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FLOORINGNEWS

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- see pages 14–15 for details

MADE FOR EVERY SEASON Introducing 20 ranges including a large selection of 5m wide.

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ISSUE 554 : MAY 2021 Published by Mayville Publishing Co Ltd., 219 West Ella Road, West Ella, Hull HU10 7SD @thestocklists Tel: 01482 659396 Fax: 01482 659397 www.thestocklists.com Sales Director: Diane Martin. diane@mayvillepublishing.co.uk Publication Director: David Spragg Founded by Roy Spragg in 1973.

THE MAGAZINE THAT’S ALL ABOUT FLOORING

Advertisers

FLOORINGNEWS starts on page 27

Monthly ‘Stocklisters’ shown in BOLD

Index

H ASSOCIATED WEAVERS

It’s good to be back!

Leading suppliers welcome the return of retailing with a portfolio of new offers to meet that pent-up demand pages 36–44

Visualiser steps up

Alternative’s latest tech tackles stairs to help consumers choose page 36

Toning up stone “Much of the luxury vinyl flooring market is driven by wooden shades but despite this often being the more popular choice when renovating, the versatility of stone floorcoverings should not be underestimated.”

Read about the best in vinyl pages 54–56

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+32 5652 8480

t BRAMPTON CHASE

8,9

01604 664855

o CARPENTER 68

01457 861141

H CAVALIER CARPETS

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01254 268000

n CLASSIC WOOD MOULDINGS

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01233 500812

31,33

+31 38 477 8911

H CONDOR CARPETS s COLUMBIA FLOORING

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0208 443 3322

n COMPANY DYNAMICS

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08000 728539

H CORMAR

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01204 881234

H FELLS CARPETS

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01977 662211

12,43,52

01538 361633

n FITA 58

01159 506836

n FLOORWISE 64

01509 673974

H FURLONG FLOORING H HAMMER CARPETS

Abingdon inspires with affordable style in StainFree Wilton page 30

4-5,6-7,40 01422 431100

t BERRYALLOC

n F. BALL

Pattern for the people

Page Contact No No

FC,13-15,37 01772 696787 16

01473 826870

t HARVEY MARIA

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t HATHAWAY FLOORING

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0161 872 8003

H HUGH MACKAY 20

01429 892555

+32 11 922111 n i4F 47 n INTERFLOOR t KAHRS t KARNDEAN DESIGNFLOORING s KELLARS

41,44,62

01706 213131

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023 9245 3045

32,35

01386 820 100

2,21,50,51 0161 443 0970

n MERRYFIELD ENGINEERING

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01422 373799

t MODULEO

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01332 851500

n NICF 58

0115 958 3077

o NOVOSTRAT 53 00353 61 339287 H PENTHOUSE CARPETS

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Lacquered luxury

BerryAlloc’s ultimate wood varnish page 27

Richelieu run-away 144 options in runners! page 27

FlooringFactsheets Adhesives Buying Groups

Get set to star

The awards are open for entries! page 59

The industry’s knowledge-bank – 65

LVT Directory LVT Options

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Carpet Company Directory

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Underlay 62-63

Carpet Trouble-shooter

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Wholesalers 64

Carpet Types

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Woolsafe: the Carpet Care Guide 60-61

ISSN 2046-7338 © Mayville Publishing Co. Ltd. 2021. Every care is taken in compiling this magazine, but the proprietors assume no responsibility in the effects arising therefrom.

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01706 639866

s SOLENT WHOLESALE 22

01243 774623

o TEXFELT

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01274 905411

H THOMAS WITTER 26

01429 892555

s TRADECO 24 07833 660451 o UNIFLOOR

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0845 6030906

n UZIN

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01788 530080

H VICTORIA CARPETS 38,39

01562 749300

o WILSON UNDERLAYS

01924 451138

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Classified Adverts ................................... pages 66+67 H carpets/rugs/tiles t woods/laminates/smooths n accessories/services/organisations = fibres o underlay s wholesalers/distributors l adhesives

MERRYFIELD CARPET CUTTING MACHINERY British Manufactured Carpet Cutting Machines THE STOCKLISTS May 2021

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

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WE’VE GOT YOU COVERED

THE FUNDAMENTALS® CARPET COLLECTION BY AW: ESSENTIAL TO YOUR HOME

FUNDAMENTALS® is the must-have brand for your store - you might say it’s fundamental.

WITH JUST 6 RANGES, YOU’LL COVER THE CARPET WISHES OF ANY CUSTOMER: colours, neutrals & design, plains & heathers, made with polypropylene & polyamide.

The great variation caters to all style demands and the collection comes with WEAR & STAIN WARRANTIES that guarantee DURABILITY and EASY MAINTENANCE. The graphic style is truly unseen in the carpet business: sleek, striking and modern with a touch of sci-fi. This makes FUNDAMENTALS® into an instore show-stopper, appealing to all types of customers.

Share your Fundamentals #carpetyourlife fundamentals-carpet.co.uk

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

Share your Invictus #invictuscarpetflooring

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GREAT FLOORING • INVINCIBLE PERFORMANCE

A UK brand since 1964 www.invictus.co.uk

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Herringbone

Large Plank

New Collection

Stunning colours in both large plank and herringbone sizes, featuring a micro bevel edge 2.5mm | 0.55mm wear layer

Studio Designs Smokey Bay Herringbone

Gluedown Luxury Vinyl Planks Gluedown Luxury Vinyl Planks

Traditional Planks

Luxury Vinyl Planks

Character rich wood designs 3mm | 0.5mm wear layer

Classics Limed Oak

Gluedown Luxury Vinyl Planks

Luxury Vinyl Planks

Elegant Designs

Gluedown Luxury Vinyl Planks

Woodlands Brecon

Inspired by wonderful and exciting national parks 2mm | 0.3mm wear layer

Luxury Vinyl Tiles Designs inspired by adventure 2.0mm | 0.3mm wear layer

Grouting Strips Available

2.5mm | 0.55mm wear layer Stones Dorset

Gluedown Luxury Vinyl Tiles

Luxury Click-fit PlanksSystem.

Rigid-Core Flooring 1.8m in length, 8mm thickness 1.5mm LVT surface, 5mm Core, 1.5mm IXPE built-in Underlay 0.55mm wear layer with Registered Embossed finish

19dB

Impact Sound Reduction

UltraCore Natural Oak

Free samples and brochures available at www.bramptonchase.co.uk

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Stunning

Point of Sale

Technical Advice

Aftercare & Support

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Large Plank

Stunning new colours

available in large plank & contemporary herringbone

Studio Designs European Oak Herringbone

Experienceunrivalled unrivalledservice serviceand andquality qualitywith withBrampton BramptonChase Chase Experience Contactusustototalk talkabout aboutyour yourretail retailororcommercial commercialrequirements requirements Contact 01604664855 664855| |support@bramptonchase.co.uk support@bramptonchase.co.uk 01604 THE STOCKLISTS May 2021

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Beautiful floors for beautiful spaces

FOR THE BEST PALLET PRICING CONTACT HATHAWAY FLOORING

8MM & 12MM

EASY FIT

FAST DELIVERY

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REGISTER EMBOSS

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

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

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Columbia Flooring plc

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

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

Call US NOW!!!

020 8443 3322

sales@columbiaflooring.co.uk www.columbiaflooringplc.co.uk Opening Times: Monday - Friday 8.30am to 5.30pm Saturday 8.30am to 12 noon Tel: 0208 443 3322 Fax: 0208 805 2346 TRAFALGAR TRADING ESTATE, JEFFREYS ROAD, ENFIELD, MIDDLESEX, EN3 7TY.

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Elite XL Strong, hard-wearing, and environmentally thoughtful - only available from Furlong Flooring

● 8 on trend decors designed for the UK market

Use with under floor heating

● AC5 rating ● UniLin Click system

25 year domestic warranty

● CARB 2 certification Uniclic® system for faster fitting

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

www.furlongflooring.co.uk Dartford 01322 628 700 • Preston 01772 316155 • Stonehouse 0845 520 0800 THE STOCKLISTS May 2021

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acheetham@furlongflooring.com

M 07966 263571

ALAN CHEETHAM GTR MANCHESTER, CHESHIRE

TBA WEST SCOTLAND

enquries@furlongflooring.com

www.furlongflooring.co.uk

New website

enquiries@furlongflooring.com

Email enquiries

tel: 01322 628707 fax: 01322 698733

London Sales

tel: 0845 520 0800 fax: 01452 222515

Gloucester Sales

tel: 01772 696787 fax: 01772 311921

Preston Sales

dstyles@furlongflooring.com

M 07983 446969

DEAN STYLES NORTH EAST, EAST COAST

mshutt@furlongflooring.com

M 07970 158594

MIKE SHUTT BIRMINGHAM/ STAFFORDSHIRE, SHROPSHIRE

mmorrisr@furlongflooring.com

M: 07973 403450

MARTYN MORRIS SOUTH YORKSHIRE

mprice@furlongflooring.com

M: 07968 828516

M 07976 311434

acairnie@furlongflooring.com

MARTIN PRICE YORKSHIRE

ALAN CAIRNIE EAST SCOTLAND

WE’RE LOOKING AT SERVING YOUR BUSINESS FROM

Furlong Flooring.

The people who can deliver your success.

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pfletcher@furlongflooring.com

M 07816 217561

PETER FLETCHER HAMPSHIRE & DORSET

joconnor@furlongflooring.com

M 07816 217550

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

jbone@furlongflooring.com

M: 07816 217548

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

dspendiff@furlongflooring.com

M 07791 890861

DARREN SPENDIFF KENT

jakien@furlongflooring.com

M 07791 891024

JOHN AKIEN EAST & WEST SUSSEX

athompson@furlongflooring.com

M 07816 217565

ANDY THOMPSON ESSEX, HERTFORDSHIRE

plovell@furlongflooring.com

M 07816 217549

PAUL LOVELL NORFOLK, SUFFOLK & CAMBS

enquries@furlongflooring.com

TBA LEICESTER, WARWICKSHIRE

cmcmaster@furlongflooring.com

M 07872 964685

COLBY McMASTER NOTTS, STAFFORD, SOT, DERBYSHIRE & LINCS

NEW PORTAL! Order online 24/7 with live stock checking.

Ask your rep for details.

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

swaithman@furlongflooring.com

STEWART WAITHMAN DEVON & CORNWALL M 07794 048413

tconway@furlongflooring.com

M 07791 891025

M 07794 048414

tbailey@furlongflooring.com

TONY CONWAY BEDS, NORTHANTS, OXON & BUCKS

jbrimble@furlongflooring.com

M 07794 041266

JASON BRIMBLE AVON & GLOUCESTERSHIRE

bthomas@furlongflooring.com

M 07794 048809

BEN THOMAS MID & WEST WALES

TIM BAILEY SOUTH EAST WALES & HEREFORDSHIRE

enquries@furlongflooring.com

TBA MERSEYSIDE, WIRRAL & NORTH WALES

mdowson@furlongflooring.com

M 07980 786265

MARK DOWSON PART LANCS, FLYDE COAST & CUMBRIA

FULL UK COVERAGE FROM STOCK.

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Tel 01473 826870

Email infouk@hammercarpetsuk.com

Web www.hammercarpets.com

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

Jacs

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

Natural Lines

Supreme Boucle

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

Natural Lines

Natural Weave

Skagen

Natural Weave

Key facts about our carpets

herringbone design with a stripe option.

All our carpet yarns are Mothproof protected for the life of the carpet.

Supreme boucle

The weloop use are the highest quality 2 and 3 ply yarns Our bestyarns selling level 100% wool product available in 12 up to the minute We use long staple, hank dyed, scoured and set fibre colours in bothonly 4m and 5m widths.

in 100% New Wool. which gives you the very best long term performance. Beware of cheaper imitations that use lower cost short All our carpet yarns are Mothproof protected for the life of the carpet.

Las Vegas fibre loop which yarn quickly in use and will give inferior results in terms of A staple chunky luxurious pile inshed 100% wool available in 4m and 5m widths.

The yarns we use are the highest quality 2 and 3 ply yarns in 100% New Wool. We use only long staple, hank dyed, scoured and wear and appearance retention.

Key facts about our carpets

set fibre which gives you the very best long term performance. Beware of cheaper imitations that use lower cost short staple fibre

Sisal Boucle & Sisal Berberis designed and made in Scandinavia using the best Everything we produce which shed yarn quickly in use and will give inferior results in terms of wear and appearance retention.

A heavy domestic tonal stripe in 100% wool loop pile. sustainable New Zealand

Wool that is the whitest and cleanest available. This ensures excellent levelness of colour gives us the make cleanest available.

This ensures excellent when levelness dyed of colourand when dyed and gives us theability ability to to make beautifulbeautiful pastel shades and The Stone Fibre Collection pastel shades and brighter brighter light colours including white. light colours including white.

Everything we produce is designed and made in Scandinavia using the best sustainable New Zealand Wool that is the whitest and

designs. Each design available in 4 colours, in 4m and 5m widths.

Our eco Memphis

friendly credentials

100% wool textured loop available in • 5m We only use renewable 4& widths.

energy from offshore wind farms to power our factories

• We recover Diamond Weaveexcess heat and energy from the manufacturing process and use it to heat buildings in our vicinity Ourmunicipal eco friendly credentials

5m width.

• We make the carpet tubes that the finished carpets are delivered on from recycled Scandic Weave • We only use renewable energy from offshore wind farms to power our factories polypropylene

• We recover excess heat and energy from the manufacturing process and use it to heat municipal buildings in our vicinity 5m width.

• A•ll the waste water in manufacturing made drinkable before we We make the carpet tubeswe thatproduce the finished carpets are delivered on fromis recycled polypropylene dispose of itcutso 100% wool innovative andwe loopdo pile not pollute the environment

Sloane Square • All the waste water we produce in manufacturing is made drinkable before we dispose of it so we do not pollute the environment • We are committed to make products from materials that aid a healthy life cycle, with no harm to people or the environment geometric design.

• We are committed to make products from materials that aid a healthy life cycle,

Skagen with no harm to people or the environment Hammer Carpets are the world’s largest manufacturer of Soft tones in a heavy wool loop with a bespoke design 80/20 Colortec carpet. Ask your Agent for luxurious Wool pile.

Scandinavian quality by design Scandinavian quality Our UK Sales Teamby design Steve Acton 07957 836207

Ron Fewery 07976 244892 London, Oxfordshire,

RonBerkshire Fewery & Buckinghamshire 07976 244892 London, Oxfordshire, Berkshire & Buckinghamshire

Sandy Anderson Our UK07445 Sales 232345 Team

Kent, Sussex, Surrey,

& Dorset Steve Acton HampshireSandy Anderson 07957 836207 07445 232345 Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire & Dorset

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Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Merseyside & North Wales

Stephen Binnersley 07710 618754 Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Jay PallassMidlands, Stephen Lee Palmer Lancashire, South WalesBinnersley & 07774 101640 07414 837329 Northamptonshire Merseyside 07710 618754 Channel Islands Yorkshire & & North Wales

North East

Email infouk@hammercarpetsuk.com

Midlands, South Wales & Northamptonshire

Robin Saunders 07968 344892 East Anglia

Robin Saunders 07968 344892 East Anglia

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Introducing: Kährs Life Combining the best of both worlds – the natural look of a wooden floor with properties close to vinyl flooring – Kährs Life bridges the gap between wood and vinyl, perfectly balancing naturally beautiful aesthetics and performance.

Kährs Life Whole Grain 2-strip

Easy to love. Harder to damage. Kährs Life was developed to last through real life: A matt lacquer of highest class gives a comfortable wood feeling while providing best-in-class wear and impact resistance.       

Attractive price point Available in three formats in ten colours Water- and dirt resistant, no sanding required Fast and easy installation with 5G locking technology Certified as Class 33 - suitable for Heavy Commercial Use 20 DB sound reduction if used with Kährs Tuplex underlay Suitable for floating or glue-down installation and underfloor heating

Be the first to bring this new category of flooring to consumers.

Kährs Life stock and displays for UK retailers supported by Orchard Flooring Products Contact Kährs UK today: THE STOCKLISTS April 2021

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Meet the team...

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

NORTH EAST, CUMBRIA & ISLE OF MAN

NORTH WEST & NORTH WALES

YORKSHIRE & THE HUMBER

Stephen Cawley

John Pringle

Ian Henderson

Christine Searle

07718 762236 stephen.cawley@ penthousecarpets.co.uk

07825 991405 john.pringle@ penthousecarpets.co.uk

07974 141919 ian.henderson@ penthousecarpets.co.uk

07939 051608 christine.searle@ penthousecarpets.co.uk

Areas covered: All Scottish regions

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

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

Areas covered: North Humberside, West Yorkshire, North Yorkshire

WEST MIDLANDS, WORCESTER

SOUTH YORKSHIRE & EAST MIDLANDS

SOUTH EAST, LONDON HERTS & ESSEX

SOUTH EAST, LONDON

Sue Chapman

Chris Gee

Conway Morgan

Guy Legg

07801 538763 sue.chapman@ penthousecarpets.co.uk

07919 047930 chris.gee@ penthousecarpets.co.uk

07753 983714 conway.morgan@ penthousecarpets.co.uk

07801 357622 guy.legg@ penthousecarpets.co.uk

Areas covered: Herts, Essex, North & West London

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

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

Areas covered: Humberside, Grimsby, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire,

EAST MIDLANDS & SOUTH EAST

EAST ANGLIA, CAMBS & BEDFORDSHIRE

SOUTH WEST

SOUTH COAST & CHANNEL ISLES

Simon Beeby

Martin Hunter

Graham Wood

Nigel Woollard

07775 913380 simon.beeby@ penthousecarpets.co.uk

07711 353982 martin.hunter@ penthousecarpets.co.uk

07825 171482 graham.wood@ penthousecarpets.co.uk

07767 213236 nigel.woollard@ penthousecarpets.co.uk

Areas covered: Somerset, Devon, Cornwall

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

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

Areas covered: Cambridge, Bedford

NORTHERN IRELAND & REPUBLIC OF IRELAND

WALES

Herbie Montgomery

James Thomas

07774 695333 herbiehsm@gmail.com

07932 458032 juncture2002@aol.com

Areas covered: Northern Ireland, Southern Ireland

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

Agent For Penthouse Carpets Ltd

Agent For Penthouse Carpets Ltd

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

penthousecarpets.co.uk

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

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Where quality & durability become reality SCOTLAND JOHN STUART M: 07860 565 200 E: johnrstuart@btopenworld.com NORTH EAST & CUMBRIA BECKY GIBBONS M: 07970 491 215 E: rebann2@btinternet.com YORKSHIRE JOHN ALSOP M: 07860 572 220 E: alsopagencies@yahoo.co.uk

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

OXFORDSHIRE, WILTSHIRE, HAMPSHIRE ANDREW JEFFERIES M: 07831 457102 E: adj.agencies@gmail.com SOUTH WEST BRENDAN HART M: 07850 130 221 E: ba.hart1@yahoo.com NORFOLK, SUFFOLK, CAMBS, NORTH ESSEX ROBIN SAUNDERS M: 07968 344 892 E: rsagencies2004@aol.com

SOUTH WALES, BRISTOL, & GLOUCESTERSHIRE PAUL POWELL M: 07968 186 150 E: paulpowellagencies@gmail.com SOUTH EAST & SOUTH LONDON DAVE BOWMAN M: 07786 265 072 E: david@dabflooring.com N LONDON & HOME COUNTIES DAVE MARNEY M: 07794 221 443 E: d.marney@sky.com CENTRAL LONDON NICK WOOD M: 07976 945 505 E: nick@essentialflooring.co.uk

NORTHERN IRELAND GARY O’BOYLE M: 07831 220 675 E: goboyle@ntlworld.com REPUBLIC OF IRELAND LARRY WHITE M: 03862 594 126 E: thelarwhite@hotmail.com SALES DIRECTOR KEITH MORGAN M: 07710 701063 E: keith@hughmackay.com MANAGING DIRECTOR VINCE HOLDEN M: 07900 262 434 E: vince@hughmackay.com

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“Expect nothing less.”

HAVE YOU GOT YOUR ALLORA COLLECTION YET? All stock now available to order now.

Ask your rep for more information

www.kellars.co.uk sales@kellars.co.uk

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SOLENT WHOLESALE CARPET COMPANY LTD

SOUTHERN BASED CARPET, FLOORCOVERINGS & ACCESSORY WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTORS of brand manufacturers with over 150 stock ranges in 4m/5m width, LOTS of underlay, tools, accessories, glue, screed.

Telephone: 01243 774623 Website: www.solentwholesale.com

E-mail: sales@solentwholesale.com Zola Park, Barnfield Drive, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 6UX

CHECK STOCK, PLACE ORDERS AND MANAGE YOUR ACCOUNT 24/7 ALL THROUGH OUR WEBSITE Oxford, Berks, Bucks, Beds, Hants, Middlesex & Herts ……..…..... Ian Cardrick, Sussex E&W, Surrey, South London & Kent ………………………...…….John Robson, Hants, Wilts, Dorset, Somerset, Gloucs & IOW ……………………..….. Phil Gozzard,

i.cardrick@solentwholesale.com j.robson@solentwholesale.com p.gozzard@solentwholesale.com

Mob: 07973 406329 Mob: 07973 898453 Mob: 07973 406799

Some of the Carpets we stock

Underlay/Gripper

Accessories/Glues/Trims

SOLENT EXPRESS If it goes on a Pallet. You can have it!!

National Delivery! Next day service for orders received by 12pm

Three Bespoke ranges in Stock - Dry Back LVT from £7.99sqm - Herringbone LVT from £10.99sqm - SPC From £14.99sqm - 8mm Laminate from £5.75sqm If interested, Register via our website.

Samples Available.

Follow us on social media for regular installed examples of these products @solent_wholesale

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SPRING TOWARDS A MORE SUSTAINABLE FUTURE UP TO

57dB

8 out of 10 customers say sustainability is important to them after 2020* Now more than ever is the time for change

UP TO

180

RECYCLED PLASTIC BOTTLES PER ROLL

Springbond underlay is made from recycled plastics to create a higher performance alternative to PU foam underlay, with minimal environmental impact

ECO-FRIENDLY Without compromising on performance.

CLEANER Dust & odour free with virtually zero VOC’s.

QUIETER Industry leading acoustic performance, with sound absorption of up to 57dB.

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Accolade This superb heathered range is made from quality British wool in a perfect 80/20 blend. Available in 2 weights (40oz & 55oz) and 20 shades, this range adds effortless style to any home.

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FLOORINGNEWS Lacquered luxury BerryAlloc’s Les Essentiels and Les Exclusifs engineered wood flooring collections are made using Ultimtec, a revolutionary varnish that delivers natural beauty, durability and the easy maintenance of lacquered finishes.

Launched last year after a two-year R&D process, BerryAlloc’s Ultimtec finish is already gathering a fanbase of retailers that want to offer customers high-quality wood flooring with the simplicity to suit modern living. The success of the hybrid finish is in its ability to bring the natural look of oil with the practical advantages of a hardwearing lacquer.

By impregnating the wood with an aluminium oxide rich primer before applying a UV acrylic finish, BerryAlloc has achieved a surface with exceptional resistance to wear and scratching and which requires no specialist maintenance.

Les Essentiels and Les Exclusifs also provide a new way to approach the selection of wood flooring, embracing the consumer’s natural reflex to choose colour before texture. In Les Essentiels, BerryAlloc presents 10 classic colours offering a solid choice with wide appeal. In Les Exclusifs, the colours feel more premium and trend-leading in 10 options with an enhanced sense of depth.

Both collections are constructed with a HDF core that provides numerous benefits: due to the precise machining of the Best Loc X-Treme profile in the HDF core, it helps with fast installation and delivers a consistent and secure lock, while delivering excellent stability and impact resistance. The core’s density also reduces noise and helps underfloor heating to perform more efficiently. Paired with 2.5mm (Les Essentiels) or 3.3mm (Les Exclusifs) real wood veneers and finished with Ultimtec, this high-tech parquet structure delivers a wood floor that’s ideal for today’s homes.

Les Essentials and Les Exclusifs can be enjoyed on BerryAlloc’s brand-new Luxe display, providing retailers with an impressive focal point in store.

T +32 56 52 84 80

www.berryalloc.com

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We’ve rounded up some of the key new products that are getting you back in business pages 36–44

Toning up stone

Vinyl isn’t all about wood! Check out the latest inspiration and innovation in stone, ceramic and concrete page 54-56

Parquet on parade BerryAlloc’s multi-format Luxe display mixes and matches pages 28

Richelieu run-away success Louis de Poortere is continuing to establish its new Richelieu Family with the introduction of a complete runner programme, including the customisable Richelieu Classic.

Available in an extraordinary 144 colours, the new Richelieu offers extraordinary versatility and guaranteed service of just four weeks. Bringing homes one step closer to the exquisite quality of fine woven wilton runners available in a variety of widths.

Choosing from any of 144 colours in Richelieu Escalier, homeowners can create a perfectly coordinated plain runner in 60, 70, 90 or 120cm widths, enjoying the luxurious feel of a heavyweight wool-rich woven quality. Or in Richelieu Classic, a duo-colour bordered style in the same heavyweight quality and width options, they can mix any of the 144 options for their own unique design available with the same four-week service.

Alan Russell, sales director UK, comments: “The new Richelieu family is the result of a major programme focused on our production flexibility and efficiency and this is perfectly exemplified by Richelieu Classic. Choosing from a range of standard widths, homeowners can enjoy the whole process of creating a runner that’s unique to their home, something to tell their friends about, while retailers can enjoy the confidence of a guaranteed fourweek lead time - the result of the 144 yarn colours we always hold in stock” From primary red and yellow, through to deep burgundy and tan or grass green and royal purple, there’s a winning Richelieu Classic combination for any interior style, bringing a ‘bespoke’ runner from an impressively flexible off the shelf programme.

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FLOORINGNEWS Parquet on parade BerryAlloc’s Luxe display brings a multi-format solution for the presentation of its Les Exclusifs and Les Essentiels parquet collections.

Starting off as a single unit with space for 10 Les Exclusifs sampleboards, the Luxe display can be used freestanding or against a wall with a simple switch of graphic card inlay. Then, with the addition of another unit, Les Essentiels can be added into the mix, bringing the full range of BerryAlloc’s latest Ultimtec engineered wood floors. With large graphic panels, these combined displays are designed to be used as wall units.

By impregnating the wood with an aluminium oxide rich primer before applying a UV acrylic finish, Ultimtec delivers the look of an oiled floor with a surface that has exceptional resistance to wear and scratching and which requires no specialist maintenance.

The impact of the display can be maximised with an additional module that houses full plank samples. Demonstrating the different plank sizes of Regular, XL and XXL formats, the module is a recommended addition to fully maximise the value of display. The complete Luxe display concept provides an impressive demonstration of Les Exclusifs and Les Essentiels and acts as a stylish focal point that benefits from BerryAlloc’s striking brand presence.

Premium perfect Louis de Poortere’s Cardinal from the newly relaunched Richelieu Family has been used in a millimetre-perfect project for the personal residence of a successful property developer.

Retailer Clarke’s of Romford installed a bespoke Cardinal woven Wilton carpet to the stairs and landings of a private residence, using the carpet’s luxurious velvet finish to create a runner fitting of this impressive family home.

When specifying finishes for his own residence, the property developer specialising in luxury homes turned to Clarke’s of Romford for a stair and landing carpet that upheld his high standards.

The retailer recommended Louis de Poortere’s Cardinal from the Richelieu Family woven Wilton collection as an option meeting the client’s exacting requirements.

Steve Gosling, Sales Director, Clarke’s of Romford commented “We’ve enjoyed a strong relationship with the customer and Louis De Poortere for many years, both of whom pride themselves on delivering the very best. When our discerning customer required a stair and landing runner for his new home, we had no hesitation in recommending the Richelieu Wilton programme as it offered the premium quality desired with an unrivalled colour choice.”

This premium wool-rich woven carpet has a luxurious velvet cut pile finish and with a heavyweight 80oz quality which will endure the concentrated footfall typical of stairs and landings. It also offered the client exceptional choice in colour. From a 144 strong palette, the deep blue of 2501 was selected.

The single Luxe display occupies a footprint of 2050 x 581mm in either orientation, while the premium double Luxe display occupies 4100 x 581mm of showroom floor space. Each display is supported by a full range of marketing materials and back up service from your dedicated BerryAlloc sales manager.

T +32 56 52 84 80

www.berryalloc.com

Clarke’s of Romford then carried out an intricate and impressively precise installation, whipping in colour-matched blue to a bespoke width narrowed from Louis de Poortere’s four-metre wide option.

The central staircase and gallery landings meant this was no ordinary installation, testing the skill and expertise of the retailer’s planning and fitting teams.

T +32 56 393 393

www.louisdepoortere.com

100 exhibitors at live digital event The flooring industry is preparing for CFJLIVE - its first official event in over a year which takes place on Thursday 1 July. The free-to-attend global exhibition is the UK industry’s first ever virtual event, bringing together over 100 global exhibitors. It will be broadcast live from a main stage - at FITA’s training centre in Loughborough - and from exhibitors’ showrooms, offices and factories around the world. Fast registration can be accessed now at www.cfjliveexpo.co.uk Billed as a ‘must-attend’ event for all sectors of the industry - including flooring contractors, retailers and specifiers, distributors, facility managers, housing associations and designers – CFJLIVE will bring together the industry in real time; crucially, visitors will be able to connect, share knowledge and discuss issues with industry experts within live meeting rooms, and via chat and individual meeting requests. The main stage will present live demonstrations and, within the exhibition rooms, key events will include an industry-first sustainability forum. Other highlights will include live factory tours from exhibitors’ global production plants, new product launches and many technical talks.

“After over a year apart, CFJLIVE will allow the industry to meet in a Covid-19-safe and highly eco-friendly environment. The format is flexible, to suit schedules and time zones, and the content is shaping up to be incredibly exciting,” commented John Heath, Kick-Start Publishing’s CEO. CFJLIVE will air between 2-7pm on Thursday 1 July. On arrival, visitors will enter the main stage and a list of session rooms, enabling them to move around the event. Within exhibitor session rooms, mini-events will be hosted, including live seminars from technical experts, demonstrations and factory tours, with audio, video and text feeds. www.cfjliveexpo.co.uk 28

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The affordable choice in luxury vinyl flooring, Moduleo® offer an impressive and inspiring choice of designs and colours. Providing the style, durability and ease of maintenance customers want plus the extensive support retailers value and appreciate, choosing Moduleo® makes a lot of sense all round.

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FLOORINGNEWS Pattern for the people!

Abingdon Flooring’s StainFree Wilton is looking to be a hit of the summer. Exclusively supplied as a dual lectern set, StainFree Wilton has enjoyed a strong surge of interest since its announcement to the trade in March and retailers are now beginning to receive this new wave of patterned carpet, ready to capitalise on the market’s strong performance.

Divided between florals, tartans, checks and hessian effects, the collection uses a palette of elegant blues, greys and naturals perfectly in balance with today’s schemes. To make selection easy, Abingdon Flooring has grouped the woven Wilton collection on two lecterns. One lectern contains all the modern plaid designs while the other celebrates the elegance of the collection’s floral and damask designs.

Made from high-quality polypropylene yarn, StainFree Wilton is an exciting and affordable entry point into patterned carpet. Millie Barlow, head of marketing, says: “We’re seeing pattern playing a significant role in the homes and palettes of influencers and magazines. Bold prints are big news and we’re certainly beginning to see a shift in the attitudes of consumers to embracing pattern in their home. People are becoming more adventurous and StainFree Wilton responds to this with patterned carpet that’s positioned at mid-level consumers, rather than at the exclusive domain of affluent owners.”

The range’s combination of a woven wilton construction and polypropylene yarn ensures great pattern reproduction for a quality look while delivering value and family-friendly performance. Enjoying a StainFree for life promise and 10-year wear warranty, the bleach cleanable carpet makes it easy for homes to enjoy the latest interior styles.

T 01274 655 694

www.abingdonflooring.co.uk

Bridging the gap between real wood and vinyl Kährs has launched an innovative new type of wooden floor called Kährs Life with more durable properties at an attractive price-point.

Combining the best of both worlds – the authentic look of a wooden floor with properties close to vinyl flooring – Kährs Life bridges the gap between wood and vinyl, perfectly balancing naturally beautiful aesthetics and performance. Having worked with wood for over 160 years, quality and innovation are close to the heart of Kährs, the Swedish company that has become known for delivering premium wood and vinyl flooring.

Today, there is a strong trend towards more sustainable and natural wooden floors but also wooden floors with extra-durable properties. To meet this growing market demand, Kährs developed ‘Life’, a new range of affordable wood flooring with outstanding durability and a modern design, just in line with the current colour trends.

With best-in-class wear- and impact resistance, Kährs Life is easy to love but harder to damage. A matt lacquer of the highest class gives a natural wood feeling and outstanding performance. Life passes the tests for Heavy Commercial Use, Class 33 – making it a floor to withstand real life.

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“We are proud to bring our new collection Life to the market as we see a great demand for a real wooden floor that is made to last through real life, still with no compromise on the design aspects,” says Charlotta Persfell, Kährs CMO. T 02392 453 045 www.kahrs.com 30

COMBINATION UNDERLAYS NEEDLEFELT UNDERLAYS For orders and further information, please ring P&R Ratcliffe (Underlays) Ltd. Burnley, Lancashire BB10 3BH Tel: 01282 421026, Fax: 01282 412321 www.foxirugtamer.co.uk THE STOCKLISTS May 2021

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News Feature First Karndean Select retail showrooms announced Karndean Designflooring has started the roll out of its brand new Karndean Select showrooms as part of its on-going investment in its network of independent retail partners located throughout the UK and Ireland.

Inspired by human nature and informed by research, the creation and build of its new instore Karndean Select concept is designed to offer customers an enhanced experience when selecting a new floor.

Scott Cochrane, retail sales director of Karndean Designflooring explains it has never been a more crucial time for us to help our retail partners drive shoppers safely back instore.

He said: “Our new Karndean Select showrooms will play a significant role in supporting retailers in maximising the opportunity to engage with new shoppers, retain existing customers and increase brand loyalty.”

Corinium Carpets in Cheltenham, Berwicks in Horsham and Glenearn in Scotland are three of the first Karndean Select showrooms already in place with more being installed by the end of 2021.

Scott continues: “Following the launch of our Karndean Inspire Studios in 2018 and our on-going investment in consumer shopper research, we wanted to be confident our Karndean Select showroom delivered a meaningful and engaging shopping experience.

“Acknowledging that customers shop by colour and

texture first, the standout counter top display features an array of angled chip samples that have been arranged by tone.

“It allows shoppers to seamlessly browse display boards and use the interactive tablet to find out more and design their perfect floor with the support from retail partners.”

The brand has also redefined its three retail partner categories; Karndean Inspire Studio, Karndean Select and Karndean Partner, with each group offering its own individual experience for customers.

“With a large number of Karndean Select retailers placed throughout the UK and Ireland, our new showroom roll out will be a long-term commitment with the aim of having all partners offering the same consistent instore experience,” said Scott.

“From traditional to contemporary, or even geometric or abstract, every consumer has a different style that expresses their personality and fits with their interior style.”

Whereas Karndean Inspire Studios offer the ultimate showroom experience limited to an exclusive handful of stores, Karndean Select offers the same enhanced customer journey with a wide range of the product portfolio on display, but more accessible with stores in key towns and cities across the UK and Ireland.

Karndean Partners are conveniently located throughout the UK and Ireland with a smaller or selected range of Karndean flooring.

Scott added: “From traditional to contemporary, or even geometric or abstract, every consumer has a different style that expresses their personality and fits with their interior style. By better defining our retail partner categories, and enhancing our instore presence, we are able to guide customers to the right type of store to suit their needs.” karndean.com

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FLOORINGNEWS Underlay options Whether a stain-resistant twist or heavyweight wool axminster, the floorwise carpet underlay collection is ready to provide the support and comfort needed.

With recycled PU, rubber sponge, rubber crumb and combination felt, floorwise undoubtedly has one of the widest carpet underlay collections available today, giving installers and retailers a quality option for any domestic or commercial work.

The company has worked hard to develop unique specifications that ensure great quality at every price point, so whether a budget recycled PU like Initio or a premium rubber crumb option such as Champion, the collection delivers the value and quality that floorwise is famous for.

For the majority of homes, recycled PU underlays available in densities from MD+ (Medium Density Plus) right up to UHD+ (Ultra High density Plus) ensure that comfort expectations are met, and long-term support is delivered in-line with budget. Heavyweight carpets can gain from the additional support of recycled rubber crumb products like Champion and Vigour. floorwise even keeps traditionalists happy with the rubber sponge of Pinnacle and felt products including combination felt and crumb Duet, and Symphony, a wool, jute and synthetic felt in various densities.

Richard Bailey, managing director, floorwise, “We’ve made sure that our carpet underlay collection provides options to keep everyone happy, in terms of performance and comfort.”

For those installers that want a belt and braces approach to carpet underlay, floorwise’s Diamond gripper is the perfect complement, providing a secure hold of the carpet over underlays of all thicknesses The underlay carpet collection is available from local distributors across the UK and Ireland, providing you with the quality and value of floorwise and the best in independent knowledge and service.

T 01509 673974

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Fast track for fitters The Academy for Excellence in Flooring’s foundation level courses are the perfect introduction for anyone starting out in the industry, opening a fast-track route to the Academy’s famed Master Installer programme.

For installers and apprentices yet to explore a route to professional qualifications, the Academy for Excellence in Flooring’s Foundation Installer: Laminate & Wood and Foundation Installer: Vinyl courses are the perfect way to kick-off a new career in floor installation. Taking place over two-days at the Academy’s well-equipped training facility in Manchester, the courses cover various aspects of subfloor preparation and installation giving fitters the basic knowledge and confidence to install a wood, laminate or vinyl floor.

A one-to-one mentoring programme ensures success for every candidate, regardless of previous knowledge or experience, so even the freshest industry recruit will leave feeling enthusiastic and excited about their new career. Importantly, it is also the only entry-level course that opens up a fast-track route to the famed Master Installer badge. Foundation course attendees can enrol for the Master Installer scheme just six months after completion, ensuring a top-level qualification with proven business lead generation in less than a year.

Lee Thompson, technical and procurement manager for the Academy, explains: “For many entering the industry, even under watchful experienced installers, the right path to future career security and success can be confusing. Here at the Academy, we appreciate that and have developed a course directly connected to career progression.

“The Foundation is just the beginning, with guidance through the dedicated technical helpline and a route to the Master Installer scheme laid out. Ordinarily, we require at least two years of experience, making foundation courses the only option for new flooring installers to get up to speed and gain the skills, experience and knowledge that will mark them out as one of the industry’s best.”

The courses offer a mix of discussions, practical installations and theoretical learning and courses can be booked by visiting the Academy’s website. www.quick-step-academy.co.uk

Skip the latest cost rise 2021 was no different when it came to increasing skip costs again on April 1st.

Landfill tax has now risen by a staggering 250% over the past few years and will continue to rise for the foreseeable future.

On the plus side, with improvements in technology and an increase in carpet recycling plants throughout the UK, it now costs less to recycle all types of carpet and underlay waste than it does to send it to landfill.

By installing a Kenburn Carpet Crusher (rental or purchase) you are not only going to save money reducing your ever increasing skip costs, you will also improve your sales conversion rates as well, as the public respond enthusiastically to environmentally friendly recycling initiatives.

For free, honest no obligation advice on “going green” give Kenburn a call.

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Train with us At the Karndean Designflooring Training Academy we have courses and workshops for fitters of all abilities, whether you’re aiming to improve your basic skills or looking to learn more sophisticated floor laying techniques.

The perfect fit Our 3-day fitting courses cover floor preparation and installation of all Karndean flooring formats.

We also offer one-day workshops for an intensive guide to the preparation and installation of floating floors, Heritage Collection installation and the creation of bespoke motifs and designs.

Discover more at karndean.com/training

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Special feature

Welcome back to better business!

UK retail footfall jumped 88% in the third week of April as high street businesses in England, Wales and Scotland were allowed to re-open doors for the first time in months.

According to researchers Springboard, UK retail footfall rose 87.8% week-on-week. Compared to this time last year, footfall was up more than four-fold. However, Springboard noted that despite last week’s big improvement, footfall is still down 25% from two years earlier but the momentum could continue to build they say.

Diane Wehrle, Springboard Insights Director, added: “The key issue for retail destinations will be whether this momentum can be sustained. From our evidence of the last two lockdowns, we are expecting footfall to continue to increase over the next few weeks, albeit at a lesser rate.

However, the reopening of indoor hospitality on May 17 will provide a further boost to retail destinations as many indoor venues are located in high streets and shopping centres.”

“59% of flooring retailers said sales in 2020 out-performed pre-pandemic business and 69% believe pent-up demand will drive revenue growth in 2021 even further.”

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Joe Staton who runs GfK’s Consumer Confidence Index says: “Spring is in the air with increases across the board on personal finances, the general economy – over the last year and next year – and on current major purchase intentions. This is definitely a movement in the right direction – consumers are feeling a tiny spring in their step.”

We asked leading manufacturers and suppliers to show us what they have lined up for the selling season ahead...

The Stocklists polled 2,300 retailers throughout the UK during June 2020. Replies and comments are recorded anonymously. Many thanks to all those who took part.

Alternative Flooring’s Wool Iconic Stripe Marley on the stairway in home of Emily Murray founder of The Pink House (@pinkhouseliving)

Floor visualisation steps up Alternative Flooring’s Show Me My Room visualiser now works for stairs – another innovative move from this award-winning brand. Take four simple steps and let Show Me My Room do the rest.

“We are so excited to be launching an update to the already popular Show Me My Room visualiser; this is a game changer in the flooring industry, further helping our customers to visualise our floor coverings in every space of their home, even on their stairs.” Kirsty Barton, Digital Marketing Manager

• Scan the QR code to start or visit showmemyroom.com • Enter the four-digit code number for your favourite carpet

Show Me My Room links include saving carpets to a ‘Favourites’ library which is remembered each time you access the visualiser, order samples or search for your local Alternative Flooring retailer.

• Take a photo of your room or staircase

Show Me My Room gives customers confidence in choosing carpet and making a purchase.

Interior designers bring flooring to life when presenting decorating schemes. They can now take the stairs.

• Follow the steps and wait a few seconds to see your favourite carpet in your space

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Elegance – it’s back and better than ever!

First choice flooring for every room

New for 2021, Furlong Flooring has re-launched their signature twist range with enhanced features and new colour bank. The new and improved Elegance now comes with Furlong’s award-winning Combi-bac backing for stress free installation and is 3oz heavier than its predecessor, offering a more pinpoint and refined finish.

Over the past few years Furlong Flooring has been overhauling their brand, bringing all their flooring brands together under one roof. This one-stop-shop flooring manufacturer and distributer now offers a complete portfolio of flooring products from one source point, covering everything from carpet to wood, laminate to LVT and even vinyl. First choice flooring for every room!

Furlong Flooring has something for everyone, at every price point. Whatever building or room, Furlong’s considered collection means you’re able to offer your customers a huge range of quality flooring solutions from one reliable supplier.

The latest step is the launch of a new website this spring, showcasing their flooring solutions in one place.

Elegance twist range

The re-launch of Elegance completes Furlong Flooring’s overhaul of their twist collection, which now features something for everyone, at every price point. The collection includes four new ranges, Revelation, Carefree Twist, Carefree Ultra and Serenity, which sit alongside the already hugely popular Elegance, Trident and Chiltern collections.

Stand apart Working alongside retail customers, Furlong Flooring has developed a range of high-impact and easy-to-use in-store display modules.

Retailers are loving the opportunity to display their products in a structured way with the potential to display different flooring types next to each other in one stand, underpinning Furlong’s aim to offer first choice flooring solutions for every room.

These new stands are designed to allow retailers to choose whatever setup works best for their store, from freestanding island displays to a whole shopin-a-shop; maximising visual impact without overtaking the showroom.

These beautiful, back-lit graphic display modules add impact to your store with modern and appealing photography which allows customers to imagine the flooring in their own home. Sample sizes are uniform throughout the collection, so you can easily move your samples from one stand to another.

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Victoria Carpets Victoria Carpets Our latest editions...

Our Natureborn wool collection has increased further with the introduction of Frontier in March 2020. This 100% wool loop range comes in 14 rustic colours, comprised of 7 linear and 7 marble designs.

Next to get our attention was Burford Twist. In spring 2021, we added a value ‘Super’ weight in 11 rustic colours.

Brand new to the collection is Royal Velvet. Launching in May 2021, this 100% wool range comes in 20 elegant and timeless tones.

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Luxuria is a new collection designed to offer the best of the best from Victoria and the first range to be added was Luxuria Velvet in November 2020. This is a stunning Nylon 6.6 velvet offer that comes in 36 opulent colours and offers a sophistication unlike anything else we sell.

We have a selection of wall units and lecterns available to support each of these new product launches. If you would like to find out more about any of these, please get in touch and we can arrange for your local Area Sales Manager to contact you.

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This is a superior weight to our exisiting Heartland range which is available in the same 16 stunning colours.

In the same month we also released Heartland Heathers in 12 subtle metallic tones.

Finally in October 2020, we refreshed our popular Freedom range by adding multiple new colours to create a kalidescope of 24 shades. This range is now offered across two weights, Freedom and Freedom Xtra.

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We think you will all agree that this past year has been like no other, however that has definitely not slowed us down. We’re sad we won’t get to see you at The Buying Group shows this Spring, but here is a little peak at what you would’ve seen at the show...

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Anyone for cake?

In celebration of our 125th Year, we wanted to create something special and our ‘Cake Stand’ is just that. This stunning POS display features four of our best selling EasiCare ranges: First Impressions, Ultimate Impressions, Heartland and Heartland Ultra as well as Heartland Heathers, beautifully displayed with curved bespoke sampling.

The cake stand is a new design to the flooring industry and allows the consumer the ability to walk around and experience the exciting products available from Victoria Carpets.

It has been carefully designed to make sure that whilst it creates an eyecatching and unique shopping experience, it does not dominate the retail space. Each range comes with two bespoke folders which can be stored on the handy shelves below each display.

We have a limited availability of 125 special edition stands and retailers ordering one of these will automatically recieve a stand certificate, special terms and a full rebate. Furthermore we will send you a personalised bottle of fizz to celebrate 125 years of Victoria Carpets and raise a glass to many more years in partnership.

Call our sales office today to find out how you can be a part of this exciting new opportunity.

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The LVT market shows no signs of slowing down anytime soon and retailers looking to either expand their offer or look to start selling luxury vinyl for the first time should consider the swing arm offer from Distinctive Flooring.

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This stunning dual display holds 50 double sided product and silent salesman boards. Housing both our 0.55 and 0.7mm ranges this one display offers, planks, parquets, herringbones and various tile sizes, offering the consumer a fantastic selection.

We believe in supporting bricks and mortar retailers which is why we are offering preferred pricing and rebate scheme to retailers signing up for one of our stands. Call us now for £300 off any new Swing Arm stand ordered up until the 1st June!

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From summer 2021 we are excited to announce that our Universal range will be getting some new editions.

Firstly our Universal 30 range (formerly Frontier) will also be available as a 2G click product. This range of six planks and two tile designs is a great extension to this exceptional 0.3mm value product.

For more information contact the sales office today on 01562 749300 or email sales@myvictoria.co.uk

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We will also be adding a new sized Herringbone in both dryback & click into the Universal 55 range. This will be made up from six of our best loved Universal 55 plank colours and will introduce two brand new stone designs.

For more information contact the sales office.

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Invincible Invictus inspires!

Retailers can rely on Invictus to attract maximum attention as consumers come back to their stores this month.

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Enhanced LVT The LVT collection has received a full update across the affordable luxury of the mainstream Primus range of dryback planks and tiles with its 0.3mm wear layer, as has the upmarket Maximus collection with a 0.55mm wear layer and availability in dryback and click.

Contemporary Carpets In the Invictus carpets collection, bestselling Orion and Sirius have introduced new contemporary colours to keep them fresh and appealing. These multi-width ranges are now being produced using a new generation of iVinci PP yarn, for an extra bulky and comfortable look and feel.

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Online Inspiration On the updated website, retailers can now use new visualiser technology with their customers to show how Invictus ranges will look in their own homes – and another new feature there is the Invictus Community, a gallery of real installations posted by retailers and satisfied

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Associated Weavers have been busy during lockdown, building on the huge momentum they have created for this go-to brand, with new collections and options ready to deliver to the UK market.

“Invictus has become a reliable winner for retailers and we’ve been working hard to ensure that success goes from strength to strength to respond to design trends and give consumers exactly what they want,” says Gavin Pugh, Managing Director of AW. 40

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Cavalier Carpets CONTACT INFORMATION

+44 (0)1254 268 000

info@cavalier-carpets.co.uk www.cavaliercarpets.co.uk @cavaliercarpets

Select-a-Swatch Our new award winning ‘Select-a-Swatch’ POS system is now in stock, in fact your local rep will almost certainly have got a stock at home, that is if he hasn’t sold them already, but no need to worry, there are plenty more where they came from.

Make sure you ask for details and availability of our new compact and eye catching way of keeping your Cavalier product in the customers sight and not on the floor.

We hope that you are all keeping safe & staying well.

Be sure to keep an eye on our website for the latest news.

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We’re ready to spring into action !

Hans Lowe (Cavalier Sales Director), pictured above with two new arrivals on the family farm, symbolic of our attitude to getting back to business with a sense of ‘new beginnings’.

The fact is, we at Cavalier have never stopped, although we have at times had some staff furloughed and others working from home we have maintained forward momentum.

We have been very busy, delivering existing product, enhancing current ranges with exciting new colour palettes and developing brand new products.

Our Sales Representatives are ready to hit the ground running, with lots of new samples to update your Cavalier collection. Naturally they will all be sticking to our strict Covid protocol, including fixed appointment times, wearing of PPE, avoiding contact with your customers and politely refusing brews, when offered!

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The Ultimate Solutions for

Subfloor Moisture Stopgap F77

Isolates residual construction moisture and rising damp up to 98% RH in a single coat. Apply direct over underfloor heating screeds where RH readings are up to 90%.

Stopgap F78

Impedes the passage of construction moisture up to 95% RH in a one component, ready to use system.

Stopgap Isolator Membrane

Loose lay, impervious sheet designed to provide a fast and easy solution for damp subfloors.

F. Ball Digital Hygrometer

For accurate measurement of relative humidity levels in accordance with British Standards.

F. Ball offer a complete range of solutions for the control of subfloor moisture.

Guaranteed to provide the ultimate protection.

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sales@interfloor.com www.interfloor.com @Interfloor Duralay, renowned for its durability, is also the underlay brand of choice for specialist needs. The crumb rubber, foam and sponge rubber underlays are perfect for high traffic commercial areas. Duralay Heatflow is also high performing when used with wood flooring, laminate flooring and underfloor heating.

Luxurious installations to raise the spirit As the UK cautiously begins to move out of lockdown with the reopening of non-essential retail, homeowners are prioritising improvements and turning to brands they know, love and trust.

Whatever their budget, customers are always keen on finishing touches which can turn a good installation into something exceptional. Interfloor’s Gripperrods Premier edgings for example, are the perfect choice for retailers keen to demonstrate their commitment to the details which can make all the difference.

Interfloor’s Tredaire and Duralay are two leading brands meeting the requirements of consumer and contractors.

Renowned for comfort and superb heat insulation, Tredaire Colours Red is an 11mm, dense sponge rubber underlay, making it the perfect option for both domestic and commercial installations.

Within the Tredaire range, Palladium 10mm and Chromium 9mm, both have a high-performance Textron backing for more dimensional stability and cleaner cutting during installation, plus exceptional ‘shock absorber’ properties to help give carpets a longer life. The superior heat insulation properties, luxurious feel underfoot and high acoustic ratings to reduce noise make it the perfect installation for all areas of the home.

Both Palladium and Chromium are 180kg/m³ offering superior protection for carpets that is longer lasting and better performing.

Whatever your requirements Interfloor products will not disappoint, and the quality Tredaire Palladium won a National Flooring Innovation Award as a new class of Premium High Density (PHD) product, strengthening Interfloor’s reputation as an inventor of quality flooring products. It is made from 100 % recycled foam giving it excellent ‘green’ credentials.

PU foam underlays are particularly good at insulation and impact noise reduction and are comfortable underfoot, durable, and easy to install and if you’re looking for a premium luxurious underlay then Tredaire Dreamwalk is ideal. The thickness is designed to help cushion the flooring between the carpet and the sub floor. It also prolongs the life of the carpet and is suitable for any room in the domestic home.

It uses manufacturing techniques that allow the production of underlays with higher thermal conductivity and hence lower thermal resistance than normal. All have lower ‘tog’ ratings, which allow the warmth generated by underfloor heating to pass quickly into a room. They conduct more heat than other underlays, making them the ideal choice for installations with underfloor heating, bringing greater heating efficiency and the potential of reducing heating bills.

Interfloor is confident its British-made brands Tredaire and Duralay will continue to be preferred choices.

“Consumers love the high-performance features of our PHD underlays, and fitters have been impressed with how easy it is to install.The range has quickly become a top choice for professional installations in all areas of the home,” said Interfloor Sales Director Gary Cowley.

‘BEST UNDERLAY MANUFACTURER’ Gary also points out that Interfloor has the accolade of ‘Best Underlay Manufacturer’ award in its trophy cabinet for the second year in a row and is confident it will continue to remain a firm favourite.

As customers search for the perfect underlay that offers the Interfloor characteristics -comfort and luxury – many want to tick the sustainability and environmental box too.

It is reassuring to consumers that Interfloor has striven to do its bit for the planet. The company is committed to focusing on manufacturing sustainable products that meet high ethical standards and go above and beyond the current industry norm.

For example, Interfloor continually looks to innovate and push the boundaries and in doing so has achieved all three major accreditations: ISO 9001, 14001 and 45001 and is a member of the Ethical Trading Initiative.

It doesn’t stop there, in addition, it takes its ethical considerations to the high standards and as part of its commitment to its workforce, CEO John Cooper was proud to announce recently that Interfloor had become an accredited Living Wage Employer.

What next? Watch this space for exciting news next month.

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FLOORINGBUSINESSNEWS Covid support protected weaker flooring firms?

Carpetright owner builds UK flooring empire

Covid support for business may have saved flooring firms that would not have survived in a normal year, prompting comment that Government schemes were maybe too generous to the trade and unfair to more robust competitors.

National wholesaler Carpets & Flooring is the latest acquisition by Meditor, the British investment group that bought out Carpetright in 2019, to grow its position as a major force in UK flooring.

Insolvency rates for furniture and flooring firms were significantly higher pre-pandemic before suddenly dropping once Government financial support became widely available.

Carpetright CEO Wilf Walsh will step down from that role to head a new entity called Nestware Holdings Limited (NHL), formed by Meditor as the home of its flooring acquisitions which now comprise Carpet & Flooring, FlooringSupplies.co.uk, Contemporary Trade Flooring and Flooring Megastore, in addition to Carpetright.

Research by the authoritative news and market intelligence service The Furnishing Report shows that only about two-thirds of the average insolvency rate in our sector occurred during the pandemic.

“Furlough, grants, cheap debt and payment deferrals have supported a huge number of furniture and flooring companies, many of which would otherwise not have been able to survive,” says The Furnishing Report.

“It was right for the Government to do so, but the response has been arguably too generous. With the correct amount of support, the number of insolvencies across the trade would have been consistent with prior periods,” it adds.

Retailers react against vaccine passports Vaccine passports would be a “barrier to trade” say retail groups as the Government fails to rule out applying such a scheme to the high street.

The Times newspaper reported that shoppers may need passports saying a Downing Street spokesperson had hinted they were being considered and refused to rule it out when pressed whether this would apply to shops.

“We are looking at how Covid status certificates could have an important role to play domestically as well as internationally. We will come forward with more detail on them and how they may work in due course,” the spokeperson told the Times.

Helen Dickenson of the British Retail Consortium called the idea a “barrier to trade” and said: “While Covid status certification may play an important role in certain activities, such as international travel, our members are clear that it would not be appropriate or useful in a retail setting.”

Scottish chain expects strong summer Leading Scottish flooring discounter J & W Carpets reports high demand and predicts a strong summer of trading across its 22 warehouse outlets.

The company says turnover has decreased slightly but profits saw a substantial rise after improvements in its margins. “Demand for the company’s products remains high and trading has been good. The company expects strong sales over the summer,” it said.

The statement on current trading came in the filing of historic accounts for the year ended 31 March 2020 which showed sales for that prepandemic year had declined by less than 1% to £11.4 million but profits more than trebled to £377,228.

The company added that its performance has not been affected by the pandemic as much as the directors initially feared and it added: “There has been no significant impact on the company’s supply chain from either COVID-!9 or Brexit.”

Carpet & Flooring has 11 sites around the UK including a head office and distribution centre in Redditch which has a turnover of around £100m.

The company said: “This addition will extend NHL’s reach into the contract and business-to-business flooring space and presents excellent growth potential, alongside valuable synergies in operations and logistics.”

Victoria posts record results - and acquires International flooring group Victoria plc has announced record results for the last year, growing sales 3% to £640 million despite the pandemic and it is forecasting “strong, ongoing consumer demand.”

In a trading update to investors, the Kidderminster-based business said the performance for the 12 months ending April 3 demonstrated its efficiency and resilience “despite the impact of the April-May 2020 lockdowns, which saw over £50 million of revenue reduction in those two months compared to the prior year.”

The company added that it “capitalised on strong consumer demand by restarting manufacturing and logistics operations as soon as lawfully permitted – ahead of competitors. The result was a post-lockdown double-digit growth in revenues.”

“The outlook is very encouraging. The Group continues to experience strong, ongoing consumer demand across its key markets.”

Victoria described the outlook for the months ahead as “very encouraging” and added: “The Group continues to experience strong, ongoing consumer demand across its key markets. Furthermore, housing transactions, a key 12-18 month leading indicator of flooring sales, are at very high levels – not only in the UK, but across our markets (more than 70% of the Group’s earnings are now generated from outside the UK), which suggests demand will be maintained for some period.”

Victoria plc is living up to its promise of an acquisitive 2021 with takeover of three Italian ceramic tile companies for €35m.

The manufacturers are Ceramica Colli and Vallelunga and Ceramiche Santa Maria, all of which are located near Victoria’s substantial existing Italian operations. Victoria’s Italian business is growing “at a remarkable rate” according to Executive Chairman Geoff Wilding.

“This is the first—and smallest—of several acquisitions we expect to conclude over the weeks and months ahead,” he added.

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Installs so fast it’s like having an extra pair of hands There’s no faster way to a great finish. i4F drop-lock technologies are up to 30% faster to install than basic angle/angle systems. They don’t need any inserts or special tools, feature extremely high locking strength and work seamlessly with all materials, in all formats.

Speak to your existing manufacturers, or contact us to find i4F licensees already producing flooring powered by our drop-lock technologies. And get ready to floor your competitors and reap the benefits – fast.

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FLOORINGNEWS All aboard cruise portal Flooring contractors and professionals working in the design and fit out of cruise ships interiors can now find information for creating visually impressive flooring using F. Ball’s subfloor preparation products and flooring adhesives on CSI Plus, the new networking and product sourcing platform for marine and offshore environments.

Created by organisers of Cruise Ship Interiors (CSI), the online platform includes exclusive content and advice on subfloor preparation and floorcovering installation in the form of white papers and webinars, as well as the opportunity to arrange oneto-one meetings with F. Ball’s technical experts and sales representatives.

F. Ball is the UK’s leading manufacturer of subfloor preparation products and adhesives for floorcoverings. Its products are tested in accordance with ISO standards, with many also tested to the standards of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO), making them approved for use in marine flooring installations.

Exported globally, the wide range of products include specialist adhesives for the installation of almost every type of decorative floorcovering, including luxury carpet and bespoke vinyl tile designs. Notably, they have been used to install flooring in some of the world’s most prestigious cruise ships, as well as polar exploration vessels, Mediterranean super yachts, New Orleans paddle steamers showboats, and offshore oil rigs. Darren Kenyon, Sales Director for F. Ball and Co. Ltd., commented: “We’re pleased to be partnering with CSI Plus and to be able to offer cruise industry professionals the benefit of our expertise in flooring adhesives and floor preparation products technology. We look forward to meeting them face-to-face when we attend CSI exhibitions in Miami and London later in the year.”

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Graham goes for growth at Kellars Kellars have underlined its ambitions for expansion with the appointment of leading flooring figure Graham Harris to a key strategic role in the company.

After spending more than 25 years in the flooring industry, Graham was keen to get started in his role at Kellars in March, “I have only been working at Kellars for a short period of time, but I am very proud to be in this position, surrounded by a team of passionate, enthusiastic and loyal people. It’s an established and prestigious company that I hope to play my part in continuing it’s strategy to be the ‘flooring distributor of choice’ for all flooring retailers and contractors across the UK.” Graham will be playing a major strategic role in enhancing revenue generation for the business through sales strategies, identifying potential opportunities and weaknesses, whilst also overseeing the Kellars visions and values.

Prior to this role, he has had years of direct experience operating across the flooring trade, formerly with Kingsmead Carpets/Headlam as a General Manager for 19 years. Graham was also managing a number of Carpetright stores across central London.

He was ready to step up his career and jumped at the opportunity at Kellars. “I’m very excited about what the future holds for Kellars, with further investment in the delivery network and can’t wait for the opening of our new depot in Rugby,” he said. “We ensure that our stock levels are high enough to meet customer needs all year round.”

This expansion will enhance the company’s strategy of opening up the south of England market, and to be the distributor of choice for all flooring needs.

Away from work, the Head of Sales at Kellars is also a dad to three children, he plays vets football and as a Manchester United fan has his season ticket ready and waiting for when he can attend sporting events hopefully later in the year.

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Sad loss of Ted Smale Ted Smale, a well known and respected sales representative and agent in the flooring industry for over 35 years has sadly passed away at the age of 88.

Ted’s career started in the sixties with Marley Carpets and ran right through to Ryalux in the nineties, with the likes of Barwick and Bergoss Carpets in the middle. He travelled the South West and Channel Islands and loved the trade, the people and all that life had to give, He will be sadly missed by all his friends and family.

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BerryAlloc reinvents wood flooring.

BerryAlloc introduces 2 brand new parquet collections: Les Exclusifs and Les Essentiels. Because of its innovative Ultimtec® technology the collections succeed in bringing together the delicate natural beauty of oiled wood and the ease of maintenance of a varnished wood making it easy to clean, robust and long-lasting.

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Fit tips for vinyl by F Ball & Co Ltd Given the popularity of Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVTs) and planks, and customers’ high expectations for a high-quality finish when choosing them, it’s crucial to understand the processes that flooring contractors need to follow to ensure a flawless finish is achieved and one that will last for the lifetime of the installation. Stephen Boulton, technical service manager at F. Ball and Co. Ltd., provides a guide to designer floorcovering installations.

A long-lasting, visually attractive flooring finish when installing vinyl tiles or planks involves following basic principles of subfloor preparation, as well as taking precautions to avoid common causes of floor failure.

Selecting the optimum products at each stage of the process will help achieve professional results.

The first step in any floorcovering installation should be to check that the subfloor is suitably smooth and dry.

Laitance, the crust of fine particles formed on the surface of the screed as it dries, which may still be present if the subfloor is a newly-installed screed, must be removed mechanically along with other surface contaminants.

Guarding against damp A moisture test should always be conducted to determine if the subfloor is dry enough to receive floorcoverings. Excess subfloor moisture, whether residual construction moisture or rising damp, can attack flooring adhesives and cause resilient floorcoverings to blister and lift, ruining the appearance of installations and, in extreme cases, causing complete floor failure. Excess subfloor moisture is, by far, the leading cause of floor failure. F. Ball recommends the use of a calibrated digital hygrometer to measure subfloor moisture levels, in line with British Standards.

If relative humidity (RH) levels are higher than 75% where resilient floorcoverings are to be installed, a waterproof surface membrane will be required to prevent subfloor moisture rising up and attacking the adhesive and floorcovering. Advanced products, such as F. Ball’s Stopgap F77 are now available that will isolate residual construction moisture where relative humidity values are up to 98% with a single coat application and will fully cure in as little as three hours.

Creating a base A levelling compound should then be applied over the subfloor to create a perfectly smooth and level surface onto which LVTs can be installed. This ensures that the visual appearance of the floorcovering is flawless and not compromised by imperfections in the subfloor showing through.

The application of a heavy-duty levelling compound with high compressive strength and excellent self-levelling properties is recommended to create the perfect base for the installation of LVTs.

When working over flexible subfloors, including plywood or steel, the use of a flexible levelling compound is advised to accommodate movements in the subfloor.

Where an LVT installation is part of a refurbishment and old adhesive residues are present after the removal of old floorcoverings, specialist levelling compounds are available, such as F. Ball’s Stopgap 1200 Pro, which can be applied straight over old adhesive residues, without the need to prime beforehand, removing the need for mechanical preparation.

Priming to perfection In most other cases, before the levelling compound is installed it will be necessary to prime the subfloor. When used over nonabsorbent surfaces, such as waterproof surface membranes, primers promote adhesion between the subfloor and the levelling compound applied over it. Applied over absorbent subfloors, such as concrete, sand/cement screeds or plywood, priming also prevents the unacceptably rapid drying of a subsequently applied levelling compound to maintain its working time.

Priming also prevents ‘pinholing’. These are small holes in the levelling compound that have the appearance of pinholes or blisters caused by the slow escape of air from absorbent surfaces as the levelling compound cures.

General-purpose primers, such as F. Ball’s Stopgap P131, are available that can be used over both absorbent and non-absorbent surfaces.

Primers are also available for a number of specialist applications, including F. Ball’s Stopgap P141, which is designed for use over non-absorbent surfaces. F. Ball’s Stopgap P121 primer is specially formulated to promote the application characteristics of compatible levelling compounds when applied over calcium sulphate screeds.

The optimum adhesive

The high compressive strength and excellent self-levelling properties of F. Ball’s Stopgap 300 HD heavy-duty levelling compound provide the ideal base for Luxury Vinyl Tiles.

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Pressure sensitive adhesives are often the best choice for installing vinyl tiles or planks. They form an instant grab upon contact, so contractors don’t need to worry about tiles or planks moving about when they are working, making them ideal for where intricate designs or patterns are being created.

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F. Ball’s Stopgap F78 waterproof surface membrane is used to create a barrier against excess subfloor moisture. through thin vinyl floorcoverings, a common problem, also known as ‘grin-through’, which will compromise the finished appearance of your bespoke flooring installation. This can be further guarded against by going over the adhesive once it has dried to a tacky film, with a roller that has been pre-coated with adhesive, to flatten the ridges formed by trowel application.

The adhesive is part of F. Ball’s ‘System LVT’ range, which comprises waterproof surface membranes, primers, levelling compounds and adhesives that when used correctly and in combination are guaranteed to result in an aesthetically pleasing floor finish that lasts the lifetime of the installation.

The System LVT range also features adhesives with a variety of other specialist attributes, including Styccobond F49 Hybrid PS, which combines pressure sensitive and temperature tolerant characteristics. The adhesive develops the ultra-high bond strength to hold vinyl floorcoverings firmly in place in areas exposed to extreme temperature fluctuations (from -20°C to +60°C). The adhesive is also resistant to water, making it suitable for installing floorcoverings in areas subject to water and high humidity, including wet rooms and kitchens that require frequent cleaning.

Compatibility check It is highly recommended that contractors check the compatibility of particular floorcoverings and adhesives. For this purpose, F. Ball produces its Recommended Adhesives Guide (RAG), which lists adhesives recommended for use with over 6,000 floorcoverings produced by over 200 manufacturers. It is available as a free app or a printed booklet. An interactive version can also be found on the F. Ball website. Alternatively, you can consult the floorcovering manufacturer’s guidelines.

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Toning up stone Much of the luxury vinyl flooring market is driven by wooden shades but despite this often being the more popular choice when renovating, the versatility of stone floorcoverings should not be underestimated.

And manufacturers and designers have been just as innovative in tiles as they have in wood decors – maybe more so as new materials are brought into the mix.

Matthew Brook, national sales manager for IVC Group UK and Eire, sees strong signs of creativity. “Granite effects seem to be eternally popular in the homes of the UK and we’ve seen people getting bolder with their granite choices, opting for colours and styles which make a statement and really prove to be the key element which a room is designed around.

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existing floor, Pure Tiles also use DreamClick, an innovative 360° locking system that speeds up installation.

“Once down, through its unique foamed top layer, this same RCB construction delivers exceptional comfort and combined with Dreamtec+ underlay, vastly improved acoustics, reducing impact noise by 20dB. The finished result is a water-resistant, stain-resistant and hardwearing tile floor that’s comfortable, warm, quiet and durable enough for kitchen use.

In short, Pure Click’s authentic stone and tile effects come with none of the drawbacks of their genuine counterparts.”

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“With Pure Tiles homeowners benefit from authentic modern tile looks” “Granite effects seem to be eternally popular in the homes of the UK and we’ve seen people getting bolder with their granite choices” “Additionally, industrial design is something we’ve seen more of in recent years and we expect this trend to continue. Industrial, more contemporary looking kitchens and lounges we’ve come to expect in homes on the continent, however slowly but surely, they’re making their way into the thoughts of homeowners with a flare for interior design now in the UK. “One of our major benefits is that Moduleo’s stone LVT styles are warm underfoot whilst reducing reflective walking and transmission sound. This makes them an asset for those looking for an industrial design who don’t want the cold feel on feet in the morning and wish also to reduce the typical noise of shoes on a stone floor.”

From next month Victoria Design Floors will be rolling out the sample update for the Tapestry boards on their Distinctive Flooring stands.

Tapestry was first shown to the market at Harrogate in 2019 where it won the Flooring Innovation Award for smooths. Due to launch in spring 2020, the pandemic stopped the company in its tracks, but they are now ready to start to roll out and can’t wait to see how the market reacts to this stunning collection.

Made up of 20 different patterned mosaic style tiles, Tapestry comes in boxes of 32, 9”x9” tiles from which various designs can be made. As well as being used on their own, they can also be mixed and matched with complementary 9”x9” and 18”x18” tiles to help create unique floors for your customers. They can even be paired with the Landscape Wildwood planks should someone want to mix planks and stones together.

BerryAlloc’s Pure Tiles collection brings a collection of modern stone looks with the performance advantages of the brand’s RCB construction and fast DreamClick installation.

Packed full of sleek modern looks, Pure Tiles is a vinyl tile collection that not only looks great, but that performs brilliantly and is easy to install.

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Cushion flooring offers options “The timeless elegance of limestone offers a neutral backdrop for any décor or style”

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“The timeless elegance of limestone offers a neutral backdrop for any décor or style,” explains Stella Coyle, national retail sales manager of Karndean Designflooring.

She said: “Having recently introduced new limestone designs to our modern Korlok collection, we have seen how popular stone effect floors can be in hallways, playrooms and dining areas. With it’s contemporary and classic feel, it should not be limited to traditional kitchens and bathrooms.

“The newly launched Korlok stone palette of five hues includes a range of silvery and warm mid-greys, muted and soft neutrals and honey-colours.

From the striking charcoal-grey tones of Volcanic Black to the elegant Frosted Stone with its beautiful chalky limestone effect, there’s a tone to match traditional and contemporary interiors alike. continued on page 56...

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“Like all our floors, the designs are handcrafted to reflect the muted colour tones found in natural limestone”

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SoftStep cushion vinyl is Abingdon Flooring’s answer to tile and stone effects in rooms where moisture is a worry.

Millie Barlow, head of marketing, Abingdon Flooring, says: “For homeowners that want a practical and easy to take care of surface that’s also affordable, there are few floors that can match SoftStep. We’ve some great tile and stone effects throughout the collection. From Victoria in our modern and contemporary Grey-Tex range right up to the stylish ceramic tile of Islington in our super comfortable and easy to install I-Tex, there’s something for every taste and budget. This summer will see new additions to the SoftStep range as we look to expand the range of designs and colour choices that the collection offers.

“Importantly, all SoftStep floors carry a few shared traits that make them incredibly versatile as a flooring option, so whether homeowners are recreating the look of a rustic flagstone or going for something modern like concrete tile, they always benefit from a floor that’s comfortable and warm. The perfect addition to bathrooms and kitchens, SoftStep is also durable and our best floors feature a special PUR finish that makes them easy to clean.”

Leoline’s Ceramica cushion vinyl collection presents the latest stone and tile looks, without the cost or practical drawbacks.

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Ceramica comes with Leoline’s Superguard finish, a protective PUR lacquer that resists permanent staining – often an issue with porous stone floors – and is really simple to clean.

Comfortable and warm underfoot so perfect for barefoot bathroom use, Ceramica features a 15-year warranty and comes in two, three and four-metre widths.

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“Like all our floors, the designs are handcrafted to reflect the muted colour tones found in natural limestone and have been developed to include subtle veining, delicate mottling and a chalky appearance to create a realistic finish.

Each design can be perfectly paired with a wide range of trends including Scandi, modern industrial and minimalist to name but a few.

“It also means those faced with the challenge of an uneven subfloor or an existing ceramic floor have the flexibility to opt for a stone design in a convenient rigid core design.”

Harvey Maria says that using a stone, concrete or ceramic effect instantly creates a stylish and rustic aesthetic to both commercial and residential spaces. Concrete flooring has been trending for a while and works equally well in period buildings and contemporary schemes.

“Large Ando luxury vinyl tiles create the appearance of contemporary raw concrete slabs, but are far warmer underfoot than a real concrete floor” These large Ando luxury vinyl tiles are a rustic unfinished concrete effect designed

by Japanese architect Tadao Ando. They create the appearance of contemporary raw concrete slabs, but are far more durable and warmer underfoot than a real concrete floor. This makes them extremely versatile and ideal for high traffic areas, such as lobbies and entranceways.

19th century encaustic floor tiles form the inspiration behind Northmore - Harvey Maria’s best selling collection that blends unique decorative pattern, heritage colour pigment and authentic patina. They have reinterpreted these stylish Harvey Maria – contemporary concrete and prestigious Victorian floor tiles to create a collection that stands up to the demands of modern home life.

Organics Stone gives a natural stone aesthetic, perfect for creating modern rustic styling. A classic design for your kitchen, bathroom or bootroom, this collection is available in a gentle palette of natural shades.

And you can add feature strips between the tiles to give the appearance of traditional flagstones.

Kellars has been building a comprehensive vinyl collection alongside the growing demand among consumers for choice and quality in the sector and the company can supply plain or patterned designs to suit almost any style, including highly authentic appearance in real stone or wood.

In Kellar’s Octavian Vinyl collection, there are 11 total ranges, Lusso and Lumea being the newest which offers an unrivalled range of vinyl with a wide variety of colours and decors to choose from.

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Dark slate from Kellars’ Allora Unico Collection

“Kellars has been building a comprehensive vinyl collection alongside the growing demand among consumers for choice and quality” For 2021, the buzz is all about Allora Unico, a distinctive new collection of SPC vinyl which was launched in December 2020 to great acclaim with 22 products across the three range: Allora Herringbone, Plank and Rigid-Tile. “We introduced our first herringbone range at Kellars into our Allora Unico Collection in 6 colours and all the options have been in high demand during the start of 2021,” says Kellars marketing manager Claire Lewis.

The flagship Camaro range from Polyflor takes LVT decors to the creative edge of innovation with options to design and combine shades for unique and distinctive installations.

The company is committed to trend research to develop products that inspire and enthuse consumers across wood, stone, slate and man-made materials, and whether it is applying a modern twist to a traditional design or creating a bespoke floor with intricately cut individual tiles, Camaro delivers in style.

Alongside timeless classics, Camaro’s gallery of tile design possibilities includes chevron patterns of stone with oak insets, organic and smoked concrete in a hexagonal configuration, herringbone with marquetry strips, and dual-width planks and brickwork cuts to challenge conventional assumptions about laying stone.

The exceptionally wide range of slate decors is worth attention, extending from the conventional dark tone of Atlantic Slate through to lighter shades in Highland, Arctic and Ocean Slate options.

FOR MORE INFORMATION ABINGDON FLOORING • 01274 655 694 • www.abingdonflooring.co.uk BERRYALLOC • +32 56 52 84 80 • www.berryalloc.com HARVEY MARIA • 03300 330 1231• www.harveymaria.com KARNDEAN DESIGNFLOORING • 01386 820 200 • www.karndean.com KELLARS • 0161 443 0970 • www.kellars.co.uk LEOLINE • T 0800 032 3970 • www.leoline.co.uk MODULEO/IVC • 01332 851500 • www.moduleo.co.uk POLYFLOR • 0161 767 1111 • www.polyflor.com VICTORIA DESIGN FLOORS • 01562 749300 • www.MyVictoria.co.uk

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

Benefits

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

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

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

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

Product options

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

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

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

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

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

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

• Sound reduction – vinyl has neglible impact sound compared

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

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

Installation

Installation preparation Vinyl requires a dry, sound, level subfloor as the relative thinness of vinyl and its light reflection performance will quickly reveal imperfections after installation as well as cause potential wear issues.

Exisitng wooden/MDF floors may need a plywood underlay up to 6mm thick and then the joints will need to be skimmed or taped. Non-wood sub-floors will need a self-levelling screed to be laid to ensure a suitable base for the floor. A damp-proof membrane may be required depending on sub-floor moisture levels.

However, new rigid core products are less flexible and can be laid more easily over existing floors – see Construction.

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

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

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Other notable options include:

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

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

• G routing and grooving – vinyl tiles can be laid with grouting inlay

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

LVT construction

Top coating – A polyurethane or aluminium oxide coating provides protection against scratches and stains and gives enhances anti-slip.

Wear layer – This is a key layer - determining the performance and resilience of the product. A 0.3mm (12 mil) wear layer is a good for heavy wear areas. Commercial installations need 0.5mm wear layers or above with 0.7mm at the top end. The wear warranties and guarantees carried by products will be based on this thickness.

Decor layer – This is the decor itself - in essence it is a paper- or filmbased photographic inkjet print.

(A few LVT floors have the image printed directly to the surface of the floor but this implies less image definition and different wear characteristics.)

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PVC and fibre glass layers – The construction ‘sandwich’ can vary between products but a combination of PVC (polyvinyl chloride) layers for strength and flexibility and fibre glass layers for structural stability may be used. Any click-system profile will be incorporated into these layers. Products often use a combination of recycled vinyl which is cheaper and virgin PVC which lasts longer and is more stable.

Rigid core LVT has a solid, less flexible PVC layer with maximum stability which means it can be laid over exisiting, less even flooring without showing imperfections and therefore avoiding wear problems.

Base (or backing) layer – The final high density PVC layer varies according to the installation requirement and is designed for taking adhesive or as an ‘underlay’ for loose-lay and click installations.

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Flooring factsheet from Interfloor Best Practice Guide Fitting the Right Underlay Selecting the right underlay is not always easy. There are a lot to choose from and there are many factors to consider such as comfort, durability, suitability with underfloor heating, noise reduction, warmth and more.

Interfloor has been advocating the use of underlay with new floorcoverings since the 1940s, pioneering its “British method” worldwide and developing its market-leading brands Duralay and Tredaire to supply hundreds of customers in over 70 countries.

Here they offer advice on the key considerations for selecting the best underlay …

Our Underlay Range

Sustainability Re-use and recycling are key considerations for determining a flooring product’s green credentials.

Interfloor’s crumb rubber and PU foam underlays contain approximately 80%-90% recycled content. The crumb rubber is made from recycled car tyres and some 3 million are recycled every year to make our underlay.

We launched FSC® certified carpet gripper in 2011 and produced the first EC1 and EC2 flooring adhesives in 2008.

Impact sound With more people opting for hard floorcoverings there are major benefits to using a specialist underlay; not least, the reduction in sound impact.

Interfloor’s Duralay was the first brand to develop special noise reduction underlays for wood and laminate floors. Independent tests prove our sponge rubber Timbermate underlays, with their superior weight and density, reduce acoustic noise levels by up to 30 per cent.

Underfloor heating It’s important to make sure that the effect of underfloor heating is not reduced by the underlay. Choose a specialist underlay for use with underfloor heating and check its thermal insulation value, making sure the thermal resistance of the total installation doesn’t exceed 0.15m2 K/W. Interfloor’s high tog underlays, including Duralay Heatflow and Tredaire King and Defender, help keep rooms warm and cosy.

Quality standards With greater emphasis being placed on building products’ performance, it’s important that those used in residential and commercial environments conform to British and European quality standards.

Interfloor’s underlays and accessories are compliant with the relevant quality and safety standards, including BS 5808: 1991 / EN14499 : 2015.

They also hold the Carpet and Rug Institute (CRI) Green Label Plus accreditation, meaning our products conform to the CRI’s high standards for indoor air quality and low VOC emissions.

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

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

www.interfloor.com

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

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

www.floorwise.co.uk

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

www.carpenterunderlay.co.uk

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Poor or old underlay will...

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

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• 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

• Feel hard and unwelcoming • Reduce carpet life • Cause wrinkling and premature wear spots • Cause carpet fibres to break down more quickly • Not meet British Standards How thick?

A maximum of 12mm is recommended (working with gripper will be difficult thereafter) but rooms with heavy traffic will need a thinner, denser pad. The combination of thickness and density is all important as a thick underlay with low density may not perform well. Typically, the thicker the underlay, the better quality it will need to be – 11mm is often used for luxury installations with 9mm and 7mm the common domestic thickness.

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

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).

www.wilsons-carpet-underlays.co.uk

Laminate underlay There’s still an opportunity to sell underlay with laminate flooring, improving the acoustic performance of the floor and helping the boards float above any imperfections in the sub-floor.

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

www.luxeunderlay.com

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

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

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

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

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1 Neil Smith Ltd 8 Hathaway Flooring Glasgow Trafford Park, Manchester Tel: 0141 552 1141 Tel: 0161 872 8003 sales@neilsmithltd.co.uk sales@hathawayflooring.com 2 Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd 9 Cornerstone Flooring Belfast Doncaster Tel: 028 9075 3202 Tel: 01302 835117 Fax: 028 9075 3901 Fax: 01302 302542 salesbelfast@pfl.ie cornerstonefloor@btconnect.com 3 Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd 10 Birch Distribution Dublin 12 Sheffield, S9 5PH Tel: 00353 (0)1 626 3913 Tel: 0114 243 1230 Fax: 00353 (0)1 460 4669 Fax: 0114 243 5118 salesdublin@pfl.ie n.maude@birchdistribution.co.uk 4 Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd 11 Woodall Brothers Ltd Limerick Shrewsbury, Shropshire Tel: 00353 (0)61 227 100 Tel: 01743 441584 Fax: 00353 (0)61 227 000 Fax: 01743 441629 sales@pfl.ie sales@woodallbrothers.co.uk 5 Preston Underlay Centre Ltd 12 Floorwise D & J Ltd Preston, Lancashire Southam, Warwickshire Tel: 01772 556345 Tel: 01926 814922 sales@pucflooring.co.uk Fax: 01926 817899 sales@fwdj.co.uk 6 Birch Distribution Leeds, LS10 1AG 13 Salesmark Ltd Tel: 0113 244 4363 St Neots, Cambridgeshire Fax: 0113 244 8665 Tel: 01480 212888 l.sigsworth@birchdistribution.co.uk Fax: 01480 218585 sales@salesmark.co.uk 7 Birch Distribution Hull, HU7 0XD 14 BL Flooring Supplies Ltd Tel: 01482 826654 Gloucester Fax: 01482 878693 Tel: 01452 223355 d.ostler@birchdistribution.co.uk Fax: 01452 371284 info@blflooring.co.uk 15 BL Flooring Supplies Ltd Bristol Tel: 0117 955 5454 Fax: 0117 955 2626 info@blflooring.co.uk

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

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

Why join?

Buying groups have been a highly successful feature of the floor retailing scene in the last decade or so, giving independents the extra edge they need to compete effectively with the retail park chains.

More than 1000 retailers are now members of one of the several buying groups which operate in our sector and the numbers are slowly, but steadily growing.

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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

www.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

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

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Store Manager – Flooring – £40,000 - £50,000 per annum (OTE) Basic salary £32,000 + commission based sales £40,000 - £50,000 OTE Saint Flooring are a leading flooring contractor with offices across England supplying and installing directly to the new house build sector. This is a new venture for Saint as we move into the retail market into new retail premises that will be located in Greater Manchester/Sale M33 Ideally, we are seeking an all-round experienced Store Manager that has the enthusiasm to drive the business forward and the personality to succeed.

The Role We are looking for a customer focused, highly motivated Store Manager who can build great rapport, establish needs and create a fast-paced turnaround for our surplus stock.

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Experienced in various types of flooring – Carpet/LVT/Vinyl/Laminate etc Experienced in room measurements A can-do attitude with the ability to run a team Forward thinking with the ability to work on their own initiative Excellent interpersonal and communication skills Must be well presented, polite and have a positive approach Quarterly bonus scheme or commission In return we offer a great place to work in a forward-thinking business, bonus scheme, competitive rates of pay, pension, 28 days holiday allowance (including Bank Holidays). The company always recognises opportunity for progression.

This role is full time (40 hours per week) that involves weekend working.

Please send CV to: Claire Matthews, Group HR Business Partner claire@saintflooring.co.uk SAINT FLOORING LIMITED Unit 2 Pineapple Park, Road One, Winsford, Cheshire CW7 3PR T 01606 552162

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Territory Manager Mid South West Earnings Potential £50k+ Responsible for the following postcodes GL, BS, BA, TA Abingdon Flooring is one of the leading carpet manufacturers in the UK with some of the most recognisable brands in the industry, supplying quality carpets to the retail, contract and wholesale trade in the UK. We are currently enjoying an unprecedented level of growth and therefore are looking for an enthusiastic individual who can help develop the full potential of this established area.

The ideal candidate will be tenacious, organised and professional with a willingness to develop and will have knowledge of the trade from retail or territory sales experience, however we do encourage applicants from other industries who are keen to get a foothold in this fantastic trade.

An above average salary, car, phone and unlimited commission package is available together with the benefits you would expect from a blue-chip company.

This role is for a flooring industry insider who knows these regions and the potential that can be realised as well as somebody who wishes to develop a fantastic long-term career within our team.

Please send your CV and covering letter summarising your relevant skills and experience to: Laura Cole- HR Assistant, Abingdon Flooring, Pen-y-Fan Industrial Est, Newport, NP11 3XG. Or email to laura.cole@abingdonflooring.co.uk Closing Date of 28th May 2021 THE STOCKLISTS May 2021

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Exciting Sales Opportunity Oxfordshire/Swindon/M40 corridor Earnings £50,000 +

Exciting Sales Opportunity Republic of Ireland Earnings €53,000 +

Cormar Carpets is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of tufted carpets, supplying stylish, quality carpets to the retail, contract and wholesale trade throughout the UK & Ireland.

Cormar Carpets is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of tufted carpets, supplying stylish, quality carpets to the retail, contract and wholesale trade throughout the UK & Ireland.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual with the ability to realise the full potential of this established territory. Knowledge of the carpet trade is not essential, however previous sales experience is required as applicants must be able to demonstrate a proven successful sales record.

We are looking for an enthusiastic and committed individual with the ability to realise the full potential of this established territory. Knowledge of the carpet trade is not essential, however previous sales experience is required as applicants must be able to demonstrate a proven successful sales record.

The ideal candidate would live on territory, although not essential. As a consequence, we will accept applications from those who live in close proximity to the territory shown.

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

Previous applicants may apply.

The ideal candidate would live on territory, although not essential. As a consequence, we will accept applications from those who live in close proximity to the territory shown.

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

Previous applicants may apply.

Please send your CV and covering letter summarising your relevant skills and experience for the attention of Carla Grant, HR Manager, Cormar Carpets, Brookhouse Mill, Greenmount, Bury BL8 4HR.

Please send your CV and covering letter summarising your relevant skills and experience for the attention of Carla Grant, HR Manager, Cormar Carpets, Brookhouse Mill, Greenmount, Bury BL8 4HR.

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 12th May

Closing date for applications: Wednesday 12th May

Sales/Estimator Required Due to retirement we require an experienced Sales/Estimator, for our Family Flooring retail store Country Flooring in Chelmsford, Essex.

The candidate will need to have some experience in selling flooring, and estimating, preferably carpet and LVT, we also sell wood flooring but training can be given.

There will be a Company Van and salary depending on experience between £30,000 and £35,000. Hours worked are 9am -5pm for a five day week but must include Saturdays.

Please send CV to info@countryflooring.co.uk or call 01245 250074 for more information.

Web site: www.countryflooring.co.uk

ESTIMATOR/SALESPERSON We have a great opportunity for an experienced estimator to join our family run business of over 50 years with one of the best reputations in the industry.

The ideal candidate will be a friendly, enthusiastic people’s person with relevant experience in the measuring, quantifying and pricing of all types of flooring including carpet, vinyl, laminate, engineered wood and LVT products with a good knowledge of sub-floor preparation requirements.

We are offering full time employment including Saturday’s with 1-2 days working in the showroom as part of our sales team.

The successful candidate will obtain a good salary along with a company vehicle (fuel included) and a company phone, with 20 days paid annual leave.

Please send your CV and covering letter summarising your relevant skills and experience to: Ben Clarke, Clarkes Carpets, 311-315 Hornchurch Road, Romford, Essex, RM12 4TQ or via email to: sales@clarkesflooring.co.uk

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