FURLONG FLOORING LAUNCHES BEYOND

Wool Collection

Poised to deliver excellence beyond expectation, the new British-made Beyond Wool collection from Furlong Flooring will give customers the wool-like look they want, with the finish they need. This treat for the feet is sure to create the very best interiors and includes a great new addition with a 100% recycled yarn range to give customers a sustainable, durable and easy-to-clean carpet.

Th e luxury Beyond Wool collection consists of five ranges with a choice of luxury twist and loop pile carpets that give customers the natural wool-like look combined with the practical benefits of stain and moth resistance. Featuring the twist pile ranges of Renaissance, Elegance and Serenity along with the loop piles of Henley and Marlow, the Beyond Wool collection will also include the 100% recycled yarn loop pile range of Amesbury & Castlerigg from June 2023.

Made from recycled polypropylene yarn, the Amesbury & Castlerigg range features 100% bleachcleanable fibres, that keep a carpet looking great while being easy to clean. With a choice of six natural hues and two on-trend loop designs, the range is made in a www.furlongflooring.com

F. BALL DELIVERS WIN-WIN FOR DECORETTE WOONATELIER

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Stopgap 600 Base deepsection base compound and Styccobond F49 two-ply construction with Furlong’s award-winning Combi-bac backing to ensure a trouble-free fitting and a stunning finish. These Class 33 carpets are also suitable for heavy domestic and commercial applications.

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O ffering outstanding value and choice, without compromising on contemporary style, the Beyond Wool collection will give customers a hard-wearing and stylish carpet suitable for use across the home.

Mapei Ultracolor Plus With Zero Impact On Climate Change Now Available In The Uk

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Hybrid PS adhesive were amongst the products from F. Ball and Co. used to install floorcoverings in the new premises of the Echt franchise of the Dutch home deco retailer Decorette. After installers began removing old ceramic tiles and mechanically preparing the subfloor to remove adhesive residues, floor levels needed to be raised by 11mm. To do this, flooring contractors applied Stopgap 600 Base deepsection compound at a thickness of 7mm. Pressure-sensitive adhesives from F. Ball were then used to install PVC planks in a herringbone formation in the 200m 2 area. Floorcoverings were adhered using Styccobond F49 Hybrid PS temperaturetolerant adhesive in the areas near floor-to-ceiling windows, which had the potential to cause solar gain and, consequently, extreme temperatures and temperature fluctuations – this can cause floorcoverings to expand and contract significantly, leading to unsightly tenting and gapping at the edge of vinyl floorcoverings over time. Styccobond F49 Hybrid PS develops the ultra-high bond strength to hold floorcoverings firmly in place in these situations.

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Mapei UltraColor Plus is the first of a new line of iconic carbonneutral products for tile and stone installation to be available in the UK. Initially launched by Mapei to the Italian market earlier this year, the range is now being introduced worldwide. The new line will enable contractors, designers and specifiers to choose materials with zero impact on climate change. For Mapei, “zero impact on climate change” means that CO 2 emissions measured throughout the lifecycle products from the Zero line in 2023 – using Life Cycle Assessment (LCA) methodology, verified and certified with EPDs – have been offset through the acquisition of certified carbon credits in support of renewable energy and forestry protection projects. UltraColor Plus is Mapei’s signature antiefflorescence, quick-setting and drying polymer-modified grout, featuring water-repellent DropEffect and mouldresistant BioBlock. In the UK, Zero line adhesives are to follow in the future. The international product line includes Keraflex Easy S1 Zero, Keraflex Extra S1 Zero, Keraflex Maxi S1 Zero and Ultralite S1 Flex Zero adhesives and UltraColor Plus grout.

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Traditional Timber Windows And Doors

The Sash Window Workshop specialises in traditional, energy-efficient timber windows and doors for period property renovations.

Th e company was contacted to supply a bay window and three box sash windows for a renovation project in Alderney. Before placing the order, the customer visited The Sash Window Workshop to see how it manufactures its windows and doors and check the quality of the work. During their visit, they were shown around the workshops, allowing them to see how the products are made and the care that goes into them.

A fter initial sizes and the design of the windows were provided, a quotation was sent across for complete new Accoya sash windows. Accoya was chosen due to its high durability, stability and 50-year anti-rot guarantee.

T he customer then decided to proceed with the order, and after the measurements of the windows were confirmed, the joinery was manufactured and a collection date was arranged. The windows were supplied fully factory finished, meaning that they were painted and provided with the required weights, cords and ironmongery.

W hen the windows had been manufactured, they were collected by the customer’s courier and delivered to the site for their builder to install. After the work was completed, the customer emailed to say: “The windows look great, so thank you very much…The house was built in 1755, so the windows are very much in keeping with the period.” He also commented that his builder was “suitably impressed with the windows”.

T he Sash Window Workshop has worked on various period properties, from small Victorian flats to large Georgian mansions and prestigious properties, including Buckingham Palace. Where necessary, the company can comply with conservation area and listed property requirements.

E stablished in 1994, The Sash Window Workshop can manufacture complete new sash windows, casement windows and external doors. In addition to its nationwide supplyonly service, the company also offers an installation service for properties located in London and southern England. All new windows and doors are manufactured at its workshops in Bracknell, Berkshire, enabling the fenestration specialist to ensure that the new joinery meets high standards.

For new windows and doors, the company offers a wide range of glass, finishes and ironmongery options to meet customers' requirements. The materials are chosen to give the best possible performance, combining minimum maintenance with maximum lifespan.

I f a complete replacement isn’t required, The Sash Window Workshop can also manufacture and install new, doubleglazed sashes into the existing window frames or provide a draughtproofing service to improve the energy efficiency of the existing windows.

T he Sash Window Workshop understands the importance of providing excellent customer service, highlighted by the fact that roughly half of its orders every year come from existing customers or recommendations. The company is also FENSA registered and FSC certified.

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