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BRITAIN’S No. 1 FLOORCOVERING MAGAZINE FOR THE RETAIL AND CONTRACT MARKET

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Crazy Discounts Across Cuts Contact: and Rolls for Mad Mark 07990 079 297 Crazy Craig 07873 237 859 the Month Bonkers Bradley 07873 237 860 of March!

New Display Stands Now Available TCS - Solely Committed to Serving Independent Retailers in the UK and Ireland PLEASE CALL FOR MORE INFORMATION:

Head Office: 01524 840177

email: info@tcscarpets.co.uk

Unit 4, TCS Industrial Park, South Gate, White Lund Industrial Estate, Morecambe, LA3 3PB THE

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ISSUE 529 : 4 MARCH 2019 Published by Mayville Publishing Co Ltd., 219 West Ella Road, West Ella, Hull HU10 7SD @thestocklists Tel: 01482 659396 Fax: 01482 659397 www.thestocklists.com Sales Director: Diane Martin. diane@mayvillepublishing.co.uk Publication Director: David Spragg Founded by Roy Spragg in 1973.

THE MAGAZINE THAT’S ALL ABOUT FLOORING

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Our news service starts on page 23

Monthly ‘Stocklisters’ shown in BOLD

Index t ADORE

Tile styles

Luxury leads a lagging market Trends at Domotex 2019, Hannover More reviews from the world’s biggest flooring show • pages 44-51

Rita Bancroft reports on the plethora of square-shaped choices pages 32-34

Page Contact No No 47 4,5

01422 431100

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Wilton Royal resurgence page 23

IVC’s new Isafe vinyl page 24

Feather-like fibre

ITC’s new micro polyester page 23

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0845 6021 1881

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+31 38 386 11 60

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Extending the offer

Texture & technique

New opportunities for retailers page 40

Likewise £1.2m deal New PLC adds distributor pages 38

LDP’s multi-layered structure page 30

Writing the ‘bible’ F Ball’s iconic adhesives guide page 35

FlooringFactsheets

Supporting specifiers Interfloor’s RIBA/BIID seminar page 36

The industry’s knowledge-bank

Adhesives

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Carpet Types

Buying Groups

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Underlay 56-57

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Wholesaler Distribution Directory 62-64

Carpet Company Directory Carpet Trouble-shooter

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Woolsafe: the carpet care guide

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MERRYFIELD CARPET CUTTING MACHINERY British Manufactured Carpet Cutting Machines THE STOCKLISTS March 2019

Visit ‘Merryfield Carpet’ on YOUTUBE to see our full range of cutting machines or call 01422 373799 3

EVERYBODY HAS A SOFT SIDE Super soft • Ultra resilient • Extremely durable

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Super soft carpets

Super Soft

iSense® is the embodiment of tenderness and strength, so cuddly yet so resilient.

In only a few years, iSense ® has become the UK’s first and favourite brand when it comes to super soft carpet. More

Ultra Resilient

than 120.000 households already enjoy its comfortable touch and luxurious feel.

Which one of the unique carpet collections of iSense® will you choose?

Extremely Durable

iSense® carpet is not only soft, but also extremely durable.

In wear resistance tests, it easily outperforms all other soft residential carpets on the UK market. Get ready to be amazed and ask your Associated Weavers area sales manager for a presentation of the exceptional test results of iSense®.

: without a doubt the most durable and most popular soft carpet available on the UK-market!

cleaning starterset FREE with each iSense purchase of min. 16sqm Ask your AW area sales manager for full details.

A UK brand since 1964 iSense-carpet.co.uk

Associated Weavers Ltd - F Mill – 2nd Floor East Dean Clough Mills - Halifax - West Yorkshire - HX3 5AX - UK THE STOCKLISTS March 2019

Tel: + 44 1422 431100 sales@associatedweavers.co.uk - www.carpetyourlife.co.uk

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The Perfect System for your Designer Floor.

GREAT BRITISH INNOVATION

The perfect choice for floor fitters.

Choose Styccobond F46, the market leading pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive.

• True Pressure Sensitive Properties – ideal for designer floorcoverings Stopgap 300 HD, Stopgap P131 and Styccobond F46.

The perfect system for simply stunning luxurious floors.

• Excellent tack • High Bond Strength • Excellent Plasticiser Resistance • Approved for marine use

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SPIRIT - Jinn 7-2007 80% Wool 20% Nylon Woven Axminster Available 3.66m wide For more information please visit our website, www.bondworth.co.uk Townshend Works, Puxton Lane, Kidderminster, Worcestershire, DY11 5DF T+44(0)1562 745000 F+44(0)1562 732827

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Luxury floors for every home and lifestyle

Are you Gold Standard?

Gold Retailer Partnerships

With limited availability remaining across the UK, see if you qualify by visiting bramptonchase.co.uk/become-a-retailer

We’re committed to raising standards.

Be part of a nationwide network of trusted, like-minded retail partners enjoying great success with Brampton Chase.

First Class Support

Classics

Marketing & POS

Stones

Extensive Sampling

UltraCore

Luxury Vinyl Planks

Luxury Vinyl Tiles

Luxury Click Planks

3mm thick with 0.5mm wear layer Size, 7” x 48” / 177.8 x 1219.2mm

2mm thick with 0.3mm wear layer Size, 12” x 18” / 304.8 x 457.2mm

8mm thick with built-in underlay & 0.5mm wear layer Size, 9” x 71” / 228 x 1800mm

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Columbia Flooring plc

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

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

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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ALAN HESLING S.W, SOUTH, S.E. LONDON, SURREY (INSIDE M25)

JACK O’CONNOR SOUTH BUCKS, BERKSHIRE, WEST LONDON, SURREY (OUTSIDE M25)

M: 07793 244619

M: 07816 217550

ahesling@furlongflooring.com

JAMIE COLLINS N.W, NORTH, EAST & CENTRAL LONDON

M: 07791 890861

M: 07816 217548

HARD FLOORING SPECIALISTS

jmcollins@furlongflooring.com

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

aclark@furlongflooring.com

MARK JONES LANCS, CUMBRIA, FLYDE, GTR MCR, CHESHIRE, SOT & STAFFORD, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, N. WALES

mjones@furlongflooring.com

RONNIE REDPATH S.W. LONDON, W. LONDON, SURREY, MIDDLESEX, BEDS, BERKSHIRE, OXON & BUCKS, NORTHANTS M: 07792 477 312

M: 07793 244 620

GUY FERGUSON KENT, HAMPSHIRE, DORSET, SURREY, EAST & WEST SUSSEX M: 07816 217 558

gferguson@furlongflooring.com

athompson@furlongflooring.com

TONY CONWAY BEDS, NORTHANTS, OXON & BUCKS M: 07791 891025

tconway@furlongflooring.com

PETER FLETCHER FLETCHER HAMPSHIRE & DORSET M: 07816 217561

M: 07980 786264

JEFF COLLINS ESSEX, HERTS, N, N.W. & EAST LONDON, NORFOLK, SUFFOLK, CAMBS

jcollins@furlongflooring.com

M: 07816 217565

JOConnor@furlongflooring.com

DARREN SPENDIFF KENT

dspendiff@furlongflooring.com

ANDY THOMPSON ESSEX, HERTFORDSHIRE

SOUTH EAST

LONDON

Furlong Flooring The people who care about your success

rredpath@furlongflooring.com

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OWEN CHENERY S.E. WALES, HERTS, AVON & GLOS, LEICS, WARWICKS, BIRM’HAM, SHROPS, STAFFS, SOMERSET M: 07794 367 825

ochenery@furlongflooring.com

pfletcher@furlongflooring.com

PAUL LOVELL NORFOLK, SUFFOLK & CAMBS M: 07816 217549

plovell@furlongflooring.com

JOHN AKIEN EAST & WEST SUSSEX M: 07791 891024

jakien@furlongflooring.com

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M: 07794 048414

tbailey@furlongflooring.com

JASON BRIMBLE AVON & GLOUCESTERSHIRE

RICHARD LOCKEY LOCKEY NORTH EAST, EAST COAST M: 07983 446969

rlockey@furlongflooring.com

JAMES DAVIES YORKSHIRE & EAST LANCS

M: 07794 041266

M: 07968 828516

NORTH WEST

TIM BAILEY SOUTH EAST WALES & HEREFORDSHIRE

YORKSHIRE AND NORTH EAST

WALES & SOUTH WEST

...and can help grow your sales in 2019!

ALAN CHEETHAM GTR MANCHESTER, CHESHIRE M: 07966 263571

acheetham@furlongflooring.com

DANNY BROWN MERSEYSIDE, WIRRAL & NORTH WALES M: 07597 459642

jbrimble@furlongflooring.com

jdavies@furlongflooring.com

BEN THOMAS MID & WEST WALES M: 07794 048809

STEWART WAITHMAN DEVON & CORNWALL M: 07794 048413

MIDLANDS

swaithman@furlongflooring.com

MARTYN MORRIS MORRIS SOUTH YORKSHIRE

MARK DOWSON PART LANCS, FLYDE COAST & CUMBRIA

M: 07973 403450

M: 07980 786265

mmorris@furlongflooring.com

SCOTLAND

bthomas@furlongflooring.com

mdowson@furlongflooring.com

ALAN CAIRNIE EAST SCOTLAND

TBA WEST SCOTLAND

M: 07976 311434

M: 01772 696787

acairnie@furlongflooring.com

ROSS TOOTH NOTTS, DERBYSHIRE & LINCS

mdowson@furlongflooring.com

WESLEY GRAHAM LEICESTER, WARWICKSHIRE M: 07968 324598

enquiries@furlongflooring.com

MIKE SHUTT BIRMINGHAM/ STAFFORDSHIRE, SHROPSHIRE M: 07970 158594

* Starts January 2, 2019

M: 07872 964685

rtooth@furlongflooring.com

wgraham@furlongflooring.com

Preston Sales

London Sales

tel: 01772 696787 fax: 01772 311921

tel: 01322 628707 fax: 01322 698733

Gloucester Sales

Email enquiries

tel: 0845 520 0800 fax: 01452 222515

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mshutt@furlongflooring.com

enquiries@furlongflooring.co.uk

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A Stylish Collection Of Natural Looking Contemporary Flooring Natural Solutions by Furlong Flooring is our collection of stylish, high quality, smooth flooring. With natural solid wood, engineered wood, laminate and luxury vinyl tile ranges to choose from, you’ll be spoiled for choice.

Each collection is also complemented by a full range of accessories including underlay, adhesives, trims and maintenance kits, helping you to care for your investment.

First choice flooring for every room

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Next Step 189 - 6516 – Black American Walnut

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New from Fells Carpets

Taking the feature wall to create a feature floor

Regent Moderns – Tubescape Rebel Yell

NEW B2B WEB SITE www.fellscarpets-sales.co.uk CHECK OUR FULL OFFER AND ORDER ONLINE (LIVE STOCK)

EXCITING, BOLD AND UNIQUE RANGES

FROM THE UK’s LARGEST PATTERNED CARPET STOCKISTS See your local representative for more details

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H&V are a leading carpet manufacturer based in Belgium.

We deliver direct from Belgium to the U.K supplying full rolls only, without a minimum order quantity.

Delivery is 5 working days from receipt of order.

Contact your local sales agent below for further details and sample books.

Representation

North West, West Midlands, Southern Ireland Paul Hugo (Sales Manager) 07813 714498 North Wales, Cheshire Matt Bell 07980 223303 Scotland James Hall 07787 140136 Yorkshire, North East England Steve Allitt 07971 952873 East Midlands Charlotte Jarvis 07460 875070 Northern Ireland Norman Gray 07860 495649 Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire Adam Nicol 07885 738975 South Wales, Bristol & Avon, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Herefordshire Emma Rees 07920 837422 London, Berkshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, South East Jon Marsh 07976 795821 Zac Marsh 07828 663325 Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridge, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire Richard Cooper 07860 525 245 Belgium Office Johny Peeters 0032 475 71 08 69 0032 513 20 54 3

Carpets to dance about!

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Tel 01473 826870

Email infouk@hammercarpetsuk.com

Web www.hammercarpets.com

Beautiful carpet collections in 100% wool stocked in 4m and 5m wide

Jacs

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

Natural Lines

Supreme Boucle

Super luxurious 100% wool loop pile available in 4m and 5m widths.

Natural Lines

Natural Weave

Skagen

Natural Weave

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

Supreme boucle

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

Las Vegas

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

Sisal Boucle & Sisal Berber A heavy domestic tonal stripe in 100% wool loop pile.

The Stone Fibre Collection

Our Stone fibre carpet is available in 4 designs. Each design available in 4 colours, in 4m and 5m widths.

Memphis

100% wool textured loop available in 4 & 5m widths.

Diamond Weave

100% wool flatweave available in 5m width.

Scandic Weave

100% wool flatweave available in 5m width.

Sloane Square

100% wool innovative cut and loop pile geometric design.

Skagen

Soft tones in a heavy wool loop with a luxurious Wool pile.

Hammer Carpets are the world’s largest manufacturer of bespoke design 80/20 Colortec carpet. Ask your Agent for more details and samples or call our friendly sales office.

Scandinavian quality by design Our UK Sales Team Ron Fewery 07976 244892

London, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, East Anglia, Buckinghamshire

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Steve Acton 07957 836207

Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, Dorset

Sandy Anderson Stephen Korobejko Lee Palmer 07445 232345 07702 292558 07774 101640 Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Tyneside

Yorkshire & the North East

Channel Islands

Martin Gorny 07530 365125 Bristol & the West Country

Stephen Binnersley 07710 618754

Midlands, South Wales & Northamptonshire

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D U R H A M T W I ST

L ET ’S T W IST AG A IN We b e l i eve t h at Durha m Tw i st i s the b e st valu e prem iu m twist pile in th e m arketplace to d ay.

I f yo u d o n ’ t u s e the ra ng e at p re se nt, ta ke a fresh look at it. We’re su re you ’ll be im press e d !

It’s a range of 60 shades in plains and heathers, made in three weights 40, 50 and 60 ounce.

It then has 10 co-ordinating stripes made 1m, 4m and 5m wide.

OXFORDSHIRE, WILTSHIRE, NORTHERN IRELAND SOUTH WALES HAMPSHIRE, BRISTOL, GARY O’BOYLE PAUL POWELL & GLOUCESTERSHIRE M: 07831 220 675 M: 07968 186 150 DAVID MAY E: goboyle@ntlworld.com E: paulpowellagencies@gmail.com M: 07976 204 778 REPUBLIC OF IRELAND SOUTH EAST & SOUTH LONDON EAST MIDLANDS SCOTLAND E: mayatthelimes@talktalk.net LARRY WHITE MIKE ALP STEVE FURNISS GEORGE STUART M: 03862 594 126 M: 07770 861 441 M: 07773 384 787 M: 07860 366 092 SOUTH WEST E: thelarwhite@hotmail.com E: alp.michael@googlemail.com E: furnissagencies@btinternet.com E: gstuart@whitestone.co.uk BRENDAN HART N LONDON & HOME COUNTIES NATIONAL SALES MANAGER WEST MIDLANDS NORTH EAST & CUMBRIA M: 07850 130 221 KEITH MORGAN DAVE MARNEY DEAN STANLEY BECKY GIBBONS E: ba.hart1@yahoo.com M: 07710 701063 M: 07794 221 443 M: 07572 758 010 M: 07970 491 215 E: keith@hughmackay.com E: d.marney@whitestone.co.uk E: dssalesagencies@gmail.com E: rebann2@btinternet.com NORFOLK, SUFFOLK, CAMBS, NORTH ESSEX SALES DIRECTOR CENTRAL LONDON LIVERPOOL YORKSHIRE ROBIN SAUNDERS VINCE HOLDEN NICK WOOD MALCOLM HOYLE JOHN ALSOP M: 07968 344 892 M: 07900 262 434 M: 07976 945 505 M: 07860 772 608 M: 07860 572 220 E: vince@hughmackay.com E: nick@essentialflooring.co.uk E: alsopagencies@yahoo.co.uk E: malcolm.hoyle@btinternet.com E: rsagencies2004@aol.com

NORTH WEST & NORTH WALES SCOTLAND JOHN ROSTRON JOHN STUART M: 07973 733 208 M: 07860 565 200 E: johnrstuart@btopenworld.com E: johnrostronagencies@hotmail.com

H U G H M A C K AY Support your British manufacturer

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PRETTY IN PINK AND READY TO SERVE! ORDER BEFORE 16:00 FOR OUR NEXT DAY SERVICE, DELIVERED FREE, DELIVERED WITH STYLE!!!

NATURAL EFFECT

Gold Fields Ivory Coast 2015 London Life 4&5M Natural Habitat 4&5M Northern Lights 4 & 5M Promenade Rocca 2016 Southern Chic 4&5M

SAXONY / SHAG PILE Fabulous 4&5m Glamorous 4&5m Saxon King 2015 Turkish Delight 4&5M

ULTRA SOFT FEEL LUXURY Cashmere 4&5M Cashmere Luxe 4&5M Fairfield Silk 4&5M Fascination (New) 4&5M Faye 4&5M Genius 4&5M Graceful Delight 4&5M Kesari (By Leonis) 4&5M Montana Silk 4&5M Noble Luxury 4&5M Pearlescent 4&5M Pure Class 4&5M Queens Saxony Soft Noble Deluxe Softer Style 4&5m Startwist Saxony 4&5M Startwist Silk 4&5M Tender Kiss Tender Touch Versailles Palace 4&5M

CORD, NEEDLEPUNCH & ENTRANCE MATTING Big Hit Canterbury Gel Hippo Mat Gala 2017 4&5M Gala Stripes Lone Ranger Magnum Mat Magnus Mat Supacord

TWISTS - STAIN RESIST

VINYL / SMOOTH FLOORING

Carlton Club Chunky Twist Dalton 2018 Dublin Heather 2016 Dublin Twist 2018 Echo Twist 2017 4&5M Fairfield Creations 2018 Heathertwist Supreme 40 4&5M Heathertwist Elite 50 4&5M Kaleidoscope 4&5m Peerless Twist Supreme 4&5M Peerless Ultra 4&5M Startwist Edition 2016 4&5M Startwist Elite 2016 50 4&5M Startwist Supreme 2016 40 4&5M Super Noble Twist 4&5M Wessex Twist Elite 4&5M Wessex Twist Supreme 4&5M

Dura-Tex Eclipse 2016 - Elite Eclipse 2016 - Genesis Eclipse 2018 - Revelations High Society II Luxury Comfort II Luxury Royale Luxury Value II Moonlight Starlight Techno-Safe 2017 Multi Flex

CARPET TILES Canterbury Capital City Capital Plus

FINSA LAMINATE COLLECTION

TWISTS - WOOL

Finsa Original 4v (stock) Finfloor 12 4v Pure Floor 8mm 4v

Dimensions Plain/Heathers 40 Dimensions Plain/ Heathers 50 Dimensions Heathers Stripe 50 Dimensions Plain/Heathers 60 Lingdale 4&5m Lingdale Elite 4&5m Premium Deluxe 40 4&5M Premium Deluxe 40 Stripes Premium Elite 50 4&5M Premium Finesse 60 4&4M Ultimate Berber Twist 4&5M

We also stock a complete selection of underlays, accessories and entrance matting. We offer a Special Order Service on products from virtually every flooring manufacturer in existence! Express Delivery Service on Finsa, Balterio & Krono laminate ranges.

GRAPHICS / CONTRACT GELS Endurance Gel 2016 Marathon

ENGINEERED WOOD COLLECTION Oaken Options

REVOLUTIONARY LVT FLOORING FROM CAVALIO Conceptline Projectline

IS RECRUITING Join the sales team of one of London’s leading wholesalers.

Send your CV now to: sales@rackhamsltd.com

Area Sales Executives Aaron Smith London postals NW,N,E & SE 07881 502506 THE STOCKLISTS March 2019

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

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

Carrie Gillis Kent/Sussex 07881-502507

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BROCKWAY Cavendish Collection Dimensions - New Dimensions Heathers - New Lingdale (Both Qualities) Orion/Orion Major LUSOTUFO Nature/Nevada Safi Sahara Tangier Titan & Tital Diagonal Valencia Wool Cord Wool Dream CORMAR Apollo Comfort Apollo Elite Apollo Plus Gemini Highland Saxony Home Counties Heathers Home Counties Plains Malabar 2 fold Oaklands 32 Oaklands 42 Oaklands 50 Natural Berber Twist Primo Choice Super/Elite Primo Excellence Primo Plus Primo Ultra Sensation Sensation Feeling Sensation Heathers Sensation Supreme Sensation Twist Soft Focus Soft Focus Heather’s IVC Atlas II Bingo Classic Limestone Comfytex Cosmolike Fusion Groovy Isafe Apex Isafe First - limited Isafe One Planet Presto Tile Styles Ultimate Elements Woodlike Woodmark

MOHAWK CARPETS

The only distributor to offer Mohawk in the UK.

X Collection Freedom Super Freedom

IDEAL CARPETS Dublin Dublin Heathers Echo Endurance - New Colours Grace Grass Collection Mars Monsoon Motor Car vinyls Athena Black-tex Emotions Galaxy Gemini Spectrum Taurus entrance matting Alicante Heavy Tread Orotex - Ceylon Orotex - Magnum Orotex - Matrix EARTHWERKS Lagoon Dry Back Lagoon SPC Tempo MISCELLANEOUS CLASSIS CARPETS Amber Amber Plains San Diego Winter MILLENNIUM WEAVERS Desire New Millennium Twist Ultra Twist PARAGON Toccarre Carpet Tiles TELENZO London Bridge/Kings Cross VENTURE FLOOR COVERING Toronto Cordoba Brisbane

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 March/April 2019.

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Carpet&FlooringReview ‘Feather-like’ fibre for floors ITC has launched Soft Origins, a two-style strong collection of ultra-soft carpet for the home crafted from 100% solution-dyed micro polyester.

Bringing feather-like comfort to the floor, Soft Origin’s micro polyester fibre is spun into a two-ply yarn that adds resilience, with solution-dyed colour providing the stain-resistance now demanded from even the softest of carpets. Crafted in a classic 1/8th gauge Saxony, the micro polyester yarn also gives Soft Origin styles the silk-like look that is proving a popular choice for residential carpet.

“Soft Origins is a significant development for the ITC brand, with an evolutionary micro polyester yarn that is incredibly soft to the touch, the collection establishes ITC as a force in trend-focused carpet,” explains Geert Vanden Bossche, marketing director, Balta Group.

Soft Origins features two qualities; Cashmere Velvet and Silky Lush. In a 1,650g/m2 pile weight, Cashmere Velvet is the collection’s heaviest style, featuring in a palette of eight modern colours. The expressive Silky Lush highlights micro polyester’s silk-like quality, this time in a 1,540g/m2 pile weight and in 11 pastel shades.

Both carpets come with Balta’s TwinBack backing that heightens underfoot comfort and makes the carpet easier to install through better flexibility and a soft surface that prevents scuffs and marks on skirtings. Available four-metre wide, Cashmere Velvet and Silky Lush were previewed during Balta’s Open Week event in December and are available now.

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Welcoming wool Royal Charter is the new, exquisite cut-pile twist from Wilton Royal by Abingdon Flooring, heralding the continued re-emergence of wool-rich carpet as a discerning choice for those seeking quality and longevity.

In two weights, Royal Charter (40oz) and Royal Charter Deluxe (50oz), the yarn features a healthy 80% wool content with Meltbond to achieve a finer velvet finish and to deliver value without compromising wool’s impressive resilience and unmistakable natural look. In a ranging palette of 22 colours from elegant polished steel and natural calico to bold cardinal red and sage green, Royal Charter is well equipped for today’s home.

Martin Peace, sales director, Abingdon Flooring comments: “A British crafted wool carpet has always stood as a marker of quality, but there is no arguing that the natural fibre’s market share has suffered at the hands of manmade alternatives. It commands a place in today’s market as the preserve of homeowners wanting the unmistakable look, resilience and longevity that it offers. To this day, no manmade fibre has been able to replace this unique combination and offer wool’s sustainable and renewable status.

“We’ve introduced Royal Charter as we commit to developing new styles by Wilton Royal that offer a modern response to wool’s rising status through value-driven qualities.”

Featuring Abingdon Flooring’s Soft Fleece Back for a great ‘in-store feel’ and easier fitting, Royal Charter and the weightier Royal Charter Deluxe are available in Abingdon Flooring’s multiple widths - 2.5, 4 and 5m and come Heavy Domestic rated, so are well-suited for use throughout the home. A 10-year warranty for Royal Charter and 12-year warranty for Royal Charter Deluxe are provided as reassurance for consumers looking to make the switch.

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NEWS Super stylish safety The new Isafe 70 heterogeneous vinyl safety flooring collection from IVC, features 36 wood, colour and material looks ready to bring TRRL36+ and R11 performance to commercial environments.

Presenting one of the broadest sheet vinyl safety flooring collections today, Isafe 70 features micro corundum particles that provide reassuring slipresistance in all conditions. Not only surer underfoot but also less visible to the naked eye than standard additives, micro corundum helps to give Isafe 70’s wood and material looks authenticity with IVC’s minimal pattern repeat technology and Invisiweld seam bonding heightening the effect over large areas. All Isafe 70 floors features HyperGrip polyurethane for a matt-finish surface that resists stains and is easier to clean.

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Isafe 70 Woods’ 11 oak effects ranging from light natural hues in Driftwood Oak and Hessian Oak to dark tones in Stout Oak and Barn Oak, giving an authentic wood look suitable for any corporate, office, retail, hospitality, leisure, housing, education or healthcare project. In Isafe 70 Colours, the same locations can enjoy 14 coloured decors, all with a subtle light/dark tonal fleck that breaks-up large areas and minimises the appearance of dirt. In vivid Sky Blue and Orange Zest, Isafe 70 Colours presents colour-pops for striking accent areas, along with functional shades such as Monument Grey and Moccasin Beige.

Expona LVT has transformed Elverys Sports’ Bridgewater Store in Arklow in a substantial renovation project.

Turning to Isafe 70 Materials reveals popular architectural elements such as Concrete Dark Grey and Concrete Grey, along with the trend-capturing terrazzo of Roma and Milano. The 11 decors of Isafe 70 Materials are among the most exciting safety flooring designs available today.

Expona Commercial was the ideal choice as it is suitable for high traffic areas such as a store or commercial shopping area. The contrasting designs also allowed the contractor to highlight certain areas of the store positioning the wood planks around the tills and the Cool Grey Concrete tiles to fill the rest of the area.

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Before laying the new floor significant subfloor preparation was required including the removal of the existing floor covering consisting of porcelain tiles on the main shop floor and vinyl tiles in the back of house locations. Some walls were also removed to give a more spacious open appearance and 800m2 of new floor covering of Polyflor Expona Commercial in Cool Grey Concrete and Bronzed Salvaged Wood.

Tom Walsh from Tom Walsh Flooring Contractors comments, ‘The stylish, modern designs of both the concrete and wood finishes complement the interior design scheme perfectly. The properties of the product leaves us confident that this flooring will provide the safety and assurance needed in a commercial environment.’

The Expona Commercial range was created to bring flooring solutions that are tailor made to suit the customers vision with reproductions of the widest range of natural and man-made materials combined with innovative modern finishes. Designed for commercial interiors, all Expona products are enhanced with Polyflor PUR, Polyflor’s exclusive and robust polyurethane reinforcement which is cross linked and UV cured to provide superior cleaning benefits and a cost effective maintenance regime.

The Expona Commercial range features 80 inspiring wood, stone and abstract effect designs, 55 of which are brand new additions to the collection. With new parquet, painted, mosaic, rustic and metallic effects, Expona Commercial LVT can be used to create adventurous interior schemes featuring bold statement flooring designs which tap into the latest architectural trends.

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NEWS Polyflor’s positive energy Designed by Specific, a UK innovation and knowledge centre led

by Swansea University, the Active Office will be the UKs first energy positive building, generating more energy than it uses over the course of a year.

Manufactured and delivered by offsite specialists Wernick Buildings the office features integrated solar cells in the curved roof, lithium ion batteries to store electricity and a 2,000 litre water tank to store solar heat. Polyflor products chosen for the build included Polysafe Hydro Evolve, Expona Flow PUR and Polysafe Arena.

Polysafe Hydro Evolve in Colorado, used for the accessible shower, features safety aggregates in the vinyl and a raised pimple emboss for added grip and underfoot safety is highly suited for disabled adaptations. Available in 8 colours Hydro Evolve enables you to create a safe yet attractive interior.

Expona Flow PUR in Dark Industrial Concrete was used in the entrance foyer, comms and breakout rooms. Specifically developed for heavy commercial installations featuring an industrial concrete design for added authenticity and a stylish finish, this floorcovering complements modern interiors, forming the basis for an impressive entrance hall.

Polysafe Arena in Flagstone Grey was used throughout the toilets, cleaning cupboards, and plant room. Replicating a flagstone material, the range incorporates clear aluminium oxide particles in the vinyl which are virtually invisible, ensuring an attractive floor finish which offers sustainable slip resistance throughout the products guaranteed life.

Robert Townsend, Key Account Manager at Wernick commented, “Our aim for this project was to provide high quality finish, and be as sustainable as possible in every aspect of the building. Polyflor’s products were the perfect match for this brief.”

In keeping with the energy positive nature of the build, all the Expona Flow PUR, Polysafe Arena PUR and Polysafe Hydro Evolve fitted on site is 100% recyclable and achieves a A+ BRE rating.

T 0161 767 1111 www.polyflor.com

Expert installation advise F. Ball and Co. Ltd. has appointed Jason Tatton as a technical service officer, further strengthening its technical service department.

Skip, or jump to recycling?

It’s that time of year again when you’re notified of yet another increase in your skip costs.

Over the past ten years, commercial waste disposal costs have risen by a staggering 250% in order for the UK to meet EU landfill diversion targets by 2020.

It’s not all doom and gloom though, especially for the flooring industry, as improvements in technology have meant the cost to recycle new and uplifted carpet and underlay waste is now less than sending it to landfill when using a Kenburn Carpet Crusher.

If saving money and the planet are of interest to you please give Kenburn a call.

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Based at F. Ball’s Cheddleton site, Jason will provide expert advice to flooring professionals on best practice in subfloor preparation and floorcovering installation and how to get the most out of F. Ball products. He will also assist F. Ball’s regional technical representatives in producing reports advising on the best course of action for specific flooring projects.

Jason brings a wealth of knowledge gained through 18 years experience in the flooring industry to the role, having previously managed his family’s flooring business.

Commenting on his appointment, Jason said: “I’m really looking forward to working on a wide variety of projects and speaking to lots of different people. I’ve always enjoyed working in flooring, and the chance to work for one of the industry’s most respected names is a great opportunity.

As a flooring contractor, I was in touch with F. Ball’s technical service team, so I realise how important the service is from a professional perspective.”

Jason and his wife Kristy have four children. In his spare time he enjoys walking, travelling and sport, in particular football, and he coaches the football team of one of his sons.

F. Ball’s technical service team is available to answer calls about products and flooring projects from 7.30am – 5.00pm, Monday to Friday. It also delivers free training courses for flooring contractors at the company’s purpose-built training centre at its Staffordshire Headquarters.

T 01538 361 633 www.f-ball.co.uk

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NEWS F. Ball’s lotta bottle F. Ball and Co. Ltd. is continuing its efforts to tackle plastic waste by introducing a new 20 litre size recyclable bottle for the reformulated version of its popular Styccobond F41 carpet tile tackifier.

The new-sized bottles are made from 95%–98% recycled plastic and can be reprocessed as many as ten times.

It follows F. Ball’s replacement of its 5 litre plastic bottles for gauging liquids, primers and tackifiers with recycled alternatives – a change that will remove over 100 tonnes of virgin plastic material from the waste stream every year.

The move to recycled packaging is part of the company’s ongoing commitment to reducing packaging waste, particularly waste plastic because of the adverse effects it has on wildlife and the wider environment. It is part of the company’s initiatives to ensure the sustainability of its business practices and manage its environmental impact, for which it has been awarded ISO 14001 certification.

Commenting on the introduction of the recycled bottles, F. Ball Managing Director Mark Hughes said: “The introduction of the new F41 bottles is a continuation of our efforts to minimise the impact our activities have on the environment. These include investing in energy saving technologies, generating power from renewable energy sources and the conservation of the natural environment surrounding our Staffordshire headquarters.”

Styccobond F41 is also available in 5 litre recyclable bottles and 15 litre rectangular buckets and has recently been reformulated to provide increased coverage capabilities, a faster drying time and increased tack. It is also significantly easier to apply as a result of reduced viscosity.

T 01538 361 633 www.f-ball.co.uk

All change at ERFM It’s all change at the European Resilient Flooring Manufacturers’ Institute (ERFMI) with the announcement of several new senior management appointments, including Jane Gardner as its Managing Director.

ERFMI represents the interests of the resilient flooring sector in Europe.

Its members produce floorcoverings made of Vinyl, Rubber, Linoleum, Cork, Polyurethane or synthetic thermoplastic polymers.

Jane succeeds Ton Pluijmert, who retires from ERFMI after 16 years and the organisation thanks Ton for his valuable contribution to the industry.

ERFMI has also elected Robert N B Smith, Director of Technical Services – James Halstead plc as its new Chairman at their recent General Assembly held on November 14th 2018 in Brussels. He takes over from Pierre Lienhard, Group Marketing & Strategy Director for Gerflor who has been acting as Interim Chair.

Demosthene Sakkas, Director of the Research and Innovation Division EMEA at Tarkett takes over as the new Chair of the Technical Committee.

Jane Gardner was previously Head of Consulting for Axion, a resource efficiency consultancy based in Manchester, UK, where she was involved in projects covering a number of different plastic products with a particular focus on collection and recycling. As well as setting up Recofloor, the national collection and recycling scheme for vinyl flooring, Jane managed Carpet Recycling UK, a membership association focused on increasing carpet recycling.

ERFMI represents the interests of 16 manufacturers and distributors of resilient floor coverings across Europe, who between them produce in excess of 360 million sq metres of flooring a year and employ 11,000 people.

T + 32 (0) 2 7 39 63 87 www.erfmi.com

Landfill diversion continues increase The volume of carpet waste diverted from landfill in the UK has shown a modest increase with 175,252 tonnes reused, recycled or recovered for energy in 2018, according to Carpet Recycling UK. This represents a diversion rate of 44% - up from 42% and an increase of 7,252 tonnes on 2017, the not for profit membership association reports.

Around 400,000 tonnes of waste carpet arise each year in the UK. Energy recovery accounted for 113,914 tonnes – 65% of the total and a reduction of 10,087 tonnes from 2017. Reuse and recycling of waste carpet was up by 19,338 tonnes on 2017 to 61,338 tonnes, representing 35% of the total. In 2018, main growth areas were in equestrian surface materials, carpet tile reuse, carpets for cement kilns as a renewable resource to replace fossil fuels for export and in the UK and local incineration of municipal solid wastes (MSW).

Commenting on their 2018 achievements, CRUK Scheme Manager Adnan Zeb-Khan said: “Our Core Funder manufacturing and distribution membership continues to grow, providing exceptional support to CRUK as well as to their customers. These Core Funders are industry leaders in developing voluntary producer responsibility for carpets throughout their lifecycle.” CRUK’s core funders are Cormar Carpets, Lifestyle Floors/ Headlam, Brinton Carpets, DESSO, ege, Milliken and Balsan.

Adnan noted that CRUK’s retailer and flooring contractor membership has increased as more companies recognise cost savings and sustainability impacts for their businesses. “They appreciate the help from our Core Funders to improve their results, in many cases saving thousands of pounds per year,” he continued.

T 0161 440 8325 www.carpetrecyclinguk.com 28 March 2019

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WARWICK CASTLE Introducing Warwick Castle, the latest addition to the LeonisŽ family of soft and strong carpets. A heavyweight and enduring 1/8th gauge twist in 10 classic and modern colours for today’s homes.

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NEWS Texture and technique Inspired by the world’s largest salt flats in Bolivia, the Uyuni Collection of rugs by Louis de Poortere brings beautiful multi-layered effects through undulating depth of structure reflecting the thick, lithium-rich salt crust for two wonderfully unique creations.

Weaving together cotton chenille in varying thread counts with yarns of space-dyed wool, Tunupa’s horizontal ripples are presented in two powerful colourways inspired by rich wool hues, filtered through cotton chenille tones of brine and salt. In Brine and Brown, Tunupa sees rich mineral colours; almost-black, bright ochre, mustard, moss green and deep-sea blue filtered with soft and pale brown tones in cotton chenille.

For Blue and Salt, a rich space-dyed sapphire blue forms the base tone, littered with the same accents of ochre, mustard and moss and softened through with layers of textured cotton chenille in salt.

For Colchani, Louis de Poortere has inspired by the iconic Chanel Tweed, presenting an organic chequered design in three rich and natural colourways. Cloud and Sun, Citrine Load and Cactus Seed give Colchani a powerful look that captures the elegance and poise of one of fashion’s most recognisable fabrics, delivering rich texture through the artful combination of its space-dyed wool and cotton chenille blend.

“The multi-layer, almost hand-crafted texture of Uyuni belies its jacquard flatweave machine-made origins and we’ve pushed our machinery hard to create these wonderful effects,’ explains Alan Russell, Sales Director UK for the Belgian manufacturer. “By combining different yarn counts of cotton chenille with wool we have been able to change the definition of yarns throughout each rug. With the technique we’ve used, each Uyuni rug is somewhat unique, bringing something a little extra to this brand-new collection for 2019.”

Woven on Jacquard looms in 15% wool and 85% cotton chenille both Uyuni designs are available direct from Louis de Poortere in a range of standard sizes with anti-slip backing, ranging from 140 x 200cm to 290 x 390cm.

T +32 56 393 393 www.louisdepoortere.com

ADP impact for Victoria ADP have provided Victoria Carpets with a professional installation, distribution and re-merchandising service for their Habberley, Heartlands, Heightington, Honeybourne, Hopwood, Huntington, Hurcott, Lasting Impressions, Natural Co-ordinates, Rustic Jewels, Sisal Weave and Tudor Twist range of carpets.

ADP have worked with Victoria Carpets to distribute and merchandise these outstanding lecterns and tombola display stands to compliment these great ranges and ensure that the visual impact of the stands is the best it can be. These display stands have been distributed to many locations across the UK and on many occasions, ADP have re-merchandised Victoria Carpets sample portfolio ensuring their ranges are kept up to date in all of their retailers.

Victoria Carpets have received very positive feedback from all the retailers where ADP have been involved with delivering and merchandising these product display stands. The ADP team are courteous, helpful and professional in their approach to their work and always deliver and install to the customers satisfaction.

ADP also offer over 50 years combined specialist experience in an array of other services including distribution, merchandising, store roll-outs and overall project management, with clients including major electrical and computer stores to national and European carpet and flooring companies. ADP can adapt to your requirements.

T 0121 559 6783 www.adp-distribution.co.uk 30 March 2019

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The perfect finish

GripperrodsÂŽ Premier Floor Edgings provide an exceptional finish to premium flooring installations.

Available in two finishes; brushed steel nickel and chrome to co-ordinate with modern home accessories.

interfloor.com 01706 238 810 from The Stocklists

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Marketing insights Tile styles - a plethora of choice Providing ultimate versatility in design style and material specification, tiles provide an effective flooring solution for both domestic and commercial applications. We take a look at the latest innovations in tile design and the choice of finishes and construction materials on offer.

Karndean Designflooring’s natural-looking stone effect luxury vinyl tiles offer a versatile option for any room in the home. Hard wearing and easy to maintain, a Karndean floor is waterproof, slip resistant and surprisingly warm underfoot, a perfect choice to pair with underfloor heating for extra comfort.

Amtico, Signature French Weave

Stella Coyle, national retail sales manager at Karndean Designflooring, said; “Natural stone tiles are a popular flooring choice for homeowners, but what puts many people off is how they feel underfoot – they’re known for being hard to walk on and cold in winter. We offer a huge choice of realistic stone designs to suit all interiors. From versatile slate and limestone designs to stunning marble and travertine, a Karndean floor is a warmer, more resilient surface that adds instant appeal to any living space.

“For a classic choice, a traditional black and white monochrome pattern creates an elegant style that is perfect for hard working floors such as bathrooms and hallways. Or, for a twist on traditional style, our slate designs in contemporary shades of grey and charcoal are also proving popular.

Karndean Designflooring, Knight Tile Carrara and Heritage Collection Clifton

gives underfoot comfort and high resistance to wear and its crowning feature is their new urethane layer, Quantum Guard. Not only does it eliminate the need to polish but it also enhances durability and is easy to clean. As more than 50 years of experience goes into every Amtico floor, it’s no surprise they are happy to give their Signature collection a lifetime warranty.

Harvey Maria has introduced a new series of luxury vinyl tiles to its Heritage Colours range. New ‘Heritage Colours Squares’ includes four designs in bold on-trend Victorian-inspired shades - Linen White, Stove Black, Venetian Red and Bay Blue.

Harvey Maria, Heritage Colours Squares “This year we are excited to introduce a creative new collection featuring a range of exquisite geometric designs, ideal for recreating the original character of elegant period interiors. The versatility of the Heritage Collection is amply demonstrated with a range of pre-assembled colour combinations, or shades which can be mixed and matched in any combination to create a truly individual floor.”

Amtico has built a reputation for outstanding quality and British design, offering an unrivalled choice of long-lasting Wood, Stone or Abstract flooring.

The ability to mix and match laying patterns or experiment with borders and motifs provides consumers with endless combinations for their home. Each edge is precisely bevelled, so when fitted they make a ‘V’ in the join, creating a neater, more defined finish.

Design talent, innovative manufacturing processes and precise craftsmanship are at the heart of Amtico. With a solid reputation for expertise and skill, all luxury flooring is crafted at their specialist factory in Coventry, England, and known around the world for its genuine provenance and quality.

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Part of the HM Signature range, Heritage Colours Squares are single shade tiles with a distinct bevelled edge. The four new square tiles each measure 22.86cm x 22.86cm (9”x9”) and can be laid in single colours or used to create striking chequer-board designs.

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Within the Heritage Colours range, there are also nine rectangular tiles, called ‘Little Bricks’, which can be combined with the larger squares to create features and borders, and laid in brick-bond and parquet-style patterns. Little Bricks colourways also include Venetian Red and Bay Blue, as well as natural shades – from Pumice to Steel - gentle pastel tones and bold vibrant colours, including botanical-inspired Apple Green and striking ‘Forget-Me-Not’.

The Heritage Colours series provides a tough, waterproof and slip-resistant finish and the tiles can be installed in all settings, over a plywood or screeded subfloor. They are also suitable for installation with underfloor heating.

Bringing versatility, ease of replacement, simple fitting and comfort, the LCT (Luxury Carpet Tiles) First collection from Balta carpet tiles is perfect for a fast transformation in domestic interiors.

Unlike carpet tiles made for commercial interiors, LCT First has been designed

by Balta carpet tiles to bring residential-style qualities that give the reassuring, home-like softness of wall-to-wall carpet with the installation advantages and the creative freedom offered by a modular format. Geert Vanden Bossche, marketing director, Balta Group, explains:

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“Softness of wall-to-wall carpet with the installation advantages and the creative freedom offered by a modular format” Innovator in cork, Granorte’s new economy collection of cork-based flooring, the TRENDCollection, presents a fresh direction for the Portuguese family company, innovating in cork since 1972. From the collection itself, though to a new website, brochures, point-of-sale and video; TRENDCollection aims to spread the word of cork’s numerous benefits to budget-aware consumers looking for sustainable finishes in their home.

The new collection is made of four different styles offering homes budgettuned cork flooring: “With LCT First, landlords and property owners can enjoy the warmth and comfort of carpet while benefitting from a floor that’s easy to install, easy to replace and cost-effective. Providing excellent sound absorption, LCT First makes sense for any multi-occupancy building, while the boxed, modular format also makes it a breeze to transport between floors in high-rise apartments. Conveniently packaged, all styles within the collection are the perfect ‘take-away today’ fix when the pressure is on to deliver a fresh new look ready to impress prospective tenants.”

Using Balta’s experience in crafting high-performance carpet tiles for commercial interiors, LCT First features Craft, Graphite and Mineral. In nine on-trend domestic colours and with a woven look, Craft’s mix of super-soft Imprel polyamide and polypropylene brings great value. Graphite’s 1/10th gauge cut-pile pile delivers one of the most popular looks for the home in five colours. The carpet tile’s linen effect creates an elegant look with the wear-resistance of 100% Imprel polyamide. Made from 100% StainSafe yarn, Mineral’s 1/10th gauge loop-pile in four timeless colours is ideal for creating a modern twist on the natural look.

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SOLIDTrend is a completely new floating floor with click installation and a waterproof rigid core. Featuring a cork base layer for improved comfort, sound absorption and thermal insulation, the floor is available in 10 wood and two stone designs, each equipped with a highly-resistant 0.5mm wear layer. VINYLTrend features 34 designs across wood and stone looks using a proprietary vinyl top layer on a click HDF core and cork base layer.

DESIGNTrend incorporates high-definition direct digital print onto a cork décor layer with a click HDF core and cork base layer. Available in 16 designs, the range is joined by NATURTrend floating floors and glue-down tiles that celebrate the many looks of pure cork finishes in five natural effects and seven colours.

Paulo Rocha, product and R&D manager, Granorte reveals: “TRENDCollection represents a sea-change for cork flooring in today’s homes and we believe it has the potential to permanently alter its status as a product that’s exclusive.

These new qualities make it a far more affordable proposition than ever before. With the material’s natural and sustainable position and wide-ranging benefits, it’s a mix that is going to prove hard to ignore.”

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Tile styles - a plethora of choice continued Abingdon, Unity

“The carpet tile provides an instant makeover designed to withstand daily use in homes or businesses.”

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Made in Britain, Unity is the latest multi-functional carpet tile collection from Abingdon Carpet Tile Division.

Using 100% solution-dyed PP for stain-resistance in a classic 1/10th gauge tufted loop-pile construction, Unity offers superb all-round performance making it a strong choice for student accommodation, meeting rooms, back areas, social housing and circulation area installations. Exceptional value, the 50cm x 50cm carpet tile is available in 10 highly-usable colours, including a suite of grey and blue tones.

Darren Siviter, national key accounts manager, Abingdon Carpet Tile Division, explains more about this versatile carpet tile: “Unity is a great carpet tile for contractors and retailers looking to provide end users with an attractive, lowcost solution that will withstand use across a broad range of environments.”

Perfect for soft-contract projects or renovation work for landlords; Unity is bleach-cleanable, anti-static and lightfast, coming in a standard bitumen back for application over a variety of subfloors. Laid broadloom to create a home-like ambience, or checkerboard for a more formal look, the carpet tile provides an instant makeover designed to withstand daily use in homes or businesses.

Rated suitable for contract use and with the reassurance of a five-year warranty, Unity is available from stock. Free samples can be ordered from Abingdon Carpet Tile Division.

As with any soft flooring, it is essential to select the right yarn type in tile production. Beaulieu Yarns reinforces its strong support for best performance and efficient CO2 emission reduction.

Resilya: The new creative resilient yarn family answers the need for a new level of durability, quality and originality in design from the contract market.

The yarns combine the industry’s highest resilience with unique colour and design capabilities for all kinds of contract carpet constructions. The extra level of resilience supports the attainment of highest classification for particularly durable, and therefore longer-life, trend setting contract carpet for the heaviest applications.

EqoBalance: These EqoBalance PA6 yarns follow the biomass balance approach, which ensures that at the very start of the supply chain, natural renewable raw materials replace fossil resources in the production of polymers processed into yarns. These yarns offer the carpet manufacturer an important advantage, as their manufacturing process does not need to alter.

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which benefit from a new and specific Environment Product Declaration (EPD) statement, carpet manufacturers can contribute to a sustainable future through a reduction of emissions of up to 75% of CO2 eq/kg compared to fossil based yarns.

For more information contact: Abingdon Flooring T: 01274 655 694 www.abingdonflooring.co.uk Amtico T: 0121 745 0800 www.amtico.com Balta Group T: +32 56 62 22 11 www.baltagroup.com Beaulieu International Group T: +32 56 67 43 10 www.beaulieuyarns.com Granorte T: 01785 711131 www.granorte.co.uk Harvey Maria T: 0330 330 1231 www.harveymaria.com Karndean Designflooring T: 01386 820100 www.karndean.com

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Compatibility test: producing F. Ball’s RAG Every year for almost half a century, F. Ball and Co. Ltd., the UK’s leading manufacturer of subfloor preparation products and adhesives for floorcoverings, has produced an annual update of its Recommended Adhesives Guide (RAG). We spoke to Stephen Boulton, the company’s Technical Service Manager, about the work that goes into making it the most authoritative publication of its kind.

The 2019 edition of F. Ball’s Recommended Adhesives Guide is now available and features over 6,000 adhesive recommendations for floorcoverings made by over 200 manufacturers – more than ever before. But how does F. Ball make sure that contractors and floorcovering retailers can rely on its advice to ensure that adhesives are compatible with the floorcovering in question and will perform throughout the lifetime of any flooring installation?

EXPERTS IN FLOORING It’s the job of the company’s technical service department, headed by Technical Service Manager Stephen Boulton. They spend thousands of hours every year rigorously testing F. Ball products in different environments and applications, including checking the performance of F. Ball adhesives with a vast range of different floorcoverings.

Stephen also leads the technical service team, who are on standby from 7.30am to 5.00pm, Monday to Friday, to provide expert advice on how to use F. Ball’s range of subfloor preparation products and adhesives.

“Together, these functions ensure that people have the knowledge to get the most out of F. Ball products and can always be confident they will perform as required,” says Stephen.

WHAT DOES THE TESTING INVOLVE? “We have a criteria for measuring the bond performance of adhesives with floorcoverings based on British Standards. Tests measure initial grab, as well as bond performance over time, using specialist equipment designed to simulate the effects of ageing. We are only happy to include a recommendation in the RAG if we are certain that the adhesive will perform for the entire lifetime of the floorcovering,” says Stephen.

TESTING, TESTING… Stephen outlines some of the tests that are conducted in controlled conditions at the company’s purpose-built laboratory at its Staffordshire headquarters: Shear tests measure the ability of an adhesive to resist lateral movement when used to bond a particular floorcovering.

“This involves adhering floorcovering samples to a rigid substrate and leaving at 23°C for 28 days. A machine, called a tensometer, is then used to measure the force required to

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pull the floorcovering from the substrate. Identical samples are kept at a temperature of 50°C for a further 42 days to simulate the floorcoverings being in place for 12 months. The force required to remove the floorcoverings must have reduced by less than 25% to pass the test.

“The peel test is identical to the shear test, except the tensometer attempts to pull the floorcovering from the substrate at a 90º angle,” adds Stephen.

When an adhesive’s compatibility with vinyl floorcoverings is being tested, a dimensional stability test must also be carried out to assess its ability to resist the natural shrinkage of vinyl.

For this, samples of vinyl floorcovering are bonded to a dimensionally stable, rigid substrate and left for seven days at room temperature. Afterwards, the vinyl is measured and held at a constant temperature of 50ºC for a further seven days. The sample is measured again and returned to room temperature before the cycle is repeated twice. The maximum dimensional change throughout the test period allowed by British Standards is 0.2%.

Tests are also designed to see how bonds stand up to stresses they are typically exposed to in real life.

“The castor chair test allows us to assess bond performance of particular adhesives with different floorcoverings when subjected to the movements of chairs with castor wheels, like they would be in an office, for example.”

This involves a machine, consisting of three castors on a rotating platform, which applies a maximum weight of 90kg to the floorcovering for 25,000 revolutions, changing directions every 60 cycles.

“If, after 25,000 revolutions, the floorcovering shows no edge ravel or delamination, the bond is deemed to have passed the test.”

T 01538 361633 wwwf-ball.co.uk

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STAYING ON THE BALL How do they keep on top of developments and make sure all of the recommendations are up to date?

“It’s become a full time job as the number and type of floorcoverings on the market have grown rapidly in recent years. We have a Liaison Manager, Paul Starkey, whose job is to develop and maintain a close relationship between F. Ball and the floorcovering manufacturers. He regularly liaises with the manufacturers to check when backings of floorcoverings change and new products are released, so when this happens, we are in a position to test compatibility and update our advice if necessary.”

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It’s not the only aspect of producing the RAG that has moved with the times. Now, as well as being available as an A5 printed booklet, you can access it on F. Ball’s website and download an app version for free.

“More people than ever are reading the RAG in this way,” says Stephen. “In fact, it’s set to become the most popular method of consulting the guide.”

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NEWS Interfloor supports specifiers One of Europe’s largest flooring and accessories manufacturers, Interfloor has developed a Royal Institute of British Architects (RIBA) and British Institute of Interior Design (BIID) approved CPD seminar aimed at supporting specifiers in the selection of the correct underlay for their projects.

Interfloor is a UK and European market leader for underlay, and provides a unique one stop shop for underlay and flooring accessories. Its portfolio of British-manufactured brands includes top brands Tredaire and Duralay for underlay, and Gripperrods and Stikatak for accessories.

Interfloor’s underlay products are specified worldwide and have been installed in prestigious buildings including the 5-star Atlantis Hotel in Dubai, Singapore’s Changi Airport and London’s Royal Festival Hall.

The new RIBA and BIID approved seminar, A Specifiers Guide to Underlay and More, is accompanied by a handbook with a helpful pull-out flowchart to support specifiers in their decision-making.

Interfloor CEO John Cooper said: “As part of our continued commitment to the design and specification world and to promote industry best practice, this guidance for specifiers is designed to make it easier to choose the right products for projects and thereby ensure the optimal flooring performance.

“We are delighted to now offer a RIBA and BIID approved CPD seminar as well as a range of products on the specification system NBS Plus. This information will help to make it as easy as possible to choose the right underlay to complement flooring materials such as carpet, hard-flooring or LVT and based on the primary performance requirements of the installation.”

The seminar, aimed at anyone who is responsible for selecting flooring for projects ranging from commercial buildings to residential developments, looks at the benefits of choosing the right underlay. It provides an overview of the different types of underlay and how they are manufactured, installation methods, acoustic and fire ratings as well as environmental and cost considerations.

In addition to the handbook and seminar, Interfloor has introduced an online underlay selector tool https://www.interfloor.com/information-forspecifiers/ offering help to find the most suitable products from Interfloor’s comprehensive portfolio. www.interfloor.com/information-for-specifiers/

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Timorous Beasties Refreshed for 2019

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The ‘Timorous Beasties collection by Brintons’ goes against almost every conventional carpet rule with many of the designs being large in scale; directional yet beautifully drawn and exquisitely detailed. New patterns such as Moiré and Effie have been introduced for 2019 alongside existing favourites like the Grain Du Bois, Damask and Atholl Gardens which have been given a colour refresh. Visit the website to see the full range or contact your local business manager for more information.

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NEWS Likewise moves into mainstream Likewise Group plc has completed its third acquisition since its launch in 2018. It has purchased Lewis Abbott Ltd, a floor coverings distributor based in Peckham in south east London for £1 million in cash with a further £200,000 payable in 12 months’ time.

The deal follows on from the listing of Likewise Group plc on the International Stock Exchange in Guernsey, raising £7 million for future acquisition.

Prior to the listing, Likewise had acquired the entire share capital of William Armes Ltd and the trade and assets of Bruce Starke & Co Ltd which have been fully integrated into the group.

Tony Brewer, chief executive of Likewise Group, (pictured above) said: “This is the first move by Likewise into mainstream flooring distribution. Katie Cohen, daughter of the previous owner, Paul Cohen, will head the business in conjunction with Likewise executives James Kellett and Adrian Laffey. Together they will build the Lewis Abbott business, developing its current activity in residential flooring and expanding into commercial flooring, supplying trade customers inside the M25.

“We would like to thank Paul Cohen and wish him and his family well in his retirement,” he said.

Likewise Group plc was set up by Tony Brewer and Andrew Simpson, former directors of Coleshill-based Headlam, the quoted UK business which distributes floor coverings throughout Europe.

The Likewise board includes Tony Brewer, chief executive officer, nonexecutive chairman Paul Bassi, chief financial officer Roy Povey and non-executive director Andrew Simpson. They are supported by an executive board and an advisory board. www.likewiseplc.com T 01787 466330

Going (fast) for gold For more than two years, Pro-Screed Gold, the two-part levelling and smoothing compound from floorwise, has been giving installers and contractors the golden touch, leaving subfloors smooth and ready to take on any floor covering.

Now firmly established as a ‘must have’ product for a range of subfloor conditions, Pro-Screed Gold can be used over a variety of substrates, on top of old adhesive residue to increase the speed of the job and is compatible with underfloor heating systems; making it reassuringly versatile. With moisture-tolerance Pro-Screed Gold is the ‘go to’ bag and bottle system for quality no matter what the condition of the subfloor, and even when using a surface membrane.

Richard Bailey, managing director, floorwise, charts the success of the product: “We launched Pro-Screed Gold as an all-rounder giving installers and contractors a product they could reach for in most circumstances. We were also conscious to make sure that it would also help to save time on-site and so formulated in a fast setting time of just 90 minutes. This combination of speed and versatility, along with our famous quality and value, has clearly met with approval from professionals and we’re now proud to count it as one of our bestselling preparation and installation products.”

The compound’s usability makes it even more tempting, with excellent flow properties helping it cover poor condition subfloors faster and easier. Meeting the performance levels of the very best competition in the market, Pro-Screed Gold lives up to its name in helping to provide gold standard installations every day on sites right across the country. Pro-Screed Gold is available from floorwise distributors throughout the UK and Ireland.

T 01509 673974 www.floorwise.co.uk

Academy accelerates into 2019 The Quick-Step Academy for Excellence in Flooring is one of the UK’s key training facilities for the flooring industry. As 2019 gathers pace, the centre is welcoming more professionals keen to further their career through its range of education and installation courses in wood, laminate and LVT. With 141 installation courses booked and 85 customer training days already delivered, the Academy is certainly starting off the year with a packed diary and its relationship with Carpetright only looks set to continue this success. The partnership means that installers working for the company can attend wood, laminate and LVT courses at the Academy, rather than the in-house training programmes offered by the national retailer, so using the centre to further improve their skill base.

Lee Thompson, procurement and technical manager, Academy for Excellence in Flooring, reveals more: “Our partnership with Carpetright gives installers a unique opportunity to develop their installation expertise through our training programmes, while meeting their obligations for the retailer. This means that they can give extra value to the services they offer and provide a reassuring level of expertise for any work carried out for the company. It’s a win-win for Carpetright and the Academy alike, as well as the wider retail fitting industry, raising standards and creating expertise that can be applied to any wood, laminate or LVT work.”

The Academy’s Master Installer programme still remains at the heart of its operation, and fully-booked until July of this year, it’s clear that its effects are being felt by a growing number of installers across the country. Covering a mix of knowledge and practical installation skills, the pass or fail course is conducted by Quick-Step endorsed trainers in the Academy’s recently refurbished training facility. This ensures its notably high standards are maintained and that all qualified Master Installers can provide a Quick-Step supported lifetime workmanship warranty on wood and laminate, or LVT installations.

The Quick-Step Academy has just two Master Installer spaces left in June and July courses, with the programme running again in September after the summer break. www.quick-step-academy.co.uk 38 March 2019

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Inspired by designs from the past.

Designed for interiors today.

Introducing the Heritage Collection, designed to give the opulent look of classic geometric tiles. From striking monochrome designs to beautifully blended traditional patterns, the collection reflects both the classic elegance of historic homes and the boldness of contemporary trends. from The Stocklists

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Increasing profitability by extending product offering Flooring retailers share the same need as any business in that they need to operate on a profitable basis and many will be constantly looking to increase their range of stock items, leading to the inclusion of options that complement their existing product lines.

Perhaps one of the more obvious is adding doormats, rugs and runners, such as those offered by manufacturer and supplier William Armes.

Its range includes natural fibre products such as coir, jute and cotton through to man-made fibres such as polypropylene. It offers a full range of mats suitable for every entrance and its decorative ranges are designed to combine colour and functionality for multi-purpose use around the home.

Many products are machine washable and supplied with an anti-slip latex backing for use in kitchens, hallways and other areas.

“Superior manufacturing quality keeps customers coming back again and again for established favourites Kilkis and Ios, which have been joined recently by more modern designs such as the Mira mat,” the company states. More recently, William Armes has produced the new Dandy Eco products, which are manufactured from either natural fully renewable raw materials or from recycled materials such as car tyres or plastic bottles.

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Miele, Blizzard CX1 Vacuum Cleaner “Wool is a natural, sustainable fibre offering a whole host of benefits including fire resistance and incredible durability. To retain pile and freshness we recommend regular vacuuming, which is where Miele comes in, offering a fantastic range of the highest quality cleaners on the market.”

The offer is running until 31 October 2019 and promotional literature can be requested through your buying group contact or wool carpet product manufacturer.

Recommended by carpet manufacturers, Sebo states that its vacuum cleaners and Duo-P carpet cleaning powder are ideal sales options for flooring retailers. Renowned for the quality of its award-winning vacuum cleaners, these can be sold with confidence, the company states.

“Many issues that arise after the sale of flooring are caused by poor care and maintenance: Introducing Sebo vacuum cleaners during the sales process means these potentially expensive-to-resolve problems can be prevented, the customer has the right vacuum cleaner to look after their flooring and the retailer makes an additional sale,” it says.

For removing stains, it recommends the Sebo Clean Box, containing Duo-P carpet cleaning powder for the general cleaning of carpet and upholstery, but also for clearing up emergencies such as spilled red wine.The company additionally has a tailored flooring retailer scheme to make things as easy as possible.

Yet more options are provided by Packexe in the form of products designed to help customers to protect what matters most to retailers and their clients.

“Superior manufacturing quality keeps customers coming back again and again for established favourites Kilkis and Ios, which have been joined recently by more modern designs such as the Mira mat” Another option for retailers to consider is the initiative from British Wool, Miele and The Campaign for Wool, which are working together to offer consumers a £100 discount on a Miele bagless cleaner when they purchase a wool carpet for their home.

Wool Carpet Focus Group chairman Martin Curtiss says: “This promotion is designed to highlight products of real quality. Wool carpets offer the best quality flooring option in our opinion.

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“That’s why our self-adhesive Packexe Carpet and Packexe Hardfloor protection films are cleverly engineered with unique adhesive qualities,” the company explains. “Designed with precision, each film works perfectly with its intended surface to give a no residue guarantee.

“Providing quality protection from spillages, scratches, outdoor footwear and dust; all our films are leak proof, slip resistant and can be left down for up to eight–10 weeks, making Packexe the ideal solution when faced with the problem of protecting your brand new carpet or floor at a function, during decorating or just after it’s been laid,” the company concludes.

For more information British Wool – www.britishwool.org.uk – 01274 688666 Miele – www.miele.co.ukk – 0330 160 6600 The Campaign for Wool – www.campaignforwool.org – +44 (0) 20 7845 7800 William Armes – www.william-armes.co.uk – 01787 372988

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NEWS Celebrating and supporting carpet heritage SMG has pledged its support to the industry’s impressive Museum of Carpet in Kidderminster by becoming corporate partners of the project – and inviting all its members to visit!

The Museum records the 300 year-old heritage at the heart of carpet-making with interactive displays and exhibits including a working Jacquard Wilton loom from the 1800s and a spool Axminster loom from the fifties.

Set in the historic Stour Vale Mill, it is staffed by volunteers, many of whom are former weavers. The Museum, which gets top ratings from visitors on Trip Advisor, depends on funding from the National Lottery and industry sponsors to supplement its admission fees.

“The Museum is an excellent celebration of all the tradition, experience and quality that goes into making carpet and we’re proud to support it,” says Mike Reed of buying group SMG. “Everyone should make an effort to see the exhibits there which give a great insight into the heritage and technology of the carpet trade.”

SMG has organised a free open day at the museum for its members this March and will go on to visit Brockway Carpets to show the very latest developments in the industry at a company that is still proudly based in Kidderminster.

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DOMOTEX 2019 • Hannover 2019 Review

Luxury leads a lagging market David Spragg analyses the trends revealed at Domotex 2019 Domotex, as the world’s largest flooring fair, really sets the agenda for trends in the sector at the start of the year and the mood in the market right now, the emphasis is undoubtedly on quality and on higher end consumers. In a normal world, this would suggest that consumer confidence is buoyant and suppliers are taking the chance to move upmarket and up-margin. In fact, almost the reverse is true!

As we reported last month, it was very clear that mainstream suppliers spent their cashflow in 2018 on building stock against the threat of Brexit disruption rather than investing in product development that might entice consumers to spend more – a depressing, but wholly understandable strategy in the current circumstances.

The current perception is that the only scope for market growth at the moment is in the top end luxury sector where consumers still have money to spend and are less price sensitive and less exposed to the chilly economic climate.

So, those that can… do! Companies with a high-end portfolio to offer have been investing in reaching those classy consumers who can afford it and some beautiful flooring products are being offered as a result.

On this basis, you see a resurgence in top quality wool, in handwoven, and in sophisticated nylon for carpets and rugs – and in high performance LVT products.

Companies whose whole focus is on wool like Brockway and Riviera reported brisk business and mixed-fibre houses like ITC, Edel Telenzo and Lano presented new offers in luxury wool alongside stylish nylon ranges. The variety of subtle textures that a well woven wool carpet can offer is much in demand with modern consumers and loop pile continues to do well to match this market.

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ITC is a good example of a supplier that is moving increasingly upmarket and on the synthetic side they presented some superb nylon 66 products as well as cleverly engineered upgraded polyester and companies like Condor are offering improved polypropylenes.

“Companies with a high-end portfolio to offer have been investing in reaching those classy consumers who can afford it and some beautiful flooring products are being offered as a result.”

Lano’s new Evita is another top choice for deep, soft nylon in the residential sector while Tapibel’s smart nylon products are also getting increasingly adventurous and attractive for the commercial and hospitality sectors.

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Colours haven’t moved much, partly due to the hiatus in product development, but greys are getting more variations in blends with a variety of warmer colours and the return of greige after a period when greys were quite cool and urban. Also, there is some evidence that heathered carpet is increasing in popularity again, a trend Cormar are capitalising on with the re-launch of their popular Primo Choice.

Now that David Attenborough has shown the world how fish are swimming against a tide of plastic, environmental credentials have increasing impetus and several new technologies were on show including Vebe’s new Ecolux needle-punch and Beaulieu Yarn. Beaulieu showcased the launch of their new sustainable yarns including Resilya, EquoBalance (a biomass-balanced yarn) and – a new word for the industry! – Softitude, a soft, solution-dyed nylon.

Happily for consumers, LVT is a race to the top in terms of quality, performance and authenticity and although the number of suppliers is rapidly expanding to a bewildering degree to meet the interest in this sector, retailers will find it difficult to make a bad choice. And at competitive prices.

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“So post-Brexit, maybe more investment and innovation will be released across the market. In the meantime, try to sell high, but not cheap!”

Waterproofing, impact resistance and exemplary acoustic performance are to the fore with the latest rigid core and homogenous products offering outstanding stability and ease of installation. Decors don’t change much in the wood effects but continue to impress with increasing realism and in tiles, some of the ‘urban’ decors are increasingly popular.

So post-Brexit, maybe more investment and innovation will be released across the market. In the meantime, try to sell high, but not cheap!

In this issue, we’re focussing on more of the agenda-setting news and launches from manufacturers – see pages43-49 www.domotex.de

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ITC Natural Luxury Flooring ITC Natural Luxury Flooring made an elegant appearance at Domotex as they accelerate recognition of their brand as a leader in luxury flooring with broadloom carpet and rugs that are a cut above in terms of quality and choice.

Among a gallery of impressive products on show, ITC launched their luxurious Gloss range – a hand woven cut pile in seven colours in a modified polyester that has the fine appearance of the highly desirable viscose fibre but without its performance shortcomings.

A solid, tightly woven 3.8 kg/m pile gives this a real heavyweight feel. “We have had a tremendously positive reaction to this launch,” says Jo Edwards of ITC. “People are now really sitting up and seeing the potential of polyester. There are so many plus points – all of the luxury without compromising any performance.”

Another headliner in Hanover was Richmond which was used to carpet the entire stand, showing ITC’s confidence in the character of this range. The de-lustred nylon 6.6 yarn creates a wool-like appearance and handle which is becoming increasingly popular and the dense, tight construction gives it a fine finish.

ITC admits that Richmond has been some time in development but they make no excuses for getting this range just right and response from visitors to the stand confirmed their judgement. The range, which is available in 11 colours and two widths, 4 & 5m, will be going to the market this month.

Another eyecatcher which is new for the UK market is Riverline, a chunky, textured cable rib design made from 100% New Zealand wool which allows for six very clean colours.

T +31 38 386 11 60 • www.itcnaturalluxuryflooring.com

For something completely different, ITC launched their new bespoke rug concept Da Vinci which offers high definition printing on soft nylon 6.6 for either a gallery of stunning designs or the customers own image file.

These are sophisticated, high-end rugs with wrapped around design edges and built-in non--slip underlay.

The colour reproduction is remarkably vivid and although these rugs come with a luxurious pricetag, the minimum order is only 4m2 so you can start small and still impress.

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“People are now really sitting up and seeing the potential of polyester.

There are so many plus points – all of the luxury without compromising any performance.”

Jo Edwards of ITC (pictured below with Raymond Van Dijk)

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DOMOTEX 2019 review Planet proof and popular Vebe Vebe, part of the Condor Group, is a world leader in needle felt carpet and increasingly turning its attention to the UK market for its range of broadloom carpet, mats and tiles which are made using some of the most advanced technology in Europe at the company’s base in The Netherlands.

A major launch for Vebe at the Domotex event was Premium, the “new generation” fibre-bonded polypropylene carpet which is distinctively different thanks to a new production methodology. “This carpet has a much better touch than conventional products in the sector with smooth looks and a straighter pile that not only looks smarter but is easier to clean,” said Klaas Timmerman, the Sales Manager at Vebe.

The company has also paid close attention to market trends. “This range has been born and brewed for the British market,” says Klaas.

“We have stepped away from the old-fashioned colours to create a special UK colour bank of on-trend shades including the most popular grey tones.”

T +31(0)88 8251 100 www.condor-group.eu/en/vebe

“This carpet has a much better touch than conventional products in the sector with smooth looks and a straighter pile that not only looks smarter but is easier to clean” Klaas Timmerman of Vebe.

Another key launch for Vebe was the debut of Ecolux at Domotex, a new “Green and Easy” backing that will be applied across the range of all domestic doormats and outdoor matting during 2019.

“The environmental story is becoming an increasingly all-important issue to many groups of consumers and we wanted to take a lead with a new approach that we call ‘planet-proof’”, says Klaas Timmerman The new backing is PVC-free and 100% recyclable. It also has the key product benefits of anti-slip and of being fully machine-washable.

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“adore floors have been a huge success worldwide and we are 09:53 all set Page to serve TheStocklists FEBRUARY 2018_FEB18 now 10/01/2019 1 the UK market with a product that has a better specification than anything else out there and it shows” adore European CEO Paul Brady

LVT superiority and style adore

The huge momentum that adore floors has been building worldwide for its ground-breaking LVT product portfolio is about to roll into the UK and make a major impact in a sector that is hungry for quality and performance.

The flagship residential range Regent Monarch is a rigid core click-down and floating LVT made with a unique manufacturing which creates a high-density, homogenous structure that offers unprecedented dimensional stability, damage resistance and waterproofing. “adore floors have been a huge success worldwide and now we are all set to serve the UK market with a product that has a better specification than anything else out there and it shows,” said adore’s European CEO Paul Brady (pictured below, centre, with new European marketeers Kelly Mortensen (left) and Sacha Safwatt Ben Mechri (right).

“We are really stepping up our approach to the UK market now and are fully stocked in Europe with product, backed up by exceptional marketing,” says Paul, “but because of the benefits of the huge scale of adore’s international operation, we are going to be able to offer this premium product at a highly competitive price.”

Based in New York, adore has offices in the UK, Europe and Ireland with a major warehouse facility in Belgium which opened in November. The company controls state-of-the-art factories in South Korea and China with even more capacity planned for the future.

Over and above the technical excellence, adore places an emphasis on contemporary design and authenticity, offering an innovative registered embossed feature of more than 30 decors and a choice of sizes including 1220 x 181 fashionably long planks and a range of tiles.

adore is working directly with independents and distributors in the UK and has recently completed a major programme of sampling and distinctive marketing support to motivate consumer sales. “We are feeling very bullish about the prospects in the UK,” said Paul. “Everyone who sees the products loves them and its total reliability is very reassuring for retailers.”

The company also gave a sneak preview of a new product which will be launched in the UK shortly for which it has worldwide exclusivity. This is LVT with a specialised tackified backing which has been developed in the US to provide a fast, effective loose lay installation over original floors - and it can be lifted for re-laying. It’s non-slip performance has been tested to the limit, even in a warehouse where turning forklifts did not disturb the installation! Ultimately, this backing will be available across the full range of adore floors.

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DOMOTEX 2019 review Fashionable feeling for rugs Balta “The current trend in rugs is all about textures and we have had a lot of success in using mixed yarns, specialised weaving techniques and heat shrink technology to achieve rugs that are much more interesting.”

Balta is probably best known for broadloom in FEBRUARY the UK 2018_FEB18 but about half its 10/01/2019 09:53 Page 1 European business is in rugs and the company has been building a portfolio of options that takes some beating.

The Balta home division brought no less than 800 new rugs to Domotex in Hanover with offers at every price point with some highly distinctive design and innovative yarn technology.

Geert Vanden Bossche, Marketing Director of Balta Group

“We know our customers and how to give them a rug portfolio that appeals to the widest range of consumers from high-end, handmade to entry-level prints – with a lot of unique ranges in between,” said Geert Vanden Bossche, Marketing Director of Balta Group.

“The current trend in rugs is all about textures and we have had a lot of success in using mixed yarns, specialised weaving techniques and heat shrink technology to achieve rugs that are much more interesting.” said Geert.

In the mainstream sector, the launch of new ranges Delight, Feel, Touch and Dolce has added considerably to the polypropylene and polyester offers from Balta and these products also feature a New Generation backing in which a felt made in the rug’s main fibre is melted onto the reverse without the need for latex to create a product that is washable, foldable, affordable and sustainable.

Attracting a lot of attention was the smart new loop pile range Sfynx which creates a very distinctive, textured effect using two different piles heights, a technology unique to Balta.

Flatweave is increasingly fashionable and Balta has pushed fast forward into this segment of the market with a wide range of designs in solution-dyed polypropylene. These rugs are very resilient and can also be used outdoors (and hosed down to keep clean!). They are also reversal, giving the potential for two quite different design themes.

Of particular note at the show was Timber, a flat woven range with a thicker, softer polypropylene yarn which has the very natural look of sisal.

T +32 56 65 3811 • www.baltagroup.com

The Balta stand also featured a showcase of the Papilio handmade rugs range – a brand bought from Associated Weavers last year and which is now being strongly developed by Balta’s design studio in Belgium.

This stylish collection of uniquely individual rugs has won several international design awards and although the range includes many high-end products, Balta’s aim is to make handmade works accessible to retailers by allowing low minimum order sizes across a range of affordable price points.

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Cork innovation Granorte Innovator in cork, Granorte, used the Domotex trade fair to unveil a new concept in cork flooring with the global introduction of the TRENDcollection, a budget-driven cork collection that possesses all the benefits of the sustainable and natural material.

Presented in a striking stand designed by renowned interior designer, Marco Carini, which gave an immersive voyage into a box-like cork shelter; TRENDcollection sees cork’s quiet and comfortable, water-resistant, wear-resistant and ecological benefits in a range of economical and easy to install floors.

Discovering Granorte’s TRENDcollection, visitors were treated to a gallery-like experience inside the stand, with the collection’s 72 designs across four families. With SOLIDtrend’s floating rigid core construction, VINYLtrend’s proprietary vinyl top layer on an HDF core, DESIGNtrend’s direct digital print onto a cork top layer and NATURtrend’s cork floating floors and glue-down tiles; there is a TRENDcollection for every home. A new website, brand and identity and packaging concept, underline the significance of this development for Granorte.

Paulo Rocha, product and R&D manager, Granorte, comments: “Marco Carini’s stand design provided a platform to showcase the variety of design and product available through our new TRENDcollection, which we have launched to place cork’s firm and clear benefits in the conscious of a new audience of homeowners and designers,” continues Paulo. “Significantly widening the appeal of this wonderful natural material, it’s a development that is sure to capitalise on the growing demand for natural and sustainable interior finishes.”

“Our new TRENDcollection, has been launched to place cork’s firm and clear benefits in the conscious of a new audience of homeowners and designers” Paulo Rocha, product and R&D manager, Granorte

The Portuguese manufacturer also launched Granorte Colour Palette, representing fire, earth, wind and water through 28 colours available in the high-end Granorte Delivering Nature product family. The palette sees Naturals reorganised into 28 decors, new tones introduced in Decodalle, Recolour updated in all 28 colours and Vita Classic and Vita Décor experiencing new additions.

Visitors to Granorte’s stand also witnessed the launch of a large-format wall tile in Carioca; made with a natural cork surface and bevels for a unique look. For the rest of the innovator’s wall products, Domotex also saw Storywall refined with new colours and 3Dforms present added colours in three shapes and two formats.

T 01785 711131 • www.granorte.co.uk

Unique technique LDP In a stand that buzzed with visitors throughout the show, Louis de Poortere showcased its 2019 Rug Collection at Domotex, revealing new styles that continue the Belgian maker’s reputation for rugs that achieve the delicate balance between style and affordability; seeing it become a ‘must have’ brand for homeowners.

With the international launch of Uyuni, a collection inspired by the world’s largest salt flats in Bolivia, as well as new designs for the ever-popular Mad Men and superstylish Antiquarian, and the official launch of the Original Wilton Rugs programme; not only were visitors witness to fabulous new creations, but also the first to see Louis de Poortere’s 2019 collection in its entirety.

Reflecting the thick, lithium-rich salt crust of Bolivia’s salt flats, Uyuni’s beautiful multilayered effects are achieved through cotton chenille in varying thread counts mixed with yarns of space-dyed wool. In two designs – linear Tunupa and the Chanel Tweed inspired Colchani – the development of the collection saw Louis de Poortere push its machinery hard, creating a technique that sees each machine-made rug different to the next. Response to the collection proved that the manufacturer has struck on something unique.

The worn-effect given to library designs through the Antiquarian series has proved captivating for homeowners since its launch and Louis de Poortere used Domotex to present the next in the line, Antiquarian Ushak, referencing the work of the Turkish Ushak tribe of the same name. Mad Men too saw an addition in the five colourways of Fahrenheit 32 reflecting the marks left by skaters on New York’s famous Wollman Rink.

Elsewhere for the Rug Collection 2019, Sari is another brand-new look inspired by the beauty of fabulous Indian silk fabrics. This bright and irregular striped pattern is presented in five colours.

With these additions to the Rug Collection 2019, Domotex visitors could be forgiven for thinking they had seen everything new from Louis de Poortere, but it also had the worldwide reveal of Original Wilton Rugs. This programme sees woven wall-to-wall products and flatweave rugs become available in 10 stock rug sizes with a choice of three hand-finished edgings.

“The development of the collection saw Louis de Poortere push its machinery hard, creating a technique that sees each machinemade rug different to the next.”

T 01505 615663 www.louisdepoortere.com from The Stocklists

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DOMOTEX 2019 review Naturally luxurious carpets Riviera Home

Riviera Home is fast becoming one of the leading brands for retailers who believe in the strengths of wool carpet and the company’s growing investment in serving the UK is well timed for the resurgence of interest in natural fibres.

“We are doubling the number of our ranges this year and are already well ahead with preparations for launching our first phase in April 2019. Riviera Home seek to offer quality wool products to both the discerning customer looking for a unique and desirable carpet, as well as those customers working to a strict budget,” says Riviera Home’s UK Director of Sales & Marketing, Howard Lindsay.

Riviera Home UK is the subsidiary of one of India’s largest carpet manufacturers, with seven factories employing more than 3,500 employees and worldwide operations in Belgium, Germany, the US, China and Hong Kong. They have invested heavily in the UK division since its inception in 2013, with offices, showroom and a warehousing and distribution centre on the outskirts of Kidderminster.

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“We are doubling the number of ranges we are introducing this year and moving up market to the kind of wool products that we see consumers are increasingly keen to buy into.”

Howard Lindsay, UK Director of Sales & Marketing

Most of Riviera Home’s flagship ranges are created in 100% undyed wool such as their ever popular Burford and Tetbury ranges which are eco-friendly, sustainable, and finished with a natural Jute backing. Riviera Home has something to offer most consumers, from cut piles to tip shears and loops in a variety of textures to suit all tastes and budgets.

Riviera Home’s growing reputation has been built on artisan crafted handwoven carpets, producing a traditional carpet in a traditional way by highly skilled Indian craftsman who have passed their skills on from generation to generation.

Following on from the recent successful introduction of Cranbourne and Chartwell, Riviera Home will be introducing two new tip shear ranges – City Lights and Hampstead – to complement the current offering.

Milano and Florence, the two flat woven products will also shortly be joined by two new ranges – Verona and Capri.

Full UK stockholding and elegant point-of-sale completes Riviera Home’s commitment to serving independent retailers with an approach that sets their wool products apart from the mainstream, and provides a strong offering on style and sustainability.

T +44 (0) 1299 871446 • www.rivierahomeuk.com

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Dressed to impress Telenzo

Telenzo created a sophisticated impact in Hanover with new launches that aim to impress at the quality end of the market in both their latest wool products and in premium man-made fibres.

Delivering on increasing consumer demand for texture, the two new wool ranges are exemplary with Cormo offering a robust, modern 4-ply rib alongside Rya which is a sophisticated loop pile. Both carpets are right on trend for 2019 with lots of character in 100% undyed wool, 70% of which is New Zealand wool, making it feel soft and luxurious. Both are available in five natural shades and at 4 & 5m.

The new Aspiration collection lives up to its name with two quite different, highly desirable ranges in top-quality 6.6 nylon. Aspiration Diamond is a smart, cut and loop graphic pattern in five colours that could work in both classic and modern interiors.

Aspiration Vintage (pictured above) is something else again, creating a random pattern with a very large, and effectively invisible, repeat in the faded vintage style that is so fashionable today. This range was used in the entrance way to the stand at Domotex to great effect and is likely to have great take-up with style conscious consumers.

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Adhesive excellence on show Mapei Mapei demonstrated their technical excellence at Domotex with a host of new products including high performance adhesives for LVT and for wooden floors with excellent environmental credentials.

New Ultrabond ECO V4 Evolution is a new, universal all-in-one adhesive for installing every type of resilient wall and floor coverings.

Particularly suitable for modular LTV, this adhesive offers rapid, strong initial tack and extended open time and is recommended for use in residential, commercial and industrial settings.

For the LVT market, Mapei has also reformulated the non-slip tackifier Ultrabond ECO Tack 4 LVT to give even more rapid, easy to apply performance and with better tack, recommended for installing loose-lay LVT, SPC and rigid LVT. For the wooden flooring market, Mapei presented the new silylated adhesives Ultrabond ECO S958 1K, Ultrabond ECO S Lite and Ultrabond ECO S Plus – all completely free of water, solvent, amines and epoxy resin, and with very low emission of volatile organic compounds and recommended for bonding all types and formats of wooden flooring on any kind of substrate.

T 44-121-5086970 • www.mapei.com

“Mapei demonstrated their technical excellence at Domotex with a host of new products including high performance adhesives for LVT and for wooden floors with excellent environmental credentials.”

Extending in style Timzo

Timzo is a major force in loop pile polypropylene carpet and came to Hanover with a host of new launches to update their collection, including new designs, stripes and colours.

Newcomers Loft and Traffic add new patterns to the portfolio in a 600g/m2 carpet while Mayfair, an extension to the popular Oxford collection, adds three new on-trend grey stripes with matching plains in Timzo’s poly natural yarn.

The company is also extending its offer in the fashionable textured loop sector. Palermo is a smart, sophisticated new-low level loop product which is a first for Timzo while for extra weight and texture, there is the new Massive range which lives up to its name as a ¼ gauge large loop at 800g/m2.

Other developments included the addition of Jumbo to Timzo’s contract collection and the re-launch of the Rio range with new colours on a new and coordinated design.

T (0031) (0) 38 385 44 77 • www.timzo.nl

“Mayfair, an extension to the popular Oxford collection, adds three new on-trend grey stripes with matching plains in Timzo’s poly natural yarn.” from The Stocklists

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BUSINESS NEWS Economic uncertainty haunts the market Anecdotal reports about just how much working capital in the flooring industry is tied up in filling the warehouses in anticipation of Brexit was backed up by a statement from Headlam, Europe’s largest floor covering distributor.

In a trading statement to the city, Headlam said it had invested in additional stock across its fastest-moving products, “partially mitigating any potential disruption and help preserve customer service in the event of a hard Brexit.”

Despite UK market weakness, Headlam expects to report final results for the year ended 31 December 2018 marginally ahead of 2017 and in-line with market expectations but added: “it is anticipated that underlying profit before tax in 2019 will be lower than 2018. Headlam Chief Executive Steve Wilson said: “In the face of a year which presents general uncertainty, a high degree of difficulty predicting any outcome, and an anticipation of further weakening in markets due to the wider economic environment, I believe we are taking a prudent view. Our intention is to maintain the dividend for 2019.”

The world’s biggest flooring company, Mohawk industries, has announced an 11% decline in profits for 2018, even though sales were up 5.2% to a massive $10 billion. Mohawk has major business interests in the UK and Europe with brands including SmartStrand, EverStrand, Pergo, Quick-Step, Balterio, Moduleo and IVC. “After five consecutive years of record earnings, 2018 proved more difficult than we anticipated with inflation increasing dramatically, luxury vinyl tile impacting other flooring products and most of our markets slowing,” said chairman and CEO Jeffrey Lorberbaum.

Carpetright has said its sales trends are improving but trading in the pre-Christmas period and the January sales season has been “negative” according to the company’s report of its third-quarter which ended January 26. The previous two quarters were badly hit by publicity surrounding the Carpetright rescue plan which saw sales down 17% during the summer and 9% down in the autumn.

A company statement said however that “the trend has [now] improved from that of the first half” but added that “trading patterns have remained volatile week-to-week, against a backdrop of uncertainty and weak consumer confidence.”

Victoria Plc has benefited from a £2 million windfall following the sale of a redundant sports field near its Kidderminster headquarters which now has planning consent for housing.

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The vinyl revival – is it boosting your business?

LVT sales are booming say the industry commentators but are you benefiting from the revival in vinyl?

This month’s survey asks if LVT is good business for retailers with the increasing range of suppliers and new products in the market with improving technology, performance and quality.

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Attached Premium IXPE foam Underlay • Acoustic impact sound performance up to 24db

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THE 2019 COMPETITION FORMAT IS AS FOLLOWS: 1). *You do NOT need to be an NICF member to enter this competition. Applicants must be aged 18 years or over on Sunday 31st March 2019. NICF council members and previous Carpet Fitter of The Year winners are excluded from entering.

2). Deadline for entry is midnight of Sunday 31st March 2019.

3). Entrants are initially required to complete a questionnaire giving the most full and accurate answers possible. Entries will be evaluated by a panel of judges based on the answers provided and 14 fitters will be selected to progress to the semi-final-practical trials.

4). The Semi-Finals will be held on Thursday 6th and Friday 7th June 2019 at the FITA Training Centre, Loughborough.

5). The six Finalists MUST be available to attend a briefing day on Friday 12th July 2019 at the FITA Training Centre, Loughborough.

6). The Final will be held at The Flooring Show in Harrogate on Sunday 15th and Monday 16th September 2019.

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Factsheet Adhesive Types Acrylic/Resin: Ideal for plasticized PVC and most modern flooring.

Bitumen: A tar-like material, bitumen has a high degree of moisture resistance and is used for damp-proof membranes and installing tiles, wood blocks and mosaics.

Epoxy Resin: A two-part chemical curing system that is used in aggressive environments such as conservatories, wet rooms, commercial kitchens and exterior installations.

Polyurethane: An adhesive with rapid bonding characteristics, typically used for wood floors.

ADHESIVES

SELECTION CHECKLIST

The criteria to select an adhesive will cover the following points.

Larger manufacturers offer detailed guides to select the correct adhesive – even indexing floor manufacturer’s products by name to ensure an accurate match. For accurate and up-to-date information consult the F. Ball Recommended Adhesives Guide.

Open Time: The time you have to fit the flooring into the adhesive after which the bond will no longer be ideal. The time until the floor may be walked on should be checked.

Odour: Low odour, solvent free and low VOC products are increasingly favoured and now have the same performance characteristics of older products.

Polyvinyl Acetate: Typically used for close fitting joints in timber, laminate floors and panels.

Coverage: How thick and how far can the adhesive be spread.

Tackifier: An adhesive for carpet designed to increase the tackiness – or the tack range – of an adhesive.

Application Method: Different adhesives may be applied by roller, trowel or spray.

Water-based Adhesive: Many different types of adhesives now use water as their carrier to avoid odours and flammability issues which are common with chemical solvents.

Strength: Including how quickly the adhesive will “grab” the floor covering and its strength when fully cured.

Underfloor Heating: A lot of modern adhesives are suitable for use with underfloor heating but

this criteria must be checked where appropriate.

Subfloor: What surface will the adhesive stick to most effectively including concrete, sand cement screeds, levelling compounds, plywood and chipboard. Whilst there are multi-purpose adhesives, specialist products will be better suited to certain surfaces. The porosity of the floor is a key determinant of the type of adhesive to be used and its performance during installation.

Special Performance: Certain adhesives are more suitable for damp, humid or high temperature environments.

Air Quality and the Environment: The old wisdom that the more it smells, the better it sticks is no longer acceptable to modern consumers and solvent-based products are increasingly replaced by water-based adhesives.

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Flooring factsheet from Interfloor Luxury underfoot

Interfloor’s underlay recognised at first National Flooring Innovation Awards Interfloor was proud to have its products recognised in the inaugural National Flooring Innovation Awards, demonstrating its commitment to delivering new and exciting creations into an increasingly competitive marketplace.

Winner Underlay: Tredaire Palladium

The awards scheme is designed to celebrate the ideas, imagination and innovation driving the UK flooring industry to new heights. There were over 100 submissions in categories ranging from carpets to underlay to version point-of-sale.

Solid blue

Interfloor introduced its highest density PU underlay range in response to market demand for firmer and more luxurious products suitable for use in all areas of the home.

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In the underlay category, one of Interfloor’s new class of Premium High Density (PHD) products Tredaire Palladium was named a winner.

Interfloor’s Sales Director Gary Cowley said: “We are absolutely delighted to have received this accolade and recognition for our commitment to innovation. It really strengthens Interfloor’s reputation as an inventor of quality flooring products.”

One of the three products in the PHD range, Tredaire Palladium 10mm was recently relaunched in response to customer feedback.

Tredaire Palladium has high performance Textron backing to give it more dimensional stability and cleaner cutting during installation as well as exceptional ‘shock absorber’ properties to help give it a longer life. It has superior heat insulation properties ‘Gold’ version and high acoustic ratings to reduce noise. It has a nominal density of 180kg/m3 and offers superior protection for carpets that is longer lasting and better Use restricted to ‘Innovation Gold’ performing. winners only Palladium is also made from 100 per cent recycled foam, giving it excellent “green” credentials.

Gold colour is The National Flooring Innovation Awards were sponsored by industry magazine The Stocklists and CMYK 0.9.100.0 designed to be different from the usual ranked prize schemes, setting out to identify products and RGB 255.233.0 services that are genuinely new and exceptional.

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

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Flooring factsheet Underlay In a tight market for margins, underlay for carpet and hard flooring offers retailers one of the best opportunities to add value to every sale – with good profitability, trade-up potential once benefits are understood and high customer satisfaction levels.

The Carpet Foundation and its Consumer Code of Practice approved by the Trading Standards Institute (TSI) recommend that new carpet underlay is bought with every new carpet.

www.interfloor.com

Many consumers are now aware of the benefits of underlay but more needs to be done to provide information about the different types available and their suitability for different areas of the home.

Setting up in-store demonstrations so customers can walk on samples with different grades of underlay and feel the difference has shown excellent results. Some manufacturers offer point-of-sale units and foot testers.

Benefits

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 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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Types

PU (polyurethane) foam This is now the market’s most popular underlay and is typically made from recycled foam offcuts. The foam provides excellent comfort and performance levels with lots of thickness options and densities and provides great insulation – and its light weight helps handling.

Sponge rubber Introduced in the 1950s, this is a more traditionally manufactured underlay available in flat or waffle patterns in a wide range of weights for different applications. It performs well for comfort and has a durable spring retention.

www.carpenterunderlay.co.uk

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-floor.

Combination A rubber crumb base with a felt top layer offers a good combination of protection, durability and comfort. It also allows carpet with seaming to bed into the top felt.

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

www.underlay.com

Felt This traditional (but environmentally friendly) undelay is made from recycled fibres – wool, jute and synthetic – to create a firm, dense pad with excellent thermal insulation.

Still a very popular choice among contractors when stretch fitting woven carpets.

Pre-tackified underlay A self-adhesive single stick underlay in both needlefelt and PU. A removable system for heavy use when comfort is desired.

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WoolSafe factsheet Caring for carpet the right way The WoolSafe Organisation is the UK’s leading authority for the correct care and maintenance of carpet and offers a range of services empowering retailers to build a reputation for great service and consumers to get the most out of their investment.

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t WoolSafe we work hard to bring you services that have a positive impact on your business. Looking after your customers is key in maintaining your reputation. When you sell a carpet or rug to a customer, do you provide them with any advice about how to look after their valuable investment?

After all, if they care for their carpet properly, it will perform well over the long term and you will have a more satisfied customer.

Approved Service Provider The WoolSafe Organisation is dedicated to raising standards in the carpet cleaning sector and so runs the WoolSafe Approved Service Provider Network.

Offering coverage of the UK and Ireland, the WoolSafe Approved Service Provider Network consists of trusted and highly professional carpet cleaning companies, that operate to a strict code of practice.

Service Providers have at least one WoolSafe Fibre Care Specialist in permanent employment who has passed WoolSafe’s rigorous training course.

These professionals are among the best in their industry and should be the first point of call when professional cleaning services are required.

Find your Approved Service Provider at www.woolsafe.org

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Stain Removal Guides The free-to-download WoolSafe Carpet Stain Cleaning Guide App puts the right way to treating spills and accidents at your fingertips. Tell your customers about this app and help them to maintain their investment the correct way!

Available for iPhone and iPad on App Store and Android devices on Google Play.

A series of one minute stain removal videos are viewable on WoolSafe TV on Youtube, including how to remove red wine and coffee spills from a wool carpet with just tissue paper and a WoolSafe approved spot remover.

Free Customer Care Helpline If you have trouble dealing with customer queries on carpet maintenance, such as ‘how do I get red wine out of my carpet’, then just give them the WoolSafe Helpline number and we’ll give them the right advice!

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Wool Owners Warranty The WoolSafe WoolSafe Organisation, in partnership with The with some some of of the the UK’s leading wool carpet manufacturers, have launched UK’s leading launched an an industry first: first: a brand new aftercare service for industry for those those who who purchase aa wool wool carpet: the Wool Owners Warranty purchase Warranty (WOW).

(WOW).

When aa consumer consumer buys a wool or wool-rich carpet When carpet from from any any of the ranges of the participating manufacturers and of the ranges of the participating manufacturers and registers registers their purchase purchase online, online, they they are are allocated their allocated their their own own personal personal carpet care advisor, a WOW Registered Carpet Cleaner. carpet care advisor, a WOW Registered Carpet Cleaner.

Shortly after after installation installation the the WOW WOW Carpet Shortly Carpet Cleaner Cleaner visits visits the the carpet owner, owner, delivers delivers a a free free bottle bottle of carpet of spot spot remover, remover, and and gives gives some invaluable invaluable carpet carpet care care advice. advice. This some This is is aa FREE FREE service. service.

In the the event event of of aa spillage spillage on on their their treasured In treasured wool wool carpet carpet your your customer calls their WOW Cleaner, who will talk them customer calls their WOW Cleaner, who will talk them through through the spot spot removal removal steps steps they they need need to the to take. take. Should Should the the carpet carpet owner be unsuccessful in removing the stain satisfactorily, owner be unsuccessful in removing the stain satisfactorily, aa time will will be be arranged arranged for for the the cleaner time cleaner to to visit visit the the customer’s customer’s premises to attempt a professional treatment, FREE premises to attempt a professional treatment, FREE of of charge. charge.

The 33 easy easy steps steps to to register register your The your customer customer for for Wool Owners Warranty: Wool Owners Warranty: 1. Visit Visit www.wowwarranty.com, www.wowwarranty.com, click 1. click on on the the retailer retailer portal portal and register your company. (In future you will login through and register your company. (In future you will login through the same portal). the same portal).

2. Input your customer’s details and the information of the 2. Input your customer’s details and the information of the carpet purchased. carpet purchased.

3. Either select a local WOW Registered Cleaner or leave it on 3. Either select a local WOW Registered Cleaner or leave it on automatic allocation; agree to the T&Cs and click Register. automatic allocation; agree to the T&Cs and click Register.

The process is simple and takes just two minutes.

The process is simple and takes just two minutes.

TheWoolSafe WoolSafe Academy Academy The The WoolSafe Academy is your portal for professional The WoolSafe Academy is your portal for professional learning and you can discover a world of advice, technical learning and you can discover a world of advice, technical files and a full library of information on carpet care. files and a full library of information on carpet care. www.woolsafeacademy.org www.woolsafeacademy.org The WoolSafe Organisation The WoolSafe Organisation 49 Boroughgate, Otley, West Yorkshire LS21 1AG 49 Boroughgate, Otley, West Yorkshire LS21 1AG Tel: 01943 850 817 office@woolsafe.org Tel: 01943 850 817 office@woolsafe.org

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Wool Owners Warranty is unique and can be extended for the Wool Owners Warranty is unique and can be extended for the lifetime of the carpet on condition it is cleaned annually by a lifetime of the carpet on condition it is cleaned annually by a WOW Registered Cleaner. It is unlike any other carpet warranty WOW Registered Cleaner. It is unlike any other carpet warranty or ‘stain proof’ guarantee attached to certain synthetic carpets. or ‘stain proof’ guarantee attached to certain synthetic carpets.

No other warranty offers a free spot removal service, free No other warranty offers a free spot removal service, free bottle of spot remover and free personalised carpet care bottle of spot remover and free personalised carpet care advice. Impress your customers, sell more wool carpet and advice. Impress your customers, sell more wool carpet and make more profit! Register today: make more profit! Register today:

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Flooring factsheet Carpet trouble-shooter

• shedding • pulled loops

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

Fading can be caused by exposure to ultra violet light which is found in daylight, but is accelerated when sunlight shines directly onto the carpet. This has the effect of lightening or “Bleaching” the colour just as exposure to sunlight will lighten human hair. Wool is after all animal hair.

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

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

Soiling Soiling is usually the result of some local condition to which the carpet has been subjected to, or maintenance, or lack of maintenance programme. There is nothing we as manufacturers can do to prevent soiling in use. There are several types of soiling which are quite common: Spillages - Liquids such as soft drinks, cordials or any drink which contains sugar, particularly hot drinks, is likely to leave a stain. In such instances, professional help should be sought.

Colour matching Carpets are produced in batches - known as creels - and usually each batch produces between 500m2 - 3000m2 in a single width, depending on the creel size. Whilst the recipe used by the dyer remains constant, and is followed to the letter, in each separate production the colour reproduction will vary from batch to batch.

However production is matched back to the original or master sample to ensure that the colour remains ‘within a commercial tolerance’.

This process if not an exact science and a commercial tolerance is subjective but nevertheless is usually the professional judgement of the head dyer based on his/her experience.

Shampoo - if incorrectly applied, can leave sticky soap residues in the fibres which can result in the soiling reappearing quite rapidly.

Dust - which is carried on draughts can soil carpets in various ways, apart from the obvious soiled edges, at gaping skirting boards for instance, dark lines appearing on surface might suggest airborne dust vacuum-drawn through poorly fitted floorboards. Sometimes the shape of floorboards can be seen quite clearly. Air borne dust sometimes shows itself as spots on the carpet, this is due to the air carried on a draught under the carpet escaping through minute holes both in the underlay and the carpet, leaving dust deposited on the pile much like a filter action.

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

A greater level of tolerance is required on blended colours (Heathers etc). To ensure perfect colour matching it is advisable that a single width be used in any installation requiring exact colour matching.

It is the responsibility of the retailer to advise the consumer when the carpet is measured of any poorly fitting doors, skirtings, or floorboards and the consumers responsibility to ensure any remedial work to seal draughts, is carried out before the carpet is fitted, if a resulting complaint is to be avoided.

N.B. Carpets which are laid with the pile travelling in different directions, even though they be from the same batch will appear not to match. For further information please check with the manufacturers recommendations.

Static

Sprouting Occasionally an odd tuft or two can work its way to the surface and stand proud of the rest of the pile. This is probably due to one end of the tuft being longer than the other i.e. J shaped tuft instead of V shaped. Remedial action merely requires that the offending tufts be scissor trimmed level with the rest of the pile. They should never be pulled out.

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Carpets do not produce static but like other household fabrics and objects have the capacity to store it. Static is caused by the build up of static electricity upon personnel in a dry environment and is discharged when a person makes contact with an object which can conduct electricity (i.e. door handle or filing cabinets, etc).

The static charges will vary in intensity depending upon the individual, air humidity and the contact materials. Static is more usually associated with synthetic materials as they do not retain moisture very well but it can and does occur with wool in very dry room conditions.

Preventative measures include the introduction of moisture into the room or in situ carpet treatment.

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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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The Stocklists Wholesale Distribution Directory National

Midlands

East

Fells Carpets Leeds 0113 3071900 carl.cummings@fellscarpets.co.uk www.fellscarpets.co.uk

Birch Distribution Sheffield - see Floorwise page 64

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

TCS “The Carpet Specialists” Morecambe 01524 840177 info@tcsthecarpetspecialists.com www.tcsthecarpetspecialists.com Xylo Wood Flooring London - see page 21 for details 020 8368 8122 infouk@xyloflooring.com www.xyloflooring.com

North East Fells Carpets Leeds 0113 3071900 carl.cummings@fellscarpets.co.uk www.fellscarpets.co.uk Floorwise (North East) Ltd Birtley - see Floorwise page 64

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

Birch Distribution Leeds - see Floorwise page 64 Birch Distribution Hull - see Floorwise page 64 Cornerstone Flooring Doncaster - see Floorwise page 64 Cornerstone Flooring East Midlands and Warwickshire 01159 444711 sales@cornerstoneflooring.co.uk www.cornerstoneflooring.co.uk DMS Flooring Supplies Northampton 0845 643 5601 dmsnorthampton@dmsflooringsupplies.co.uk

Salesmark Ltd St Neots - see Floorwise page 64 STS Flooring Distributors Cambridge Tel: 0345 899 1000 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.co.uk

South West BL Flooring Supplies Bristol - see Floorwise page 64

Floorwise D & J Ltd Southam - see Floorwise page 64

BL Flooring Supplies Gloucester - see Floorwise page 64

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

Fitwell Flooring Ltd Redruth - see Floorwise page 64

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

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

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

R & M Wholesale Bristol 01179 531222 Tiverton 01884 258266 sales@rmwholesale.co.uk

Trade Counter Carpets Leicester 0845 604 3055 tradecountercarpets@gmail.com Woodall Brothers Ltd Shrewsbury - see Floorwise page 64

Fitwell Flooring Ltd Newton Abott - see Floorwise page 64

Salesmark West Ltd Amesbury - see Floorwise page 64 Solent Wholesale Carpet West Sussex 01243 774623 sales@solentwholesale.co.uk www.solentwholesale.co.uk see page 18 for details

Choice Flooring Manchester - see Floorwise page 64 MCA Floorwise Ltd Morecambe - see Floorwise page 64 Millbrook Carpets Darwen 01254 703999 millbrookcarpets@live.co.uk

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South East Acorn Carpet Accessories Bromley, Kent - see Floorwise page 64 Ashmount Flooring Supplies Tottenham 0208 808 2158 sales@ashmountflooring.co.uk www.ashmountflooringsupplies.co.uk 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 9 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

Rackhams London 020 8531 9225 sales@rackhamsltd.co.uk www.rackhamsltd.co.uk see page 17 for details

Scotland

Salesmark Lancing - see Floorwise page 64

Flanagan Flooring Distributors Glasgow Business Park Baillieston Tel: 0141 773 1122 sales@flanagan-flooring.com www.flanagan-flooring.com

Solent Wholesale Carpet West Sussex 01243 774623 sales@solentwholesale.co.uk www.solentwholesale.co.uk see page 18 for details

MCD Scotland Uddingston Glasgow 01698 808000 mcdscotland@mcd.co.uk www.mcdscotland.co.uk

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

Neil Smith Ltd Glasgow - see Floorwise page 64

STS Flooring Distributors Orpington/Croydon 0345 899 1000 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.co.uk

Flanagan Flooring Distributors Belfast & Saintfield Co. Down Northern Ireland Tel: 028 9751 0932 sales@flanagan-flooring.com www.flanagan-flooring.com

Trade Carpet London Wimbledon 0208 247 3891 sales@tradecarpet.com www.tradecarpet.com

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Flanagan Flooring Distributors Willow Business Park Dublin Tel: (01) 429 7800 sales@flanagan-flooring.com www.flanagan-flooring.com

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

Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd Dublin - see Floorwise page 64

Selected Rugs & Matting Cardiff 0844 8360650 customerservices@selectedrugs.co.uk www.selectedrugs.co.uk

Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd Limerick - see Floorwise page 64

Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd Belfast - see Floorwise page 64

TCS “The Carpet Specialists” Co. Louth 00353 429 351 351 info@tcsthecarpetspecialists.com www.tcsthecarpetspecialists.com

John Palmer Carpets Fareham 01329 221933 sales@johnpalmercarpets.uk.net Potts & Ward, Woodcocks Ltd Brighton 01273 557211 sales@pwwflooring.com www.pwwflooring.com

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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.

• Get a list of members and call up two or three for a

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

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• 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...

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

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• 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.smg-group.co.uk Contact: Mike Reed Tel: 0118 932 3832 info@smg-group.co.uk

Key benefits Increase margins • Group purchases to get beneficial rates • Rebates • Exclusive higher-margin products • Special promotions

ne of the key reasons to join a buying group is to O benefit from the discounts they negotiate as a bulk buyer from manufacturers. The way discounts and rebates are passed on to members varies between groups so make sure it’s absolutely clear how this will be done. You’ll need to work out how this compares with discounts you have already negotiated locally with preferred suppliers.

Access professional services • Business and financial services • IT and internet support • Training and workshops • Professional bodies Some buying groups offer an excellent range of other services which may be valuable to your business.

Financial services include invoice factoring, credit, loans and insurance. Some of the more sophisticated groups offering marketing packages, software systems to help you run your business operations and customised websites ready to use. Relationships with professional and training organisations can also offer discounts.

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• Best of both worlds’ proposition • Wider ranges and exclusive products • POS, displays and merchandising support

Associated Carpet Group www.acgcarpets.com Contact: Richard Moore Tel: 01942 825520 richard@acgcarpets.com

Network with other independents • Members-only exhibitions with preferred manufacturers • Regular meetings and supplier presentations • Regional workshops • Helpline A lot of retailers enjoy the buying group environment of being independent but not alone out there on the High Street. Groups hold regular meetings and some have their own trade shows, regional meetings and workshops to help you develop your business. The network gives you someone to call when you need advice on, for example, an unusual installation, a technical consumer complaint, legal issue or business dilemma.

www.beautifulflooring.co.uk Contact: Carl Harris Tel: 01892 549050 charris31@sky.com

Your customers will like the proposition that you are independent but with the buying power of a group – this gives them (and you) the ‘best of both worlds’ with personal service and competitive pricing. Most groups will also offer you ‘own label’ ranges and support with pointof-sale, merchandising and displays. Central stockholding may also be on offer.

www.flooringone.co.uk Mandy Powell Tel: 0121 683 1426 mandy.powell@flooringone.co.uk

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SALES REPRESENTATIVE Exciting Sales Opportunity West London/Middlesex/part Surrey Earnings £50,000 + Cormar Carpets is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of tufted carpets, supplying stylish, quality carpets to the retail, contract and wholesale trade throughout the UK. We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual with the ability to realise the full potential of this established territory.

Knowledge of the carpet trade is not essential, however previous sales experience is required as applicants must be able to demonstrate a proven successful sales record.

The ideal candidate would live on territory, although not essential.

As a consequence, we will accept applications from those who live in close proximity to the territory shown.

An above average salary and benefits package is available for the successful applicant, including basic salary plus commission on sales, company car and pension scheme.

Previous applicants may apply.

Please send your CV and hand written covering letter summarising your relevant skills and experience for the attention of Carla Grant, HR Manager, Cormar Carpets, Brookhouse Mill, Greenmount, Bury, BL8 4HR. Close date for applications: Wednesday 13th March

RETAIL SALES EXECUTIVE

Ulster Carpets is one of the world’s largest and most progressive carpet manufacturers, servicing global retail and contract markets.

We now have a vacancy for a Retail Sales Executive with responsibility for developing sales through our Independent retail accounts covering North Wales, Cheshire, The Wirral, Manchester & The Potteries.

We offer a competitive salary, company car, medical cover, contributory pension scheme and profit related pay, along with good development and progression opportunities.

To apply send your tailored CV and a covering letter detailing how you meet the following criteria: • S ales experience ‘on the road’ as a manufacturer’s representative (ideally a minimum of 2 years) • The ability to achieve sales targets, provide details of results and achievements • The motivation and enthusiasm to grow and increase sales in the territory Applications should be emailed before Friday 15 March 2019 at 12 noon to recruit@ulstercarpets.com, or by post to: The Monitoring Officer, Ulster Carpets, Castleisland Factory, Portadown, Co Armagh, BT62 1EE. To speak with a member of our team telephone 028 38334433.

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SALES REPRESENTATIVE Exciting Sales Opportunity Devon & Cornwall Earnings £50,000 + Cormar Carpets is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of tufted carpets, supplying stylish, quality carpets to the retail, contract and wholesale trade throughout the UK.

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We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual with the ability to realise the full potential of this established territory.

Knowledge of the carpet trade is not essential, however previous sales experience is required as applicants must be able to demonstrate a proven successful sales record.

The ideal candidate would live on territory, although not essential.

As a consequence, we will accept applications from those who live in close proximity to the territory shown.

An above average salary and benefits package is available for the successful applicant, including basic salary plus commission on sales, company car and pension scheme.

Previous applicants may apply.

Please send your CV and hand written covering letter summarising your relevant skills and experience for the attention of Carla Grant, HR Manager, Cormar Carpets, Brookhouse Mill, Greenmount, Bury, BL8 4HR. Close date for applications: Wednesday 13th March

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