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News Beaumont Tiles now boasts 100 outlets across Australia From a side venture in the 1960s to Australia’s largest tile and bathroom ware retailer, Beaumont Tiles has cemented itself as the industry leader, recently opening its 100th outlet in Australia. Boasting more than 50,000m2 in retail space and the same again in its four distribution centres in Sydney, Melbourne, Brisbane and Adelaide, Beaumont Tiles has changed the face of retail in Australia. Its 100th outlet has opened in Sydney’s affluent

northern beaches in North Manly where the company has introduced a large stone range complementing the local beachside culture. Beaumont Tiles Managing Director Bob Beaumont said the company has increased its national footprint by 35% over the last three years with a current focus on growing its NSW presence. “We’re incredibly proud to reach our 100th outlet. Our absolute goal, however, has been to be the best at what we do and the growth

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Queensland secured a13,000m2 warehouse and office facility in partnership with Goodmans. The family-owned company turns over more than $200 million a year, employs 800 people and imports more than 100,000 tonnes of tiles a year in addition to those sourced locally.

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News Carpet Court welcomes new store in Belrose NSW The doors are now open to Carpet Court’s newest store, Belrose Carpet Court, NSW,offering flooring solutions for homes and businesses throughout the greater Belrose area. With more than 12 years experience in the flooring industry, family man and store owner, Niels Walter has the skills and experience to tackle any flooring challenge. He ensures his handpicked team stay up-to-date with the latest industry trends, embracing new products and techniques. The new Belrose store is Niels’ second addition to his Carpet Court store portfolio, alongside his first store, Floorshop Carpet Court in Brookvale. Niels said his decision to open a second Carpet Court store was easy – Carpet Court offers a large range of flooring options at competitive pricing,

something that Niels is proud to provide to the local community. The locally owned business joins a network of more than 200 Carpet Court stores nationwide. Carpet Court’s National Marketing Manager, Natasha Gallardo said: “We’re very pleased to welcome the new Belrose site to the Carpet Court network. Niels is dedicated to his local customers and believes they deserve to have an extensive range of flooring options on their doorstep. We look forward to watching the business flourish in the coming years.” Also based in-store is Belrose Carpet Court’s blinds and shutters guru, Ros Hybner. Backed by 14 years specialised experience in window furnishings and floorcoverings, Ros comes equipped with valuable design advice suitable for a range of personalised needs and budgets.

Carpet Court welcomes new team member Carpet Court has announced the appointment of Leesa Rogerson into the newly created position of Training Co-ordinator to strengthen and drive excellence at a store level. With a strong background in human resources, recruitment, general HR, occupational health and safety and payroll, Leesa brings with her an understanding of the importance of staff growth and support. Leesa will head the Pathways to Success program – a training initiative created to empower Carpet Court stores with the tools and systems to deliver on customer expectations including service, value, range and in-store presentation.

The program includes offsite training days and also training modules on the Carpet Court interactive display screen. Carpet Court’s National Marketing Manager, Natasha Gallardo said the appointment is a great opportunity for Carpet Court to enhance their already strong customer service focus. “It’s an exciting time for the business and we are already seeing great results from the extensive training program,” she added. Excited about her new role with Australia’s largest flooring retail network, Carpet Court, Leesa says her first priority will be to ensure all staff are supported in their own personal development.

Godfrey Hirst supplier to Channel Ten’s The Home Team Godfrey Hirst is the proud supplier of both carpet and timber flooring to Network Ten’s latest renovation blockbuster, The Home Team. Hosted by Melbourne’s top boutique builder James Bawden, interior stylist Julia Green, and award winning landscape designer Anthony Scott, The Home Team shares the transformation journey of an Art Deco 1950s Melbourne home, from a rundown renovator's delight to a luxury family haven. The show provides industry expert advice and loads of budget saving doit-yourself tips and tricks, from demolition, landscaping

and construction to the styling and finishing touches that give a home its own personality. Throughout this unique new series, the Godfrey Hirst team of flooring experts will discuss the importance of selecting the right carpet and timber flooring from colour and style to performance versus lifestyle and more. The home will feature the latest Godfrey Hirst eco+ product Sunrise in colour Summer Storm, complemented by Regal Oak handcrafted timber in colour Dover. The Home Team airs weekdays at 3:30pm EDST on Network Ten until January 2015.

Satellite and Meteor export to UK and South Africa The success of Satellite triple disc SP planetary and six disc grinders from Floorex in Australia and New Zealand has led to these machines being in demand in other countries. In particular, the UK market is proving the Satellite and Meteor to be a standard of machine that has not previously been available. The unique SP planetary drive is a system delivering a much more consistent grinding intensity across the width of

the grinder and delivers a standard of flatness in excess of older design machines. This makes it perfect for the floorcoverings industry for flattening floors, removal of glue and preparation for selflevelling products. Ruggedness is what makes these Floorex Australian designed and manufactured machines so attractive, with the cost to maintain around 20 to 30% of complex drive planetary machines.

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News AFS continues to expand its network

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On 17 October, QEP Australia announced the acquisition of Flooring Trade Supplies (FTS) in Sydney, an expansion of its Australian Flooring Supplies (AFS) operations. This acquisition provides a new trade centre in the inner city Sydney suburb of Alexandria as well as a daily metropolitan Sydney van delivery service. In addition, Craig Hildebrand, the principal of FTS, who is well known to the flooring industry, will remain with the business and has been appointed as General Manager NSW for AFS. The Holdfast brand of adhesives, previously sold by FTS, will now exclusively be distributed by AFS throughout NSW, Victoria and the ACT. Bruce Maclaren, Managing Director of QEP commented: "This acquisition will significantly strengthen the AFS business by expanding our trade centre network, adding the Holdfast range of adhesives to our offer and bringing the experience of Craig Hildebrand into our organisation. “It represents a clear message to our customers and the general market that we are committed to keeping AFS at the forefront of accessory distribution in Australia."

BCITO is delighted to highlight the success of a stage one flooring apprentice, who can well and truly say he pulls his own weight,” said Gloria McGuire, Marketing and Communications, BCITO (Building and Construction Industry Training Organisation, NZ). Eighteen year-old Ethan Hawken recently took first place in his category (Junior Men, 77kg class), at the 2014 NZ National Weightlifting Championships held at the Millennium Institute of Sport and Health in Auckland. The young Southlander, who works for Chris Burns of Winton Flooring Xtra, 30km north of Invercargill, signed up for his apprenticeship in carpet, resilient and substrate in December 2013 and is going from strength to strength. Ethan has been weightlifting for four years and the sport is clearly in his genes. “I definitely want to go as far as I can in the sport and to lift as much as I can,” he said. “I take training seriously and I try to watch what I eat and look after myself. I have to eat a lot to stay in my weight class but that’s easy living at home at the moment, I pretty much eat whatever mum cooks – she’s onto it.”

Ethan got into flooring by chance when he was looking for possible future job options at a local careers expo. “I didn’t really see anything I liked at first, but then I met Scott Cato, BCITO Training Advisor, and we started talking. He was really great and helped me get a job with my current boss, who then signed me up for an apprenticeship.” Flooring is a very physical discipline – rolls of carpet and vinyl can weigh up to 150kg – so being able to lift a combined total of 225kg is a definite advantage. However, lifting a barbell and lifting equipment at work require different skills and levels of concentration. “When I’m lifting in the gym or in competition, I’m in the zone. It doesn’t mean that it’s easy to lift a massive bucket of glue, that’s a really different technique.”

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The move to New Zealand two years ago was Kennards Hire’s first foray into the international market, and the Kennards Hire New Zealand team have gone from strength to strength ever since. The latest success – tertiary accreditation with Workplace Safety Management Practices (WSMP) – is perhaps the biggest source of pride for the business so far. WSMP recognises medium to large businesses that have implemented effective health and safety systems and practices in their workplaces. There are three levels of accreditation– secondary, primary and tertiary. Only a very small percentage of businesses applying for WSMP accreditation receive a tertiary level on their first attempt, and Kennards Hire NZ did exactly that. Tom Kinross, General Manager of Kennards Hire New Zealand is thrilled with the level of workplace responsibility displayed by his staff and managers.

“WSMP accreditation is satisfying for Kennards Hire on a number of levels,” Kinross explained. “It is an affirmation from a highly respected industry body that we are doing the right things in terms of looking after our employees and customers. “It places us in the upper echelon of companies in terms of safety, which in turn makes us a top contender for those considering hire companies for large scale jobs. That’s the space we occupy in Australia, and now that is the space we will occupy on both North and South islands of New Zealand,” he concluded. The application process is rigorous and involves written submissions, interviews with a selection of management staff and drivers, and a presentation to the WSMP board. Kennards Hire currently has branches in Auckland, Christchurch and Wellington and caters to a wide range of industries and trades, from single person operations right up to large construction companies.

Harlequin opens dedicated sales office in Australia Specify on the go with Karndean’s new product selector app Karndean Designflooring has unveiled its latest app designed specifically for architects, interior designers and contractors to use at the point of specification. Following the success of its hardbacked product selector catalogue, Karndean has developed a sophisticated app to replicate its popular specifiers guide. The free to download app for iPads displays more than

150 wood and stone designs from Karndean’s product portfolio including full technical specifications. Each product can be viewed up close, allowing users the flexibility to select and demonstrate floor designs both on-site and in the office. Karndean’s Product Selector App can be downloaded from the App Store by searching Karndean Product Selector.

Harlequin Floors (Australian Harlequin Pty Ltd) opened a dedicated sales office in Sydney on 20 November to provide improved local service to Harlequin’s customers in Australia and New Zealand. Located in the Seven Hills district of Sydney, Harlequin Floors (Australian Harlequin Pty Ltd) is headed up by Anthony Goetz. Announcing the move, Harlequin’s managing director, Guy Dagger said: “Although we have been represented in Australia for many years, it is now time to handle sales and project work directly through our own company and office located in the region.

“This is an important development for Harlequin in providing local support for our customers in Australia and New Zealand. “As a global company we recognise the value to our customers in having expertise in their own country and time zone,” Guy explained. Harlequin is recognised as a world leader in specialised floors that are used in theatres, performing arts centres, on board cruise liners, opera houses and schools as well as many private dance schools – in fact anywhere that teaches dance.

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News Polished concrete training for future professionals IBS held its 30th polished concrete training course for future professionals in December at the Mascot NSW training centre. This course is designed for future professionals wanting to get into the polished concrete business. It is very much a “hands on” course with limited number of 10 per class so that Ivan Imerman, the trainer, can give individual attention. The course is run over three days and under Ivan’s experienced tutelage, students work the Vexcon Starseal PS Densification (floor hardening) system and the IBS developed grinding, grouting and polishing system. Integral to the IBS concrete product‘s portfolio are the Terrco Floor

Grinders. Since 1936, USA manufacturer Terrco, has provided rugged and efficient grinding polishing equipment suitable for concrete, granite, marble and terrazzo surfaces. Terrco grinders are also used for floor prepration and glue removal. IBS sold its 140th Terrco 301 twin head single phase machine in December 2014. “We launched the Terrco 3100 Self Drive six months ago and this machine is by far one of the fastest in the world,” said Ivan. “Customers have told us it is three times faster than any other four header or most other machines in the market place.” The next IBS training course is in Sydney on 25, 26 and 27 February 2015.

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Identity Matters stands out from the crowd Identity Matters recently welcomed Windo Displays’ Managing Director, Arthur Diephuis, all the way from the Netherlands for a personal product presentation on the extensive Windo Displays POS range. The main focus of the presentation was the exciting PromoDek product – a trade show and event flooring system that offers an easy,

flexible solution on which to build a brand. PromoDek offers numerous possibilities to bring a promotion to life. This unique, multifunctional product is easy to install with no tools or specialised help required. Easy to maintain and reposition, it is reusable for different trade shows and events. Extremely strong and durable it is ideal to hide unsightly cables and wiring.

Retailer Stays True to its Brand Promise and Takes Out First Place Australia’s leading flooring retailer, Choices Flooring, was voted the nation’s number one flooring retailer in customer service at the International Customer Service Professionals (ICSP) Awards 2014. International Customer Service Professionals (ICSP) is a professional body that aims to enhance the importance of Customer Service through promoting the development and delivery of service excellence. The ICSP Awards are held annually and are now recognised as the leading and most prestigious awards in the service industry. Since its rebrand in late 2011, Choices Flooring has heavily invested in all aspects of their business to ensure they stay true to their customer promise, to find the floor you’ve been searching for. In addition to Choices Flooring achieving the ICSP Customer Service Award there were also five individual Customer Service Champions from within the Choices Flooring Group who were recognised during the ICSP Awards Gala Dinner, held in Melbourne on Wednesday 22nd October 2014.

Choices Flooring’s Chief Executive Officer, Mr Andrew Lewis, said the organisation was honoured to receive the awards.

“At the end of the day, our business is built around our customers and ensuring we stay true to our brand promise. The training and development of our people is a large part of this and it’s fantastic that our customers are really noticing the difference.” “Winning the awards is just a bonus and by no means the end of the road. In this fast paced environment, our customers’ needs are continually changing, and we need to change with them.”

“As a Group, we will continue to be progressive and invest in our people’s development, to ensure our customers find the floor they’ve been searching for.”

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News Record number of international players registered for DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR Although the 17th DOMOTEX asia/CHINALFOOR is not taking place until 24 to 26 March 2015, the number of international suppliers registered to participate already exceeds the figure for the previous event. In fact, the number of wood flooring manufacturers expected to exhibit next time is 50% higher than in 2014. Four entire exhibition halls have been allocated to the display category wood flooring and laminates, for which leading international companies such as Kronoswiss, Kronotex, Beaulieu, Ter Hürne, Egger, Berry Alloc and Witex have signed up. Major Chinese

exhibitors include Nature, Sunyard, Yihua, Boer, Jinqiao, Teclic and Huaming. With this impressive lineup DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR reaffirms its status as the leading specialist show in the Asia-Pacific region not only for carpets and floorcoverings but also for wood and laminate flooring. DOMOTEX asia/ CHINAFLOOR 2014 attracted 1,177 exhibitors from every segment of the floorcoverings industry. Of these companies around 22% came from outside China. In 2015 the trade fair for carpets and floor coverings will occupy 12 exhibition halls with a total area of 140,000 m2.

RugMark founder wins Nobel Peace Prize While Malala Yousafzai, the Pakistani teen activist shot in the head by the Taliban while going to school in 2012 is well known, her Indian Nobel Peace Prize corecipient is not. Kailash Satyarthi is a 60-year-old New Delhibased activist, has been almost singlehandedly leading India’s fight against child slavery for over three decades. To that end, he founded a grassroots nonprofit, Bachpan Bachao Andolan, or Save Childhood Movement, in 1980, which has to date rescued more than 80,000 Indian children from various forms of exploitation, like child labour and child trafficking. He also founded the widely recognised international tag RugMark that guarantees carpets being sold were made in factories free of child labour. India is the largest exporter of handmade carpets and a large number of the weavers are underage child workers. Satyarthi hopes his prize will renew focus on the plight of these children. India has one of the largest working child populations in the world. There are close to 50 million

child labourers in the country, more than 10 million of them in bonded labour, having been sold by their families to work off loans they couldn’t repay. Despite the remarkable success of his organization, Satyarthi, who is trained as an electrical engineer, has preferred working almost anonymously in the backdrop. His work has involved organising almost weekly raids on Indian manufacturing plants and other workplaces that employ children often forced into bonded labour. Since 2001, Satyarthi’s organisation has convinced families in more than 300 Indian villages across 11 states to avoid sending their children to work, and instead put them in school and send them to various youth programs. In one of his initial reactions to the award, Satyarthi told an Indian news channel that he hopes the recognition will once again bring and keep the spotlight on the exploitation of children globally. In India, for sure, the often-fringe topic of child labor has gained some mainstream clout—and Satyarthi’s Nobel prize will only bring more.

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News Mapei sponsors the inaugural Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race In the previous two decades Mapei has forged inextricable links with Australia and the world of professional cycling. These close ties will once again be in evidence in January 2015 when Mapei sponsors the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race, which promises to be one of Australia’s greatest weekends of professional and recreational cycling. This commitment carries particular poignancy as it enables Mapei to express its abiding gratitude to an iconic Australian sportsman who has represented the company with professional and personal distinction over the past 12 years.

His impending retirement draws the curtain on a remarkably successful career, which has seen Cadel become the first and only Australian Tour de France champion. “We are very proud of Cadel’s achievements,” said Dr Adriana Spazzoli, Mapei’s Operational Marketing Director. “He is a quiet, serious and dedicated person, who is a credit to Mapei and the sport of cycling. “His decency and personal qualities are as important as his sporting successes and the forthcoming event provides Mapei with a wonderful chance to show our appreciation. We cannot be there in person but our

Australian representatives will be present, to convey our thanks and support.” The partnership between Mapei and Cadel has been built on shared ambition and mutual respect, with individuals such as CEO Giorgio Squinzi, and the greatly admired Aldo Sassi, helping to create an environment in which the tenacious and naturally gifted Australian could fulfil his considerable talent. Cadel wore the Mapei team’s famous cubetti jersey during the 2002 season and has trained subsequently at the state-of-the-art Mapei sports centre in northern Italy, where his transition from promising mountain biker to eminent road cyclist took place. Mapei established its Australian subsidiary in Brisbane some 21 years ago and has developed a strong reputation with the building and construction industries. Mapei manufactures and

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supplies over 1400 innovative products across 15 product ranges, positioning Mapei as a world leader in the supply of eco-sustainable building products (adhesives, grouts, waterproofing, primers, concrete repair, concrete admixtures, protective coatings and much more). Mapei Australia is flourishing and ground will soon be broken in Wacol, Queensland where new production premises are to be constructed on a 16,300 m2 site. Mapei and its local enterprise are exceptionally proud of Cadel and look forward to supporting him and the other competitors as they cycle along the Great Ocean Road this summer. The event starts on Saturday 31 January 2015, with the people’s ride in the morning followed by the Elite Women’s Race in the afternoon. The Elite Men’s Race will be staged on Sunday 1 February, 2015.

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Staff members Ann Hayes, Mark Baker and Michael Kenny with owner Brendan Lewtas.

stablished in 1973 by Doug and Liz Baldwin and originally located in Pakington Street, Geelong West, Carpet House has a long and proud history of providing Geelong and its surrounding regions with quality carpet. It’s a tradition that continued to grow in 1991 when Greg Midolo purchased the business and further enhanced it’s reputation for quality and attention to detail. Current owner and former employee, Brendan Lewtas knows only too well the values and work ethic on which the business is based and now has the responsibility of upholding the high standards set by those before him. Brendan worked in the store for 10 years before buying the business four years ago. “I knew the previous owner and he took

me on when I left school,” he said. “I really enjoy the job – it is a great industry to be involved with.” Carpet House specialises in carpet and rugs for the domestic market and is a proud member of the Woolset Group. While the emphasis is on quality Axminster and New Zealand wool and alpaca, the store also stocks solution dyed nylon and recycled PET fibre carpets – all aimed at the mid to high end of the market in Geelong and the surrounding areas – the Bellarine Peninsula, the Surfcoast, the Otways and even as far as Melbourne. The showroom is currently divided between carpet and rugs with around one third of the space devoted to displaying the rugs – up to 400 hundred when all the racks are full. For

the convenience and peace of mind of their customers, Carpet House has a ‘Try Before You Buy’ policy that gives their clients the assurance they need when making a rug purchase. “If it’s not right, they can simply return it,” said Brendan. The carpet range is housed in purpose built displays, which are quite unique to Carpet House. There are also a large number of samples installed on the floor so customers can walk on and feel the carpet underfoot before they buy. Currently there is no resilient or hard flooring stocked by Carpet House but that is set to change in 2015 when they are added to the showroom display. “Up until now carpet and rugs have been enough for us but we are conscious that other flooring stores in the region offer a broader selection of floorcoverings,” Brendan explained. “We also know that today’s consumers

like to purchase all their flooring products from one store because they are time poor so we need to increase our offering or risk losing out to our competitors. “We are always trying to evolve to keep up with what our customers want.” While the showroom is quite large at around 1000 m2, this isn’t the totality of the premises with a large warehouse also on site so that customers can be sure of a quick turnaround with their order. “We pride ourselves on the excellent service provided by our experienced sales team who possess an extensive knowledge of the products supplied,” said Brendan. “Above all else, we are committed to providing quality carpet at the best possible price. “We only deal with trusted Australian suppliers, who stand by their product, and every aspect of each job is fully guaranteed.”

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Hexagon redefines the shape of carpet tile Just one year after its release, Shaw Contract Group’s Hexagon carpet tile collection is changing the shape of flooring design. Proving popular for jobs large and small across office, education and public space, Hexagon offers flexibility in design and installation. According to Shaw Contract Group Australia National Sales Director, Aaron Martin, the main attraction of the collection is its uniqueness and the impressive finished result. “Hexagon is unlike any other carpet tile collection on the market with its thoughtfully planned colour palette and it’s ability to create an impact,” said Aaron. “It’s design assists movement through space and helps develop socially attractive pockets to facilitate networking and collaboration. “These features have seen the collection prove particularly popular for office projects with thousands of square metres recently installed at QBE Insurance

Sydney, Liberty Insurance Melbourne, On The House Brisbane and Abbott Pharmaceuticals Sydney. “It has also been popular in education facilities with it recently being installed at Coloola College, Brisbane,” added Aaron. At Melbourne Indesign (22 to 23 August, 2014) Hexagon also made a design statement in the Chairbiz showroom, Richmond, sparking conversation upon entry. “In addition to visually impressive results, Hexagon offers limitless installation options and it’s no harder to lay than ordinary carpet tiles,” said Aaron. “And when installed with Lok Dots, our pressure sensitive installation system, there are also other benefits including no need for a traditional wet adhesive, meaning the installation areas can be trafficked while working and there’s no cure time, meaning the floor can be walked on immediately after installation. “To assist with the initial set out of hexagon there are detailed step-by-step installation directions available for download from the installation section of our website and our experienced team is always here to assist,” he said. There are four styles within the Hexagon collection with the foundation being Plane, available in 29 colours of varying hue and value, ranging from cool to warm. Linear provides a classic, striated visual to create a random herringbone texture when installed in a multidirectional manner while Linear Shift creates a subtle shift of value across the

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hexagon and is constructed of multiple combined colours. Bevel offers a visual deconstruction of the hexagon both through a dimensional layering of shapes and through a plush sheared finish. Hexagon is Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM Silver and uses premium Eco Solution Q fibre. All tiles feature EcoWorx backing, which is certified with the highest level of GECA certification and a Green Star ‘Level A’ product rating according to the Green Building Council of Australia. EcoWorx carpet tiles are 100% PVC free and are backed with an environmental guarantee for reclamation and recycling.

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Flight assists way-finding and defines movement Offering a new solution for open environments, Shaw Contract Group’s new carpet tile collection, Flight, creates movement and defines space in environments free of structural constraint. Bold patterns inspired by how we move interplays with colour, stripes and a shifting ombre – achieving a directional impact within a vast space. Drawing inspiration from the pavers of ancient plazas and the mathematics behind people moving from one location to another, the designs fold movement into static statements and provide new options for building scale and dimension.

“This collection is the result of our interest in the science of how people move through space,” said Shaw Contract Group Commercial Sales Director Aaron Martin. “Our design team explored computational studies of exactly how people move through airports and immersed themselves in Levy Flights, a garrulous mathematical model, which echoes our movement through space and time,” said Aaron. Large scale and open, public spaces are typically impacted by architecture. Flooring serves as a third facade, in addition to walls and ceilings. Free of structural constraint, Flight assists

with way-finding and defines movement – offering places to walk, places to pause and places to gather. Designed for public ambiance and engineered for heavy foot traffic, Flight provides a comprehensive flooring solution, featuring four 61cm x 61cm tile products that are varied yet connected. Available in 13 colours, the palette features warm and cool tones as well as bold colour options, which create varying degrees of movement and energy depending on how the styles are used within a space. Products include: • Pause Tile: a static style, defining quieter moments within space; • Step Tile: an ombre that exudes movement and can be stretched, injecting directional energy; • Interact Tile: a stripe, akin to a quickened stride – building scale, it directs

the eye and assists in way-finding; • Vantage Tile: a bold, geometric shape that adds a large glimpse of interest to the floor. All styles are 22 ounces and are constructed of EcoSolution Q fibre and EcoWorx backing, offering a lifetime commercial warranty covering abrasive wear, tuft bind, edge ravel and delamination. Cradle to Cradle CertifiedCM Silver, completely recyclable and manufactured with recycled content, all Flight products are 100% PVC and bitumen free and offer a sustainable flooring solution backed with an environmental guarantee for reclamation and recycling. Flight is also certified with the highest level of GECA certification and a Green Star ‘Level A’ product rating according to the Green Building Council of Australia.

years and has played a vital role in supporting the viability and traditions of these indigenous animals, communities and customs. All of the cashmere goat hair used in Tretford carpets is dyed without bleaching, which not only gives the carpets their stunning, naturally rich colours, it eliminates the use of

harmful toxins in the dying process. Mongolia, a foreign land whose name evokes a sense of mystery, provides most of the cashmere goat hair used in Tretford carpets. It is this raw material that guarantees the unmistakable quality and durability of Tretford products as well as the radiance of their colours.

Colours of Mongolia The new Tretford colour palette Colours of Mongolia has been inspired by the indigenous peoples, landscape, culture and rugged environment which nurtures the goats that produce this beautiful cashmere carpet. The nomadic lifestyle of the Mongolian people is particularly captivating, as

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they subsist off the land and seem to remain relatively untouched by Western influence. The landscapes themselves are breathtaking and are, in a sense, symbolic of the simplicity of the Mongolian tribal and nomadic lifestyles that they live. Tretford has sourced the goat hair from Mongolian goat herders for over 20

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A point of difference New Zealand carpet maker Cavalier Bremworth has released a new felted wool carpet called Kennedy Point using their exclusive Radford felted yarn. Made in New Zealand using 100% sustainable New Zealand wool, it has a textured loop pile with an attractive feel and provides both durability and softness with the use of lambswool. The felted yarn has been cleverly constructed, incorporating random elements of the colour used in the contrasting woollen spun yarn. The mix of chunky felted yarn with this single ply yarn softens the linear design and creates a unique appearance. The result is attractive to the eye, paired with a comfortable underfoot experience. From classic neutral tones to a stunning duck-egg blue, Kennedy Point is sure to add a point of difference to any home. To celebrate its release, Cavalier Bremworth collaborated with designer Roanne Jacobson from Saben to create a limited edition blue leather tote bag – featuring Kennedy Point itself.

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In a bold new move on the transformational journey to the circular economy, Desso, a leading global carpets and sports pitches company has developed a new material stream for its carpet tiles based on a partnership with a group of drinking water companies in the Netherlands. In collaboration with Reststoffenunie, an association of drinking water companies in the Netherlands, Desso has found a way to upcycle re-engineered calcium carbonate (chalk) from local drinking water companies. The chalk is positively defined in accordance with C2C criteria and is used for the production of Desso's carpet tiles with EcoBase backing, which is C2C Silver certified and 100% recyclable in Desso’s own production process. The result of this new innovation is that Desso’s products with EcoBase backing will now contain on average 50% positively defined recycled content. Desso is the first carpet company in the world to use the upcycled calcium

carbonate (chalk), co-created by Desso’s R&D team and its partners in the water industry. It expects to draw as much as 20,000 tonnes of chalk from this circular economy waste stream for its carpet tiles in partnership with the Dutch water companies. Desso has also launched its new Transitions collection with this positively defined recycled content. As a Cradle to Cradle company, Desso is committed to developing products that can be brought back and recycled in a non-toxic closed loop, the foundation for a regenerative circular economy. Through a rigid C2C assessment process, Desso strives to ensure its products consist of healthy materials, positive for human health and for the planet. The company vision is to develop environmentally responsible products that contribute to health and wellbeing in the built environment. This commitment to material health ensures that Desso realises this vision while its goods are in use and when they are being recycled.

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Ready-to-Wear from Signature Based on the success of the original Ready-To-Wear collection launch, Signature Floorconcepts has announced the release of an additional six designs, making 12 in total for the collection. Ideal for those on tight project or refurbishment deadlines, it provides all the advantages of a commercial grade Axminster carpet without the lengthy production leadtimes.

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Getting to the heart of the market Keen to maintain its reputation for innovation and for finding new, better, smarter ways to operate, Dunlop Flooring has decided to extend its product offering to the industry by launching its own range of hard flooring. Heartridge is a new collection of timber, laminate and vinyl plank flooring set to captivate the market with its style, quality and fashionable colour palette. “We reviewed various categories and markets to determine the best strategic fit to utilise our strengths and leverage our brand. The engineered timber, laminate and the luxury vinyl plank market has been identified as an excellent opportunity and a strong strategic fit,”

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said Dunlop Flooring’s General Manager Sean Forde. “Consumer tastes are becoming more refined and influenced by global trends with European fashions and styles becoming more and more popular with the Australian consumer. In particular, the oak trend continues to gain momentum, especially in the longer and wider plank styles. That is why we have developed our new Heartridge Flooring ranges in a palette of fashionable colours and styles to suit even the most sophisticated consumer.” The name Heartridge was chosen to encompass the feeling of home (‘Home is

where the heart is’) – the brand conveys sophisticated simplicity, strength through stability, a robust nature and reliability – all elements synonymous with quality flooring, and those which are desirable for the home. By contrast, the use of the name Dunlop in the brand provides a feeling of security, emphasising its brand values of quality, dependability, reliability, value for money, trustworthiness and innovation. “We have taken time to understand our consumer and have invested in the development of our new brand Heartridge. The new brand tastefully leverages the Dunlop brand but doesn’t exploit it,” said Sean.

Sean believes that while there are many flooring products on the market, there is currently a lack of recognisable brands in Australia with only a handful of names that readily come to mind. “Dunlop is one of the most recognised brands in the world,” he said. “Using a recognisable brand has two distinct, immediate and powerful advantages – increased recognition that, in turn, leads to trust and increased awareness and cut-through that adds value. “We understand that our customers are very aware of the world around them and are design conscious. They are looking for modern sophistication and elegance. 28

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26 They are after a greater variety of finishes and more options to ensure their home feels like their own and not something mass produced. “As part of Pacific Brands we understand design, colour and innovation. With key companies in our group such as Bonds and Sheridan, we appreciate fashion and the seasonality of products,” he said. “This new brand differentiates us from our competitors; it is natural, earthy, stylish and fashionable. “We also know that our retail partners put a lot of emphasis on service, national delivery and product guarantees and would prefer a recognisable brand that they can trust. We currently offer next day delivery for underlay in all capital cities and have the ability to leverage this as we transition into hard flooring.”

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The Heartridge collection comprises of three engineered timber ranges – Rustic Oak, Vintage Oak and Woodland Oak, as well as the Smoked Oak laminate and Smoked Oak luxury vinyl plank ranges. With a quick and easy to install tongue and groove system Heartridge engineered oak is built for strength and durability using multi-layered construction technology with a 3mm veneer and a UV matte coating for surface protection. It’s also backed with a lifetime residential structural guarantee. Flooring sets the tone of the room and with stylish textured finishes that vary from brushed on the Woodland Oak to distressed for the Vintage Oak and handscraped on the Rustic Oak range – each gives the

floor a finish that provide a natural look and feel. Colours in the ranges all fall within the on-trend palette of greys and neutrals and include Winter Cove, Natural, White Dove and White Smoke as the palest choices through Foxtail, Roasted Barley and Tawny Owl to the darker Hedgerow, Hunter Grey and Antler. Crafted with detailed embossing and a low gloss finish, the Luxury Vinyl Plank range is inspired by genuine timber flooring, giving a rich texture to the floor. The micro bevel edge adds a subtle touch that completes the look. The Smoked Oak Luxury Vinyl Plank and Laminate ranges show a similar colour palette to the engineered oaks with six colours from Silvermist to Burnt Husk. Smoked Oak Luxury Vinyl Plank is perfect for use throughout the home including wet areas such

as your bathroom, laundry and kitchen, it ensures a seamless and contemporary timber feel right around your home. Built to withstand heavy duty wear all Luxury Vinyl Planks have a wear rating of .55mm ensuring they’ll stand the test of daily family life. Smoked Oak Laminate is detailed with an embossed in-register finish so you can truly feel the grain of the timber pattern. The micro bevel edging, long 2.26m plank lengths with no repeat will ensure the flooring will have the unmistakable character of genuine timber. Built for durability with an AC4 rating, this flooring product is strong enough for commercial applications. Smoked Oak Luxury Vinyl Plank has a quick and easy to install Angle Loc system while Smoked Oak Laminate uses a similar easy Drop Loc system.

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Laminate: more natural than ever Even in these times of rapidly-changing design trends, the wide variety of laminate flooring available on the market can satisfy the customer’s desire for individuality. With each new collection, the products are refined not only in visual terms, but also in their technical specification. At Domotex 2015 in Hannover, the European laminate flooring manufacturers grouped within the EPLF e.V. organisation, together with their suppliers, will once again be showing how they set the pace for the international flooring markets. The big furnishing trends for 2015 on the international markets are Shabby Chic,

Vintage and Scandinavian Style. In terms of interior design, originality, clarity of style and naturalness are in demand – and with their current laminate flooring designs, European manufacturers are already well equipped for this. Thanks to advanced printing and finishing techniques, the boards offer the perfect interplay between decor and texture. More defined printing with a strong three-dimensional effect gives the true-to-nature grain patterns of the decors a more authentic look and more vibrant colours. Whether brushed, sanded or rough sawn, the surface textures are always finished so as to be obvious to the touch.

Sophisticated printing techniques create the perfect interplay between decor and surface textures. – Photo: Meister.

The laminate collections show classic floor designs such as Herringbone with a fresh, modern interpretation. – Photo: Parador

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The wood effects in laminate are presented in an overall calmer and more reserved way than in previous years: cracks and knots on the surface are rather less pronounced. The finishes range from high gloss through to semi-matte and matte low gloss effects in oiled wooden flooring style. In the stone decor range, there are authenticallyrecreated surfaces with highquality ceramic textures and the appearance of semi-matte or porous natural stone. The versatile oak decors continue to dominate the international range of laminates. However, other premium and natural design wood decors such as elm, ash, spruce, larch, walnut and pine are increasingly finding favour amongst buyers. 32

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Laminate 30 With regard to colour, wood effects currently have a tendency towards the lighter natural tones: greige, light beige, cream, warm light grey shades, or even matte white.

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The current trend for open space living is satisfied by popular plank flooring, with even more choice provided by the extralong and extra-wide formats. These create the impression of generously-sized rooms and result in a beautiful floor pattern, as this setting lets the colours and textures of authentic wood decors really come into their own. Even with the extra-long single strip flooring two or more metres in length, there is still no distracting repeat effect in the decor; each individual plank looks like it has grown naturally. With the aid of intelligent click systems, even the XXL planks can be laid quickly and conveniently. In the multi-strip sector, European manufacturers have devised highly effective and elegant laminate flooring modelled on traditional laying patterns. They are playing in a creative way with the decorative, geometric possibilities of traditional parquet panels, but using a modern twist; for example, they are combining classic wood with stylish stone finish decors to produce the look of a mixed material. Special plank designs are also available and they are increasing the size of these versatile laminate flooring collections: moisture-repellent surfaces for use in kitchens and bathrooms are just as easy to find as are highly non-slip surfaces for use in entrance and work areas. www.eplf.com

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peak hour traffic reduced to an hour and thirty minutes with GPS technology, digital road signs, radio announcement’s and traffic reports. • Dealing with customer support and inquiries whilst mobile, using mobile technology, email, cloud storage, mobile devices, hands free, mobile internet, wireless connections and Bluetooth.

• Parking at the airport with bay lighting indicating if the space is free or taken – one of the best things since sliced bread. I do, however, suspect the lights are made from ruby and emeralds given the prices charged for parking. • Airport security. I thought to myself, I wonder how long it would take to process all these people without x-ray technology and

metal detectors in today’s turbulent world. • Ticketing, no need to print tickets or even speak to anyone at the counters any more, just stick your smart phone in the scanner at the gate and your boarding pass appears. I won’t bore you with the rest of my trip, however, it does make you think how technology, seen or unseen, plays a big role in our everyday lives. MeasureSquare Mobile iPad and desktop estimation software is software designed to save you time, along with many other benefits we advertise. By the way I felt pretty bad by the end of the day – I had the flu, no tech answer for that yet. However, I would guess someone somewhere is working on it. As for the Anthill Top 100 Cool Company awards – we came fifth in our category and 24th overall. The fact we made the top 100 was enough for me. Nigel Welsh, Business Development Director, Laser Measure Australia Pty Ltd

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Gerflor lays foundations for cancer research Almost 100,000 m2 of Gerflor floor and wall vinyl are being installed inside Melbourne’s new Victorian Comprehensive Cancer Centre (VCCC). The new $1 billion purpose built facility for cancer research and treatment will comprise 120,000 m2 over 13 levels on the site of the former Royal Dental Hospital in Parkville. Two bridges will link to the Royal Melbourne Hospital where a further 12,000 m2 of extensions and refurbishments are underway. The project will promote research into new cancer treatments, attract the nation’s leading cancer researchers and provide a centre of excellence for people affected by cancer. The Peter MacCallum Cancer

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Centre will move into its new home at VCCC in 2016 where cancer research and clinical services will also be delivered by Melbourne Health and The University of Melbourne. Cheryl House is the interiors team leader for the landmark building that is now nearing completion. She, along with her teams, have the formidable task of choosing surfaces and finishes in materials and colours that will stand the test of time. Cheryl’s extensive experience designing for institutions and heavy traffic situations, including schools and airports, has heightened her understanding of the importance of choosing products that are appropriate for particular settings.

“VCCC is a tremendous opportunity to deliver a quality public health facility that will perform well for years to come and continue to be easy to maintain long term. As such, we need tried and tested products from well established, reputable firms that will preserve their high standards. “We choose products on the basis that they are appropriate for the application and place a great deal of emphasis on the technical properties of those product,” Cheryl said. A variety of Gerflor products are being installed in the VCCC including Tarasafe Ultra, Nera Contract Wood and Mipolam Robust EL7. The majority, however, is made up of new generation homogenous Gerflor Symbioz. Its low maintenance and environmental sustainability features, together with market leading stain resistance, equip it well for demanding settings including pathology and cytotoxic laboratories. But, according to Cheryl, other factors also influence product selection. “Colour is aligned to wellness and recovery. New products and technologies like Symbioz allow us to leverage the psychological benefits that colour can bring to a health care setting,” she said. “The colours available in the Gerflor’s Symbioz range are really beautiful – quite unique

and not easily replicated,” Cheryl said. Creating a comfortable, welcoming environment for patients is a priority for Cheryl and her team. “As well as selecting products that are absolutely appropriate for this setting we are also endeavoring to introduce all of those elements that provide a greater sense of comfort and a more relaxed environment, with a sense of domesticity about it. “The experience that people have of this building will obviously be influenced by the interiors. But a good health outcome is not limited by that. There’s also how the staff interact with you and each other and the lovely break out spaces and areas that support collaboration will really add value and have a positive impact on staff retention,” Cheryl said. Cheryl and the sthDI team will complete their work on the project at the end of 2015. Their legacy will endure well after that as patients and staff experience the features of this new integrated cancer research and treatment centre. “This is a landmark project that will bring together the largest concentration of cancer clinicians in the southern hemisphere. We are proud of the role we have played in bringing together one of the top 10 cancer centres in the world,” Cheryl said.

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New versatility and colour for LVT Shaw Contract Group’s Grain + Pigment is a new, versatile offering of luxury vinyl tile featuring updated wood grain textures and subtly striated near-solids in a plank format product. Natural wood tones, metallic sheen and colours ranging from warm to cool to bright see the 18.5cm x 121.2cm product deliver unlimited possibilities. “Grain + Pigment is an exciting new addition to our expanding range of resilient floor coverings,” said Shaw Contract Group Commercial Director Aaron Martin. “The two styles provide an opportunity to inject luxe energy into a space.

“And the versatile palette can be mixed to create nuanced transitions with a subtle textural shift or bold contrasts of colour,” he added. Suitable for all market segments including retail, corporate office, education and aged care, the collection features two styles. • Grain: a wood-inspired design with textures ranging from smooth to wire-brushed in natural wood tones. Available in 22 colors, including four colours with a soft metallic sheen. • Pigment: a near-solid with a subtle texture available in 12 colours ranging from warm to cool.

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Transitions adds shine to redevelopment Projects are selected based on such factors as innovative construction techniques, use of innovative materials or products, cost-saving methods, innovative design, workmanship, environmental considerations, creativity, and aesthetics. Capri on Via Roma is a redevelopment of a waterfront shopping centre on the Isle of Capri, Gold Coast, Australia. The new shopping centre comprises 31 retail businesses including waterfront restaurants, cafes, fresh food and artisan providers and a supermarket, as well as fashion, beauty and lifestyle outlets. The Capri on Via Roma project had an extensive range of concrete flooring products throughout the internal, external and basement areas which were completed by Transitions Polishing and Grinding. This included around 14,000 m2 of diamond grinding to prepare all rain

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damaged slabs; 1800 m2 of Transitions stained polished concrete floors throughout the internal mall; 1200 m2 of Transitions polished concrete in retail tenancies; 4200 m2 of Transitions honed stained concrete floors in the external pathways, entryways and external car parking lots and 7175 m2 of epoxy coating in the basement car park. The polished concrete floors throughout the project had very clear requirements in terms of design flexibility, performance and functionality. The concrete floor finishes had to have the ability to withstand high foot traffic on a constant basis whilst maintaining aesthetic appeal. It was also very important for Transitions to have the ability to install the chosen flooring products within a compressed construction timeframe, in stages, all whilst enabling other trades to complete their works during the installation phase.

Key features of the concrete flooring at Capri on Via Roma include:

• 7-10mm removed from the surface of severely raindamaged slabs and then mechanically grouted prior to works commencing; • R9 slip rating throughout internal areas and R11 on external areas; • UV stable coloured stain applied to Transitions honed concrete flooring (externally); • yellow coloured stain applied internally to create a bright, warm space and to fit in with shopping centre branding; • basement floor to encompass very good protective properties against oil leaks from vehicles; • all internal and external floors to be easy to maintain and within existing cleaning schedules.

FLOORChef has Baskin Robbins’ floors licked FLOORChef and Baskin Robbins have celebrated a successful custom flooring partnership with the recent grand openings of two new stores in West End and Manly, Brisbane. The projects were landmarks for the global ice cream giant as they introduced a series of interior design changes aimed at delivering a completely different customer experience. In a bold move away from the grey vinyl floor tile used in the past, they wanted a fresh start in the form of a

modern resin floor matching their new heritage wall colours. The task of customising such a floor fell to FLOORChef, who were approached on the back of their design knowledge and ability to work at a national level. With scope for many more stores to be done right across Australia in the near future, the choice of partner couldn’t be taken lightly. After many weeks of collaboration to hone in on just the right look and feel, a marbled Designer Dessert was created as the way

forward but the challenges didn’t stop there. Tight scheduling in the fit-outs meant installation had to be completed within three days and be ready for other trades to continue full-scale work less than 24 hours after: a tough assignment for any decorative flooring style.

FLOORChef’s Managing Director, Jack Josephsen, was extremely proud of floors they were able to deliver. “When you walk onto these floors the level of detail is astonishing and the colours tie in beautifully with the overall look Baskin Robbins was going for,” he said.

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Give old concrete new life By Kennards Hire Concrete Care With its range of textures and natural rustic appeal, polished concrete has become one of the most highly sought-after of all floor finishes in recent years for home interiors and outdoor dining areas, cafes, showrooms, retail spaces and offices. At first glance a finished concrete floor surface is almost always referred to as polished concrete; however, there are varying types of finishes that can be achieved depending on the desired look and budget. These can simply be referred to as full gloss, semi-gloss and matt finish, each having its own range of benefits in its suitable environment and price ranges per square metre. The most prestigious of concrete finishes is the full gloss polished concrete with consistent stone exposure or plain grey. This features a superior reflective high

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gloss finish, sealed with a penetrating sealer and requires the least amount of maintenance maximising its longevity and long term value benefits. Polishing concrete floors require a great deal of expertise and experience as well as specialist equipment. And just as thereâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a difference in the final look of a polished concrete floor, there is also a difference in polishing techniques. Preparation is the most critical stage to achieving the preferred floor finish. This involves thoroughly removing any existing floorcovering or coating with scrapers, shot blasters or grinders. Polishing concrete involves the use of specialised heavyduty planetary machines equipped with diamondimpregnated disks. These machines work by grinding down the surfaces to the

desired level of exposure required and floor flatness, then gradually create a degree of shine and smoothness through the different grades of diamond resin disks. A dust collector is used throughout the process to eliminate airborne particles.

Topical coated concrete

Grinding a floor where a topical coating, such as an epoxy, will be applied to achieve the gloss finish is a faster and less expensive option. This requires just three grinds of different grades before the sealer is applied

and a standard concrete grinder can be used for this process. Initially 30/40 grit is used to achieve the desired exposed aggregate appearance, and then a 60/80 grit is used to remove the scratches from the first grind followed by a 120 grit. This creates a smooth surface with the correct adhesion profile and ensures the topical coating will bond to the floor.

Full polish

For full polish finishes, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s essential to use grinders that are true planetary machines as these combine grinding, levelling and polishing the floor in order to attain a superior gloss finish A full gloss polish involves a combination of grinding then polishing the floor numerous times using finer grade of grinding stones through to polishing resins with the addition of a grouting step to close and fill any tiny holes, ensuring a tight finish. Although this method is more labour intensive, it seals the floor and achieves a water and stain resistant finish with a penetrating sealer applied. Equipment specialists from Kennards Hire Concrete Care can provide expert advice on polishing techniques, demonstrate how to use a machine as well as advise on which machine is ideally suited to your project.

The driving force to success Once upon a time. .. it was acceptable to be using hand held mixers on site levelling large concrete floor areas. But times have moved on and technology has changed. You may not have ever given it a second thought, but a contractor is rarely paid for the time it takes them to level a floor – only the finished result. That’s why the Mega Hippo mixer is the answer for production, cost effectiveness and flexibility on site. “It’s the only portable mixer of it’s size around, and the most effective for a wide range of levelling compounds, coatings, epoxies and other mixing products,” explained Naomi Archer of All Preparation Equipment. “It is undoubtedly the most versatile in its class.” All Preparation Equipment, a specialist team behind floor preparation, has worked with hundreds of contractors for coating types and materials – many and varied. From cement products, acrylics, resins and epoxies, all have been widely used for different purposes on a variety of substrates. While they all differ one from the other, there is usually one process required by them all: thorough on-site mixing. Correct mixing of construction coating materials is essential for the success of a product. It is often, however, the most neglected process. Hours are spent preparing a surface to which a coating is applied, then the whole job and profit can sometimes roll out the door by inadequate mixing of the applied product.

Following on from its popular predecessor, the Mega Hippo is the result of input from users and market-leading material producers in Australia, Europe and the United States. Already endorsed internationally for mixing cementitious selflevelers and coatings, the Mega Hippo now offers additional features and benefits to users. • Removable disposable liner: the flexible liner is ideal for resins and hard-to-clean materials – a quick, simple part to install and remove from the canister. The liner helps reduce downtime required for cleaning or can remove the need for special cleaning solvents on site. • Larger mixing canister: up to six 20kg bags or 80 litres of material can be mixed in the Mega Hippo canister meaning more production, more efficiency and more profit. • Larger mixing helix: faster mixing and increased performance for all materials including material containing decorative chip or fine grade pebble aggregate. The unique design ensures that all aggregate is evenly distributed throughout the mixture and not left sitting on the bottom of the mixing canister. This is especially important when mixing compounds with decorative aggregate for floors. • Dust extraction port: airborne dust can be a health hazard as well as an operational nuisance. The Mega Hippo has a special dust extraction hose connection port, which can be used on the standard canister or when a liner is fitted. Dust extraction will help reduce health risks and nuisance factors.

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PortaMix has a long and successful history in Australia. Since 1999 when the Hippo was tested extensively and endorsed by Vibro, PortaMix has proved to be a reliable performer for the flooring industry. Internationally PortaMix has provided the solution on many unique projects requiring special mixing performance.

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Rapid tile and stone installation systems Laticrete is constantly working on finding solutions to address evolving and changing job site construction techniques, materials and methods. In its new brochure, Rapid Tile and Stone Application Systems, the Laticrete products listed are engineered for 'rapid open to traffic' installations of tile and stone. An overview of Laticrete rapid products is provided to facilitate the selection of appropriate Laticrete rapid adhesives, mortars and grouts for your specific applications. An overview of each recommended rapid product is provided as a general guide to facilitate selection for each specific application. These include: • Waterproofing membrane Hydro Ban – a thin waterproofing and anti-fracture membrane that combines optimum performance and productivity. The new improved formula is rapid drying allowing for a faster time to tile and flood test after final cure, as well as faster flood testing in cold temperatures and over mortar beds.

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Backed by the Laticrete system warranty, Hydro Ban does not require the use of fabric in the field, coves or corners and bonds directly to drains and pipe penetrations. • Uncoupling Membrane Strata_Mat – a next generation high performance uncoupling mat for use under tile and stone installations in both residential and commercial applications. Designed to replace traditional underlayment materials, the unique patent pending design provides for an enhanced mechanical bond of the adhesive and provides for faster drying of the adhesive, allowing for shorter time to grout. Specifically designed for use with both modified and unmodified adhesives, Strata_Mat allows for the proper adhesive to be used with porcelain or large format tiles and stone. • 101 Rapid Latex Admix /290 Super Floor and Wall Thin-Set Adhesive – Used together these make a high performance thin-set adhesive to install tile and stone using the thin-bed method of installation where quick

to traffic times are required. Specially formulated for fast set which allows fixing and grouting in the same day. For interior and exterior installations of all types of tile, brick and stone, 101 Rapid Latex Admix can be used with 226 Thick Bed Mortar for fast setting screeds and beds. • Spectralock Pro Grout can be used on both floors and walls. Stain resistant, easy to install and it never needs sealing, it is highly recommended for use in swimming pools where greater chemical resistance is sought. • Latapoxy 310 Rapid Stone adhesive – a two component, high strength epoxy adhesive that achieves a fast permanent bond in five to eight minute set time. Engineered, formulated and optimised for the spot bonding fixing method of installing tile and stone on vertical surfaces, it maintains its non-sag consistency at high working temperatures up to 35°C. Interior, exterior, wet areas, walls, ceilings and soffits. • Latapoxy 300 adhesive – a high-strength, three-part 100% solids epoxy adhesive

formulated for improved chemical resistance and the ability to bond to specialised surfaces such as steel and aluminium. • 4237 Rapid Latex Additive / 211 Crete Filler Powder – together these make a high strength latex thin bed and medium bed adhesive up to 15 mm bed thickness. For installing all types of tile, stone and agglomerates. • 335 Rapid Premium Flexible Adhesive – the ultimate one-component, polymer-fortified Rapid Latex Admix thin-set adhesive. Ideal for interior and exterior applications on virtually all substrates and applications including pools, fountains and façades. Increases your productivity with long open time. Exceptional bond strength for difficult to bond tiles. Provided that tile or stone are installed in accordance with applicable industry standards and written installation instructions, projects utilising Laticrete rapid products can qualify for a comprehensive Laticrete system warranty. Laticrete materials are certified by independent laboratories throughout the world to meet or exceed applicable industry standards/ norms including DIN, ANSI, AS, UEAtc, JIS, ASTM, ABSAC, UPC, ICC, IAPMO and ISO.

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ProductUpdate

New stair nosings from Floorsafe Floorsafe Australia’s safety products have resulted in solving many safety issues over the past 28 years. They source and find suitable cost effective safety products to deal with every issue especially when it comes to complying with the new laws that have been introduced for stairway safety. “We are cost conscious and always consider affordability,” said Philip Zagni, Floorsafe’s Director. “There are many reasons why builders, contractors and architects chose our products because we focus on producing and providing quality and reliable solutions at an affordable cost.” Safety and long term wear factor is now being considered more than ever before. Rubber and like materials used for stair nosing inserts are slowly being replaced with carborundum inserts. On external stairways where pedestrian safety

becomes of paramount concern carborundum offers the best grip and wear factor. Floorsafe Australia has seen an 80% increase since they introduced and offered a fully coated carborundum insert in place of the usual PVC rubber serrated insert. For some time a high cost stair nosing product has been available that incorporates four or more carborundum strips rebated into several styles of aluminium profiles. An excellent product but beyond most contractors budgets. Floorsafe Australia with its aluminium partners have addressed the costs and now have a range of very affordable carborundum stair nosings that meets the requirements of the Australian standards and building code of Australia. Neatly rebated hard wearing carborundum strips are moulded into a high quality aluminium profile, which is also anodized for extra protection.

Life is not a straight line Mint Floors & Shutters has brought an exciting and unique addition to its timber flooring collection – the naturally curved flooring Bolefloor. Manufactured in Europe, the curved-length flooring meets the true definition of unique: each floorboard is as individual as the tree it came from. No two bolefloors are alike. Bolefloor from Mint Floors offers a unique design solution for almost any situation – residences,

commercial spaces, retail environments or display floors. Bolefloors work in any setting where intimate, natural, and individual interiors are desired. For the more budget conscious, there is the Curve8 system by Bolefloor. Curve 8 is stocked in Sydney and comes pre-finished to save time and cost. There’s no rule a Bolefloor has to be a floor — the technology has been employed to create walls and even ceilings.

Karndean unveils Flotex Vision Karndean Designflooring has unveiled its latest Flotex collection, Flotex Vision - a revolution in flooring customisation and design as part of its Flotex sheet range restructure.

46 Flooring Dec 2014/Jan 2015

Ranging from abstracts with an intricate colour spectrum to highly realistic imagery such as grass and water, the collection features over 500 individual items to match every design brief.

Flotex Vision can create the illusion of depth and texture, whether that’s the detail of a Persian rug, a woven tartan or any other classic textile designs. Alternatively it can be used to create some truly unique three dimensional effects that really make a design statement on the floor. With over 70 million fibres per m2, Flotex Sheet provides a high density matt substrate for printing, enabling vibrant designs and true to life visuals that can be produced in high level photographic resolutions. All colours, tones and hues are achievable with Flotex Vision.

With over 500 individual items to choose from, a sample book cannot capture all the options that are available. That is why Flotex Vision is available in a flexible and always up-todate online digital library. The durability and cleanability that has seen Flotex Sheet serve as a staple product in such demanding sectors as aged care, education and public transportation for 30 years, remains unchanged. This has now been enhanced with superior design choice and flexibility, which increases its relevance to hospitality, retail and general commercial environments.

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2015 Exhibitions

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14-17 Heimtextil Frankfurt 2015 International Trade Fair for Home Textiles and Commercial Textiles

23-27 Meuble Paris 2015 Paris Furniture Fair Paris, France http://www.maison-objet.com/paris/ pages/meuble-paris/

Frankfurt, Germany http://heimtextil.messefrankfurt. com/frankfurt/en

FEBRUARY 2015

JANUARY 2015

17-20 Domotex Contractworld 2015 World trade fair for carpets and floorcoverings Hannover, Germany http://www.domotex.de

Airstep Australia

16 & 17

All Preparation Equipment BASF

Carpet Court

Choices Flooring

11 & 13

Classic Architectural Products Back Cover

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Spring Fair Birmingham 2015 DIY, hardware and outdoor living products, home accessories Birmingham, UK http://www.springfair.com 9-13

18-22 LVM Las Vegas Market 2015 Furniture Show & Decorative Accessories Market Las Vegas, USA www.lasvegasmarket.com

Cevisama 2015 International fair for architectural ceramics, bathroom and kitchen equipment, natural stone, raw materials and machinery Valencia, Spain http://cevisama.feriavalencia.com

21-23 Surfaces 2015 Floorcovering and surfacing industry show Las Vegas, USA www.tisewest.com

10-12 Surface Design 2015 Event for architects, interior designers and specifiers London, UK http://www.surfacedesignshow.com

*** For more information on the fairs or to confirm dates, please check the individual websites.

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DomotexAsia/ChinaFloor Dunlop Flooring Duracore

25, 27, 29 & 31

Embelton & Co

Flooring Concepts

Gibbon Group/Intafloors GMK Logistics

GTP Australasia

8, 22 & 32

International Building Supply Kennards Group

Laser Measure Australia Ontera

Premium Floors

Proline Floors

33 3

Protect Crete Australia QEP

RFMS Australasia

39 & 41

Shaw Contract Group Front Cover & 19

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