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StainAway 2015

StainAway is the leading brand for stain resistant carpet within the UK carpet industry. All products under the brand are known for their excellent stain resistant properties, hard wearing and long lasting appearance. All our StainAway products come with a free StainAway Warranty and Wear Guarantee lasting either 10 years, 15 years or 20 years. StainAway is the market leader, bringing new and exciting products to Carpet retailers by continually investing into the brand and keeping in front of the competition.

EVERYBODY HAS A SOFT SIDE

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iSense is an innovative new fibre developed

by Associated Weavers that brings you both performance and softness. This new unique product promotes an extremely soft polyamide yarn that outperforms any other carpet when it comes to softness and comfort.

Launched in 2014 the success of iSense has allowed Associated Weavers to invest into more product developments under this unique brand for 2015 as it expands within the retail carpet trade. iSense adds another dimension to broadloom carpet.

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performance. IVINCI SDO Stainaway yarn gives the carpet super soft handle, lustre, high bulk and outstanding stain resistant performance.

All Invictus products come with a 20 Year Stain and Wear Warranty. Supported by new eye catching display units, Invictus is the new Associated brand for today’s carpet market.

Associated Weavers Sales: 01422 431100 Email: salesuk@awe.be

Invictus is the latest revelation that will be launched by Associated Weavers in 2015. The collection comprises of four qualities offering unbeatable softness and performance. Invictus is manufactured using our new polypropylene IVINCI SDO Stainaway yarn and will incorporate our new fusion bac for further comfort and

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Columbia

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The Leading Country Wide Carpet & Flooring Suppliers We can supply you with virtually any make of carpet and flooring at GUARANTEED maker’s list price.......

Delivered direct to business premises FREE OF CHARGE. For a Speedy and Efficient Service

Call US NOW!!!

020 8443 3322 sales@columbiaflooring.co.uk www.columbiaflooringplc.co.uk Opening Times: Monday - Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm Saturday 8.30am to 12 noon Tel: 0208 443 3322 Fax: 0208 805 2346 TRAFALGAR TRADING ESTATE, JEFFREYS ROAD, ENFIELD , MIDDLESEX, EN3 7TY.

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The people who care about your business NORTH WEST

SCOTLAND ALAN CAIRNIE EAST SCOTLAND

ALAN CHEETHAM GREATER MANCHESTER M: 07966 263571 acheetham@furlongflooring.com

M: 07976 311434 acairnie@furlongflooring.com

COLIN RICHFORD WEST SCOTLAND

MARK DOWSON MERSEYSIDE, WIRRAL & N. WALES M: 07980 786264 mdowson@furlongflooring.com

RICHARD COMBOY CUMBRIA, CHESHIRE & FYLDE COAST

M: 07970 163372 crichford@furlongflooring.com

WALES & SOUTH WEST

M: 07970 269730 rcomboy@furlongflooring.com TIM BAILEY S.E. WALES & HEREFORDSHIRE

M: 07794 048414 tbailey@furlongflooring.com

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

Preston Sales tel: 01772 696787 fax: 01772 311921

Gloucester Sales tel: 0845 520 0800 fax: 01452 222515

London Sales tel: 01322 628707 fax: 01322 698733 enquiries@furlongflooring.co.uk 8

YORKSHIRE & NORTH EAST RAY ANDREW EAST LANCS, W.YORKS

M: 07973 719801 randrew@furlongflooring.com

DES BEST NORTH EAST, EAST COAST

M: 07968 828516 dbest@furlongflooring.com

REG SYKES SOUTH YORKSHIRE

M: 07973 403450 rsykes@furlongflooring.com

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MIDLANDS CHRIS ALLCOCK NOTTS, DERBYSHIRE & LINCS M: 07872 964685 callcock@furlongflooring.com

WESLEY GRAHAM LEICESTER, WARWICKSHIRE M: 07968 324598 wgraham@furlongflooring.com

MIKE SHUTT BIRMINGHAM/ STAFFORDSHIRE, SHROPSHIRE M: 07970 158594 mshutt@furlongflooring.com

LONDON

TONY CONWAY BEDS, NORTHANTS, OXON & BUCKS

JOHN AKIEN S.W LONDON, SURREY (INS. M25)

M: 07791 891025 tonyconway@furlongflooringltd.co.uk

M: 07791 891024 johnakien@furlongflooringltd.co.uk

PETER FLETCHER HAMPSHIRE, DORSET & SURREY (OUTSIDE M25) M: 07816 217561 peterfletcher@furlongflooringltd.co.uk

PAUL LOVELL NORFOLK, SUFFOLK & CAMBS M: 07816 217549 paullovell@furlongflooringltd.co.uk

IAN ROBERTSON EAST & WEST SUSSEX M: 07816 217563 ianrobertson@furlongflooringltd.co.uk

SIMON BROWN MIDDLESEX, W. LONDON, BERKSHIRE M: 07816 217550 simonbrown@furlongflooringltd.co.uk

RAYMOND SMITH ESSEX

M: 07816 217565 raymondsmith@furlongflooringltd.co.uk

DARREN SPENDIFF KENT

M: 07791 890861 darrenspendiff@furlongflooringltd.co.uk

DAREN STEDMAN N, N W & E LONDON, HERTFORDSHIRE M: 07816 217548 darenstedman@furlongflooringltd.co.uk

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LATEST COLOURS!

pastelle

A stunning start to your sales in 2015...

The latest launch from Regency Carpets builds on the success of 2014 best-seller Trident Heathers to create a family of products including the Highlights and Pastelle ranges to oer 36 smart options!

Carefree Prestige fibre

12 on-trend HIGHLIGHT colours

4 & 5 metre widths

12 subtle PASTELLE colours

10 year wear & stain warranty

12 popular HEATHERS

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Kingsmead Carpets Relay Park, Relay Drive Tamworth, B77 5PR. UK

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

WOOL LOOP

New range Berber Loop, 100% wool in 4m & 5m widths and a very competitive price point

WOOL TWIST

New range Roxburgh, 80/20 twist in contemporary colours and very competitive price points

CLEANEASY

New range Fabulous, 3 pile weights, 4m & 5m widths, and (guess what), very competitive price points There has never been a better time to trade with

NEW MODULAR WALL UNITS for WOOL LOOP, WOOL TWIST & CLEANEASY products

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 Wendy Hutcheson - 07980 7372788 (KW IV PH PA AB DD KY FK G ML KA) wendy.hutcheson@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Joe Bradley - 07773 046 384 (HU YO HG TS DN DH LN) joe.bradley@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Hamish Maclean- 07968 563 016 (DL EH CA DG SR NE TD) Hamish.maclean@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Craig Crossland - 07980 737 283 (BL M SK OL S HD HX BD LS WF) craig.crossland@kingsmeadsales.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

Discontinued Ranges

Paloma, Enjoyment, Perfect, Virtuoso, Georgian Nice & Natural Berber Loop.

Colin Arber - 07976 749552 (CO CB IP NR PE) colin.arber@kingsmead-sales.co.uk 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 David Barton - 07977 112 095 (CT TN BN RH BR CR SM KT) david.barton@kingsmead-sales.co.uk David Guscott - 07773 048 574 (ME DA RM SS IG EN N E SE) david.guscott@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Glenn Baker - 07791 890 441 (TR PL TQ EX TA DT BA BS) glenn.baker@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

Berber Loop

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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Summer’s Here!

Enjoy the season with London’s Leading Independent Flooring Distributor, check out our products, either by chatting with our knowledgeable team on 020-8531-9225 or follow the modern route via www.rackhamsltd.com!

NATURAL EFFECT

TWISTS - STAIN RESIST

VINYL / SMOOTH FLOORING

Blenheim Berber Cashmere 4&5M Cheltenham Gold Dedham Vale Gold Fields Ivory Coast 2015 London Life 4&5M Lothian Wool Berber + Stripes 4&5M Moods Promenade Rocca Sloane Square 4&5M Southern Chic 4&5M

Atmosphere Dalton Dublin Heather Dublin Twist 2015 Echo Twist 4&5M Fairfield Creations 2015 Fascination 4&5M Heathertwist Supreme 40 4&5M Heathertwist Elite 50 4&5M Hoxton Heathers Paramount Twist 4&5M Peerless Twist Peerless Plain Pembridge 2013 4&5M Sensit Supreme 4&5M Salisbury Twist Sumptuous Style 4&5M Stainbeater Select Stainsafe Heritage Heathers Luxury Stainsafe Moorland Twist/Stripes Startwist Edition 30 4&5M Startwist Supreme 40 4&5M Startwist Elite 50 4&5M Super Peerless Twist X-tra Twist 4&5M

Black Jack XL Eclipse 2012 - Part I Eclipse 2012 - Part II Luxury Comfort Luxury Life Luxury Value Southern Comfort Starlight Techno-Safe

SAXONY / SHAG PILE American Trend Eastern Splendour 4&5M Granada 4&5M Grand Slam Peerless Peerless Heathers Salt n’ Pepper 2014 4&5M Saxon King 2015 Super Peerless Super Peerless Heathers Sweet Seduction 4&5M Turkish Delight 4&5M

CORD, NEEDLEPUNCH & ENTRANCE MATTING Bedford Gel Big Hit Canterbury Gel Hippo Mat Gala 2013 Gala Stripes Magnum Mat Magnus Mat Scorpio 2013 Supacord

REVOLUTIONARY LVT FLOORING FROM EARTHWERKS® & CAVALIO Conceptline Jupiter Tempo Tempo Classic (Stock) Tempo Clic Projectline (Stock)

CARPET TILES Bedford Cord Canterbury Capital City Capital Plus Heuga 727

TWISTS - WOOL Discovery 4&5M Eden Twist 40/50 4&5M Iconic Twist 40/50 4&5M Inspire Twist 40 Palace Twist 50/60 4&5M The Berber Twist Collection 40/50 4&5M Ultimate Textures 4&5M Ultimate Berber Twist 4&5M Ultimate Twist 40/50 4&5M Ultimate Luxury 4&5M

GRAPHICS / CONTRACT GELS Arena Endurance Marathon

Check out our latest price guide update!

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 Balterio and Krono laminate ranges.

Vinyl, Vinyl, Vinyl! We have freshened up our Vinyl ranges with the launch of the new ‘Luxury’ vinyl collection. With three thicknesses and two wear layers to choose from, these new products will help you meet all your customer’s needs. Call your Sales Exec now for a full set of the three sample books…Luxury Value, Luxury Life & Luxury Comfort. In addition to that we have a vast range of ‘soft feel’ carpets on the shelf, ready for next day delivery! Ask for samples of our ‘Peerless’ collection, they really are the leaders in the field when you take value into account!

Area Sales Executives Michael Younger London North 07881-502506

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Peter Lawrence London SW Postals, Surrey (West of A24), Beds, Berks, Bucks, Herts (West of A1) 07881-502508

Paul Henson Essex (Outside M25) Cambs, Suffolk, Herts (East of A1) 07837-295379

Phil Wheeler London SE Postals, Kent, Surrey (East of A24) & Sussex 07881-502507

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Solent Wholesale Carpet Company Ltd CARPET, FLOORCOVERING & ACCESSORY WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTORS Telephone: 01243 774623 Fax: 01243 533636 E-mail: sales@solentwholesale.co.uk Website: www.solentwholesale.com Zola Park, Barnfield Drive, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 6UX.

CHECK STOCK, PLACE ORDERS AND MANAGE YOUR ACCOUNT 24/7 ALL THROUGH OUR WEBSITE

Oxford, Berks, Bucks, Beds, Hants, Middlesex & Herts. . . . . Ian Cardrick, i.cardrick@solentwholesale.co.uk, Sussex E & W, Surrey, South London & Kent . . . . . . . . . . . . John Robson, j.robson@solentwholesale.co.uk, Hants, Wilts, Dorset, Somerset, Gloucs, & I.O.W. . . . . . . . . . . . Adam Ayling, a.ayling@solentwholesale.co.uk, Accessary Sales and IT Specialist (All Areas) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Luke Crooks, luke@solentwholesale.co.uk, VICTORIA Aura Colonial EasiCare - Full Collection EasiCare Morton EasiCare Heartland First Impressions Options 288 Royal Victoria Strathmore Collection LANO Campus X-treme Forum Heather Twist Elite Heather Twist Supreme Pembridge Twist Portman Star Twist Collection 30/40/50 BALTA Atlas Big Hit Lothian Wool Berber Luxury Heritage Heather Highland Tweed Gala Cord-all options in stock Gala Edition Melrose Moorland Twist More Noble Noble Heathers Paramount Riva Twist Saxon King Sensit Saxony Shepherd Twist Stainsafe Fantasy Techno LUSOTUFO Celtic Horizon Mandaly Safi Sahara Sintra Boucle Superb Twist Tangier Titan & Tital Diagonal Twist Berber Unique Valencia Venus Saxony Wool Dream Wool Heaven DOMO Playground Scorpio

CORMAR Apollo Apollo Plus Home Counties Heathers Home Counties Plains Living Naturals Malabar Oaklands 32 Oaklands 42 Oaklands 50 Natural Berber Twist Primo Choice Super/Elite Primo Excellence Primo Plus Sensation Sensation Feeling Sensation Heathers Sensation Twist BROCKWAY Amore Stripe Collection Avanti Cavendish Collection Cresta 40/Cresta 50 Dimensions Jubilee Collection Orion/Orion Major Portland IVC Atlas - New colours Classic Limestone Comfylux Extra Comfytex Expressions Fusion Isafe Apex Isafe One Isafe First Master Grip Planet Presto Rooms Supercomforts Tile Styles Titanium Ultimate Design Ultimate Oak Ultimate Minerals Ultimate Timber Victoria Woodmark MOHAWK CARPETS Century Collection - Century - Half Century Freedom Gel Limited Presidential Collection - Independence - Freedom (4&5M) - Splendour - Super Freedom (4&5M)

mobile: 07973 406329 mobile: 07973 898453 mobile: 07973 406799 mobile: 07966 664379

IDEAL carpets Ascot/Aintree Country Heather Supreme Dublin Dublin Heathers Endurance Fashion/Gallery Grass Collection Mars Motor Car Pronto vinyls Athena Celtic Stone - New Colours Comfort Grip Flexifloor Hermes Jazz Magnum Orion Sherwood Oak Studio entrance matting Alicante Heavy Tread Orotex - Ceylon Orotex - Magnum Orotex - Matrix MISCELLANEOUS BAJONG Silken Rugs Khartoum BEST WOOL CARPETS Globe CAVALIER Celebrations Country Collection Hamlet Parish and Village CLASSIS CARPETS Toros Exclusive LEIGH SPINNERS Atlas Velour MILLENNIUM WEAVERS Desire THOMAS WITTER Innovations 50oz & 60oz PARAGON Toccarre Carpet Tiles

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

Our reps and sales office would be pleased to answer all enquiries. Our last Price List is dated July/August 2015.

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Tel: 01422 374417 or 01422 371226 Fax: 01422 377452 Email: sales@edeltelenzocarpets.co.uk www.edeltelenzocarpets.co.uk Unit B7 Warhurst Road, Lowfields Business Park, Elland, W. Yorkshire HX5 9DF Diversity

CUSTOMER SATISFACTION

OUR SALES TEAM

“As part of our quality policy, we continue to strive for consistently high customer satisfaction. That is why we undertook a customer satisfaction survey, earlier this year, and we are proud to be able to report that we received very positive feedback from our customers,” says Phil Hartley, MD Edel Telenzo.

“With an average satisfaction of 8.3, our customers have awarded us for years of hard work, dedication and our strong focus on quality of service.” This is a very good score, but Edel Telenzo will not be sitting on their laurels: “Our customers have also expressed their opinion on what they find important and where we can still improve. We are taking those remarks on board and will put focus on those issues the coming period,” says Hartley. Edel Telenzo would like to thank all retailers that participated in the survey.

NEW COLOURS

Greater London, Surrey, Kent, Middlesex, East & West Sussex John A Constable T: 01622 685397 M: 07836 734322 E: john@jcagencies.co.uk Yorkshire & North Lincs John Alsop T: 01904 762471 M: 07860 572220 E: alsopagencies@yahoo.co.uk Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset Brendan Hart M: 07850 130221 E: a.b.hart@btinternet.com Lincs, Leics, Northants, Notts, Derbyshire, North East Jim Osborne M: 07738 642934 E: j.osborne@edeltelenzocarpets.co.uk Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire Niall Martin M: 07866 735772 E: niall.martin@me.com

Now available: the new colours in Barbican, Chelsea and Paddington.

South Wales, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire Andrew Jefferies M: 07831 457102 E: adj.agencies@btinternet.com Lancashire, Cumbria & Isle of Man, Gtr Manchester, Cheshire, North Wales John Rostron M: 07973 733208 E: johnrostron@aol.com

Chelsea 216 Pumice

Barbican 262 Marble

East Anglia, Bedfordshire, Cambs, Essex, Herts, Norfolk, Suffolk Jonathan Hart T: 01621 817992 M: 07889 264466 E: jonathanhart66@hotmail.co.uk West Midlands Paul Brewer T: 0121 4277117 M: 07798 745181 E: paulbrewer21@hotmail.com Scotland James Hall M: 07787 140136 F: 0131 343 3353 E: jameshall195@btinternet.com Channel Islands, Isle of Wight contact sales office T: 01422 374 417

Chelsea 222 Humus

Paddington 229 Dust

Northern Ireland, Ulster & Leinster Gary O’Boyle M: 07831 220675 E: goboyle@ntlworld.com Republic of Ireland, Munster & Connaught Larry White M: 00353862594126 E: thelarwhite@hotmail.com

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Fax:+44 0845 644 9191 info@westonhammer.com www.hammercarpets.com

Jacs Designer tonal loop pile in 100% Wool available in 4m and 5m widths.

Natural Lines Super luxurious 100% Wool loop pile available in 4m and 5m widths.

Natural Weave A unique 5m wide wool flatweave in a subtle herringbone design with a stripe option.

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We are pleased to announce our new in-store display for 2015.

Please contact our Sales office or your local Sales Agent to pre-order yours.

A stylish heavy domestic tonal loop pile in 100% Wool, available in 4m and 5m widths.

Oklahoma A heavy domestic berber loop pile in 100% Wool available in 4m and 5m widths.

Supreme Stripe A heavy domestic tonal stripe in 100% Wool loop pile.

Supreme Boucle Our best selling level loop 100% Wool product available in 12 up to the minute colours in both 4m and 5m widths.

A chunky luxurious loop pile in 100% Wool available in 4m and 5m widths.

Sisal Boucle and Sisal Berber Natural fibre textured loop pile ranges in two styles.

The Stone Fibre Collection Our unique flat woven quality in many fashion styles and colours available in 4m and 5m widths.

Orlando A chunky loop quality with a thick latex backing for a luxurious feel.

Designer Stripe A loop pile multi colour stripe in 100% Wool.

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Tel: 01429 892555 Fax: 01429 892560 www.whitestone.co.uk www.hughmackay.co.uk sales@whitestone.co.uk Head Office: View Logistics, ParkView Road East, Hartlepool, TS25 1HT

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Tartanesque by Hugh Mackay is a collection of ten 7-row axminster plaid designs in modern shades. All at a very competitive price. The range very well received at the recent buying group show in Solihul. Sampling and Point of Sale is available now from the Hugh Mackay Sales team.

VINCE HOLDEN (Sales Director) Head Office M 07900 262434 E vince@hughmackay.co.uk JOHN STUART Scotland M 07860 565200 E david@orchardcorporate.com GEORGE STUART Scotland M 07860 366092 E gstuart@whitestone.co.uk BECKY GIBBONS North East and Cumbria M 07970 491215 E rebann2@btinternet.com JOHN ALSOP Yorkshire M 07860 572220 E alsopagencies@yahoo.co.uk JOHN ROSTRON North West /North Wales M 07973 733208 E johnrostronagencies@hotmail.com STEVE FURNISS East Midlands M 07773 384787 E furnissagencies@btinternet.com DEAN STANLEY West Midlands M 07572 758010 E dean189@btinternet.com DAVID MAY Oxordshire, Wiltshire, Hamshire, Bristol, Gloucestershire, South Wales M 07976 204778 E mayatthelimes@talktalk.net BRENDAN HART South West M 07850 130221 E a.b.hart@btinternet.com ROBIN SAUNDERS Norfolk, Suffolk, Cambs, Nth Essex M 07968 344892 E rsagencies2004@aol.com MIKE ALP South East / South London M 07770 861441 E alp.michael@googlemail.com DAVE MARNEY North London / Home Counties M 07794 221443 E d-marney@sky.com NICK WOOD Central London M 07976 945505 E nick@essentialflooring.co.uk GARY OBOYLE Northern Ireland M 07831 220675 E goboyle@ntlworld.com LARRY WHITE Republic of Ireland M 03862 594126 E thelarwhite@hotmail.com MALCOLM HOYLE Liverpool M 07860 772608 E malcolm.hoyle@btinternet.com

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Carpet&FlooringReview Authentic appeal

Polyflor has launched the Designatex collection of textile backed luxury sheet vinyl home flooring. The stylish yet practical range includes 12 wood effect and 6 stone effect designs.

To complement both traditional and modern interiors, the wood collection features a variety of wood species and layouts including three classic parquet designs. These wood designs accurately replicate the warmth, grain detail and natural textures of real wood planks for an authentic finish.

Recreating the tones, textures and natural rock formations of real stone tiles, the Designatex stone collection includes limestone, slate and paving effect designs in three layouts: slim tiles, random tile placement and varied tile widths. Each design has been developed to create an eye-catching abstract effect which would be costly to replicate using stone tiles.

Available in 2, 3 and 4 metre widths to accommodate larger living spaces, UK manufactured Designatex has a 3.0mm gauge and 0.3mm wear layer with SureTread R10 slip resistance to help prevent slips in the home.

The UltraComfort soft textile layer on the underside of Designatex provides warmth and comfort underfoot, whilst aiding in reducing noise transfer between rooms with a 17dB impact sound reduction. The innovative textile backing helps to mask any minor subfloor unevenness or surface texture whilst being lightweight and easy to handle. Designatex flooring can also be loose laid in most homes, eliminating the need for adhesive and allowing for quicker installations. Its textile backing allows it to be laid over damp subfloors where a Relative Humidity (Rh) of 90% is not exceeded.

With a 15 year domestic guarantee, Designatex features Polyflor’s renowned CleanShield PUR polyurethane reinforcement which helps prevent stains and scuff marks allows for a simple polish-free cleaning regime. Designatex is 100% recyclable and also achieves Indoor Air Comfort Gold certification for low VOC emissions.

T 0161 767 1111

www.polyflor.com

Style conscious Crown

With six new introductions, Crown Floors has given its 13-strong range a major overhaul for 2015, keeping the brand at the forefront of super stylish carpet for the home. One highlight of this new line-up comes in Lauderdale & Stripes, a unique take on coordinated stripe collections thanks to its wool yarn.

Made from 100% Pure British Wool, the loop pile Lauderdale & Stripes raises the bar for these styles that are more commonly associated with cut pile polypropylene ranges, setting a sophisticated tonal stripe with matching Berber plains for a coordinated look that upholds the appeal of natural looking wool carpet.

Crown’s James Caldwell, said: “In a loop pile construction that gives the range a very on-trend feel, Lauderdale & Stripes really helps to put wool carpet firmly on the radar of the style conscious homeowner, proving it is not just a fibre for a more mature audience, but something that can appeal to buyers of all ages. With Lauderdale the appeal of wool is very much alive.”

Six tonal stripes are paired to eight Berber plains in evocative natural hues.The end result is a beautiful organic rendition of one of the biggest trends in modern carpet. Berber plains are available in four and five-metre widths, while stripes are available in four-metre wide only.

T 0800 0773301

www.crownfloors.co.uk

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NEWS Carpet’s new generation

In a sophisticated neutral palette that reflects the strong trend for grey with eight different hues, Tynedale Twist is the latest StainSafe carpet from Balta Broadloom.

Perfect for retailers looking for carpet that captures the latest in interior style, Tynedale Twist’s tenth gauge cutpile makes a thoroughly modern and elegant statement that will appeal to the new generation of carpet buyers that are now hunting for carpets that look luxurious rather than trying to copy a natural aesthetic. Thanks to StainSafe yarn, this hot new range also dials into the demand for carpet that is easy to look after, another big attraction for younger buyers.

“There is certainly great demand for grey right now, but we are also starting to see a shift in buying attitudes towards carpet too, particularly as a new generation of carpet buyers less loyal to wool enter the scene,” comments Geert Vanden Bossche, marketing director, Balta Broadloom. “This new buyer is more focused on how easy spills will clean up and has an appreciation for a more luxurious manmade aesthetic, yet also want value, making Tynedale Twist an ideal carpet.”

A two-ply yarn emphasises the modern essence of Tyendale while also helping the carpet to better recovery and longevity, a fact mirrored in the 10year wear and 15year stain warranties.

Combined with a total of 12 colours and four and fivemetre width options, this bleach cleanable introduction from Balta Broadloom is well positioned to establish itself as a popular range for retailers right across the UK. T +32 56 62 22 11 www.baltagroup.com

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Indulgence is bliss

With sumptuous softness that demands to be touched, Gentle Bliss is the latest introduction from Lano Carpets using their luxurious SmartStrand Silk fibre.

The new range brings a sense of blissful indulgence thanks to the lavish 11.5mm pile height of this 1/10th gauge Saxony carpet, and exclusive textile backing used enhanced underfoot comfort. Available in 16 colours including contemporary bolds such as purple and granite, as well as natural tones including camel, almond and ivory, Gentle Bliss is a carpet perfect for today’s modern home.

“We’ve certainly seen a move towards carpet that offers a luxurious finish from an audience less committed to wool and Gentle Bliss is our answer to this,” comments Birger Karlsson, Sales Director UK & Ireland for the Belgian manufacturer. “Younger buyers are certainly more open to alternative fibres and are hunting for silk-like qualities that give an opulent look, yet they also want carpets that are easier to look after and again thanks to SmartStrand Silk, Gentle Bliss delivers.”

This new Lano introduction bears all the low maintenance qualities that have made SmartStrand popular, offering outstanding stain protection and cleanability, with stains removed quickly and effectively with a diluted beach solution. True low maintenance carpet for the home, Gentle Bliss also offers exceptional durability, providing long-term appearance retention and recovery far more than more traditional stain resistant fibres can offer.

Of course, SmartStrand Silk still uses bio-based content derived from corn found in the original SmartStrand fibre, for lower environmental impact, a story that also holds kudos for buyers: Available in four and five-metre widths, Gentle Bliss comes with a Heavy Domestic rating.

T 00800 5266 5266

www.lano.com

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Introducing Greystoke Welcome 13 warming natural colourways in 100% Easy Clean 1/10th cutpile for a carpet as easy and comfortable as it is beautiful.

sales@crownfloors.co.uk - Hotline 0800 077 3301

www.crownfloors.co.uk

NEWS Marble marvel

Seen in everything from luxury hotels to ‘affordable’ everyday luxury objects such as spice grinders from Tom Dixon, Martini glasses from Lee Broom and even mimicked in the fine bone china Carrara tableware from Dibbern, there is no doubt that marble is one of the hottest interior looks of the moment.

As always, Avenue is right on cue with the brand new Rapallo Marble cushion flooring from its Ultimate Elements collection, capturing the elegance and refinement of this luxurious finish. With the trend identified

by Avenue’s on-the-pulse design team, the brand has developed three key looks on the marble theme, encompassing light, neutral and dramatic.

A perfect replication of the unique patina of this treasured surface, Rapallo Marble is destined for great things:

Grey goes global

The rise of grey is well documented in carpet, but the trend has been strengthening in wood and tile floor finishes too. Grey woods and stones have been big news in mainland Europe for a while now and Leoline is finally seeing growing demand for the look in the UK too.

Shaking off its cold and austere reputation for something far more soothing and welcoming, grey has turned from ‘small risk’ into ‘best seller’. Showing in new and existing designs in the Tile Styles collection as well as woods such as Woodmark’s San Remo and Luxury Woods’ Camargue, grey is very much in the limelight in Leoline’s 2015 line-up.

“Marble is everywhere at the moment and so it was a must for us to bring it into the Avenue portfolio,” comments Victoria Hemelaer, product manager, Avenue. “We’ve taken a close look at the detail, noting an almost vein-like quality interrupting shifting tone on tone, bringing it to life in three hues that pay careful attention to the natural colour and variation in marble. A truer replication in flooring will be harder to find and we are really excited about the power of this design.”

As part of the Ultimate Element collection, Rapallo Marble features Superguard for added scuff protection and easier maintenance, as well as Avenue’s Natural Look & Feel technology for a more realistic look without compromising underfoot comfort and warmth. In two, three and four-metre widths, Rapallo Marble can bring uninterrupted stunning looks to halls, kitchens and living spaces, a 15-year wear warranty testament to its quality.

T 0800 032 3970

www.avenuefloors.co.uk

“As a European-wide brand we’ve seen grey rise to prominence in mainland Europe and now the UK is catching up,” says Victoria Hemelaer, product manager, Leoline. “Whether it is on the back of the colour’s growth in carpet, or indicative of a broader trend, there is no doubt that grey is beginning to replace typical ‘honey’ oak or yellow limestone tones for a more sophisticated look that is equally as warm and no less inviting.”

Thanks to the design flexibility of cushion flooring, Leoline is able to respond faster to the latest interior styles, making it a great brand for retailers wanting flooring for fashion savvy homeowners, a generation in-tune with the practical advantages of cushion flooring too. Quiet, comfortable and easy to look after, cushion flooring from Leoline performs impeccably, no matter what the shade of grey.

T 0800 032 3970

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www.leoline.co.uk

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NOW IN STOCK

Introducing the latest innovation in luxury vinyl sheet flooring, Designatex is a collection of textile backed flooring available in 18 classic and contemporary wood and stone designs.

Available in 2, 3 and 4m widths Can be loose laid over damp subfloors* 17dB Impact Sound Reduction Polyflor PUR for polish-free maintenance R10 slip resistance 0.3mm wear layer, ideal for light commercial interiors * Can be installed up to 20m2 loose laid on to damp subfloor which is smooth and flat. A Relative Humidity (Rh) of 90% should not be exceeded.

2/3/4 metre widths

17dB

R10

A Polyflor at Home collection www.polyflorathome.com

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NEWS Open not shut case

F. Ball and Co. Ltd.'s low emission flooring adhesive, Styccobond F3 LE, along with high performance Stopgap 1200 Pro smoothing underlayment and Stopgap 400 Repair compound, has been used to install new floorcoverings at the flagship 'Hawkshead' Family Outdoor Outfitters store while allowing the store to remain open for trade. Flooring contractors from St Ann's Warehouse, in Stoke on Trent, were contracted to refurbish the 480m2 floor at the shop in Hawkshead, Cumbria, by B3 Shopfitting.

Mark Chapman, Managing Director at St Ann's Warehouse, said: "We were under pressure to complete the floor refurbishment with as little impact on business in the store as possible, which is why we went straight for F. Ball products.�

Contractors first removed existing carpets and checked that the concrete subfloor was sufficiently dry for work to go ahead. Minor cracks and pockmarks within the concrete were patch repaired using Stopgap 400 Repair, a fast setting, rapid drying compound designed for repairing internal floors. Once the patch repairs had dried, 3mm of minimum preparation, maximum performance smoothing underlayment, Stopgap 1200 Pro, was used to smooth the subfloor. Voted Product of the Year by flooring contractors and industry professionals in the prestigious 2014 CFA/CFJ Flooring Industry Awards, Stopgap 1200 Pro is designed for use directly over old adhesive residues, including bitumen and carpet tile tackifiers, without the need for a primer. With a working time of 20 minutes and a walk-on time of just 60 minutes, Stopgap 1200 Pro was ready to receive new floorcoverings in the store after only four hours.

Contractors were required to close off and refurbish individual areas of the busy outdoor activities store separately, while the store was open to the public. In order to create the minimum possible impact on shoppers in Hawkshead, F. Ball's Styccobond F3 LE low emission flooring adhesive, which is ideal for use in the most sensitive environments, was used to adhere new carpets to the subfloor.

T 01538 361 633

www.f-ball.co.uk

Spray stays ahead

The popularity of F592C Contact Spray Adhesive goes from strength to strength as it is now available in 17kg canisters - the only adhesive solution installers should need for larger scale applications.

Simultaneously saving time, money and effort, the 17kg option contains adhesive to cover up to 150 square metres of surface area, focusing on convenience as well as product performance, typical traits of the floorwise brand. Combining super fast spray action with fantastic bond strength, F592C comprises a high solid/low solvent ratio, ensuring more adhesive is left on the floor when tested against more solvent-based competitor products. Equating to a stronger bond for the same level of coverage, F592C is a simple solution for bonding the widest range of materials.

These include but are not limited to carpet, matting, rubber or most vinyls, bonding onto wood, metal, concrete or stone; F592C is a truly versatile, fast-fixing option, this one-part synthetic adhesive helping to achieve flawless finishes no matter the type of job.

Further to these impressive attributes, floorwise F592C’s directional nozzle offers sublime control for a tidy finish, however tricky the task at hand. With the ability to withstand high temperatures, so ideal for use over underfloor heating or on public transport vehicles, this handy container is set to make the lives of flooring installers simple.

T 01509 673974 www.floorwise.co.uk

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Master refreshers

The first qualified Quick-Step Master Installers are now heading back to the Academy to take part in the Master Installer Refresher Course and keep hold of their much-coveted badge.

Roll out the buckets

F. Ball has introduced new, 15-litre rectangular buckets for its Styccobond F41 carpet tile tackifier, designed to allow contractors to apply the adhesive using a roller dipped directly into the bucket, offering greater convenience, time savings and less waste.

Styccobond F41 is a solvent free acrylic polymer emulsion adhesive that contains a rust inhibitor. 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.

This allows individual, damaged or worn tiles to be quickly removed and replaced. In addition to the new 15-litre bucket, Styccobond F41 is also available in 25-litre and 5-litre bottles.

Styccobond F41 can be used for securing a wide range of carpet tiles backed with bitumen/felt, non-woven fabric, PVC and other polymer backings. The adhesive has a drying time of approximately 30 minutes on absorbent bases, allowing for a quick installation. F. Ball recommends that contractors should always consult an up-to-date Recommended Adhesives Guide (RAG) before selecting an adhesive.

Richard Harris, Marketing Manager at F. Ball and Co. Ltd., said: “F. Ball listens carefully to feedback from the marketplace about ways to offer greater convenience to flooring contractors. Styccobond paint rollers fit comfortably into the new rectangular buckets, which makes the adhesive easier for contractors to apply quickly and efficiently, resulting in less wastage and faster application times.”

T 01538 361 633

Providing Master Installers with a chance to brush up on their product knowledge, practice skills and the chance to try out the newest ideas in installation under the expert and friendly guidance of the Academy’s trainers, the Refresher Course is a requisite to maintain Master Installer accreditation: “The course was an excellent opportunity to learn new innovations and brush up on my installation skills and I’m pleased that the quality of the Master Installer badge is maintained through this course,” said course attendee John Simms, Flooring Man. The Master Installer badge not only certifies quality of work, but brings with it a range of benefits that give holders a competitive advantage, including being listed on the Quick-Step website and gaining valuable extra work through this.

“Master Installers report an uptake in work since qualifying for the badge yet it is crucial to the success of the programme that the high standards it sets out are maintained. The refresher course gives our Master Installers the opportunity to try out ideas and learn about new developments, while also letting us ensure that their work still meets the standards that keeps Master Installers as the most skilled in the industry,” comments Lee Thompson, technical and procurement manager, Academy for Excellence in Flooring.

“I think the course is a great way for us to demonstrate to our customers that we are professionals committed in providing them with a high quality installation. The Master Installer badge gives them peace of mind that we are not just ‘any old cowboy’ coming into their home,” commented Ian Hadfield, Select Flooring & Blinds. www.quick-step-academy.co.uk

www.f-ball.co.uk,

Skilling up for quality

Leading carpet manufacturer Cormar Carpets held its seventh annual Flooring Guild training course to provide those starting out in carpet retailing with a valuable insight into the industry.

Twenty two carpet retailers attended the three-day ‘Selling Quality Carpets’ event at Cormar’s Brookhouse Mill, run by independent industry expert and course tutor Ray Morgan from the Flooring Guild.

The course gives independent carpet retailers a chance to enhance their sales skills and provides basic product knowledge about carpets and how to effectively plan and estimate.

David Cormack, marketing director of Cormar Carpets said: “Having run this course for a number of years now, it’s great to know that it is still in demand, and that the positive feedback we receive, reinforces the fact that it really does make a difference to those retailers that attend.”

The Flooring Guild is a ‘not for profit’ organisation, which was founded in 1999 to raise standards in the flooring industry through training and educational programmes. The organisation aims to provide a formal induction programme to assist people coming into the industry and a skills development programme, to motivate current employees. www.cormarcarpets.co.uk 26 July 2015

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Each independent retailer has his own idea of how he wants to market his business. The Metro Group have always respected their member’s independence and have taken the concept of providing innovative marketing ideas even further by bringing experienced staff, materials and machinery to their retailer’s doorstep.

empowering independents Metro have commissioned their own inhouse Marketing department capable of all design and print applications as well as the introduction of a fully equipped mobile Marketing and Merchandising vehicle.

The vehicle has been completely refitted as a mobile studio, printers and workshop to visit retailers anywhere in the UK and provide not only standard merchandising material but completely bespoke solutions for independent retailers.

Our merchandising and marketing vehicle equipped as a fully functional mobile studio and printers.

No two outlets are the same -

• Price Cards

all in different

• Labels

marketplaces with their own

• Iron on Labels

ideas and

• Window Posters

goals. Metro took that on board quite

• Hanging Displays

literally and are

• Acrylic Holders

now able to visit a retailer, discuss, design, print, manufacture

• Pavement Signs

and install.. on site, immediately.

• Roll-up Displays

This concept is unique, plus Metro are able

Internal dummy roll banners designed, printed and fitted on site

to offer retailers the benefit of over 25 years

• Vehicle Graphics

worth of flooring marketing experience on-

For more information about how Metro can help your

• Signs

site combined with the practical ability to

business please contact our head office today..

• Banners

manufacture and install.

Being able to measure, create and visualise designs on site means that all work can be completed immediately.

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NEWS Bright and best

A combination of Polyflor’s high design luxury vinyl tiles and high performance safety flooring were used to help create a bright and welcoming atmosphere throughout Anya Court care home in Rugby, Warwickshire recently.

Fired up for flooring

A wide range of Altro flooring and wall cladding has been used in the newly re-constructed Malvern Fire Station, helping to create a facility that can withstand the demands of modern fire-fighting, and an aesthetically-pleasing working environment.

The fire station needed to be upgraded on all counts, as Alan Jones, Capital Projects Manager at Hereford & Worcester Fire and Rescue Service, explained. “The building failed to meet operational needs, necessitating redesign and investment. It had also reached the end of its economic life with many failing elements; these included wall and floor finishes throughout.

“We had no hesitation in selecting Altro for the flooring and walling for the project. I have specified Altro before on a number of similar construction projects and they have proven ideal in terms of quality, service and product appearance,”said Alan.

Part of the Hallmark Care Homes Group, Anya Court was opened at the end of 2014 and provides nursing, residential and dementia care for up to 70 residents at their state of the art facilities. The interior design of the home is focused around encouraging active and independent living that creates a specialist dementia community where residents will feel at ease in their own surroundings.

1300m2 of Polyflor flooring was installed by Galaxy Flooring to provide homely, stimulating and safe environments including a number of cafés, relaxing therapy rooms, hair salons and a cinema room. The uplifting environment ensured that the impressive Anya Court facility took home the prize for Best New Care Home at the 2015 Pinders Healthcare Design Awards.

Hardwearing wood and stone effect luxury vinyl tiles from the Expona Commercial PUR range were fitted in many communal areas. Polyflor’s safety flooring was installed in bathroom en-suites and toilets used by residents, guests and staff to provide sustainable wet slip resistance in these areas.

T 0161 767 1111

www.polyflor.com

“We chose AltroCrete PU Fast-TrackTM resin flooring. The appliance bay is a busy testing area that gets a great deal of wear and tear, so the floor needed to be tough, safe underfoot in both wet and dry conditions and very durable. We have used AltroCrete PU before in other fire stations and it has proven very successful for this environment. It has the added benefit of providing a floor which is aesthetically pleasing.”

AltroCrete PU Fast-Track is a 5-9mm textured floor made for heavy duty areas of potential spillage and increased temperature range. It has excellent resistance to impact and abrasion and to a wide range of chemicals. With a high level of slip resistance, it is ideal for food and drink production areas and heavy industrial applications. The ‘Fast Track’ option has the added benefit of a rapid overnight cure.

T 01462 489 516

www.altro.co.uk

Balta buy-out will boost growth

Lone Star Funds, a global private equity firm, have signed a definitive agreement to acquire Balta Group, the leading European carpets and rugs manufacturer, from Doughty Hanson, a European private equity firm, Filip Balcaen and Management for an undisclosed sum. The transaction is expected to close at the end of August.

Founded in 1964, Balta Group is a global market leader in mechanically-woven rugs and is the European market leader in wall-to-wall carpets. It also has a significant and growing market position in carpet tiles. The Balta Group has 3,300 employees across eight production sites worldwide, from which six are located in Belgium and two in Turkey.

Furthermore the Group has distribution centres in Sint Niklaas, Belgium and Dalton, USA. Balta reported net sales of €520 million and EBITDA of €65 million in 2014.

Doughty Hanson and Filip Balcaen have been strong and dedicated backers of Balta Group, supporting the company’s strategy and its management team over several years, supporting the significant investments in Belgium, Turkey and the acquisition of Domo Floorcovering in 2010. Balta Group is now ideally positioned for the next stage of its development. Management feels Lone Star is the best partner to support the Group going forward.

Hendrik Deruyck, CEO of Balta said: “We are delighted to be embarking on the next phase of our growth ambitions with Lone Star, who share our vision of driving profitable growth by delivering superior product design, creativity, quality and service for our customers. As the Company moves forward, I am confident that we will do so from a position of strength. We will continue to build on our successes by innovating, enhancing and growing our business globally through continued strategic investments in Belgium and Turkey as well as through targeted acquisitions.”

T +32 5662 2211 www.baltagroup.com 28 July 2015

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We’re not knocking other underlay brands but Duralay really does take some beating – especially when it comes to suppressing that annoying “Tip Tap Tip Tap” of footsteps on hard floors.

Featuring high density sponge rubber, our Silentfloor Gold and Timbermate Excel underlays are specially engineered to do the job… in fact they have been proven to reduce in room noise by up to 30%.

Duralay by Interfloor – the underlay experts.

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NEWS FEATURE

Wool bounces back!

New campaign group commits to boost wool carpet business “Bouncebackability”could be the buzz word for a fightback by natural fibre launched as a major trade initiative by the wool carpet industry.

A strong sense that synthetics have secured more of the limelight, especially on cleanability, has prompted leading wool carpet manufacturers and organisations to come together in a head-on campaign to sell wool benefits through retailers to consumers.

“We are not here to knock the competition,” says Martin Curtis of the Curtis Direct wool group. “We want our fair share of the market and our aim is to ensure that the public gets the message that wool is the best fibre for carpets.”

“More and more people in the industry have wanted to join in with this exercise since word got around about what we are trying to do for wool.”

Martin Curtis, Chairman WCFG

Three of the WCFG founders (l to r): Martin West, Steve Byrne and Martin Curtis at the Bradford meeting

Martin is one of the founder members of the new Wool Carpet Focus Group along with key figures from the manufacturing sector. A packed meeting in Bradford last month attracted several of the top carpet firms, the major retail buying groups and representatives of British Wool and Wools of New Zealand.

Another founding member, Martin West of Kingsmead Carpets, told the meeting: “We’re conscious that wool has been overtaken in the market and our messages have been drowned out by the ‘bleach’ word. Wool carpet has been pushed backwards in the retail thought process. And we want to bring it back to the fore.”

The Wool Carpet Focus Group (WCFG) aims to campaign on simple, loud and clear messages – primarily the “Bouncebackability” theme of long term appearance and texture retention for wool and also overcome the sense that wool cannot compete with synthetics on cleanability. “Wool has an amazing story and above all it does clean fantastically well but we’ve lost that argument in recent times,” said Steve Byrne of Whitestone Weavers who is also part of the core group. “If we can get the messaging right for this, I am sure retailers will want to buy into the concept and get into valuable conversations with consumers.”

British Wool’s Bridgette Kelly told the meeting: “We have to plug the gap between the trade and the consumer and make wool more modern to bring it into the 21st century with a thud!”

Other wool benefits such as flame retardancy and its environmental credentials are also in the mix for promotion and the WCFG are asking the industry to vote on its favourites – see panel.

Competing for attention

The next steps for the WCFG will involve designing a campaign for maximum impact across the industry and this is likely to include a focus on point-of-sale messaging, consumer literature, trade press advertising, web and social media promotion under the hash tag #naturally , and a major presentation at the Flooring Show in Harrogate.

The POS issue and product labeling was seen as an essential ingredient of the campaign by the various heads of retail buying groups who spoke at the meeting.

Warranties and cleanability claims have become a distinctive feature of synthetic carpets on display in stores but wool has not explained itself as well to consumers.

“In some sense I think wool has seen itself a bit above the cut and thrust of noisy consumer promotion but it’s not,” says Martin West of Kingsmead. “It has to compete hard for attention to sell its benefits and secure its market share.”

There are several interesting ideas planned for Harrogate but a key focus is to carpet the entrances to the halls with a light wool carpet and demonstrate how well the fibre cleans up afterwards, creating a short video of the experiment for social media promotion. The footfall over three days of Harrogate has been estimated to be at least equivalent to a full year of family life in a busy home. More details will be announced in the coming weeks, says the group.

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“Wool has an amazing story and above all it does clean fantastically well but we’ve lost that argument in recent times.”

Steve Byrne,Whitestone Weavers

What do you love about wool?

The Wool Carpet Focus Group faces a real dilemma in trying to choose what to concentrate their marketing efforts on in the carpet showrooms.To this end, they have launched a competition open to everyone to identify the most popular and interesting factors that make wool carpets and rugs the best choice. You may just love the “bouncebackability” or natural cleanability and a vote for them - or you may have another in mind?

All entries should be sent for the attention of Dr Mike Madden by post to ENco Global Testing Services, Haworth Scouring Company, Cashmere Works, Birksland Street, Bradford BD3 9SX or email mike@encoglobal.com All entries will become the property of the Wool Carpet Focus Group Ltd and may be used in future marketing efforts.

The prize is a specially embroidered Real Shetland wool throw which will feature the winning Unique Selling Point for choosing a wool carpet or rug.

martin@curtiswool.co.uk

What’s the pull of wool? What will help you sell more higher value wool carpets? See our retailers’ survey on page 51...

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We’ve selected the smartest photos from the top vinyl companies which clearly demonstrate that style, quality and creativity is thriving in the UK flooring industry.

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Polyflor’s Designatex luxury vinyl sheet flooring in Tuscan Paving 2149 T 0161 767 1111 www.polyflor.com

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Leoline Now with 18 tile and mineral looks, Tile Styles from Leoline is available in two, three and four-metre widths and comes packed with performance orientated features. Including Superguard for scuff and dirt protection as well as easy maintenance, Natural Look and Feel for more authenticity, added slip resistance and with Compactback for thermal insulation, underfoot comfort and noise reduction, this is a floor that will perform in every home. As part of Leoline’s Privilege family, Tile Styles comes backed with a 10-year wear guarantee and is rated for heavy domestic use.

T +32 56 67 66 00 www.leoline.co.uk

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Amtico The image shows the Amtico Signature range in Farmhouse Oak in a Plank Weave laying pattern, RRP from ÂŁ70 per square metre. Amtico offers an unrivalled choice of beautifully designed luxury vinyl stone, wood and abstract effect flooring for the home. The products are durable and easy to maintain, offering unbeatable guarantees.

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Earthwerks Fabulously chic, Cameo Steel Copper from EarthWerks is the perfect tile for a contemporary, interesting and fun design solution.

The beautiful brown to verdigris patina shines through, naturally exposing the copper heritage, and enhancing any commercial or residential interior Befitting latest trends, Cameo Steel is a large area tile at 457.2mm x 914.4mm and embodies a 0.55mm wear layer and 2.5mm thick substrate for the very best in quality and durability. Earthwerks inspired by nature.

T + 32 87 30 68 50 www.earthwerks.co.uk

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NEWS Concept covers the UK

Concept Woods and Concept Décor from Itec Contract Floors are now boosted by easy access to their products through Headlam distributors across the UK.

These ranges deliver the great performance and excellent value of commercial decorative floors from the brand in a range of proven and on-trend looks. Whether the rich and mysterious wood effect of Pecan, the pale whitewashed oak of Camargue or the precise mineral look of Galibier, Concept delivers aesthetics designed to lift healthcare, education, corporate, public, retail and hospitality environments, or indeed anywhere where the demand for high function low maintenance flooring is high. Rated Class 34 Very Heavy Commercial, the Concept collection provides assured performance, offering excellent longevity and sustained good looks through Hyperguard+ PUR surface technology. Resistant to scuffs and easier to clean, floors equipped with this boosting feature deliver in the most demanding of spaces.

R10 slip-resistance across the board makes Concept a safer proposition too, while the two and four-metre width options ensure that aesthetic principles are maintained, waste is reduced and potential failure at seams is minimised. Installed with Invisiweld, for a virtually invisible and stronger seam, the integrity of wood and mineral designs from Concept make for a more intelligent and sophisticated deign flooring choice.

“The functionality and aesthetic quality of Concept Woods and Concept Décor are pretty transparent and now these ranges are backed by accessibility from Headlam distributors right across the UK,” says David Bigland, managing director UK, Itec Contract Floors. “For contractors with demanding clients and time a precious commodity, we are working closely with the UK’s largest distributor to ensure these great Itec products can be enjoyed by more contractors through fast delivery and easy access.”

With 15 Concept Wood decors, including on-trend grey tones, and 12 mineral inspired Concept Decor effects, the Concept collection doesn’t sacrifice versatility for ease and looks set to redefine relationships with vinyl flooring right across the UK. T 00 32 5665 3211 www.itecfloors.co.uk

70% savings on vinyl recycling Recofloor is the perfect partner for recycling waste vinyl flooring from any construction or refurbishment project, offering up to 70% savings on disposal costs versus landfill.

Polyflor’s green achievement

Vinyl flooring manufacturer Polyflor was recognised for its green credentials when it received the prize for Green/ Sustainable Manufacturer of the Year at Insider’s Made in the North West awards.

Founded by leading flooring manufacturers Polyflor and Altro to divert waste material from landfill, the UK’s national awardwinning vinyl flooring recycling scheme has 650plus collectors and 63 drop-off sites throughout the UK and Ireland.

Manchester based Polyflor was selected by the team of judges from the manufacturing sector to receive this year’s Green/ Sustainable Manufacturer award which was sponsored by The Manufacturing Institute. Polyflor was chosen because of the company’s long term commitment to sustainability and responsible sourcing of materials.

Material can be collected from live projects, including schools and other educational establishments where Recofloor scores top marks with contractors completing new flooring projects during the long summer break when the buildings are empty.

Polyflor’s Manufacturing Director Steve Mulholland was presented with the award by Chris Maguire, the editor of North West Business Insider magazine. Steve commented, “The Polyflor team is delighted to have won this award, especially as it was our first time at the event and we were representing the flooring industry. To be recognised as one of the North West region’s top manufacturers and a company that prioritises environmental issues is a fantastic achievement for us. Our sustainability strategy is to minimise the environmental impact of our products and operations where we set ambitious objectives for ourselves.”

Since 2009, more than 2,300 tonnes of installation off-cuts and waste uplifted vinyl flooring have been recycled back into new flooring.

ISO 9001 and 14001 certificated Polyflor has successfully reduced its carbon footprint through plant operations and logistics, as well as collecting rain water on site so that 96% of the water used in their vinyl manufacturing processes is recycled. Polyflor is also the only flooring manufacturer to achieve BES 6001 certification for responsible sourcing, gaining a Very Good rating,

Around 20,000 square metres of Polyflor and Altro vinyl flooring were installed at the hospital, from where Polyflor collected Recofloor wheeled bins containing sheet vinyl off-cuts – a total of 40 bins over eight months.

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Hamish MacGregor, Managing Director of Hamilton-based MacGregor Flooring Company Ltd, believes recycling ‘is the way forward on all contracts’ as it eliminates the need for landfill and associated high disposal costs. His company won the Construction Project of the Year Award at the 2015 Recofloor Awards for collecting more than 14 tonnes of waste vinyl flooring off-cuts from the new £90 million West Cumberland Hospital in Whitehaven built by Laing O’Rourke.

T 0161 355 7618

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

Quality crafted goods that bring longevity are back and importantly it is the strains of a big mortgage that has made consumers think about ‘buying better and buying to last’.

Listen to Your Parents Choose Wool and Save Money!

The rather alarming report by Times Money that the average age of the first time homebuyer is now 31 years while banking giant Santander reports that first time borrowers typically put down a deposit of £53,000 makes uncomfortable reading. This creates a frightening change of landscape for all involved in the business of provision of goods for the home.

The Bank of Mum and Dad - once a loose joke about having to put your hand in your packet occasionally to support the kids - is now becoming a rigid requirement of the property market and banks are shaping joint mortgage products that will mean parents (and grandparents) are officially recognised co-funders but not co-owners. For clarity that means helping to pay the monthly mortgage.

Beautiful British Wool Carpet of the Month

The new ‘Hugo and Ella’ Collection by Adam Carpets is part of their longstanding Fine Worcester Twist range. Made with the very best British Wool, this range has reached the impressive age of twenty four years! The reason being that it has gained a reputation for quality, style and colour - it is available in 4 and 5 metre widths and there are 65 colours in total!

Adam Carpets make it in Kidderminster on a twin needle bar, which gives it a ‘billiard table finish’, constructed from 2-ply yarn on 1/10th gauge, it is a seriously good wool twist carpet.

‘Hugo and Ella’ sit within this and offer ten new shades - which is what this attractively named introduction is all about. Described as ‘Cool and Urban and ‘Warm and Chic’ to reflect new market trends - Adam have put together a moodboard that reflects this modern and creative approach to Fine Worcester Twist.

Is this morally right? Not really but house prices are set to rise by up to 25% in the wake of market confidence following the election results and each increase puts the next generation in rented property for longer, possibly forever.

Is this a financial column? Of course not - this is a wool column but where does wool carpet lie in this economical shifting sand? It used to be the step-up product for the family home - once you’d leapfrogged your way from starter home to the ‘home of your dreams’. But is the home of your dreams now the only one you buy or even rent?

Only time will tell - how all this affects upward mobility but research shows that purchases for home decoration are increasingly become more carefully selected. Quality crafted goods that bring longevity are back and importantly it is the strains of a big mortgage that has made consumers think about ‘buying better and buying to last’.

The wool rug and carpet is the most resilient of any on the market.

The natural bounce and appearance retention of real wool, is why it can provide a perfectly good floor covering for many years.

The need for comfort and style and performance is why we choose the best sofa we can afford, the best oven, the best bed for the best sleep and of course, it is the same reason why we should choose the best wool carpet - after all who wants or can afford to replace these major home purchases every few years?

Parent power is very important - it sets a generation on its way.

So while helping to pay university fees and now potentially mortgages too, maybe we should be telling them - ‘buy the best quality wool carpets and rugs - because they are a wise investment and it will save us ‘both’ money in the not too distant future

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and why we like it...

There is something very clever about calling a carpet collection after two people - ‘Hugo and Ella’ are modern and attractive - by virtue of their names, they have already stepped off the page and are two characters that the consumer can identify with. We have seen the pictures of them and we like them! Adam has developed a neat new shade introduction with a strong lifestyle story. We think that is a very clever marketing approach. And moodboards - of course we love those too - how better to build understanding of why carpets and colour make a difference to the home.

Well done Adam Carpets! This is very impressive indeed!

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Marketing insights The art of staying one step ahead Fashions come and go but our desire to create an ideal living space is a constant, making home interiors one of the largest retail sectors in the UK. With more people ‘loving’ rather than ‘listing’ their properties, manufacturers need to stay one step ahead as consumer confidence grows in creating the perfect look and feel for their home. wallpaper and gives instant character to a space. Geometric, floral, tribal and dots are not just hip but make every room in the house look happy.

Alternative Flooring – Margo Selby QuirkyB Wool, Shuttle Silas

Alternative Flooring’s pioneering spirit has made wall-to-wall patterned carpet cool again. Retailers have embraced this move to pattern driven by consumers who have chosen bolder patterns in the home.

People are happier with pattern and colour and will use it as an accent or feature it as a hero piece.

Carpet is also a great insulator and as our lives become busier we all need the power of quiet.

Practically speaking pattern doesn’t show those spots and spill. It wears well and is just nicer to walk on.

Patterned carpet has never looked and felt so good.’

Flooring trends are driven by more than just great design, Axminster Carpets are seeing consumers turning full circle and falling back in love with wool and natural products as they increasingly scrutinise the environmental credentials and performance of their flooring.

High-profile initiatives such as the Campaign for Wool, figure headed by HRH The Prince of Wales, has been instrumental in educating consumers about the versatility of wool.

Gary Bridge, Design Director looks at the marriage between design and material, ‘there is an emerging trend of applying rich designs to interiors that appeals to more than just the visual senses – we believe nothing is better than sinking your toes into a luxurious and plush wool carpet’.

Scott Cochrane, Retail Sales Director discusses how Karndean has also predicted the trend towards the desire for natural materials, ‘we are predicting the trend for modern rustic and reclaimed industrial looks

This award-wining Coolbrand is refashioning floors with its Quirky runners and more recently Quirky B, a broadloom patterned carpet collection created in collaboration with British designers Margo Selby and Ashley Hicks. This year’s collaborator is acclaimed architectural and interior designer Ben Pentreath, whose bold graphic designs are coloured in a part country house part contemporary quirky palette.

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“There has never been such a celebration of colour, making it the perfect time for retailers to engage with their customers desire to love and refurbish their homes.” to continue to grow in 2016 and so, in response, we are adding 12 new woods to our Da Vinci range in September.

Designers are moving towards a twist on the traditional by using reclaimed materials alongside modern and industrial pieces to create a striking contrast within the space’.

Jacaranda report that their extensive range of hand woven wool carpets continue to be all time favourites with key looks including chunky textured boucles and bold stripes which offer more visual impact. Also on trend are shiny silky carpets made either from TENCEL® or Viscose, which look and feel like silk. They are immensely soft under foot and add a lustrous glossy look to interiors, traditional or contemporary. These new qualities from Jacaranda are helping to change the public perception of carpet as only a background to showcase other furnishings, to the possibility that the carpet itself is the design focus.

Adam Carpets are supporting their retail customers with an industry first, a series of four trend boards in a unique point of sale display. Each board recognises the need to build a scheme using a combination of base and core colours, with the addition of accents to create a cohesive look.

Kelly Butler, Design Manager at Adam Carpets, explains the inspiration behind each board, “we based the boards on four on-trend interior design themes, ‘Rich & Sumptuous’, ‘Understated Elegance’, ‘Nordic’ and ‘Modern Classic’. By using the boards, we were able to be adventurous in our use of colours.

The highlights of the four boards is their diversity in colour, design and style: pewter greys married with rich berry tones to create a luxurious look; silver greys with warm neutrals offset the copper and burnt orange through clever layering of colour; natural stone is lifted with accents of vibrant teal and bolder acid yellows; deep inky hues combining a natural base and tropical blues".

Whilst researching colour trends is important to Ryalux, they also get a unique insight into what colours their customers want through their bespoke colour matching service. Darren Longden, Commercial Director shares his thoughts, ‘colour is perhaps the most important part of what we do. What is clear is that colour is a very individual thing, and there are two clear types of current colours trends.

Neutrals: from beige through to greige, neutral shades are, and we believe will remain for some time, the most popular colour choice. Despite these colours being widely available, we find customers still want a slight variation to get it just right for their interiors.

Real Colour: despite having perhaps the most varied colour palette available, we never cease to be amazed at the colours our customers request. From yellows, through to pinks and purples, colour is very personal to our customers, and we are in a privileged position to be able to provide them with the exact colour that they want’.

Ryalux are currently developing a colour palette for a new range which will feature over 100 colours to reflect the trends they see in 2016/17.

From colourful pastel shades of subtle yellows, delicate pinks and parfaits to slightly bolder, yet sophisticated colours such as aqua’s and paler Adam Carpets – Nordic, one of four mood boards blues.

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There has never been such a celebration of colour, making it the perfect time for retailers to engage with their customers desire to love and refurbish their homes.

For more information contact: Adam Carpets T: 01562 822247 www.adamcarpets.com Alternative Flooring T: 01264 335111 www.alternativeflooring.com Axminster Carpets T: 01297 32244 www.axminster-carpets.co.uk Karndean Designflooring 01386 820100 www.karndean.com Ryalux Carpets T: 0161 762 3030 www.ryalux.co.uk

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NEWS Harrogate’s ahead for September

Strong exhibitor growth promises a bumper show in Harrogate - with just under 4 months still to run, The Flooring Show 2015 is powering ahead, with confirmed space sales already 5% up on 2014, and with many more exhibitor bookings in the pipeline.

As well as all the core industry bellwethers taking up prominent positions, there will be an expanded presence of British manufacturers showing on the Wool Trends Centre, which features Adams Carpets, Axminster, Brintons, Brockway, Bronte, Cavalier, Ulster and Westex in a smart pavilion promoted by the British Wool Marketing Board and Campaign for Wool.

Many companies are exhibiting for the first time at Harrogate, which will also bring a new dimension to the show - these include Asiatic, Dry-Cell, Flooring Sales, Gemini Adhesive, Happich Acoustics, Hug Rug, Hugh MacKay, IVC, KDF, Magiglide, Malish, Radin Para Iranian, Steinel UK, Phoenox, Rug Guru, TCS, Uzin, V & M Rugs and Whitestone Weavers.

Houzz to speak at The Flooring Show Houzz is the world’s leading platform for home renovation and design – and they will be leading design seminars at this year's show. More than 25 million monthly unique users rely on Houzz to find design inspiration, get advice from the largest home community on the web, source products, research and hire home professionals, and manage home projects from start to finish.

The Trends Hub – the ‘Flooring Retail Outlet of Tomorrow’ Over the past two years the Trends Hub at The Flooring Show has become a highly popular part of the event. This year the theme will be highly relevant to flooring retailers and designers alike: it will be based on a ‘Flooring Retail Outlet of Tomorrow’, designed specifically to reflect the shopping experience desired by consumers when making decisions about their home and how they want it to look.

The Scarlet Opus team – curators of the Flooring Show's Trends Hub for the 3rd consecutive year - will build a mock-up of a flooring shop designed by the consumer. It’s truly imaginative and perhaps, at odds with what we currently do in the industry – or maybe not?

Seminar programme announced The seminar programme taking place at The Business Enrichment Theatre has now been published online; as an important and much anticipated part of the show, the programme will contain content specially designed to be relevant to flooring retailers, contractors and designers alike.

Heritage to high-tech

Daughters and grand-daughters of the original founder of Brockway Carpets have made a nostalgic visit to the Kidderminster manufacturer.

It was a poignant day for Margaret Bailey, Rosemarie Moore, Lizzie Moore, Patricia Oakley, Roberta Birch and Veryl Waldron (pictured), whose father and grandfather George Brockway set up the former Axminster and Wilton carpet business back in the 1930s.

AG Brockway, as it was known then, was taken over by Roy Annable and Skene Walley in 1964.

Over fifty years on, Brockway employs 100 staff and remains a family run business with their sons Charles Annable as managing director and Nick Walley as production director.

Today, Brockway is one of the UK’s premier manufacturers of high quality wool-rich carpets, which are sold thoughout the UK and overseas by major international retailers and independents.

Charles Annable said: “It was fantastic to welcome the Brockway ladies on a tour of our factory. They really enjoyed seeing new production techniques and how Brockway has transformed from a traditional weaver to a state-of-the-art manufacturer of contemporary floor coverings.”

T 01562 828200 www.brockway.co.uk

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New hub for wood

V4 Woodflooring and its sister company Concreate has invested more than £600,000 in a new distribution warehouse and trade facility in Castle Donington.

The investment, which has created four jobs in the area and has the potential to create more opportunities for the local community within a few months, will enable the company to better service its Midlands and North of England customers, particularly Birmingham and Manchester where it is hoped the next phase of expansion will take place with further regional hubs.

Chris Vincent, (4th from right) Managing Director of v4 Woodflooring, was joined by many invited guests, which included Shaun Ambrose-Jones, Chairman of Castle Donington Parish Council, for the official launch of the site, which is located at Unit B3 at Langham Park.

Founded in 2002, family run V4 Woodflooring is one of the UK’s leading suppliers of high quality and responsibly sourced hard wood flooring.

V4 Woodflooring branched out to produce and distribute Concreate, the first flooring product of its kind to be brought to the market. Concreate is an innovative and luxury flooring product that was inspired by a material used to create much of the Olympic village in Beijing. The decorative engineered panel creates an environmentally-friendly, cost-effective and aesthetically pleasing alternative to a poured, polished concrete floor or wall panels.

Chris Vincent, Managing Director of V4 Woodflooring, said: “The Castle Donington facility will enable the company to better serve our trade customers in the Midlands and the North. It is an ideal location, with great transport links, and will complement our base in the South.

“The business is growing year on year and has ambitious plans for the future, and we hope that the Castle Donington site will grow as V4 and Concreate expand,” he says.

T 01276 488099 www.v4woodflooring.co.uk

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SHOW REVIEW PART 2 Our second look at the launches, trends and innovations at the agenda-setting Buying Groups’ National Flooring Show in Solihull.

Something in the City Brintons Brintons were keen to show off their new City Plaids series at the show with the ‘Chelsea’ pattern taking pride of place on the floor.

Lynne Pound , product manager for Brintons says: “We are seeing a huge resurgence in classic patterns and prints, and our City Plaid collection is a celebration of this. We have drawn on the trends for vintage and reclaimed textiles and have given them an update with a subtle colour palette - perfect for rooms where you want to create a homely atmosphere.” The latest ‘beauty by design’ brochure was also on hand, packed with interiors inspiration and stunning imagery.

This catalogue showcases the full Brintons residential stocked offer.

T 0800 505055 www.brintons.co.uk

Meister-ful launch Interfloor It’s a year on since Interfloor launched into laminate floors with the strength and quality of the German Meister brand behind them. They have built up a customer base focusing on premium independent retailers and buying groups.

“We have had an excellent response to the range,” said Interfloor’s marketing director, Steve Woodhead. “This is a unique product which isn’t all over the internet and while the quality just shines through, the pricing is very competitive.”

The range launched with 42 options in the original Laminate and Nadura range but now 30 Engineering Woods have been added – and all is now available from stock from the company’s base in Haslingden.

T 01706 213131 www.interfloor.com

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Positively POS British Wool British Wool are building an innovative portfolio of point-of sale-products for retailers to capitalise on the strengthening demand for wool products on the High Street. “We’re giving the tools to the retailer to tell the story that consumers are enthusiastic to hear,” says Tim Booth of the British Wool Marketing Board.

The Board has come up with some smart concepts such as promotional tags to clip to invoices which confirm wool benefits and give tips on carpet and cleaning. Then there’s the designery window ‘wordle’ decals (pictured here with BWMB’s Haildi Kranich-Wood) and the clever cubes that stack in-store to make a high level impact on ‘The Story of Wool.”

Literature has also been re-vamped with a two-part set of booklets – the first is “Sheep to Store” and the second, “Store to Floor” covering the pedigree of wool, its unique benefits and its ease of care. And there are more ideas in the pipeline which will all be on show at Harrogate later this year.

T 01274 688666 www.britishwool.org.uk

Finishing for a strong start Cavalier Carpets New Pennine Heathers was Cavalier’s star of the show and it has the hallmark of one of the season’s best sellers with it’s ‘homespun’ appearance and robust performance.

A 50oz 80/20 twist with British Wool and polypropylene in 4 and 5m, Pennine Heathers is a versatile carpet that already has a strong following.

“The range has been taken up quickly by the buying groups and had a strong response from retailers,” says Cavalier’s Hans Lowe. “It has a much better finish than many in the market and that’s already been noticed by a lot of people in the trade.”

Cavalier was also showing it’s ‘Design a Drum’ tombola as the latest in a line of stylish point-of-sale from the company.

T 01254 268 000 www.cavaliercarpets.co.uk

Decors with a difference Earthwerks Retailers who struggle to get their LVT mix right will appreciate Earthwerks’ initiative in launching two new plank and tile collections that rival the biggest in the business Opera Combo: a range designed for commercial applications and high end residential and, Harmonie Canto: a residential interior design inspired range making decorating simple and enjoyable “There’s a lot of ‘the right’ choice here,” says Earthwerks Combo features deep colour variations between planks of the OP 800 ‘Country Look’ collection, and is ground breaking in authenticity, perfectly accentuating the unique character of real wood.

Canto from Earthwerks is a contemporary design focused collection capable of transforming any interior into places of harmony and relaxation.

Earthwerks is comprehensively stocked in the UK for an excellent next day service, and they are confident that the new collections will offer all customers, and in particular buying group partners, the breadth of offer to realise ‘good’ sales and ‘great’ margins.

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Fingertip room planning Masterpiece Systems Masterpiece are adept at developing clever technology for the flooring industry but the company’s boss Charles Pearson gets it right when he says: “Our strength is that we are very well focused on how retailers really run their business – instead of just inventing functions they have to figure out for themselves.”

This philosophy has earned Masterpiece a strong reputation in the market and they are seeing growing uptake of technology for measuring, estimating and business management. “We make life easier and retailers have reacted very positively to the latest features,” says Charles.

MasterPiece has always been strong in taking the technology right into their customers’ homes, to put the measure straight onto the screen and get quick resolutions. Fingertip room plan drawing minimizes text entry and enables a fast and professional response. Current developments will widen the type of tablets supported to include iPads and Android.

T 01737 355831 www.masterpiece-system.com

Pick your own Penthouse Carpets If you would really like to know what choices your customers want, don’t just listen to what they say, let them pick their own! The new sales and marketing director at Penthouse, Jon Gamble who joined from outside the industry last year, is open minded. “We have a great reputation as a strong, traditional supplier and I want to know what else we can do – and how we can do it better,” he says. “We’ll be focusing on colour so we’ve asked our retailers what works for them.”

So at the Solihull show, Jon turned up with thirteen colour options and asked retailers to pick the eight shades they would like to see in their 80/20, signature collection, Pentwist. Launching in late summer, the revamped Pentwist range will offer the consumer an “on trend”, 2ply product that is great value. Similarly, Carlton Twist, a popular subtly -heathered twist will be re-coloured with four new shades later this summer.

Penthouse is ‘employee owned’, a fact that is little known within the industry, and is promoting its status on merchandising, to reinforce the fact that it goes the extra mile for its customers, and listens to what they want!

T 01706 341231 www.penthousecarpets.co.uk

Top of the pile Cormar Cormar Carpets cements its place at the top of the pile as it celebrates two further industry accolades.

Recognising the company’s high quality products, service and staff investment, Cormar has been named Flooring One and Metro Group’s Supplier of the Year, for the 11th and 16th consecutive year respectively.

David Cormack, marketing director at Cormar Carpets (pictured left with Flooring One’s Glenn Harding: “It’s incredible to have won both awards so many times. The competition is strong but to continue to stay ahead of the game proves we are doing something right. In the last year we have grown our business with the Flooring One /AIS Buying Group members and the fact that the group has expanded its membership has undoubtedly helped the growth. Nevertheless the improvements they have seen from Cormar in service, product, technology and quality have all no doubt helped us win this award again.”

Cormar continues to produce all its wool and polypropylene carpet ranges from its two production sites near Bury in Lancashire. It also has its own fleet of over 60 distribution vehicles to ensure a top class delivery service to customers, as well as its own team of 23 sales representatives throughout Britain and Ireland.

T 01204 881234

www.cormarcarpets.co.uk

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Measuring up to the task RFMS Measure Mobile 3 is the new snappy app from RFMS, the largest flooring software company in the world, which puts the latest measuring and estimating technology onto the cloud and into the hands of salesman and estimators who can now work on mobile devices in the customers homes.

You can even use a laser measure that bluetooths into your iPad to capture measurements remotely and then plan and estimate the installation while you are sat in the customers’ lounge. “You can give them hard numbers while you are there and explore the options in real time,” says RFMS director Dave Dumoulin. “We’ve found that using these systems makes the ratio of closing the sale go up by nearly 20% so you have much more chance to leave with an order,” he says.

The app is available on the Apple App Store and Google Play and offers five plans free – and you can delete used plans to keep under that limit but RFMS reckon you’re going to like the system so much you’ll be happy to pay for the extras.

T 01695 716555

www.rfms-uk.com

Accelerating success Thomas Witter “We’re making sure that everyone’s having a fresh look at wool with affordability at the forefront of the proposition,” says Robbie Thomson at Thomas Witter. New capability at their North East mill means new opportunities for the business that is seeing strong interest in their latest products.

“For years we’ve been asked for a 100% British wool loop pile that can sell for under £20 and we’ve always said no. Now we can. And it’s a super carpet,” says Robbie. The company was showing retailers the prototypes of the new ranges in the latest on-trend greys and silvers and the response was so positive that the company is accelerating their manufacturing plans.

Also on show was the versatile new 80/20 called Luxury Twist – launched at the beginning of the year and again with affordability to the fore.

The range is available in 4 and 5m at three weights from 40oz up to 60oz.

T 01429 892555

www.thomaswitter.com

Fashion statement Ulster Carpets The fashion statement that was Ulster’s unveiling of the trendy Boho collection last year has proven highly successful and the company are now carrying through some of those colour themes into their latest launches. An example is the new Hamilton range which is a modern plaid coordinating with Boho in five fashionable colours – and there are plans to extend this range further in the near future.

Some of the existing popular ranges are also benefiting from the trend.

Ulster’s premium twist Grange, a 10.5 row 80/20 wilton with a particularly fine finish has added six new colours to make a selection of 30 in total and York wilton has also added six, making 42 in total.

Another debut for Ulster which was well received at Solihull was Braeburn, a classic rustic 80/20 plaid in five soft ‘celtic’ colours.

T 028 3833 4433 www.ulstercarpets.com 44 July 2015

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In the mood for imagination Adam Carpets Adam Carpets are undergoing an exciting evolution into one of the most fashionable brands in the business – and doing so with considerable character and flair.

“Everyone knows we make good carpets,” says Adam’s Eamonn Prescott, “But we also want to be seen as a fashion led brand with an aspirational feel. We are trying to ensure that people engage with the brand that sets us apart.”

And it’s working. Adam have already come up with two strong features this year that have made the trade sit up and take notice and, as importantly, which are attracting considerable consumer attention.

First was the arrival of Ella and Hugo along with the new colours in the Fine Worcester Twist range. These two characters are being used very creatively to set the scene for the ‘male’ and ‘female’ colourbanks, building a lifestyle story around the colour sets to personalize the palette.

“We’ve really enjoyed doing this,” says Eamonn. “It has become a talking point and captured people’s imagination and we have had a great reaction, including through social media.” The success of the concept suggests that Adam will be looking to extend the idea in future range launches.

Linked in with this approach is the use of ‘mood boards’ – imaginative displays of interiors and fashion leads that show carpet in the context of everything else that’s trending in the consumer market.

All 16 ranges are represented on mood boards which slot into a smart store display unit – a real focal point for the consumer and an imaginative way for retailers to engage their customers in a discussion about style and colour.

T 01562 829966 www.adamcarpets.co.uk.

Adam have used mood boards to great effect in their exhibition displays for over a year now but such was the strength of response to the approach that the company has now launched a stunning mood board stand for retailers.

“We want to be seen as a fashion led brand with an aspirational feel. We are trying to ensure that people engage with the brand that sets us apart.” from The Stocklists

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Showtime in Solihull Review of the Buying Groups’ National Flooring Show 2015

Ocelot of people know this!

Hugh Mackay Hugh Mackay has a strong reputation for plaids and their new Tartenesque range is an attractive addition to the family with 10 modern colours, presented in one of the company’s new POS lecterns which have benefitted from an attractive overhaul with stronger graphics.

A likely best-seller for the season was launched in style as the Durham Select range, capitalizing on the appetite for wool loop. Ten plain colours in a close textured loop coordinate with seven stripes in twist – strong on performance and priced as a competitive 50/50 wool blend.

For something completely different, check out Safari, High Mackay’s stunning carpet designs based on animal hides with Zebra, Leopard and Ocelot already available and Snow Leopard, Snake and others to come. A real eye catcher in store.

T 01429 892518 www.whitestone.co.uk

Hassle Free and heathered Whitestone Weavers Whitestone scored a major hit two years ago with the launch of their Yorkshire-made ‘Hassle Free’ range of smart polypropylene twists, Premier and Elegance.

Now they are building on the brand with Sensuous, a very saleable two-tone heathered saxony which is available in 10 colours and at 4 and 5 m widths.

These 2-ply carpets deliver excellent performance with the cleanability that consumers love so much. The new saxony is destined to find its way throughout the home offering the right mix of comfort and practicality.

T 01429 892 555 www.whitestone.co.uk

Lovable wool loop Cormar Carpets Centre stage for Cormar at the Solihull show was Bouclé Neutrals, a beautifully thought-through collection in the popular wool loop market that offers six colours in three designs – a level loop and a texture pattern available in 4 & 5 m and a stripe in 4m. A 50/50 blend of New Zealand wool and polyester delivers a carpet which has an excellent handle at an attractive price point.

“We see wool doing better out there on the High Street,” says Cormar’s Carl Quail, “and it’s important to have differentiated, competitive carpets to offer.”

Another example is Natural Berber which Cormar has re-coloured tastefully to bring in on-trend grey tones, adding five new colours. This 80/10/10 blend with polyester and nylon is a strong seller in two weights, 550z Elite and 45oz Deluxe, and 4 & 5m widths.

T 01204 881234

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The Re/Cover revolution Vorwerk Vorwerk has a whole new future with the exciting evolution of Re/Cover – a new category of smooth flooring that uses organic oils from rape seed and the castor oil plant rather than petroleum products to make polyurethane.

The product has the performance of conventional high end LVT at a more competitive price but it’s the environmental story that going to help sell this innovative new flooring. “It totally fits with our philosophy,” says Vorwerk’s Lars Huppertz. “This is a top quality, German-made product which is 100% renewable and 100% affordable.”

The UK launch delivers 32 decors in sheet and 65 on tiles and planks in three different sizes and the designs are distinctive with clever patterns and embossing along with authentic wood and mineral options.

We’ll be reporting on Re/Cover in The Stocklists in more detail later this Summer.

T 01282 332025 www.vorwerk-flooring.co.uk

Bo ho, Silver Lining Louis de Poortere Belgian rug specialist Louis de Poortere introduced visitors to its two latest creations under its Deco brand, the standout Bo Bohemian and Silver Lining.

Woven on jacquard Wilton looms in a combination of wool and cotton chenille for comfort and a sense of true luxury, the new Bo Bohemian collection features two designs in Flowers and Tribal that capture the ‘Boho’ spirit. The worn vintage feel of Flowers comes in four neutral shades and the patchwork nomadic rework of Tribal comes in six bold hues.

The other new range for 2015, Silver Lining, brings a new meaning to designs first seen in the hugely successful Fading World collection.

Erasing parts for a more distressed quality, the real jewel in the crown of this collection is the use of a high gloss yarn to bring highlight and definition to carefully selected elements of the design. Two designs in Twinkle and Diamonds are available in the Silver Lining collection, each available in colourways designed to create a dramatic centrepiece.

“Our inclusion in the Flooring One Rug Buyer’s Guide is really exciting news and the feedback to our new designs that we received from members in attendance was overwhelming,” says Alan Russell, sales manager for Louis de Poortere.

T 01505 615663 www.louisdepoortere.com

Divine innovation Lano Lano demonstrated just how it can offer something for every homeowner - from the hugely popular Easy Care ranges to SmartStrand Silk innovations, the high-end Ultimo collection and even artificial grass.

Having undergone colour and quality updates, Easy Care ranges Startwist Supreme & Elite, Fascination, Heathertwist Supreme & Elite, Divine Twist and Fairfield Creations where presented alongside the brand new Granada and Divine Twist carpets.

Granada is a beautiful saxony in 15 natural and on-trend colours that uses 100% heatset polypropylene for better durability and a softer touch and is spun in a two-ply yarn for further resilience, giving it its Premium Easy Care tag. The 75oz deep pile saxony Divine Twist comes in four and five-metre widths, available in 10 shades.

The striking 1million point Venice Wilton collection proved a major draw with great value and ease of living. Woven from 100% Lanoset fibre on Lano’s advanced Wilton looms, contemporary and traditional designs are created with pinpoint definition creating a quality patterned carpet without the expense of a woven axminster. from The Stocklists

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NEWS Zero heroes

At the recent Carpet Recycling UK annual conference held in Birmingham, the Macclesfield based Furniture and Flooring store Arighi Bianchi won the coveted award for “Recycling Champion 2015”.

This prestigious award is presented by CRUK in recognition of the ongoing commitment to recycle both new carpet off cuts as well as old post-consumer carpet as well.

Laurance Bird from CRUK comments “this year in particular showed an increase in the number of flooring companies who are now benefiting both environmentally and financially by recycling their carpet waste and subsequently the number of companies wishing to be considered as the UK’s number one carpet recycler increased considerably compared to previous years”.

“With the efforts and determination made by Arighi Bianchi to achieve a “zero waste to landfill” policy the decision for them to win the “Recycling Champion 2015” award was unanimous.

Arighi Bianchi’s Neville Hinchliffe adds “we’re delighted to be recognised as the country’s leading carpet recycler and all our hard work and effort which went into achieving a “zero waste to landfill” policy has been extremely worthwhile”.

“I’d also like to thank Kenburn for their help and advice in sourcing the “waste to energy” solution for our postconsumer carpet and underlay waste and by using a Kenburn “carpet crusher” these materials are now used as a fuel to power concrete kilns”.

“In addition to achieving a “zero waste to landfill” policy we’ve also at the same time significantly reduced our ever increasing waste management costs, as recycling carpet waste actually costs less than sending it to landfill”.

T 01727 844988

www.kenburn.co.uk

Roll up in real-time

Kingsmead Carpets have updated and relaunched their business to business customer ordering portal offering its customers 24/7 access to real time stock information, online order placing, and the ability to select rolls, half rolls and roll balances at a time to suit.

Managing Director Martin West said: “We do not wish to take away the excellent relationship some customers have with our sales office, however we now live in a world where people want answers straight away and it will suit some retailers to be able to order the carpet whilst with the consumer or to see the roll sizes to calculate a price there and then. “ The site is optimised for use with mobile devices.

Retailers wishing to find out more should speak to their local Kingsmead representative.

T 01827 831424

www.kingsmead-sales.co.uk

Carpet campaigns on air quality

The Carpet Foundation is considering going on the offensive about the inherent benefits of carpet to indoor air quality.

Over a decade on from the Healthy Flooring Network and Pergo debacle, the Foundation believes that now the time is right to talk about the contribution carpet can make to indoor air quality.

Earlier this year, the Daily Mail ran a piece entitled ‘Could the air in your home be killing you’? The text was factually accurate and drew attention to the potential effects on health from airborne toxic chemical pollutants that are not dispersed because of inadequate ventilation in UK homes - though the article did not specifically mention carpet.

Increasingly, however, research is producing evidence that carpet, rather than being hazardous, has distinct health benefits. The three dimensional construction of a carpet is such that many airborne pollutants, which need to be breathed in to cause harm, become collected in the pile of a carpet, until removed by routine vacuum cleaning, so preventing their recirculation in indoor air.

“We have long been guarded and defensive about the health benefits of carpet. We believe the time is now right to trumpet this message.”

As Andrew Stanbridge, Chief Executive of the Carpet Foundation said: “We as an organisation, and as an industry, have long been guarded and defensive about the health benefits of carpet. However, retailers are increasingly telling us that the concern over carpet for ‘asthma’ sufferers still bubbles away beneath the surface. And, what is more, it is an entrenched view and difficult to persuade consumers otherwise. We have written to Asthma UK and are keen to enter into dialogue with them as we believe the time is now right to trumpet this benefit and message.”

T 01562 747 359 www.carpetfoundation.com 48 July 2015

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Of high quality flatweave wilton construction, it's available in 15 different colour/design combinations, in three different sizes of rectangle, plus a runner.

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Flower on Flooring

by Dennis Flower

The artificial grass market - a lawn unto itself!

The range is suitable for terraces, gardens, events and even interiors, the company explains, and includes a range of 20 different qualities.

It is available in different yarns, pile heights, densities and colours, providing scope to meet the clients needs and specification. With the ever increasing development of The Oryzon product, the company states that all suppliers and users can have confidence that The Oryzon Grass Collection will live up to its expectation.

Urban 10 says artificial grass has been around for 50 years and is taking off in the UK in “a huge way”.

Lano Landscaping come in a range of options

Perhaps one of the most surprising growth areas for the flooring sector has been that of artificial grass, which continues to prove increasingly popular around the UK. The affordability of good quality, realistic products has made artifical grass an increasingly desirable consumer purchase and therefore a potential new revenue stream for retailers. And the spring and summer seasonality of this “outdoor carpet” is a useful counterpoint to the Autumn selling season for conventional indoor flooring.

“Artificial Grass is a world apart from the greengrocer display grass that we are used to,” says national sales manager Andrew Ellison. “There are now so many products to choose from - thick, thin, brown thatch, completely green - which do you choose?”

Urban 10 has seen increasing sales numbers over the last five years and states that it now has a range “that competes with any on the market".

“Our best seller is Regency which is a 30mm height, lush pile and has that brown thatch for the realistic look,” Mr Ellison continues. “Artificial grass can be laid pretty much anywhere and over anything: concrete, tarmac, sand and decking.

“In a nutshell the flooring industry has found a product that is basically carpet for the outside.”

Lano marketing manager Heidi Debakker says: “The rise in popularity of artificial grass has been dramatic to say the very least and more and more homes in the UK are seeing it as a serious alternative to grass lawns.

“Much of this is due to the incredible realism of the latest generation in artificial landscaping grasses and their low maintenance nature, perfect for smaller gardens and outside living spaces," she continues.

“Here at Lano we have been specialising in artificial grass for many years and our Sports division is at the forefront of synthetic pitches, developing high technology surfaces. This means our Lano Landscaping artificial grasses enjoy the trickle-down effect, benefiting from the latest developments to provide more realistic, durable and easy to look after grasses in a range of looks that bring depth and diversity enough for any home.”

The Oryzon Grass Collection has also benefited from the number of artificial grass users increasing due to its affordability, combined with more realistic feel and appearance. Through a large number of wholesale partners in the UK, the collection is now at the disposal of any homeowner or contractor to make their space look green and relaxing for years to come.

Urban 10 has seen strong growth in its popular Regency

RunGrass reports the domestic artificial grass market is currently said to be growing at 30% year on year, with most people now knowing someone with an artificial lawn. The company now finds that the higher end products are the most popular in its product range.

Merryfield makes cutting machines for the flooring industry and has responded to the increased interest in artificial grass after seeing established carpet stockists and fitters eagerly including this product sector into their standard flooring portfolio Artificial grass has different requirements for handling and rolling. Bulk grass rolls are usually coarser in manufacture to that of carpet and also larger and bulkier to enable larger areas to be covered outdoors, it explains. Development of machines to do the rolling and cutting of this product was a natural progression, says Merryfield, leading to the creation of its Eco-Cutzgrass range to measure, cut and roll this increasingly popular product.

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Rejoice in the ‘carpet comeback’

The pull of wool

The UK carpet market is staging a remarkable comeback and “retailers should rejoice” according to business commentators.

“With apologies to Mark Twain, reports of the death of the UK carpet industry have been greatly exaggerated,” says business journalist John Ficenec writing in the Daily Telegraph. “The UK consumer is gaining in confidence and household incomes are now returning to pre-crisis levels. As housing transactions pick up and purse strings are loosened retailers should rejoice.”

Andrew Hartley of specialist market research firm AMA adds: “It has been a very tough market but there is some light at the end of the tunnel, and the sector should enjoy a more robust period as overall demand for carpets is more established. People tend to write it off but unfairly so. On the back of general upturn in consumer confidence and spending and more buoyant housing market we feel reasonably confident carpet sales will grow.”

Analysts accept that the flooring had a bad recession – carpet sales slumped from £1.2 billion in 2008 to £968 million by 2011 – and that it was one of the slower sectors to recover.

“Britain’s love affair with carpet may have waned during the dark days, but it never disappeared completely,” says John Ficenec. “The demand for retro living styles and growing consumer confidence means the UK carpet sector is now enjoying something of a comeback.”

Commentators also point to the success of the quoted companies in the sector as evidence of this revival with Carpetright reporting a “sustained recovery” with 10.5% sales growth in the last quarter; Victoria suggesting its year-end performance will be ahead of expectations; and profit rises at franchise specialist United Carpets.

Carpet still accounts for 57% of all floorcovering sales and overall High Street furnishing has shown modest steady growth this year.

Many manufacturers have seen a slowdown in May but the slow, cool start to the Summer holds hope that interior investment will benefit while garden spending remains on hold.

Bouncebackability?

What’s best about wool?

Wool promotion has been overtaken by the marketing savvy of the bleach cleanable brigade according to a new campaign group who aim to overturn the advantage (see page 30).

“Wool has an amazing story and above all it does clean fantastically well but we’ve lost that argument in recent times.” says Steve Byrne of Whitestone Weavers and a founder member of the new Wool Carpet Focus Group.

Do you still love me?

Harris debuts with Tapi chain

Martin Harris, son of the Carpetright founder, has rolled out his first stores in what is planned to be a new force in retail flooring with a 200-strong national franchise under the brand name Tapi.

Following ambitious plans first announced in February, Mr Harris opened a 4,700 sq. ft. showcase store in Tooting, South London last month and another in Great Yarmouth. A shop in Ipswich is next.

“Now is the perfect time to set up a big-ticket business’” he told Retail Week magazine. “The economy is starting to hot up, people are desperate to find homes and there’s not enough choice out there.”

The Tapi model is innovative. The business will be employee-owned and be delivered in stylishly shopfitted premises which, unusually, will be spread across the high street and shopping centres as well as retail parks.

“People love spending money on their homes, there are TV programmes about it, but I don’t think the flooring sector has embraced that, it’s been very stale for decades,” said Mr Harris. “Normal carpet shops are dusty, musty and price-focused. I think Tapi is very different. This is light, airy, inviting; it’s a pleasure to be in.

We’ve raised the standards of retailing.”

DFS founder Lord Kirkham has also emerged as a backer of the new chain.

Bouncebackability, cleanability, low flammability and environmental credibility are all in wool’s favour. We’d like you to take part in this month’s survey to tell us what do you think are the best selling points for wool.

Are consumers less confident about wool than they were 10 years ago? Are you losing higher value sales because of it? What does the wool industry need to do to make a difference? Or is polypropylene just an easier sell?

Inform the industry and let us know what you think….

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

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Flooring Factsheet Adhesives

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.

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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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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.

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

• Get a list of members and call up two or three for a ‘real-world’ view

• Establish your territorial exclusivity – where’s the next nearest member of each buying group

• Ensure you understand the financial arrangements,

any fees that would relate to your membership, how the bills are paid and whether your fees are refundable if it doesn’t work out. Ask the buying group for a consultation to estimate your potential savings

While the benefits of bulk buying power are self-evident, the resistance to the buying group concept among nonmembers appears to be centred on fears of surrendering some control to a committee – and most particularly compromising long-established relationships and negotiated terms with current suppliers.

• Review all the extra benefits and services to see

The bottom line is the bottom line. A retailer selling across a broad range of products is likely to improve margins within a buying group – but you don’t need a leap of faith to join up. Ask the buying groups for answers...

flexibility to run your business the way you want

www.beautifulflooring.co.uk Contact: Paul Phillips Tel: 01892 549050 paul@atbrm.com

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 www.flooringone.co.uk Contact: Glenn Harding Tel: 0121 683 1426 glenn.harding@flooringone.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.

www.greendalecarpets.co.uk Contact: Rob Harding Tel: 01432 852000 Fax: 01432 852005 rharding@greendalecarpets.co.uk

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.

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

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Flooring factsheet Underlay In a tight market for margins, underlay for carpet and laminate 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 satisfaction levels with customers.

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But 50% of carpet is still sold without new underlay!

Retailers should create an assumption that new underlay is always required, the only decision is which type. It’s also a good target-setter for sales staff.

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. www.numa-online.co.uk

Benefits

Types

Good underlay will...

• Improve underfoot comfort • Increase appearance retention, reducing flattening • Absorb the pressure of foot traffic and reduce wear • Improve thermal insulation and warmth • Increase sound insulation • Smooth out sub-floor imperfections • Last the lifetime of the carpet

Sponge rubber The market’s most popular underlay is 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 (polyurethane) foam PU foam is a relative newcomer to the market, typically made from recycled foam offcuts. The foam provides excellent comfort and performance levels with lots of thickness options and densities – and its light weight helps handling. The product can be re-cycled again after use.

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).

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-surface.

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.

Underfloor heating underlay Always ask if there is underfloor heating. Most manufacturers offer specialised products. Underlay and carpet with a combined tog rating up to 2.5 can be used – which means the underlay would normally have a tog rating of 1.0.

Felt This traditional (but environmentally friendly) underlay 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.

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

Combination

Crumb

PU foam

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Flooring factsheet Carpet trouble-shooter

• shedding • pulled loops

Fading on Wool Carpets made from wool can and do fade in use. The degree of fade can vary depending on the colour chosen and the local conditions to which the carpet is subjected.

Fading can be caused by exposure to ultra violet light which is found in daylight, but is accelerated when sunlight shines directly onto the carpet.

This has the effect of lightening or “Bleaching” the colour just as exposure to sunlight will lighten human hair. Wool is after all animal hair.

Protection should be given to carpets exposed to such conditions just as you would protect other furniture or fabrics.

A complaint on fading would be considered justified if it failed to meet the required shade standard when tested to the British Standard BS1006 (1990).

Soiling Soiling is usually the result of some local condition to which the carpet has been subjected to, or maintenance, or lack of maintenance programme. There is nothing we as manufacturers can do to prevent soiling in use. There are several types of soiling which are quite common:

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 vacuum-drawn through poorly fitted floorboards. Sometimes the shape of floorboards can be seen quite clearly. Air borne dust sometimes shows itself as spots on the carpet, this is due to the air carried on a draught under the carpet escaping through minute holes both in the underlay and the carpet, leaving dust deposited on the pile much like a filter action.

In such installations, the use of a lining paper is essential as a preventative measure.

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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Bizspoke Custom Carpets Be Tw W

0121 550 5788 01297 32244 +32 56783250

Be Tu Tw W office@brontecarpets.co.uk www.brontecarpets.co.uk

01562 825952

Burmatex Tu Cavalier Carpets Ltd Ax Be Tu Tw W Ww

Edel Telenzo Carpets Ltd Tu Tw W sales@edeltelenzocarpets.co.uk www.edeltelenzocarpets.co.uk

01422 374 417

01924 262525 Enterprise Weaving Co Be Ww

01562 745030

01254 268000

+32 56 62 2211

020 8800 0740

Christy Carpets Tu

019078 308777

Fells Carpets

Clarendon Carpets Tw

01827 831480

Classis Carpets Tu W Ww

0870 020 1725

Condor Carpets BV Tu

Ww cummings@btinternet.com www.fellscarpets.co.uk

01977 662211

Fletco Taepper A/S Tu W

+45 96 60 3000

+31 38 4778911

+31 383 861 060

Flock-living Limited

Cormar Carpets Ltd +32 56 23 54 10

Tu Tw W info@cormarcarpets.co.uk www.cormarcarpets.co.uk

01204 881 234

01924 488882 Couristan Carpets Ax Tu W Ww

800 223 6186

BMK

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01294 558400

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01562 745000

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Edel Telenzo’s Bakerloo

Domo Floorcovering Pr Tu Tw

Bronte Carpets Ltd

Blenheim Carpets Ax Be Tw W Ww

Brintons Ax Tu Tw W Ww

0844 9151000

01422 330261

Belvedere Carpets

BIC Carpets Be Tw W

01562 828200 www.brockway.co.uk

Dan-Floor UK W

E & WE Carpets W

Belvedere Carpets

Betap Tufting BV Tu Tw W

Tw W sales@brockway.co.uk

01737 830301

01422 431100

Beaulieu International Group Be Pr Tu Tw +32 56 67 66 11

Tu W sales@belvederecarpets.co.uk www.belvederecarpets.co.uk

Brockway Carpets Ltd

Custom Carpet Company Ax Be Tu Tw W Ww

0800 505055

Creatuft Carpets Tu W

Mohawk’s Cherbourg Check

+32 56 35 4444

Tu Wa info@flock-living.com www.flock-living.com

+44 (0)20 8440 8777

Firth Carpets & Flooring Be Pr Tu Tw W Ww

01484 721529

Furlong Flooring Tw W enquiries@furlongcentral.co.uk www.furlongflooring.co.uk

01772 696 787

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The Grosvenor Wilton Co W Ww

01562 701456

Gaskell Mackay Carpets Ltd Ax Tu Tw W

01429 892525

Mayfield Carpets Tu Tw W

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The Sultana Carpet Co Ax

01299 822300

Georgian Carpets Tu Tw W

01827 831430

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01722 746000

Thomas Witter UK Ltd Tu Tw

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01706 341231

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02838 334433

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01827 831400

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01484 863227

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01709 732 666

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01827 831 424

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0844 5611977

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Signature Carpets Be Tu W

01422 845075

TAT Carpet

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01623 481 221

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01827 831 434

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Ryalux Carpets Ltd Be Tu Tw W

+32 56 73 57 11

Cormar’s Sensation Twist

0800 526696

0207 349 1560

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The Stocklists Wholesale Distribution Directory National Fells Carpets Leeds 0113 3071908

carl.cummings@fellscarpets.co.uk www.fellscarpets.co.uk Mercado Leeds 0113 3802900 sales@mercado.co.uk www.mercado.co.uk

North East Fells Carpets Leeds

0113 3071908

carl.cummings@fellscarpets.co.uk www.fellscarpets.co.uk Floorwise (North East) Ltd Birtley - see Floorwise p64

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

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sales@fellscarpets.co.uk www.fellscarpets.co.uk Lee Floorstok Ltd Liverpool - see Floorwise p64 Lee Floorstok Ltd Manchester - see Floorwise p64 MCA Floorwise Ltd Morecambe see Floorwise p64 Millbrook Carpets Darwen 01254 703999 millbrookcarpets@live.co.uk TCS “The Carpet Specialists” Morecambe 07872 861547 info@tcsimports.com www.tcsimports.com

Midlands Birch Distribution Sheffield - see Floorwise p64 Birch Distribution Leeds - see Floorwise p64 62

Birch Distribution Hull - see Floorwise p64 Cornerstone Flooring Doncaster - see Floorwise p64 DMS Flooring Supplies Northampton 0845 643 5601 dmsnorthampton@dmsflooringsupplies.co.uk Floorwise D & J Ltd Southam - see Floorwise p16 J J Wholesale & Distribution Ltd Birmingham 0121 765 4994 jjwholesale@gmx.com Matty’s Wholesale Carpets Birmingham 01675 433072 sales@mattys.co.uk STS Flooring Distributors Watford 08454 342000 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.com Trade Counter Carpets Leicester 0845 604 3055 tradecountercarpets@gmail.com Woodall Brothers Ltd Shrewsbury - see Floorwise p64

East Beds Flooring Bedford 01234 341234 sales@bedsflooring.co.uk www.bedsflooring.co.uk Salesmark Ltd St Neots STS Flooring Distributors Cambridge Tel: 01954 781142 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.com

South West BL Flooring Supplies Bristol - see Floorwise p64 BL Flooring Supplies Gloucester - see Floorwise p64 Fitwell Flooring Ltd Redruth - see Floorwise p64 Fitwell Flooring Ltd Newton Abott - see Floorwise p64 Flooring Supplies (Wessex) Amesbury 01980 625888 orders@flooringsupplieswessex.co.uk

Solent Wholesale Carpet West Sussex 01243 774623 sales@solentwholesale.co.uk www.solentwholesale.co.uk See page 13 for details STS Flooring Distributors Thame (Oxford) 01844 213555 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.com

South East Acorn Carpet Accessories Bromley, Kent - see Floorwise p64 Ashmount Flooring Supplies Ltd Tottenham 0208 808 2158 sales@ashmountflooring.co.uk www.ashmountflooring.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 7 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 Potts & Ward, Woodcocks Ltd Brighton 01273 557211 sales@pwwflooring.com www.pwwflooring.com

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The Stocklists Wholesale Distribution Directory Rackhams London 020 8531 9225 sales@rackhamsltd.co.uk www.rackhamsltd.co.uk See page 12 for details Salesmark Lancing - see Floorwise p64 Solent Wholesale Carpet West Sussex 01243 774623 sales@solentwholesale.co.uk www.solentwholesale.co.uk See page 13 for details STS Flooring Distributors Orpington/Croydon 0845 434 1000 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.com Trade Carpet London Wimbledon 0208 247 3891 sales@tradecarpet.com www.tradecarpet.com

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

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 p64 Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd Belfast - see Floorwise p64 Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd Limerick - see Floorwise p64 TCS “The Carpet Specialists” Co. Louth 00353 879 464 563 info@tcsimports.com www.tcsimports.com

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 p64

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Flooring factsheet Carpet types Tip Sheared Tip Sheared Sheared

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Tufted With advances in manufacturing technology, 95% of all carpet produced today is tufted.

It takes about an hour to make a roll of carpet that might take eight hours to weave.

To make tufted carpet, hundreds of yarn-threaded needles are pushed through the primary backing fabric to form loops or tufts, which may be left as is or cut.

A heavy adhesive coating is applied to hold the tufts in place and a secondary backing is usually glued on for strength and stability.

A wide variety of styles and textures can then be created using various techniques.

LOOP PILE

Berber – Berber carpets look like and are named after a handmade, bulky wool carpet made by the Berber tribes of North Africa and Asia. The loops are made from thick or bulky yarns of wool, nylon, polypropylene or a blend of these fibres to give a cushioned effect underfoot. These carpets are available in an assortment of colours and may be flecked and can be either level loop or multilevel loop.

Level loop – When all the loops are of the same height, a highly flexible and durable carpet is created which has a natural, casual appearance even when (commonly) it is made from synthetic fibres. The tight loop texture tends to hide marks so it’s a good blend between luxury and practicality.

Multi-level loop – The loops vary to two or sometimes three loop heights to create informal, random textures which are very forgiving for marks and stains and therefore very suitable for high traffic areas and busy family rooms.

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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Tip Sheared Tip Sheared Random Sheared Loop Berber Twist Multi-Level Berber Saxony Velvet/Plush Frieze Velvet/Plush Saxony

Freize – Frieze or frisée (pronounced freesay) carpets are similar to saxony, but the Random Sheared yarns are more tightly twisted and should Random Sheared Velvet/Plush Frieze Velvet/Plush Saxony Shag Frieze Saxony Twist always be heat set. They have a dense, Twist low pile Twist Berber surface which creates a coarse, pebbly texture.

Frieze carpets are very durable and hide Velvet/Plush footprints, dust and dirt, which makes them Velvet/Plush Velvet/Plush Twist Twist Berber suitable for heavy traffic areas.

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Saxony – Saxony textures are made of twisted yarns, which should be heat set. The Twist Twist Berber Twist tips remain very distinct, rather than blending Twist TwistBerber Saxony Shag together to form a very elegant finish. Saxony Saxony Shag textures show footprints and vacuum marks so are suitable for more occasional rooms in Saxony Saxony Shag the home. More textured variations improve Saxony Saxony Shag the practicality of saxonies.

Woven carpet may be in a tiny minority of Twist – The popular twist carpet is the today’s production but still produces some cut-pile standard. The yarn is tightly twisted of the finest carpets which are used for and often heatset to retain this feature and prestigious installations. the result is a versatile, textured finish that is Axminster ideal for plain colours.

The pile of the carpet is inserted into the Velvet – Velvet textures (sometimes called backing as it is woven and cut to length, ‘velour’ or ‘plush’) all have a level surface pile creating U-shaped tufts to give a velvety of approx 5mm to 10mm height, which is then surface. The process locks in the fibre to sheared to give a smooth finish. With very create a carpet of high durability and little twist in the yarn, the ends blend together performance retention as well as a luxury which then further enhances the overall finish. feel. The process allows for intricate designs These carpets tend to ‘shade’ with heavy use. and colours to be used – although modern Footprints show easily and the colour looks trends mean that the traditional patterned different from place to place because fibres axminster has given way to current fashion lying in different directions reflect the light trends for plain carpets. differently. A luxury for occasional rooms.

Wilton CUT AND LOOP Wilton woven carpets are produced in a When some of the pile is cut and other left as similar way to axminsters – the principal loop, a variety of surface textures and patterns difference being that a continuous fibre is can be created (in a variety of colours). The woven all the way through. The carpet can multi-level surface is excellent for hiding be sheared to create a range of cut and footprints and stains so cut and loop is good loop textured effects. The result is a high for high traffic areas and general purpose quality carpet of unrivalled durability. rooms in the home.

Flat weave Shag pile – Shag pile has varied in popularity.

Manufactured in the same way as wilton, The pile is up to 50mm long and the texture flat weave is a loop pile which allows the is casual and loose but the surface can flatten yarn to be woven across a wider area to easily and may lack durability. created a flatter, more textured effect.

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