2012 from The Stocklists
We’ve selected the very best photos from our editorial pages in 2012 which demonstrate that style, quality and creativity is alive and well in the UK flooring industry. December 2012 45
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Castlemead Twist by Adam Carpets. Castlemead Twist is the original 80/20 ‘hard twist’. It has up to 30% more twist in its 2 ply-yarn than other twist carpets and this ensures that its appearance stays better for longer. It is available in 60 stunning colours and made in Kidderminster. T 01562 829966 www.adamcarpets.co.uk
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Alternative Flooring: Quirky. Skinny Black stair runner and Tess Black rug with Jet Border from the Quirky collection by Alternative Flooring. Quirky by name and definitely Quirky by nature, this eclectic range of graphically witty designs have been inspired by true Brit style. On trend geometrics, animal prints, oversized dots and brave tartans all form part of this kooky range. T 01264 335111 www.alternativeflooring.com
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Brintons: Majestic. Brinton’s finest and most luxurious plain, woven in a wilton of velvety softness. Featured here is Gorgeous Plum, one of twenty stylish colours available in the 80% wool and 20% nylon extra heavy domestic range. T 01562 748000 www.brintons.co.uk
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Fleur de Lys from BrontĂŤ. BrontĂŤ are uniquely placed to deliver a truly elegant, custom carpet as shown in this example of the embossed Fleur de Lys border. With a dye service to any colour and any width up to 12m, the customer satisfaction is exceptional. T 01282 862736 www.brontecarpets.co.uk
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Cormar Carpets: Town & Country Cormar Carpet’s heavy weight 60oz flagship wool twist collection, Town & Country, is fit to grace the most modern urban abode or rustic country retreat. A blend of 20 contemporary and traditional plain and heather shades including Plum, Norwegian Grey (shown here), Impala and Kernal, it is made from 80% British wool, 10% nylon and 10% tuftbond and is produced using fine 10th gauge machinery to create a durable carpet that is great value-for-money, retailing around £39 sqm. T 01204 881234 www.cormarcarpets.co.uk
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Domo Floorcoverings: Teri a fashionable polyamide broadloom range designed with a subtle motive to give that extra zest to your home. An attractive and modern colour pallet enabling dressing up any floor in any interior style. Available in 4m wide on Ultratex/Duotex, the preferred backings for easy fitting. T +32 55 33 52 76 www.baltagroup.com
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Heckmondwike: Supacord. Heckmondwike’s popular Supacord carpet has helped put the fun back into floorcovering in the form of an eye-catching Snakes and Ladders design at Hollytrees Museum in Colchester. T 01924 406141 and 01924 406161 www.heckmondwike-fb.co.uk
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Kingsmead Carpets: Artwork combines stripes with complementary plain shades using quality New Zealand Wool to decorate the floor. Look out for Artwork Special Edition launching in January with a further 10 stripes. T 01827 831427 www.kingsmeadcarpets.co.uk
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Lano Carpets: Ultimo. Thanks to Lano Carpets manufacturing flexibility, Ultimo is one of the most adaptable premium collections around, encompassing different fibre types and qualities, textures and colours. Backed by the manufacturer’s exemplary service levels, the Ultimo collection delivers exceptional underfoot comfort and durability to treat homes to the ultimate flooring experience. T 00800 5266 5266 www.www.lano.com
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Ulster Carpets: Country House. Conjuring up memories of picnic blankets, kilts and all things woollen and warm, Ulster’s Country House Collection Beaumont is a versatile, stylish and sophisticated plaid range. This traditional design has been brought into the 21st Century: subtle tones and carefully placed highlights of colour create a carpet with depth and timeless appeal, in eight beautiful colourways. T 02838 334433 www.ulstercarpets.com
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Victoria Carpets: Radiance. With a pile weight of 50oz, a tog rating of 1.00 and manufactured using a 2-ply yarn you can be guaranteed that Victoria Carpet’s new Radiance Collection will not only offer extra durability but also a luxurious feel. Radiance is available in two widths, 4m & 5m, and comes with a palette of 20 complementary shades, each accordingly named after exquisite gemstones. T 01562 749300 www.victoriacarpets.com
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