The Stocklists - February 2022 by David Spragg

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FLOORINGNEWS

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

All your flooring favourites from one source CARPET • VINYL • LVT • LAMINATE • HARDWOOD www.furlongflooring.com

Dartford 01322 628 700

Preston 01772 316155

Stonehouse 0845 520 0800

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Stocklists The

ISSUE 563 : FEBRUARY 2022 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

Advertisers

FLOORINGNEWS starts on page 31

Monthly ‘Stocklisters’ shown in BOLD Index

H ABINGDON FLOORING

Valentine’s lovin’ it

01274 655694

Ht ASSOCIATED WEAVERS

4-7

01422 431100

n BALL & YOUNG

01536 200502

H BETAP

+31 38 386 1060

t BRAMPTON CHASE

Our sentimental selection pages 42–45

Rolling up in style

BerryAlloc’s smart mobile display page 31

H CAVALIER CARPETS

01254 268000

0208 443 3322

H CONDOR CARPETS

+31 38 477 8911

n CONDOR GRASS

+31 38 477 8911

IFC,42

01204 881234

01494 761814

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01977 662211

12,43

01538 361633

H FELLS CARPETS

Innovation adds to consumer choice pages 38–39

n F. BALL

n FITA 51

01159 506836

n FLOORWISE 65

01509 673974

n FOTY

0115 958 3077

H FURLONG FLOORING t HATHAWAY FLOORING

Finest family values Options in the expanding UK market pages 46–50

Academy adds value for installers page 34

Front runners

FC,16-18 01772 696787 19

0161 872 8003

H HUGH MACKAY 22

01429 892555

n INTERFLOOR

01706 213131

33,60

t KAHRS

023 9245 3045

Linwood launch for Cormar page 31

t KARNDEAN DESIGNFLOORING

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01386 820 100

s KELLARS

—

0161 443 0970

Victoria’s £150m fund

H LANO

+32 56 654000

PLC set for more acquisitions page 40

n NICF 45

0115 958 3077

o NOVOSTRAT

00353 61 339287

Likewise up 29%

H PENTHOUSE CARPETS

39 21,41

01706 639866

Ambitious distributor goes for growth page 40

H STS

0345 899 1000

o TEXFELT

01274 905411

Furnishing forges ahead

H THOMAS WITTER 29

01429 892555

Happy holiday season for sector page 40

Showcase sryle from LDP page 36

FlooringFactsheets

s COLUMBIA FLOORING

n CYBERGOLD

Career for life

01604 664855 01457 861141

H CORMAR

Grass is growing

10-11

o CARPENTER 68

H CLASSIS 47 +32 (0) 15423151

Here is Charleston with Junior They belong to the Cloud 9 family

Future fibres

Page Contact No No

The industry’s knowledge-bank

s TRADECO 25 07833 660451 n UNIFLOOR

0845 6030906

n UZIN-UTZ

01788 530080

t VERONA

0113 244 4984

Adhesives

LVT Directory

Ht VICTORIA FLOORING 27,45

Buying Groups

LVT Options

H WESTEX

01274 861334

01924 451138

01562 749300

Carpet Company Directory

54–55

Underlay 60–61

o WILSON UNDERLAYS

Carpet Trouble-shooter

56–57

Wholesalers 64-65

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Woolsafe: the Carpet Care Guide 62–63

Classified Adverts ...................................... pages 66-67

Carpet Types

ISSN 2046-7338 © Mayville Publishing Co. Ltd. 2022. Every care is taken in compiling this magazine, but the proprietors assume no responsibility in the effects arising therefrom.

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H carpets/rugs/tiles t woods/laminates/smooths n accessories/services/organisations = fibres o underlay s wholesalers/distributors l adhesives

FOLLOW @THESTOCKLISTS ON LINKEDIN + TWITTER FOR KEY ALERTS AND NEWS UPDATES 3

SUPER SOFT CARPET SAVING SEA LIFE Soft • Luxurious • Durable • Sustainable

regenerated

nylon

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WE CARE ABOUT OUR PLANET... HOW ABOUT YOU? Sustainability is at the heart of AW’s product development. Our company is increasingly opting for recycled materials for its products, thus helping to raise awareness by encouraging consumers to make eco-conscious choices. With Sedna®, AW is the first to put a super-soft carpet made with Econyl® yarn on the market. Econyl® yarn is a high performance nylon that’s made from waste materials such as discarded fishing nets, old carpets & production waste. Recovered from all over the world, this waste is regenerated through a depolymerisation process which ensures it has the same purity and performance as virgin nylon.

AND YES! A SEDNA® CARPET MADE FROM RECYCLED MATERIALS IS JUST AS HIGH QUALITY AS A CARPET MADE FROM VIRGIN MATERIAL!

DON’T HESITATE TO JOIN US ON OUR MISSION! SEDNA® THUS HELPS TO SAVE THOUSANDS OF BEAUTIFUL SEA CREATURES LIKE SEA TURTLES, DOLPHINS AND SEALS THAT WILL NO LONGER GET STUCK IN THIS LIFETHREATENING WASTE.

SHARE YOUR #SEDNACARPET @sednacarpet www.sedna-carpet.co.uk

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A UK brand since 1964

WATC H T HE F IL M AND DISCOV E R OUR AWA R D WI N N IN G

Always a trailblazer when it comes to branding, Associated Weavers reinvents the in-store display & brings an experience unseen in the flooring business. With traditional samples and an intuitive digital module, Invictus® luxury vinyl flooring invites the customer on a fun-todo purchasing journey.

DIS PL AY

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GREAT FLOORING • INVINCIBLE PERFORMANCE

#invictuscarpetflooring SHARE YOUR INVICTUS #invictuscarpetflooring www.invictus.co.uk THE STOCKLISTS February 2022

A UK brand since 1964

New

To find out more speak to your Abingdon Sales representative

abingdonflooring.co.uk

Featured Image Indulgence Cappuccino

Indulgence

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Large Plank New in!

California Oak A beautiful new addition to our Herringbone best-selling Studio Designs Collection Large Plank

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01604 664855 bramptonchase.co.uk

Become a Protected

Gold R E TA I L E R

Available

now

Versatile Modular Stands Limited Availability Register your interest and pre-order now bramptonchase.co.uk/retailers 01604 664855

Studio Designs is a multi-format range, available as stunning large plank or a contemporary herringbone.

Gold Standard Full marketing support Showroom displays First class sales team Fast, flexible delivery

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IMPROVE YOUR SKILLS AND KNOWLEDGE

WITH THE UK’S LEADING MANUFACTURER OF FLOORING ADHESIVES AND SUBFLOOR PREPARATION PRODUCTS. All our courses are free and designed to meet the highest professional standards in application and product choice, to ensure flooring contractors deliver consistently high standards to their customers, professionally and efficiently. The courses provide delegates with hands-on training, the opportunity to use a wide range of F. Ball products and understand how to select the best products for the job. You will also benefit from expert advice on how to overcome the most common flooring installation problems.

To find out more visit f-ball.com/training 12

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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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1970 – 2020

for the trade! BIG BRANDS IN STOCK plus many more!

WHATEVER YOUR FLOORING NEEDS, we’ve got you covered! CARPETS CARPET TILES LUXURY VINYL TILES DOMESTIC VINYL RIGID CLICK LAMINATES

FREE LOCAL

ENGINEERED WOOD

DELIVERY

ENTRANCE MATTING

and nationwide pallet delivery also available.

CONTRACT FLOORING UNDERLAY ARTIFICIAL GRASS NOSINGS & PROFILES ADHESIVES LEVELLING COMPOUND MOISTURE CONTROL TAPE & SEALANTS

Best trade counters Best deals and offers Best service and support

TOOLS SAFETY & PROTECTION CLEANING & CARE

NORTHAMPTON 01604 664850

MILTON KEYNES 01908 049006

HEMEL HEMPSTEAD 01442 502562

NN4 7BD

MK13 0DX

HP2 7EB

NORTH LONDON 0208 036 9945 NW9 0EW

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WIN

£2000 C ! + TO ASH + TROOLS PHY

national institute of carpet & floorlayers

HAVE THE KNOWLEDGE & skills to be

CARPET FITTER OF THE YEAR 2022? THE 2022 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 30 April 2022. NICF Council members and previous Carpet Fitter of The Year winners are excluded from entering. 2). 3).

Deadline for entry is 23:59 on Saturday 30 April 2022. 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 10 fitters will be selected to progress to the Semi-Final practical trials.

4). The Semi-Finals will be held on Monday 27 and Tuesday 28 June 2022 at the FITA Training Centre, Loughborough. Five fitters will progress to the Final. 5). The five Finalists MUST be available to attend a briefing day in July 2022 which will be held online via Zoom. 6). The Final is at The Flooring Show, Harrogate, on Sunday 18 and Monday 19 September 2022.

ENTER ONLINE @ www.nicfltd.org.uk/FOTY-Competition

The Final will be held at The Flooring Show, Harrogate in September 2022 Fitter of The Year Carpet 2022 Competition is kindly sponsored by

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Furlong Flooring. The people who can deliver your success.

WE’RE ALL UNDER ONE ROOF TO SERVE YOU BETTER. ALAN CHEETHAM GTR MANCHESTER, CHESHIRE M 07966 263571

acheetham@furlongflooring.com MARK DOWSON PART LANCS, FLYDE COAST & CUMBRIA

GRANT MILLER WEST SCOTLAND

ALAN CAIRNIE EAST SCOTLAND

M 07970 163372

M 07976 311434

gmiller@furlongflooring.com BEN THOMAS MID & WEST WALES M 07794 048809

M 07980 786265

mdowson@furlongflooring.com JOHN GRAY MERSEYSIDE,

WIRRAL & NORTH WALES M 07957 459642

jgray@furlongflooring.com TIM BAILEY

SOUTH EAST WALES & HEREFORDSHIRE M 07794 048414

tbailey@furlongflooring.com

STEWART WAITHMAN

DEVON & CORNWALL M 07794 048413

swaithman@furlongflooring.com ZEE BILGRAMI SOUTH, SW & SE LONDON M: 07793 244620

bthomas@furlongflooring.com

JASON BRIMBLE AVON &

GLOUCESTERSHIRE

M 07794 041266

jbrimble@furlongflooring.com TONY CONWAY BEDS, NORTHANTS, OXON & BUCKS

M 07791 891025

tconway@furlongflooring.com PETER FLETCHER HAMPSHIRE & DORSET

M 07816 217561

pfletcher@furlongflooring.com JACK O’CONNOR SOUTH BUCKS, BERKSHIRE, WEST LONDON, SURREY

acairnie@furlongflooring.com DEAN STYLES NORTH EAST, EAST COAST M 07983 446969

dstyles@furlongflooring.com

MARTYN MORRIS SOUTH YORKSHIRE M 07973 403450

mmorrisr@furlongflooring.com TBA BIRMINGHAM/ STAFFORDSHIRE, SHROPSHIRE T 0845 520 0800

enquiries@furlongflooring.com

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

COLBY McMASTER NOTTS, STAFFORD, SOT, DERBYSHIRE & LINCS

M: 07816 217548

M 07872 964685

jbone@furlongflooring.com JOHN AKIEN EAST & WEST SUSSEX M 07791 891024

cmcmaster@furlongflooring.com MICHAEL MELBOURNE LEICESTER, WARWICKSHIRE M 07968 324598

jakien@furlongflooring.com DARREN SPENDIFF KENT M 07791 890861

dspendiff@furlongflooring.com MARTIN PRICE YORKSHIRE M: 07968 828516

(OUTSIDE M25)

mmelbourne@furlongflooring.com PAUL LOVELL NORFOLK, SUFFOLK & CAMBS M 07816 217549

plovell@furlongflooring.com ANDY THOMPSON ESSEX, HERTFORDSHIRE M 07816 217565

M 07816 217550

zbilgrami@furlongflooring.com

joconnor@furlongflooring.com

mprice@furlongflooring.com

athompson@furlongflooring.com

Competitive, best-selling products - all available right away from UK stock – with rapid logistics that ensure you get what you need, when you need it. 16

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FULL UK COVERAGE FROM STOCK. CARPET • VINYL • LVT • LAMINATE • HARDWOOD

Carpet

Vinyl & LVT

Laminate

Preston sales

tel: 01772 696787 fax: 01772 311921

Gloucester sales

tel: 0845 520 0800 fax: 01452 222515

London sales

Wood

tel: 01322 628707 fax: 01322 698733

Email enquiries

enquiries@furlongflooring.com

New website

www.furlongflooring.co.uk

POS

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Even more satisfaction SATISFACTION

There’s plenty to be satisfied with this Spring, as we expand our deep-pile luxury carpet collection, Satisfaction. Available as Satisfaction Ultra and Satisfaction Moods, this collection offers soft, warm, elegant carpet for every room.

ULTRA

A soft and more dense, sophisticated carpet that discerning customers will love. • Heavyweight luxury carpet • Deeper fibres than any of our other ranges • Soft and warm to the touch and easy to maintain, offering the best of both worlds • An additional 7,362 tufts per square metre

SATISFACTION

MOODS

A completely new and affordable range for 2022 with 15 brand new colours to give home-owners outstanding choice across a cost-effective luxury range. • Suitable for a variety of rooms • Market-leading bleachcleanable fibres • Contemporary shades and easy fitting

Bleach cleanable

Combi-bac® backing

FIRST CHOICE FLOORING FOR EVERY ROOM CARPET • VINYL • LVT • LAMINATE • HARDWOOD

www.furlongﬂooring.com Dartford 01322 628 700 • Preston 01772 316155 • Stonehouse 0845 520 0800 18

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Beautiful floors for beautiful spaces

FOR THE BEST PALLET PRICING CONTACT HATHAWAY FLOORING

8MM & 12MM

EASY FIT

FAST DELIVERY

L2C LOC

4 BEVELS

0161 872 8003 I sales@hathawayflooring.com I hathawayflooring.com THE STOCKLISTS February Feburary 2022

SA O M RD PL ER ES F R TO EE DA Y

AGT Effect laminate flooring delivers impressive authenticity thanks to its deep register in emboss surface finish. Available in 8mm AC4 and 12mm AC5 specifications, Effect comes in 14 original looks. Available from Hathaway Flooring for delivery across the UK.

KÄHRS OAK UNICO

At Kährs, we are driven by our passion for design, quality and innovation. This is reflected in every single floor we produce. Bring the unique character and natural beauty of Kährs wood floors into your showroom, with our new range of modular display solutions designed to meet any budget and requirement.

For more information and to pre-order your displays, contact us today: www.kahrs.com 20

| sales@kahrs.com

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Meet the team... F I N D Y O U R L O C A L R E P R E S E N TAT I V E H E R E SCOTLAND & BORDERS

NORTH EAST, CUMBRIA & ISLE OF MAN

NORTH WEST & NORTH WALES

YORKSHIRE & THE HUMBER

Stephen Cawley

John Pringle

Ian Henderson

Christine Searle

07718 762236 stephen.cawley@ penthousecarpets.co.uk

07825 991405 john.pringle@ penthousecarpets.co.uk

07974 141919 ian.henderson@ penthousecarpets.co.uk

07939 051608 christine.searle@ penthousecarpets.co.uk

Areas covered: All Scottish regions

Areas covered: Cumbria, Kirby Lonsdale via. Carnforth, Isle of Man, Cleveland, Northumberland, Durham, Tyne & Wear

Areas covered: Lancashire, Merseyside, Cheshire (inc. SK9, SK10, SK11), Greater Manchester (inc. SK1 to SK8, SK12, SK14 to SK16), Clwyd, Gwynedd

Areas covered: North Humberside, West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire

WEST MIDLANDS, WORCESTER

SOUTH YORKSHIRE & EAST MIDLANDS

SOUTH EAST, LONDON HERTS & ESSEX

SOUTH EAST, LONDON

Sue Chapman

Chris Gee

Emily Davis

Guy Legg

07801 538763 sue.chapman@ penthousecarpets.co.uk

07919 047930 chris.gee@ penthousecarpets.co.uk

07753 983714 emily.davis@ penthousecarpets.co.uk

07801 357622 guy.legg@ penthousecarpets.co.uk

Areas covered: Herts, Essex, North & West London

Areas covered: Kent, South & Central London, Surrey, East Sussex, West Sussex

Areas covered: Gloucester, Avon, West Midlands, Shropshire, Hereford & Worcester

Areas covered: Humberside, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire,

EAST MIDLANDS & SOUTH EAST

EAST ANGLIA, CAMBS & BEDFORDSHIRE

SOUTH WEST

SOUTH COAST & CHANNEL ISLES

Simon Beeby

Martin Hunter

Graham Wood

Nigel Woollard

07775 913380 simon.beeby@ penthousecarpets.co.uk

07711 353982 martin.hunter@ penthousecarpets.co.uk

07825 171482 graham.wood@ penthousecarpets.co.uk

07767 213236 nigel.woollard@ penthousecarpets.co.uk

Areas covered: Somerset, Devon, Cornwall

Areas covered: Berkshire (Split), Hampshire, Wiltshire, Dorset, Isle of Wight, Channel Isles

Areas covered: Berkshire (Split), Oxfordshire, Warwickshire, Leicestershire, Northamptonshire

Areas covered: Cambridge, Bedford

NORTHERN IRELAND & REPUBLIC OF IRELAND

WALES

Herbie Montgomery

James Thomas

07774 695333 herbiehsm@gmail.com

07932 458032 juncture2002@aol.com

Areas covered: Northern Ireland, Southern Ireland

Areas covered: West Glamorgan, Mid Glamorgan, South Glamorgan, Gwent, Dyfed, Powys

Agent For Penthouse Carpets Ltd

Working for the independent retailer To find out more, call our sales team on 01706 639 866 or visit us at:

penthousecarpets.co.uk

Penthouse Carpets Buckley Carpet Mill, Buckley Road, Rochdale. Lancashire OL12 9DU • Fax: 01706 860 577 • Email: sales@penthousecarpets.co.uk THE STOCKLISTS Feburary February 2022

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SPRING BOND ECO-ENGINEERED UNDERLAY

SAFE & SOUND…

in the knowledge that SPRINGBOND UNDERLAY is…

GREENER, CLEANER, QUIETER & SAFER • Guaranteed to be made from 85% recycled plastic bottles & 100% recyclable at end of life • Hypoallergenic – The only carpet underlay to be awarded the Allergy UK seal of approval • Tested and proven to be chemical free and virtually zero VOC’s • Industry leading acoustic properties – 57db • A sustainable and safer alternative to PU foam

Luxuriously comfortable underlay that won’t cost the earth Available in 11mm, 9mm and 7mm (double stick contract) variants with short lead times.

MADE IN UK

Get in touch – 01274 905411 www.springbond.co.uk THE STOCKLISTS October 2021

dB PROUD TO SUPPORT

Available from

SALES: 0345 899 1000

SALES: 00 353 61 227100

SALES: 01302 835 117

THE COLLECTION

Only the most beautiful designs have been selected for the exclusive Elegance Aura collection, from traditional to contemporary there is a floor to suit every interior.

Coastal

Blonde

Vintage

Parkland

Richmond

Limed Oak

Oak

Grey Timber

Oak

3807

3477

3474

3804

3805

Traditional

Beaumont

Christchurch

Columbus

Edwardian

Grey Oak

Oak

3037*

3803

3481*

3075

3806

Coastal

Blonde

Vintage

Parkland

Richmond

Limed Oak

Oak

Grey Timber

Oak

3807

3477

3474

3804

3805

Plank Size:

184.2 x 1219.2 mm

Plank Size:

184.2 x 1219.2 mm

Plank Size:

184.2 x 1219.2 mm

*Parquet available, see next page

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Featuring authentic plank to plank contrast in shade

re Plank Size: tu ea s

184.2 x 1219.2 mm

Traditional Grey Oak Parquet | 3801

Features a micro bevel

Plank Size:

184.2 x 1219.2 mm

Parquet Size:76.2 76.2 xx228.6 mm mm Parquet Size: 228.6

Plank Size:

184.2 x 1219.2 mm

Features a micro bevel Features a micro bevel

Christchurch Oak Parquet | 3802

Parquet Size: 76.2 x 228.6 Parquet Size: 76.2 228.6 mm |mm Christchurch Oakx Parquet 3802 Parquet Size: 76.2 x 228.6 mm

Single Plank Parquet with Double Plank Border

Wood Block Parquet

(Traditional Grey Oak 3037) and Gold Feature Strip

Wood Block Parquet

Single Parquet with Double Plank Border (Traditional Grey Oak 3037) and Gold Feature Strip

Elegance Aura 2019 BROCHURE-AW.indd 16

Wood Block Parquet 22

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28/10/2019 12:14

TR ADECO NEW PRICE LIST – FEBRUARY 2022

Updated Rates Exclusively for The Stocklists Magazine Trade Price List

PATTERN BOOK RANGES

Cuts Unit Rate

Rolls Unit Rate

Westminster Saxony – 2200gr/m2 – 100% Millsoft Polypropylene Heavy Weight Saxony

£11.16/m2 +VAT

£9.50/m2 +VAT

Luxe Super Soft – 1450gr/m2 – 100% Polyester Micro Fibre Tech Soft Touch Fine Cut Pile

£8.34/m2 +VAT

£7.12/m2 +VAT

Violet – 32mm Artificial Grass 70% Polyethylene / 30% Polypropylene Exterior Grade Monofilament Mix

£10.20/m2 +VAT

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Wilder – 47mm Artificial Grass 70% Polyethylene / 30% Polypropylene Exterior Grade Monofilament Mix

£10.60/m2 +VAT

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Tradeco’s famous Grade A & second choice clearance job lots. A. Category Clearance Roll Stock B. Category Clearance Roll Stock C. Category Clearance Roll Stock D. Category Clearance Roll Stock E. Category Clearance Roll Stock F. Category Clearance Roll Stock G. Category Clearance Roll Stock H to Z Categories are available in same pricing pyramid structure

N/A £1.50 m2 N/A £2.50 m2 N/A £2.99 m2 N/A £3.50 m2 N/A £3.99 m2 N/A £4.50 m2 N/A £4.99 m2 Continued as above

“DON’T FORGET” MAKE SURE TO REGISTER YOUR NEW TRADE ACCOUNT TODAY sales@tradeco.uk – 01144 000 120 or contact our trade sales manager Ms Chloe Wright on 07833 660 451 + We are also looking for new sales reps/agents to join our team, apply now to chloe@tradeco.uk

BULK DEALS DEAL 1

Mixed second choice and a grade REM package. Average of 2500m2 job lot. Mixed quality, grades, colours and types. Limited stock availability.

£1.50m2 +VAT

DEAL 2

STAUF adhesive PUK447/D3/D8. Mixed load of STAUF adhesive. Limited stock availability. 125 tubs average

MAKE SURE TO TRY TRADECO’S SECOND CHOICE PACKAGES 2 Starting at just £1.50m +VAT

With more then 7,000 Rolls of Job Lot & B Grade stock deals, Tradeco has become the leading name in the UK’s volume clearance carpet industry.

EVEN MORE QUICK CLEARANCE DEALS ENDLESS JOB LOT SPECIALS AVAILABLE ON ON 07833 660 451 OR 07586 993 821

INDUSTRIAL GRADE CARPET TILES (140M2 PER PALLET) • 1000 x 1000 mm Heavy Duty • 100% Nylon, PVC Backed Now just £8.99m2+VAT

WOOD FLOORING Door Bars and Beading • Grade A, old stock package • Mixed pallet deal – randomly selected

from 49p +VAT each per pallet – job lot only

£8.75+VAT PER TUB

TRADECO IS NOW HIRING Are you looking for a sales career? Come and join the fastest growing wholesaler in the carpet industry

Call 07586 993 821 to apply now Nationwide availability

GREY WOOD EFFECT ‘VALENTIA’ PORCELAIN TILES • 150mm x 900mm x 10mm – 1.08m2 per pack (46 packs per pallet)

from just £7.85m2+VAT

GRADE A CONTRACT SPEC CARPET • Variety of colours and types available • Majority 4m width

from £3m2+VAT

(Based on 25 or more rolls – single roll prices from £3.99m2+vat)

THE UK’s LARGEST NATIONWIDE INDEPENDENT CARPET, FLOORING & ARTIFICIAL GRASS WHOLESALER Call Tradeco on 01144 000120 / 07833 660451 Visit our main warehouses at: Unit 1, Kiveton Park Ind Est, Manor Rd, Sheffield, South Yorkshire, S26 6PB

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IMPERFECT ACOUSTIC UNDERLAY • 3mm thickness • Sound proofing, water resistant, compatible with underfloor heating • Limited stock availability

from just £13.99m2+VAT (based on 35 or more rolls)

FOR ALL YOUR FLOORING NEEDS,

COME AND SEE US KBB Exhibition Hall 20 - Stand E80

PLUS MUCH MUCH MORE!

At Verona, alongside a comprehensive flooring range...

we also offer a variety of marketing materials to help you clinch that all important sale. From bespoke display stands and product sample swatch books, to consumer brochures and lifestyle imagery – we’ve got all the selling tools you need.

Get in touch... with your local representative today to find out more. Dean Smith National Sales Manager

07917 972 500 dean.smith@veronagroup.co.uk

Chris Lamb North/Scotland

07909 039 867 chris.lamb@veronagroup.co.uk

Adam Curran South

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Cormar Carpet Company is starting 2022 by launching Linwood as a new addition to its extremely popular easy clean family, following the successful launches of the 80/20 wool twist, Woodland Heather Twist and the contemporary stippled Primo Tweeds.

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Made with 100% Excellon – a polypropylene fibre renowned for its stain resistance and hardwearing properties – Linwood also comes with a 10-year stain and wear warranty, providing today’s hectic households with added peace of mind.

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This soft yet durable range is manufactured in Lancashire on tenth gauge machinery to ensure a dense, luxurious finish and is available in four and five metre widths. Featured in an extensive palette of 16 modern shades, the collection is a mix of plains and heathers in a luxury twist pile.

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“We’ve had great success with our ‘family’ of easy-clean carpets over the past few years, as homeowners increasingly look for durable, great value, low maintenance carpets. With that in mind, we created Linwood to sit between our Primo Plus and Primo Ultra ranges, offering homeowners more choice when looking for something that ticks all the boxes of a luxury, family friendly carpet at an attractive, affordable price,” says Cormar’s David Cormack. As well as bringing a new bank of on-trend shades to Cormar’s easy clean family, Linwood will be displayed on Cormar’s new-look point of sale material, featuring an eye-catching design and communicating the ranges key benefits to the consumer. T 01204 881234

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Rolling up in style BerryAlloc is rolling out an innovative road show at KBB Birmingham 2022, Europe’s leading kitchen, bathroom and bedroom event. Taking place 6-9 March at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC), KBB Birmingham 2022 sees the top brands from across the kitchen, bedroom and bathroom industries in attendance. This year it also welcomes BerryAlloc for the first time. The flooring brand will join distributor International Decorative Surfaces, to present its Wall&Water concept. Alongside the main stand will be the BerryAlloc show truck, temporary home to the manufacturer’s focused flooring collections for the show. The show truck will provide a chance for visitors to KBB to see the updated HPF, Ocean+, Chateau and DreamClick collections, all made for the demands of kitchens, bathrooms and bedrooms. Scott Arundell, sales director, says: “We’re delighted to be coming together with IDS to exhibit at KBB. The show provides us a unique opportunity to connect with a new audience of industry professionals and to continue our growth in the UK. “We aim to use the opportunity to show retailers and specifiers that BerryAlloc has a range of solutions for kitchen, bathroom and bedroom use. Innovations such as our water-resistant laminate Ocean+, and DreamClick, our rigid vinyl flooring that’s quiet and easy to install, will underline that BerryAlloc has a range of flooring unmatched in today’s market, backed by outstanding POS and support materials.” BerryAlloc will exhibit with IDS on Stand C90.

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FLOORINGNEWS Stealthy win for footballers Players at Macclesfield FC enjoyed a speedy win thanks to the help of F. Ball and Co. Ltd.’s recently launched Styccobond F58 PLUS. The ‘no time to wait’ adhesive made quick work of the installation of Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVTs) and rubber floorcoverings as part of the creation of a new state-of-theart gym at the Leasing.com stadium. Developed as a ‘transitional adhesive’, Styccobond F58 PLUS transitions from a wet-lay state when initially applied to the subfloor, through a tacky semi-wet stage to become fully pressure sensitive. The fast-drying formulation enables LVT tiles and planks to be secured from just five minutes following application of the adhesive. When used as a wet-lay adhesive, it is also suitable for adhering rubber floorcoverings up to 2.5mm thick. Part of a major upgrade of the stadium, comprising a new pitch, bar and reception, the Stealth Gym has 600m2 of floorspace. Spread over two floors of the Moss Lane stand, athletes working out upstairs are able to enjoy views of the Silkmen’s playing field.

“The fast-drying formulation enables LVT tiles and planks to be secured from just five minutes following application of the adhesive.” Having removed surface laitance and old paint from the concrete subfloor on the lower floor, the contractors carried out surface repairs using F. Ball’s Stopgap 460 Exterior Repair fast-setting rapid repair mortar. A single coat of Stopgap F77 waterproof surface membrane created a barrier against the excess subfloor moisture. Once the waterproof surface membrane had cured, the surface was primed using F. Ball’s

Stopgap P141 primer for non-absorbent surfaces before the company’s Stopgap Red Bag self-levelling compound was applied at a thickness of 3mm to provide a perfectly smooth base for floorcoverings. Styccobond F58 PLUS was used to affix charcoal-grey, wood-effect Kährs Calder Herringbone LVTs to create a bold statement in the main weights, cardio and boxing rooms, and changing areas. David Harris, Managing Director at KH Flooring Ltd., said: “F. Ball recommended their new Styccobond F58 PLUS and it was on top form. It was a great product to work with, and we didn’t have to work up a sweat – we’ll leave that to the players. Using just one adhesive to install both LVTs and rubber tiles saved both time and money.”

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ADP installs inspiration ADP recently completed a fantastic installation project for Lifestyle Floors at an independent flooring retailer in Thurso the very North of Scotland. ADP project managed the logistics and installation of these fabulous carpet display units for Lifestyle Floors, who pride themselves on offering contemporary flooring in an array of colours. It was imperative to ensure these stands were installed to portray Lifestyle’s vision. With years of experience across several sectors, ADP deliver new retail installations across single and multiple locations while ensuring the quality standards and local regulations are met. Every client’s products are different and everyone works under different time schedules which is why ADP has an agreed time frame when its team can install the displays without disrupting the client’s working hours. ADP’s services are flexible which means that if you require any installations done outside store hours, they can work to accommodate this.

“With years of experience across several sectors, ADP deliver new retail installations across single and multiple locations while ensuring the quality standards and local regulations are met.” Regardless of how small or big your project needs are, ADP will first discuss what is most suitable for you. T 0121 559 6783

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FLOORINGNEWS Excellence appointment at F. Ball F. Ball and Co. Ltd. has appointed Tim Green as head of training, responsible for the company’s industry-leading training courses delivered through the F. Ball Centre of Excellence, which launched earlier this year. As head of training, Tim will promote best practice in flooring installation by devising and delivering training courses at the F. Ball Centre of Excellence, including maintaining links within the industry to gauge requirements. He will also support external training providers, such as floorcovering manufacturers and retailers, as well as assist the F. Ball sales and marketing teams with product demonstrations at wholesaler trade day events and exhibitions. The new ‘Centre of Excellence’ offers free training for all flooring professionals, including specialist courses for both apprentices and seasoned professionals, covering subfloor preparation and floorcovering installation through practical demonstrations and exercises using high-performance F. Ball products. It was created by transforming and reconfiguring the training and demonstration facility at the company’s Staffordshire headquarters, and simultaneously overhauling course content to offer more dynamic, hands-on learning experiences.

“Flooring professionals need to keep up to date with the latest advances in subfloor preparation and floorcovering installation in order to meet increasing customer expectations,” Tim brings nearly 20 years’ experience in the flooring trade to the role, including managing his own flooring business and six years teaching floorcovering installation to apprentices at an FE college. Most recently, he was in charge of training at a leading floorcovering manufacturer. During this time, he used his extensive knowledge of the flooring industry and floorcovering installation to assist with new product development and site support, as well as produce product literature, installation videos and technical manuals. Commenting on his appointment, he said: “Flooring professionals need to keep up to date with the latest advances in subfloor preparation and floorcovering installation in order to meet increasing customer expectations, so I take this responsibility seriously. My aim is to build on the existing standing of the ‘Centre of Excellence’. Part of the challenge will be keeping up with growing demand for courses.” T 01538 361 633

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Building a career for life Floor installation often takes place in more comfortable environments than many other trades and so it is a popular option for anyone looking to build a profession in the construction industry. With favourable working conditions and a shortage of talent making work plentiful, flooring installation is increasingly attractive and training at the Academy for Excellence in Flooring is a way to maximise income and build a successful career for life. Thanks to foundation courses for novices and the Master Installer scheme for warranted workmanship, the Academy is a great place to forge a career in flooring installation and associate your expertise with one of the biggest brands in the industry. Whether starting out, or with years of experience under your belt, carrying the Master Installer badge is testament to professionalism and a mark of skill. It is also a way to ensure you are able to secure work at the best possible rates. Lee Thompson, Academy for Excellence in Flooring, says: “Right across the industry – in both commercial and private work – there is a shortage of skilled installers and so the best are always in demand. Thanks to their status and association with the Quick-Step brand, our Master Installers are seeing a record number of enquiries and there is a clear need for a larger, skilled workforce to meet demand. For these reasons, training at the Academy is a great way to build a successful long-term career with some of the highest rates in the industry.”

“Our Master Installers are seeing a record number of enquiries and there is a clear need for a larger, skilled workforce to meet demand.” Taking place over two-days at the Academy’s well-equipped training facility, Foundation courses cover various aspects of subfloor preparation and installation giving fitters the basic knowledge and confidence to install a wood, laminate or vinyl floor. A one-to-one mentoring programme ensures success for every candidate. Importantly, it is also the only entry-level course that opens a fast-track route to the Master Installer programme with enrolment just six months after completion. Having been in the flooring industry for over 30-years, Steve Whitburn is one such installer who’s now enjoying the benefits of Master Installer status for wood and laminate and LVT flooring: “The Quick-Step brand is well-established and trusted, so the Master Installer programme looked like the right choice. In fact, it proved so successful in establishing business that I returned to the Academy six months later to complete the LVT Master Installer course.

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FLOORINGNEWS Front runners Louis de Poortere has launched the Runners Box, a compact and portable display option for its Richelieu Family Runners programme. Capturing the quality, craftmanship and impressive flexibility of the Richelieu Runners collection by Louis de Poortere, the new Runners Box presents the hundreds of opportunities available. The box is compact enough for home and on-site consultations, yet carries an outstanding 144 colour poms, design cards and catalogue, showcasing the design options and multiple widths of the collection. Choosing from any of 144 colours in Richelieu Escalier, homeowners can use the box as the start to a perfectly coordinated plain runner in 60, 70, 90 or 120cm widths. Or in Richelieu Classic, a duo-colour bordered style in the same heavyweight quality and width options, they can mix any of the 144 options for their own unique combination. There are also stripe and jacquard designs available in a choice of widths.

“The new Richelieu Runners programme is highly flexible, with customers able to choose any colour in any style or width into stock in six weeks.”

Woven in a high-quality, wool-rich three-shot Wilton for an enduring quality capable of withstanding stair and hallway use, all carpets within the Richelieu Runners programme are made to order in just six weeks, no matter what colour, pattern or width is chosen. Alan Russell, sales director UK, Louis de Poortere, says; ‘The new Richelieu Runners programme is highly flexible, with customers able to choose any colour in any style or width into stock in six weeks. The new Runners Box lets retailers and interior designers bring the design possibilities of the collection to the homes of clients, providing everything needed to choose their perfect runner.” The Runners Box is now ready for delivery at a cost of £150. T +3256 393 393

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Granorte support for UK market With the opening of a larger central facility, cork specialist Granorte is providing improved support for its UK network of retail and commercial customers. Providing some 10,000ft2 of warehouse space, as well as a new sample centre, showroom and offices, Granorte’s new Telford headquarters provide retail and commercial clients with improved service and support. Giving improved stock levels across the company’s range of cork walls, floors, furniture and design objects, the facility is centrally located for efficient distribution across the UK. “Andrew Ellison, Sales & Development Manager of UK Operations, says: “We’re delighted to be able to improve our service to customers through this new warehouse, sample and showroom facility. As specifiers and consumers want more sustainable choices, cork is enjoying a wider audience and the extra capacity of our warehouse will help us to fulfil increased demand.”

“As specifiers and consumers want more sustainable choices, cork is enjoying a wider audience and the extra capacity of our warehouse will help us to fulfil increased demand.” A larger sample room will help Granorte to process customer requests with improved efficiency, as well as supply a wider range of product samples and product literature. A showroom – open Monday to Friday, 8.30am – 4.00pm, by appointment – displaying Granorte wall, floors, award-winning furniture and display objects, as well as a point-of-sale options for retail customers; is a chance to explore how Granorte can bring the advantages of natural and renewable cork to a wide range of homes and businesses. The new Telford facility ensures that Granorte provides specification and retail customers with excellent service, including UK-based sampling and stock.

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Marketing insights Future fibres for consumer choice Manufacturers are aware that each consumer has very individual drivers when selecting a carpet – there really isn’t a one size fits all option. In this feature we look at how new fibre technology and developments in natural materials has enhanced consumer choice. Driven by the expectation of consumers and pre-empting the demands of modern home living have been at the fore when it comes to fibre development in the Abingdon Flooring collection. Its popular Stainfree family of carpets is a best-selling option that can be bleach-cleaned and will cope with common spills and mishaps. The Stainfree family continues to grow with the recent addition of Stainfree Maximus, a thick, dense carpet that not only stands up to the rigours of modern living but provides the colour palettes and interior design accents popular with today’s homeowners. This advancement in fibre development allows consumers to invest in affordable, practical carpeting without compromising on style.

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As a Nylon 6.6 product, Luxuria Velvet is one their most durable ranges, which has warranted the best 20 Year Wear Warranty, the range is also 100% moth proof and available in 4 & 5m widths. We are all familiar with Smart Phones, Smart Appliances, Smart Cars, Smart Motorways….and now Lano has introduced Smart Carpets. Gary Alp, sales manager at Lano explains, “Our revolutionary SmartStrand fibre carpets are the only carpets on the market today that can boast of all of the benefits of the other fibre types.” Performance & Softness: The spring-like Triexta fibre molecules ensure your carpet will bounce back into shape after vacuuming, even after years. This property enables Lano to create very soft qualities without compromising the resilience of the carpet. No need for chemical softeners. Clean-ability: SmartStrand Forever Clean features Nanoloc, an advanced nanotechnology that completely encapsulates the SmartStrand fibre to create a superior spill and soil barrier.

Victoria Carpets first Nylon 6.6 product is the impeccable Luxuria Velvet. Launched into the market late 2020. Luxuria Velvet went on to win a Flooring Innovation Award that same year. With it’s sumptuous ‘feel me’ indulgent pile and 36 timeless and stunning colours, it is not hard to see why. From on trend neutrals to striking deep purple and royal blue, the colour palette really does have a tone to suit every room. Luxuria Velvet further shows its elegance and sophistication with the delustered finish on the yarn. This effect takes away the shine and gives the carpet a more natural and timeless appearance, which has already received outstanding reviews and comments from consumers.

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SmartStrand Forever Clean is the only carpet Lano – Smartstrand fibre technology with stain resistance built into the core of the fibre which means that it simply does not hold onto dirt. Through independent vacuum testing, SmartStrand Forever Clean has been shown to release up to three times more dirt than other carpets meaning you can breathe easy knowing that your floor cleans up faster, better and more easily than ordinary carpet. Green: SmartStrand Forever Clean is composed partly of annually renewable plant-based materials that minimise Lano’s usage of limited natural resources. This also enables them to reduce their energy consumption in the manufacturing processes of all SmartStrand Forever Clean carpets. Lano’s aim was to offer consumers the beauty, softness and durability they desire in a carpet without harming our beautiful planet.

“These days the wool versus man-made carpets debate is less relevant, as both have a rightful place in the market and ultimately it comes down to ensuring consumers have choice.” Triexta was recognised in 2009 and classified as its own fibre type such are the characteristics and performance differences of SmartStrand vs other fibre types. The first classification of a new fibre type for residential carpet use in 50 years. Gary Alp concludes, “You wouldn’t buy a television, car or other appliance with outdated 1950s technology – now you have don’t have to with carpets.” There are undoubtably some amazing new fibres in the market, but there is one fibre that has endured the test of time - wool. These days the wool versus man-made carpets debate is less relevant, as both have a rightful place in the market and ultimately it comes down to ensuring consumers have choice.

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Wool Britannia is a new 100% British wool carpet yarn which has been developed by the Headlam Group plc in partnership with British Wool and with the support of the Campaign for Wool. Every linear metre of the yarn includes wool sourced from farms situated in each of our four nations – England, Northern Ireland, Scotland & Wales, making it truly British wool. Manx Tomkinson are the first to launch a collection using the pioneering Wool Britannia yarn, in their Seasonal Views carpet collection. The yarn is spun in Yorkshire and the carpet is manufactured in Lancashire. Influenced by the great British landscape, the Seasonal Views carpet collection blends outdoor living with home comforts. Celebrating all four corners of the British Isles, this collection is made with 100% Wool Britannia yarn, which is sustainable, natural and resilient. With 16 colours to choose from, you will find a range of organic tones inspired by the landscapes, the people, our towns, cities and countryside. Scott Hosie, head of product at Headlam Group plc said, “The Seasonal Views collection combines traditional materials with a contemporary feel to create the perfect wool carpet for every room in your home. We pay homage to our industrial heritage, by using natural materials which support British farmers and local communities centred around rural businesses resulting in beautiful carpets made using the ultimate sustainable fibre.”

Manx Tomkinson – Seasonal Views made using Wool Britannia

For more information contact: Abingdon Flooring T: 01274 655 694 www.abingdonflooring.co.uk Lano T: 0800 5266 5266 www.lano.com Manx Tomkinson T: 01827 831450 www.manxtomkinson.co.uk Victoria Carpets T: 01562 749300 www.myvictoria.com

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FLOORINGBUSINESSNEWS Retail flooring price inflation eases to 7.8%

Furniture retailers had a happy Christmas

Consumer price inflation for flooring eased back in December but is still running hot at 7.8%.

Major UK furniture retailers have reported a positive run into Christmas, and strong trading into the new year.

Latest data shows that inflation in retail flooring has backed off 1% since November but the 7.8% result compares to general consumer price inflation in December of 5.4% according to the Office for National Statistics (ONS).

Reviewing the second half of 2021, sofa specialists DFS said orders were £200m higher than pre-pandemic levels. ‘Current order intake performance remains strong, with the important post-Christmas trading period starting well. This sustained performance reflects a positive customer response to our initiatives to drive higher average order values.” it said.

In the furniture sector as a whole though, retail price inflation saw its fourth month of increase to reach record levels of 12% in December while the industry saw input costs soar 22% above the same month in 2020.

Victoria adds £150m to acquisition fund Victoria plc has finalised the receipt of £150m from its key shareholder, the US-based Koch Equity Development company and will use the funds for further acquisitions. In a statement to the City, Victoria announced that “following the approval of the preferred equity investment by shareholders at a general meeting held on 13 January, the transaction has completed and Victoria has received £150 million (before fees and expenses) from Koch Equity Development. Geoff Wilding, Executive Chairman of Victoria, said last year: “We continue to have substantial amounts of capital to deploy and are in active discussions with additional high-quality opportunities to grow our business.” The company already owns more than 30 leading flooring brands including Abingdon, Interfloor, Hugh Mackay, Westex and Victoria Carpets and operates from 20+ sites across Europe and in Australia.

Likewise climbs higher and extends across UK Ambitious flooring distributor Likewise plc says revenues have climbed 29% over the last year and it has “established solid foundations to secure the development for future years.” In a trading statement Likewise said revenue for the year ended 31 December 2021 increased by 29% to c.£61 million (2020: £47 million). It also confirmed the completition of its biggest acquisition to date, buying the family-owned Valley Wholesale Carpets business with its annual sales of around £50m, giving it a substantial presence in the South East and the Midlands. David Stottor joined Likewise from Headlam’s Florco on 17 January as Valley MD with Simon Miller remaining as operations director. Chief executive Tony Brewer said: “The Group continues to be highly active and in the last month alone, has entered into a new lease to relocate Likewise North East into larger premises in Newcastle. Agreement in principle has also been reached to secure the facility adjacent for c.50% more capacity in Manchester for A&A, whilst Birmingham is on schedule to be operational at the end of January creating significant extra order processing capability.”

Dunelm has just reported that strong furniture sales backed up by better availability and choice from manufacturers have helped boost sales by £46m to £407m in the final quarter leading up to Christmas. These announcements follow data from Barclaycard which showed 22.4% growth year-on-year in furnishing sales in the run up to Christmas.

Carpet imports down again The Autumn decline in carpet imports into the UK continued for the third month in a row with latest data showing a 3% dip in November. Latest data from HM Revenue & Customs says the 3.1% decline was due to a substantial fall in imports from the Netherlands, down 28%, while the UK’s top carpet importer country Belgium rallied, up 9.5%.. Eastern imports were slowing with China down 10% and Turkey down 16% in November. Overall, carpet imports into the UK are currently worth c. £80m per month.

Furnishing trade shows resilience in 2021 Company insolvencies in the flooring and furnishing trades jumped in the final quarter last year but the sector is still stronger than in 2019. Data compiled by The Furnishing Report shows 88 companies across the industry filed for either liquidation or administration in the last three months of 2021, up from 58 in the third quarter of last year, and 60 in the final period of 2020. The jump is associated with the end of some of the Government’s pandemic support schemes, including furlough, during the period. But the annual figures paint a more encouraging picture. There were 234 company failures in the sector during 2021, down from 304 in 2020 and 348 in 2019. Insolvent companies from the U.K. furnishings sector left creditors facing a shortfall of £90.2 million on their debts, down from £538.7 million in 2020 when there were more large company failures and insolvent restructures.

Serious fire hits Devon’s R&M A major fire at R&M Wholesale has destroyed its warehouse at Tiverton Business Park in Devon. R&M is a key supplier of carpet and underlay products in the South West and has been established at the site for more than 30 years The fire broke out on January 2 with an intensity fuelled by adhesives among the flooring products. Some 80 firefighters tackled the blaze at its height and neighbouring properties including a building supplies company and a piano business were also severely damaged. No injuries were reported. R&M also has a depot in Bristol where the company’s operations continue.

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Inspired by our much loved Crofter cut pile Berber, we are delighted to announce the addition of our new Crofter Loop range. Crafted in the UK using premium 100% Wool, 3 ply mothproofed yarn, and complemented by our traditional sustainable jute backing, this timeless classic is available in the same 9 natural tones as its sister cut pile range. Available in guaranteed 4m and 5m widths, this beautiful carpet combines effortless style with practicality. Penthouse quality – naturally.

For samples and further information please call 01706 639 866 or visit penthousecarpets.co.uk

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The best-sellers they LOVE Valentine in vogue – the top products consumers have fallen for As love is in the air this February, we’re looking at the trade’s most enduring relationships – the best sellers that consumers have taken to their hearts and which retailers know they can rely on through thick and thin...

Cavalier ♥ Rekindling relationships Still in love with wool… nothing comes close to the underfoot comfort of a quality wool carpet. For five decades, Cavalier have been passionate about producing the finest floorcoverings, from tactile super fine, pin point twists to the most sumptuous soft velvets.

“A natural charm, a sensual warmth and at its heart, strength and longevity” Wool has natural charm, a sensual warmth and at its heart, strength and longevity. Cavalier marry the qualities of wool, to its passion for design and colour to create brands which look and feel exquisite.... what’s not to love about a distinctive wool carpet. T 01254 268 000 www.cavaliercarpets.co.uk

Cormar Carpets ♥ Enduring attraction

Launched in autumn 2021, Primo Tweeds is one of the newest additions to Cormar’s enduringly popular Easy Clean collection. Available in both 4 & 5 metre widths, Primo Tweeds cleverly blends two 2-colour yarns to create a colour bank of 14 options with a contemporary stippled effect. The range draws upon autumnal and wintry colour palettes to introduce warmer tones and textures to the home. Manufactured in the UK at their Lancashire mills from the same 100% Excellon Polypropylene as their other Easy Clean family members, the new range retains the desirable stain-resisting and hardwearing properties and comes with a full 10-year stain and wear warranty, for added peace of mind. Deliveries are made via Cormar’s own fleet to retailers across the UK and Ireland.

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F. Ball ♥ Sticking together, forever There has been lots of love for F. Ball and Co. Ltd.’s new flexible, rapid-drying floor finishing compound, Stopgap Micro Rapid, since its launch last year. Commenting on the performance of Stopgap Micro Rapid, Craig Thomson, contracts director at Harlequin Floors, which provides flooring solutions for prestigious arts and events venues around the world, said: “We’ve used Stopgap Micro Rapid for a few large-scale installations at renowned locations around the UK, and it performs like nothing else. It’s smoother and faster drying than anything on the market, and helps us achieve the immaculate aesthetic appearance that our customers expect. It’s now our go-to floor finishing product.” Flooring contractors have also taken to social media to vouch for its ultra-smooth finish and rapid curing time. “After someone accidentally walked through the not-so-dry latex, F. Ball’s Stopgap Micro Rapid was our saviour; it’s easy to mix, quick drying and does what it says on the bag,” commented Simon Llewellyn on Twitter. Also on Twitter, Jake Willis said: “Used it today and it’s by far the best out there!” The product can be applied to a seamless feathered edge to fill indentations formed by screws used to secure plywood and hardboard sheets, as well as gaps at joints between the panels, and to repair minor surface defects in a wide range of other absorbent surfaces. It is walk-on hard and ready to receive new floorcoverings from just 20 minutes after application, and priming is not required prior to use. T 01538 361633 www.f-ball.com

“We’ve used Stopgap Micro Rapid for a few large-scale installations at renowned locations around the UK, and it performs like nothing else.”

Cybergold

♥ Love your rug all over again What’s not to love about an underlay that’s carefully crafted to meet the needs of the consumer. Customers everywhere are talking about their love for our anti-slip underlays. We produce a range of high quality underlays, made in the UK, designed to stop rugs moving on all hard floors and carpeted floors, using non-slip grip technology – keeping your rugs in place and enhancing their look and feel underfoot. Your rugs won’t become a dangerous slip hazard particularly on hard floors.

“Stop your rug from slipping and sliding – keep it in place with the nations best loved anti-slip underlay.” The underlays are available on the roll or in handy pre-cut rug sizes ready to hand out with every rug sale you make. Simply cut the underlay with scissors about 1cm smaller than the rug and place on the floor with the rug on top. You can still pick up the rug and underlay to re-position without damaging the floor. T 01494 761814 www.cybergolduk.com

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The best-sellers they LOVE Valentine in vogue – the top products consumers have fallen for Ball & Young ♥ Cuddle up to Cloud 9 Loving you, your home and the environment, the Cloud 9 Charleston underlay range from Ball & Young not only has excellent sound impact reduction and thermal insulation properties but is also sustainably produced. Beautiful inside and out, Charleston is guaranteed to last the lifetime of the first carpet installation. It truly is the perfect choice for that guiltfree sophisticated, luxurious experience —giving you extra warmth and comfort where you need it the most. Manufactured in the UK from recycled PU trim to BS EN 14499:201 standards, this high-quality range contains Ultrafresh technology, excellent recovery characteristics, and is easy to lift and handle with its stretch fit profile. Charleston is 9mm thick with a rating for Luxury Domestic use with thermal insulation of 2.5 tog and sound insulation of 39 dB.

Click or scan the QR code to check out Ball & Young’s commitment to sustainability. T 01536 200502 www.underlay.com

Westex Flooring

♥ Nice and spice in lovable luxury Paper rose, pink silk, classic red and spice... just a few of Here is Charleston withUltima JuniorTwist range the 120 colours in the lovable luxury to get consumers in the mood Valentine’s day! They belong to thefor Cloud 9 family Ultima Twist from Westex Flooring is a luxurious two-fold tufted cut pile carpet, the ideal choice for residential or contract carpeted areas, offering a superb combination of performance and comfort.

The options are impressive - five qualities and 120 colours available in all qualities, a combination of heather and single coloured carpets. But if that’s not enough and your customer can’t find the exact shade they’re looking for, Westex also offers a special dye facility, enabling you to get bespoke carpet made to an exact colour preference.

The ideal choice for residential or contract carpeted areas, offering a superb combination of performance and comfort. Ultima Twist is an 80/20 wool carpet with nylon and is available in five widths, and, in common with all Westex carpets, it is treated for stain resistance for easy cleaning and with mothproofing to protect against the attack of both moths and other wool eating insects. Allergy Guard protects against pests, bacteria and allergens whilst Fresh Guard inhibits mould and neutralises pet odours. T 01274 861334 www.westexflooring.com

Ultima Twist from Westex Flooring

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Victoria ♥ English rose romance Get ready to fall in love again as Victoria Carpets re-launch our best-selling wool twist and one of Britain’s best loved carpets in Tudor Twist. With colours such as English Rose, Tivoli, Golden Haze, Fired Terracotta alongside the more muted tones of Pewter, Stone Wash and Calico… Tudor Twist has a colour that will add that little extra special something to the home you love. Not only have the colours had a fresh injection, we have restructured and increased the pile weight each time to give a cleaner and more pin point carpet, with 36 colours in total and now in two weights (Classic & Regal), Tudor Twist will again be the go to range for retailers wishing to offer a quality British wool twist, with a colour line and finish you would expect from Victoria Carpets. Contact your local ASM now to discuss display options and preferred terms or go to our website for more information. T 01562 749300 www.myvictoria.co.uk

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The NICF offers something for all levels of floorlayers, from Apprentice level all the way through to Master Fitter It not only helps me gain work , but gives my customers the assurance that their flooring will be fitted to the highest of standards Making the most of the benefits on offer from the NICF has helped to enhance my fitting and my business to make me stand out from the crowd Give us a try or you will never know if the NICF is right for you!

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Grass is greener for growth The trend towards artificial turf in the UK has been building for the last five years but there is no doubt that pandemic preoccupations with investing in your own personal living space has boosted consumer demand. Artificial grass is growing! Reports from key retailers in the sector cite sales increases from 50% to 400% during the lockdown periods of 2020 and 2021 against a background of a 77% increase in garden spending by homeowners according to the Nationwide building society.

If you do not find your ideal landscaping grass in its standard collection, Condor Grass offers to create it for you. “No matter if you are an artificial grass specialist, an independent wholesaler or active in the retail industry; we have proven to be a successful partner no matter what your needs,” says Condor.

Home interiors magazines have been buzzing about “garden rooms” and the related “broken plan gardens” – both of which require lawn areas to be more managed and artificial grass has often been the specification of choice to develop them.

The most recent development at Condor is ALLOA. It stands for “All Over Again” and represents the company’s uncompromising focus on sustainability and the environment. The ALLOA collection offers a range that is fully recyclable plus another product which also includes recycled raw materials. But stand by for the launch of ALLOA Pura which will be manufactured entirely from natural materials. With over 19 years of experience in the flooring industry, Classis brand infinitygrass is on top of the artificial grass game providing high-quality and technologically advanced products at affordable prices. A stock holding of 35,000 rolls (some 3.6 million m2) in Belgium with 50+ grass ranges (in 4 and 5m widths), infinitygrass is a preferred partner for UK wholesalers and retailers who require a fast back-up service with big and/or small quantity shipments for all stock ranges. In fact, with in depth stocking of 5m grass, infinitygrass became one of the top 5m grass suppliers in the UK and now it is even more prepared for 2022 with massive 5m stocks.

Condor Grass has added sustainable ranges to its portfolio

“Artificial grass has gained an enormous growth in popularity over the recent years. Where a few years ago people didn’t know that artificial grass could be the ‘perfect’ solution for their garden,” And you have commentators like the RHS forecasting that artificial grass will be more popular as climate change with hot dry summers and stormy deluges throughout the year have made traditional lawns more difficult to maintain. Little wonder that Google saw a 175% jump in web searches for “artificial grass” this time last year! Suppliers to the UK market have risen to the challenge with innovation and increased choice, streamlining their offers and adding sustainable products to the mix. “Artificial grass has gained an enormous growth in popularity over the recent years. Where a few years ago people didn’t know that artificial grass could be the ‘perfect’ solution for their garden, they are now becoming much more demanding regarding both the look and performance of their grass,” says the specialists at Condor Grass. “As one of the leading manufacturers of artificial grass we listen carefully to both end users and our customers and use their feedback in our development programme. Then Condor Grass can offer an innovative, creative and competitive range of landscaping products that will fulfil all your customers’ demands,” says Netherlands-based Condor. 46

Classis has 35,000 rolls of infinitygrass ready to roll out

“...infinitygrass has strong environmental credentials with 100% recyclable ranges, containing no harmful substances, even if eaten by pets or kids!” Infinitygrass is known for constant developments and designs of new sustainable, eco-friendly, environment-friendly and cost-effective products, and enhancements of current collections to stay ahead of the market. It has developed an all-round service system through consulting, customer brand packaging and logistics. Most in-demand infinitygrass products are made with mixed, multi-directional c-shaped monofilament yarns with a soft, dense technology. continued on page 48 THE STOCKLISTS Feburary 2022

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Designed for extreme durability outdoors, the ranges offer effective water drainage with excellent wet strength and strong turf binding. infinitygrass has anti-bacterial and anti-mould properties and resists UV and heating-cooling impacts. Zero VOCs and almost no odour means they are suitable for indoor use too. And finally, infinitygrass has strong environmental credentials with 100% recyclable ranges, containing no harmful substances, even if eaten by pets or kids!

Lano’s Green12345 collection offers versatile solutions

After a successful grass season and multiple POS stand sales in 2021, Kellars is re-branding its artificial grass as ‘Novoturf’ for 2022 and the company is excited to be introducing new point of sale for Novoturf to the market and other innovations.

“We will be introducing multiple ranges of grass to our product portfolio this year, as well as our Eco-Friendly ‘eco-turf’ product,” says Mike Davey of Kellars. “The recyclable product will certainly be a positive addition to the industry and Kellars.

Over the years, Lano Carpets has earned its spurs as a reliable and high-quality supplier of artificial grass. In the spotlight this season is the Green12345 and the Enso- collection.

“Our Novoturf products provide you with the natural grass aesthetic, a UV resistant layer, safety for children and pets, and an all-round low maintenance garden. Keep an eye out this season on our social media platforms for developments on our Novoturf Collection,” he said.

Green12345 is the flagship collection, comprising eight stunning qualities in a variety of weights and pile heights. Five different widths from one to five metres plus pre-cut rolls are available alongside a set of accessories to create a “simple and easy” one-stop package for lawn installation.

Let’s KEEP IT SIMPLE & EASY

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GREEN IN1 2 345 MULTI-WIDTH GRASS ROLLS QUICK & EASY INSTALLATION

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“Green12345 is Lano’s flagship collection, comprising eight stunning qualities in a variety of weights and pile heights.” Lano’s Enso- collection contains 100% efficiently recyclable landscaping qualities. The Enso- recycling process is easier, more effective, more affordable and guarantees to yield in a higher-grade recycled end-product. Parq is the grass division of Dutch carpet manufacturer Betap and in 2021 launched their first collection designed solely for the UK. The range was an enormous success in what was a roller coaster period for the artificial grass market. The Parq by Betap stand at the FSB exhibition, Cologne, in 2021

In reaction to the last two extraordinary years of supply chain issues and a volatile demand trend, Parq has created a core collection that will have strong service levels supplemented by bespoke ranges to fulfil customer’s needs. “Artificial grass sales are expected to expand with a market mix of new consumers, the continued trend for outdoor living and replacement lawns for early adopters,” says Andrew Bramall, R&D Manager UK. “The recent house market boom is also a positive for the soft landscape sector. There is evidence that expenditure on gardens has an 18-month lag after a house move and our products and brand are well positioned to benefit from this,” he added. Parq recently showed at the international sports and leisure show, FSB in Cologne where they showcased their new developments that centred around wider gauges, darker greens and multi-directional blades. “Our UK customers also loved our Cornwall range with it’s darker shade and 5 metre wide option. This 40mm structure is a perfect all-rounder,” said Andrew. As well as the core dozen offering, Parq has developed three specialist products; Protector, a fire retardant Cfl grass, Everglade, a recyclable eco product and Pet Premium 38 which is a range developed to wash through pet deposits.

FOR MORE INFORMATION BETAP • +31 (0)38 386 1060 • www.betap.com CLASSIS • +32 (0) 1542 31 51 • www.classiscarpets.com CONDOR • +31(0)38 477 89 11 • www.condor-group.eu

“Artificial grass sales are expected to expand with a market mix of new consumers, the continued trend for outdoor living and replacement lawns for early adopters”

KELLARS • 0161 433 0970 • www.kellars.co.uk LANO • +32 (0)56 65 40 00 • www.lano.com

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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:

Subfloor:

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.

What surface will the adhesive stick to most effectively including concrete, sand cement screeds, levelling compounds, plywood and chipboard. 52

Odour:

While there are multi-purpose adhesives, specialist products will be better suited to certain surfaces.

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

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

The porosity of the floor is a key determinant of the type of adhesive to be used and its performance during installation.

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

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

Strength:

Air Quality and the Environment:

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

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.

Underfloor Heating: A lot of modern adhesives are suitable for use with underfloor heating but this criteria must be checked where appropriate.

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ADHESIVE TYPES Acrylic/Resin: Ideal for plasticised 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. Polyvinyl Acetate: Typically used for close fitting joints in timber, laminate floors and panels. Tackifier: An adhesive for carpet designed to increase the tackiness – or the tack range – of an adhesive. 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.

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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

www.flooringone.co.uk Peter Karra Tel: 0121 683 1426 peter.karra@flooringone.co.uk

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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. 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. 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 THE STOCKLISTS don’t need a leap of faith Feburary 2022 to join up. Ask the buying groups for answers...

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

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

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

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

• Review all the extra benefits and services to see what you would actually use

• Check out the product ranges offered including the own-label options and the UK/European mix

• Ensure you understand any rules that may limit your flexibility to run your business the way you want

Metro Group www.carpet1st.co.uk Contact: Jill Coward Tel: 01204 393539 jillcoward@carpet1st.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. THE STOCKLISTS February 2022

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

Your customers will like the proposition that you are independent but with the buying power of a group – this gives them (and you) the ‘best of both worlds’ with personal service and competitive pricing. Most groups will also offer you ‘own label’ ranges and support with pointof-sale, merchandising and displays. Central stockholding may also be on offer. 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.smg-group.co.uk Contact: Mike Reed Tel: 0118 932 3832 info@smg-group.co.uk

Associated Carpet Group www.acgcarpets.com Contact: Jon Richardson Tel: 01942 825520 jon@acgcarpets.com

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

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01274 655694

Adam Carpets Ltd Be Tu Tw W Ww

01562 829966

Alternative Flooring

01264 335111

Associated Weavers Tw Tu

01422 431100

Avena Carpets Ltd Tu Ww Axwoven Carpets Ltd Ax Be Axminster Carpets Ltd Ax Be Tw

01422 330261

0121 550 5788

01297 32244

Brockway Carpets Ltd Tw W 01562 828200 sales@brockway.co.uk www.brockway.co.uk

Bronte Carpets Ltd Be Tu Tw W office@brontecarpets.co.uk www.brontecarpets.co.uk Burmatex Tu

01282 862 736

01924 262525

+32 56 62 2211

Cavalier Carpets Ltd Ax Be Tu Tw W Ww 01254 268000

Beaulieu International Group Be Pr Tu Tw

+32 56 67 66 11

Christy Carpets Tu 019078 308777

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

020 8800 0740

Clarendon Carpets Tw

01827 831480

Classis Carpets Tu W Ww

0870 020 1725

Condor Carpets BV Tu Tw W Tu

Betap Tufting BV +31 383 861 060 BIC Carpets +32 56 23 54 10 Bizspoke Custom Carpets Be Tw W

01924 488882

Blenheim Carpets Ax Be Tw W Ww

020 7823 3040

BMK

0113 380 5333

Bond Worth Ltd Ax 01562 745000

0800 689 4741

Cormar Carpets Ltd 01204 881 234

Brintons Couristan Carpets Ax Tu Tw W Ww 0800 505055 Ax Tu W Ww

Love Story Deep Feelings by Abingdon

0116 284 1455

Creatuft Carpets Tu W

+32 56 35 4444

Custom Carpet Company Ax Be Tu Tw W Ww

01737 830301

Dan-Floor UK W

0844 9151000 +32 55 335211

E & WE Carpets W

01562 825952

Edel Telenzo Carpets Ltd Tu Tw W sales@edeltelenzocarpets.co.uk www.edeltelenzocarpets.co.uk Enterprise Weaving Co Be Ww

Fells Carpets

sales@contempocarpets.co.uk www.contempocarpets.co.uk

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

Creative Carpets Ltd Be Tu Tw W

01422 374 417

01562 745030

+31 38 4778911

Be Tw W

Contempo Carpets

01294 558400

Domo Floorcovering Pr Tu Tw

Balta Industries Tu Tw W Ww

Belvedere Carpets

Craigie Carpets Be

Durham Tweed from Hugh Mackay

800 223 6186

Ww cummings@btinternet.com www.fellscarpets.co.uk Fletco Taepper A/S Tu W

01977 662211

+45 96 60 3000

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

Firth Carpets & Flooring Be Pr Tu Tw W Ww

+44 (0)20 8440 8777

01484 721529

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If you would like to be included in this section or upgrade your listing, please contact Diane Martin on +44 (0)1482 659396 or email diane@mayvillepublishing.co.uk KEY TO CODES: Be: Bespoke • Pr: Printed • Tu: Tufted • Tw: Twist • W: Wool • Ww: Woven Wilton • Wa: Woven Axminster

Le Tissage d’Arcade Ax Ww

+32 05685 4747

Lecaflor Ltd Ax Be Pr Tu Tw W Ww

Furlong Flooring

Tw W enquiries@furlongcentral.co.uk www.furlongflooring.com Gaskell Wool Rich Tu Tw W

01772 696 787

01827 831525

Gaskell Mackay Carpets Ltd Ax Tu Tw W Georgian Carpets Tu Tw W

01429 892525 01827 831430

Godfrey Hirst (GB) Ltd Tu Halbmond Teppichwerke Be Pr Tu

Hammer Carpets

0800 526696 +49 037 421 420

01473 826870

infouk@hammercarpetsuk.com www.hammercarpets.com Heckmondwike FB

01924 410544

ITC Be Pr Tw Tu

0032 51 424 411

John Lanham Watts Carpets Ax Tw Ww John Evans Ltd Ax Tu Tw W

01937 588511 07850 935301

Joseph Hamilton & Seaton W Kingsmead Carpets Tu Tw W

01827 831400 01827 831 424

Lano NV

Ax Pr Tu Tw W Ww marketing@lano.be www.lano.com

+32 56 65 4300

Bronte’s Cream Shagpile

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0800 78 33 712

Leigh Spinners Ltd Tw

01942 673232

Louis de Poortere W

+32 56 393 386

Lusotufo Tu

+35 12 56 750 500

Manx Carpets Tw W

01827 831 434

Master Weaver W Ww

01562 754 382

Mayfield Carpets Tu Tw W

01706 639 866

MID NL Be

+31 38 851 8700

Millennium Weavers Europe Tu Tw sales@millenniumweavers.eu www.millenniumweavers.be Modulyss Be Tu Tw Pr

+32 55 50 9050

+32 52 457211

Mr Tomkinson Tw Ww

01827 831 450

Penthouse Carpets Tu Tw W

01706 341231

Phoenox Textiles Pr Tu

01484 863227

Pownall Carpets Tw W

0845 6528811

Roger Vanden Berghe.NV Tu Ww

+32 56 73 57 11

Signature Carpets Be Tu W

01422 845075

TAT Carpet

07976 607657

Tapibel NV Pr Tu Tw

01623 481 221

Tasibel NV Tw

+32 52 499600

The Grosvenor Wilton Co W Ww

01562 701456

The Sultana Carpet Co Ax

01299 822300

Wilton Carpet Commercial Ax Tu Tw Ww W Be

01722 746000

Thomas Witter UK Ltd Tu Tw

0870 1128318

Timzo Tufting Industry BV Tu

+31 38 385 4477

Tisca Tiara Tu Ww

07860 911748

Trendy Tuft Designs Be Tu Tw W

01274 855080

Ulster Carpets Ax Be Tu Tw W Ww

02838 334433

United Carpets & Beds Tw W Ww

01709 732 666

Victoria Carpets Tu Tw W Ww

01562 749300

Vorwerk Flooring

01282 332025

Westex Carpets Tu

01274 861334

Weston Hammer W

0845 644 9090

Whitestone Weavers Ltd Ax Be Tu Tw W Ww

01429 892555

Wilkies Carpets Tw

0113 307 9955

Ryalux Carpets Ltd Be Tu Tw W

0845 652 8811

Woodward Grosvenor Ax Tu Tw W Ww

Sans Frontieres Ltd Be Pr Tu Tw W Ww

0844 5611977

Wool Classics Tu Ww

Shaw Home Foundations Tu

01675 433 501

Woven Carpets of Kidderminster W 01299 827477

Cormar’s Primo Tweeds

0800 526696 0207 349 1560

Wellington Stripe from Ulster

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• 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.

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. THE STOCKLISTS Feburary 2022

• sprouting • shading • static • fading • pile reversal • shedding • flattening • soiling

Flattening

Flattening will occur as a result of traffic which eventually flattens the pile particularly in the main areas of use. 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.

Shading

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.

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. 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.

Pulling Loops

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 STOCKLISTS February 2022

Shedding

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’. 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.

Indentations

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. 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. 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.

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Samples

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.

Installation

Telephone National Institute of Carpet Fitters (NICF) for further information – 0115 958 3077.

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If you would like to be included in this section or upgrade your listing, please contact Diane Martin on +44 (0)1482 659396 or email diane@mayvillepublishing.co.uk

Victorian Treasure by Invictus

Van Gogh Classic Oak by Karndean Designflooring

Studio Designs by Brampton Chase

Abingdon SoftStep info@abingdonflooring.co.uk 01274 655 694 www.abingdonflooring.co.uk

Earthwerks saleseurope@earthwerks.com 0800 689 1657 www.earthwerks.eu.com

Kellars sales@kellars.co.uk 0161 443 0970

Adoretouch +1.631.843.0900

www.adorefloors.com

Alsapan g.folkes@alsapan.com 03 88 59 29 89

www.alsapan.com

Altro enquiries@altro.com 01462 489 516

www.altro.co.uk

Amtico info@amtico.com 0121 745 0800 Aspecta +31 (0) 88 1662500

www.amtico.com www.aspectaflooring.com

Avenue Floors info@avenuefloors.co.uk www.avenuefloors.co.uk Beauflor sales@beauflor.com +32 56 67 66 11

www.beauflor.com

Brampton Chase support@bramptonchase.co.uk 01604 664855 www.bramptonchase.co.uk

Forbo Flooring info.flooring.uk@forbo.com 01773 744 121

www.forbo.com

Furlong enquiries@furlongflooring.com 01772 316155 www.furlongflooring.co.uk Harvey Maria info@harveymaria.com 0330 330 1231

www.harveymaria.com

Lifestyle Floors info@lifestyle-floors.co.uk 01827 831448 www.lifestyle-floors.co.uk Interface interface.uk@interface.com 0800 313 4465 Invictus Info@invictus.co.uk 01422 431100

www.interface.com

www.invictus.co.uk/lvt

IVC – Moduleo + Leoline www.ivcgroup.com Karndean Designflooring 01386 820100

www.karndean.com

Kraus sales@qep.com 01283 245430

www.kellars.co.uk

www.krausflooring.co.uk

Leoline info@leoline.co.uk 0800 032 3970

www.leoline.co.uk

Moduleo salesuk@moduleo.com 01332 851500

www.moduleo.co.uk

Polyflor 0161 767 1111 info@polyflor.com

www.polyflor.com

Quick-Step 08448 118 288

www.quick-step.co.uk

Tarkett 01622 854040 communication@tarkett.com

www.tarkett.com

Victoria Design Floors (Distinctive Flooring/Universal Flooring) info@myvictoria.co.uk 01562 749300 www.myvictoria.co.uk Wineo +49 (0) 5237 6090 info@wineo.de

www.en.wineo.de

Westex 01274 861334 www.westexflooring.com info@westexflooring.co.uk

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Flooring factsheet Vinyl Flooring Vinyl is a fast growing sector of the flooring market due to its durability at relatively low cost and huge range of designs available. Sheet vinyl and cushion floor by the roll are popular but the sector is dominated by LVT. In reality, most of the products sold today are “LVP”, Luxury Vinyl Planks, as wood decors are more popular than ceramics and stone but the term LVT is still used to cover the whole non-sheet market.

Benefits

• Huge choice in terms of decors across wood, ceramic, stone and geometric designs

• I mpressive realism – not just in the design but infinishing

techniques that allow for wood knots you can feel, tiles you can grout, etc. See appearance options.

• Excellent performance in durability for high traffic areas, scratch resistance and cleanability. Vinyl also tends to be much more nonslip than natural materials. Some products are water resistant for bathrooms and kitchens.

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Product options

• Dry back – a sheet or tile that needs to be fixed to the sub-floor using an adhesive.

• Self-adhesive – tiles with a peel-off backing paper to stick to the

sub-floor. Some tiles have adhesive overlaps to stick to each other rather than the sub-floor.

• Loose lay vinyl – tiles that simply drop onto the floor and rely on

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a high friction backing to keep them in place – they demand a very sound, level sub-floor but are the easiset type of tile to lay or replace.

Click – tiles that have a mechanical jointing system to attach to • Warm and soft to touch compared to ceramic and stone floors - and • one another (like a locked tongue and groove system) and ‘float’ on a good heat insulator anyhow, and suitable for use with underfloor heating systems.

• Sound reduction – vinyl has neglible impact sound compared

to the tap/click of laminate and transmits less sound and vibration compared to solid floor.

• Considerably cheaper than the ‘real’ thing – both to buy and to fit – and tile/plank approach minimises wastage.

Installation

Installation preparation Vinyl requires a dry, sound, level subfloor as the relative thinness of vinyl and its light reflection performance will quickly reveal imperfections after installation as well as cause potential wear issues. Exisitng wooden/MDF floors may need a plywood underlay up to 6mm thick and then the joints will need to be skimmed or taped. Non-wood sub-floors will need a self-levelling screed to be laid to ensure a suitable base for the floor. A damp-proof membrane may be required depending on sub-floor moisture levels. However, new rigid core products are less flexible and can be laid more easily over existing floors – see Construction.

Top Coating Wear Layer Decor Layer

the sub-floor without being glued down. There are many proprietary versions of the click system which offer fast, clean installation and stability.

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Appearance options Vinyl tiles and planks cover a hugh variety of sizes and shapes and can be mix-and-matched to achieve an infinite number of designs. Current fashions include extra wide and long planks for wood through to very small planks for wood. Border effects can be easy to achieve in LVT. Other notable options include:

• Embossed – this is where the top clear layer of the tile has been

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embossed to create a realistic texture that matches the style of the stone of wood decor. Registered embossed is the most authentic – the texture matches the design so that, for example, a wood knot or hand-scraped element in the wood design can be felt on the surface of the flooring.

• Grouting and grooving – vinyl tiles can be laid with grouting inlay strips or beads of vinyl for addewd realism – and there are acrylic grouts that can be applied. In wood decors, planks are available with v-grooves or bevelled edges between planks for added realism.

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LVT construction

Top coating – A polyurethane or aluminium oxide coating provides protection against scratches and stains and gives enhances anti-slip. Wear layer – This is a key layer - determining the performance and resilience of the product. A 0.3mm (12 mil) wear layer is a good for heavy wear areas. Commercial installations need 0.5mm wear layers or above with 0.7mm at the top end. The wear warranties and guarantees carried by products will be based on this thickness. Decor layer – This is the decor itself - in essence it is a paper- or filmbased photographic inkjet print. (A few LVT floors have the image printed directly to the surface of the floor but this implies less image definition and different wear characteristics.)

PVC Middle Layer(s) Fibre Glass Layer(s) PVC Base Layer

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PVC and fibre glass layers – The construction ‘sandwich’ can vary between products but a combination of PVC (polyvinyl chloride) layers for strength and flexibility and fibre glass layers for structural stability may be used. Any click-system profile will be incorporated into these layers. Products often use a combination of recycled vinyl which is cheaper and virgin PVC which lasts longer and is more stable. Rigid core LVT has a solid, less flexible PVC layer with maximum stability which means it can be laid over exisiting, less even flooring without showing imperfections and therefore avoiding wear problems. Base (or backing) layer – The final high density PVC layer varies according to the installation requirement and is designed for taking adhesive or as an ‘underlay’ for loose-lay and click installations. 59

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Flooring factsheet Eco-friendly underlay Sustainable underlay

Interfloor ‘Says NO to Waste’

renu® is a game changer. Interfloor’s new underlay meets the concerns of our modern world in reducing waste and being environmentally sustainable.

renu® is a sustainable, recycled carpet underlay and is without question the most sustainable underlay in Interfloor’s long history.

It’s made by bringing together raw materials that we save from going to landfill with some that have a positive effect on the environment.

We have used post-consumer waste, car tyres and plastic bottles in the manufacture of our underlay for many years. But with renu® we have gone even further responding to the aspiration for a fully sustainable product. It’s made from 98% recycled materials, using ethically sourced and genuinely recycled materials, which means keeping waste from going to landfill and is 100% recyclable itself! The main body of the underlay is made of foam reclaimed from recycled soft furnishings, this foam is them mixed with a binding agent and subjected to high temperature steam under high pressure. The backing is made from 100% recycled and unbleached paper and we use vegetable-based inks for printing. The facing film is made from an ethically produced, carbonnegative bio-based film made from sugar cane. The sugar cane actively captures CO2 from the atmosphere whilst at the same time releasing oxygen – making this material not just green, but proactively green. Let’s not forget, the point of underlay is that it feels great and prolongs the life of a new carpet and renu®, being made from highdensity foam and with a thickness of 9mm, is suitable for all areas of the home.

The in-store sales support available to renu® stockists

renu® stockists will be included in the online stockist locator on the Interfloor website.

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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.

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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.

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Benefits

Types

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

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.

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

Crumb

Sponge rubber • 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.

PU foam

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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.

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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.wilsons-carpet-underlays.co.uk

Pre-tackified underlay • A self-adhesive single stick underlay in both needlefelt and PU. A removable system for heavy use when comfort is desired. Underlayment for LVT • This provides a smooth surface on which you can glue down immediately. If there is a time or acoustic issue or a problematic underfloor, a stable, smooth dual underlay system will provide the best solution.

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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).

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.

Combination

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Floorwise (North East)Ltd Birtley - see Floorwise page 65 Kellars Limited Darlington 0161 443 0970 sales@kellars.co.uk Tradeco Ltd Sheffield - see page 25 0114 4000120 sales@tradeco.uk www.tradeco.uk MIDLANDS Birch Distribution Sheffield - see Floorwise page 65 Birch Distribution Leeds - see Floorwise page 65 Birch Distribution Hull - see Floorwise page 65 Cornerstone Flooring Doncaster - see Floorwise page 65 Cornerstone Flooring East Midlands and Warwickshire 01159 444711 sales@cornerstoneflooring.co.uk www.cornerstoneflooring.co.uk DMS Flooring Supplies Northampton 01604 664850 sales@dmsflooringsupplies.co.uk Floorwise D & J Ltd Southam - see Floorwise page 65 Matty’s Wholesale Carpets Birmingham 01675 433072 sales@mattys.co.uk STS Flooring Distributors Watford - see Floorwise page 65 Trade Counter Carpets Leicester 0845 604 3055 tradecountercarpets@gmail.com Woodall Brothers Ltd Shrewsbury - see Floorwise page 65 SOUTH WEST BL Flooring Supplies Bristol - see Floorwise page 65 BL Flooring Supplies Gloucester - see Floorwise page 65 Fitwell Flooring Ltd Redruth - see Floorwise page 65 Fitwell Flooring Ltd Newton Abott - see Floorwise page 65 Flooring Supplies (Wessex) Amesbury 01980 625888 orders@flooringsupplieswessex.co.uk R & M Wholesale Bristol 01179 531222 Tiverton 01884 258266 sales@rmwholesale.co.uk

Salesmark West Ltd Amesbury Tel: 01980 880933 sales@salesmark-west.co.uk www.salesmark.co.uk Solent Wholesale Carpet West Sussex 01243 774623 sales@solentwholesale.co.uk www.solentwholesale.co.uk SOUTH EAST Acorn Carpet Accessories Bromley, Kent - see Floorwise page 65 Ashmount Flooring Supplies Tottenham 0208 808 2158 sales@ashmountflooring.co.uk www.ashmountflooringsupplies.co.uk Ballister London 020 8570 1668 london@ballister.co.uk www.ballister.co.uk Ballister Reading 0118 931 3535 reading@ballister.co.uk www.ballister.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 13 for details DMS Flooring Supplies Hemel Hempstead 01442 502562 sales@dmsflooringsupplies.co.uk DMS Flooring Supplies Milton Keynes 01908 049006 sales@dmsflooringsupplies.co.uk DMS Flooring Supplies Colindale, North London 0208 036 9945 colindale@dmsflooringsupplies.co.uk Flooring Storage UK Potters Bar 01707 245999 sales@flooringstorage.com www.flooringstorage.com Littner Hampton London 020 8520 8474 littnerhampton@aol.com www.littnerhamptoncarpets.co.uk

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14 Floorwise Wales Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 4TQ Tel: 01685 374243 sales@floorwise-wales.com

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