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

HELLO 2020! We’re heading into 2020 on the back of a great year. We’ve reinvented our branding, bringing all our flooring brands under one roof. Our brand new website makes it easy for both retail and commercial clients to explore our products and services. We’ve launched exciting new ranges – Carefree Twist has already sold into at least 1,000 retailers across the UK, and our Serenity collection is a serious challenge to natural wool, offering moth-proof, stain-resistant fibres and our revolutionary Combi-bac® backing material. We’ve continued to meet the service commitments we’re so renowned for, and we’ve set ourselves ambitious targets to do even more to support you in the coming year. • Innovative single-stand display solution for your showroom

Why retailers love Furlong Flooring

• All the flooring you need from a single supplier: carpet, hardwood, laminate, vinyl and LVT • Improved customer service process that means you’re never kept waiting What are you waiting for? Make 2020 the year you experience the Furlong Flooring difference.

CARPET www.furlongflooring.co.uk

VINYL

Full range of flooring for every room

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L AMINATE

Sales: Preston - 01772 696 787

UK-wide distribution centres and in-house delivery fleet

High-level service agreements, with outstanding rates of stock and on-time delivery

HARDWOOD

Dartford - 01322 628 707

Gloucester - 0845 520 0800

AND SO MUCH MO RE... F. Ball and Co. Ltd.

MARKET LEADING FLOORING ADHESIVES AND FLOOR PREPARATION PRODUCTS FOR THE CONTRACT FLOORING INDUSTRY

AND SO MUCH MORE... • Free Training

Professional training courses throughout the year

• Technical Support

Expert advice from our dedicated team

• Site Visits

Technical representatives throughout the UK and Ireland

• Recommended Adhesives Guide

The most trusted guide to adhesive compatibility in print, online and via a downloadable app

01538 361 633 • mail@f-ball.co.uk • www.f-ball.co.uk Cheddleton, Leek, Staffordshire, ST13 7RS, UK

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Stocklists The

THE MAGAZINE THAT’S ALL ABOUT FLOORING

ISSUE 539 : 6 JANUARY 2020 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.

Wishing a happy and prosperous New Year to all our readers!

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Page Contact No No 35

01942 825520

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01422 431100

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01457 861141

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Brand leading

AW celebrates a success that retailers can build on pages 36-38

Fixing the mix

Balta adds value as quality goes up market pages 40-41

Domotex delivers

Preview of the world’s biggest flooring show in Hannover pages 44-49

BRAMPTON CHASE

01562 745000

n DOMOTEX 44-49 — n DOMOTEX ASIA/CHINA H FELLS CARPETS n F. BALL

Staying ahead

Abingdon set for stylish 2020 page 27

Recycling redoubled

Denis Flower tracks eco trends page 42-43

Industrial chic

01977 662211

IFC,14,26,52

01538 361633 01159 506836

n FLOORWISE 64

01509 673974

H HAMMER CARPETS

16-18

01772 696787

01473 826870

H HUGH MACKAY 20

01429 892555

n INTERFLOOR

01706 213131

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H ITC NATURAL LUXURY FLOORING

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01622 534041

KARNDEAN DESIGNFLOORING

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01386 820 100

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0800 032 3970

n MERRYFIELD ENGINEERING

01422 373799

n NICF 66

Academy excels

Record year for skills centre page 32

Comfort for all

Floorwise collection covers it page 28

Water way to go

Balta barges into green transport page 30

Post vote prospects... Ballot boost for sales? page 50

Altro’s funky feel

Eyes down at bingo hall floor page 27

RAG ready for 2020 Adhesives guide updated page 32

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01706 639866

t POLYFLOR

0161 767 1111

H RIVIERA HOME

01299 871446

s SOLENT WHOLESALE CARPET 22

01243 774623

n STAIRRODS

The industry’s knowledge-bank

Adhesives

Carpet Types

Buying Groups

Underlay 54-55

Carpet Company Directory

60-61

Wholesaler Distribution Directory 62-64

Carpet Trouble-shooter

58-59

Woolsafe: the carpet care guide

ISSN 2046-7338 © Mayville Publishing Co. Ltd. 2019. Every care is taken in compiling this magazine, but the proprietors assume no responsibility in the effects arising therefrom.

0115 958 3077

o NOVOSTRAT 43 00353 61 339287

n T&E DISPLAYS

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H FURLONG FLOORING

Stopgap tackles meaty project page 28

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28,30,32,34

01207 591176

0121 558 4932

H THOMAS WITTER 24

01429 892555

H VICTORIA CARPETS 25

01562 749300

n WOOLS OF NEW ZEALAND

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MERRYFIELD CARPET CUTTING MACHINERY British Manufactured Carpet Cutting Machines THE STOCKLISTS January 2020

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

T H E E STA B L I S H E D CARPET BRAND I N V I C T U S ® N OW B R I N G S YO U L U X U R Y V I N Y L F LO O R I N G www.invictus.co.uk 4

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INVINCIBLE CARPET & FLOORING

Associated Weavers, the maker of Invictus® carpet, presents Invictus® luxury vinyl flooring. With the same attention to quality, the same eye for exclusive designs, and a unique performance level, Invictus® luxury vinyl flooring is the perfect match to Invictus ® carpet.

Always a trailblazer when it comes to branding, Associated Weavers reinvents the in-store display and 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-to-do purchasing journey.

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

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Super soft carpets

Super Soft

iSense® is the embodiment of tenderness and strength, so cuddly yet so resilient. In only a few years, iSense ® has become the UK’s first and favourite brand when it comes to super soft carpet. More

Ultra Resilient

than 120.000 households already enjoy its comfortable touch and luxurious feel. Which one of the unique carpet collections of iSense® will you choose?

Extremely Durable

iSense® carpet is not only soft, but also extremely durable. In wear resistance tests, it easily outperforms all other soft residential carpets on the UK market. Get ready to be amazed and ask your Associated Weavers area sales manager for a presentation of the exceptional test results of iSense®.

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

cleaning starterset FREE with each iSense purchase of min. 16sqm Ask your AW area sales manager for full details. A UK brand since 1964 iSense-carpet.co.uk

Associated Weavers Ltd - F Mill – 2nd Floor East Dean Clough Mills - Halifax - West Yorkshire - HX3 5AX - UK THE STOCKLISTS January 2020

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

Softissimo T H E ULTIM ATE ELEGAN T TOUCH

LECTERN AVAILABLE Ask your AW Area Manager for full details!

H OW S O F T C A N YO U G O ? Made with the newest generation polyester yarn: iVerse ®

A UK brand since 1964 carpetyourlife.co.uk

When looking for carpet that’s soft, durable and easy to clean, Softissimo is the answer! 10

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

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Luxury floors for stunning spaces

Stain Resistant

Stain 100% Resistant Waterproof

100% Underfloor Waterproof Heating Compatible

Underfloor Heating Hygienic Compatible Surface

Hygienic Low Surface Maintenance

Stain Low Registered Resistant Maintenance Emboss Surface

Registered 100% Emboss Lifetime Waterproof Surface Guarantee*

Underfloor Lifetime Heating Secure Guarantee* Compatible 5G Click Hygienic Secure Built-in Surface 5G Click Acoustic Underlay Stain Built-in Low Resistant Acoustic Phthalate Maintenance Underlay Free Registered 100% Phthalate Stain Emboss Waterproof Extra Free Large Resistant Surface Planks Underfloor Lifetime Heating Extra 100% Large Guarantee* Fast-fit Compatible Planks Waterproof Flooring Hygienic Secure Underfloor Fast-fit Surface 5G Click Heating Flooring Compatible

The Ultimate Rigid Core Luxury Click-fit Planks

5G 5G

Underfloor Lifetime Heating Secure Guarantee* Compatible 5G Click Hygienic Secure Built-in Surface 5G Click Acoustic Underlay

Perfect for commercial and residential projects Stain Built-in Low Resistant Acoustic Phthalate Maintenance Underlay Free

XL XL

Registered 100% Phthalate Stain Emboss Waterproof Extra Free Large Resistant Surface Planks

Super-Sized Planks, 8mm thick, 1.8m x 228mm

Underfloor Lifetime Heating Extra 100% Large Guarantee* Fast-fit Compatible Planks Waterproof Flooring

100% Waterproof

Hygienic Secure Underfloor Fast-fit Surface 5G Click Heating Flooring Compatible

Fast-fit with 5G Click

Built-in Low Acoustic Hygienic Maintenance Underlay Surface

Registered Phthalate Emboss Low Free Surface Maintenance

Lifetime Extra Large Registered Guarantee* Planks Emboss Surface Secure Fast-fit Lifetime 5G Click Flooring Guarantee* Built-in Acoustic Secure 12 Underlay 5G Click

Flooring System

Built-in Acoustic Underlay Premium Realistic Surface

Lifetime Extra Large Registered Guarantee* Planks Emboss Surface

Contact us to arrange a demonstration and sampling Secure Fast-fit Lifetime 5G Click Flooring Guarantee* 01604 664855 / bramptonchase.co.uk

Built-in Acoustic Secure Underlay 5G Click

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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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Stopgap 400 and Stopgap 500 repair and finishing compounds are now available in smaller, convenient packs sizes. • Designed to rapidly repair and finish internal subfloors • Easy to carry and store - keep them on the van • New eco- pouches use less plastic and are fully recyclable • Airtight, waterproof packaging keeps product fresher for longer

A great finish starts with F. Ball F. BALL IS COMMITTED TO REDUCING PACKAGING WASTE AND SUPPORTING THE ENVIRONMENT TO MAKE OUR WORLD A BETTER PLACE.

F. Ball and Co. Ltd. 01538 361 633 • mail@f-ball.co.uk • www.f-ball.co.uk

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Award winning design from Fells Carpets

The colourful inspiration of Artisan Wilton

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

EXCITING, BOLD AND UNIQUE RANGES

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

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Furlong Flooring

ALAN CAIRNIE EAST SCOTLAND M: 07976 311434

SOUTH EAST

SCOTLAND

The people who care about your success

PAUL LOVELL NORFOLK, SUFFOLK & CAMBS

TONY CONWAY BEDS, NORTHANTS, OXON & BUCKS

M: 07816 217549

M: 07791 891025

plovell@furlongflooring.com

acairnie@furlongflooring.com CHRIS GRUBB WEST SCOTLAND

tconway@furlongflooring.com PETER FLETCHER FLETCHER HAMPSHIRE & DORSET

JOHN AKIEN EAST & WEST SUSSEX M: 07791 891024

M: 07970 163372

M: 07816 217561

TIM BAILEY SOUTH EAST WALES & HEREFORDSHIRE M: 07794 048414

tbailey@furlongflooring.com JASON BRIMBLE AVON & GLOUCESTERSHIRE M: 07794 041266

jakien@furlongflooring.com

HARD FLOORING SPECIALISTS

WALES & SOUTH WEST

cgrubb@furlongflooring.com

pfletcher@furlongflooring.com ADAM CLARK S.YORKSHIRE, YORKSHIRE, LINCS NORTH EAST, EAST COAST, NOTTS, DERBYSHIRE

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

M: 07970 269730

gferguson@furlongflooring.com

aclark@furlongflooring.com

ANTHONY SUMMERS NORTH WEST

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

M: 07980 786264

M: 07793 244 620

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

asummers@furlongflooring.com

jcollins@furlongflooring.com OWEN CHENERY S.E. WALES, HERTS, AVON & GLOS, LEICS, WARWICKS, BIRM’HAM, SHROPS, STAFFS, SOMERSET

pastelle

M: 07794 367 825

bthomas@furlongflooring.com

ochenery@furlongflooring.com

STEWART WAITHMAN DEVON & CORNWALL M: 07794 048413

Competitive, best-selling products all available now from UK stock

swaithman@furlongflooring.com

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M: 07872 964685

cmcmaster@furlongflooring.com WESLEY GRAHAM LEICESTER, WARWICKSHIRE M: 07968 324598

wgraham@furlongflooring.com

M: 07983 446969

rlockey@furlongflooring.com JAMES DAVIES YORKSHIRE & EAST LANCS M: 07968 828516

jdavies@furlongflooring.com

ALAN CHEETHAM GTR MANCHESTER, CHESHIRE M: 07966 263571

acheetham@furlongflooring.com DANNY BROWN MERSEYSIDE, WIRRAL & NORTH WALES M: 07597 459642

dbrown@furlongflooring.com

MIKE SHUTT BIRMINGHAM/ STAFFORDSHIRE, SHROPSHIRE

MARTYN MORRIS MORRIS SOUTH YORKSHIRE

MARK DOWSON PART LANCS, FLYDE COAST & CUMBRIA

M: 07970 158594

M: 07973 403450

M: 07980 786265

mshutt@furlongflooring.com

LONDON

RICHARD LOCKEY LOCKEY NORTH EAST, EAST COAST

NORTH WEST

MIDLANDS

COLBY McMASTER NOTTS, STAFFORD, SOT, DERBYSHIRE & LINCS

YORKSHIRE AND NORTH EAST

...and can help grow your sales in 2020!

mmorris@furlongflooring.com

ROSS BIRCH S.W, SOUTH, S.E. LONDON, SURREY (INSIDE M25)

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

M: 07793 244619

M: 07816 217550

rbirch@furlongflooring.com DARREN SPENDIFF KENT M: 07791 890861

dspendiff@furlongflooring.com

joconnor@furlongflooring.com JAMIE BONE N.W, NORTH, EAST & CENTRAL LONDON M: 07816 217548

jbone@furlongflooring.com

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

athompson@furlongflooring.com

Preston Sales tel: 01772 696787 fax: 01772 311921

Gloucester Sales tel: 0845 520 0800 fax: 01452 222515

London Sales tel: 01322 628707 fax: 01322 698733

Email enquiries

enquiries@furlongflooring.co.uk

New website

www.furlongflooring.co.uk

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New Year, New Ideas... In 2019 we reinvented our branding, bringing all our flooring brands under one roof and now 2020 has arrived, we are ready for a big year! 2020 will see Furlong Flooring continue to meet the service commitments we’re so renowned for and we have set ambitious targets to support you further.

Visit us at the

NEC, Birmingham Stand 2-H20

As well as exciting new ranges coming your way, we will be beginning the year as we always do, exhibiting at the January Furniture show. Here, we will not only continue to display our new branding, but after listening to our customer’s needs, we have also adapted and designed new innovative stand displays which will tie together all our product in one display, allowing our customers to tailor their stands to suit their store requirements. If you didn’t have the chance to see our new designs at the last show, you can visit us on stand 2-H20 from the 19th until the 22nd of January at the NEC, Birmingham. We are looking forward to a new year with new ideas and continued support for all our customers.

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Tel 01473 826870

Email infouk@hammercarpetsuk.com

Web www.hammercarpets.com

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

Jacs

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

Natural Lines

Supreme Boucle

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

Natural Lines

Natural Weave

Skagen

Natural Weave

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

Supreme boucle

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

Las Vegas

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

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

The Stone Fibre Collection

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

Memphis

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

Diamond Weave

100% wool flatweave available in 5m width.

Scandic Weave

100% wool flatweave available in 5m width.

Sloane Square

100% wool innovative cut and loop pile geometric design.

Skagen

Hammer Carpets are the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest manufacturer of bespoke design 80/20 Colortec carpet. Ask your Agent for more details and samples or call our friendly sales office.

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

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

London, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, East Anglia, Buckinghamshire

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Steve Acton 07957 836207

Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, Dorset

Sandy Anderson 07445 232345

Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside & North Wales

Lee Palmer 07774 101640 Channel Islands

Martin Gorny 07530 365125 Bristol & the West Country

Stephen Binnersley 07710 618754

Midlands, South Wales & Northamptonshire

We’re he t o t n i Flying with 20’s 20/20 ! Vision

Happy Ne w Year from all a t Hugh Mac kay

Give yourself 20/20 vision this year with our

online Visualiser!

See our ranges in real-time & help your customers transform their homes in the blink of an eye. Change the way you choose... SCOTLAND JOHN STUART M: 07860 565 200 E: johnrstuart@btopenworld.com NORTH EAST & CUMBRIA BECKY GIBBONS M: 07970 491 215 E: rebann2@btinternet.com YORKSHIRE JOHN ALSOP M: 07860 572 220 E: alsopagencies@yahoo.co.uk

LANCASHIRE JOHN ROSTRON M: 07973 733 208 E: johnrostronagencies@hotmail.com EAST MIDLANDS STEVE FURNISS M: 07773 384 787 E: furnissagencies@btinternet.com WEST MIDLANDS DEAN STANLEY M: 07572 758 010 E: dssalesagencies@gmail.com

www.hughmackay.co.uk OXFORDSHIRE, WILTSHIRE, HAMPSHIRE, BRISTOL, & GLOUCESTERSHIRE DAVID MAY M: 07976 204 778 E: mayatthelimes@talktalk.net SOUTH WEST BRENDAN HART M: 07850 130 221 E: ba.hart1@yahoo.com NORFOLK, SUFFOLK, CAMBS, NORTH ESSEX ROBIN SAUNDERS M: 07968 344 892 E: rsagencies2004@aol.com

SOUTH WALES PAUL POWELL M: 07968 186 150 E: paulpowellagencies@gmail.com

NORTHERN IRELAND GARY O’BOYLE M: 07831 220 675 E: goboyle@ntlworld.com

SOUTH EAST & SOUTH LONDON MIKE ALP M: 07770 861 441 E: alp.michael@googlemail.com

REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LARRY WHITE M: 03862 594 126 E: thelarwhite@hotmail.com

N LONDON & HOME COUNTIES DAVE MARNEY M: 07794 221 443 E: d.marney@sky.com

SALES DIRECTOR KEITH MORGAN M: 07710 701063 E: keith@hughmackay.com

CENTRAL LONDON NICK WOOD M: 07976 945 505 E: nick@essentialflooring.co.uk

MANAGING DIRECTOR VINCE HOLDEN M: 07900 262 434 E: vince@hughmackay.com

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

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Come and see us

DOMOTEX 2020, 10 - 13 January Hannover Deutsche Messe, Hall 11 Stand D44

Introducing

Quantum Hand crafted in high grade Nylon and available in 10 stunning shades. A Global leader in

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Naturally Luxurious Carpets

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Market Driven, with a Global Presence Over 16 new, designer-led carpet ranges being launched this year. Using state-of-the-art, eco-friendly manufacturing processes. Increased R&D investment in new fibre innovations. All ranges fully stocked in the UK.

Sales: +44 (0) 1282 791255 www.rivierahomeuk.co.uk Featured carpet: Quantum - Silver Light Quantum is available in 10 colours. Ask your Riviera Home Representative about high grade Nylon today.

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Solent Wholesale Carpet Company Ltd

YEARS IN FLOORING

Telephone: 01243 774623 Fax: 01243 210105 E-mail: sales@solentwholesale.co.uk Website: www.solentwholesale.com Zola Park, Barnfield Drive, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 6UX.

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LUSOTUFO Nature/Nevada Safi Sahara Titan & Tital Diagonal Wool Cord Wool Dream CORMAR Apollo Comfort Apollo Elite Apollo Plus Gemini Highland Saxony - limited Home Counties Heathers Home Counties Plains Malabar 2 fold Oaklands 32 Oaklands 42 Oaklands 50 Natural Berber Twist Primo Choice Super/Elite Primo Excellence Primo Grande Primo Plus Primo Ultra Sensation Sensation Feeling Sensation Heathers Sensation Supreme - limited Sensation Twist Soft Focus Soft Focus Heather’s - limited Southwold IVC Atlas II Classic Limestone Comfytex Cosmolike Fusion Groovy Isafe Apex Isafe First - limited Isafe One Isafe 70 Planet Presto Supertex Tile Styles Ultimate Elements Vigan Woodlike Woodmark MOHAWK CARPETS

The only distributor to offer Mohawk in the UK.

X Collection Freedom - to order Super Freedom - to order

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

We carry other products not listed above, and can also provide a swift special order service on non stock lines. Our reps and sales office would be pleased to answer all enquiries. Our last Price List is dated Jan/Feb 2020. 22

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Midas Tartan Midas Tartan Welcome in the New Year with the superb Midas Tartan, bringing traditional style into the roaring 20’s!

ew N y p p a H Year from all at Thomas! Witter SCOTLAND MARK VINTER M: 07775 902 376

NORTH WEST & CUMBRIA JOHN ROSTRON M: 07973 733208

SOUTH WALES PAUL POWELL M: 07968 186150

NORTH EAST BECKY GIBBONS M: 07970 491 215

EAST MIDLANDS STEVE FURNISS M: 07773 384 787

SOUTH EAST & LONDON ANDREW GOLDSMITH M: 07432 119 220

YORKSHIRE ALDO BERETTONI M: 07971 173 560

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Carpet&FlooringReview Funky feel from Altro Altro Ensemble modular luxury vinyl tiles have helped to create a chic, dynamic and modern space with a new approach to bingo within the new Opera Bingo Club in Barrow-in-Furness. Architects and designers, Bignell Shacklady Ewing, developed the new space and the company’s Interior Designer, Emily East, headed up the project. She said: “The brief was to create an energetic space with a contemporary, fresh approach to bingo that would attract customers of all ages. We felt the wood effect Altro Ensemble flooring system would enhance that contemporary feel the client wanted to achieve, and give it a chic and ‘funky’ feel. For example, we used the flooring to create an area of herringbone pattern that was unique to the bar area, using the tiles to enhance the bar overall design.” This area featured three shades of Altro Ensemble. “The colour options worked well in this format, complementing the other interior finishes,” said Emily. “The overall effect is a wonderfully rich and contrasting pattern that is beautiful to look at; adding a superb quality feel. It makes a fantastic first impression.” Altro Ensemble was also specified for the club’s book sales counter and various corridors, laid in straight planks. Award-winning Altro Ensemble is a modular flooring system that gives complete design freedom to create stunning floors for interior spaces. From colour blocking to geometric patterns, the possibilities are as endless as the imagination. The flooring has up to 15dB sound reduction with added comfort underfoot, making it perfect for front of house areas in hotels, including foyers and receptions, restaurant and café dining areas, retail, offices and student accommodation – any environment where design is key. With 39 colours and four modular sizes, you can mix and match to create unique patterns using colour and design. Daryl Davidson, Head of Operations & Finance for the Opera Bingo Club, says: “This is a very busy club, so we needed a surface that wasn’t just great looking, but hard wearing too. One that would stand the test of time. The Altro Ensemble is fitted in the club’s high traffic areas, and it will stay looking good for many years to come. It’s comfortable to walk on, too, very easy on the feet.” T 01462 489 516 www.altro.co.uk

Staying ahead Abingdon Flooring has seen continued success and momentum throughout 2019 and is geared up to sustain its success in 2020. May saw early colour updates and range developments to its StainFree and Wilton Royal brands displayed at the Buying Groups National Flooring Show along with the launch of ‘shop-in-shop’ wall stand bays, lecterns and large format wall graphics. Satin Touch offers a premium underfoot feel and its quality will be felt for years to come, bringing homes a luxurious and lasting ‘investment’ carpet from the StainFree collection. Consumers looking for high-spec finishes for their home would also want them to be easy to care for, so Satin Touch delivers on both fronts. With a future-ready palette and impressive feel, the new-look Satin Touch is well geared for capitalising on the popularity of bleach-cleanable carpet at a new, premium price position. In September, Abingdon Flooring exhibited at The Flooring Show where new ranges Sophisticat and Maximus were eagerly anticipated by trade visitors. Sophisticat comes in 16 new colourways all named to reflect its market-leading luxury pedigree. With shades from neutrals such as Champagne to the cool turquoise tones of Azure, there is a colour choice to match all on-trend interior palettes and styles. Using a new 100% Silk Tec PP yarn gives Sophisticat its lifetime StainFree guarantee and its 1/10th gauge Saxony construction marks it as a superior luxury carpet. Also premiered at the Flooring Show, the USA Collection brings a sense of cool, American metropolis to interiors. A luxury tufted carpet collection that comes in three sumptuous pile weights, the range reflects the aspirational lifestyles of our Atlantic cousins. The USA Collection provides retailers with a luxury range of StainFree carpets that give consumers the flexibility and sumptuous choice that suits their homes and budgets. “This year has seen our continued commitment to retailers in providing competitive ranges that reflect a growing consumer demand for quality carpets that work in a variety of homes,” explains Martin Peace, sales director, Abingdon Flooring. “Our expertise at combining technology and practical elements has seen success for StainFree ranges, and Sophisticat, Maximus, USA and Satin Touch are proof that StainFree can be offered as a luxury carpet offering.” “Looking towards 2020, Abingdon Flooring will be maintaining our lead in providing a competitive range and investing in understanding future trends while providing the capability to adapt, predict and create,” Martin Peace concludes. T 01274 655 694 www.abingdonflooring.co.uk

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NEWS Industrial chic F. Ball and Co. Ltd.’s Stopgap 800 wearcoat has been used to create a visually striking floor finish to complement the urban aesthetic of a new organic meat restaurant in South London. Contractors from the Polished Concrete Co., based in Croydon, applied the wearcoat to create a hardwearing, natural-looking floor finish as part of the refurbishment of ‘28 Well Hung’ in Nunhead. Prior to the installation of Stopgap 800, contractors lifted the old wood floorcoverings from the 70m2 subfloor of the restaurant and ensured it was suitably sound, smooth and dry before proceeding with the usual subfloor preparation process. To guard against excess subfloor moisture potentially damaging the finished installation, contractors applied Stopgap F77 waterproof surface membrane to isolate any subfloor humidity. The single coat solution fully cures in as little as three hours to create a barrier against residual construction moisture or rising damp where relative humidity values (RH) are up to 98%. Contractors then applied the Stopgap 800 wearcoat over the entire subfloor, at a thickness of 8mm. When the levelling compound had cured, contractors polished the surface before applying a sealer to protect it from water and other liquids and allow for easy maintenance by reducing adhesion of dirt or other debris. Stopgap 800 is a self-levelling, industrial-grade floor compound used for upgrading and renovating new and existing internal floors in light to heavy-duty applications where floorcoverings are not required to be installed. This makes it suitable for use in areas such as: storerooms, workshops and warehouses. Stopgap 800 is also protein-free, allowing it to be used in biologically sensitive areas. It can be applied over a wide range of subfloor types including sand/cement screed, concrete, granolithic, terrazzo, epoxy and polyurethane resins and Stopgap waterproof surface membranes. T 01538 361 633 www.f-ball.co.uk

Comfort for all With unrivalled depth from its collection of recycled PU carpet underlays available at distributors throughout the UK and Ireland, floorwise is the name to trust when it comes to finding the right underlay for the job at hand. Whether your customers are after comfort on a budget or lasting luxury, there’s a floorwise PU underlay to match. Starting off with the super value of Medium Density Plus (MD+), homes can enjoy a range of thickness (7-12mm) to suit budget and comfort, safe in the knowledge that their UK made underlay conforms to British Standards. Then for those after a little more from their underlay, trading up to High Density Plus (HD+) brings better durability and a step-up to Luxury Use. Starting at 8mm thick with Prima and rising to the amazing comfort of 10mm thick Panache, there’s plenty of scope to find just the right underlay for the job. With Enhanced High Density Plus (EHD+) underlays customers can gain a boost in performance, making underlays such as Traffic (9mm) or Maxi (11mm) ideal for long-lasting comfort and recovery in busy family homes. The floorwise range continues to deliver through Super High Density Plus (SHD+) underlays in thicknesses of 9mm or 11mm, ready for creating the ultimate underfoot luxury in homes. There’s even an option for double-stick projects, with the Ultra High Density Plus (UHD+) Tread (9mm) and Lift (7mm). Made for commercial environments, these recycled PU underlays give nothing away in long-term recovery and durability. Richard Bailey, managing director, floorwise: “Our recycled PU underlay collection covers every need, with a variety of densities and thicknesses for increasingly better comfort and durability, with the added benefit of increasingly better sound reduction and heat retention. So whether installing a luxury velvet in a master bedroom or carpeting stairs in a busy family home, retailers and installers can turn to floorwise and know there’s a solution. Combined with the reassurance of a UK made product that passes British Standards, it’s a compelling story that’s seen us record a strong rise in PU underlay sales.” Featuring in a new brochure from the suppler that also contains rubber, felt and specialist wood, laminate and LVT solutions; the recycled PU collection is backed by strong marketing materials that build on floorwise’s long running exposure in the retail and commercial sectors. T 01509 673974 www.floorwise.co.uk

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NEWS Water way to go As it strives to reduce its environmental impact, Balta Group has dramatically reduced the road kilometres of its raw materials supply chain, seeing a major reduction in CO2 emissions. Since 15 August 2019, about 75% of the 2,000 in-bound containers holding yarn from the Middle East have been diverted from the road to river, reducing a roundtrip of 208km to just 6km. On a yearly basis, this will see Balta reduce the road kilometres of raw materials by 97% from 312,000km to just 9,000km. The move towards water will also see a 72% reduction in CO2 emissions, with an annual drop of 257tonnes. Geert Vanden Bossche, marketing director, Balta Group says: “Making the transition towards water transport brings little in financial gain. The main reason for transporting raw materials by water is an environmental one with the reduction in CO2 too significant not to act upon. Also, it has the potential to make us more efficient by avoiding road delays in traffic hotspots, particularly with the expected impact of the roadworks planned for the Oosterweel project.” Containers arrive at the local RTW (Container Terminal Wielsbeke) with Balta commissioning Mediterranean Shipping Company (MSC) to transport the raw materials to production sites in Sint-Baafs-Vijve and the weaving mill in Waregem. With a daily connection from Antwerp and barges taking two days to reach Container Terminal Wielsbeke, the service is reliable and efficient. RTW has recently improved facilities at Container Terminal Wielsbeke and is set to invest in a third unloading space. Balta worked with Multimodaal Vlaanderen, a department of the VIL vzw (Flemish Institute for Logistics), helping Balta with the transition project. The manufacturer will evaluate the new logistic flow and will look for more opportunities to move towards water-based transport for raw materials and goods. As part of Balta’s commitment to the environment, this step demonstrates that the group is dedicated to finding ways of reducing the impact of every aspect of its operation from the raw material supply chain to manufacturing and product life cycle. T+32 56 62 22 11 www.baltagroup.com

Shanghai showcase expands Domotex asia/ChinaFloor on March 24-26 in Shanghai, the leading trade show for carpets and floor coverings in the Asia Pacific region, is expanding the design and conference area and welcomes new and returning brands. For the 22nd edition of the show, each flooring sector will have a theme. The highlighted product category in wood is solid wood for ground heating systems. The category is taking over the entire hall showing new technologies, new designs and new products in floor heating. Solid wood for ground heating systems is growing in China – according to China National Forest Products Industry Association, around 80% of China’s wood flooring brands have developed the product. The resilient flooring section will be spread out to 69,500 sqm gross, featuring Stone Plastic Composite (SPC) flooring. Among the resilient halls, there will be an “Inspiration Hall”, housing InnovAction campaign and design forum, where famous interior designers will educate the audience on using resilient flooring in interior. The InnovAction will be upgraded by showcasing the new products within matching interior spaces. The carpet section will promote carpet as a driving force for interior design, with a dedicated hall being the epicenter of home and design carpets and the host hall for the Luxury Brands Carpet Show – a showcase of the most sought-after international high-end carpet design brands. In 2020, Domotex asia/ChinaFloor will cover more than 185,000 sqm of gross space, taking up 16 halls at the Shanghai New International Expo Center. In 2019, the show gathered 1,579 exhibitors from 36 countries and attracted 66,875 trade visitors, of which 15,092 international, came from 107 nations. www.domotexasiachinafloor.com

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NEWS RAG ready for 2020 The latest edition of F. Ball’s industry-acclaimed recommended adhesives guide (RAG) is now available and includes more adhesive recommendations than ever before. The guide lists the compatibility of the company’s adhesives and contains over 6,000 recommendations for branded floorcoverings from over 200 leading international manufacturers. Recommendations are included in the guide only after the completion of a rigorous 54-day testing programme at F. Ball’s state-of-the-art testing facilities and subject to endorsement by the relevant floorcovering manufacturer. This makes the F. Ball RAG the most trusted and comprehensive guide to floorcovering-adhesive compatibility available. So confident is F. Ball in the recommendations featured in the RAG that it guarantees the resulting bond performance for the entire lifetime of the flooring installation, as long as the advised subfloor preparation and installation procedures are followed. F. Ball’s sales director, Darren Kenyon, said: “Maximum compatibility between an adhesive and a floorcovering is imperative to ensure an excellent bond is achieved and avoid the requirement for costly remedial work or even total floor failure. Therefore, it is always recommended that contractors check the compatibility of adhesives with particular floorcoverings, and F. Ball’s RAG provides a convenient and reliable way of doing this, providing peace of mind that is supported by our guarantee.” A constantly updated version of the RAG is available on the F. Ball website and as a mobile app, which is free to download from the Apple App store or Google Play, allowing contractors to consult the trusted guide for advice on floorcovering-adhesive compatibility via the smartphone in their pocket at any time. T 01538 361 633 www.f-ball.co.uk

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Academy excels After seeing record numbers through its doors, The Academy for Excellence in Flooring has declared 2019 as its most successful year ever. Welcoming more than 450 industry professionals through its doors in 2019, the Academy for Excellence in Flooring has helped to improve practical skills and knowledge within the industry. Working with professional installers, retail store managers and builders merchant staff, the centre has improved confidence and technical insight. “Our brand value is to be the most recommended flooring retailer and to enable us to do this, we must ensure our teams are confident in the products we sell. With this in mind, the training programme proved excellent with teams enjoying the day and their feedback being that everyone should take part. Attendees left with more confidence and our surveyors were particularly pleased to have gained valuable technical insight.” Commented Louise Sylvester, regional manager, Carpetright, on the company’s work with the Academy. Carpetright has trained 500 staff through the centre. Alongside the work with retailers on specialist training programmes, the Academy for Excellence in Flooring has also seen a record number of installers learning new skills in Master Installer and Level One courses in its recently refurbished training centre. More than 450 professionals used the Academy in 2019, an 18% uplift over the previous year that demonstrates the positive impact being training can have on business. Steve Whitburn, an installer with more than 30 years’ experience is a perfect example of this: “The wood and laminate Quick-Step Master Installer programme proved so successful in establishing the business in my new locality that I returned to the Academy six months later to complete the LVT Master Installer course. To be honest, I was quite surprised by all the technical and background information. We were shown a range of core practical skills, such as how to fit stairs properly, but it was the tweaks, tips and tricks to make things easier and quicker that have made a real difference.” “The recognition of the Quick-Step brand among consumers, combined with the lifetime guarantee, gives you an edge on closing work. It’s certainly helped to establish me in the area. I also get a regular flow of enquiries from the Quick-Step website, where I’m listed as Master Installer operating in the Torquay area. Support from the Academy has also been flawless, with the social media platforms connected to the Academy really helpful when you’re on-site and in a bit of a pickle!” The Master Installer programme now has 551 wood, laminate and LVT professionals across the country. And with the highest number of bookings ever taken during its Black Friday event, 2020 is looking set to be another record-breaking year for the Academy. www.quick-step-academy.co.uk

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BUSINESS NEWS Ballot boost for flooring business? The flooring trade is holding out hope for a post-election sales bounce now that some of the uncertainty is over. In our end-of-year survey, 82% of readers blamed Brexit for the lack of consumer confidence but 52% believed that sales would be boosted by a conclusion to the political debates. Vince Holden, MD of Hugh Mackay and Thomas Witter, commented: ‘Whatever your political persuasion, I don’t think that there can be any doubt that Brexit and the political uncertainty that went with it damaged consumer confidence. “But In both the domestic and contract sectors, I do believe there will be a pent-up demand that will see business in 2020 become more buoyant. We hope that this increase in confidence will also result in end users trading up as there is no future for retailers and suppliers alike selling cheaper inferior products,” said Vince.

“I do believe there will be a pent up demand that will see business in 2020 become more buoyant” Martin Peace at Abingdon agrees: “The City’s reaction to the election outcome and the prospect of having Brexit behind us should leave us in a fantastic place going forward into 2020. Let’s hope so anyway – that’s certainly what we are planning for!” From Belgium, Balta marketing director Geert Vanden Bossche was confident. “Now the election has given the Government a majority, I believe we will soon go into some kind of agreement between the UK and Europe with a long transition period where it will be business as usual. The British island has not drifted away and the market is still very much there.”

“Manufacturers will need to be on top of their game to gain market share and customer service will be key for success in 2020” Gavin Pugh, MD of Associated Weavers reflected the view of many commentators who feel the market will continue to be cautious: “The market may be slow to start in 2020 as there is still a lot of uncertainty in regards to Brexit and the financial fall out post-Brexit, but this will mean manufacturers will need to be on top of their game to gain market share and customer service will be key for success in 2020.” The British Retail Consortium congratulated Boris Johnson on his success and CEO Helen Dickinson said:“We look forward to working with the new government on the many issues facing retailers. The Prime Minister must now fulfil his manifesto pledge and urgently begin a fundamental review into the broken business rate system to relieve the burden on retail businesses and create a system fit for the 21st century.” The BRC is also asking for changes to the Apprenticeship Levy to make it more flexible to build skills in the retail sector.

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SDN and LVT tipped for 2020 Industry leaders have signalled key shifts in market trends that they believe will dominate the year ahead in interviews with The Stocklists. In carpets, polypropylene will retain its dominance but maybe slow in growth for super-soft while denser PP twists are promoted for use downstairs. The recent enthusiasm for polyester may start to wane. One commentator, Balta’s Geert Vanden Bossche, said; “Where I see a breakthrough in 2020 is in solution dyed nylon carpets that combine the benefits of nylon’s softness and resilience with bleach cleanability that gives easy maintenance. On top of that the light fastness is superior and the product is more sustainable.” In smooths, rigid LVT and SPC products are coming to the fore. AW’s Gavin Pugh added: We expect to see the continuing growth in the LVT market in general and big increases in consumer demand for rigid click products as well as the already popular parquet designs.”

Regulator challenge to top yarn spinner Lawton Yarns, who supply 80% of UK wool carpet yarn, may be re-sold after regulators challenged new owners Danspin on competition concerns. Danspin rescued troubled Lawton in the Summer, saving 300 jobs at the Dewsbury-based business which has sales of c. £47m. The business has remained profitable but was victim to wider problems of its Dutch parent Spin Group. The Competition & Markets Authority (CMA) said the acqusition was a “significant threat” to the supply market and “could increase prices or reduce the supply of yarn to carpet manufacturers in the U.K., potentially pushing prices up for people buying woollen carpet.” To avoid the CMA escalating its inquiry, Danspin has offered to sell the business and it is understood there are four offers being considered.

Other business news Flooring and furniture sales outperformed other home sectors at John Lewis in the run up to Christmas with the stores group reporting a 6.9% growth even though total home sales were down 2.3%. Carpetright shareholders have backed the plan for the UK’s largest floors retailer to be sold to Meditor – an investment group who are already the company’s largest shareholder and a major creditor after buying the retailer’s debt in August. This deal, returning Carpetright to private ownership, is worth c. £15m and should go through in Q1 2020. Carpet imports into the UK showed some modest growth in Q4 with figures for October up 2.3%. But the most eye-catching figure is the performance of Turkey which, as European imports into the UK fell, reported a massive 41% rise in imports in the first three quarters of 2019, totalling £80m. Victoria Plc’s half-year results to end September showed carpet sales in the U.K. and the rest of Europe were up 4.0 percent combined to £144m over the period. The acquisitive group’s earnings overall were up nearly a third, rising 29% to £58.6m on sales, up 16% to £316m.

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AW celebrates a success that retailers can build on Associated Weavers has completed an ambitious brand building journey that has been 10 years in the making and now sets the agenda for retail flooring. 2020 is the year to realise its full potential and drive better business for retailers. “We have finally arrived at the point where we have fully established the market’s leading brands across each of the key sectors – and now retailers are ready to reap the benefits,” says AW’s UK managing director Gavin Pugh. The company’s commitment has impressed the industry with its professionalism and AW are often credited with launching the phenomenally successful supersoft sector with the pioneering promotion of iSense by engineering high performance polyamide yarn for maximum softness and luxury in combination with durability.

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Then AW overhauled the mainstream market with Invictus, taking polypropylene to a higher level to elevate its performance and comfort in a crowded sector of me-too products. Invictus now has an enviable status as a go-to range for quality man-made carpet. And then the impeccable timing of Sedna, a range made from recovering and recycling the nylon fishing nets and plastic waste which hit the market at just about

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For example, in iSense the top selling Serenity will see a new 14-option colour bank in June as will the popular Splendour range.

AW celebrated the completion of this brand achievement in the grand opening of their “Experience Centre” at the company’s HQ in Ronse, Belgium, in December, and buying groups, leading retailers and flooring buyers arrived from across the UK and Europe to join in.

In Invictus, heavyweight Magnificus will be recoloured in 2020, and to underline the success of this brand, AW revealed that Magnificus, the flagship of the Invictus collection, is set to become its best-seller in 2020 – brands really matter when their quality and performance makes consumers less price sensitive.

Any other manufacturer might call the venue a super showroom, but AW’s ultra sophisticated presentation and technology, and the series of themed showcase rooms for each brand certainly created a centre of experience for visitors. “2020 is going to be a little different for us. No new brand launches!” says Gavin. “Instead, we have a huge programme to build on this incredible platform, making the best just better and better and taking retailers with us using new presentations and top quality merchandising.”

Also look out for refreshed contemporary tones in popular ranges including Aquila, Sophistication, Promenade and Bellaire during the year. So with all those new colours, 2020 is not going to be dull for AW customers. And with all those solid brands to build on, it’s going to be profitable for them too!

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Colour will play a key part in the developments for 2020 with subtle changes to warmer greys and soft shades of pinks, stone and taupe. Pastel golds may be the new beige!

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Centaurus will have a colour overhaul in February and extend from nine colours to 12 in a PP yarn has that has some lurex wrapping to give a subtle sparkle randomly across the cloth. Once niche, this design is becoming increasing popular as a distinctive choice for bedrooms and man caves!

The AW brand celebration was styled as a Night at the Opera in the glorious opulence of the Opera House in Ghent where the audience sat under grand chandeliers to hear presentations on colour trends and the future of retailing.

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Retailers invest in Invictus LVT AW’s dramatic entry into LVT was one of the market’s most interesting events in 2019 and the decision to associate it with the already hugely successful Invictus brand has now proved out in the appetite of retailers to stock the collection. “Retailers really want this brand for LVT,” says Gavin. “This is designer flooring and the smart marketing adds to the appeal, but the actual product presentation is very consumer friendly.” The flagship of the Invictus LVT point-of-sale is the impressive, interactive point-of-sale unit that dominates a retail environment with style. Retailers are required to make a substantial investment to help finance the cost of these systems but AW has enjoyed considerable success in placing them around the country. The Invictus LVT launch was well-timed with many retailers looking for a trusted partner to launch or extend their LVT offer. And the portfolio of 84 options in total is well judged as a complete offer – a wide range of traditional best-sellers alongside distinctive, creative options such as the leaves from the banana tree Tropical Forest, elegant Victorian scrolls and a unique colourful cubist Designer Parquet décor. “The timing is also perfect for the great options we have for parquet, a sector that has gone huge for sales now,” says Gavin. “Retailers can really respond to current consumer trends with this collection.”

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Recofloor rugby kicks off Recofloor’s 2020 rugby-themed awards event kicks off next March at the world-famous Twickenham Stadium, where the achievements of the vinyl flooring recycling scheme’s members will be celebrated in style. Guest host former England and British and Irish Lions rugby union star turned commentator Brian Moore will take centre stage at the ninth annual awards event to be held on Wednesday March 25th. He will present trophies and certificates to members of Polyflor and Altro’s national take back scheme who have excelled across a variety of award categories. Recofloor’s 700-plus members continue to deliver consistent success in collecting vinyl flooring waste for recycling and since 2009 have helped to divert nearly 5,000 tonnes from landfill. Such achievements are recognised annually in a series of various award categories with award winners keen to share their recycling success stories with customers, prospects and the flooring/construction sector as a whole. Urging members to consider recent projects they’ve been involved with, Recofloor Scheme Manager Richard McKinlay says: “We’re on the look-out for interesting, innovative and inspiring applications of how Recofloor has made a difference on all types of projects, large and small. Every year, our award event turns the focus on the tremendous work undertaken by our members to collect recyclable vinyl flooring for reuse in new products. It takes on-going effort and commitment to increase tonnages year-on-year and that’s why we want to hear about and recognise your success!” During the day, Brian will share stories and anecdotes from his decades-long career and there will be ample opportunities to network, share best practice and learn more about how the Recofloor scheme can positively benefit your business. Richard adds: “Entries open soon for the awards, so please start thinking about how you can enter and join the celebrations.” T 0161 355 7618 www.recofloor.org

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The Balta “approach enables retailers to make each sale more valuable with a strong story to tell on quality and performance.

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Quality goes up market to drive better business Balta are set to boost the value of consumer sales for UK retailers. “We all see that there is little real growth in the market so our mission is to make opportunities for better business for our customers,” says marketing director Geert Vanden Bossche. Balta embarked on an ambitious programme to alter the mix of its product portfolio two years ago to move their emphasis upmarket. The focus is on performance products which command a higher price and generate stronger margins. “This is a win for everyone,” says Geert. “Of course it makes sense for Balta’s business but the approach enables retailers to make each sale more valuable with a strong story to tell on quality and performance, and consumers benefit by getting what they pay for… a better product.” Since the project started, Balta have shown an impressive commitment to quality and carried it through across all their product development in each sector. Now they want the world to know and notice, so a major investment in Q1 will be to roll out several new ranges in the UK backed up by stylish new point-of-sale.

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Having analysed the market so closely, Balta’s campaign reveals some interesting new trends. While soft saxony styles continue to sell strongly, there is also a growing apetitite for substantial, quality twists, using more robust yarns. Balta also have a little more focus on colour as a component of the portfolio. And finally, growing residential interest in modular flooring in the form of home style carpet tiles. The Charm collection, launched in 2019 as part of Balta’s Stainsafe range, is a great example of this – a robust polypropylene twist with the versatility of three weights and 14 modern pastel colours. Saxonies are reinvented at Balta with a new a collection of solution dyed nylon (SDN) Eternity ranges which Balta expects to have strong market appeal. The fibre offers resilient performance and the clean, bright colours associated with quality nylons together with bleach cleanable properties and an extremely high light fastness.

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SDN is important to Balta as the company has “not sourced the usual yarn,” says Geert. “We have the advantage of developing our own SDN yarn which is a little softer and where we have complete control over the colours which are carefully chosen for the UK residential market.” The Eternity ranges Primrose and Amaryllis are tenth-gauge carpets with a super-smooth touch that will be available in the UK in the first quarter with more options to come later in the year. Balta is tuned in to interior trends and reckons more subtle colours are called for by modern consumers. Expect to see three or four shades outside the grey/beige options in every range going forward with hints of blue, green and gold to the fore. The success of Balta’s silky Satino collection will be enhanced early in 2020 with exactly this kind of recolouring for the popular Royale range, a luxurious polymide which retailers are increasingly including in their standard offer for style savvy consumers.

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Carpet tiles are coming home The final focus for Balta is a new exploration of the market for carpet tiles in the residential market. The company’s LCT (Luxury Carpet Tiles) brand is increasing the breadth of its appeal, launching the LCT Home collection using softer SDN yarns in contemporary colours that can be mixed and matched. This is an intriguing approach which has great potential to meet the trends for modular flooring and urban living – introducing the incredible practicality of carpet tiles to a new domestic audience. A new Comfy Back backing, made from recycled felt, enhances the comfort level and Balta also have clever accessories which bind tiles together to make a flexible rug.

A host of other initiatives abound at Balta including two additions to their growing flatweave range of sisal-style polypropylene carpets (for use indoors and out) and a busy year of developments in the familyfriendly Stainsafe collection.

We all see that there is little real growth in the “market so our mission is to make opportunities for better business for our customers, ”

The Stocklists visited Balta at its impressive product showcase event in December at their Oudenaarde factory in Belgium, visited by most of the key UK buying groups and many major retailers and buyers.

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Flower on Flooring Drive for use of recycled material gathers pace in flooring Sustainable products can be seen to be emerging in all areas of the flooring sector, providing environmentally-aware consumers with an increasing number of choices to meet their requirements. Beginning with options for sustainable carpet, Grosvenor Wilton reports it is working towards creating a fully biodegradable product. This will be made out of natural materials that, under the correct conditions, decompose in a timely manner while continuing to offer many years of good use as expected from well-made Wilton carpets. “We recommend buying well and investing in the best that you can afford to ensure you have a product that offers longevity,” says the company.

“We hear more and more from retailers who convert extra sales from their consumer enquiries because they have a professional and ethical story to tell on disposal,” he continues. “And consumers are now more willing to pay for the uplift and disposal if they know it is being handled responsibly.” His company offers its carpet and underlay crusher that includes waste collection and recycling. “We work with a national network of carpet recyclers to calculate what the overall cost would be to recycle retailers/ contractors waste compared to landfill.

It further states that the industry is pushing to use more recycled material as an alternative to virgin material, benefiting the planet and preserving its natural resources. AW Ecolan polyester fibre is extruded from old drinks bottles, for example, and the ‘6 Again’ American project repolymerises nylon by shearing. There is also a race for carpet that can be completely repolymerised at the end of its life, currently focused on polyester that is still in its early developmental stages. Associated Weavers provides its Sedna carpet as evidence of its efforts to offer increased sustainability within its flooring collections. In addition to providing consumers with a soft, luxurious and durable carpet, its use of recycled material offers further benefits. Sedna is manufactured with Econyl regenerated nylon, a yarn made from recycled waste material such as old carpets and abandoned fishing nets collected from the bottom of the sea. This supports the company’s claim to save thousands of sea creatures, such as turtles, dolphins and seals that will no longer get caught in this life-threatening waste.

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“We work with a national network of carpet recyclers to calculate what the overall cost would be to recycle retailers/contractors waste compared to landfill.” “We offer a free, no obligation site survey to establish the financial viability and let the retailer/contractor decide,” says Mr Wells. Subfloor preparation products manufacturer F Ball sales director Darren Kenyon says the company has an ongoing commitment to reducing plastic waste and its effect on wildlife and the wider environment. “We have moved towards recyclable alternatives for packaging our products, many of which are also made from recycled materials. Most recently, we have introduced recyclable ‘eco pouches’ for our Stopgap 400 Repair compound and Stopgap 500 Micro floor finishing compound.” These require significantly less plastic to produce than the products’ previous packaging and follows the launch of a fully recyclable version of its 5l plastic bottles, used for gauging liquids, primers and tackifiers, and a new 20l recyclable bottle for its Styccobond F41 carpet tile tackifier.

Varuna from Associated Weavers Further to this, Sedna has an Eco FusionBac textile back, made from 100% recycled PET plastic bottles, the company concludes. Kenburn Waste Management’s Simon Wells refers to growing environmental awareness of the need to reduce the tonnes of carpet waste sent to landfill. “This has been an industry issue for years but now consumers are asking retailers how they handle their waste and therefore responsible disposal has become a marketing opportunity and a financially viable one,” he says. 42 January 2020

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“F Ball has also partnered with Recofloor, the vinyl take-back scheme pioneered by Altro and Polyflor, to trial a scheme that provides contractors with a convenient means of recycling the new plastic bottles and buckets,” says Mr Kenyon. Further options for sustainable flooring are provided by Moduleo for luxury vinyl tiles (LVT), which can include a proportion of recyclable plastic, with technological advancements meaning the material is lightweight and durable whilst remaining realistic. LVT includes eco-friendly fibreglass which has a long-lifecycle and reduces the amount of flooring put into landfill. Once vinyl has reached the end of its life, LVT can be reused and added back into the production process to form new eco boards. It also requires no harsh chemicals when cleaning, meaning the tiles are not contaminated with toxic substances when they need replacing.

River Wood from Moduleo Moduleo is manufactured in a purpose-built, energy-efficient production plant in Avelgem, Belgium and all LVT flooring contains up to 50% recycled materials and is itself recyclable, says the company. Altro states that its adhesive-free flooring excels in its environmental credentials. These are designed to be sustainable and with 5% recycled content, it means the company uses less of the earth’s valuable natural resources. Altro further states that its flooring is 100% recyclable at end of life, with minimal waste as there is no need for a damp-proof membrane (DPM) or adhesive products, thereby, reducing unwanted landfill content. As it is 100% recyclable, the floor can be uplifted quickly and easily and any leftover floor can be used elsewhere. At the end of its life the floor can be recycled via a Recofloor collection point and regenerated into useful traffic calming products such as traffic cones, the company concludes. See also ‘Recofloor rugby kicks off ’ – page 39

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DOMOTEX Hannover 2020 2019 preview January 11-14, Hannover •

World focus for flooring creativity Our guide to some of the highlights at Domotex 2020 The world’s biggest flooring event opens in Germany from January 10-13 under the title “Floor & More” as Domotex plays host to 1,400 exhibitors from over 60 countries. The show which fills 12 halls and 90,000 square metres at the huge Hannover Exhibition Grounds is expected to welcome up to 40,000 trade visitors over its four days. The keynote theme at Domotex is AtMySphere – a term that describes the importance of floors for our overall sense of well-being. The special “Framing Trends” showcase in Hall 8 will explore every aspect of AtMySphere in a highly creative and inspiring manner. In addition, this keynote theme will permeate the atmosphere of every exhibition hall and be tangible everywhere at the show. Good room acoustics, heat insulation, a pleasant tactile experience, good climatic and health-promoting properties, sustainability as well as natural and aesthetic furnishing details: good floor coverings will be the focus of Domotex in 2020. Domotex is the world’s key focus for carpets and rugs but there will be added emphasis on the emerging trends in LVT tiles, parquet. laminate and wood flooring and the growing interest outside the home in artificial grass and outdoor rugs. The Skilled Trades Corner “Treffpunkt Handwerk” craftsman’s corner in Hall 13 is a new feature for interior decorators, parquet and floor layers, painters and varnishers to network with colleagues, test innovative products and find out the latest solutions for application and installation technology. www.domotex.de

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Hannover 2020 preview Emphasis on export F.Ball & Co. Ltd Ball and Co. Ltd. will use Domotex 2020 to showcase the latest innovations in subfloor F. preparation products and adhesives for floorcoverings to an international audience as it continues to invest significantly in expanding its presence in new global markets. Its full export team will attend the show, including recently appointed export managers Steve Perry, covering the Americas, and Gareth Lewis, who covers the Asia Pacific region, Together with Jonathan Goold, who is responsible for Europe and the Middle East area, they will focus on developing new international relationships and business opportunities. F. Ball will also exhibit new packaging solutions aimed at reducing the amount of plastic entering the waste stream. These include its recently-launched ‘eco pouches’ for its Stopgap 400 Repair compound and Stopgap 500 Micro floor finishing compound. The new ‘eco pouches’ are fully recyclable and require significantly less plastic to produce than previous packaging. hose attending the exhibition will also be able to pick up a free copy of the latest edition T of the F. Ball’s industry-acclaimed Recommended Adhesives Guide (RAG), which details the compatibility of the company’s adhesives with over 6,000 branded floorcoverings. The 2020 version of the RAG features more adhesive recommendations than ever before; every one is endorsed by the floorcovering manufacturer. T 01538 361 633 • www.f-ball.co.uk • Hall 12, Stand E90

Hand-crafted quality Riviera Riviera Home UK is one of the world’s leading flooring brands supplying unique, hand crafted, quality carpets and rugs to interior designers, independent retailers, specifiers and architects. Over the last 12 months Riviera Home have launched 18 new ranges and new product development continues apace, with new designs and colourways being launched soon. Riviera Home manufacture a range of eco-friendly, fully biodegradable carpets, made from 100% natural fibres from renewable sources. Hand crafted in their own factories, they use both the traditional skills of hand-loom weavers and state of the art machinery giving the capability to create a diverse range of innovative products in unique designs, colours and textures across a variety of natural and man-made fibres. Riviera Home have recently launched an exciting range of rugs in various sizes, as well as custom made options. Stair runners are also available. T 01299 871446 • www.rivierahomeuk.co.uk • Hall 11, Stand D44

Showing its colours Küberit Küberit will once again show that aluminium profiles, profile systems and stair edge profiles can not only become technically easier, more sustainable and more flexible – they can also visually enrich interior design. The profile specialist has not only added two new, contemporary colours and other profiles with a smooth surface to its range – it has also equipped angles, stair profiles and the well-known Motion Star movement joint profile with new technical features. “As the demands and needs of our customers change, we continue to develop our profiles and always try to think one step ahead. With our new products, we offer solutions for the rapidly changing flooring market and new living styles. The technical innovations support installation teams during assembly and the new design options fulfil the visual wishes of the building owners,” says Lars Maier, Sales Manager for Germany. T +49 2351 95070 • www.kueberit.com • Hall 13, Stand D12 46 January 2020

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Adding appeal IVC Group IVC Group and will be unveiling new ranges for its Leoline and Avenue cushion vinyl brands, manufactured in Europe. For Leoline, with the launch of Artesia, IVC Group is introducing a collection of design-focused styles including geometric tile designs and over-sized terrazzo. In a palette of modern greys, the new designs offer creative flair while also remaining eminently usable. Stuart Reeves, national sales manager, explains; “Leoline has always been a firm favourite for retailers for its wood and tile designs that are universally appealing. However, we wanted to make sure that the 2020 collection offered homeowners a chance to bring pattern to their floor, just like they are seeing in the pages of magazines and on TV programmes such as the Great Interior Design Challenge and Interior Design Masters. “Avenue has always been known for its most expressive floors, such as the Bubblegum & Liquorice range,” explains Stuart Reeves. “With the launch of Urbanista we are certainly building on this with a collection that is mature and sophisticated and should certainly turn the heads of style-savvy buyers,” says Stuart. T 0800 032 3970 • www.leoline.co.uk • Hall 12, Stand C80

Enhancing ambience Interfloor Interfloor, Europe’s largest manufacturer of flooring underlay and accessories, will showcase its extensive range which includes award-winning innovations designed to enhance the ambiance of rooms through sound-insulation and luxurious underfoot comfort. Its presentation reflects society’s focus on health and the resulting trend for spaces which promote wellbeing which is the keynote theme at Domotex 2020. Interfloor has been supplying its British-manufactured brands to flooring contractors, retailers and distributors worldwide. Today Interfloor exports to over 400 customers in over 70 countries, offering a comprehensive range of underlays and flooring accessories from the Tredaire, Duralay, Gripperrods and Stikatak brands, including specially developed products for the hospitality, marine, wood and laminate and acoustic applications.

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Interfloor won Gold Awards at the 2019 UK National Flooring Innovation Awards for its Decibel Soundseal System, a noise-reducing application which involves installing synthetic rubber mats permanently into the sub-floor, and its flame retardant Tredaire FR6, a hardwearing, high density PU underlay ideal for commercial spaces. T 01706 213 131 • www.interfloor.com • Hall 11, Stand B56

Style in stock ITC Natural Luxury Flooring ITC Natural Luxury Flooring will be showcasing several new products that are being added as stock items for 2020 – all these products and current ranges will be carried in stock at ITC’s new cutting facility in the UK Elba is a stylish 100% wool chunky flatwoven, 5-metre-wide in 5 on-trend shades while new Galaxy (pictured left) is a hand woven cut and loop range, with a unique antique look in PA nylon. 4 and 5-metre-wide, and 8 stunning and fashionable colours, which will delight interior designers. Cabernet is another new launch, a 100% nylon in a super fine velour finish which is available in 4 and 5 metre widths and 8 chic colours. Made to measure rugs are now available on all broadloom ranges. To complement the offer, ITC Natural Luxury Flooring is showcasing a range of exclusive and chic, finishing tapes. T 0162 253 4041 • www.itcnaturalluxuryflooring.com • Hall 11, Stand C25

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Hannover 2020 preview New Worlds Tapibel The key product, a brand new development, that will be showcased by Tapibel is a new W2W luxury carpet collection called New Worlds. Made of solution dyed Econyl (regenerated nylon), Tapibel will launch a luxury velvet collection that comes in 2 qualities; Soneva at 1600gr/m2 and Almyra at 1200gr/m2. Yes, it has a silky look and feel, and yes, it has a soft touch, but the solution dyed Econyl yarn also gives this product a different dimension against what is already out there in the market. The New Worlds collection comes in 12 timeless colours, in 4 & 5m, and in two products that target both the high-end residential market (newbuild / development / refurbishment) as the contract/ hospitality market. T +32 11 80 48 50 • www.tapibel.be • Hall 11, Stand C43

Attractive and effortless Adore Adore Floors strives to create the greatest products that are contemporary, effortless, attractive and efficient. Adore Floors is a world leading manufacturer of Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) with over 35 years experience, supplying customers with LVT, SPC and Rigid Core flooring to distributors and contractors throughout the world. The focus at Domotex will be on the high performance click-down ranges which are ideal for commercial and domestic use – Monarch, MonarchSP, Sovereign and SovereignRE. Majestik flooring has a self adhesive layer to provide reusability and versatility. Adore products are made of all virgin material that are 100% recyclable to help reduce the ecological footprint. www.adorefloors.eu • Hall 12, Stand D55

Evolution and a tree Granorte Cork innovator Granorte will present the next evolution in its extraordinary and alluring stand concept designed by creative director, Marco Carini. Showcasing the unique textural quality and multi-material applications of cork, the stand takes a step into a more open layout, reflecting the rise of global design trends as culture and societies meet through digital connections. Highlighting cork’s status as a natural and renewable resource, the stand will feature a four-metre high tree and waterfall alongside walls and floors made of cork. Visitors will step into this world through a curtain of cork rope, resetting the senses for an immersive experience. Of course, no Granorte appearance at Domotex would be complete without innovative new products and this year is no different. The manufacturer will present WABI, a wall tile with exciting contemporary textures and colours and a large 900 x 300mm format. Alongside, MAT is a cork wall tile collection with a raw texture in neutral white and greys that look like soft and warm concrete. Granorte will make updates to its Vita Classic and Vita Décor lines, continuing to develop these core offerings in its expansive plank flooring line, while unveiling TATAMI, a textured cork wallcovering that takes inspiration from Japan’s traditional floor mats. T 01785 711131 • www.granorte.co.uk • Hall 12, Stand B09

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Tracking trends Balta Months of preparation and continued evolution will culminate in a glorious showcase at Domotex 2020. Balta’s enviable lead in producing tufted and woven broadloom polypropylene carpets may be common knowledge, but every year the addition of trend leading carpets using the latest design and technology continues to affirm the company’s lead in the global market. On the stand will be the new flatweave textures of Nature Rainbow which adds five patterns in five colourways inspired by the palettes and subtle nuances of the natural world. Recognising and predicting trends has always kept bleach cleanable StainSafe ahead of the competition and highlighted at Domotex will be Silverstone _ the perfect embodiment of cosy living with a comfy knitted texture and its super-size knit appearance. The hugely popular Saxony carpet Noble Heathers offers a new palette for today’s modern homes. Soft Splendid, Cheddar Gorge, Snowdonia & Stanage Edge are new roll lines that expand the Silverstone range. The soft and luxurious finish of Satino is extended into new ranges Satino Royale and Satino Romantica while the Leonis collection continues to cement its popularity and at Domotex it will be expanded with Newport. T +32 56 62 22 11 • www.www.balta-carpets.com • Hall 11, Stand C13

NEWS Floors & more Domotex The keynote theme for Domotex 2020, which runs from 10 to 13 January in Hannover, Germany, is “AtMySphere”. Under this overall thematic heading, the world’s leading trade fair for carpets and floor coverings is focusing on specific wellbeing-enhancing aspects of the spaces where we live and work. One such aspect is “Floor & More” – the idea that rugs, cork elements and design panels need not be confined to our floors, but can adorn ceilings and walls also, creating an integrated design – a coherent, individual atmosphere that further enhances our sense of personal wellbeing. The upcoming Domotex will feature an array of products that exemplify this approach. Oriental Weavers, for example, produces tapestries that can be matched with its rugs and carpets to give rooms a stylistically coherent look. Its “Seychelles” product is a modern machine-woven tapestry featuring an atmospheric, abstract pattern in cool tones, available in five sizes. Used in combination with its “Kelim” cushion coverings, with their vintage designs and warm tones that complement Oriental-style floor coverings, they create the ultimate in harmonious atmospheres. “Kelim”, which is available in three sizes and is made of a hardwearing mix of chenille, viscose and polyester, can also be used for squabs. “Dekwall” by Wicanders, a brand owned by AMORIM Deutschland GmbH, is a collection of cork-based wall elements inspired by nature. Available in a large range of patterns, textures, colors and shapes, it can be combined with Wicanders cork floor coverings to create eye-catching interiors. Options range from matching floor and wall designs to single feature walls made of Deckwall modules. And because they are made of natural cork, the modules create comforting living and work environments that are quiet and warm. These vibrantly structured wall solutions by Wicanders comprise two cork layers and are easy-care and hypo-allergenic. “SwissClic” panels by Swiss Krono deliver the ultimate in simplicity when it comes to realizing integrated interior concepts. The high-precision joining technology means the panels can be clicked together quickly and easily, without any special tools, to create continuous runs of wall or ceiling cladding with virtually invisible joints. The panels can be surfaced with a special primer foil, enabling them to be painted in almost any color. SwissClic panels are also available in authentic wood-look and unpolished concrete-look, yielding virtually endless interior design options. They are hard-wearing and easy-care and are also available as sound-absorbing acoustic cladding, capable of cutting ambient noise by up to 50 percent. Modern floor, wall and ceiling coverings that can be used to create coordinated interiors with that all-important feel-good factor will be on show at Domotex 2020, which runs from 10 to 13 January at the Hannover Exhibition Center in Germany. Inspired by the “ATMYSPHERE” keynote theme, exhibitors will display innovative products perfect for creating harmonized interiors – Floor & More. T 0161 355 7618 www.recofloor.org

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Factsheet Adhesive Types Acrylic/Resin: Ideal for plasticized PVC and most modern flooring. Bitumen: A tar-like material, bitumen has a high degree of moisture resistance and is used for damp-proof membranes and installing tiles, wood blocks and mosaics. Epoxy Resin: A two-part chemical curing system that is used in aggressive environments such as conservatories, wet rooms, commercial kitchens and exterior installations. Polyurethane: An adhesive with rapid bonding characteristics, typically used for wood floors.

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The criteria to select an adhesive will cover the following points. Larger manufacturers offer detailed guides to select the correct adhesive – even indexing floor manufacturer’s products by name to ensure an accurate match. For accurate and up-to-date information consult the F. Ball Recommended Adhesives Guide. Open Time: The time you have to fit the flooring into the adhesive after which the bond will no longer be ideal. The time until the floor may be walked on should be checked. Odour: Low odour, solvent free and low VOC products are increasingly favoured and now have the same performance characteristics of older products.

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

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

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

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

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

Strength: Including how quickly the adhesive will “grab” the floor covering and its strength when fully cured. Underfloor Heating: A lot of modern adhesives are suitable for use with underfloor heating but

this criteria must be checked where appropriate. Subfloor: What surface will the adhesive stick to most effectively including concrete, sand cement screeds, levelling compounds, plywood and chipboard. While there are multi-purpose adhesives, specialist products will be better suited to certain surfaces. The porosity of the floor is a key determinant of the type of adhesive to be used and its performance during installation. Special Performance: Certain adhesives are more suitable for damp, humid or high temperature environments. Air Quality and the Environment: The old wisdom that the more it smells, the better it sticks is no longer acceptable to modern consumers and solvent-based products are increasingly replaced by water-based adhesives.

The Perfect System for your Designer Floor The perfect adhesive choice for luxury vinyl tiles Choose Styccobond F46, the market leading pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive. Stopgap 300 HD, Stopgap P131 and Styccobond F46. The perfect system for simply stunning luxurious floors.

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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

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of the committee

Why join? Buying groups have been a highly successful feature of the floor retailing scene in the last decade or so, giving independents the extra edge they need to compete effectively with the retail park chains. More than 1000 retailers are now members of one of the several buying groups which operate in our sector and the numbers are slowly, but steadily growing.

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

While the benefits of bulk buying power are self-evident, the resistance to the buying group concept among nonmembers appears to be centred on fears of surrendering some control to a committee – and most particularly compromising long-established relationships and negotiated terms with current suppliers.

• Review all the extra benefits and services to see

The bottom line is the bottom line. A retailer selling across a broad range of products is likely to improve margins within a buying group – but you don’t need a leap of faith to join up. Ask the buying groups for answers...

flexibility to run your business the way you want

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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

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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 January 2020

Increase sales

• 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.

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

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

Flooring factsheet from Interfloor Eco-friendly underlay Perfect for people who focus on ‘green’ living With more people making a conscious effort to ‘green’ their lifestyles, demand for sustainable and eco-friendly flooring products is at its highest ever. Interfloor has increased the proportion of underlays manufactured from recycled products from 16% to over 70% since 2008. We manufacture most of our underlays from recycled material, our crumb rubber and PU foam underlays contain approximately 80% recycled content. The crumb rubber is made from recycled car tyres and some 3 million are recycled every year to make our underlay, while PU foam is made from manufacturing waste (off-cuts from the furniture and automotive industries).

“Tredaire Kensington Deluxe is 55% recycled car tyres and 25% recycled plastic bottles.” Kensington Deluxe 80% recycled for the ultimate feel good factor We also manufacture underlays which have a high post-consumer recycled content. Tredaire Kensington Deluxe is a high-quality carpet underlay comprising 55% recycled car tyres (the rubber layer) and 25% recycled PET plastic bottles (the felt layer). Kensington Deluxe’s unique combination of rubber crumb and polyester felt creates an underlay with superior wear and comfort properties. It’s the perfect choice for Wilton and Axminster style carpets. The polyester felt backing means that carpets with stitched joins bed into the top felt layer and prevent wear along the join.

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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. www.interfloor.com

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. 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.

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

Benefits

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.

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PU foam

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Sponge rubber Introduced in the 1950s, this is a more traditionally manufactured underlay available in flat or waffle patterns in a wide range of weights for different applications. It performs well for comfort and has a durable spring retention. Crumb rubber Flat and dense, crumb rubber is good for heavy footfall – offering maximum protection but a little less comfort (and very good over stair nosings). Laminate underlay There’s still an opportunity to sell underlay with laminate flooring, improving the acoustic performance of the floor and helping the boards float above any imperfections in the sub-floor.

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Combination A rubber crumb base with a felt top layer offers a good combination of protection, durability and comfort. It also allows carpet with seaming to bed into the top felt. Underfloor heating underlay Always ask if there is underfloor heating. Most manufacturers offer specialised products. Underlay and carpet with a combined tog rating of 2.5 can be used – which means the underlay would normally have a tog rating of 1.0.

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Felt This traditional (but environmentally friendly) undelay is made from recycled fibres – wool, jute and synthetic – to create a firm, dense pad with excellent thermal insulation. Still a very popular choice among contractors when stretch fitting woven carpets. Pre-tackified underlay A self-adhesive single stick underlay in both needlefelt and PU. A removable system for heavy use when comfort is desired.

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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 January 2020

• 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.

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.

There is no commonly known manufacturing process which can cause or cure this phenomenon and therefore it is not a manufacturing fault. For further information please check with individual manufacturers recommendations.

Often normal maintenance (vacuum cleaning with a rotating brush machine) will speed up recovery but in the case of serious indentations the use of an iron and damp cloth or a steam iron together with a blunt darning needle to carefully tease up the pile can be beneficial. Care must be take not to over wet the carpet, of course.

Pulling Loops

Samples

Pulled loops occur only in looped pile carpet where one or more loops in the continuous pile is pulled through the primary backing of the carpet. This is usually due to some local condition, possibly some sharp object which has caught in a loop in situ and has resulted in a pull. Pulled loops are easily dealt with by trimming the offending end level with the rest of the pile. They should not be left as this could result in further loops being pulled and developing into a ladder. THE STOCKLISTS January 2020

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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.

This information is given by responsible manufacturers to help you help your customer to make an informed choice. 59

The Stocklists Carpet Company Directory Abingdon Flooring

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

01282 862 736

Burmatex Tu

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 Betap Tufting BV +31 383 861 060 BIC Carpets +32 56 23 54 10

020 8800 0740

Clarendon Carpets Tw

01827 831480

Classis Carpets Tu W Ww

0870 020 1725

Condor Carpets BV Tu Tw W Tu

Contempo Carpets 01924 488882

Blenheim Carpets Ax Be Tw W Ww

020 7823 3040

BMK

0113 380 5333

Bond Worth Ltd Ax 01562 745000

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

0800 689 4741

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

Cormar Carpets Ltd Tu Tw W info@cormarcarpets.co.uk www.cormarcarpets.co.uk

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

Stainfree Twist from Abingdon

Creative Carpets Ltd Be Tu Tw W

01422 374 417

01562 745030

+31 38 4778911

Be Tw W

Bizspoke Custom Carpets Be Tw W

01294 558400

Domo Floorcovering Pr Tu Tw

Balta Industries Tu Tw W Ww

Belvedere Carpets

Craigie Carpets Be

Durham Twist from Hugh Mackay

01204 881 234

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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Lecaflor Ltd Ax Be Pr Tu Tw W Ww

Furlong Flooring

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

01772 696 787

01827 831525

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

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

Hammer Carpets

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01473 826870

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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

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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 Sensation Twist

0800 526696 0207 349 1560

Wellington Stripe from Ulster

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Leeds 0113 3071900 carl.cummings@fellscarpets.co.uk www.fellscarpets.co.uk Interlaid Limited Swansea 01792 447460 gareth@interlaid.co.uk www.interlaid.co.uk TCS “The Carpet Specialists” Morecambe 01524 840177 info@tcsthecarpetspecialists.com www.tcsthecarpetspecialists.com Xylo Wood Flooring London 020 8368 8122 infouk@xyloflooring.com www.xyloflooring.com

North West

Carpet Line Direct Manchester 01204 701188 salesnw@carpetlinedirect.co.uk www.carpetlinedirect.co.uk D. M. Miller Ltd Manchester 0161 205 9949 dm.miller@btconnect.com www.dmmillerltd.spaces.lives.com Fells Carpets Goole 0113 3071900 carl.cummings@fellscarpets.co.uk www.fellscarpets.co.uk Choice Flooring Manchester - see Floorwise page 64 Millbrook Carpets Darwen 01254 703999 millbrookcarpets@live.co.uk Preston Underlay Centre Lyd Preston/Lancashire - see Floorwise page 64

North East

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

Midlands

Birch Distribution Sheffield - see Floorwise page 64 Birch Distribution Leeds - see Floorwise page 64

East

Beds Flooring Bedford 01234 341234 sales@bedsflooring.co.uk www.bedsflooring.co.uk Salesmark Ltd St Neots - see Floorwise page 64 STS Flooring Distributors Cambridge Tel: 0345 899 1000 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.co.uk

South West

Birch Distribution Hull - see Floorwise page 64

BL Flooring Supplies Bristol - see Floorwise page 64

Cornerstone Flooring Doncaster - see Floorwise page 64

BL Flooring Supplies Gloucester - see Floorwise page 64

Cornerstone Flooring East Midlands and Warwickshire 01159 444711 sales@cornerstoneflooring.co.uk www.cornerstoneflooring.co.uk

Fitwell Flooring Ltd Redruth - see Floorwise page 64

DMS Flooring Supplies Northampton 0845 643 5601 dmsnorthampton@dmsflooringsupplies.co.uk Floorwise D & J Ltd Southam - see Floorwise page 64 Matty’s Wholesale Carpets Birmingham 01675 433072 sales@mattys.co.uk STS Flooring Distributors Watford 0345 899 1000 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.co.uk Trade Counter Carpets Leicester 0845 604 3055 tradecountercarpets@gmail.com

Fitwell Flooring Ltd Newton Abott - see Floorwise page 64 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 - see Floorwise page 64 Solent Wholesale Carpet West Sussex 01243 774623 sales@solentwholesale.co.uk www.solentwholesale.co.uk see page 22 for details

Woodall Brothers Ltd Shrewsbury - see Floorwise page 64

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Acorn Carpet Accessories Bromley, Kent - see Floorwise page 64 Ashmount Flooring Supplies Tottenham 0208 808 2158 sales@ashmountflooring.co.uk www.ashmountflooringsupplies.co.uk Beds Flooring Bedford 01234 341234 sales@bedsflooring.co.uk www.bedsflooring.co.uk Clifford Floors Strood 01634 285900 sales@clifford.uk.com Culpeck Strood 01634 299000 sales@culpeck.uk.com Columbia Flooring Middlesex 020 8443 3322 sales@columbiaflooring.co.uk www.columbiaflooring.co.uk see page 13 for details DMS Flooring Supplies Hemel Hempstead 0845 643 5344 dmshemel@dmsflooringsupplies.co.uk DMS Flooring Supplies Milton Keynes 0845 643 5320 dmslaser@dmsflooringsupplies.co.uk 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

Potts & Ward, Woodcocks Ltd Brighton 01273 557211 sales@pwwflooring.com www.pwwflooring.com Salesmark Lancing - see Floorwise page 64 Solent Wholesale Carpet West Sussex 01243 774623 sales@solentwholesale.co.uk www.solentwholesale.co.uk - see page 22 STS Flooring Distributors Basildon 0345 899 1000 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.co.uk STS Flooring Distributors Orpington/Croydon 0345 899 1000 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.co.uk Trade Carpet London Wimbledon 0208 247 3891 sales@tradecarpet.com www.tradecarpet.com

Wales

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

Scotland

Flanagan Flooring Distributors Glasgow Business Park Baillieston Tel: 0141 773 1122 sales@flanagan-flooring.com www.flanagan-flooring.com MCD Scotland Uddingston Glasgow 01698 808000 mcdscotland@mcd.co.uk www.mcdscotland.co.uk Neil Smith Ltd Glasgow - see Floorwise page 64

Ireland

Flanagan Flooring Distributors Belfast & Saintfield Co. Down Northern Ireland Tel: 028 9751 0932 sales@flanagan-flooring.com www.flanagan-flooring.com Flanagan Flooring Distributors Willow Business Park Dublin Tel: (01) 429 7800 sales@flanagan-flooring.com www.flanagan-flooring.com Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd Dublin - see Floorwise page 64 Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd Belfast - see Floorwise page 64 Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd Limerick - see Floorwise page 64 TCS “The Carpet Specialists” Co. Louth 00353 429 351 351 info@tcsthecarpetspecialists.com www.tcsthecarpetspecialists.com

John Palmer Carpets Fareham 01329 221933 sales@johnpalmercarpets.uk.net

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Tufted With advances in manufacturing technology, 95% of all carpet produced today is tufted. It takes about an hour to make a roll of carpet that might take eight hours to weave. To make tufted carpet, hundreds of yarn-threaded needles are pushed through the primary backing fabric to form loops or tufts, which may be left as is or cut. A heavy adhesive coating is applied to hold the tufts in place and a secondary backing is usually glued on for strength and stability. A wide variety of styles and textures can then be created using various techniques.

LOOP PILE

Berber – Berber carpets look like and are named after a handmade, bulky wool carpet made by the Berber tribes of North Africa and Asia. The loops are made from thick or bulky yarns of wool, nylon, polypropylene or a blend of these fibres to give a cushioned effect underfoot. These carpets are available in an assortment of colours and may be flecked and can be either level loop or multilevel loop. Level loop – When all the loops are of the same height, a highly flexible and durable carpet is created which has a natural, casual appearance even when (commonly) it is made from synthetic fibres. The tight loop texture tends to hide marks so it’s a good blend between luxury and practicality. Multi-level loop – The loops vary to two or sometimes three loop heights to create informal, random textures which are very forgiving for marks and stains and therefore very suitable for high traffic areas and busy family rooms.

BONDED

Bonded carpets (sometimes called ‘fibre-bonded’ or ‘fusion bonded’) are created by firing fibres into an adhesive material – the fibres are not stitched into the backing in any way. The technique is principally used for commercial carpet tiles. THE STOCKLISTS January 2020

CUT PILE

Freize – Frieze or frisée (pronounced freesay) carpets are similar to saxony, but the yarns are more tightly twisted and should always be heat set. They have a dense, low pile surface which creates a coarse, pebbly texture. Frieze carpets are very durable and hide footprints, dust and dirt, which makes them suitable for heavy traffic areas. Saxony – Saxony textures are made of twisted yarns, which should be heat set. The tips remain very distinct, rather than blending together to form a very elegant finish. Saxony textures show footprints and vacuum marks so are suitable for more occasional rooms in the home. More textured variations improve the practicality of saxonies. Twist – The popular twist carpet is the cut-pile standard. The yarn is tightly twisted and often heatset to retain this feature and the result is a versatile, textured finish that is ideal for plain colours. Velvet – Velvet textures (sometimes called ‘velour’ or ‘plush’) all have a level surface pile of approx 5mm to 10mm height, which is then sheared to give a smooth finish. With very little twist in the yarn, the ends blend together which then further enhances the overall finish. These carpets tend to ‘shade’ with heavy use. Footprints show easily and the colour looks different from place to place because fibres lying in different directions reflect the light differently. A luxury for occasional rooms.

CUT AND LOOP

When some of the pile is cut and other left as loop, a variety of surface textures and patterns can be created (in a variety of colours). The multi-level surface is excellent for hiding footprints and stains so cut and loop is good for high traffic areas and general purpose rooms in the home. Shag pile – Shag pile has varied in popularity. The pile is up to 50mm long and the texture is casual and loose but the surface can flatten easily and may lack durability.

Woven Woven carpet may be in a tiny minority of today’s production but still produces some of the finest carpets which are used for prestigious installations. Axminster The pile of the carpet is inserted into the backing as it is woven and cut to length, creating U-shaped tufts to give a velvety surface. The process locks in the fibre to create a carpet of high durability and performance retention as well as a luxury feel. The process allows for intricate designs and colours to be used – although modern trends mean that the traditional patterned axminster has given way to current fashion trends for plain carpets. Wilton Wilton woven carpets are produced in a similar way to axminsters – the principal difference being that a continuous fibre is woven all the way through. The carpet can be sheared to create a range of cut and loop textured effects. The result is a high quality carpet of unrivalled durability. Flat weave Manufactured in the same way as wilton, flat weave is a loop pile which allows the yarn to be woven across a wider area to created a flatter, more textured effect. 65

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We are currently enjoying an unprecedented level of growth and therefore are looking for enthusiastic individuals who can help develop the full potential of these two established areas. The ideal candidates will be tenacious, organised and professional with a willingness to develop, and will have knowledge of the trade from retail or territory sales experience, however we do encourage applicants from other industries who are keen to get a foothold in this fantastic trade. An above average salary, car, phone and unlimited commission package is available together with the benefits you would expect from a blue chip company. These roles are for a flooring industry insider who knows these regions and the potential that can be realised as well as somebody who wishes to develop a fantastic long term career within our team. Please send your CV and covering letter summarising your relevant skills and experience to: Laura Offord – HR Assistant, Abingdon Flooring, Pen-y-fan Park, Newbridge, Gwent. NP11 3XG Or via email to laura.offord@abingdonflooring.co.uk Closing date of 25th January 2020

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