance retailers profitability, supply of professional and class leading point of sale at subsidized prices, own label and marketing support.

“We are delighted to be exhibiting this year at Harrogate showing how ACG can save you money and support your business,” says ACG’s Richard Moore.

“We are excited to be launching our new bespoke marketing service dedicated for independent carpet and flooring retailers. If you deal with the main industry suppliers then please come and visit our stand to find out more!”

Hall C Stand 64 • 01942 825520 • www.acgcarpets.com

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Karndean Designflooring Evolving trends

karndean Designflooring is set to unveil four new wood designs to accommodate the growing trend for room to room floor designs at The Flooring Show as part of its newly updated art Select Woods collection.

Tapping into the constantly evolving trend for adding grey in the home, Karndean will introduce the cool and sophisticated multitonal grey hues of Storm Oak to its premium Art Select collection in a matching full length plank (1219mm x 178mm), parquet (228mm x 76mm) and basket-weave (305mm x 76mm, 114mm x 114mm) format.

With an existing Spring Oak full length plank and parquet design already available, the collection will also welcome a new Spring Oak basket-weave design.

These new designs are ideal for homeowners looking to achieve the same colour floor room to room with an alternative format or as a standalone rug effect to break up individual spaces.

Korlok by Karndean Designflooring, Baltic Washed Oak, RKP8101

“With traditional dark and rich brown tones already available as part of our Art Select Oak Royale collection, our new cool grey tone will be extremely popular with homeowners looking for a more contemporary feel,” explains Scott Cochrane, UK retail sales director of Karndean Designflooring.

“Having the same design in three different formats will allow our independent retail network to impress homeowners with a new option for achieving a consistent feel throughout the home.”

He said: “Having the same design in three different formats will allow our independent retail network to impress homeowners with a new option for achieving a consistent feel throughout the home. We¹re expecting room to room floor designs to become an even more popular trend going forward.

“Likewise, we know traditional basket-weave effects are back in style and homeowners are often looking to pair them with parquet or full length designs. Our newest basketweave designs are perfect for a statement hallway or highlighting key areas such as a dining space.”

Visitors to the stand will also get the opportunity to see Karndean¹s innovative new rigid core collection, Korlok, with 12 new authentic wood designs (1420mm x 225mm) inspired by European and North American woods.

Korlok can be installed over most existing hard surface floors or uneven subfloors without the worry of exposing any imperfections underfoot, thanks to its innovative K-Core technology. It features a superior 5G vertical click locking mechanism and pre-attached acoustic foam backing for quick and easy installation.

Art Select Storm Oak Basket-Weave SBW-RL12

It can also reduce noise transfer to rooms below up to 19dB, without the need for separate underlay, making it ideal for a busy playroom, home office, bedroom or loft conversion.

Scott added: “The Flooring Show is the most prominent platform for us to unveil our new Art Select Woods update and Korlok collection. Our customers can expect to see new designs, Point of Sale (POS) and live demonstrations, as well as having the opportunity to meet with our team of dedicated retail business managers.”

Art Select Storm Oak Parquet AP07

Hall C Stand 25/26 01386 820185 • www.karndean.com

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Interfloor Trusted brands

The Uk manufacturer interfloor prioritises the highest levels of service for customers of its quality range of almost 1000 flooring products and accessories from the market's most trusted brands including Tredaire, Duralay, gripperrods and Stikatak.

New for 2017 is its range of Premium High Density (PHD) underlays, introduced following rising demand for more luxurious flooring products suitable for use in all areas of the home.

Interfloor Sales Director Gary Cowley said: "The trend for increasingly luxurious and comfortable interiors means that many of our retail customers are keen to add firmer PU products to their offer. Now with our new Premium High Density range they can."

The three products in the new Premium High Density (PHD) range are all 180kg/m³ and offer superior protection for carpets that is longer lasting and better performing. They all have excellent heat insulation properties and high acoustic ratings to reduce noise, plus they are made from 100 per cent recycled foam.

Visitors to the Contract Zone, a new addition to this year's show, will also be able to catch up with the latest improvements to Interfloor's world-class stick-down system, Duralay Durafit – the only underlay that has adhesives specially designed to work with it.

Hall B Stand 16/31 • 01706 213131 • www.interfloor.com

Rol-lite Blinds New revenue

Rol-lite Blinds return to The Flooring Show with a wider range of products on offer.

With an increased stand size, Rol-lite will feature motorised blinds as well as the latest fabrics in window blind fashion. All types of blinds are manufactured in house for both domestic and commercial application. Whether you already offer window blinds and are looking for an alternative supplier or are considering adding window blinds to your product portfolio, Rol-lite would love to hear from you. Why not add additional revenue to your business by offering made to measure window blinds? Rol-lite Blinds look forward to seeing you in September!

Hall B Stand 12 0161 338 2681 • www.rol-lite.co.uk

Cormar Carpets Autumn unveiling

at this year’s Flooring Show in Harrogate, will see Cormar Carpets showcase the latest additions to its portfolio, as well as unveiling brand new collections for the autumn.

This year saw Cormar introduce Highland Saxony – a high performance, super-heavyweight, heather carpet range. Made from 100% soft Excellon polypropylene in a high quality two fold yarn, “Highland Saxony” was the first to offer a 10 year guarantee against both stain and wear. The range is available in 13 tri-colour, non-fade heather colours across a palette of fashionable greys and neutrals.

Two of Cormar’s most popular easy-clean ranges – Primo Ultra and Sensation - have also undergone revamps, with a host of new colours, and will be on display throughout the show.

Visitors will also see the launch of two brand new ranges – on display for the first time in Harrogate.

Hall a Stand 17/18 01204 881234 • www.cormarcarpets.co.uk

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CASTLEMEAD TWIST Carpet: Adam Carpets - Castlemead Twist CD127 Adam's Apple Wall: The Little Greene Paint Co - Stone Dark Cool 67

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Barnscroft of Devon Seek a hide

Barnscroft of Devon is delighted to be, once again, attending The Flooring Show.

The interiors market has gone from strength to strength in recent years; by securing excellent relationships with their suppliers, Barnscroft are able to offer great show prices to all their customers old and new.

Barnscroft has worked hard to ensure quality sheepskins and cowhide products, and secured an excellent reputation for personal customer service.

The company is able to offer a broad range of products including rugs, cowhides and cushions.

Come and visit Barnscroft on Stand C31 and take a look at their fantastic rugs and cowhides and also take advantage of show offers for the winter.

Hall C Stand 31 01404 851152 • www.barnscroft.com

Mayne Computer Technology Mosiac

With over 24 years experience in the industry and several of its staff involved in the carpet industry, Mayne are a leading player in the carpet and flooring software market.

The Mayne Mosaic System: • Is cloud based, use anywhere • Is available for free guided online or onsite demo & 7 day trial • Is affordable from £56.00/per user/per month • Is designed for all types and sizes of carpet and flooring companies • Is modular in design so that customers can choose the modules required, now and in the future • Is easy to cater for many individual requirements • Has customer relationship management, estimators and fitters diaries, full accounts • Is available for training either remotely or onsite • Has dedicated support contacts, Monday-Friday via phone/email/onsite Current customers range from Greendale Carpets and Floorings, Victoria Carpets, to Millers Specialist Flooring, Phloor, Busby Carpets and many more.

Hall C Stand 16 01782 562522 • www.maynetechnology.co.uk

FRL Intricate appeal

The possibilities are endless with athena Woven vinyl.

Expanding on the 50 years of experience in its parent company, FRL Flooring has invested heavily into its stockholding of Rococo LVT and Athena Woven Vinyl for domestic and commercial installations to provide a fast delivery service on consistently high quality products at competitive prices.

Using the latest technology FRL are now able to offer intricately cut patterns and designs across the Athena range as illustrated.

Hall B Stand 49 • 01282 478222 www.frlflooring.co.uk

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Intenza ranges introduced in 2017 • • • • •

Mulberry Barello Manilla Serano Classic & Elite Ultimate Twist

The entire IntenZa family of products gives you...

• Ultra soft, luxurious yarn and excellent quality!

• 2-ply yarn to provide maximum durability & appearance retention for a better performing carpet!

• IntenZa products all come with an extra wear warranty of 15 years !

• Say goodbye to stains! All IntenZa products are bleach cleanable!

IntenZa. the ultimate in softness & quality

Visit us at the Harrogate Flooringshow 18-19 SEPTEMBER 2017 Dales Suite - St. George Hotel from The Stocklists

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WoolSafe Care, free

WoolSafe will be offering lots of services, many of them free, to carpet retailers attending the Flooring Show including a new ‘one stop carpet and rug care package’, a complete and comprehensive solution to all aftercare.

Be sure to visit their stand to find out more.

When it comes to carpet and rug care, on wool or any other fibre, The WoolSafe Organisation has the solutions which is why it is so looking forward to promoting CleanSeal Approved in Harrogate. With this new cleaning product testing and certification joining the long established WoolSafe Approved programme there is now a clearer way of identifying the most suitable cleaning products for all carpet ranges, including non-wool.

For the first time, carpet manufacturers and retailers will have the option of recommending an independently tested directory of products, listed on www.CleanSealApproved.com, suitable for use on all of their carpet ranges that has a non fibre-specific certification.

Hall C Stand 1/2 • 01943 850 817 • www.woolsafe.org

Kenburn Raving about saving

For the fourth year running the kenburn Carpet Crusher will be exhibiting again at this year’s Flooring Show Kenburn’s recycling initiatives have been welcomed by the flooring industry who in particular are extremely keen to divert their recyclable carpet and underlay waste from landfill.

The recycling scheme involves using either new or old uplifted carpet and underlay waste as a fuel for ‘waste to energy’ and the fuel provides the power for concrete kilns as a replacement for coal.

Not only do these initiatives divert recyclable carpet and underlay waste from landfill, they also at the same time reduce ever increasing skip costs as it costs less to recycle carpet waste than it does to send it to landfill.

The Flooring Show not only provides the opportunity to showcase the ‘Carpet Crusher’, it also allows Kenburn to meet with the many flooring companies who recycle their carpet waste using its initiatives and who have great pleasure in telling the company how much money they’re saving!

Hall M Stand 31 01727 844988 • www.kenburn.co.uk

Stroolmount Act before you scratch

Stroolmount have been helping designers, manufacturers and retailers solve problems and finding solutions for over 10 years.

Moving heavy furniture can play havoc with your beautiful wooden flooring.

The decision to move your sofa could prove to be one you regret if it carves a scratch across your floor and it’s not much better if you have carpets, Moving that heavy wardrobe can cause your carpet to ripple or, even worse, cause its joints to fatally lurch to one side, that’s if you can budge it at all, of course.

Stroolmount offer a nifty and thrifty range of protective glides, felts, move-it pads and recliner cups.

Hall M Stand 9 01942 271271 • www.stroolmount.co.uk

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The UK’s number 1 underlay Tredaire underlays are designed to keep carpets looking as good as the day they were fitted and feel fabulous for longer.

Our outstanding range of underlays offer luxurious comfort whilst also insulating and reducing noise - that’s just a few reasons why we are the UK’s number 1 underlay brand.

For more information visit interfloor.com

SEBO for a longer life

When a customer buys a new carpet for their home, they want it to stay looking good don’t they?

Family and guests have to take their shoes off before entering the house and the new carpet is vacuumed regularly. Proud of their beautiful carpet, they want to show it off to everyone that visits.

Experts say that using the right vacuum cleaner can improve the appearance and potentially increase the life of any carpet.

The carpet industry recommends good maintenance and care to look after your expensive investment, and many carpet manufacturers recommend you use a SEBO vacuum cleaner.

Longer life for your carpet using a long life vacuum cleaner.

Give your carpet the vacuum cleaner it deserves.

Hall C Stand 18 01494 465533 • www.sebo.co.uk

QEP Installation innovation Divisions of

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QEP will be exhibiting at this year’s Flooring Show in Harrogate showcasing the product ranges available from both the brands of XPS Foam and Roberts.

XPS Foam is the only XPS underlay manufacturer in the UK offering a brand new range of XPS underlay products suitable for use with wood, laminate and LVT floors. Roberts is the leading supplier of flooring installation tools, accessories and their new underlay range.

This year, QEP will be exhibiting their exciting new range of products which are due to launched at the show. Whatever your flooring project requires, QEP can offers a solution so please visit stand B3 for more information.

Hall B Stand 3 • (866) 777 8665 • www.qep.com

QA Powerful packaging

Qa will be showcasing some great products at The Flooring Show in September and its updated carpet underlay packaging will be featured, showing retailers the best way to add real value to their sales and deliver more profit.

QA will also be showing their new PowerWalk underlay – the ultimate in underfoot luxury. PowerWalk offers supreme comfort while its high density helps prevent wear and tear on the carpet, keeping it looking good for longer.

Look out for some exciting new developments in the Luvanto luxury vinyl flooring range too! Be sure to visit Stand B17 and talk to QA’s friendly team to find out more.

Why not call 0151 495 3434 to arrange an appointment with your representative?

Hall B Stand 17 0151 3681 447 • www.qaflooringsolutions.com

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Quick-Step Durable developments

Quick-Step is presenting a series of new innovations in its laminate, LvT and engineered wood products at The Flooring Show this September.

In recent times, one of the most significant developments from the manufacturer has been the introduction of water-proof laminate technology, currently available in its Impressive and Majestic collections, and this is set to be introduced to more products at this year’s show.

Dubbed HydroSeal, the technology forms a hygroscopic coating on the grooves between planks so that water beads on the surface rather than seeping through to the core.

Enhancements to the Quick-Step Hardwood flooring family too will be on show, with a series of exciting design and technical developments revealed to ensure the portfolio continues to deliver both the aesthetic and practical demands of today’s homeowner.

The portfolio of LVT products will unveil six new designs in slate and stone effects to the Ambient Click and Ambient Click+ collections. Seeing the current range expanded, these new designs reflect the growing popularity of contemporary mineral looks. With Scratch Guard technology, Quick-Step Livyn floors are proving to be some of the most durable LVTs available.

Hall B Stand 5 • www.quick-step.co.uk

Everbuild Quality in Hall Q

Everbuild will be showing a range of products from Schönox – a name synonymous with quality for the building and renovations industry, along with several favourites from the Sika flooring range.

Key products on display will include Schönox XA; a low emission smoothing and levelling compound, Schönox VD; a general purpose synthetic resin primer and Schönox Durocoll; a multi-purpose flooring adhesive for soft floor coverings.

Product demonstrations will take place throughout the three day show, with expert advice on hand from Everbuild’s experienced sales advisors.

All of these and more will be on display at the Flooring Show so come and visit stand Q37 for the latest flooring products from the name you can trust.

Hall Q Stand 37 0113 240 3456 • www.everbuild.co.uk

Flair Rugs Back with the buzz

Following a hugely successful 2016 show, Flair Rugs is returning to The Flooring Show, bringing key aW 2017 launches, as well as news of a new premium line of rugs.

With style and colour updates to its Simplicity and core collections, the three-days are set to be exceptionally busy for Flair Rugs as it welcomes visiting retailers keen to see these developments first hand. Featuring on-trend pastel shades in Simplicity and 12 new designs alone in the core collection, the Flair stand is one well worth popping by.

Elsewhere, the brand is also teasing a new range of premium rugs, which will be officially unveiled at this September’s event.

Featuring some of Flair’s most luxurious and elegant designs, this collection is looking set to propel the Flair Rugs name to new heights, establishing it as a brand of considerable design weight.

Gareth Davies, sales and marketing director, Flair Rugs, comments: “We were impressed by the buzz at last year’s show, particularly with that surrounding our reveals, so we were keen to come back again this year and demonstrate that we continue to innovate. Bringing through designs, qualities and colours, we’re excited about showing our new lines and know that retailers will love these fresh new looks.”

The stand will have demonstrations of the new consumer-focused website and retailers will be able to pick-up the AW 2017 edition of the brochure.

Hall C Stand 24/50 • 01457 850660 • www.flairrugs.com

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The welcome return of Timzo at the Harrogate Flooring show, the brand leader of loop pile carpet!

Visit us at the Harrogate Flooringshow

18-19 SEPTEMBER 2017 St. George Hotel

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Celebrating 20 years in Rug Anti-Slip Products See us at the Flooring Show stand A4, Sept 17-19 at Harrogate Cybergold UK Ltd Tel 01494 761814 sales@cybergolduk.com from The Stocklists

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Amtico On trend with texture

Amtico will be showcasing its recently launched LVT collections Amtico Form and Amtico Décor to provide visitors with a fantastic opportunity to see the products¹ authentic textures and intricate details close up.

With distinctive Amtico Form, see how the trend for textured hand-crafted woods and cool and contemporary stones has been brought to life in this versatile flooring collection. While with Amtico Décor, which is part of premium Signature, it¹s all about timeless Victorian style with the durable and long-lasting benefits of LVT. Décor¹s striking patterns are perfect for customers looking to recreate authentic flooring designs in their homes.

As well as a chance to explore Amtico¹s latest innovations, visitors to Harrogate can look through a comprehensive choice of design-led Signature and accessible Spacia LVT. Hall Q Stand 44/63 (0121) 745 0800 • www.amtico.com

Victoria Impressive impressions

The main focus of Victoria’s new products at Harrogate will be its new addition to the soft touch brand Lasting Impressions, the 8th gauge long pile Saxony, in eight on-trend colours.

Also on show is the truly unique Lasting Luxury, the ‘super soft’ first to retail solution dyed nylon in the market - not pieced dyed - which has the advantage of being bleach cleanable.

And finally there is Victoria’s completely revamped loop collection, new colours and new structures in Sisal Weave, Natural Coordinates and Rustic Jewels. Plus 5 new 4ply chunky ¼ gauge products in 100% Wool Honeybourne, Heightington, Huntington, Hurcott and Hopwood.

And the final addition Habberley also 4ply made from 70% Wool 30% Tencel which gives this loop a brighter and softer look and feel.

All featured on Victoria’s ‘Natural’ tombola.

Hall C Stand 28 01562 749 300 • www.victoriacarpets.com

Brintons Foundation for creativity

Brintons believe that a carpet is never just a carpet. They see it as a foundation for creativity, a way to bring your home to life, helping you to express yourself, in ways that you never thought possible.

A luxurious, wool-rich Brintons carpet is the perfect starting point and once you¹ve experienced the softness and warmth that it brings, you¹ll never look back.

Brintons are proud to be showcasing their extensive collection of designer carpets for retail at this year’s Flooring Show with the stocked range and semi-bespoke QuickWeave series on display.

Whether you adore the look of antique styles or prefer sleek contemporary designs there will definitely be something to suit your taste. Brintons latest brochure replicates a colour card, easily showcasing the full stocked range of carpets by colour, making it easy to inspire a decorating scheme with a complimentary carpet. For customers looking for a more personalised contract solution Brintons QuickWeave series is ideal. Choose from hundreds of designs in multiple colours and from 7 to 11 row specifications then your carpet is delivered within a short turnaround time of just 6 weeks.

Hall C Stand 23/51 0800 505055 • www.brintons.co.uk

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The sexiest underlay you will never see Unifloor Fast and versatile

Jumpax fast-track floor prep principle is a popular and successful underlay system. This is because the flooring market is moving more and more towards resilient dry back finished floor coverings such as LvT, PvC and vinyl.

Jumpax is a unique and highly versatile underlay, instantly producing a perfect, stable surface for stuck-down floor finishes.

As a pre-fabricated, floating double-layered fibreboard system it combines speed and ease of use with excellent smoothing capacity and the ability to overcome many timeconsuming difficulties associated with traditional surface preparation methods.

It requires no screeds, glues, nails or other fixings and is ideal for use on both solid and timber floor constructions. There’s no drying or setting time as with screeding systems, no priming, no mixing, no rubbing down and it has no smell. It is not necessary to remove old floorcoverings or surface coatings, which can be overlaid, nor is it necessary to decontaminate concrete in order to achieve a good bond, as the floating floor principle employed does not require any kind of fixing or bonding to the substrate.

This also means that future removal of both floorcovering and underlay is quick, clean and easy, with no residues or damage whatsoever to the old floor surface, or previous floor finish. An extensive range covers virtually every kind of floorcovering and substrate situation, including underfloor heating. Each product has been designed to perfectly compliment a specific type of floor finish by providing the ideal blend of support and surface quality for a prolonged life and enhanced appearance.

Hall B Stand 20 0845 603 0 906 • www.unifloor.nl/en

Sonic Gold Excel wood and laminate floor underlay EXCEPTIONAL SOUND REDUCTION EXCELLENT IMPACT RESISTANCE EVENS OUT UNEVEN FLOORS Part of the Novostrat range of polyethylene underlays to suit every application and pocket.

From store to floor - there’s no better solution

Sonic range Comfort range HIGH PERFORMANCE UNDERLAYS

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Lano Luxury - from lab to launch

Lano will affirm its position as one of Europe’s most innovative carpet brands with the launch of Cashmere and Cashmere Luxe. These striking new additions successfully blend the stain resistance and low maintenance of polypropylene but in an industry first, will boast the look and feel of the most luxurious nylon velvet styles.

“We’re really excited to be bringing these two new collections to The Flooring Show,” says Gary Alp, UK sales manager, Lano Carpets. “Fresh from our development lab, this new fibre really does bridge the gap to the very best solution dyed nylon velvets available, giving the practical advantages of stain-resistance while retaining that silk look that is so desirable today.”

Another notable introduction will be the fabulously indulgent Fairfield Heaven, a plush 65oz Saxony style that will sit within a Touchdown Premium portfolio of styles.

Previewed at the Buying Groups National Flooring Show with positive feedback, Lano will also launch Venice Tartan. With 1,000,000 points per square metre, each heritage-inspired pattern within the collection is produced with incredible accuracy, resulting in some of the most intricate plaids available today. Crafted from Lanoset polypropylene, Venice Wilton comes with a 15-year residential wear warranty and is promised free from common stains for 10-years.

Finally, the stand will also unveil the latest additions to the brands X-Concept premium offering, with Bamboo Touch and Velvet making their debut at the show.

Hall M Stand 19 • 00800 5266 5266 • www.lano.com

Ulster Carpets In the loop

The Ulster team are looking forward to showcasing some brand new ranges including its new loop offering Habitüs. The four designs, Urban, Rustik, Croft and Strönd are inspired largely by the understated aesthetic found in Danish design and share a warm, tactile feel..

A classic, sophisticated chevron, Urban combines a sharp geometric look with the softness of the wool loops, whilst Rustik is a more striking, linear ‘cable’ design inspired by the ‘Chunky Knit’ weave. By contrast Croft is a berber offering, made up of six shades which have been manufactured using a combination of plain and heathered yarns, creating a natural textured finish and almost ‘artisan’ feel. Strönd on the other hand, can be labelled as an understated yet striking striped design which has a nautical feel to it.

Also being shown will be the new Auckland and Queenstown colourways added to the popular Open Spaces collection as well as Ulster’s most recent Axminster range, Watercolours. Previewing exclusively at this year’s show are the new colourways that are being added to Beaumont, Braeburn and Tazmin. Each range will feature three new colourways which all reflect the current trends for subtle grey tones with highlights of colour, adding a fresh update to the ranges.

Hall C Stand 33 • 028 3833 4433 • www.ulstercarpets.com

Crown Floors Celebrity and style

This year’s Flooring Show will see a world premiere, as Crown Floors reveals the first glimpse of an exciting new development in ultra-soft yarn, available exclusively to the brand’s growing retail network.

This new range of two styles fits seamlessly into this proposition, bringing another option to entice consumers. The new ultra-soft stain-resistant collection will feature alongside the award-winning Deacon Jones collection, one of the industry’s first Hollywood celebrity-endorsed collections, which has also been a big driver for the brand this year.

“At Crown Floors we’re always looking for ways to make sure our carpets appeal to as wide an audience as possible,” says Gavin Freebairn, field sales manager, Crown Floors. “Working alongside the recognisable face of Vinnie Jones has helped us to do this, appealing to a new audience and giving the Crown Floors name extra kudos. At the Flooring Show we’ll have the entire Deacon Jones collection on its unique display units, as well as numerous POS options including the impressive wall unit and our versatile ‘family proof ’ tombola.”

The brand’s new website (see right) will also be demonstrated at Harrogate.

Hall a Stand 13/21 0800 0773301 • www.crownfloors.co.uk

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Furlong Flooring Investing in success

Furlong Flooring is investing heavily in the success of its retail customers with major developments across its full range of flooring from carpets, through cushionfloor to LvT, wood and laminates to offer a comprehensive ‘one-stop shop’ to the trade.

In carpets, the story for 2017 is the launch of the company’s Essenzo brand, now a key name in the soft sector which was established with the hugely popular Solitaire range last year and is now joined by the latest Aria and Spirito ranges to increase the options. Smart new point-of-sale reinforces the strength of the Essenzo offer.

Furlong’s cushionfloor brand Design Elements has been completely reimagined with a modern, fresh feel across a wide selection of contemporary designs in wood and ceramic tile decors.

The company’s Natural Solutions brand has also seen substantial development with a wide range of options including 12 engineered and solid wood products, three exclusive laminate ranges and four distinctive LVT collections.

“We have never had so much to offer and been so busy,” says Neil Valentine. “Our success is our customer’s success and we’re working hard to make sure they have everything they need, when they need it - and at a price that’s makes every sale count.”

Hall B Stand 1 • 01772 696787 • www.regencycarefree.co.uk

EarthWerks Closer to nature

EarthWerks celebrates the design of decors that are exceptionally close to nature. Decors that combine the excellent attributes of LvT, coupled with exceptional patterning, exquisite embossing and eclectic colouration.

With the Wood Classic collection EarthWerks has created a range of 16 colour registered embossed and rustic surfaces that exactly replicate the unique design of ’real’ wood, a design that can only be found in nature.

With the Tempo collection, EarthWerks has 'Set the standard in fashion for floors'. ’New’ Tempo is now available in 14 colours, with 4 ’rustic’ finishes added to this exciting range. Tempo is easy to install, and with the longer, wider planks and four-sided micro-bevel create drama and impact to any location.

With a industry leading ’Life Time’ Wear Warranty for residential use and a 30-Year’ Wear Warranty for commercial application, both Tempo and Wood Classic are the perfect partner choices for all your residential and commercial projects.

Hall B Stand 55 • 0800 689 1459 • www.earthwerks.co.uk

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Steinel The heat is on

Steinel (Uk) Ltd. will be exhibiting at The 2017 Flooring Show and will be demonstrating their top of the range heat gun, the Hg2620 E which is ideal for floor-welding applications with accurate, electronically-controlled heat and air flow settings.

As well as the HG2620 E Steinel will also be demonstrating the HG2420 E heat gun that is also aimed at the floor fitter.

Both tools are much lighter than competitor products in the flooring market.

The HG2620 E tool will also be used by the FITA demonstration team for floor welding applications in their show seminars.

Hall B Stand 38 01733-366 700 • www.steinel.de

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as a Uk manufacturer, Merryfield can work closely with the flooring industry to tailor its systems to the specific needs of its customers.

Merryfield is the UK’s leading manufacturer of roll cutting and slitting machines for carpet and vinyl flooring and artificial grass and many leading retailers and wholesale distributors take advantage of their UK based service and sales facility for their daily roll cutting requirements.

Merryfield’s in-house design team and technicians work closely with its customers to give them exactly the machines required.

Always seeking to push the boundaries of innovation, the Merryfield team enjoys the challenge of new concepts and technology to develop products or processes. In today’s modern industries Merryfield are pleased to have been at the forefront of many such ventures.

Hall B Stand 51 01422 373799 • www.carpetcuttingmachines.co.uk

Stairrods Going round the bend

With 60% of stairs having a bullnose or a curtail step, the opportunities for LvT on stairs are very limiting. Until now...

Premier Bendybull from Stairrods eliminates the associated delays of templating and the expensive curving off-site costs, which can run into hundreds of pounds per curve.

The new nosing is for use with 6mm plywood (with a curved nose) and available in 4 profiles for 2.5mm, 3mm 4mm and 5mm LVT. With the obvious advantages of curving on site and the reduced costs, the company sees potential growth for LVT on stairs. Bendybull can be used for straights or curves.

Later in the year Stairrods will manufacture an overlap nosing (top step) for LVT click to be known as .... Premier No Bendy.

Hall B Stand 36 01207 591176 • www.stairrods.co.uk

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RFMS-UK Measuring up

RFMS-Uk will be demonstrating their unparalleled range of flooring specific software.

MeasureMobile3 is an app designed for the estimator to use on-site via their mobile/tablet device (IOS, Android,Windows).

Measure Standard is Windows-based estimating and quoting software able to work standalone or in conjunction with the MeasureMobile3 users.

Measure Premier is aimed at the professional flooring contractor, all the features of standard plus sophisticated incorporation of architects drawings and tiles designs etc.

RFMS CORE is the ERP system for flooring businesses offering complete backoffice order processing, stock control and accounts. Integrates with all the RFMS Measure products.

Hall M Stand 29 01695 716555 • www.rfms-uk.com

Carpetline Direct Midas, soft touch

Carpetline will be showing three new soft touch ranges as well as two additions to their Midas Carpet collection.

There will also be a new decor added to their Natures Own wood range. If you haven¹t seen this collection it¹s well worth a visit to the stand for that reason alone. The stand will feature all point of sale that they offer as well as the usual goodie bag¹ of clearance and roll specials.

Hall M Stand 28 • 01429 892553 www.carpetlinedirect.co.uk

Cavalier Super ‘Selectern’

There will be more than ever to see on the Cavalier stand at Harrogate this year, including updates to several wool rich ranges, such as new colours for the highly successful ‘Cartouche velvet’ and ‘Country Collection’ ranges.

Also on show will be a new super heavy, deep pile, ‘Stain-less Titan’ along with three more additions to the stain resistant polypropylene collection, ‘Protégé’, ‘Virtuoso’ and the latest addition ‘Stain-less Definition’ with a pin point tuft appearance in subtle tri-colour shades.

Visitors to the Cavalier, within the British Pavillio, will also see a display of its latest POS developments including the new dedicated Stain-less Collection tombola and the new ‘Selectern’ which allows retailers to show more Cavalier product on a single unit using smaller format samples.

Hall C Stand 41 01254 268 000 • www.cavaliercarpets.co.uk

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F.Ball All will be revealed...

Manufacturer of subfloor preparation products F. Ball and Co. Ltd will be showcasing its most popular high performance flooring products, as well as revealing an innovative new product.

A range of F. Ball products will also be demonstrated in the CFA/FITA/NICF Demo Zones throughout the exhibition, including Styccobond F49 Hybrid PS, a temperature tolerant, pressure sensitive adhesive for bonding vinyl floorcoverings, which was successfully launched at last year’s show.

Flooring contractors who attend the show will have the chance to sign up for the F. Ball loyalty card scheme at F. Ball’s stand. The scheme is free to join and rewards contractors every time they buy F. Ball products. Loyalty card members gain access to a wide range of exclusive benefits, including cashback on purchases and access to F. Ball’s monthly newsletter, F. Talk.

Richard Harris, F. Ball Marketing Manager, said: “We are once again looking forward to attending The Flooring Show in Harrogate. It always provides a great opportunity to meet people in the flooring industry, including manufacturers, contractors and retailers. It also gives us an opportunity to thank our customers for their continued support, including those who voted for the Styccobond range to win the adhesives category at this year’s CFJ/CFA. Most excitingly, we will be launching an innovative new product at the show, which we are confident will impress those in the flooring industry.”

Hall B Stand 1 01538 361 633 • www.f-ball.co.uk

Ena Shaw Hanging around at Harrogate

Ena Shaw is the largest made-to-order curtain company in the Uk and has been supplying the retail trade for over 30 years – trading under the brands of Richard Barrie, Montgomery, Tru Living and Curtain Express.

The company’s curtain galleries offer an easy one stop solution to selling made to order curtains and are an ideal addition to all flooring stores.

Ena Shaw carries a range of over 3,000 fabrics which are attractively displayed on galleries.

Please visit stand B37 to view the offers available Hall B Stand 37 01744 851515 • www.enashaw.co.uk

MasterPiece Beyond measure

MasterPiece Cloud has been extended beyond measuring and planning to provide costing of jobs, either in the customer’s home or in the store.

Either iPad, Android or tablet PC can be used in the home, with jobs saved to the cloud. Estimates can be emailed to the customer. As well as having PDFs of the plans, the fitter benefits from an automatically generated Fitting Sheet, where it is clear who will do what to prepare for the new flooring. Responsibility for a job can be passed from salesperson to the estimator for the visit and then back to the salesperson for any revisions.

MasterPiece continues to be a market leading software for new build and commercial/contracts specialists or for those retailers who also have a contracts side to their business.

Hall C Stand 75 01737 355831 • www.masterpiece-system.com

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Hugh Mackay Exclusive by hand

Long known for their quality wool axminster and tufted carpets, Hugh Mackay will take a step into the hand tufted market with their ‘Handmade by Hugh Mackay’ collection.

This superb range of wool loop, wool velvet and tencel carpets will be offered on a striking new display stand.

Hugh Mackay are looking for partners to sell this product on a semi exclusive basis.

Hall M Stand 14 01429 892555 • www.hughmackay.co.uk

A&A Carpets Vibrant vinyl and carpet

a&a look forward to presenting several new ranges to add to the large portfolio of product they have already launched in the first part of the year.

The vibrant new team have put a lot of emphasis this year on new point of sale such as the stand pictured. The success of these stands has prompted the launch of the completely new A&A vinyl collection consisting of 9 ranges that offer what they believe to be the best value anywhere in the marketplace. As usual there will also be the offer of one off clearance and special rolls, so be sure to visit the stand.

Quality Sheepskins and Cowhides available in stock

See us at the Flooring Show, Harrogate, on Stand C31

Hall M Stand 28 01204 701188 • www.aandacarpets.co.uk

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Penthouse Carpets Quality British Wool Carpets

Buying a Penthouse Carpet means buying a wool carpet of true quality. The sort of quality that comes when the people who make your carpet really care.

“It’s easy to see why we care so much,” says Jonathan Gamble. “Every person working at Penthouse Carpets owns a part of the company; we know our success depends on your satisfaction. We’re passionate about our high quality, beautiful British wool carpets that exceed expectations for comfort, warmth and durability.

“We’re only happy if we know you’re happy.” he says.

Hall C Stand 6 01706 639866 • www.penthousecarpets.co.uk

Egger Decor developments

Egger, a European market leader in the production of wooden based products, will be attending The Flooring Show to launch its brand new flooring assortment.

The company is launching new collections in the following product categories: • Egger Pro Laminate Flooring – the perfection of a classic • Egger Pro Comfort Flooring – a floor designed for comfortable living • Egger Pro Design Flooring – the best of wood and design With many new decor developments and innovations, Egger Flooring provides you with a solution for every application area.

Hall a Stand 23 • 01434 602191 • www.egger.com

Adam Carpets Brush with paints

adam Carpets will be presenting their latest brochure with The Little greene Paint Company. The brochure will contain all of their Castlemead Twist and Fine Worcester Twist colours coordinated with three paint selections from the Little greene palette.

The three choices are a coordinating white, coordinating natural and a ‘you might consider…’ option.

“This is a really exciting development,” said Eamonn Prescott of Adam Carpets. “The three options should not be thought of as just paint choices, but a coordinating colour scheme for any room.”

The tie-in with Little Greene is aimed at bringing carpets into any conversation regarding interior design.

Hall C Stand 68 01562 829966 • www.adamcarpets.com

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Thomas Witter Fresh innovation

With fresh new eyecatching branding, Thomas Witter have launched and relaunched many ranges this summer.

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kingsmead Carpets will be presenting the very best in its Clean Easy portfolio with stunning new textures and colours within its impressive wool rich collection.

The presentation extends from the on-trend grey tones of the latest launch Weald Park, through to timeless classics such as Vitronic Plains.

Along with this comes a new look website and updated POS – all reinforced by Kingmead’s longstanding commitment to working in partnership with its customers Hall C Stand 30 01827 831424 • www.kingsmeadcarpets.co.uk

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Metro Marketing for better margins

The Metro group has been serving independent retailers for almost 40 years from the smallest one-man operation to multiple-outlet businesses.

Retaining independence is vital to Metro members but being able to own brand products instore is becoming vital for independent retailers and by using Metro’s Marketing Service, members can use either the Group’s own label, Carpet 1st, or take advantage of the bespoke marketing service which allows them the ability to rebrand their own stores completely or selectively. This can be done as extensively as the retailer chooses to, on-site if necessary.

Some retailers prefer to completely rebrand their showrooms as their business and therefore protect vital margins and also create a uniform consistent showroom.

Hall M Stand 34 • 01204 393539 www.carpet1st.co.uk The Carpet Stop, Derby

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a thought provoking look at trends, issues and happenings in the industry with a subtle wool twist of course!

Heading to Harrogate with Wool

It’s that time of year again - wool is in the air and the team at British Wool are heading to Harrogate to attend The Flooring Show where the wool carpet industry gather to promote all that is new and brilliant about their wool ranges.

The Wool Trends area is always a bright interlude at the show with leading wool carpet brands surrounding the Wool Trends installation. as always this is a visual taster of what is up and coming in both colours and texture - so please do make it part of your visit.

Surrounding the Wool Trends installation we have seven carpet brands and British Wool - which will be promoting WoolRetailer.com the online initiative to connect consumers with independent retailers in their locality. it also provides education on the fibre to assist in marketing. The new head of marketing for British Wool, graham Clark will be there to meet the retailers and talk about his new marketing plans and forthcoming consumer events to help raise the profile of British Wool flooring and furnishings in retail stores across the Uk.

adam Carpets is there too, with their particularly interesting partnership promotion with the stylish paint company Little greene. Focusing on making the pairing of their Castlemead Twist and Fine Worcester Twist Collections a considered purchase for a room painted in Little greene shades.They have matched three paint shades with their product within their new brochure and it really offers a clever collaboration made in interior design heaven.

Ulster Carpets will introduce a new range at the event - Habitus their stylish new loop pile. This interesting collection has been inspired by the Danish influence which is still booming. all four of the styles - Urban, Rustik, Croft and Strond lend understated simplicity with varying designs and textures. New shades will also be added to their axminster collection - Watercolours and the popular Open Spaces collection too.

Brockway Carpets are introducing three new wool ranges at Harrogate this year. a wool twist range in two weights and 80/20 wool/polypropylene and two loops. One is a stripe, 3-ply pure wool and one a "chunky" loop in a 4-ply undyed pure wool. all to be unveiled at the show!

Pictured above is Amy Bateman’s stunning landscape and, right, is Castlemead from Adam Carpets.

additionally,axminster Carpets, Cavalier Carpets and many other excellent wool brands are based in Hall C - call and visit and pick up a copy of the Homes & gardens a to Z of Wool while you are there!

Wool Week - Gets Longer with Seven Days Plus

The annual dates for the Campaign for Wool’s Wool Week platform has been extended this year to cover two full weeks - it now runs from 7th to 21st October 2017.This extension is to help the retailers that feel a week is too short for good promotions to really work.

Retailers wanting to engage can take advantage of the extra days to make the promotion work better for their window displays and special sales promotions.

The Campaign for Wool was initiated by HRH The Prince of Wales in 2010 to help raise the profile of wool.This year there is a lot of activity going on with the support of British Wool, which is hosting a consumer event at grand Designs at the NEC (more of this next month) and there will be more flooring retailer participation across the Uk. Let us know of your planned activity for Wool Week so we can support it on social media. if you want to get involved with Wool Week please contact marketing@britishwool.org.uk

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The moth menace Are we doing enough to beat the bugs?

The menace of moths keeps flying up the agenda with carpet consumers, and an issue that was once a niche problem in the south of England now seems to be a nationwide nuisance.

And yet most of the mainstream manufacturers routinely moth-proof their products.

Is moth damage to carpets an increasing complaint from your customers and has it put some people off wool carpets? How much is it moving North? Do you know which manufacturers are moth-proofing their carpets?

And is the industry doing enough to promote its control of these pests or are we all too shy to discuss a negative issue with consumers.

The online survey takes less than 3 minutes. It’s anonymous and doesn’t need any form filling. Please help us inform the industry.

Visit www.thestocklists.com and click on the survey banner to take part.

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Marketing insights Tailored effects Smart, stylish, structured design has become all the rage in flooring. Whether it’s the new generation of hard floors, providing ever greater customisation, or a softer alternative underfoot, it seems that sleek sophisticated patterns is what our floors crave.

Karndean Designflooring report that creating a bespoke or individual floor design is definitely a big trend of late, especially using Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT) as they offer homeowners an array of design possibilities.

Stella Coyle, national sales manager of Karndean Designflooring explains, ‘We know selecting a floor can be more complex for some homeowners, as it’s not as easy as picking a home accessory or wallcovering. With so many formats and design options available, we work with our UK independent retail network to make it as straightforward as possible for homeowners to pick a unique floor to match their individual décor. ’ ‘Our new geometric Kaleidoscope collection features a dedicated selection of hues, shapes and patterns, which can be arranged as a standalone floor design or rug effect. Boasting the sophisticated chevron layout of Apex to the statement 3D effects of Cubix and Pennon, the floor can be striking or understated.’

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sophisticated spaces. Its angular geometric pattern and interwoven shapes look stunning in a single colour, emphasising the grain of the wood, or used in multiple tones, to create versatile yet striking design.

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‘For extra details that will make the floor truly individual, homeowners can also choose from different laying patterns such as a chevron or diagonal patterns, add design strips to create a natural grouting effect or look to introduce a border effect to define a space and add interest.

The options are endless and the customer’s own style can be captured with a Karndean floor.’

Amtico have been crafting pattern for over 50 years. Colour combinations are the trademark of Designers’ Choice, elevating the beauty of the premium Amtico Signature collection to create 100 beautiful flooring designs curated by Amtico’s design team.

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Sarah Escott, Senior Designer explains, ‘Our Designers Choice collection allows you to choose the perfect flooring from a pre-designed collection of 12 distinct laying patterns in 100 beautiful flooring combinations. Choose the perfect laying pattern, and then pick the colour palette that works for you from the many different combinations. The design team has done the hard work for you, experimenting with textures, tones and palettes to create a sophisticated ready-to-use collection.’

There is a real sense of fluidity in interior design today. Textile weaves and traditional woodwork designs provide inspiration across flooring types. Whether consumers select a striking focal point, or a subtly placed texture, beautiful tailored effects capture the essence of a made-to-measure look, which has endured throughout design.

“Our new geometric Kaleidoscope collection features a dedicated selection of hues, shapes and patterns, which can be arranged as a standalone floor design or rug effect...”

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Padstow Pebble Houndstooth by Brintons

Brintons Padstow series embraces classic tailoring styles of gingham, polka-dots and hounds-tooth. These duotone textile patterns have been updated using a contemporary colour palette influenced by the seaside, with soft, ice-cream tones of blue, pink and spearmint, balanced by subtle greys. The pastel shades of the Padstow series give these classic styles a grown-up feel and the remainder of your interior can be kept very simple as the floor provides the impact.

Jodie Hatton, Creative Designer for Brintons says, ‘These patterns recur time and again as they offer enduring style and endless versatility.

Gingham particularly is a keynote of warmer weather, often returning each season alongside florals as both a wardrobe and interiors staple.’

Brintons’ Padstow carpets can feel completely different depending on which colourway you choose and how you style them. These tailorinspired prints suit all interiors styles from bedrooms, living rooms or hallways to children’s bedrooms.

‘Fusion’ is a unique range from Ulster Carpets, with striking patterns and colourways designed to make an impact. As the name suggests, the inspiration is a fusion of re-discovered classic designs that have a resonance in many different areas of interior design. The chevron ‘Reverb’ has roots in architecture, parquet flooring and embroidery, the dogtooth design ‘Tone’ originates from tweed fabrics, while ‘Sonic’ echoes ikat textiles and slub yarns.

Catherine by adam Carpets

The Fusion designs maintain their familiarity but have been re-visited to add a contemporary feel with blues, greys and neutrals that are perfect for current colouring, while the scale of the bold designs are tempered by the use of texture, accentuating the softness and practicality of the axminster pile.

Available in a 4m width, this range is perfect for larger family spaces, reducing the need for seams. Its 80% wool, 20% nylon combination makes it suitable heavy wear within the home or a commercial setting.

Adam Carpets are unique in the UK with regard to their overtuft ranges. These are tufted carpets which offer ‘woven’ style designs. The ranges are still made with high quality 80/20 2-ply yarn, but significantly lower manufacturing times means that they sit at a much lower price point than conventional woven products.

Overtuft was launched in 2002 with the popular Inspirations range, since then Adam have launched a further six overtuft ranges offering a variety of designs. The more recent has included Catherine Lace, a beautifully tailored trellis. The carpet is manufactured as a plain carpet first, with the pattern added as a secondary process. This gives the carpet different textures where the pattern sits. Catherine Lace is available in 4m and 5m widths.

From stylish hard floors to soft wool-rich carpets, each deliver accomplished design, providing the base perfect for consumers to plan their interiors.

For more information contact: adam Carpets T: 01562 822247 www.adamcarpets.com amtico T: 0121 745 0800 www.amtico.com Brintons Carpets T: 0800 505055 www.brintons.co.uk karndean Designflooring T: 01386 820100 www.karndean.com Ulster Carpets T: 028 3833 4433 www.ulstercarpets.com

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COMPANY NEWS kidderminster saddened by decline

For 200 years, Kidderminster has been synonymous with making carpets but the town's heritage has been hammered by a double blow in recent weeks with the announcements that leading manufacturers Brintons and Victoria are to move manufacturing away from the town.

Brintons said in June that axminster weaving would end in Kidderminster after an operational review that could cost the town up to 60 jobs. Now Victoria has announced a re-organisation of its manufacturing operations which may result in a similar loss of employment.

Victoria's announcement has an upside for the industry as it reflects the company's successful recent growth and, overall, UK manufacturing for the group will be increased at other sites while the Kidderminster base will remain as head office for Victoria Plc and Victoria Carpets and will be further developed as the Group logistics hub for the Midlands. By mid-2018 the Group will further have a Northern Hub and a Southern Hub, the latter based north of London in the vicinity of the M25.

Phil Hartley, Managing Director of Victoria Carpets said, ‘’Clearly the impact on the loyal and in many cases long serving employees effected here is huge, but we are required to take tough decisions from time to time, as well as easy ones and the case for maximizing manufacturing output across fewer sites within the Group is undeniable.We have to continually improve and at the end of this process, the outcome of these changes, in both product and service terms will be beneficial to our business but most importantly to our customers in the years ahead.’’ Both Brintons and Victoria cited the need to increase operational efficiency in a highly competitive market as the driver behind their decisions.

The announcements are a blow to the town which became the capital of carpet when Brintons set-up in 1785 and other textile entrepreneurs nurtured many of the technologies that became common across the industry today. In its heyday of the 1950s and 60s, Kidderminster was home to more than 30 carpet manufacturers. The latest news of closures was greeted by dismay locally. The area's MP Mark Garnier commented on Victoria's announcement: "It is a tragedy, not only because it comes hard on the heels of Brinton’s announcement, but it is yet another nail in Kidderminster’s carpet industry’s coffin.This is incredibly sad as it reduces the carpet manufacturing resources in the town to, possibly, just Adam and Brockway. From over 20,000 people in the industry 30 years ago to just a few hundred now is a huge decline."

Other business news

Brintons has been sold to US-based private equity firm for an undisclosed sum after a period of “strong performance” since the company was rescued from administration in 2011 by the Carlyle Group. The Carlyle Group bought Brintons in September 2011 ending eight generations of family ownership at the firm and there has been substantial progress with the business. Its earnings after tax soared 81 per cent to £14.5 million in the 12 months to October 1, 2016. It is forecast to at least match that performance this year. Now Brintons has been sold to Argan Partners LP of New York for an undisclosed sum.

Brintons chief executive Duccio Baldi added: "We now look ahead to this exciting new chapter, continuing Brintons’ tradition of high quality manufacturing, and working with Argand to build the brand further. " Carpetright reported a 2.6% fall in UK sales over the year ending 29 April 2017 taking £10m off the bottom line though the company says there is encouragement in current trading.

A major programme of refurbishment of UK retail stores is underway and is credited with boosting sales leading to creating some optimism for the future.

Drawing on experience!

Chief executive Wilf Walsh said: “We have made an encouraging start to the new financial year, underpinned by the improving performance of our refurbished UK estate.While a challenging consumer environment and competitive landscape remain headwinds, we are confident the additional potential in our self-help initiatives will support an increase in market share.”

Cormar Carpets’ UK sales fell for the first time in seven years with a 2% decline last year, according to the latest company account filing which covers the 12 months ending in September 2016. UK sales were £109.9m, down from £112.2m in 2015. Stated within its report, the company said that it had consolidated its position and improved its profit margin despite the fall in sales.

Underlay join the Foundation

Cloud 9 manufacturer Ball & Young has become the 18th Patron Member of the Carpet Foundation as the industry lines up to support independent retailers.

Commenting on her decision, Ann Shaw, B&Y Sales Director, said: “When I heard of the new structure, goals and funding, it was a no-brainer. We want to support the UK carpet industry and independent retailers. To be aligned with most of the leading names in the industry must be a boost for our business.”

It’s the carousel for our new liberty line. If we move things around a bit and open the sky-light, we should just about be able to stand it up!

She added: “We will be giving membership our full support and have already started putting the logo on our marketing materials. We look forward to a mutually beneficial relationship.”

Bob Lawton was Sales Director at Ball & Young before his retirement and has had cartoons published in many newspapers and magazines including CFJ, Private Eye, The Spectator and The New Yorker.

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Flower on Flooring

by Dennis Flower

The vibrant and changing world of wood “Having a specialised hard flooring sales force sets us apart as we can offer help and knowledge to retailers, by offering 12 ranges between 14mm-20mm with over 70 products of engineered flooring and a solid range offering five finishes on two widths that will suit almost all customer budgets and requirements.”

kährs Oak – götaland Collection

Increasing diversity can be seen within wood and engineered wood flooring designs, providing consumers with a constantly-extending choice of product to satisfy their interior design aspirations.

The first example of this is the Kährs award-winning range, which includes over 140 wood floor designs, crafted from sustainable timber and featuring a high performance, multi-layered construction. Designs span from traditional one-strip boards in natural tones, to on-trend colour-stained designs with tactile finishing treatments.

New designs for 2017 include the company’s götaland Collection.

Launched in celebration of kährs’ 160th anniversary, the new range of oak wood floors combines lively oak with a vintage finish, in colours spanning floury white to chocolate brown and taking inspiration from its Småland Collection, which includes complementary designs in a one-strip format.

Named after the götaland region, the new collection captures the spirit of Southern Sweden. Each design features a dynamic surface treatment that is handscraped, sawn, brushed and bevelled. The lightest and darkest floors are also stained and all designs are finished with several layers of tactile natural oil.

Natural Solutions national sales manager Richard Richman says the engineered and solid wood sales for Furlong under his company’s brand have been “very exciting”.

“And we’re also seeing our clients become braver as they use bolder surfaces and shapes.

Wooden flooring is the perfect solution to the creation of statement floors and walls...”

keeping up with trends and styles is paramount, he continues, as the wood flooring market over the last two years has seen a real push to design and texture and his company “has not been slow in reacting to this. We have added engineered herringbone planks in colours and a natural Uv oil plus a textured range that incorporates up to date colours and a saw cut finish”.

Further opinion is provided by The Reclaimed Flooring Company founder and creative director Robert Henry: “Colours are either very light or very dark, with nothing in-between. gone are the days of mahogany-rich reds and cherry woods – instead drama at opposite ends of the colour spectrum are the common choices we’re seeing.

“and we’re also seeing our clients become braver as they use bolder surfaces and shapes. Wooden flooring is the perfect solution to the creation of statement floors and walls,” says Mr Henry.

Quick-Step international PR manager Sophie Hautekeete says the constantly changing nature of our world, with technological innovations coming at a swift pace, is spawning growing desire to escape this “frenetic jungle”.

“We want to create a place for ourselves where we can enjoy both simplicity and tranquillity and bringing nature indoors does this brilliantly. Of course, plants, tropical prints and floral fabrics are perfect for adding colour and interest, but using natural surfaces in the home creates a lasting statement of our desire.

“There are few better ways of doing this than with Quick-Step hardwood flooring; authentic and unmistakable it brings nature firmly indoors. With looks from dark and rustic right through to pale and clean, it can be the start of a very special interior scheme that celebrates our return to the more simpler things in life,” she concludes.

For more information:

kährs Natural Solutions Reclaimed Flooring Company Quick-Step

T 1.800.800.5247 T 01322 628 707 T 0845 371 6131

www.kahrs.com www.furlongwoodflooring.co.uk www.reclaimedflooringco.com

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NEWS Eco experience

Recofloor has launched its annual Summer Promotion giving flooring contractors who recycle their waste vinyl flooring through Altro and Polyflor’s scheme the chance to win an ‘unforgettable experience’ with a Red Letter Days Gift Card..

Every flooring company raising a Recofloor collection throughout August will be entered into a draw with a chance to win one of three £100 Red Letter Days Gift Cards. The prizes will be offered to the first three names chosen at random and the draw is open to new and existing Recofloor members who raise a collection during August (1st – 31st).

Recofloor’s Project Officer Joe Gardner comments: “Our popular August promotion again looks set to attract much attention from both existing members and new companies.

We look forward to welcoming you; just phone or email us to register.”

Give it some gypsum!

Stopgap 1100 Gypsum, a calcium sulphate based smoothing underlayment, Styccobond F46 pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive and Styccobond F41 carpet tile tackifier, from F. Ball and Co. Ltd., manufacturer of flooring adhesives and subfloor preparation products, have been used for the installation of vinyl sheet safety flooring and carpet tiles as part of the refurbishment of Kingussie Courthouse in Scotland.

A & H Floor Covering Specialists, based in Dumfries, were subcontracted to install flooring over an anhydrite subfloor which contained underfloor heating. Before applying Stopgap 1100 Gypsum smoothing underlayment, they primed the subfloor with Stopgap P121 acrylic primer.

Stopgap 1100 Gypsum smoothing underlayment was then applied throughout the area. Applying a cement-based smoothing underlayment over an anhydrite subfloor can cause an adverse chemical reaction which can cause the floor to fail. However, Stopgap 1100 is a specially formulated calcium sulphate based smoothing underlayment which offers excellent compatibility with anhydrite screeds. It is self-levelling and can also be used over a wide range of other subfloor types, including Stopgap waterproof surface membranes, sand/cement screeds, concrete, sound asphalt, granolithic, terrazzo, epoxy and polyurethane resins, ceramic and quarry tiles.

A & H Floor Covering Specialists then used Styccobond F46 pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive to install the vinyl sheet flooring, as it is suitable for use over normal underfloor heating systems. Styccobond F46 is a solvent free pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive that dries to a permanent tacky film. It can be used for securing a wide range of PVC sheet and tile floorcoverings and is designed to give strong initial tack and a high bond strength.

Launched in 2009 by leading flooring manufacturers Polyflor and Altro, more than 3,300 tonnes of waste vinyl flooring has been recycled through Recofloor. This is equivalent to well over one million square metres of flooring and enough to cover 1,333 cricket pitches.

Recofloor members can save up to 70% on disposal costs compared to landfill and reduce the environmental impact of waste vinyl flooring material by recycling it. Signing up is easy; to join the scheme, phone or email Recofloor to register your company. You will be entered into the prize draw every time you raise a collection during August.

For contractors, the minimum collection requirement is two full bulk bags and for distributors, two full blue bins. All collections must be booked in by 5pm on Thursday 31st August 2017.

Collections do not have to be completed in August.

Names will be entered into a draw and three winners will be chosen at random on Friday 1st September 2017. The winners (one prize per company) will be notified and details will be provided on the Recofloor website – www.recofloor.org. Visit our website for full terms and conditions.

Companies can request a collection by phone: 0161 355 7618, email: info@recofloor.org or fill out an online form on the Recofloor website.

Joe adds: “With 700-plus Recofloor collectors and more than 60 drop-off sites across the UK and Ireland, our scheme makes recycling post-installation vinyl flooring offcuts and uplifted vinyl flooring simple and convenient.

T 0161 355 7618 www.recofloor.org 2016 winners: l to r – Carl Taylor, Pen Alyn; Steve Llewellyn, 3D Flooring Supplies, Cardiff; Glyn Sparks, 3D Flooring Supplies, Taunton

Styccobond F41 was then used to fit the carpet tiles. Styccobond F41 is a solvent free acrylic polymer emulsion adhesive. It is designed to provide a permanently tacky film which prevents ‘loose-lay’ carpet tiles from moving under normal traffic but enables them to be lifted and replaced easily when required.

Roy Henderson, of A&H Floor Covering Specialists, said: “We always use F. Ball products; we’ve never experienced an issue with them and we know that they will help us to successfully install flooring. We are really pleased that our F. Ball representative recommended that we use Stopgap 1100 Gypsum, Styccobond F46 and Styccobond F41 for the refurbishment of Kingussie Courthouse. It provided the perfect solution for the installation of vinyl tiles over an anhydrite subfloor and underfloor heating.”

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NEWS innovations online

innovations4Flooring (i4F), a technology company providing flooring solutions, today announced that it has launched a new set of marketing materials including a new website and two new films available for free download on the company¹s YouTube channel as well as the new website.

The completely new website incorporates industry updates and introduces new pages outlining its strategic partnerships, innovations and patent strategy.

Additionally, a new section on I4F and its one piece drop-lock installation system provides manufacturers and installers access to the latest research and I4F test results. Information is split by consumers and the industry for increased relevance. First hand industry news can be obtained by subscribing to I4F¹s newsletter. Two new installation films are now freely available for download on the company¹s YouTube channel as well as the new website.

John Rietveldt said, “We are excited to launch these new materials as part of our on-going marketing strategy designed to support manufacturers, retailers and installers during this important transformation towards our advanced one-piece drop-lock system. Our licensees can now view information relevant to them on-line and have a dedicated point of contact via the website. In a fast-moving industry, where new technologies are key towards the creation of high value customer propositions, staying up-to-date is critical.”

I4F is the original creator and provider of a truly innovative one piece drop-lock solution, protected by a sound international patent portfolio, based on a threefold locking mechanism, suitable for laminate, LVT, wooden flooring panels as well as RCF and MLF. T +31 641899515

www.innovations4flooring.com

virtual and reality at v4

an innovative and exciting new £3 million design centre in Woking, which will offer architects, builders, specifiers and customers the opportunity to see v4 Woodflooring products in individual room settings is set to become a reality.

Chris Vincent, owner of V4 Woodflooring, has been granted planning permission to build a 6,000 square foot showroom and office extension to the existing V4 warehouse at Greenbays Park.

Work will shortly begin on the ‘V4 World’ design centre, which will enable the company to showcase its luxury flooring products and wall panels in an aesthetically pleasing environment.

The state-of-the-art design centre will be equipped with the latest technology including virtual reality goggles to allow customers to visualise the flooring in place.

Customers will also benefit from a café, and the centre will host training days for installers and educational events for schools to discuss how best to protect the environment and sustainability in business.

V4 is the country¹s leading supplier to retail of quality and responsibly sourced hardwood flooring, with a unique collection of 50 hardwood floors. It also offers Panneau wooden cladding, which is made from recycled timber ranging from old industrial and farm buildings to reused wine casks.

In addition, the company supplies the innovative and versatile Concreate wall and floor eco-friendly, pre-cast concrete panels, which are lightweight, easy to install and work in almost any interior space without any of the difficulties of traditional concrete flooring Chris Vincent, managing director of V4 Woodflooring, said: “This is a major multi-million pound investment for the company and one which we are very excited about.

“The new design centre will assist customers to see the full ranges, locate retailers and talk to our knowledgeable team about the best products for their bespoke project.”

T 01276 488099

www.v4woodflooring.co.uk

Fast pack

Mapei’s best-selling Ultraplan Eco 3210 is now available in 20kg packaging, rather than the original 23kg weight. Ultraplan Eco 3210 is an ultra-fast hardening, self-levelling and smoothing compound for levelling differences in substrate thickness and can be applied in 3-10mm per coat.

The very low VOC content of Ultraplan Eco 3210 means that it is excellent for use on eco and sustainable projects, for the interior levelling of new or existing substrates. Part of Mapei’s Fast Track range, the compound can be trowel or pump applied, ready to receive floor coverings after approximately 12 hours.

Ultraplan Eco 3210 can be installed with underfloor heating and also where maximum resistance to loads and traffic are required.

T 0121 508 6970

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NEWS Library booking

Stopgap Fill and Prime, a two component, fast drying and flexible cement based primer from F. Ball and Co. Ltd., has been used to create a smooth subfloor surface prior to the installation of floorcoverings, as part of the refurbishment of grade i listed building, The British Library.

Rosemount Flooring UK Ltd., were subcontracted to install 800m2 of flooring in a total refurbishment of the library, which is the second largest library in the world and holds over 150 million items.

When contractors arrived on the site, the old floorcoverings had already been taken up to reveal a subfloor of raised access metal panels. Stopgap Fill and Prime was selected to fill in the gaps between the raised access panels and create a smooth, even and primed subfloor.

Stopgap Fill and Prime is a cement based primer suitable for use over raised access panels and flooring grades of plywood, chipboard, MDF and OSB. It has been designed to have a thixotropic consistency, which enables joints between adjacent panels to be filled.

Stopgap Fill and Prime, sets rapidly and is ready to receive foot traffic in as little as 60 minutes. Once cured, the flexible nature of the product will accommodate movement within the substrate. It offers exceptional adhesion to a wide range of other subfloor types including Stopgap waterproof surface membranes, sand/cement screed, concrete, sound asphalt, granolithic, terrazzo, epoxy and polyurethane resins, ceramic and quarry tiles.

Face to Facebook

F. Ball and Co. Ltd. has hosted a specially organised training day for social media users who interact with the company on Facebook and Twitter. as well as enjoying the exclusive training day at F. Ball’s state-of-the-art training centre at the company’s headquarters in Leek, Staffordshire, delegates took the opportunity to network with their peers in the flooring industry. Several of those attending were members of Facebook flooring forum ‘Talk Floor’, which has over 60 members. For them, it was a chance to meet in person for the first time.

The flooring professionals were given technical briefings on and demonstrations of F. Ball’s most recent and specialised products.These products included Styccobond F49 Hybrid PS (a temperature tolerant, pressure sensitive vinyl adhesive for use where floorcoverings are subject to extreme temperature fluctuations), Stopgap 1100 (a specialist smoothing underlayment for use over calcium sulphate screeds prior to the installation of floorcoverings) and F. Ball’s range of waterproof surface membranes. Following the briefings, delegates got a hands-on experience of using the products in F. Ball’s purpose-built demonstration facility.

F. Ball’s Styccobond F40 high tack dual bond adhesive was also used to adhere the carpet in the library. Styccobond F40 is a solvent free synthetic polymer emulsion adhesive, developed to provide a peelable bond for release underlays.

David Merrilees, who owns a flooring company in Preston and was present on the day commented: “I thoroughly enjoyed the day at F. Ball’s head office. The training facility there is brilliant. It was great to learn about new F. Ball products and meet other flooring contractors, who I normally only ever ‘meet’ on social media. The staff at F. Ball were really accommodating and did everything they could to make us feel welcome throughout the day.”

T 01538 361 633

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get the guide

F. Ball and Co. Ltd. has released its new flooring installation product guide. The guide provides an overview of all categories of F. Ball products and has been updated to include the most recently released products.

The guide provides detailed information about all of F. Ball’s flooring adhesives, smoothing underlayments, waterproof surface membranes, tapes, tools and accessories. Product listings also include advice about where, when and how to use products, along with technical data.

The guide is intended to be a quick reference tool and features useful product selector charts to help contractors quickly identify the best product for a particular job.

The guide is available to download from the F. Ball website and is also available in print (this year in a handy A5 format). To request a printed copy, email F. Ball at mail@f-ball.co.uk, call 01538 361 633 or send a message via F. Ball’s social media channels. Facebook: F Ball and Co Ltd Twitter: @FBallUK T 01538 361 633

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NEWS Upcycling aesthetic

Highlights from the 2016 event including winner Mark Smurthwaite (centre) receiving the award from Anthea Turner and judge Ian James.

Super fit at the show

The 2017 Flooring Show is getting closer, making it’s annual return to the Harrogate Convention Centre from Sunday 17th September to Tuesday 19th September, for three days of industry leading exhibitors, a wide range of products and popular Show Features.

After its successful comeback in 2016, NICF announced earlier in the year that they would, once again, be running the Carpet Fitter of the Year finals at this years Flooring Show. As one of the sponsors of the competition, The Flooring Show is excited to see Carpet Fitter of The Year return.

The 2017 competition has been taking place throughout the year, with the high standard of this years semi- finalists making the judges job a very difficult one.

A decision has been made and the 6 finalists for the Carpet Fitter of the Year 2017 competition have been announced:

• Darren ash - alfrick, Worcestershire • Jason Draper - Burton Latimer, Northamptonshire • Dan Evans - Huntingdon, Cambridgshire • Rob Harper - Wigan, greater Manchester • Byron Terrett - Llantwit Major,vale of glamorgan • John Wright - Leighton Buzzard, Bedfordshire

The successful finalists will face their final tasks over 17th and 18th September in the Kings Suite of The Flooring Show. Visitors and exhibitors can watch the finals, free of charge, to see what it takes to become Carpet Fitter of The Year.

Congratulations must go to the 2016 winner, Mark Smurthwaite, who was the first winner of the competition after its 15 year hiatus and a huge well done to all who took part in this years competition & we wish the best of luck to all of the finalists!

Another returning feature for 2017 is the Demo Zones. Always popular with visitors and exhibitors alike, the two separate zones run

by FITA, NICF and CFA will focus on different areas of flooring All of the show features are free of charge and can be attended by all visitors and exhibitors. To see the business advisors at the Business Advice Centre, please be aware that, while it’s still free, you will have to book a time slot, for information on how to do this, please take a look at our website, www.theflooringshow.com.

If you’d like more information on all of the show features and to register to attend the show completely free of charge, please look at our website www.theflooringshow.com, we’ve got you covered. www.theflooringshow.com from The Stocklists

at this year’s Domotex in Hannover, Simone Post was a worthy winner in the ‘Best Design in Studio artist Rugs’ category of the Carpet Design awards (CDa) for her vlisco Rug. The rug is exceptionally original, using recycled waste materials from the Dutch brand vlisco’s production of batik fabrics, which are folded and cut, using specially developed techniques, to create a circular rug with a contemporary look.

With this project, the young Dutch designer not only highlights the many exciting possibilities for upcycling scrap materials, but also channels an entirely new aesthetic for ‘floor tapestries’.

Innovative materials are the key to the success of manufacturers such as the Belgian brand Papilio.

Papilio¹s rug Canvas, made from patches of canvas cut from recycled army tents, cross-stitched together with leather thonging, was one of the finalists in the ‘Best Innovation’ category of the Carpet Design Awards in 2016. One of the hallmarks of Papilio¹s collections is the use of recycled materials, such as bicycle inner tubes, car fan belts, cardboard, leather and blankets.

Various weaving techniques are employed Innovative woven textiles for unique carpet to create intriguing designs TrompeL'oeil collection rug, structures and textures © Zollanvari International, Zurich. with these materials. This year, Papilio unveiled its on-trend Rope Hope rug, which was designed

by Sep Verboom as part of the LIVABLE project, and is made from recycled ropes used by fishermen in the Philippines.

Every year in April, the well-known Italian carpet manufacturer Nodus presents a new, visually striking collection of hand-woven and handtufted carpets at the Milan Design Week. Estudio Campana¹s highly original Circus rug for Nodus, made from hemp and rag dolls, impressed the CDA jurors at Domotex back in 2011, when the company was named the winner in the category ‘Best Innovation’. This year¹s Design Week showcased the rugs Bala Perdida and Veneza Carioca by David Elia, the former featuring cartridges and bullet holes as design elements, while the latter incorporates plastic flip-flops.

Meanwhile the British designer Faye Toogood also presented her new collection this year under the title ‘Inventory’. Toogood designed this collection for the Italian carpet manufacturer cc-tapis. For Toogood, it’s all about materials, craft skills, and delight in experimentation. As a result, she introduces entirely new design elements into the surface texture of carpet designs such as her Quilt and Rope.

It is a combination of the traditional weaver¹s art and cutting-edge design that makes contemporary carpets and rugs such a fascinating medium. In January 2017, at the most recent Domotex in Hannover, the Turkish firm Kirkit exhibited a range of flatweave rugs made from recycled hemp, and featuring bold, eye-catching patterning. They represent a unique blend of traditional and contemporary motifs a popular look, much sought-after in today¹s interior design market.

The same applies to Zollanvari¹s Trompe L¹Oeil Roman Empire collection. The design by the Italian label SoFar SoNear won an award in the CDA 2013 ³Best Innovation² category for its successful fusion of Eastern and Western design motifs. The jurors were particularly impressed by the special UV printing technology, which is used to transfer photographic images onto the kilims. www.domotex.de August 2017 65

FEATURE

keeping up with the NiCF

New vice-President, Scott Carter-Dowding (a member for 12 years) reflects on its relevance to today’s trade You’ve heard the name, you’ve seen the logo but what do you really know about the NiCF? Well i would like to take this opportunity to maybe answer a few questions or educate those of you who are not all that sure what we are about.

In brief the NICF was set up way back in 1979 coincidently the same year I was celebrating my first birthday and I‘m sorry to say that unfortunately it has lasted longer than my hair. It is currently the only not for profit trade organization within the domestic flooring industry with the sole intention of promoting excellence in the fields of installation and promoting the skills and excellence of the fitter. In fact it was actually set up by a group of installers for installers who felt that our trade is a highly skilled trade and needed to be recognized for what it is. Nowadays it still has the same beliefs, if not stronger, and is professionally run by a president, vice president, treasurer, council members and a secretariat.

Over the years our industry has and always will be evolving, whether it be in terms of product developments, manufacturing processes, installation techniques or the actual people on the front line, the installers. The skilled labour in this industry is probably the main area for change as fitters are maybe retiring after years of service and passing on their knowledge or the next generation coming into the trade looking to progress their skills with the aim of making a career for themselves - I for one am thankful for the career path I chose as this industry has been good to me and sad as it may be, on the whole I’ve always enjoyed what I do.

The NICF has also had to embrace change as we have to stay up to date with all aspects of our trade which in turn allows us to be the best we can for our members. Our council, which is predominantly made up of practicing floor layers with various years’ experience in the trade, works hard behind the scenes on a voluntary basis; giving up their own free time to help better the member benefits and promote the skills of the floor layer. We also work closely with various manufacturers advising on best practice and installation procedures as well as having representatives who sit on the British Standards Institute (BSi) committee which looks after BS5325. The NICF doesn’t employ anyone and, as a non-profit making organization, any surplus funds are put back into the business and used to promote its members any which way we can.

The advantage of accreditation

So what does the NICF provide the fitter? Well in a word, Accreditation.

NICF accreditations are recognized by many if not all manufacturers, companies and bodies within our trade, categories range from trainee fitter right up to Master Fitter which is our highest and most rewarding accolade. The accreditation is proof to any potential customer that you are not only a skilled tradesman but also that you possess the knowledge and expertise to complete the required installation to the highest of standards. As with any membership there is an annual fee which the NICF try to keep to an absolute minimum as much as possible. I, along with many of my colleagues, feel that the various benefits of membership more than make up for the yearly subscription fee; the free listing in the website Members Directory alone has produced business for me that has returned the fee tenfold (the website receives over 30,000 hits a year).

Another great benefit provided to members is discounts on FITA (The Flooring Industry Training Association) standard training courses run at their fully equipped training centre in Loughborough, Leicestershire. There is a multitude of courses in various disciplines at very competitive prices running on a regular basis which are aimed at individuals wanting to learn the trade from scratch right up to the seasoned fitters looking to master their skills in theirs or any other field of expertise. Contrary to some beliefs the NICF and FITA are not one and the same, the latter is an independent not for profit company in its own right, co-founded by the CFA and NICF back in 1998 with the aim to provide cost effective training in an industry which before had hardly none. Sponsorship of FITA is open to anyone else wanting to support the industry including manufacturers, wholesalers and retailers etc. who feel that what we do is helping the industry and providing a voice for the installers in our trade, we do have the power to make a difference if that difference is affecting the way our industry is viewed.

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“The Master fitter status has been the most rewarding for me and it is something I am proud to promote through my business. My customers contact me not for the best price, although as any business I try to be competitive, but for the quality and skills I possess.”

I myself first joined the NICF as an approved fitter around 12 years ago. I was never one of those people who claimed to be the best thing since sliced bread, in fact I was probably the complete opposite; I think you can learn a lot from people you meet on a day to day basis in this world and I personally made the choice to undergo the assessment process to prove to myself that I could do my job and I won’t lie, it was a daunting task to undertake! At the time I was being assessed by some of the best floor layers in the industry and although I passed my assessment which was the approved category at the time (now re-branded as the ‘fitter’ membership status), I realized how much I had to learn. I am now grateful to say that I class those daunting assessors as friends and it may sound corny but the NICF is like a big family and if ever stuck there is always someone to call on for advice.

Making it as a Master

The Master fitter status has been the most rewarding for me as it has opened various eclectic avenues and is something I am most proud to promote through my business. My customers contact me not for the best price, although as any business I try to be competitive, but for the quality and skills I possess, bearing in mind I have had to work hard to gain these skills and knowledge through countless training courses and research. I would urge anyone to join the NICF if they feel they are a professional installer and highly skilled tradesman in the domestic flooring market as it is the best thing I ever did for my career. I would also advise any and all members to use the accreditation and benefits to their advantage and promote their business in any which way they can, as the saying goes if you’ve got it flaunt it!

We at the NICF council will always try to promote our members but as I know myself you have to make it work for you, you are the best person to sell yourself.

On the whole the NICF is made up of a group of like minded individuals who only want the best for our trade and would be happy to help out any persons involved within the domestic flooring industry; we understand the problems encountered on site as a majority of us are still actively installing floor coverings on a day to day basis, the only difference is we have made a choice and gone that one step further, making the decision to stand in front of a more experienced and knowledgeable person to prove we are a competent installer and deserve to be accredited for that fact.

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Flooring factsheet from Interfloor Specialist underlays – wood & laminate flooring interfloor’s British manufactured specialist underlays for wood and laminate flooring offer some of the best noise reducing performance in the industry. The Duralay Timbermate range includes the best-selling sponge rubber brands Timbermate Excel and Silentfloor gold, a premium underlay with an impressive 53 SONE rating, plus the hardwearing Duratex.

Tests show in-room acoustics can worsen if inferior or lightweight underlays are used with hard flooring; putting a lightweight, air filled, cellular product under wood or laminate creates an echo chamber and more noise, whether it’s generated by scraping furniture, heavy footsteps or reverberation.

While many products on the market claim to be acoustic underlays, their impact test results just don’t compare to the low noise levels of Timbermate underlays which reduce in-room noise by up to 30 per cent. Independent tests prove the Timbermate products, with their superior weight and density, significantly reduce acoustic noise levels and all have achieved low SONE ratings.

Timbermate Excel is a 3.60mm gauge high density resilient rubber underlay; while the top end Silentfloor Gold is a 4.20mm gauge high density resilient rubber underlay.

Both underlays feature Interfloor’s VapourStop membrane, which helps prevent moisture, and branded backing to help differentiate them from inferior copycat products. For installations where moisture is not an issue, Duratex is a heavy-duty 3.60mm gauge high density resilient rubber underlay that offers great performance and excellent value.

Manufactured at Interfloor’s Haslingden site, the three products in the Timbermate range are rated highly in the LEED programme. The underlays are fully recyclable at the end of their life; contain not less than three percent pre-consumer recycled material and 5 LEED points are available if used within 500 miles from the point of production. They also meet or exceed the industry standard for indoor air quality as established by the Carpet and Rug Institute’s Green Label programme.

And for the perfect finishing touch, Interfloor’s accessories include Stikatak edgings to suit all types of floor, including the 9mm Zig Zag which gives a neat transition between laminate/hard flooring and adjacent stretch carpet installation.

For further information, please visit www.interfloor.com

Interfloor manufactures leading brands in the underlay market, Tredaire and Duralay. Recognised by customers as brands of quality and with over 70 years of expertise, they are trusted by users throughout the world.

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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.

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.

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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.

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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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

Crumb

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.

PU foam

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.underlay.com

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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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).

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.

Combination

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Flooring factsheet Carpet trouble-shooter

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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:

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.

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.

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.

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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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.

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 vacuumdrawn 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.

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.

Static 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.

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• sprouting • shading • static • fading • pile reversal • shedding • flattening • soiling

Flattening

Shedding

Flattening will occur as a result of traffic which eventually flattens the pile particularly in the main areas of use.

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’.

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.

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.

Shading

Indentations

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.

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.

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.

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 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.

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Installation Telephone National Institute of Carpet Fitters (NICF) for further information – 0115 958 3077.

This information is given by responsible manufacturers to help you help your customer to make an informed choice.

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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 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.

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• 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

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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

Metro Group www.carpet1st.co.uk Contact: Jill Coward Tel: 01204 393539 jillcoward@carpet1st.co.uk

Key benefits Increase margins • Group purchases to get beneficial rates • Rebates • Exclusive higher-margin products • Special promotions One of the key reasons to join a buying group is to 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.

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Increase sales • Best of both worlds’ proposition • Wider ranges and exclusive products • POS, displays and merchandising support 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.smg-group.co.uk Contact: Mike Reed Tel: 0118 932 3832 info@smg-group.co.uk

Associated Carpet Group www.smartercarpets.co.uk Contact: Richard Moore Tel: 01942 825520 rjmoore65@googlemail.com rmoore@smartercarpets.com

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Flooring factsheet Wool fibre Benefits of Wool Carpet

SAFE

Practical Strong and Resilient – Wool carpet will provide superior performance over many years as it can offer unique resilience and long lasting durability. The natural crimp of wool offers valuable ‘bounce-back’ so that pile compression is resisted and the effects of tracking and shading are reduced – maintaining good appearance over many years.

DURABLE EASYCARE

Easy care – Wool is a natural fibre that has an inbuilt resistance to soiling due to its natural oils and its outer surface of microscopic scales and as a result additional anti-soil treatments are not necessary. Simply vacuuming the carpet will keep it looking good and whilst wool initially repels spills, prompt and complete blotting with white paper towels or an absorbent cloth is advised and will address many household spillages.

Comfort

COMFORT

Soft and Warm – Wool carpet adds luxurious underfoot comfort and warmth to the home and acts as an insulator improving heat retention and energy efficiency.

Peace and Quiet – Wool carpet absorbs sound and cushions the home against echo and room to room noise transfer.

Safety

The Best Carpet Wool Wool carpets have a historic reputation for quality because as a fibre it is known to withstand pressure and have excellent appearance retention properties.

The best wool for carpet production is ‘strong’ wool and this is grown on sheep breeds found in Britain and New Zealand. Most carpets will contain both British Wool and New Zealand Wool because British Wool is more bulky and resilient and offers texture and unique heathery shades to carpet, whilst New Zealand wool is softer and whiter and particularly good for plain, lighter shaded ranges. Combining the two within a blend for carpet yarn gives manufacturers the perfect qualities for carpet.

Wool has yet to be matched by any man-made fibre; it has superior strength and does not need other fibres to improve its performance. However manufacturers choose to use synthetic fibres within the yarn blend for a number of reasons. These include fibre flexibility, dyeing, heat setting, stain resistance, durability and cost. These wool rich compositions offer industry standard carpets which will perform well in the home.

100% wool or 80/20 – 80/10/10 wool rich

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Fire Retardant – Wool is naturally fire resistant, has a slow ignition rate and tests show that it is self extinguishing within seconds. It meets many safety regulations without additional treatments and is favoured in contract locations for this reason.

Fall Friendly – Carpet cushions and so provides a softer floor which protects against serious injury in falls by the very young or the elderly.

Internal Environment Indoor Environment – As a natural ‘smart’ fibre with a complex physical and chemical structure, wool helps to create a balanced atmosphere in the home. It breathes and absorbs humidity in the air, releasing it when the atmosphere becomes dry and helps improve air quality by absorbing airborne toxins in indoor air.

Anti–allergy – The minute scales on the fibre’s surface will hold fine dust until vacuumed which helps to reduce floating particulate in the atmosphere. Wool does not give off harmful emissions or promote the growth of bacteria and wool is not a food source for dust mites.

Eco/Environmental Natural and Sustainable – Grown on sheep, which graze freely, wool is both 100% natural and fully sustainable. As shearing is a necessary part of animal husbandry this means that every year there is a fresh supply of wool available for the carpet manufacturing industry.

Energy Efficient – Wool is energy efficient in the home and also in carpet production.

Biodegradable – Wool fibre is biodegradable in soil and will produce nitrogen, sulphur, carbon dioxide and water which are all plant nutrients.

Environmentally Assessed – Wool is an environmentally responsible fibre that has been measured in terms of its ecological impact. A Life Cycle Analysis study carried out by Leeds University to ISO 14040 standard for British Wool concludes that it compares favourably when measured against man-made fibres.

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Fells Carpets

Birch Distribution Sheffield - see Floorwise page 81

Beds Flooring Bedford 01234 341234 sales@bedsflooring.co.uk www.bedsflooring.co.uk

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 Xylo Wood Flooring London 020 8368 8122 infouk@xyloflooring.com www.xyloflooring.com

North East Fells Carpets Leeds 0113 3071900 carl.cummings@fellscarpets.co.uk www.fellscarpets.co.uk Floorwise (North East) Ltd Birtley - see Floorwise page 81

North West A&A Carpets Manchester 01204 701188 sales@aandacarpets.co.uk www.aandacarpets.co.uk D. M. Miller Ltd Manchester 0161 205 9949 dm.miller@btconnect.com www.dmmillerltd.spaces.lives.com Fells Carpets goole 0113 3071900 carl.cummings@fellscarpets.co.uk www.fellscarpets.co.uk

Birch Distribution Leeds - see Floorwise page 81 Birch Distribution Hull - see Floorwise page 81 Cornerstone Flooring Doncaster - see Floorwise page 81 Cornerstone Flooring East Midlands and Warwickshire 01159 444711 sales@cornerstoneflooring.co.uk www.cornerstoneflooring.co.uk

Salesmark Ltd St Neots - see Floorwise page 81 STS Flooring Distributors Cambridge Tel: 0345 899 1000 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.com

South West

DMS Flooring Supplies Northampton 0845 643 5601 dmsnorthampton@dmsflooringsupplies.co.uk

BL Flooring Supplies Bristol - see Floorwise page 81

Floorwise D & J Ltd Southam - see Floorwise page 81

BL Flooring Supplies gloucester - see Floorwise page 81

J J Wholesale & Distribution Ltd Birmingham 0121 765 4994 jjwholesale@gmx.com

Fitwell Flooring Ltd Redruth - see Floorwise page 81

Matty’s Wholesale Carpets Birmingham 01675 433072 sales@mattys.co.uk

Flooring Supplies (Wessex) amesbury 01980 625888 orders@flooringsupplieswessex.co.uk

STS Flooring Distributors Watford 0345 899 1000 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.com

Salesmark West Ltd amesbury - see Floorwise page 81

Trade Counter Carpets Leicester 0845 604 3055 tradecountercarpets@gmail.com Woodall Brothers Ltd Shrewsbury - see Floorwise page 81

Fitwell Flooring Ltd Newton abott - see Floorwise page 81

Solent Wholesale Carpet West Sussex 01243 774623 sales@solentwholesale.co.uk www.solentwholesale.co.uk see page 18 for details STS Flooring Distributors Thame (Oxford) 0345 899 1000 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.com

Choice Flooring Manchester - see Floorwise page 66 MCA Floorwise Ltd Morecambe - see Floorwise page 66 Millbrook Carpets Darwen 01254 703999 millbrookcarpets@live.co.uk

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The Stocklists South East Acorn Carpet Accessories Bromley, kent - see Floorwise page 81 Ashmount Flooring Supplies Ltd Tottenham 0208 808 2158 sales@ashmountflooring.co.uk www.ashmountflooringsupplies.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 Kent Flooring Supplies Ltd Chatham 01634 668668 sales@kentflooring.co.uk www.kentflooring.co.uk 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

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Rackhams London 020 8531 9225 sales@rackhamsltd.co.uk www.rackhamsltd.co.uk see page 17 for details Salesmark Lancing - see Floorwise page 81 Solent Wholesale Carpet West Sussex 01243 774623 sales@solentwholesale.co.uk www.solentwholesale.co.uk see page 18 for details STS Flooring Distributors Orpington/Croydon 0345 899 1000 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.com Trade Carpet London Wimbledon 0208 247 3891 sales@tradecarpet.com www.tradecarpet.com

Wales

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 81 Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd Belfast - see Floorwise page 81 Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd Limerick - see Floorwise page 81 TCS “The Carpet Specialists” Co. Louth 00353 429 351 351 info@tcsthecarpetspecialists.com www.tcsthecarpetspecialists.com

Matty’s Wholesale Carpets Birmingham 01675 433072 sales@mattys.co.uk Selected Rugs & Matting Cardiff 0844 8360650 customerservices@selectedrugs.co.uk www.selectedrugs.co.uk

Scotland Flanagan Flooring Distributors glasgow Business Park Baillieston Tel: 0141 773 1122 sales@flanagan-flooring.com www.flanagan-flooring.com MCD Scotland Uddingston glasgow 01698 808000 mcdscotland@mcd.co.uk www.mcdscotland.co.uk Neil Smith Ltd glasgow - see Floorwise page 81

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Flooring factsheet Carpet types Tip Sheared

Random Sheared

Level Loop

Multi-Level Loop

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.

BONDED Bonded carpets (sometimes called ‘fibre-bonded’ or ‘fusion bonded’) are created by firing fibres into an adhesive material – the fibres are not stitched into the backing in any way. The technique is principally used for commercial carpet tiles.

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CUT PILE

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.

CUT AND LOOP 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.

Berber

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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.

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