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Carpet Trouble-shooter All about stains, spots and shading

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Carpet Types The starter guide for picking a pile

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Flooring Factsheet Adhesives

Flooring factsheet Carpet types TUFTED

WOVEN

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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.

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 PILE Freize • Frieze (pronounced free-say) 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.

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.

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.

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 flattens easily and lacks durability.

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

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.

Tip Sheared

Level Loop

Velvet/Plush

Frieze

Random Sheared

Multi-Level Loop

Twist

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Flooring factsheet Carpet care guide from WOOLSAFE Housekeeping Tips for Carpets and Rugs Entrance or walk-off mats The use of entrance mats at all outside entrances to the house is highly recommended, as they will significantly reduce the rate at which the carpet will soil. They should be of adequate size to allow street dirt to be removed from shoe soles and must be cleaned regularly themselves.

Services for Retailers Customer carpet care HELPLINE If you have trouble dealing with customer queries like “How do I get red wine stains out of my carpet?” Just give them our HELPLINE 01943 850 817 and we’ll give them the correct advice. Simple. Certified Operator Network For experienced, specialist wool carpet cleaners you can trust visit: www.woolsafe.org/find/aregistered-carpet-cleaner. WOOLSAFE Registered Inspectors Solve disputes with customers with our independent carpet complaint Investigators. Just visit: www.woolsafe.org/find/a-registered-carpetinspector and call your nearest inspector. WOOLSAFE Approved Products Have confidence in the cleaning product you recommend, use the WOOLSAFE Approved Products Directory it contains only safe and effective carpet cleaning products. For spot removers visit: www.woolsafe.org/spotremovers Carpet Care Leaflets We offer to help you develop custom carpet care literature and we also offer generic carpet care leaflets designed to be given away with each cut of carpet. Correct carpet maintenance should start from day one. Web pages and Links We offer to help you develop custom carpet care pages for your website or you can link to our website’s carpet care pages for up-to-date and accurate advice. Contact us by email, telephone or post to: The WOOLSAFE Organisation 49 Boroughgate, Otley, LS29 8NR Tel: 01943 850817 E-mail: office@woolsafe.org or visit www.woolsafe.org The WOOLSAFE Organisation – promoting quality carpet and rug care since 1991. Europe – North America - Australia

Regular Maintenance Regular cleaning will extend the life of a carpet and maintain its appearance. Vacuum clean regularly and thoroughly, which removes gritty dirt that can damage the fibres. Deal with spillages as soon as possible, preferably the moment they occur. Beware of products claiming to be safe on all fibres, including wool. It might be true, but if it does not have the WOOLSAFE Mark, it is not endorsed by most carpet manufacturers! Never use any detergents such as dishwashing liquids, soaps or other cleaners recommended for general household use. Although they may clean the carpet satisfactorily they will almost certainly cause problems such as rapid re-soiling, colour bleeding or other damage to the pile or backing of the carpet. Use only WOOLSAFE approved products WOOLSAFE-approved carpet care products have been independently and scientifically tested and are safe and effective for cleaning and maintaining all types of carpets and rugs.

The Green WOOLSAFE Mark identifies those products that not only are the most suitable for wool and other quality carpets, but also have the right environmental characteristics.

Periodic Cleaning When the carpet or rug reaches a stage where it could do with a really good clean, you can either do the job yourself, or you can call in a specialist carpet cleaning company. If you are considering cleaning the carpet or rug yourself make sure to use only WOOLSAFE approved products. Look for the WOOLSAFE Mark on the bottle or package. It is best to engage the services of a professional carpet & upholstery cleaning company. To get a really expert job done entrust the work to a WOOLSAFE accredited carpet cleaning company. These companies are fully trained, have been in business for a considerable length of time, are members of one or more recognised professional trade associations related to the cleaning industry and have a reputation for top quality service. And they use only WOOLSAFE-approved cleaning agents on your wool carpets and rugs!

If you have a problem with a carpet or rug that requires an independent inspector, a network of carpet complaint investigators, trained and registered by The WOOLSAFE Organisation is available throughout the UK and Ireland. WOOLSAFE Registered Inspectors have extensive experience in investigating the causes for carpet complaints based on their practical involvement with carpets and rugs over many years. They are fully qualified to investigate carpet and rug complaints on-site on behalf of carpet manufacturers, retailers, cleaning companies and carpet owners. They can carry out or commission tests where required, and will provide comprehensive reports. To contact an inspector in your area call 01943 462127, email: inspector@woolsafe.org, or visit: www.woolsafe.org / Private Householder / Registered Inspectors

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maintenance • cleaning • spot removal • protection • inspection

General Rules for Spot Removal

WOOLSAFE Approved Carpet Cleaning Products www.prochem.co.uk

Treatments 1.

Blot with white kitchen roll or paper tissues

Vacuum clean

• Soak up liquids with white kitchen roll, tissues, toilet roll or clean cloth

Cold water

Warm water

• Scoop up or scrape off solids

• Try to identify unknown spots prior to treatment – if unsure, use solvent first

WOOLSAFE-approved carpet shampoo solution (diluted)

WOOLSAFE-approved spot remover for water-based stains

WOOLSAFE-approved spot remover for greasy/oily stains

• Always work from the edge of the spot inwards • BLOT, do NOT rub • Use small quantities of spot remover at a time, applied to a cloth, NOT directly to the spot; work into the spot with a small, soft brush or sponge • Take care with applying solvents to bitumen-backed carpet tiles

Life inspired cleaning innovations www.bissell.com

Absorbent paper or paper tissue and hot iron

Chewing gum remover (solvent or freeze type)

10. Nail varnish remover or acetone

The Clean Carpet you Expect... the Service you Deserve www.servicemasterclean.co.uk

11. White spirit or turpentine substitute 12. Surgical spirit (ethyl alcohol or ethanol)

• When using solvents always ensure there is plenty of fresh air ventilation

14. Rub gently with coarse sand paper

• Always thoroughly rinse out water-based spotters with clean water

15. WOOLSAFE-approved disinfectant or deodorizer

13. Rub with a coin

16. Rust remover

• Dry the spot, if possible, with a hair dryer

17. Carpet re-colouring kit (Treatments used by professional carpet cleaners)

Environmentally Aware for Superior Carpet Care www.cleantecinnovation.com

More Difficult Spots Easy Spots

Spot or stain

Try 1st

Try 2nd Try 3rd

Artificially coloured drinks

Bleach

C/heating radiator fluid

Coffee

Spot or stain

Try 1st Try 2nd Try 3rd

Blood

Felt-tip pen

7 or 11 12

Burn/scorch marks

Furniture polish

Butter

Glue/adhesive (plastic base) 10

Candle wax

Chewing gum

Ink (fountain)

Ink (ballpoint pen)

12 7

Chocolate/cocoa

Lipstick

Cola

Milk

Cream

Nail varnish

Egg

Paint (oil)

Rust

Floor wax Fruit juice

7 3

Gravy and sauces

Herbal tea

Metal polish

Mustard

Oil and grease

Paint (emulsion)

Shoe polish

Tea

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Soot

Tar (asphalt)

16 5

5 11 6

5 15

Urine (fresh stain)

Urine (old stain)

Vomit

Red wine

These may require repeated attempts with stronger spot removers. Some stains you may find impossible to remove completely in which case the assistance of a professional carpet cleaner is required.

Vacuum Cleaners the Choice of Cleaning Professionals www.sebo.co.uk

British Wool makes a Better Carpet... Naturally www.britishwool.org.uk

This information is provided with the support of WOOLSAFE members for the benefit of all carpet retailers and fitters.

Flooring factsheet Buying Groups Why join? www.beautifulflooring.co.uk Contact: Paul Phillips Tel: 01892 549050 paul@atbrm.com

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.

www.flooringone.co.uk Contact: Glenn Harding Tel: 0121 683 1426 glenn.harding@flooringone.co.uk

While the benefits of bulk buying power are self-evident, the resistance to the buying group concept among nonmembers appears to be centred on fears of surrendering some control to a committee – and most particularly compromising long-established relationships and negotiated terms with current suppliers. The bottom line is the bottom line. A retailer selling across a broad range of products is likely to improve margins within a buying group – but you don’t need a leap of faith to join up. Ask the buying groups for answers...

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

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

Pick the right one How to decide whether to join a buying group – and which one…

• Evaluate all buying groups as they all work differently • Talk to the main marketing contact and/or a member of the committee

• Get a list of members and call up two or three for a ‘real-world’ view www.smg-group.co.uk Contact: Mike Symonds Tel: 0118 932 3832 info@smg-group.co.uk

• 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

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

Associated Carpet Group www.smartercarpets.co.uk Contact: Richard Moore Tel: 01942 825520 rjmoore65@googlemail.com rmoore@smartercarpets.com

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

Key benefits Increase margins • Group purchases to get beneficial rates • Rebates • Exclusive higher-margin products • Special promotions One of the key reasons to join a buying group is to 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. 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 point-of-sale, merchandising and displays. Central stockholding may also be on offer. Access professional services • Business services • 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. Network with other independents • Members-only exhibitions with preferred manufacturers • Regular meetings • Regional workshops • Supplier presentations • 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.

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

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Flooring factsheet Underlay In a tight market for margins, underlay for carpet and laminate 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 satisfaction levels with customers.

www.floorwise.co.uk

But 50% of carpet is still sold without new underlay! Retailers should create an assumption that new underlay is always required, the only decision is which type. It’s also a good target-setter for sales staff. 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. www.numa-online.co.uk

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

Sponge rubber The market’s most popular underlay is available in flat or waffle patterns in a wide range of weights for different applications. It performs well for comfort and has a durable spring retention. PU (polyurethane) foam PU foam is a relative newcomer to the market, typically made from recycled foam offcuts. The foam provides excellent comfort and performance levels with lots of thickness options and densities – and its light weight helps handling. The product can be re-cycled again after use. 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-surface. 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 up to 2.5 can be used – which means the underlay would normally have a tog rating of 1.0. Felt This traditional (but environmentally friendly) underlay 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.

Poor or old underlay will... • Feel hard and unwelcoming • Reduce carpet life • Cause wrinkling and premature wear spots • Cause carpet fibres to break down more quickly • Not meet British Standards How thick? A maximum of 12mm is recommended (working with gripper will be difficult thereafter) but rooms with heavy traffic will need a thinner, denser pad. The combination of thickness and density is all important as a thick underlay with low density may not perform well. Typically, the thicker the underlay, the better quality it will need to be – 11mm is often used for luxury installations with 9mm and 7mm the common domestic thickness.

Sponge rubber

Combination

Crumb

PU foam

www.carpenter.limited.uk

www.interfloor.com

www.underlay.com

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Flooring factsheet Carpet trouble-shooter COLOUR MATCHING

SPROUTING

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’.

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.

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.

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.

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. 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.

SAMPLES The samples held by individual retailers may not be from the same batch as current production and therefore should be used as a guide and not an exact colour match.

SHEDDING The original carpet tile

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.

PULLED LOOPS

This information is given by responsible manufacturers to help you help your customer to make

• shedding • pulled loops

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

SHADING

STATIC 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.

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).

an informed choice.

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

PILE REVERSAL

FLATTENING

(SEE SHADING)

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.

Like shading, this occurs when the pile or nap of the carpet changes direction and thus reflects light at different angles showing the effects of shading which can become permanent. It is also described as ‘watermarking’. This can happen to every carpet construction be it Axminster, Wilton, Tufted, Hand Woven, Persian, Chinese, Indian or even Coir Matting. Like shading it can be more apparent on plain carpet because heavy patterns can disguise the effects. It can occur quite quickly after installation. A tremendous amount of research has been carried out over many years by many institutes to determine the cause of this phenomenon but none of it has proved conclusive. There is no commonly known manufacturing process which can cause or cure this phenomenon and therefore it is not a manufacturing fault. For further information please check with individual manufacturers recommendations.

INDENTATIONS When a carpet is subjected to a heavy point load, such as under the legs of furniture, it is unreasonable to expect the carpet not to indent. Usually, the longer the load is in place, the longer will be the time for the pile to recover. In the case of very heavy loads in place for a considerable time, the recovery time can be very considerable. It must be remembered that it is not only the pile of the carpet that becomes indented. the underlay will also indent and the backing of the carpet may also distort into the indentation in the underlay. Some underlay’s will recover well and some less well depending upon their composition, thickness, density etc. The use of cups below furniture legs can spread the load and the net result is a larger area of less deeply indented carpet. The ability of a carpet to recover from a heavy static load can be measured in the laboratory, using the test method described in BS 4939 and many manufacturers will have data on this aspect of carpet performance. In this test the carpet is loaded for 24 hours and the degree of recovery is measured after 1 hour and 24 hours. Since there are so many different underlay’s however, it is very rare for the recovery from a heavy static load to be evaluated on carpet and underlay. Often normal maintenance (vacuum cleaning with a rotating brush machine) will speed up recovery but in the case of serious indentations the use of an iron and damp cloth or a steam iron together with a blunt darning needle to carefully tease up the pile can be beneficial. Care must be take not to over wet the carpet, of course.

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.

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. 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.

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

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

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The Stocklists Carpet Company Directory Abingdon Flooring Adam Carpets Ltd Be Tu Tw W Ww Alternative Flooring Associated Weavers Tw Tu Avena Carpets Ltd Tu Ww Axwoven Carpets Ltd Ax Be Axminster Carpets Ltd Ax Be Tw Bajong Carpets NV Tu Tw W Balta Industries Tu Tw W Ww

01274 655694 01562 829966 01264 335111

0121 550 5788 01297 32244 +32 56783250 +32 56 62 2211

Bizspoke Custom Carpets Be Tw W

020 8800 0740

Burmatex Tu

01924 262525

Edel Telenzo Carpets Ltd

Cavalier Carpets Ltd Ax Be Tu Tw W Ww

01254 268000

Christy Carpets Tu

019078 308777

Clarendon Carpets Tw

01675 433066

Classis Carpets Tu W Ww

0870 020 1725

+31 38 4778911

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

01204 881 234

Enterprise Weaving Co Be Ww

800 223 6186

0113 380 5333

Craigie Carpets Be

01294 558400

Bond Worth Ltd Ax

01562 745000

Creative Carpets Ltd Be Tu Tw W

0116 284 1455

Creatuft Carpets Tu W

Mohawk’s Cherbourg Check

+32 56 35 4444

01422 374 417

01562 745030

Fells Carpets Ww cummings@btinternet.com www.fellscarpets.co.uk

01977 662211

Fletco Taepper A/S Tu W

020 8944 6220

+45 96 60 3000

Firth Carpets & Flooring Be Pr Tu Tw W Ww

Couristan Carpets Ax Tu W Ww

BMK

Tu Tw W sales@edeltelenzocarpets.co.uk www.edeltelenzocarpets.co.uk

Fetcham Furnishings Ltd Tw

020 7823 3040

Edel Telenzo’s Bakerloo

+32 55 335211

01562 825952

Cormar Carpets Ltd

0800 505055

Domo Floorcovering Pr Tu Tw

E & WE Carpets W

Blenheim Carpets Ax Be Tw W Ww

Brintons Ax Tu Tw W Ww

0844 9151000

01282 862 736

Be Tu Tw W office@brontecarpets.co.uk www.brontecarpets.co.uk

+31 383 861 060

01924 488882

Dan-Floor UK W

01254 296829

Condor Carpets BV Tu

+32 56 23 54 10

01737 830301

Drury Lane Carpets Ltd Be Tu Tw W

Bronte Carpets Ltd

Belvedere Carpets

BIC Carpets Be Tw W

01562 828200 www.brockway.co.uk

01422 330261

Belvedere Carpets

Betap Tufting BV Tu Tw W

Tw W sales@brockway.co.uk

01422 431100

Beaulieu International Group Be Pr Tu Tw +32 56 67 66 11

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

Brockway Carpets Ltd

Custom Carpet Company Ax Be Tu Tw W Ww

01484 721529

Furlong Flooring Tw W enquiries@furlongcentral.co.uk www.furlongflooring.co.uk

01772 696 787

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01827 831525

Master Weaver W Ww

01562 754 382

Tasibel NV Tw

Gaskell Mackay Carpets Ltd Ax Tu Tw W

01429 892525

Mayfield Carpets Tu Tw W

01706 639 866

The Grosvenor Wilton Co W Ww

01562 701456

Georgian Carpets Tu Tw W

01827 831430

MID NL Be

The Sultana Carpet Co Ax

01299 822300

The Wilton Carpet Co Ax W Ww

0845 296 8850

Thomas Witter UK Ltd Tu Tw

0870 1128318

Godfrey Hirst (GB) Ltd Tu

0800 526696

Halbmond Teppichwerke Be Pr Tu Heckmondwike FB

+49 037 421 420

0032 51 424 411

John Evans Ltd Ax Tu Tw W

marinagooch@mohawkeurope.com www.mohawkinternational.com

01480 479830 01480 471304

01937 588511

01827 831400 01827 831 424

Lano NV +32 56 65 4300

Tisca Tiara Tu Ww

07860 911748

Trendy Tuft Designs Be Tu Tw W

01274 855080

01827 831 450

Ossfloor UK

01675 433031

Ulster Carpets Ax Be Tu Tw W Ww

02838 334433

Penthouse Carpets Tu Tw W

01706 341231

United Carpets & Beds Tw W Ww

01709 732 666

Phoenox Textiles Pr Tu

01484 863227

Victoria Carpets Tu Tw W Ww

01562 749300

Pownall Carpets Tw W

0845 6528811

Vorwerk

08700 104484

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

Roger Vanden Berghe.NV Tu Ww

+32 05685 4747

Lecaflor Ltd Ax Be Pr Tu Tw W Ww

0800 78 33 712

Sans Frontieres Ltd Be Pr Tu Tw W Ww

Leigh Spinners Ltd Tw

01942 673232 +32 56 393 386

+31 38 385 4477

Mr Tomkinson Tw Ww

Ryalux Carpets Ltd Be Tu Tw W

Louis de Poortere W

Timzo Tufting Industry BV Tu

07850 935301

Joseph Hamilton & Seaton W

Le Tissage d'Arcade Ax Ww

+32 52 457211

Mohawk Europe

John Lanham Watts Carpets Ax Tw Ww

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

Modulyss Be Tu Tw Pr

01924 410544

ITC Be Pr Tw Tu

Kingsmead Carpets Tu Tw W

+31 38 851 8700

+32 52 499600

Shaw Home Foundations Tu

+32 56 73 57 11

0845 652 8811

0844 5611977

01675 433 501

Woodward Grosvenor Ax Tu Tw W Ww

Signature Carpets Be Tu W

01422 845075

0800 526696

Lusotufo Tu

01388 664101

TAT Carpet

07976 607657

Wool Classics Tu Ww

Manx Carpets Tw W

01827 831 434

Tapibel NV Pr Tu Tw

01623 481 221

Woven Carpets of Kidderminster W 01299 827477

Bronte’s Cream Shagpile

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Cormar’s Berwick

0207 349 1560

Wellington Stripe from Ulster

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The Stocklists Wholesale Distribution Directory National Mercado Leeds 0113 3802900 sales@mercado.co.uk www.mercado.co.uk

Fells Carpets Goole 01977 662211 sales@fellscarpets.co.uk www.fellscarpets.co.uk

North East Carpet & Flooring Gateshead 0191 482 7373 gateshead@carpetandflooring.co.uk www.carpetandflooring.co.uk Fells Carpets Goole

01977 662211 sales@fellscarpets.co.uk www.fellscarpets.co.uk Floorwise (North East) Ltd Birtley - see Floorwise p16 Vanguard Carpets Redditch 0845 601 1189 customerservices.redditch@ carpetandflooring.co.uk www.vanguardcarpets.co.uk Wood Floor Sales Redditch 01527 511888 help.redditch@ carpetandflooring.co.uk www.woodfloorsales.com

North West A&A Carpets Manchester 01204 701188 sales@aandacarpets.co.uk www.aandacarpets.co.uk

D. M. Miller Ltd Manchester 0161 205 9949 dm.miller@btconnect.com www.dmmillerltd.spaces.lives.com Fells Carpets Goole

01977 662211 sales@fellscarpets.co.uk www.fellscarpets.co.uk Green Tree Distribution Stone, Staffordshire 01785 818005 kevin@greentreedistribution.co.uk Lee Floorstok Ltd Liverpool - see Floorwise p16 Lee Floorstok Ltd Manchester - see Floorwise p16 MCA Floorwise Ltd Morecambe - see Floorwise p16 Mytton Flooring Norwich - see Floorwise p16 Millbrook Carpets Darwen 01254 703999 millbrookcarpets@live.co.uk Vanguard Carpets Redditch 0845 601 1189 customerservices.redditch@ carpetandflooring.co.uk www.vanguardcarpets.co.uk Carpet & Flooring Manchester 0161 786 6800 manchester@ carpetandflooring.co.uk www.carpetandflooring.co.uk Wood Floor Sales Redditch 01527 511888 help.redditch@ carpetandflooring.co.uk www.woodfloorsales.com

Midlands

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Carpet & Flooring Birmingham 0121 421 9131 birmingham@ carpetandflooring.co.uk www.carpetandflooring.co.uk

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

DMS Flooring Supplies Northampton 0845 643 5601 dmsnorthampton@ dmsflooringsupplies.co.uk

Faithfull Floorcovering Suffolk 01473 822341 sales@faithfulls.co.uk www.faithfulls.co.uk

Floorwise D & J Ltd Southam - see Floorwise p16

STS Flooring Distributors Ltd Cambridge Tel: 01954 781142 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.com See page 30 for details

Green Tree Distribution Stone, Staffordshire 01785 818005 kevin@greentreedistribution.co.uk J J Wholesale & Distribution Ltd Birmingham 0121 765 4994 jjwholesale@gmx.com RPS Flooring Mansfield Woodhouse - see Floorwise p16 STS Flooring Distributors Watford 08454 342000 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.com see page 30 for details

Vanguard Carpets Redditch 0845 601 1189 customerservices.redditch@ carpetandflooring.co.uk www.vanguardcarpets.co.uk Wood Floor Sales Redditch 01527 511888 help.redditch@ carpetandflooring.co.uk www.woodfloorsales.com Woodall Brothers Ltd Shrewsbury - see Floorwise p16

South East Acorn Carpet Accessories Bromley, Kent - see Floorwise p16 Ashmount Flooring Supplies Ltd Tottenham 0208 808 2158 sales@ashmountflooring.co.uk www.ashmountflooring.co.uk Beds Flooring Bedford 01234 341234 sales@bedsflooring.co.uk www.bedsflooring.co.uk

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The Stocklists Wholesale Distribution Directory Carpet & Flooring Bow 020 8525 5691 bow@carpetandflooring.co.uk www.carpetandflooring.co.uk Carpet & Flooring Camberley 01276 672100 camberley@carpetandflooring.co.uk www.carpetandflooring.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 22 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 Faithfulls Service Centre Kent 01322 285001 Faithfulls Service Centre Walthamstow 0208 498 3040 sales.walthamstow@faithfulls.co.uk Faithfull Floorcovering Suffolk 01473 822341 sales@faithfulls.co.uk www.faithfulls.co.uk

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Kent Flooring Supplies Ltd Chatham 01634 668668 sales@kentflooring.co.uk www.kentflooring.co.uk Littner Hampton London 020 8520 8474 littnerhampton@aol.com www.littnerhamptoncarpets.co.uk Potts & Ward, Woodcocks Ltd Brighton 01273 557211 pwwflooring@fastnet.co.uk www.pwwflooring.co.uk Rackhams London 020 8531 9225 sales@rackhamsltd.co.uk www.rackhamsltd.co.uk See page 28 for details

South West

Wales

Carpet & Flooring Bristol 0117 316 0555 bristol@carpetandflooring.co.uk www.carpetandflooring.co.uk

Fitwell Flooring Ltd Redruth - see Floorwise p16

Roma Flooring Neath - see Floorwise p16

Fitwell Flooring Ltd Newton Abott - see Floorwise p16

Vanguard Carpets Redditch 0845 601 1189 customerservices.redditch@carpet andflooring.co.uk www.vanguardcarpets.co.uk

Solent Wholesale Carpet West Sussex 01243 774623 sales@solentwholesale.co.uk www.solentwholesale.co.uk See page 29 for details

Salesmark Lancing - see Floorwise p16

STS Flooring Distributors Thame (Oxford) 01844 213555 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.com see page 30 for details

Solent Wholesale Carpet West Sussex 01243 774623 sales@solentwholesale.co.uk www.solentwholesale.co.uk See page 29 for details

Vanguard Carpets Redditch 0845 601 1189 customerservices.redditch@carpet andflooring.co.uk www.vanguardcarpets.co.uk

STS Flooring Distributors Orpington/Croydon 0845 434 1000 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.com see page 30 for details

Wood Floor Sales Redditch 01527 511888 help.redditch@carpetandflooring.co.uk www.woodfloorsales.com

Vanguard Carpets Redditch 0845 601 1189 customerservices.redditch@carpet andflooring.co.uk www.vanguardcarpets.co.uk

Scotland

Wessex Flooring Amesbury - see Floorwise p16 Wood Floor Sales Redditch 01527 511888 help.redditch@carpetandflooring.co.uk www.woodfloorsales.com

Wood Floor Sales Redditch 01527 511888 help.redditch@carpetandflooring.co.uk www.woodfloorsales.com

Ireland Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd Dublin - see Floorwise p16 Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd Belfast - see Floorwise p16 Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd Limerick - see Floorwise p16

Carpet & Flooring Glasgow 0141 427 8456 glasgow@carpetandflooring.co.uk www.carpetandflooring.co.uk Headlam Scotland North Lanarkshire 01698 831 000 sales@headlamscotland.co.uk www.headlamscotland.co.uk Neil Smith Ltd Glasgow - see Floorwise p16

floorwise National Network of Floorwise Distributors Acorn Carpet Accessories 14 Bromley, Kent Tel: 020 8462 0422 Fax: 020 8462 0927 Fitwell Flooring Ltd 18 Redruth, Cornwall Tel: 01209 214344 Fax: 01209 211162 Fitwell Flooring Ltd 17 Newton Abbot, Devon Tel: 01626 835935 Fax: 01626 834334

Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd 2 Belfast Tel: 028 9075 3202 Fax: 028 9075 3901 Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd 7 Dublin 10 Tel: 00353 (0)1 626 3913 Fax: 00353 (0)1 626 3960 LoCall: 1850 445 746 (ROI)

Floorwise D & J Ltd 11 Southam, Warks Tel: 01926 814922 Fax: 01926 817899

Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd 8 Limerick Tel: 00353 (0)61 227 100 Fax: 00353 (0)61 227 000 LoCall: 1850 445 745 (ROI)

Floorwise (North East) Ltd 3 Birtley, County Durham Tel: 0191 410 7070 Fax: 0191 410 6116

Roma Flooring 13 Neath, West Glamorgan Tel: 01639 633001 Fax: 01639 646116

Lee Floorstok Ltd 6 Liverpool Tel: 0151 708 7420 Fax: 0151 708 7241

RPS Flooring 9 Mansfield Woodhouse, Nottinghamshire Tel: 01623 624198 Fax: 01623 620931

Lee Floorstok Ltd 5 Manchester Tel: 0161 231 8080 Fax: 0161 231 8787 MCA Floorwise Ltd 4 Morecambe, Lancashire Tel: 01524 33517 Fax: 01524 381852 Mytton Flooring 12 Norwich, Norfolk Tel: 01603 624387 Fax: 01603 612888 Neil Smith Ltd 1 Glasgow Tel: 0141 552 1141 Fax: 0141 552 0623

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Salesmark 15 Lancing, West Sussex Tel: 01903 750522 Fax: 01903 851111

Wessex Flooring 16 Amesbury, Wiltshire Tel: 01980 625888 Fax: 01980 676969 Woodall Brothers Ltd 10 Shrewsbury, Shropshire Tel: 01743 441584 Fax: 01743 441629

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Flooring factsheet Wool fibre THE BEST CARPET WOOL Wool carpets have a historic reputation for quality because as a fibre it is known to withstand pressure and have excellent appearance retention properties. The best wool for carpet production is ‘strong’ wool and this is grown on sheep breeds found in Britain and New Zealand. Most carpets will contain both British Wool and New Zealand Wool because British Wool is more bulky and resilient and offers texture and unique heathery shades to carpet, whilst New Zealand wool is softer and whiter and particularly good for plain, lighter shaded ranges. Combining the two within a blend for carpet yarn gives manufacturers the perfect qualities for carpet. 100% wool or 80/20 – 80/10/10 wool rich Wool has yet to be matched by any man-made fibre; it has superior strength and does not need other fibres to improve its performance. However manufacturers choose to use synthetic fibres within the yarn blend for a number of reasons. These include fibre flexibility, dyeing, heat setting, stain resistance, durability and cost. These wool rich compositions offer industry standard carpets which will perform well in the home.

THE BENEFITS OF WOOL CARPET Practical Strong and Resilient – Wool carpet will provide superior performance over many years as it can offer unique resilience and long lasting durability. The natural crimp of wool offers valuable ‘bounce-back’ so that pile compression is resisted and the effects of tracking and shading are reduced – maintaining good appearance over many years. Easy care – Wool is a natural fibre that has an inbuilt resistance to soiling due to its natural oils and its outer surface of microscopic scales and as a result additional anti-soil treatments are not necessary. Simply vacuuming the carpet will keep it looking good and whilst wool initially repels spills, prompt and complete blotting with white paper towels or an absorbent cloth is advised and will address many household spillages.

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Comfort Soft and Warm – Wool carpet adds luxurious underfoot comfort and warmth to the home and acts as an insulator improving heat retention and energy efficiency. Peace and Quiet – Wool carpet absorbs sound and cushions the home against echo and room to room noise transfer. Safety Fire Retardant – Wool is naturally fire resistant, has a slow ignition rate and tests show that it is self extinguishing within seconds. It meets many safety regulations without additional treatments and is favoured in contract locations for this reason. Fall Friendly – Carpet cushions and so provides a softer floor which protects against serious injury in falls by the very young or the elderly. Internal Environment Indoor Environment – As a natural ‘smart’ fibre with a complex physical and chemical structure, wool helps to create a balanced atmosphere in the home. It breathes and absorbs humidity in the air, releasing it when the atmosphere becomes dry and helps improve air quality by absorbing airborne toxins in indoor air. Anti–allergy – The minute scales on the fibre’s surface will hold fine dust until vacuumed which helps to reduce floating particulate in the atmosphere. Wool does not give off harmful emissions or promote the growth of bacteria and wool is not a food source for dust mites. Eco/Environmental Natural and Sustainable – Grown on sheep, which graze freely, wool is both 100% natural and fully sustainable. As shearing is a necessary part of animal husbandry this means that every year there is a fresh supply of wool available for the carpet manufacturing industry. Energy Efficient – Wool is energy efficient in the home and also in carpet production. Biodegradable – Wool fibre is biodegradable in soil and will produce nitrogen, sulphur, carbon dioxide and water which are all plant nutrients. Environmentally Assessed – Wool is an environmentally responsible fibre that has been measured in terms of its ecological impact. A Life Cycle Analysis study carried out by Leeds University to ISO 14040 standard for British Wool concludes that it compares favourably when measured against man-made fibres.

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The Leading Country Wide Carpet & Flooring Suppliers We can supply you with virtually any make of carpet and flooring at GUARANTEED makerâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s list price....... Delivered direct to business premises FREE OF CHARGE. For a Speedy and Efficient Service

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John Lanham Watts Carpets Ltd Wool Loft House, Sandbeck Way, Wetherby. LS22 7DN Email: sales@jlwcarpets.com Web: www.jlwcarpets.com Tel: 01937 588511 Fax: 01937 588557

John Lanham Watts Current Ranges Castle Howard Richmond Court Kirkham Abbey Bayton House Bedale Duchy Duncombe Park Raby Park Moortown Harrogate Velvet Wool Loft Velvet Wool Loft Weave Wool Loft Designer

4m 4m 4m 4m 4m 4m 3.66m 3.66m 3.66m 4m 4m & 5m 4m & 5m 4m & 5m

10 Row Axminster 10 Row Axminster 9 Row Axminster 9 Row Axminster 8 Row Axminster 8 Row Axminster 9 Row Axminster 7 Row Axminster 8 Row Axminster Rolls Only Velvet 100+ Colours Chunky Wool Loop Quality 80/20 Twist

Goodacre Current Ranges Lakeland Tones Lakeland Charm Lakeland Heathers Naturally Herdwick Royal Coniston Royal Cumberland Royal Kendal

3.66m 3.66m 3.66m 3.66m 3.66m 3.66m 3.66m

8.5 Row Axminster 8.5 Row Axminster 8.5 Row Axminster 9 Row Axminster 7 Row Axminster 8 Row Axminster 9.5 Row Axminster

BESPOKE CARPETS John Lanham Watts carpets would be happy to submit a price for any bespoke carpet project. We can provide a completely bespoke Axminster in terms of any design and any colour from as little as 100 sqm. We are also happy to price for any hand tufted requirement. We can help you with design work and can prepare Kibby trials for your consumer’s consideration. We also have stock of Moortown Contract Rated Axminster (pictured above) for where timing and budgets are constrained. Please contact us at sales@jlwcarpets.com

RIPON the ultimate luxury Axminster We are now able to offer the ultimate in a luxury Axminster. We have developed a 13mm pile height Axminster with a cotton weft that imitates the finest hand tufted rugs. Made specifically for the Xinjiang region of China where we are selling an enormous quantity. We wish to aim this at very high end bespoke market as this quality is quite exceptional and unique.The technical term for the feel of this carpet is “a gluttons handful”. We can make Ripon as whipped rugs or as broadloom carpet.

Contract Agent Required John Lanham Watts Carpets Ltd are seeking an agent to cover the London based contract market. We need an agent already calling on designers and specifiers with particular emphasis on the hospitality market who would like to add Axminster to their offering. Please email sales@jlwcarpets.com with your details and we will be in touch.

Representation Yorkshire, Lincolnshire & Nottinghamshire Mr S Fletcher 07831 818989 Lancashire, Cheshire, Merseyside, Greater Manchester, Derbyshire and North Wales Mr A Powell 07540 112998 West Midlands, Leicestershire, Warwickshire, Hereford & Worcester, Staffordshire, Shropshire and Powys Mr S Campbell 07921 439419

Cleveland, Durham, Tyne & Wear, Northumberland & Cumbria Mr R Conway 07967 721529 South Wales, Avon & Gloucestershire Mr P Thomas 07850 934849 Berkshire, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire, Hertfordshire & Northamptonshire Peter Lawrence 07802 422810

Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset and Wiltshire Mr A Owen 07971 362087 Norfolk, Suffolk, Essex, Cambridgeshire Mr J Hart 07889 264466 Northern Ireland Mr Matt Mckillen 07732 263678 Republic of Ireland Mr A M Dunne 00 353 872593060

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A stunning new luxury carpet with engineering excellence for the finest finish, 20 superb colours, dazzling performance and ground-breaking 3D POS graphics - see page 45 for details! STEWART WAITHMAN M: 07794 048413 DEVON & CORNWALL swaithman@furlongflooring.com

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

TIM BAILEY M: 07794 048414 S.E. WALES & HEREFORDSHIRE tbailey@furlongflooring.com

Preston Sales tel: 01772 696787 fax: 01772 311921 Newport Sales tel: 01633 283959 fax: 01633 275454 London Sales tel: 01322 628707 fax: 01322 698733 enquiries@furlongflooring.co.uk

RAY ANDREW M: 07973 719801 EAST LANCS/W.YORKS

BOB CHRISTIE M: 07980 786264 MERSEYSIDE, WIRRAL & N. WALES bob.christie@furlongflooring.co.uk

ray.andrew@furlongflooring.co.uk

Yorkshire & North East

ALAN CHEETHAM M: 07966 263571 GREATER MANCHESTER alan.cheetham@furlongflooring.co.uk

CRAIG MELLING M: 07970 269730 CUMBRIA, CHESHIRE & FYLDE COAST craig.melling@furlongflooring.co.uk

North West ALBERT BARKSHIRE & WOOFTERSHIRE albert@furlongflooring.co.uk

REG SYKES M: 07973 403450 SOUTH YORKSHIRE reg.sykes@furlongflooring.co.uk

DES BEST M: 07968 828516 NORTH EAST/EAST COAST des.best@furlongflooring.co.uk

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CHRIS ALLCOCK M: 07872 964685 NOTTS, DERBYSHIRE & LINCS

Midlands

chris.allcock@furlongflooring.co.uk

Scotland MARTYN REA M: 07968 324598 LEICESTER/WARWICKSHIRE

COLIN RICHFORD M: 07970 163372 WEST SCOTLAND

martyn.rea@furlongflooring.co.uk

colin.richford@furlongflooring.co.uk

MIKE SHUTT M: 07970 158594 BIRMINGHAM/ STAFFORDSHIRE, SHROPSHIRE

ALAN CAIRNIE M: 07976 311434 EAST SCOTLAND

mike.shutt@furlongflooring.co.uk

alan.cairnie@furlongflooring.co.uk

DAREN STEDMAN M: 07816 217548 N, N W & E LONDON, HERTFORDSHIRE darenstedman@furlongflooringltd.co.uk

London

PETER FLETCHER M: 07816 217561 HAMPSHIRE, DORSET & SURREY (OUTSIDE M25)

RAYMOND SMITH M: 07816 217565 ESSEX

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South East

raymondsmith@furlongflooringltd.co.uk

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

DARREN SPENDIFF M: 07791 890861 KENT

JOHN AKIEN M: 07791 891024 S.W LONDON, SURREY (INS. M25)

tonyconway@furlongflooringltd.co.uk

darrenspendiff@furlongflooringltd.co.uk

johnakien@furlongflooringltd.co.uk

PAUL LOVELL M: 07816 217549 NORFOLK, SUFFOLK & CAMBS

IAN COLLACOTT M: 07816 217550 MIDDLESEX, W. LONDON, BERKSHIRE

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IAN ROBERTSON M: 07816 217563 E & WEST SUSSEX ianrobertson@furlongflooringltd.co.uk

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Introducing the UK’s newest weaver, now open in Kidderminster with high levels of stock for rapid delivery. Wilton Sandhurst

Modern carpets manufactured using traditional values

Sandhurst Range The Wilton Sandhurst range is woven with 24 beautiful and modern colours. This plain twist is a great choice for both domestic and commercial markets. • Wilton Hardtwist Cut Pile • 80% New Wool, 20% Nylon, 1458 g/m2 • 4m • Extra Heavy Wear

Contrast Range A cut and loop range weighing in at 47oz comes in 6 modern and exclusive colours. Unique contrast pattern provides this Wilton range with a vibrant and strong presence. • Wilton Cut & Loop Pile • 100% New Wool, 1594 g/m2 • 4m • Extra Heavy Wear/Heavy Commercial

Honeycomb Range This cut and loop range features in 6 natural and warm colours. Made out of 100% new wool, the bee hive type of texture our Honeycomb range adds additional warmth. • Wilton Cut &Loop Pile • 100% New Wool, 1187 g/m2 • 4m • Heavy Wear/Medium Commercial

Chequers Range A loop range weighing in at 35 oz and comes in 6 colours with a unique chequers board like pattern. 100% new wool ensures high quality texture feel.

Wilton Contrast

• Wilton Loop Pile • 100% New Wool, 1187 g/m2 • 4m • Extra Heavy Wear

Marble Planet Range This range is made of 80% new wool and 20% nylon and is ideal for commercial and heavy domestic use. It features 8 strong and passionate colours. • Axminster Cut Pile • 80% New Wool, 20% Nylon, 1255 g/m2 • 3.66m • Very HeavyWear/Medium Commercial

Seascape Surf Range Our Wilton Seascape Surf range features 6 colours and is made out of 100% New Wool, ideal for commercial as well as domestic markets. • Wilton Cut Pile • 100% New Wool, 1246 g/m2 • 4m • Very HeavyWear/Medium Commercial

Baroque Cameo Range With the 10 strong commercial colours, the medallion pattern in combination with pindots makes this range ideal for ballrooms, function rooms and public areas.

Axminster Contrast

• Axminster Cut Pile • 80% New Wool, 20% Nylon, 1356 g/m2 • 3.66m • Extra Heavy Wear/Heavy Commercial

Baroque Pindot Range The traditional pindot pattern makes this range ideal for hotel rooms and receptions.Weighing in at 40oz our Baroque Pindot range, this Axminster range has 10 strong commercial colours. • Axminster Cut Pile • 80% New Wool, 20% Nylon, 1356 g/m2 • 3.66m • Extra Heavy Wear/Heavy Commercial

Trellis Range The range features 8 soft and natural colours which makes it extremely pleasant and warm. Made in 80% New Wool and 20% Nylon for the commercial market. • Axminster Cut Pile • 80% New Wool, 20% Nylon, 1255 g/m2 • 3.66m • Very HeavyWear/Medium Commercial

Tartan Range MasterWeaver AxminsterTartan range features 6 modern and vibrant colours, combining traditional Tartan design with modern and vibrant colours. • Axminster Cut Pile • 80% New Wool, 20% Nylon, 1255 g/m2 • 3.66m • Very HeavyWear/Medium Commercial

Axminster Marble Planet

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We also stock Ball & Young Underlays, Accessories, Entrance Matting and offer a Special Order Service on products from virtually every flooring manufacturer in existence! 48 hour Delivery Service on all Balterio Laminate Ranges.

Your chance to join the Rackhams Team!! We have a vacancy for an Area Manager for our active and successful London South West postals. We need a vibrant, hardworking and organised sales person to manage this area and promote our products, our brand and our high levels of service. Want more details? Move quickly and call Antony Stapleton on 07881-502505

Area Sales Executives Michael Younger London North 07881-502506

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

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

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Solent Wholesale Carpet Company Ltd CARPET, FLOORCOVERING & ACCESSORY WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTORS Telephone: 01243 774623 Fax: 01243 533636 E-mail: sales@solentwholesale.co.uk Website: www.solentwholesale.com Zola Park, Barnfield Drive, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 6UX.

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Oxford, Berks, Bucks, Beds, Hants, Middlesex & Herts. . . . . Ian Cardrick, i.cardrick@solentwholesale.co.uk, Sussex E & W, Surrey, South London & Kent . . . . . . . . . . . . John Robson, j.robson@solentwholesale.co.uk, Hants, Wilts, Dorset, Somerset, Gloucs, & I.O.W. . . . . . . . . . . . Adam Ayling, a.ayling@solentwholesale.co.uk, Accessary Sales and IT Specialist (All Areas) . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Luke Crooks, luke@solentwholesale.co.uk, VICTORIA Castillion Celtic Heathers Crown Twist EasiCare - Full Collection Gaelic Heathers Imperial Velvet Natural Companions (Sisal, Chenille, Ridge) Natural Style Collection Options 288 Regal Twist Rustic Jewels LANO Bolero Campus X-treme Chiselhurst Fortuna Grandeur Heather Twist Design Heather Twist Supreme Pembridge Twist Portman Sentinel Star Twist Collection 30/40/50 BALTA Casablanca Desert Twist Deluxe Fiesta High Flyers Highland Tweed Gala Cord-all options in stock Gala Edition Marrakesh Moorland Twist Nobility Rosemount Saxon King Shetland Shepherd Twist - 2013 Colours Stainsafe Favourite Super Wiltax Techno Tilehurst Twisty LUSOTUFO Celtic Horizon Mandaly Pavillion Velvet Safi Sintra Boucle Tangier Titan & Tital Diagonal Twist Berber Unique Valencia Venus Saxony

CORMAR Apollo Berwick 40/50 Home Counties 42/50 Living Naturals Malabar Oaklands 32 Oaklands 42 Oaklands 50 Primo Choice Primo Plus Sensation Sensation Feeling BROCKWAY Amore Stripe Collection Avanti Cavendish Cresta 40/Cresta 50 Jubilee Collection Orion/Orion Major Portland DOMO Briar Twist Cabaret Festival Twist Heather Twist Playground Saffron Saxony Scorpio IVC Atlas - New colours Classic Limestone Comfylux Extra Expressions Fusion Isafe Apex Isafe One Master Grip Planet Precious Metals Presto Rooms Tile Styles Titanium Ultimate Design Ultimate Oak Ultimate Minerals Victoria ITC Heritage Collection Palace TAPIBEL Cachet Melody Reeds Sysoltex Homested/Aran/Crofter

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IDEAL carpets Athena Dublin Dublin Heathers Explorer Endurance Fashion/Gallery Grass Collection Heavy Tread Mars Motor Car Pronto Sweet Homes Yucatan vinyls Celtic Stone - New Colours Chess Comfort Grip Flexifloor Grandioso Jazz Magnum Sherwood Oak Studio entrance matting Alicante Heavy Tread Orotex - Ceylon Orotex - Matrix laminates Essentials (previously Casa) Cottage MOHAWK CARPETS Century Collection - Century - Half Century Freedom Gel Presidential Collection - Independence - Liberty - Freedom (4&5M) - Splendor Super Freedom MISCELLANEOUS BEST WOOL CARPETS Globe CAVALIER Celebrations Country Collection Hamlet Parish and Village C&H Homestyle LVT - planks and tiles LEIGH SPINNERS Atlas Velour THOMAS WITTER Innovations 50oz & 60oz PARAGON Toccarre Carpet Tiles

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Did You Know?

STS Flooring Distributors Ltd stock a large range of carpets and carpet tiles via our 5 depots.

STS Goldline Stock Carpets Abbey Twist 30/40 Aston Twist Aylesbury Twist 50 Bernwood Heather Supreme Blenheim Twist 40 Blenheim Twist 50 Cherwell Cord Classic Berber Twist Fairfield Creation Fairfield Supreme Harrier Supreme Gel Orinoco II Ravensbury Twist 32/40/50 Scala Serenity Supersava Elite Supersava Heathers Supersava Stripe Valley Berber Twist Valley Classic Twist

Fairfield Supreme Grandeur 40 Heather Twist Design Heather Twist Supreme Pembridge Twist Portman Scala Scala Solutions Startwist Elite

Edel Telenzo Hercules Lawrence Lima Puma

Cormar Stock Carpets Apollo Berwick 40/50 Forest Hills Living Naturals Malabar Textures Natural Berber Twist Oaklands 32/42/50 Primo Choice Primo Delight Primo Plus Primo Tweeds Primo Ultra Sensation Heather Sensation Original Sensation New Feeling Town & Country

Balta Stock Carpets Gala Cord Stainsafe Shepherd Twist Marrakesh

Beauleu International Dublin Elite Dublin Heathers Ranger

Lano Stock Carpets Bolero Fairfield Creation

Fibre Bonded Ecocord Supacord

Carpet Stock Tiles Alpha Line Ascot Beckenham Cheltenham Collection Clipper II Croydon Croydon Impact Heuga 727 (Interface) Keston Lafitte (Gradus) Latour (Gradus) Saturn Series Collection (Interface) Stock Underlays Blue Heaven Cirrus Cloud Nine Contract Cloud Nine Super Contract Cosi 8mm & 10mm Cumulus Durafit 500 Durafit 650 Xpress 8mm &10mm Goldtred Collection Heatflow Collection Nimbus Willow Green Roma Silver Lining Tredaire Elite Treadmore

REGIONAL MANAGER NORTHERN Rachel Sherwood 07801 762724

REGIONAL MANAGER SOUTHERN Dana Baldock 07801 762725

AREA MANAGERS NORTHERN Dave Lowman 07500 847758 North/East London, Beds, Bucks, Herts, Middlesex, Northants, Warwickshire, Wiltshire, Gloucestershire Phaedra Duncan 07738 329714 Berkshire, Oxfordshire Steve Osman 07919 128401 Essex, Cambs, Suffolk, Norfolk

AREA MANAGERS SOUTHERN Mirka Mihulcova 07500 847566 South/West London, W Sussex, Berks, Hants, Surrey Vicky Langley 07962 646847 Surrey, W Sussex, Hants, South/West London Paul Jeffery 07717 218024 South/East London, Kent, E Sussex

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Tel: 01422 374417 or 01422 371226 Fax: 01422 377452 Email: sales@edeltelenzocarpets.co.uk www.edeltelenzocarpets.co.uk Unit B7 Warhurst Road, Lowfields Business Park, Elland, W. Yorkshire HX5 9DF

GET BETTER ACQUAINTED WITH MAYFAIR This month we’d like to focus on Mayfair – another of our 2013 newcomers and one we think well worth your while getting to know better. We think Mayfair’s got real class – it not only looks fabulous, thanks to a lovely bubbly character (one of our addictive Bouclé textured looppiles) and eight stunning natural plain shades: Alabaster, Steam, Iron, Linen, Hazel, Russet and Carbon. It’s ultra practical too – 100% 3-ply wool with a pile weight of 1030gm/m2 fully Scotchgarded, moth proof, guaranteed anti-pill (that is, easy to vacuum with a normal upright cleaner). What’s not to like!

Mayfair

Money makes our world go around As we mentioned in last month’s edition – and will no doubt mention again – we have now taken all our financial account handling back in house – so you’ll be getting your invoices direct from us (very soon, by email rather than post, so we really do need appropriate email addresses from everyone!) and, yes, you’ll be paying us direct as well. So please make sure your accounts department sends any remittances and queries direct to Michael Stiff on m.stiff@edeltelenzocarpets.co.uk us – and if by post preferably to our NEW address otherwise they won’t arrive, which will cause all sorts of confusion and delays!

Mistaken identity Sorry Paul and Niall! Did you spot the deliberate mistake in last month’s page? Apologies to Paul Brewer, who was actually our agent in the picture we featured from the BGNFS. For some reason we mistook him for Niall Martin!

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OUR SALES TEAM Greater London as far as N. Circular on north side of Thames and as far as M25 on south side, Surrey, Middlesex, Sussex, Kent John A Constable T: 01622 685397 M: 07836 734322 E: john@jcagencies.co.uk Yorkshire & North Lincs John Alsop T: 01904 762471 M: 07860 572220 E: alsopagencies@yahoo.co.uk Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset Brendan Hart M: 07850 130221 E: a.b.hart@btinternet.com Lincs, Leics, Northants, Notts, Derbyshire, North East Jim Osborne M: 07738 642934 E: j.osborne@edeltelenzocarpets.co.uk Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire Niall Martin M: 07866 735772 E: niallmartin@msn.com South Wales, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire Andrew Jefferies M: 07831 457102 E: adj.agencies@btinternet.com Lancashire, Cumbria & Isle of Man John Rostron M: 07973 733208 E: johnrostron@aol.com East Anglia, Bedfordshire, Cambs, Essex, Herts, Norfolk, Suffolk Jonathan Hart T: 01621 817992 M: 07889 264466 E: jonathanhart66@hotmail.co.uk West Midlands Paul Brewer T: 0121 4277117 M: 07798 745181 E: paulbrewer1@hotmail.co.uk Greater Manchester, Cheshire, North Wales Philip Hambleton T: 01925 740050 M: 07966 397676 E: carpetphil@aol.com Scotland Tim Tindal T: 01436 671421 M: 07836 705620 E: ttcarpetagencies@aol.com Channel Islands, Isle of Wight John Eastlake T: 01323 896141 M: 07885 398858 E: john_eastlake@hotmail.co.uk Northern Ireland Gary O’Boyle M: 07831 220675 E: goboyle@ntlworld.com

YOUR HEAD OFFICE TEAM CONTACTS Chief Executive Phil Hartley M: 07711 407820 E: p.hartley@edeltelenzocarpets.co.uk Operations Manager: Lesley Inman M: 07703 337989 E: l.inman@edeltelenzocarpets.co.uk

Tel: +44 (0)845 644 9090 local call rate

Fax:+44 (0)845 644 9191 info@westonhammer.com www.hammercarpets.com

BESPOKE DESIGN CARPET FROM HAMMER CARPETS You may not have heard of them but Hammer Carpets in Denmark are the largest manufacturer of Colortec bespoke design carpets in the world. Colortec is a state of the art tufting machine that uses computer controlled technology to manufacture any design in a maximum of 8 colours. This tried and tested manufacturing method is up to 10 times faster than Axminster and exactly replicates the appearance, unlike a printed design carpet. If you would like more details of this type of carpet and to find out how competitive and easy to use it can be then please call your Sales Agent or our Sales office who will be happy to help. Below: Colortec bespoke carpets used in the cabins and suites onboard Cunardâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s flagship Queen Mary 2.

Jacs Designer tonal loop pile in 100% Wool available in 4m and 5m widths. Natural Lines Super luxurious 100% Wool loop pile available in 4m and 5m

Supreme Boucle Our best selling level loop 100% Wool product available in

widths.

Las Vegas A chunky luxurious loop pile in 100% Wool available in 4m and 5m

Queen Tweed A fine heavy domestic berber loop pile in 100% Wool available

widths.

12 up to the minute colours in both 4m and 5m widths.

in 4m and 5m widths.

Sisal Boucle and Sisal Berber Natural fibre textured loop pile ranges in

Denver A stylish heavy domestic tonal loop pile in 100% Wool, available in 4m

two styles.

and 5m widths.

The Stone Fibre Collection Our unique flat woven quality in many

Oklahoma A heavy domestic berber loop pile in 100% Wool available in 4m

fashion styles and colours available in 4m and 5m widths.

and 5m widths.

Orlando A chunky loop quality with a thick latex backing for a luxurious feel.

Supreme Stripe A heavy domestic tonal stripe in 100% Wool loop pile.

OUR UK SALES TEAM Mr Ron Fewery Tel: 07976 244892 London, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire. Mr Steve Acton Tel: 07957 836207 Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, Surrey, Dorset. Mr Gary Foster Tel: 07515 283872 East Anglia, Northamptonshire.

Mr Martin Lees Tel: 07522 740954 North Wales, Lancashire, Yorkshire, Tyneside. Mr Derek Boyd Tel: 07940 320708 Scotland. Mr Lee Palmer Tel: 07774 101640 Channel Islands.

Mr Jonathan Gorman Tel: 07815 121660 Northern Ireland. Mr Mark Garbett Tel: 07840 664757 Bristol & the West Country. Mr Keith Stevens Tel: 07710 160166 Midlands & South Wales.

Please visit our website at www.hammercarpets.com for online cutting requests and more information on our products, or telephone 0845 644 9090 (local rate) to speak to one of our telephone sales team

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FlooringNews Sensational extra Hot on the heels of the hugely successful Sensation Original and New Feeling ranges comes Sensation Heathers, a new member of Cormar’s Easy Clean carpet family.

Made on 1/8th gauge, Sensation Heathers is another heavyweight carpet, using the two-fold specialised yarn to create a lustrous, luxurious handle. The new addition comes in the same easy-clean fibre, 100% Luxelle polypropylene, for a supersoft touch and stain resistant properties.

Available in a choice of 10 fashionable heather shades, from traditional stone beiges and browns to contemporary neutrals and greys, the carpet is ideal for all around the home. Dirt and stain resistant and bleach cleanable, it is available in both four and five metre widths. Says Cormar’s marketing director, David Cormack: “Sensation has been a real winner for both Cormar and our customers. It’s unique tactile feel, the fact that it is simple to clean, easy to live with, and tremendous value-for-money, has meant that it has been a real success story. It seemed the obvious next step to introduce a heather collection, from the ‘same stable’ to give our customers even greater choice.” All Cormar’s stain resistant polypropylene carpets, wool twists, wool loop carpets are produced on site at its Lancashire mills and distributed in the UK and Eire via its own delivery fleet.

T 01204 881234

www.cormarcarpets.co.uk

Durham duo Whitestone Weavers’ new pure wool pairing Durham County Loop and Durham Velvet offer retailers two distinct ranges designed for particular market segments. Launched under the Hugh MacKay brand, the high quality offering will appeal to discerning consumers seeking luxurious textures to complete home interiors.

While new Durham County Loop lends itself to the rustic natural look with its chunky finish and muted earth tones; Durham Velvet’s deep cut pile and exquisite colours create a sumptuous feel underfoot and the perfect finishing touch to a sophisticated room setting.

“Though they share the same namesake, Durham County Loop and Durham Velvet are two completely different carpets that we’ve purposely brought together to champion contrasting textures,” said Whitestone Weavers’ Managing Director, Steve Byrne. “We’ve satisfied both ends of the shopper spectrum with a shabby chic option versus a more traditional flooring style brought bang up to date with a stand-out colour selection.” New Durham Velvet is a 100% New Zealand wool product offering an exceptionally plush palette. From beiges and greys at the muted end of the spectrum through to a dramatic black, the full 20-strong colour bank has been carefully selected to appeal to all tastes and decors.

Sister range Durham County Loop features a superb broad stripe, plus plain and Berber finishes. A pure wool 3-ply loop, its heavy duty composition lends itself to high footfall zones in domestic and contract settings. Available in 4m, 5m and now 1m widths, the latter option is new for 2013 due to retailer demand. Ideal for stairways and other feature areas Whitestone is one of the few manufacturers to make these narrower cuts available in the popular striped designs.

T 01429 892 555 www.whitestone.co.uk from The Stocklists

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Joy story The brand new collection of bespoke rugs by Lano Carpets brings Joy to residential interiors not only by name, but also by nature with its unique custom-made service. Providing designers and specifiers working in the high-end residential market with a bespoke felt-backed rug service, Joy is also ideal for retailers looking to provide customers with a unique and completely personalised shopping experience.

Designed to meet all tastes and budgets, the collection is divided into four different styles, Natura, Natura Luxe, Essence and Victoria.

Suiting those looking for a natural look, Natura and Natura Luxe are crafted from a blend of bamboo yarn, and the fine cut pile of Natura and the luxury velvet finish of Natura Luxe provide the perfect combination of comfort and sustainability. For those that prefer a lavish look, the silk-effect polyamide yarns used in Essence and Victoria gently reflect the light to create an opulent feel. The soft saxony of Essence is sure to have widespread appeal, and the thicker shag pile of Victoria will add a real sense of luxury to interiors.

“The Joy collection is ideal for designers and retailers looking to meet the needs of discerning customers,” comments Heidi Debakker, product manager, Lano Carpets. “With the ability to specify any rug in a wide array of sizes, Joy is perfect for spaces large and small. In four very different designs with varying price points, Joy will suit a variety of projects, and all fibres used are of the finest quality for guaranteed quality and performance.” Rugs are dispatched for delivery 2-3 weeks after order receipt, and the Joy collection can be displayed in stores and showrooms in a sleek monochrome POS box unit.

T 00800 5266 5266

www.lano.com

Heckmondwike’s 19th hole A Country Club in Hertfordshire has experienced a surge in wedding bookings and an increased uptake in golf memberships after a stylish new carpet from Heckmondwike was installed as part of a complete renovation. Following a re-design of the golf facilities at Bushey Country Club, 152m2 of Sticks & Stones Fibre Bonded carpet was specified by ID-Architecture in Charcoal to provide an attractive yet durable flooring solution for the busy golf club. These hardwearing specialist entrance carpet tiles were used throughout the golf changing rooms, lobby, members lounge and café because it is able to withstand the wear and tear caused by heavy footfall, spiked golf shoes and dirt brought in from the golf course. Abby Chandler, Marketing Manager for Heckmondwike FB, said: “Sticks & Stones was the perfect choice for Bushey Country Club, as it has very appealing aesthetics, yet can withstand the high traffic of this busy club, which has almost two thousand members. Since the golf club is also used as a wedding venue, customers will have peace of mind that the floor will look its best on their special day, whatever the weather outside.” Heckmondwike FB carpets and carpet tiles are available with full technical support, as part of the service. All fibre bonded products are manufactured by Heckmondwike FB at its base in West Yorkshire, where the company is fully certified to ISO 14001, as part of its commitment to sustainability.

T 01924 406161 www.heckmondwike-fb.co.uk

Ask Axminster Following the deal to secure the future of the Axminster Carpets, the company has announced a new retailer support programme. With a commitment to its extensive UK retailer network, Axminster’s new management team is keen to demonstrate its collaborative approach and open communication to encourage involvement from retailers in shaping the new Axminster business. The initial support package includes new consumer brochure literature which has a clean and fresh style designed to appeal to today’s consumers. An updated trade price list is also being issued to retailers. The Axminster team is continually improving stock levels with a view to achieving two week availability across the ranges in the next couple of months. Axminster Carpets has also invested in expanding its customer service team to ensure consistent delivery of high standards of response from knowledgeable people who are passionate about the Axminster brand. The team has many years' experience and they are happy to help and advise retailers and their customers. The business is looking to develop a retailer panel to encourage feedback and participation in future brand development. Retailers interested in registering their interest should go to: www.axminster-carpets.co.uk/support. Any retailer that hasn’t received a retailer pack, please email Ralph Ford at r.ford@axminster-carpets.co.uk

T 01297 32244 www.axminster-carpets.co.uk 34 July 2013

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Spectra’s special look The brand new Spectra collection of luxury vinyl planks from leading online retailer UK Flooring Direct has just been launched with incredibly realistic wood-inspired designs and unbeatable performance qualities.

Available in nine on-trend colourways, including the calming pale White Oak right through to the rich tones of Double Smoked Oak and Midnight Oak, one of the major reasons for this luxury vinyl collection’s popularity is its sheer choice and variety. Seven designs come in a standard plank format at 152mm wide, with the Aged Oak and Country Oak choices extra wide at 230mm across for an even more authentic and rustic look. Simple to install thanks to a ‘click’ system, Spectra floors are ideal for fitters working on fastturnaround projects. Suitable for both heavy domestic and light commercial use, all designs come with 20-year residential and 10-year commercial warranties for complete peace of mind. “Spectra is a versatile collection and its floors have already been purchased for a whole host of locations,” comments Josh Ashby, commercial director, UK Flooring Direct. “Great for projects requiring floor materials that are easy to clean and maintain, as well as for moisture-prone areas such as bathrooms and kitchens.”

Offering fantastic value without compromising on quality, Spectra floors feature a protective wear layer to combat high traffic use. With bevelled edges on all four sides for ultimate authenticity, these stunning planks are setting the benchmark high for luxury vinyl click flooring. Created by the specialist UK Flooring Direct in-house design team, each Spectra floor is completely exclusive to the online retailer.

T 0844 327 0000

www.ukflooringdirect.co.uk

Nature at your feet

IVC takes the lead

QEP have launched a range of 12 beautiful and expressive cork flooring finishes to suit individual homes & tastes. The style, charm & sophistication of these genuine natural designs from Wicanders Cork Flooring creates an atmosphere full of authenticity and character.

The IVC Group is continuing to establish itself as a force to be reckoned with following the recent announcement that the company has finalised the acquisition of Trinterio, including the Balterio laminate flooring division and MDF panel manufacturer Spanolux.

Wicanders have been producing cork flooring since 1868 - inspired by nature's purest values and using avant-garde technologies to provide high quality, ecofriendly and stylish flooring. Key benefits are that cork is comfortable to walk on, warm and quiet under foot; durable and easy to clean with an integrated cork underlay; and environmentally friendly - nature at your feet!

This achievement means that the IVC Group is well on its way to becoming a global smooth and hard flooring player, with manufacturing ability now in the cushion flooring, LVT and laminate product categories.

Wicanders cork flooring has been developed over the years to provide the perfect match between beauty, comfort and the highest standards of durability. With cork comfort floors there is no need to invest in extra underlay to improve sound and thermal properties. Natural cork cells are perfect sound absorbers and insulators.

“This latest news from the IVC Group cements our ambition to become the leading manufacturer in the smooth flooring category,” comments Jan Vergote, CEO, IVC Group. “Balterio joins our already very successful residential and commercial lines, and we are committed to running it as an independent division to ensure diversification and to preserve its unique appeal.”

This core cork layer, due to its resilient qualities, has the ability to bounce back from hard impacts, which makes it very robust and increases the life span of the flooring.

“We have cemented our reputation as one of the market-leading manufacturers in the cushion, LVT and resilient floor markets, and now it seems only natural for us to expand into new territories.

Combining traditional and modern features, cork comfort floors are made of a unique multilayer structure. The top finishing layer of wear protection prevents scratches and provides stability, warmth and comfort under your feet.

T 01253 789180 www.vitrex.co.uk

Indeed, Balterio joins the popular residential cushion flooring collections Leoline and Avenue, the luxury vinyl tile brand Moduleo and the commercial resilient flooring ranges under the Itec Contract Floors brand, allowing the IVC Group to expand into completely different product lines and to therefore reach out to a larger market.

“Complementing our existing ranges as well as representing a great new opportunity, we will invest in Balterio to ensure it remains just as competitive,” concludes Jan Vergote. This acquisition brings the total turnover of the IVC Group to 530 million Euros.

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New on the block Following months of careful development, a brand new collection of stainresistant carpet tiles that has been designed to encourage creativity and deliver unique style to the home is now available from the Balta Group. Set to take the residential market by storm, Stain Block Home Tiles are available in four individual designs; Diamant; Diva; Natural and Vox. A tufted cut pile, Diamant provides a soft underfoot feel and a warm appearance, with the loop piles of Diva and Natural offering a more refined look and the modern velours pile of Vox delivering a sleek finish. In many different colours too, tiles can be mixed and matched to encourage homeowners to experiment with contrasting textures. Crafted from bleach-cleanable polypropylene, Stain Block Home Tiles are suitable for all rooms, including bathrooms and kitchens. “This is a completely new concept from the Balta Group and we expect it to capture the imaginations of homeowners nationwide,” comments Geert Vanden Bossche, marketing director, the Balta Group. “Stylish and unusual, Stain Block Home Tiles encourage the creation of unique floor surfaces, and they are also incredibly practical thanks to their easy cleanability and resilient nature.” A dedicated POS unit accompanies the collection, featuring a full-colour eye catching header and real-size samples for each design. The display is compact, standing 160cm tall by 90cm wide. Each carpet tile measures 50cm x 50cm and comes in a handy box that covers 5m2. T +32 56 62 2211 www.baltagroup.com

Step ahead Carpenter This summer, one of the world’s largest producers of PU underlay, Carpenter, will launch ProStep.

Designed to be the ultimate in heavy rated contract underlay, ProStep has been developed to compete with even the best crumb rubber products. Said Helen Rowberry, national sales manager: “We wanted to create a superior contract product that is a competitively priced, environmentally friendly alternative to crumb rubber and ProStep is the heaviest PU available in the market today.”

Suitable for contract use ProStep is an 8mm, 180kg/m3 density underlay, which is suitable for double stick applications.

Continued Helen: “We’re calling it the ultimate professional’s choice because it is. It has been designed with exact requirements for the commercial sector and fitters in mind. Like all PU underlay, ProStep is relatively lightweight, making it much easier than rubber to carry – a growing appeal with many fitters. It also offers excellent heat insulation and is highly resilient and flame retardant.” As with all Carpenter products, ProStep is made from recycled material. The company’s growing commitment to the environment saw the launch of a UK first underlay recycling scheme last year which currently operates in 22 regions, including Scotland.

T 01457 892418 www.carpenter.ltd.uk

Bring out the best in wood Mapei have launched their new Ultracoat Range to the UK market. Already established in Europe the comprehensive range offers a complete system of products to achieve the ultimate finish for wooden flooring. The range has varying characteristics, to bring out different features dependant on the wood species, the number of coats and the end result preferred. Ultracoat Aqua Plus is a filler of high residual solids content for mixing with sawdust for filling joints in wooden floors; Ultracoat Universal Base is a one-component, rapid-drying basecoat; Ultracoat Premium Base is a two-component base coat with high insulating properties; Ultracoat Easy Plus is a one-component polyurethane varnish suitable for floors with frequent pedestrian use; Ultracoat High Traffic is a two-component polyurethane varnish for floors subject to extremely high levels of pedestrian use; Ultracoat Oil is a natural drying solvent-free resin for treating wooden floors, giving a warm rustic effect finish; Ultracoat Oil Care is a natural drying resin oil for finishing floors treated with Ultracoat Oil to provide ongoing maintenance and refresh old floors and Ultracoat Universal Cleaner is a concentrated detergent for varnished or oiled wooden floors. Mapei’s Ultracoat Range helps to achieve both the mechanical and aesthetical requirements for wooden flooring, making the complete system ideal for a range of environments including; residential homes, commercial areas, gyms and sports floors. The Ultracoat products make up water-based systems with class B1 fl s1 and C fl s1 fire resistant certification; in addition they don’t contain any trace of NMP, a solvent which has proven to be a health risk because it continues to emit harmful substances even after application. T 0121 508 6970 www.mapei.co.uk 38 July 2013

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Company profile: Heckmondwike

Four decades of excellence in flooring With so many products manufactured overseas these days, it is satisfying to learn that some floorcoverings are still produced in the UK and that they are backed up by a tradition of excellence in quality manufacturing. For over 40 years, Heckmondwike FB has been producing high quality fibre bonded carpet and tiles to meet the needs of contractors, specifiers and end users.

The company has built its reputation by offering a comprehensive range of carpets which are manufactured to the highest quality standards and which offer durability and good value for money. This means they can be chosen with confidence, providing complete peace of mind for education, office, retail and care environments.

Heckmondwike FB’s product portfolio includes everything from entrance and transition area carpets and tiles, specialist tiles and mats, through to the Creative range, which offers inspirational design opportunities. Heckmondwike FB even offers the opportunity for customisation within its entrance area, with bespoke logos and designs to meet specific requirements.

Extensive product portfolio

The company is constantly innovating within its range to ensure customers can achieve unique and eyecatching designs in flooring, whilst having the reassurance of a floorcovering which is extremely durable and hardwearing.

Its technical support is second to none too. Heckmondwike FB works closely with flooring contractors and offers extensive resources and support, which includes full technical specifications, installation instructions and cleaning and maintenance guides.

Technical support

“For over 40 years, Heckmondwike FB has been producing high quality fibre bonded carpet and tiles to meet the needs of contractors, specifiers and end users.”

Heckmondwike Array - Oldham Academy North With sustainability such an important priority, Heckmondwike FB is fully accredited to BS EN ISO 14001: 2004, the environmental standard. This ensures that the company meets with industry codes of practice for sustainability, as well as quality, health, safety and business management systems. Heckmondwike FB is strongly committed to waste reduction, re-use and recycling in its manufacturing activities and throughout the life cycle of its products.

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The company has seen great success in pushing the boundaries in fibre bonded carpet to open up unique design opportunities. It is just 12 months since Heckmondwike FB launched Array, which features a smart linear pattern in a choice of six vibrant colours. Array blends easily with contrasting colour options from its Broadrib range and has had a tremendous response from both education and commercial customers.

Designer inspiration

Another popular range is Heckmondwike FB’s Montage, with its distinctive random-texture surface design, which is widely specified where aesthetics and performance are equally important. Montage is a creatively designed floorcovering that looks great yet can withstand the most demanding environments. Heckmondwike FB is your tried and trusted partner in fibre bonded carpet. With a wealth of experience in the education and commercial environments, plus an extensive portfolio of products to meet and satisfy a broad range of demands. The company’s catalogue is available for contractors to download from its website or order in hard copy, giving a quick and simple guide to all its product ranges.

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Natural combination The Heritage collection of real wood-topped cork flooring by Granorte combines two high quality natural materials to provide a completely unique surface choice for residential interiors. Delivering high style and offering fantastic benefits, Heritage floors appeal to consumers looking for an alternative to the mainstream.

Crown’s finer points

Heritage floors feature a 0.6mm thick real wood veneer surface atop a moisture-resistant fireboard that is sandwiched between a high-density agglomerated cork layer and an integrated cork underlay. Containing 28% pre-consumer recycled content, the Heritage collection is a great choice for eco-conscious homeowners and all floors are FSC accredited too for complete peace of mind.

The ever-popular Crown Floors collection not only provides retailers with a comprehensive and stylish carpet range, it also rewards them generously through the Crown Floors Loyalty Club, which awards points for every square metre of carpet sold. With regular points promotions on selected ranges, retailers can quickly see their points balance rise and with a whole range of luxury prizes available, the incentive to keep collecting is very high. Members can choose rewards from theatre tickets to designer sunglasses, the latest gadgets to delicious food hampers, high specification TVs to sports equipment. With a dedicated online portal at www.crownfloorsloyaltyclub.co.uk, where retailers can sign up and existing members can check their points balance and claim their free gifts, the Loyalty Club is easy to access to make it as simple as possible. “The Crown Floors Loyalty Club is our way of thanking our retailers and shop staff who work so hard to promote the Crown Floors collection to customers,” comments James Caldwell, UK sales coordinator, Crown Floors. “With such a great range of rewards to choose from, and with prizes updated regularly throughout the year, there is absolutely no reason not to sign up. I urge existing retailers who have not yet done so to visit the dedicated Loyalty Club website at www.crownfloorsloyaltyclub.co.uk and begin to watch their points add up!” T 0800 0773301 www.crownfloors.co.uk

“The beauty of natural wood has long been a major appeal for homeowners, but many are now realising the greater benefits it can offer when combined with a cork base,” comments Paulo Rocha, product manager, Granorte. “Offering stylish good looks as well as helping to facilitate a healthier and more sustainable environment, the Heritage collection is gathering pace as a real alternative to traditional hardwood flooring.”

In a choice of 16 decors, with a variety of real wood species to choose from, including oak, cherry, walnut, teak, ash and maple, the sheer abundance of styles ensures that there is a design to suit all tastes and design schemes. Available in a standardised plank format of 116.4cm x 19.4 with a 10.5mm thickness for an authentic look, Heritage provides the stunning aesthetics associated with wooden floors with many other advantages.

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www.granorte.co.uk

Fund-raisers riding high September will see Designer Contracts fitters, ex-Scottish and Irish footballers, Frank McGarvey and Patrick Bonner take to the roads on a mission to raise money for a charity set up in memory of late Scottish International footballer, Tommy Burns. The charity bike ride, in aid of the Tommy Burns Skin Cancer Trust, will see cyclists visit all 12 Premier League football clubs in Scotland. It starts at the most northerly, Ross County FC in Ross-shire, moving down the country, until reaching the final destination at Kilmarnock – in total cycling 500 miles over a week-long period. Said Kenny Collins, general manager at Designer Contracts Scotland: “The ride is a fantastic opportunity to increase awareness of the issues surrounding skin cancer and earn vital funds for the charity.” Tommy Burns died in 2008 at the age of 51 after being diagnosed with skin cancer in 2006. The Tommy Burns Skin Cancer Trust charity was set up by his family after his death to help raise money and build awareness of the disease. The ride will start on 11 September and will finish on 18 September. If you would like to make a donation towards the charity please contact Kenny Collins at Designer Contracts – 01324 676100. Designer Contracts is the UK’s leading supplier of floorcoverings to the new build sector with 12 regional facilities in the UK. As well as floorcoverings, the company sells curtain and blind, furniture and lighting packs and also has a show home design division. T 01246 854577 www.designercontracts.com 40 July 2013

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Skills on show in Solihull FloorSkills training centre is opening its doors on Friday the 12th July to anyone with an interest in the flooring industry.

The training centre based in Solihull, Birmingham offers a wide range of floor covering courses across many subject and skill levels. The centre in a recent training provider partnership inspection, achieved an ‘Outstanding’ Ofsted report and it is something they are very proud of. FloorSkills also boasts having an apprenticeship programme that has more learning hours than any other flooring apprenticeship in the country.

The superiority of these achievements is something FloorSkills hopes to demonstrate on the open day. Director of Training, Matt Bourne says: “We are proud of our training centre and want to celebrate all the work that has gone into it, not just by FloorSkills staff but also manufacturers. The open day gives manufacturers a chance to show their products off to the trade and also let anyone who may be interested in coming on a FloorSkills course the opportunity to have a look around the training centre.”

The list of manufactures involved in the day is extensive. Brands including Mflor, Tarkett, Bosch, Hanson, Mapei and Blaklader are included amongst others, with many providing discounts across their product ranges on the day. FloorSkills are promising an informative day for all those who come and there will be both product and tool demonstrations from both their in house trainers and the brands associated with the centre. FloorSkills will also be celebrating the achievement of having all nine of their floor laying courses accredited by Cskills Awards. Henrietta Hopkins, developer at Cskills Awards, who has been working closely with FloorSkills throughout the process says: “To receive this recognition, Floorskills have undergone a rigorous approval process where the content of their courses and processes they use in association with them have been thoroughly checked. People wanting to take one of Floorskills’ accredited courses can be assured that the training they receive will be of a very high standard.”

Training manager of FloorSkills, Daniel Fairhurst is proud of the centre’s newest achievement. “It’s great news not only for FloorSkills but also installers. They will be given the chance to get more than just a certificate of attendance and will be able to put their skills to the test and become an accredited installer.

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www.floorskills.co.uk

Master class With a reputation firmly established for providing new and experienced flooring installers across the country with first-class training, the Quick-Step Academy’s most popular course to date is the Master Installer programme, and for good reason.

Open to professional floor fitters up and down the country with at least two year’s experience of wood and laminate installations, the prestigious Master Installer course gives successful enrolees the eligibility to join the government-backed TrustMark scheme and one year’s free membership to the National Institute of Carpet and Floorlayers (NICF). It is these incredible benefits that mean that places on the course fill up fast.

The comprehensive course is structured around three intensive days, building upon existing knowledge of evaluations, screeds and adhesives as well as the technicalities of more intricate fittings. On successful completion of the course, trainees will have their full company details listed on the consumer-facing website www.quick-step.co.uk. Receiving in excess of 380,000 visitors per year, this the ideal platform to promote the Master Installer message to interested potential customers. “It is clear that the Master Installer course is one of the most intensive, comprehensive and rewarding programmes of its kind in the UK,” comments Darren Robinson, training and development manager, Quick-Step Academy. “Costing just £529 for all the benefits listed above, as well as ongoing marketing and sampling support and access to branded van stickers, work clothes and discounted tools, we are seeing a definite increase in the number of installers across the UK choosing to invest in the course and boost their businesses. It is so important for fitters to stay ahead of, and set themselves apart, from the competition, and the benefits that Master Installers offer homeowners is a sure-fire way of doing so.”

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OPEN DAY FloorSkills are pleased to announce the official open day of our training centre on 12th July 2013. We encourage anyone with an interest in the flooring industry to come along. The day shows our training does not just finish when an installer leaves the course and we welcome all previous trainees to the event to see demonstrations of new products and techniques. FloorSkills offer a wide range of floor covering courses across many subject and skill levels and our apprenticeship programme has more learning hours than any other flooring apprenticeship in the country. We also recently achieved an ‘Outstanding’ in a training provider partnership Ofsted inspection, something we are extremely proud of. We are also celebrating the achievement of having all nine of our floor laying courses accredited by Cskills Awards, the internationally recognised awarding organisation of CITB. The accreditation will mean that all attendees of our courses will have met the high standards of both Cskills Awards and FloorSkills. It will give the candidates the chance to put their knowledge to the test and show clientele and employers their true worth. For further information about the open day or what we can offer for your training needs, visit our website or call us on 01564 703900

FloorSkills invite you to the oﬃcial open day on Friday 12th July. We are celebrating our courses becoming fully accredited by Cskills – the awarding body of CITB.

COURSES AVAILABLE

• Sub-Floor Preparation Level 1 - 1 day course

• LVT - Luxury Vinyl Tile Level 1 - 2 day course

• LVT - Luxury Vinyl Tile Level 2 - 3 day course

• LVT Click Level 1 - 2 day course • Domestic Sheet Vinyl Level 1 - 2 day course

• Commercial Vinyl Level 2 - 3 day course • Carpet Fitting Level 1 - 3 day course • Carpet Fitting Level 2 - 4 day course • Laminate and Engineered Wood Level 1

So why not come and join us? It promises to be an informative day, showcasing a number of leading manufacturers and associations across the trade with many product and tool demonstrations. Just some of the well known names attending the open day include: Mflor, Bosch, Tarkett, Hanson, Mapei, Rewmar, BWFA, Quantum, Spotnails, Tramex, Blaklader amongst many more. There will be many discounts on tools and clothing, including substantial savings on Tramex moisture metres. There will be a FREE BBQ and DRINK for all. Everyone in attendance will also be entered into our Prize Draw.

- 2 day course

Or why not try one of our bespoke courses tailor made to suit your training needs?

Call Matt or Dave on 01526 703900 or 01709 749062 info@flooringassessments.com

Brand new Floorwise To ensure greater brand continuity throughout its extensive portfolio, and following months of development, the Floorwise Group is now ready to reveal exciting new branding that builds upon the strength of its name.

As Richard Bailey, managing director, Floorwise, explains; “The Floorwise brand has become synonymous with high quality and great value thanks to the reliability of each and every one of our products. As the supplier of choice for hundreds of fitters and retailers in both the commercial and residential arenas, we now feel it is time to capitalise on our success and give greater emphasis to our own brand in both the names of our products and their packaging. Floorwise is a name to proud of and we want to ensure that it is the first thing that is visible so our customers know that they are choosing a product that they can trust.”

The underlay range, one of the most popular collections from Floorwise, will be the first to transform under the new brand guidelines. With packaging fully redesigned to allow for greater prominence of the Floorwise name, the new collection features a total of nine overhauled qualities, including the new entrylevel product Floorwise Initio at seven-mm thick, and Floorwise Supreme sitting at the top end of the collection thanks to its super high density and 11-mm thickness.

Brand new carpet hanging samples will be produced to allow retailers to showcase the new underlays in a consumer-focused format that also allows sell-up opportunities across the ranges. “We are confident that the new branding will bring greater unity to the look and feel of our products, and are already rolling it out to all other lines within the Floorwise portfolio,” continues Richard.

T 01509 673974 www.floorwise.co.uk

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Avenue The new Titanium XT collection from Avenue floors is aimed at both residential installations as well as small commercial applications that require light to general suitability, such as hotel bathrooms, assisted housing facilities and local retail outlets, Titanium XT is ideal for retailers looking to branch out into contract market. T 0800 032 3970 www.avenuefloors.co.uk

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Beauflor a brand of Beaulieu Flooring Solutions, Europeâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest floorcovering manufacturing group, has recently extended its collection of cushioned vinyl products for residential and commercial applications. The new Beauflor collection demonstrates the Beauflor ethos of combining strength, beauty and low maintenance into one cost effective flooring solution. T +32 56 67 66 00 www.beauflor.com www.beaulieuflooringsolutions.com

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J2 Flooring is the latest, profitable alternative in Luxury Vinyl Flooring, available to exclusive retailers. The Rustic Textures Collection offers 6 popular wood decors. Each dĂŠcor comes in realistic wide planks with a textured finish and a 12 year guarantee. T 01704 536 421 www.j2flooring.com

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Polyflor The Secura collection has been developed to enhance interiors with designs that reflect the natural beauty of wood, stone and stylish abstract finishes. Manufactured at the Teesside plant which has long been recognised by retailers and consumers as producing the highest quality printed vinyl flooring, the collection of 26 colours is available in 2, 3 and 4 metre widths and features a 0.35mm wear layer and R10 slip resistance making it suitable for both heavy domestic and light commercial applications. T 0161 767 2551 www.polyflor.com

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Leoline Changing Roomz collection is created for homeowners who appreciate a different take on flooring. Consisting of 20 styles, including rich and glossy wood-effect styles such as Spotted Gum that sit alongside striking monochrome Alicante tiles, barcode stripes and brightly patterned mosaic-look Milo, Changing Rooms has a style to suit all tastes and the collection is available in a choice of two, three, or four metre widths to help avoid visible seams and reduce the need for cutting to size. T 0800 032 3970 www.leoline.co.uk

Earthwerks offers sustainable luxury vinyl flooring with high performance and superb appearance. The Tempo Clic collection is low gloss with a highly embossed finish for absolute realism. Available in plank and tile, the collection uses the Unilin click technology for a floating floor that is easy to install over new or exisitng floors. T 07935 786705 www.earthwerks.co.uk

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Tarkett Natural Walnut from Tarkettâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s new Luxury Vinyl Collection - iD Inspiration 70. A stunning collection of stone and mineral look tiles and wood effect planks that will give any room the wow factor. Practical and hard-wearing, with a 0.7mm wear layer, iD Inspiration is ideal for both domestic and commercial environments. T 01622 854040 www.tarkett.co.uk

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Victoriaâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Luxury Flooring (VLF) presents Mode â&#x20AC;&#x201C; a modern and stylish floor finish available in a stunning selection of wood and stone designs to compliment any interior space. Backed by a globally recognised and proven Uniclic patented technology, Mode is a quick to install floating floor system, the practical choice for new installations and ideal for renovations, when time is an essential consideration. Aged Chestnut is just one of the stunning designs available in the Mode click flooring range. The ideal choice especially as this product collection is easy to install without the need for adhesive and minimal sub floor preparation. T 01562 749315 www.victorialuxuryflooring.com

The British Wool column Summer time and the living is easy…with wool

Music and summer days are a natural pair, garden door open, barbecue on and yes, of course, the threat of a short shower!! This is the UK after all and we have to be practical, so the parasol is replaced by the golf umbrella!

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Wool in the meantime is an all-weather fibre and one that takes the humid heat out of a day by responding to the climate in the room. The cool evening is made so much nicer by the light wool jacket and in so many ways wool steps up to the changing moods of the British climate. Benefits on the floor – give wool a distinct edge in the UK with its unreliable seasons - remember this is the inside/outside time of year when we perhaps don’t use the doormat so much – and yet wool will clean up so easily with the vacuum preventing the hard work associated with maintaining a dust free hard floor. Practicality and performance are its standard. The fact that wool holds dust in its top surface – wool fibres have a scaly surface which captures minute particles that would otherwise float in the air - until collected by the vacuum cleaner is also a distinct advantage for the allergy sufferer as the pollen count and seasonal dust rises. These less known benefits of wool carpets are a huge asset in the home if you have somebody prone to allergy of this kind.

Designers say wool and colour is on the rise

The best-selling collection of the world renowned fabric company – Sanderson, is a British Wool range called Heritage. It takes the influences of the heathery tones that British Wool does well and pairs it with the stunning plaid designs that captivate consumers season after season. Plaids sell well throughout the year apparently and the summer is no deterrent to wool fabrics for the home. Interestingly, designers attending an event held at Sanderson’s Head Office in June commented that wool is definitely on the rise and there is a great demand from consumers. Colours and Shades were also discussed and the trend for different colours caused thought provoking discussion. As while whole areas of the South east can be cream and neutral, designers and showroom owners said it was interesting how certain colours were stronger in certain areas. They commented on the rise of bold colour and the more eclectic styles – such as Vintage in London and around the country and nautical themes in coastal areas were being challenged by quirky bohemian styles with lots of colour. London which is often safe in terms of colour was being more adventurous and bold these days apparently and there was talk of a seventies influence at play with browns and oranges becoming more popular.

Ulster Carpets adds new colours to Velvet Collection

Stunning choice is on offer within the portfolio of woven wiltons from Ulster Carpets and it has been further enhanced with the addition of five new colourways to their Ulster Velvet range. One of the finest wilton products on offer, Ulster Velvet is luxurious wool-rich flooring that looks and feels as its name suggests; smooth, with a texture akin to velvet and a very classy look for the home. The five new shades created: Cloister, Velvet Collection by Dovecote, Mead, Mullion and Mushroom will further enhance the extensive colour palette of Ulster Carpets velvets available. Ulster Velvet is woven in an 80% wool, 20% nylon yarn blend and is suitable for extra heavy wear. Available in 5 colour matching widths: 5m, 4m, 3m, 2m and 1m, which help to reduce waste and save on costs.

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Wool wears well in the summer The affluent second home owners often were much more adventurous in their weekend retreat as their customers tended to use these weekend spaces to express their personality more and would often want to use brave shades and more pattern. Tactile fabrics and flooring was increasingly important and as most of these designers were also buying carpet and rugs for clients – they had a fairly good grasp of the wool consumer. Is it possible that beige may be getting a bit of a run for its money…. now there’s a thought!

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SHOWTIME IN SOLIHULL

Buying groups are all about better business and the Solihull show has added to the benefits of membership for many retailers who are looking for competitive advantage across the full range of products. The Buying Groups’ National Flooring Show takes place in May each year and has grown from strength to strength since the various buying groups agreed to collaborate on the project three years ago. Hundreds of retailers from all the major UK buying groups now attend and the event has become very dynamic. “There is no doubt that this year’s BGNFS in Solihull has been a tremendous success. There was a fantastic buzz about the event,” says Mike Symonds of buying group SMG. ”Post show feedback from both our members and suppliers has confirmed this very positive feeling.” The success is partly due to its popularity with manufacturers. The relatively small stand spaces and modular format keeps their costs down and 69 suppliers welcome the opportunity to meet a good cross section of their customers.

“Yet again the suppliers raised the bar in the presentation of their products and the number of new range launches that are now being coordinated to coincide with the BGNFS was at an all time high,” said Mike. “May is a perfect time to preview new products and make purchases in time for the peak season.”

“This show is dedicated and focussed on independent retailers resulting in a more productive and intimate atmosphere to those both visiting and exhibiting,” said Richard Moore of the Associated Carpet Group. “The show helps us all make more informed decisions with regards to suppliers, products and displays and generally will help us to evaluate our business for the future.”

“There is no doubt that this year’s BGNFS in Solihull has been a tremendous success. There was a fantastic buzz about the event” Mike added: “As a ringing endorsement of the growing momentum behind the show this year SMG members travelled from as far afield as Fraserburgh, Aberdeenshire to Helston, Cornwall. This is the only show that can deliver the top 69 suppliers in the flooring industry and this was reflected in an increase in SMG members attending.” The event is organised by a consortium of ACG, BRM, Metro Group and SMG together with Flooring One whose immaculate exhibition venue at Cranmore Park in Solihull hosts the show. Entrance is strictly limited to members of affiliated buying groups who register to attend in advance.

The buying groups hope that this exclusive access to what is a highly successful showcase of the very latest in the market will prompt an increase in their membership, helping the retailers explore new opportunities in this tight economic climate. Reviews of the latest launches follow on pages 56 to 61 with the remainder reported in our June issue which is always available online at www.thestocklists.com

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SHOWTIME IN SOLIHULL Vorwerk Visitors to the Buying Groups’ National Flooring Show in Solihull were able to view the striking patterns and designs that make up the trendinspiring Fascination Collection by Vorwerk Carpets.

Consisting of a multitude of broadloom carpet styles as well as bespoke rugs and moveable carpet tiles, the Fascination Collection has received worldwide acclaim since its launch to the residential market last year. With a total of 417 variations, this range appealed to retailers looking to offer the ultimate in diversity to customers who demand only the most vivid and high-impact carpet styles for their homes.

Four distinct collections, Universal Gloss, Balanced Pureness, Private Treasures and Design Unlimited have been carefully considered in order to appeal to varied design tastes and to provide a high-impact look to transform all decoration schemes. Particular highlights include the shaggy Flow carpet, with its undulating texture combining with exposed mesh backing, and the vibrant Modena Design Jardin that makes all fusty floral carpets retreat into the shade with its contemporary graphic flower design that is screen printed to ensure exceptional colour clarity.

“The Fascination Collection has proved extremely popular with retailers looking to provide customers with high-end carpet styles that have a luxurious texture and break boundaries in terms of design,” comments Ian Hammond, UK sales director, Vorwerk Carpets. “The Buying Groups’ National Flooring Show allowed us to showcase these beautiful designs to retailers and prove why Vorwerk carpets are a cut above the rest when it comes to interpreting and setting interior trends.”

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www.vorwerkcarpets.co.uk

Mohawk International Visitors to the Buying Groups’ National Flooring Show were impressed by the latest high quality carpet styles from Mohawk, including the luxurious SmartStrand Silk and a selection of superb value EverStrand roll ranges crafted from fibre created from 100% recycled plastic bottles.

Launching as roll ranges at the show to enable retailers to provide unbeatable value, Discovery, Endeavour, Shooting Star, Canyon and Grand Canyon EverStrand carpet offer the fantastic performance qualities associated with EverStrand fibre.

In a range of colours and textures, including the shaggy Discovery and the smooth Canyon and Grand Canyon, all EverStrand roll ranges feature a hardwearing 2-ply construction and offer lifetime stain protection alongside 10 year wear and texture warranties for ultimate peace of mind.

Also proudly on display at the show, the Ultimate SmartStrand display enticed retailers with its impressive size and eye-catching lifestyle photography. Housing the entire SmartStrand collection, including the latest textured offerings Dramatic Flair and Cascade Forest, as well as the super-soft SmartStrand Silk, the display unit proved to be the ideal POS for retailers looking to expand their product portfolio. “The Buying Groups’ National Flooring Show was incredibly successful for us this year as we have really listened to retailers’ demands for costeffective, eco-friendly and high-performance carpet styles in line with current consumer trends,” comments Howard Lindsay, RVP International Sales UK, Ireland, Iceland and South Africa, Mohawk Carpets. “Having a selection of EverStrand carpet styles available as roll ranges ensures we can continue to offer members high quality and stylish ranges at a very effective price point, and with the diverse choice of styles available, most design tastes will be catered for.”

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Lano NV Visitors to this year’s Buying Groups’ National Flooring Show were able to view a whole host of luxurious residential carpet collections from Lano that focus on offering performance, style and comfort.

Designed for retailers looking to entice discerning shoppers, the Ultimo residential collection by Lano Carpets impressed visitors with its stunning range of designs. Comprising a total of 13 carefully selected styles, the range includes carpets crafted from the finest of fibres, including the 100% pure New Zealand wool Mayfair Velvet and its contract-rated sister Mayfair Velvet Supreme, as well as the silky and sustainable Bamboo Luxe, which is spun from a high-quality bamboo blend.

With many textures to choose from, including lavish shag piles and sophisticated loop and twist piles, the Ultimo collection ticks all the boxes.

Other ranges on show included the just-launched custom-made Joy rug collection, which allows for the creation of bespoke felt-backed rugs in any size to suit a variety of interiors and comes in a choice of fibres, including a natural bamboo blend and a lavishly silky polyamide. The brand new Corona carpet, part of Lano’s Easy Care collection, was also well-received by visitors. In a colour palette of 10 natural shades and with a soft, shaggy finish, this is one carpet that is set to have all-round appeal.

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Brontë Carpets Brontë is probably thought of as a bit posh – superb quality, any width, any colour – but they are a problem solver and a waste beater says Sales Manager Andrew Broughton. “People think of us for jobs over 5m but it is the difficult shapes we are really good at – we can make exactly to size. People can put their money into the carpet they want and not the waste they don’t.” The custom shape business is growing as retailers recognize its potential and apart from cost considerations, the approach makes fitting much easier and quicker – with lighter carpets for large installations and less risk of damage to décor in smart locations; narrow widths means less waste.

Personalised colour is also popular with customers bringing in paints, fabrics and wallpapers to match to but the company accepts any source for a favourite shade and a jumper, a vase and a pair of slippers have all figured in the specification for uniquely dyed carpet.

T 01282 862736 www.brontecarpets.co.uk

Asiatic Carpets Asiatic is a smart judge of trends in the rug sector and continues to introduce contemporary best sellers into the market. The latest example is New Matrix, an Indian wool range with 46 designs with modern feel and on-trend colour palette.

There is something for everyone in the new range with bold bright options including strong florals plus geometric patterns and a range of multi-height textures to add depth to the designs. Viscose is used in some of the collection to introduce a subtle sheen.

“We pay close attention to the trends in the UK market,” said Asiatic’s Neil Farrell, “and our role is to respond to the current vogue and then lead the fashion a little to challenge consumers for their attention.”

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SHOWTIME IN SOLIHULL Ball & Young Ball & Young are flying the flag in a burst of patriotic point-of-sale and branding that is going down well in the UK and for the company’s export markets. “This has been a big push for us,” said B&Y’s Ann Shaw. “We’re proudly made in Britain and that is an important distinction on quality and service in the crowded market for underlay products.” The strength of the Cloud 9 brand has been bourne out increasingly in its ability to re-invent itself and the increasing success of the top end Connoisseur PU underlay in its striking black and white livery bears this out.

A market that is also doing well for the company is underfloor heating where the new Cloud 9 Radiance range has seen excellent uptake, especially in the commercial market. This new PU underlay is double stickable and, in line with Ball & Young’s creative approach to branding, comes with a striking purple lining!

T 01536 200502 www.underlay.com

Crucial Trading Crucial Trading aims to inspire in their own individual and eclectic way. They came to the Solihull show with a host of launches and the latest in literature which sets them well apart from the mainstream.

“We’re not for everyone and want to challenge the market, “ says Dawn Mallett. “But we work closely in partnership with our retailers who understand what’s different about us and can use that to fire the imagination of their customers.” An impressive new “look book” reflects that personality and gives an inspirational and educational tour of the Crucial Trading range of natural floorcoverings. An additional swatch book “with apologies to the indecisive” covers everything they do and the company has also completely re-built its website around the inspirational theme.

New POS with a rug stand that allows mix and match with the new range of colourful borders completes the marketing overhaul.

T 01675 435505 www.crucial-trading.com

Cavalier Carpets Cavalier has been taking a thoughtful new look at colour with two of its best selling ranges. “We are paying close attention to the trends in interior fashions and being more proactive in anticipating consumer demands,” says Cavalier’s Hans Lowe. Criterion Twist has retired four colours and added 10 to make its bank of 30 colours more contemporary while the Country Collection has added four new heathers. Shades of grey, aqua and rust are key players in the new palettes. A new launch for the show was Strata, a new stripe in six smart variations which adds to Cavalier’s loop pile ranges at a very competitive price. “We’ve listened carefully to what the market says it wants and this is it,” says Hans.

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Interfloor Interfloor exhibited their full range of PU, sponge and crumb rubber underlays, at the Buying Groups National Flooring Show, as well as over 400 accessory products including gripper, floor edgings, stair nosings, adhesives, tapes and tools. Steve Woodhead, Interfloor’s marketing director commented, “There is growing demand for high performance underlays in six key segments: premium comfort, premium durability, sound insulation, heat insulation, underfloor heating and wood and laminate underlays.” “Our best selling products include Tredaire Dreamwalk and Sensation, which are ideal for premium comfort and heat insulation; Duralay System 10 which, like all our crumb rubber underlays, has 100% recovery from indentations, Duralay Heatflow is perfect for underfloor heating; and Duralay Timbermate Excel is the leading noise reduction underlay for wood and laminate floors.”

T 01706 213131 www.interfloor.com

Wools of New Zealand Wools of New Zealand continue to ‘bang the drum’ for Laneve, the only fully traceable carpet wool, which is securing real traction in the market place, both with retailers and consumers.

Their new website, www.laneve.co.uk illustrates how they are using new media to both reach and educate consumers about the many benefits of wool and, ultimately, point them in the direction of a Laneve stockist. While already striking a cord with the environmentally conscious buyer, the scope and potential of Laneve as a fibre could be seen in the diversity of product on show from key partners such as Ulster, Brockway, Flock and Crucial Trading (pictured left). Also featured was Crumbwool, their environmentally friendly carpet underlay manufactured in the UK from 100% recycled carpet fibres and 100% recycled rubber.

Commenting on their activity, Steven Parsons said: “I was genuinely pleased with the interest shown in what we are doing. We are committed to meeting the growing need for truly authentic and sustainable interiors for the environmentally conscious. We want to show the world that it is possible to have a truly ethical and eco-friendly floor – and give retailers a ‘real’ story to sell, all backed up by marketing support.”

T 01943 603888 www.laneve.co.uk from The Stocklists

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SHOWTIME IN SOLIHULL Home Foundations - InstaLay Home Foundations has integrated the InstaLay range of self-adhesive acoustic underlay products into its offering to support the installation of its range of LVT, laminate, wood and carpet products.

InstaLay is a clever, environmentally-friendly solution which can significantly reduce installation times through its self-adhesive membrane – high grab for LVT (stick down) and low grade (grab) for normally floating or tackified installations. The products are manufactured from recycled tyres and the rubber crumb gives robust, durable performance for stability, acoustic insulation and comfort with options of 3mm and 5mm thickness. “This is a natural extension to our product range,” says Martin Pass of Home Foundation. “We expect a lot of interest as people see how easy installation can be, along with the benefits to acoustics, comfort and performance” Pictured: Tom Neville of Home Foundations is pictured (left) with Shaun Smith of InstaFloor Group.

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Manx Carpets Manx launched a major new product to reinforce it’s green credentials with the Eco collection – a carpet made from 10% wool and 90% PET, recycled from plastic water bottles – it takes about 40 two-litre bottles to make a square metre of carpet. It has a natural jute backing too. Eco has impressive performance characteristics also and is rated up to light contract. With five plains and five co-ordinated stripes in subtle natural colours and some striking accent shades, the carpet is competitively priced so Manx is anticipating strong interest in the market and the show debut generated a lot of interest.

Oriental Weavers

Oriental Weavers knows that the rug business thrives on change as consumers react more quickly to interior trends when buying rugs. About 60% of Oriental Weavers collection is about to change. “We have found a lot of exciting new products that cater for the the contemporary conservative market and the much more adventurous,” says Pascal Petit.

Also new is the beautiful stripe Coastline in 100% 3-ply wool for optimum performance and set to be a new entry-level best seller is the latest 80/20 Castle Twist in 12 contemporary colours and three weights.

T 01827 831434 www.manxcarpets.co.uk

“Everybody wants to see something different to encourage that sale in store and that’s what we deliver,” he says. In addition to scouring the world for the latest trends and yarn styles, Oriental has its own design studio at its headquarters in Stoke-on-Trent and can react quickly to UK trends. A strong seller for the company right now is the the Jazz collection of stripes and blocks which use strong colours and asymmetrical designs to create a modern, striking range of rugs.

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Kersaint Cobb A leading supplier of natural floorcoverings, Kersaint Cobb launched new wood and wool collections at this year’s Buying Groups National Flooring Show. Extending its already vast product portfolio, two 100% wool ranges were introduced, including the bold linear stripe New Worlds and textured loop Pampas London. Visitors were also able to see the beautiful tones of the new Pampas Nordic and Pampas Nordic Stripe wool and polypropylene collections. The stand also incorporated newly branded product displays, organising existing and new products by tonal palette. Kersaint Cobb launched its new website during the show, developed with a straightforward and aesthetic design, showcasing the expansion of the product library and inspirational image gallery. T 01675 430 430

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Brintons Carpets Brintons Carpet Limited had a very successful two days at the Buying Groups’ National Flooring Show, showcasing ranges from both Brintons and Woodward Grosvenor brands including Causeway and The Wool Carpet Company.

During the show, circa 100 quality retailers visited the Brintons stand to review the latest additions to the portfolio including the new exclusive colours in Bell Twist, exclusive Brintons roll opportunities and the new Causeway range Evolution. The show was also the opportunity to update new and existing retailers on Brintons range activity with upcoming new launches for this autumn.

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Carpet Recycling UK More retailers are interested in recycling carpet in response to rising requests from consumers for responsible disposal solutions to their end-of-life carpets and installation off-cuts, according to Carpet Recycling UK, the industry’s association for recycling and reusing carpet.

Speaking after the 2013 BGNFS Show, CRUK Director Laurance Bird said: “Retailers are thinking more about offering recycling and take-back schemes as services to their customers who are increasingly aware of the need to dispose of waste carpet materials in a more environmentally-acceptable way.

“While the logistics of recycling are easier for some than others, CRUK is working hard to ensure efficient collection schemes are in place to encourage greater participation by retailers and develop new outlets for greater reuse and recovery of carpet materials. Several pilot trials are being conducted across UK to recover installation off-cuts in the most economical way. Results of these will be disseminated at our Annual Conference on June 19th in Birmingham,” he added. Anglo’s National Account Manager, Lee Bridge reported excellent feedback from visitors on their wool-rich carpet recycling process that turns manufacturing and postinstallation off-cuts into new underlay products. The firm, based in Whitworth, near Rochdale, also offers off-cuts collection services.

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Flower on Flooring News News Maintaining a healthy profile All retailers know the value of add-on sales and the flooring sector has a genuine opportunity to increase revenue by offering a selection of accessories that are both functional and aesthetically pleasing, allowing homeowners to improve the visual appeal of their new floor yet further.

“Perfectly coordinated to other fixtures such as light switches, sockets and door handles, profiles and trims in Reflections help to create a polished look to any interior, adding that finishing touch, and are great value for money providing retailers an alternative to hugely expensive raw materials such as solid brass. Available in a range of finishes including mirror-like chrome, black nickel and brass, the Reflections range features a full range of applications, catering for transitions between various floorcoverings and thanks to their super tough finish, they have much improved wear characteristics over normal profiles. Featuring a handy presentation board so that consumers can see the quality of finishes at point of purchase, the Reflections range is available from Floorwise distributors across the country,” says Mr Bailey.

Ball & Young’s Doric is a design classic

Ball & Young Limited, part of the Vita Group, is known throughout the industry for its large range of UK-manufactured PU and Rubber underlays, but is also a major supplier of accessories for all types of flooring. Its wide selection of metal profiles are also made in the UK and can be selected in either Aluminium or Simbrass finish, doubling the options available.

The company’s Doric Trade range includes Carpet Edge and Twin, Cover Lip and Flat designs for carpets. The Classic Specialist range features 18 options, also available in Aluminium and Simbrass, for a variety of flooring. Included within this are the Vinyl Edge in small and medium and Vinyl Covers in small and large. These are further complemented with the Ball & Young Classic Carpet Gripper range. Price and delivery options are available upon request.

Gerflor corners the market

Gerflor states that its patented Corner System for vinyl flooring has maintained its reputation for technological innovation. Already used in pharmaceutical clean rooms, it is designed for any facility where hygiene is essential.

Floorwise has designed its Max Reflections for consumers looking for a more exclusive finish, says managing director Richard Bailey:

The unique system reduces the build-up of dirt and the time taken to clean it by smoothing internal angles where walls meet floors. Vulnerable corner welds on walls are similarly protected so bumps and scrapes from moving equipment cannot chip the surface and become a hiding place for harmful bacteria.

Smooth and durable, Gerflor’s Corner System is designed for a uniform finish, giving the same look and result every time, the company explains. It offers trims and profiles for all flooring locations and transitions in Exclusive finish from Floorwise Reflections

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Stikatak’s clever clip system from Interfloor

many colours to match its various ranges, suitable for every setting from retail, hotel, office and housing, to healthcare, education, sport and industry.

Interfloor is another supplier to offer a wide range of metal edgings, with its Stikatak brand providing proof of this. Including both Raised Base and Heavy Duty Raised Base these are available in a variety of finishes and sizes. All metal edgings have a protective film on the showface or are sleeved to prevent scratching. Stikatak is also launching a range of its Clip System which is ideal for fitting laminate, wood and ceramics, vinyl, or any type of floor covering up to 28mm. David Hume, Interfloor business development manager, says: “It’s never been easier to fit the Stikatak Clip System. It’s now got one selfadhesive base, no screws are needed and with two profiles to choose from (38mm and 50mm) it’s never been easier.” Finishes are available in both real wood veneer or wood effect vinyl foil with a range of colour options.

Further choice is offered by QA Products through its Plaza profiles. The range extends from standard through to the specialist profiles and includes a comprehensive range of slimline and heavy duty stair nosings.

The company reports it has noticed an increase in demand for its upmarket Woodfix range of aluminium profiles in wood finishes, indicating a growing trend for colour matching door profiles with wood or laminate flooring. It additionally plans to introduce a range of HDF profiles in wood finishes to complement its aluminium range and a Plaza display stand to showcase its range of DIY profiles in the retail environment in the near future.

For more information: Ball & Young Floorwise Gerflor Interfloor

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Breakthrough for vinyl scheme Nine new Recofloor distributors joining the UK’s vinyl flooring take-back scheme have added extra strategically-located drop-off sites to the national network, making a total of 74 drop-off sites across the country. The newest recruits, all part of the Mercado Headlam Group, are Richards, Bristol; Richards, Southampton; Anderson Grant, Chelmsford; Alvin Morris, Liverpool; Mercado, Leeds and LGS, Gateshead.

Other recent members include MCD Scotland, Uddingston, plus Christal Flooring Supplies, and Bailey Carpets, Plymouth who both signed up following a recent promotional bus tour organised by Altro in the South West. These awareness-raising visits included technical demonstrations and explanations of how the scheme works.

Recofloor, founded by flooring manufacturers Altro and Polyflor, diverts waste vinyl flooring from landfill by recycling smooth offcuts, smooth uplifted vinyl and safety offcuts back into products, such as new flooring.

Jane Gardner, Recofloor’s Project Manager, described the increase in distributors as ‘a great breakthrough for the scheme’, saying: “This is an exciting development, because it demonstrates the fact that the supply chain is working together to divert vinyl flooring from landfill. We now have a network of distributor sites across the UK, which means that there is a drop-off facility in virtually every area of the UK where contractors can drop off smaller volumes of waste. Following our positive reception in the South West, we now have all distributors in that region on board, which is fantastic news.”

Latest Recofloor figures show distributors boosted their share of waste vinyl flooring collections by 11% in the first three months of 2013 compared to the same period last year. The 67 distributors at that time collected 42% - or 42.27 tonnes - of the first quarter’s 99.3 tonnes. This compares to 31% - or 30.5 tonnes – in January to March 2012. Welcoming the rise, Jane said it’s clear that distributors are leading the way by providing convenient facilities for contractors to drop off their vinyl flooring waste and shows Recofloor’s approach to bulking up small volumes of waste over larger geographical areas really works.

T 0161 355 7618 visit www.recofloor.org

Fast app avoids stains

Terry White

Immediately treating a carpet spill greatly increases the chances of successful removal. Always at hand and free to download, the award-winning Carpet Stain Cleaning Guide app by the WoolSafe Organisation is the ideal tool for all those involved in carpet care, from homeowners right through to facilities managers, caretakers and cleaners. In fact, for anyone looking to combat carpet stains quickly and effectively, it is an indispensible tool.

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Available from the App Store, the WoolSafe app is compatible with all iPhones and iPads to make cleaning on the go a much more efficient process. Advising on the correct methods of stain removal for a variety of common and unusual carpet stains, the app provides users with credible and tested information that will prevent any lasting damage to the carpet occurring as the result of incorrect treatment.

Simple and easy to navigate, the app allows users to choose the type of stain from a scrolling menu, and then displays step-by-step treatment instructions. If the stain is old and set in, or if removal is unsuccessful, the app recommends contacting a WoolSafe Approved Service Provider, and displays those nearest to the user on a handy map. It also lists WoolSafe Approved consumer products (if required) to ensure that users can quickly identify, locate and purchase properly tested cleaning solutions. “For so many years we have heard horror stories from homeowners and even experienced cleaners who have followed incorrect cleaning myths and been left with an even larger stain after improper treatment,” comments Steve Bakker, marketing manager, the WoolSafe Organisation. “Now, with the Carpet Stain Cleaning Guide app, there is no excuse for the inexperienced to follow old wives’ tales. Armed with the app, carpet owners, building managers and cleaners will be able to successfully treat carpet stains themselves, or have the contact details of specially trained service providers at their fingertips for a worry-free cleaning experience.” The app is free to download from the App Store - just search for WoolSafe Carpet Stain Cleaning Guide.

Terry White started in the carpet industry when he joined Roger Fell & Roy Walton in 1963 at P. Fell & Co in Castleford.

He soon became the Sales Director breaking turnover records on a regular basis. The company was bought by Bond Worth Holdings under the umbrella of the Gainsborough group. Following the demise of the Gainsborough group in 1977, Terry and Roy Walton set up Walton and White. Roy Walton sadly died at a young age in 1985 and Terry re-joined Roger Fell Ltd. Terry continued to take Roger Fell Ltd forward during a tough recession, now working with both Roger and Tim Fell.

He officially retired in 2008 but stayed within the company as a consultant.

Terry will be missed by everyone at Fells Carpets, he loved life and he was proud of his achievements and his knowledge was invaluable. He had time for all and he was an excellent listener. We will all miss him.

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Gearing up for growth in Harrogate “Step outside your business and see what is out there. The importance of networking and keeping abreast of change cannot be under-estimated.”

With this issue... The Flooring Show News in distributed with this issue of The Stocklists and gives you the full details of what’s planned for the show and a schedule of events and exhibitors.

David Cormack of Cormar

Or visit the Show’s website for the latest details and to register online for your free visitor ticket.

It’s all about going for growth at The Flooring Show which opens its doors in Harrogate on September 1 with a totally fresh offering of high quality seminars and the UK’s longest list of exhibitors.

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“We’re building on the success of last year’s show to create an event that is as relevant and productive as possible,” says show organiser Paul Stott. “Our focus is on building and improving your business and key themes will be product innovation, business opportunities and market trends.”

September 1 - 3, 2013 Register online at: www.theflooringshow.com

The line up of speakers is impressive and includes Sian Astley of Channel 5’s ‘Half Built House’, The Society of British Interior Design President, Vanessa Brady; Victoria Redshaw of leading interior trends agency Scarlett Opus and Finlay Clark, Google’s business manager for flooring. All this will take place in the new ‘Business Enrichment Theatre’ which demonstrates its focus on ‘real-world’ business issues with seminar topics that include: More profit without selling more; how to use social media; selling flooring to women; and renovation with flooring. A ‘Trends Hub’ is a major new innovation offering insights into design, texture and colour trends for 2014 and beyond, alongside the latest launches from the major manufacturers in the sector. The supply side is represented in force with key manufacturers like Furlong taking double their usual space and strong presentations from industry leaders like Abingdon, British Wool, Brockway, Cavalier, Cormar, Crown Floors, Manx, Mohawk and Mapei. A packed line-up of best practice technical presentations and case studies means the second l annua commercial flooring conference will run for two full days (2-3 September 2013) and will will showcase high profile projects include The St Pancras International Hotel by Brintons, the award-winning new offices of York City Council by So Vibrant and the new Leeds Arena by Populous and Leeds City Council.

More details of the all new show in Harrogate will be published in our August and September issues with a preview of exhibitors’ latest launches.

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Areas available:South West, South Wales, East Anglia/Essex, Kent/South London/Surrey & Scotland. Please write OR email to :Simon Eisenberg, Managing Director. Selected Rug & Matting Ltd. 74 Long Lane, London SE1 4AU. Email: srmlondon@aol.com

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Simply Rugs have been supplying Carpet and Furniture Retailers throughout the UK for 20 years. We require successful agents to promote our HEATSET and WOOL RUGS in the following areas: Cornwall, Devon & Somerset, East Anglia & Essex, Mid/North Wales We offer high rates of commission.

restore professionalflooring &furnituresolutions repair replace A division of Cavalier Insurance, we provide support to Insurance Companies, handling their furniture & carpet claims, as well as supporting the manufacturing process of Cavalier Carpets & a wide range of other manufacturers. We currently employ more than 200 staff & as we continue to grow we wish to recruit a further substantial number of qualified floorcoverings estimators & surveyors to join our established network service team. As one of our professional Network Inspectors you will be working in the clients homes providing specialist restoration, spot/stain removal & remedial repairs as well as an impartial validation & in the event of replacement, the offer of on site selection of flooring from our Basket of Products. As such you should possess good communication, written & IT skills, have a well kept appearance, & the ability to manage customers expectations. In addition to an excellent salary package we offer a company vehicle, the latest equipment & solutions, full benefits & uniforms, as well as full training required to complete your job.

Send your C.V. with a covering letter to: Andrew Taylor, Cavalier Insurance, Dixon Street, Thompson Street Ind. Est. Blackburn, Lancashire BB2 1TX Telephone: 01254 588344

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