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MERRYFIELD CARPET CUTTING MACHINERY British Manufactured Carpet Cutting Machines THE STOCKLISTS November 2018
Visit ‘Merryfield Carpet’ on YOUTUBE to see our full range of cutting machines or call 01422 373799 3
At Associated Weavers we never rest on our laurels In fact, at Associated Weavers, we’re always
And, to top it all, yet again the readers of
going from strength to strength. Throughout
Interiors Monthly have voted Associated
a very successful 2018, we’ve developed our
Weavers as their preferred carpet retailer in
new products with renewed enthusiasm in
the service category. Maintaining the highest
the face of a general market slowdown. Our
standards is at the heart of our ethos, and
improved offerings will inspire you even more
we’re honoured to be recognised by the
as a retailer, and give your customers the
magazine with this year’s Best Customer
biggest choices ever.
Service (Flooring) award.
Our four big brands, iSense, Invictus, Vivendi
If you want to keep your display of Associated
and StainAway have continued to lead the
Weavers carpets up-to-date and appealing to
market. We’ve satisfied the recent demand for
your customers, please contact your area
super soft carpets too, and invested time and
manager or alternatively speak to our head
money to ensure that beautiful Associated
office on 01422 431100.
Weavers brands will carry on enhancing every room in the home.
Look for the Buttery
Improved iSense for 2018 In addition to the existing five ranges, featuring over sixty shades, this year we’ve added Ourania, another high-impact range. Also, Serenity has been re-coloured to ensure that the unique 100% polyamide ‘bounce back’ fibre of iSense will carry on finding your soft spot through 2019.
Associated Weavers Sales: 01422 431100 Email: salesuk@awe.be Discover all our superior brands at www.carpetyourlife.com
Invictus becomes more invincible We’ve been busy recently with Invictus, one of our most exciting brands. Our best sellers Orion and Sirius have been re-coloured. Superstars Aquila and Andromeda have been introduced, while new Indus and Dorado in the Aquarius collection feature our new 2018 polyester.
Vibrant Vivendi through 2018 Knowing the appeal of our new Vivendi iVivo solution-dyed nylon yarn, we’ll make even more people happy through 2019. Happy people with Vigour. Happy people with Ardour. And happy people with Verve. These three ranges, new in 2018, will create a stressfree life for happy people everywhere.
More magic StainAway during 2018 Because StainAway’s bleach-cleanable 100% polypropylene construction is so popular, we launched three more ranges through 2018 – Panama, Spearhead and Ultimate Harvest Heathers. Plus, Denby Twist and Briar Twist have been re-coloured, with the re-coloured Island Weave to follow soon.
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Succeed in 2018 with fresh new ranges At Regency Carpets we have launched one of our most ambitious ever programmes of product developments in 2018 to ensure you have the right carpets at the right price, when you need them.
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M: 07816 217549 plovell@furlongflooring.com
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PAUL LOVELL NORFOLK, SUFFOLK & CAMBS
JOHN AKIEN EAST & WEST SUSSEX
RICHARD LOCKEY NORTH EAST, EAST COAST
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ALAN CHEETHAM GTR MANCHESTER, CHESHIRE, SOT & STAFFORD M: 07966 263571 acheetham@furlongflooring.com DANNY BROWN MERSEYSIDE, WIRRAL & NORTH WALES M: 07597 459642 mdowson@furlongflooring.com MARK DOWSON PART LANCS, FLYDE COAST & CUMBRIA
M: 07980 786265 mdowson@furlongflooring.com
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M: 07970 163372 nmacfeeters@furlongflooring.com
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Natural solutions supplies some of the most beautiful hardwood, laminate and LVT ranges available which never go out of style.
ALAN HESLING S.W, SOUTH, S.E. LONDON, SURREY (INSIDE M25) M: 07793 244619 ahesling@furlongflooring.com JACK O’CONNOR SOUTH BUCKS, BERKSHIRE, WEST LONDON, SURREY (OUTSIDE M25) M: 07816 217550 JOConnor@furlongflooring.com ANDY THOMPSON ESSEX, HERTFORDSHIRE
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JEFF COLLINS ESSEX, HERTS, N, N.W. & EAST LONDON, NORFOLK, SUFFOLK, CAMBS M: 07793 244 620 jcollins@furlongflooring.com GUY FERGUSON KENT, HAMPSHIRE, DORSET, SURREY, EAST & WEST SUSSEX M: 07816 217 558 gferguson@furlongflooring.com
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RONNIE REDPATH S.W. LONDON, W. LONDON, SURREY, MIDDLESEX, BERKSHIRE, BEDS, OXON & BUCKS, NORTHANTS M: 07792 477 312 rredpath@furlongflooring.com OWEN CHENERY S.E. WALES, HEREFORDSHIRE, AVON & GLOUCESTERSHIRE, LEICESTER, WARWICKSHIRE, BIRMINGHAM, SHROPSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE, SOMERSET M: 07794 367 825 ochenery@furlongflooring.com
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H&V are a leading carpet manufacturer based in Belgium. We deliver direct from Belgium to the U.K supplying full rolls only, without a minimum order quantity. Delivery is 5 working days from receipt of order. Contact your local sales agent below for further details and sample books. Representation
North West, West Midlands, Southern Ireland Paul Hugo (Sales Manager) 07813 714498 North Wales, Cheshire Matt Bell 07980 223303 Scotland James Hall 07787 140136 Yorkshire, North East England Steve Allitt 07971 952873 East Midlands Charlotte Jarvis 07460 875070 Northern Ireland Norman Gray 07860 495649 Cornwall, Devon, Somerset, Dorset, Wiltshire, Hampshire Adam Nicol 07885 738975 South Wales, Bristol & Avon, Gloucestershire, Oxfordshire, Herefordshire Emma Rees 07920 837422 London, Berkshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, South East Jon Marsh 07976 795821 Zac Marsh 07828 663325 Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridge, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire Richard Cooper 07860 525 245
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Belgium Office Johny Peeters 0032 475 71 08 69 0032 513 20 54 3 H&V Carpets NV, Nijverheidsstraat 26, Meulebeke, West-Vlaanderen, 8760 Belgium Email: handvuk@gmail.com
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.EW 7OOL TEXTURE RANGES NOW IN STOCK Jacs Designer tonal loop pile in 100% wool available in 4m and 5m widths.
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Our best selling level loop 100% wool product available in 12 up to the minute colours in both 4m and 5m widths.
Las Vegas A chunky luxurious loop pile in 100% wool available in 4m and 5m widths.
Sisal Boucle & Sisal Berber A heavy domestic tonal stripe in 100% wool loop pile.
The Stone Fibre Collection designs. Each design available in 4 colours, in 4m and 5m widths.
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Sales Executives Victoria Carpets’ Easi-Care polyester collection has a new addition! Arcadia was introduced at Harrogate this year as a sophisticated 10th gauge range available in 4m and 5m width, that pin points that look you would expect from Victoria Carpets. Available in nine modern tones and made in the UK, Arcadia has extraordinary resilience, making it more suitable for today’s demanding lifestyles, whilst keeping that touch of luxury. For more information on pricing and sampling, give your Area Sales Manager a call today.
James Hall Area Sales Manager for Scotland 07787 140136 Kerry Farr Area Sales Manager for Lancashire, North Wales, Merseyside, Wirral, Cheshire & Isle of Man 07771 614305 Scott Lea Area Sales Manager for North Yorkshire, North East & East Riding, Cumbria 07774 947568 Jim Osborne Area Sales Manager for Manchester, South, West Yorkshire, Derbyshire & Notts area 07884 187695 Mark Paice Area Sales Manager for Lincs, Cambridgeshire, East Anglia, Leicester & Northants 07774 947564 Mark Dearlove Area Sales Manager for West Midlands, Warwickshire, Hereford, Worcestershire, South Wales & Staffordshire 07836 519153 Barry Enever Area Sales Manager for Somerset, Devon & Cornwall, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire, Hampshire, Dorset, Isle of Wight 07850 321862
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Carpet&FlooringReview Zoffany zeal for style
Alternative Flooring’s new Boutique carpet collection for luxury hotels, retail and commercial spaces is designed in collaboration with Zoffany. This new collaboration launches Alternative Flooring Boutique, five-star luxury carpet for the hotel and retail markets. The designs are Dunand, Seizo, Clio, Serpentine and Crackle in a total of sixteen colourways, that take inspiration from Zoffany’s collections. Boutique celebrates craft and colour. ‘The Muse’ epitomises the decadent spirit of the 1920’s and combines modernist style with fine craftsmanship. The ‘Alchemy of Colour’ is a sumptuous palette of natural dyes, based on jewel-like shades from the Zoffany archive. Lorna Haigh, Creative and Marketing Director of Alternative Flooring comments, ‘This is the beginning of our exciting collaboration with the luxury fabric house Zoffany. For the first time, their inspirational design stories are translated into a different cloth, wall to wall carpet. This allows the interior designer to play with scale and texture using these design concepts in the luxury boutique and commercial markets.’
Peter Gomez, Head of the Zoffany studio comments: ‘We are delighted to be working with Alternative Flooring, who have interpreted five of our signature designs beautifully into carpets. With our Alchemy of Colour palette singing out through them, they will complement our fabrics, wallpapers and paints wonderfully.’ The designs are opulent in colour with patterns that capture elegance and prestige. T 01264 335111 www.alternativeflooring.com
Ultimate education
Durable, Class 34 rated and easy to maintain, Concept Ultimate heterogeneous vinyl flooring from Itec Contract Floors is ideal for the demands of education areas exposed to high levels of foot traffic.
With 70 stunning designs, Concept Ultimate is made by IVC in Belgium as a high-performance sheet vinyl flooring for use when form and function must combine. Ideal for reception and congregation areas, corridors and other functional areas, Concept Ultimate can positively impact education facilities with flooring that not only looks great, but that also performs faultlessly. From classic oak and grey woods in Toronto and Botticelli, to the mineral look of Pinnacles and Papillo, and the bright colours of Rochus and Populo; there is certainly enough choice to meet the demands of the most stringent design brief. Whether a natural look for learning spaces, or a bright blue, orange or green for use as inlays in congregation areas; all Concept Ultimate floors achieve the same low maintenance thanks to Hyperguard+ PUR technology. Minimising scuffs, stains and dirt, the layer makes Concept Ultimate easy to clean as part of a standard cleaning regime. Mark Wilson, distribution sales manager, comments: “Concept Ultimate is our broadest range and one of our most durable, offering exceptional wear resistance for demanding locations. In environments such as schools, its durability and easy maintenance makes it a wise long-term investment.” With a 0.70mm wear layer, Concept Ultimate is available in two and fourmetre widths, coming fully compatible with Invisiweld; a chemical bond that leaves a stronger, invisible join between sheets. Negating ugly hotweld seams, the easy-to-apply Invisiweld technology delivers a true-to-life aesthetic that separates Itec vinyl flooring installations from other brands. For education environments looking to maximise aesthetic integrity, longterm performance and low-maintenance in their floors, Concept Ultimate, made by IVC, is available to order. T 0800 032 3970 THE STOCKLISTS November 2018
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NEWS Presidential personality
Hand-finished in three different edge bindings, Richelieu Velours and President can now be obtained in gorgeous area rugs, as part of Louis de Poortere’s Original Wilton Rugs programme.
Made possible by high-quality wilton weaving, Richelieu Velours is available in an extraordinary 40 colours, ranging from cream through to black. Including hues of teal, ruby and moss, Richelieu Velours gives homeowners and renters the chance to add personality to their floor. The 100% wool quality can be hand-finished in Carved, Leather or Fantasy; each a subtle edge-bind offering a touch of detail. In a dense and lavish 14mm pile, Richelieu Velour rugs have an indulgent underfoot feel, adding a luxurious finish that’s available in 10 sizes from stock. The style also features an integrated felt backing which heightens the comfort value yet further. Available in the same 10 sizes, President offers an even more indulgent finish through a 17.5mm pile, again beautifully crafted from 100% wool. This time in 16 colours, including piano black, ivory, cardinal red and a full suite of modern greys; President is available with the same three edge-bind options. Alan Russell, sales director UK, said: “Our woven wool, wall-to-wall products have long been considered as carpets of exceptional quality, but we are also well-known for our flatwoven rugs in our Vintage collection. Our new Original Wilton Rugs programme combines these two fields of expertise to bring extraordinary depth.” T 0113 887 9393 www.louisdepoortere.com
Brighton beautiful
Following an extensive restoration project, the stately Saloon of Brighton’s reknown Royal Pavillion has now reopened to the public - a room of rich history and aesthetic prowess.
Working closely with Decorative Artist Anne Sowden and members of the Royal Pavilion & Museums Foundation, Axminster Carpets were tasked with recreating the original 1822 carpet – a highly elaborate and energetic design featuring 20 dragons, 100 sun rays and 274 lotus leaves. Sowden crafted an intricate, line-drawn and painted pattern which Axminster translated to support the weaving process. The history of the Pavilion is inextricably bound to Axminster Carpets. The original carpet was manufactured by Thomas Whitty and it was vital to the Pavilion members that the replica was made at the home of its original birthplace. Gary Bridge, Design Director at Axminster Carpets, quotes “The Saloon is unlike any other project Axminster Carpets has had the privilege of working on. In order to master and perfect the authenticity of the design it was essential to adopt the style and idiosyncrasies of Robert Jones – original designer – and embrace a new style of artistry with Anne’s delicate treatment.” From the luxurious silk drapery to the hand-stencilled walls, and platinum leaf beading, every aspect of the interior has been carefully researched and considered to align with a uniform colour scheme and motif. The finished carpet – a gorgeous, kaleidoscopic vision of oriental colour and print - completes the space. “The resulting design is a triumph – beautiful, vibrant and historically informed,” said David Beevers, Keeper of the Royal Pavilion With a Royal Warrant and heritage of 250 years’ experience, Axminster Carpets can be found in prestigious locations worldwide. T 01297 32244
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Luxury vinyl tiles from the Expona Bevel Line Collection were used as part of a brand new departures area which was recently unveiled at Cardiff Airport.
The £4m project, which was completed in partnership with Cardiff interior design practice Powell, includes a brand new, spacious extension to the departures area which overlooks the airfield; a new Costa Coffee; an extended and relocated WH Smith store and the 51° Executive Lounge and Business Lounge, which features Expona Bevel Line in the Portland Stone and Light Oak designs. The light, clean, contemporary design of the Portland Stone tiles complements the classic Light Oak planks, defining seating areas and walkways, and creating a calming, stylish environment perfectly suited for the soon to be bustling departure area. Versatile, both designs work well alongside the lounge’s slate grey colour, a decision inspired by the famous Welsh slate heritage. Gareth Knight, Operations Director from Powell commented, ‘With the addition of Expona Bevel Line, the newly extended departure area is now light and airy, significantly transforming the experience for customers with welcoming surroundings.’ With a heavy commercial use area classification, Expona Bevel Line features a 0.55mm wear layer with a polyurethane surface treatment to assist on-going maintenance and is suitable for the high traffic environment of a busy airport. Bevel Line achieves the highest possible BRE Global A + rating (ENP 429) for high traffic areas such as retail and commercial environments and is 100% recyclable. The Expona Bevel Line Collection offers a choice of 9 contemporary stone and 18 commercially attractive timer effects that beautifully replicate natural flooring materials, designed for use in heavy commercial areas. The Bevel Line Collection has bevelled edges on all four sides of the planks and tiles, designed with authenticity in mind to feature all the intricate details and unique characteristics you wood expect in natural wood or stone flooring. T 0161 767 1111 www.polyflor.com
Wood sticks fast
Osmo UK, the eco-friendly wood and finishes specialist, has expanded its range of wood adhesives with a new durable product developed for use in the home. Introducing the D3 Express Wood Adhesive, a ready to use water resistant adhesive that is specially formulated for use on interior and exterior wooden furniture and joinery. The hard-wearing formula of the D3 Express Wood Adhesive is suitable for gluing all types of wood. Developed not only to secure wood to wood, the versatile adhesive can fix paper, cardboard, and textile-backed PVC to wood and board. D3 Express conforms to EN 204, meaning that the adhesive can be used on interior furniture with frequent short-term exposure to running and condensed water, or heavy exposure to high humidity. The excellent bond strength is specially designed to suit moisture-resistant bonds. Outdoor timber constructions such as window frames and doors, if not directly exposed to weather, can be bonded with the D3 Express. Application is made easy due to the paste consistency. The D3 Express Wood Adhesive can be easily applied using a mechanical glue spreader, brush, hand roller, or air activate glue gun. To achieve great results, Osmo UK recommends that prior to application, the surface is clean and dry and that the product is thoroughly mixed before use. This will ensure that full water resistance is achieved after 7 days. T 01296 481220 www.osmouk.com
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Skyline challenge
A challenging refurbishment of the Centrepoint Building in Tralee, Ireland, which will now serve as a HSE Primary Care Centre, was tackled with the help of products from F. Ball and Co. Ltd. F. Ball’s Stopgap P131 general purpose primer and Stopgap Red Bag levelling compound were used by contractors for the 4000m2 floor refurbishment. Dominating Tralee’s skyline, the six-storey property was built in 2008 but has remained largely unoccupied ever since. While this presented contractor Brendan O’Brien of BOBF with some advantages, such as minimum moisture levels (no waterproof surface membrane was required as the existing concrete base had fully cured over the years), it also posed challenges. With an out of service elevator, transporting 40 pallets of levelling compound up several flights of stairs proved both physically strenuous and time consuming, therefore the decision was made to remove the windows and winch up the pallets from the street below. The concrete subfloor of the building was primed using Stopgap P131, a general-purpose primer for absorbent subfloors. Priming prevents unacceptably fast drying of adhesives and levelling compounds on all absorbent surfaces, which can weaken the levelling compound and lead to floor failure. It also helps to promote the adhesion of the levelling compound to a screed or waterproof surface membrane. With a quick turnaround required for the job, the pump-specialising contractors needed a levelling compound which, in their own words, “had a quick curing time, could be pump-applied, and had high compressive strength.” Ticking every box was F. Ball’s Stopgap Red Bag levelling compound: a water mix self-smoothing underlayment suitable for absorbent subfloors. T 01538 361633 www.f-ball.co.uk
All tooled up
From the legendary Dolphin Knife, Crain Carpet Trimmers and Maestri stapling machines to Leica laser measures, Snickers workwear and Leister hot weld kits, floorwise distributors are a great source of tools from the industry’s leading brands. Including the finest Sheffield steel blades for precision cuts time-after-time and kneepads to prevent tendon and cartilage damage, installers can be sure that floorwise tools and equipment will help them to keep working faster and easier. “Popping in to your local floorwise distributor is always worth it if you’re on the hunt for new or replacement tools,” says Richard Bailey, managing director, floorwise. “We’ve listened to and learnt from installers and bring together the brands they trust and the tools, accessories and clothing they want, all available from trade counters right across the UK and Ireland.” The LVT Design Cutter, that’s suitable for cutting 0-45° angles in luxury vinyl as well as cork, cushion vinyl and rubber, demonstrates the quality of tools available from the brand. Offering fast, accurate cuts and quiet, dustfree operation; the lightweight cutter is perfect for the growing number of installations requiring unusual shapes or layouts. “We’ve been able to cherry pick the very best tools from brands right across the world, combining them with the great quality and value of floorwise tools and blades,” continues Richard. Whether fitting carpet, preparing subfloors or laying wood or LVT, we’ve got everything you need and more.” Most importantly of all, you can rely on floorwise tools to bring reassuring quality and reliable performance day-afterday. With 22 trade counters across the UK and Ireland, the distributor offers wide coverage and easy access to its tools, equipment and workwear. The entire collection features in the floorwise tools brochure, available from your local floorwise stockist. T 01509 673974 www.floorwise.co.uk
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Showcase showroom
Products from F. Ball and Co. Ltd., have been used to deliver a smooth floor finish as part of a refurbishment at Peter Newman Flooring in Poole, Dorset to create a new company showroom and warehouse.
A wide range of F. Ball products was used for the floor refurbishment including Stopgap P141 primer, Stopgap 1200 Pro levelling compound, Stopgap 850 Exterior, and Styccobond F49 Hybrid PS adhesive. The property dates back to the 1960s, and incorporates a 90m2 showroom, a 200m2 inner stockroom, and a 250m2 main warehouse. All areas had a layer of paint on the subfloor’s surface, so the first point of action was to remove the paint with a grinder. Commenting on the project, Company director Merrick Smith said: “F. Ball is the main brand of product we use day-in day-out, and for good reason! We’ve always used them since our company began back in 1980, as the products are reliable and technical back-up is always sound. “Stopgap 1200 Pro is a go-to product every time, along with Stopgap 300 HD, Styccobond F44, Styccobond F3 and Styccobond F49. We were very fortunate to have the local F. Ball technical representative, Steve Sinclair, visit the site and help survey which products would be most appropriate to give the best finish possible.” T 01538 361 633
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THE 2018 COLLECTION
Colonia has been carefully designed to ensure you feel at home. We have carried out extensive design, trend and performance research to ensure we offer a range of beautiful, desirable and practical floor coverings that can withstand the demands of busy lifestyles to complement a variety of residential interiors and reflect current interior design trends.
Featured product: Cliff Top Oak 4438
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Marketing insights Flooring Trends: styled for comfort New textures, striking patterns, glorious geometrics, refreshed stripes and softness underfoot are the key trends for 2019. The neutral palette is ever strong with a hint of warmer hues, patterns are bold, colour is back, and comfort rules. Ulster Carpets: Terraen, Ryg Grå
Crucial Trading: Sisool Rock, Clay
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Ulster Carpets have created exquisite textured effects in terræn, a stylish new Danish-inspired cut and loop collection. The six designs are inspired by surfaces found in both urban and rural settings, from concrete castings to forest floors – this range is all about creating pattern with texture, in four muted hues, Grå, Krem, Kaffe and Granit. The three urban textures – Berg, Lenke and Ryg – explore designs from sources as varied as angled shadows and light from urban architecture, sculpted concrete surfaces, and the more familiar hounds tooth design from furnishing and fashion. In contrast the three more organic designs – Oska, Frond and Nömad reflect dappled shade through branches of trees, sprays of grass or slender
“Ulster Carpets have created exquisite textured effects in terræn, a stylish new Danish-inspired cut and loop collection. The six designs are inspired by surfaces found in both urban and rural settings...”
branches of new buds in a gentle breeze, and again a design familiar in furnishing and fashion – a flowing paisley motif reminiscent of henna painting. All six designs within terræn resonate with the places we live in and our surrounding environment. The restrained, neutral plain palette it is perfect for modern, calm interiors and as a foil to statement pieces, and sits alongside Ulster’s popular ØPEN SPACES and HABITÜS collections. 30 November 2018
Constructed using 80% wool 20% nylon pile yarn in premium British and New Zealand wool, terræn is available in 4m, 3m, 2m and 1m colour matching multi widths and is suitable for general residential wear. With its years of experience working with natural fibres, Crucial Trading has an innate understanding of how to balance the ingredients and fibres to create beautiful new blends and designs. The award-winning new floor covering Sisool Rock blends the fibre from the Sisal plant, known for its strength and resilience, with the comfort and softness of wool. The design has a distinctive, large, open weave created by the thickness of the wool yarns which are then blended and secured with the sisal. Made from 75% Sisal and combined with 25% wool to add softness underfoot, it comes in four beautiful, blended colourways from pale to mid and darker tones of the grey palette. Sisool Rock won an award in the Naturals category at the 2018 National Flooring Innovation Awards in September. Available in 4 metre width, the hardwearing nature of sisal makes it suitable for higher traffic areas of the home such as the hallway and stairs whilst the softness of wool increases its versatility for other rooms of the house.
“With its years of experience working with natural fibres, Crucial Trading has an innate understanding of how to balance the ingredients and fibres to create beautiful new blends and designs.” Carpet&FlooringReview
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Zoffany for Alternative Flooring: Boutique, Serpentine Malachite
Alternative Flooring’s new Boutique collection is designed in collaboration with famous fabric house Zoffany, bringing five-star luxury carpet to interiors. The sophisticated designs selected are Dunand, Seizo, Clio, Serpentine and Crackle in a total of sixteen colourways, that take inspiration from Zoffany’s collections. ‘The Muse’ epitomises the decadent spirit of the 1920’s and combines modernist style with fine craftsmanship. The ‘Alchemy of Colour’ is a sumptuous palette of natural dyes, based on jewel-like shades. This is the first time that Zoffany’s signature design stories have been translated into a different cloth, printed tufted wall-to-wall carpet. These design concepts play with scale and texture and are prefect for both the luxury residential and boutique markets.
“Alternative Flooring’s new Boutique collection is designed in collaboration with famous fabric house Zoffany, bringing five-star luxury carpet to interiors.” Grey is a great companion to other neutrals, but also has the power to balance out bold accent colours. Brintons were inspired by layering this most versatile of shades when they designed their new Perpetual Textures series. The carpets were influenced by the beauty of chenille, corded and tweed fabrics and inspired by rattan and handwoven techniques to offer an exciting alternative to a plain. Applying tonal palettes and combining materials or textures is a design element that is being used to give interest to spaces while creating a luxurious feel. Colour can easily be added with an eye catching bright on the wall and a few coordinating or tonal accessories in the season’s key shades help
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Brintons: Perpetual Textures, Bedford
to bring a room together for a tranquil and stylish effect. Perpetual Textures is a 9 row carpet series, making it suitable for heavy contract and extra heavy domestic installations. It is available in a 4m width and has a guide retail price of £59.99 making it a compelling and competitive proposition for your customers.
One of Avenue Floors most popular collections, Bubblegum & Liquorice has matured, with some of the more outlandish looks replaced by intelligent and sophisticated approaches to tile and geometric design. Of course, the everpopular rainbow stripe remains, but these new designs prove the collection is one for the style conscious. Duck egg blue dominates the introductions with Sagres and Dots representing colour updates to existing designs. New for 2018, the exotic Magali and Shalimar also feature the shade, the latter harking back to tiles of grand Parisian residences. continued overleaf...
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“One of Avenue Floors most popular collections, Bubblegum & Liquorice has matured, with some of the more outlandish looks replaced by intelligent and sophisticated approaches...” Elsewhere the strong black/white theme remains, the new Siena a twist on the resurgent diamond pattern found in York. As part of Avenue’s Choice collection of great value cushion flooring in 2m and 3m widths, Bubblegum & Liquorice comes with a seven-year wear warranty and features a specially developed Thermoback foam backing for better underfoot comfort and warmth. Updates to the Avenue Floors display unit will be rolling out to retailers in Spring 2019.
Adam Carpets three new stripe ranges are sure to fascinate and engage the consumer and make a home more enjoyable. Pinstripe is inspired by city life and tailoring, this stripe is set apart from the rest because of its creative combination of twist and velvet yarn that is tailored to give a smart, clean, sharp defined stripe. The 6 colourways are fashionable but timeless. Lipstick red and aqua is to become a new modern classic which is fresh and fun loving.
The Cormar Carpet Company has responded to the markets love for softness underfoot at an affordable price by launching Apollo Comfort, and at the same time has added nine new colours to their Home Counties Plains range for those who value a wool rich carpet. Apollo Comfort, is made with a new, softer Excellon polypropylene fibre that brings a premium feel to an affordably priced range. With a palette of 12 strong shades, featuring tonal grey and beige hues, it is bleach cleanable and dirt resistant and includes a 10-year stain and wear guarantee. “We have seen huge growth in demand for soft, silky, deep pile carpets and they have fast become a firm favourite with homeowners,” said David Cormack, Marketing Director at Cormar. At the same time, our Home Counties Plains has been a great seller for our retailers for over four years. This relaunch sees an influx of more greys and stoney shades which are at the heart of this collection,” he explains. The Home Counties Plains range has nine new colours, including Harbour Stone and Quartz – increasing the total offering to a choice of 18 fashionable home furnishing shades. Made from 80% pure New Zealand wool, 10% tuftbond and 10% polypropylene, Home Counties Plains is a premier quality tenth gauge carpet in two pile weights (42oz and 50oz), making it ideal for high traffic areas such as stairways and hallways.
Adam Carpets: Pinstripe,Trinity - Panache, Boutique - Deckchair, Lulworth Cove
“The stripes are made in Kidderminster using premium UK wool, the combination of velvet and twist yarns are used to create subtle textural effects...” Some of the 'louder' colourations in Deckchair are inspired by the trend 'Maximalism', a reaction against austerity. Maximalism means more vivid colour, mix of texture and more fun. Silver Sands and Lulworth Cove are both colourways of calm. Blues from the coast still inspire and grey is here to stay. Panache’s broken design effect allows the colours to 'blend' and become a harmony of colour. It’s a carpet that can be a subtle backdrop as well as make a statement in any room. Available in a mixture of colourways from bold vibrant hues to calming combinations of new neutrals such as russet, ochre, caramel and cream. The Chateau colourway is a nod to retro avocado, this time it’s mixed with other 1970's colours with a more delicate touch. The stripes are made in Kidderminster using premium UK wool, the combination of velvet and twist yarns are used to create subtle textural effects, which are suitable for all areas of the home, including stairs. 32 November 2018
All Cormar’s stain resistant polypropylene carpets, wool twists, wool loop carpets are produced on site at its Lancashire mills and distributed in the UK and Eire via its own delivery fleet.
For more information contact:
Adam Carpets T: 01562 822247 www.adamcarpets.com Alternative Flooring T: 01264 335111 www.alternativeflooring.com Avenue Floors T: 0800 032 3970 www.avenuefloors.co.uk Brintons Carpets T: 0800 505055 www.brintons.co.uk Crucial Trading T: 01562 743747 www.crucial-trading.com The Cormar Carpet Company T: 01204 881234 www.cormarcarpets.co.uk Ulster Carpets T: 028 3833 4433 www.ulstercarpets.com
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Meet the “best of the best”
The Flooring Innovation Awards became a real celebration of success at the Flooring Show in Harrogate this year, culminating in the presentation of the Innovation Gold awards, one winner in each category, as selected by the independent panel of judges. “After more than 100 submissions of real quality and imagination, it was a challenge to pick the ‘best of the best’, said Bridgette Kelly, head of the judging panel. “The real winner of the award scheme has been the industry itself which has embraced the awards with such enthusiasm in this, our first year, as a showcase of innovative achievements, highlighting what is really new and interesting in the flooring sector in a competitive market.” Here are the best of the best...
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MAN-MADE CARPETS • Silken Velvet by Westex Innovative fibre technology creating a tighter and smoother molecule structure in polyamide 6.6 2-fold yarn which is soft, silky and resistant to piling NATURAL CARPETS • Icon by Cavalier Carpets A unique 3-ply, eighth-gauge wool twist using New Zealand yarns for well-defined texture and enhanced performance. SMOOTHS • Kenko from Granorte A PVC- and plasticiser-free alternative to LVT when the polymer wear-layer is hardened using a Japanese electron beam technology underpinned by the natural benefits of cork.
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UNDERLAY • Cloud 9 Eco Cushion by Ball & Young A specialised high density underlay for cushioning artificial grass outdoors which is designed to cope with life outdoors and allows water to pass through its structure. ACCESSORIES • Bendybull from Stairrods The first bend-on-site stair nosing which has overcome the challenge of floor installations on curved bullnose/curtail steps, designed for use with 2.5, 3, 4 and 5mm click and dryback vinyl and carpet.
Andrew Gicquel of Ulster Carpets
INSTALLATION • Repair adhesive from Fix-A-Floor An innovative, eco-friendly extra strength bonding adhesive customised for the specific use of re-bonding loose and hollow tile, marble, stone and squeaky wood floors. ENVIRONMENTAL • Landfill diversion by Carpet Recycling UK Carpet Recycling UK has diverted nearly one million tonnes of carpet waste from landfill over the past 10 years, working with the supply chain to develop innovative and sustainable solutions for carpet waste MARKETING • Bring your Home to Life by Brintons Carpets A stunning, room-size 3D model landscape was built from multiple carpet ranges illustrating the breadth of colour and texture of Brintons’ portfolio. The model was centre-stage at Harrogate in 2017 and led advertising and creative campaigns. SERVICES • Masterpiece Cloud by Masterpiece A measuring, planning, estimating, invoicing and sales support system with innovations that allow it to be used on any desktop or mobile device and with an advanced user guidance system and a unique automated costing module. DESIGN • Fusion by Ulster Carpets An impactful range with striking patterns and colourways inspired by rediscovered classics which have been revisited to have a completely modern feel – the chevron “Reverb”, the tweedy “Tones” and the “Sonic” slub yarn design.
Hans Lowe of Cavalier Carpets
Ian Motteram and Natalie Littlehales of Brintons Carpets
Charles Pearson of Masterpiece
John Raine of Stairrods
POINT-OF-SALE • Mini Consultation Table by Crucial Trading The innovative design of the consultation table creates an inspirational focal point to engage retailers and consumers in creative conversations about flooring, with samples arranged by style, texture or colour immediately to hand.
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Kenko from Granorte Kenko, the latest wonder-flooring from Granorte, has now added to its list of awards, winning Gold in the inaugural Flooring Innovation Awards, revealed at this yearâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Flooring Show. Voted by a panel of independent judges and up against stiff competition with over 100 entries received, Kenko scooped Gold in the smooth flooring category. As a completely PVC- and plasticiserfree alternative to LVT with the added acoustic, comfort and thermal benefits of cork, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s easy to see why. Kenko uses a 0.25mm thick polymer wear-layer developed in Japan that relies on electron beam hardening to provide a stain-resistant, abrasion-resistant and easy to maintain surface free of PVC or plasticisers. With this polymer surface married to a high-definition dĂŠcor layer, 1.75mm thick cork cushion layer, Uniclic HDF core and 1mm cork backing; Kenko is fast to install, comfortable, warm, quiet, durable and easy to look after. Itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s also resistant to impact and fading, inhibits bacteria growth and offers chemical resistance. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re absolutely delighted to have won Gold in the Flooring Innovation Awards,â&#x20AC;? comments Paulo Rocha, product and R&D manager, Granorte. â&#x20AC;&#x153;Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re super proud of Kenko and itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s a floor with technology that we believe very strongly in. With so much focus on over-use of plastics and the damage they are having on our oceans and lands getting more and more concerning with each passing month; anything we can do to help, even in just a small way, must be seen as a positive and worthwhile action. The beauty of Kenko is that despite eliminating PVC and plasticisers, it really doesnâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;t have any practical drawbacks, making it even more appealing to consumers or specifiers looking for high-quality, low-maintenance flooring. Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re glad the judges shared our passion for this really great flooring product.â&#x20AC;? Kenko is available in six wood effects, ranging from pale Ivort through natural tones of Amber and Satin to the grey of Ashland, Kenko is suitable for Class 23 domestic or Class 34 use, promising long-life in busy home and commercial environments. Featuring Microban anti-bacterial treatment, the floor is now available to order. T01785 711131 www.granorte.co.uk
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Consultation Table by Crucial Trading The innovative design of the Crucial Trading consultation table creates an inspirational focal point to engage retailers and consumers in creative conversations about flooring in store.
Crucial describes this exceptional point-of-sale system as “six drawers of inspiration” with the different sections allowing selection by style, texture or colour. There is also a “what’s new” drawer and the Crucial marketing team can work closely with retailers to tailor the presentations to the specific needs of their customer base.
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Submissions for next year’s awards will be invited from March 1st, 2019 and we will post full details to the scheme’s website at: www.flooringinnovationawards.com Keep innovating!
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Bendy Bull Stair Nosing from Stairrods The judges found Stairrods an attractive choice as an Innovation Gold winner as the company thrives on ideas that advance the professionalism of flooring installations. The first bend-on-site stair nosing is revolutionising the way the industry deals with curved steps in LVT installations. And it offers lots of flexibility with profiles 2.5mm, 3mm, 4mm and 5mm with 10 finishes from brass to black including polished nickel, chrome and brushed chrome. “This makes even a small installation look stunning and enthusiasm for the product continues to grow and build momentum, both in the UK and increasingly in export markets – we have someone out in the US right now getting a lot of interest from installers,” says John Raine of Stairrods. Every year brings smart new innovations from the Consett-based company and this year’s presentation at the Flooring Show, Harrogate, demonstrated several of their New exciting profiles for the future. The Slim D offers a discreet and sleek finish for carpet to carpet, while the Premier Inlay beautifully transforms the borders of LVT installations. Following on from the success the DoubleZ and Singles we are now bringing out DoubleZ 13 and Single 13 for that thicker carpet. T 01207 591176 www.stairrods.co.uk
silken velvet. A luxurious collection creating an elegant, sumptuous ambience whilst still being a high performing and durable floor covering for any room. • 100% PA 6.6 • 2-fold yarn • 5 widths, all colour matched • 3 opulent qualities Vogue, Chic & Debonair • 40 contemporary shades
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Generating more value from competitive sales The Flooring Show is a showcase of the latest trends that are driving better business in the industry as manufacturers and suppliers seek to generate more value for consumers in a market everybody agrees is challenging. So, to some extent, there was a visible move upmarket in many areas with the trade trying to give consumers more reasons to invest in better flooring products. For carpets, there is a strong sense of going beyond polypropylene both in natural fibre and in more polyester and nylon on the man-made side of the business. The wool houses talk optimistically about a resurgence in demand across their product ranges. Some great examples of the show were Cavalier’s launch of Icon, an impressive 3-ply twist; Victoria’s Burford and Thomas Witter’s Casablanca – and some classy offers from Hugh Mackay. Abingdon Flooring, while they were enjoying the hugely popular relaunch of their polypropylene Stainfree Twist, were also strongly promoting new wool offers under their Wilton Royal brand.
Harrogate boost for better business In the man-made sector, Cormar came into the market with its first polyester Gemini and Cavalier showed off their sensational Silken to add to a host of polyester range launches by manufacturers in 2018. Westex, better known for the uncompromising quality of their wool ranges, were showing off their Silken Velvet collection in polyamide. Small pattern styles are growing in popularity among those consumers who want to move away from plain but are a little too cautious to choose strong designs and there were excellent examples at the show from Cavalier, Adam and Hugh Mackay. Ulster’s new textural terraen collection and Brinton’s Perpetual Textures also attracted a lot of attention. The continued growth of LVT's share of the market is evident everywhere with lots of investment and innovation to keep consumers’ interest alive. Karndean’s portfolio continues to impress while relative newcomers like Distinctive Flooring and Furlong’s Natural Solutions have considerably extended their offer to the market – even carpet company Westex does not want to be left behind and has launched its first LVT range! And there is some great innovation in the LVT sector such as Pro-Tek’s waterproof WPC, Carpetline’s super stable limestone core products, and Wineo’s organic Purline range. Technology to virtualise the installation of flooring products – using digital technology to show sampling in real rooms on your smart phone or iPad is starting to gain traction and exciting innovations lie ahead. Read some of the detail behind all these trends in our Harrogate review in this month's issue of the magazine and also in the October feature, available online at www.thestocklists.com
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The latest data from the show organisers shows a positive shift in the Harrogate audience and an encouraging trend in the quality of visitors. “Exhibitor comments about quality buyers and doing significantly more business, is backed up by our data, which shows that 80% of our visitors this year were owners, managing directors and directors – up from 60% in comparison with 2017, and 86% of our visitors having purchasing responsibility, up from 68% last year,” says event manager Kane Thomas (pictured above). The show also welcomed visitors from some new countries this year including Russia, Sweden, Iraq, Japan, Bulgaria, Cyprus, Guernsey and Ghana. Overall 10% of the show’s visitors are from abroad, with 40% from the Midlands and South and 50% from Yorkshire and the North. The total number of show visitors came in at 3009 (3096 in 2017), including 5% more visitors travelling from the South. Nearly 40% of this year’s visitors only attend The Flooring Show in the all-year industry event calendar.
Read our reviews of the latest launches and innovations from key exhibitors on pages 43-57 and check out October’s issue online for more at www.thestocklists.com Carpet&FlooringReview .
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All things bright
Harrogate is a lovely spa resort where you can rent deckchairs in the Valley Gardens in the summer or buy them in the autumn from Adam Carpets in the town’s exhibition halls! Amid a sea of beige and grey, Adam excels in bringing more colour into our lives whether it is the beautiful palette of Fine Worcester Twist, the classy tones of their partnership with the Little Greene Paint Company and, now, the exuberant colours of their latest stripes collection. With three different styles, the brightest of the bunch in this collection is Deckchair, a candy coloured concoction of twist and velvet, and if lecterns aren’t your thing, Adam are indeed selling deckchairs in this carpet fabric as attention-grabbing point-of-sale displays to great effect – dozens were sold at the show to savvy retailers. The second option in this collection is Pinstripe, again deploying this clever twist/velvet approach than in a rather more formal style, and finally there is Panache which has proved to be the most popular design of the three and is genuinely unique and distinctive. With six colours in each of these ranges including some exciting caramels, blues and fashionable burnt honey, the stripes collection scored highly as the Flooring Show’s most eye-catching launch of the year. “The appearance of this new collection may be a little unexpected but we’re delighted it’s been so well received by so many retailers from day one,” says Chris Adam, managing director. “When we asked our customers what their consumers wanted next in stripes, we listened carefully to their answers about being braver where colour is concerned. We want Adam to be a distinctive design brand for people looking for something different.” The stripes collection is made in the Adam factory in Kidderminster and is an 80/20 British wool with nylon construction so it has all the credentials to perform and sell strongly – boosted by a new lectern presentation that shows it off in style, especially if you team it up with one of those bright, stripey deckchairs! T 01562 829966 www.adamcarpets.co.uk
“The brightest of the bunch in this collection is Deckchair, a candy coloured concoction of twist and velvet”
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Himalaya Carpets Curating wool collections
Himalaya Carpets are a relatively new company in the sector but are quickly establishing themselves as a quality brand for wool among the U.K.'s more discerning independent retailers. Robbie Thomson is the curator of two collections comprising 12 ranges. "We are all about wool and only about wool and we have been careful to cultivate a strong relationship directly with independents who are looking for a little more character in their carpets," he said. “Sophisticated consumers are increasingly getting the message that it is cool to buy wool and retailers are realising that quality at this end of the market is not so price sensitive and there is a growing amount of business to be had,” said Robbie. The Himalaya offer in predominantly naturals and new greys includes some dyed and undyed plains and stripe, and chunky loop piles including the latest robust 4-ply loop Athena. Stripes are showing some resurgence says the company but adds that it's all about having something that the others aren't offering and Himalaya is ready with distinctive designs with strong consumer appeal. Pictured is Robbie Thomson (left) with sales manager Jay Pallass. T 07449 239139
SEBO Efficient innovation
SEBO were proud to showcase their advanced X7 PET vacuum cleaner with its newly acquired Flooring Innovation Award – recognition of the work that has gone into developing this market leading product. The X7 range is regularly recommended by many of the flooring manufacturers themselves as the go-to cleaner to maintain carpets in the optimum condition and the machine is full of performance features including a boost button, odour control filter, turbo brush, stairs hose and automatic adjustment for different floor types. The latest innovation came about through the re-engineering required to meet European standards on energy rating last year when SEBO redesigned the cleaner so that it maintained the same performance from a smaller (and pleasantly quieter) 900W motor. The company operates an efficient sales scheme which is popular with retailers whereby they buy a demonstration unit and then SEBO fulfils the orders from central stocks direct to consumers on the retailer's behalf. Sales executive Steve Green is pictured left. T 01494 465533 • www.sebo.co.uk
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Distinctive Flooring
Brand new style Distinctive Flooring, part of the Victoria Plc., had a particularly exciting year at The Flooring Show 2018 as they unveiled their new branding and new product ranges ahead of the 2019 launch.
“We truly believe that we have the right products – from colour and design through to quality – at competitive prices, and we’re so excited to see what the future has in store for our company and our customers.”
The team, including several new faces in both sales and marketing, were on hand throughout the show helping current and potential new customers find the perfect flooring solutions for their customers and upcoming commercial projects. As a young company, Distinctive Flooring has been in operation since 2010, offering both carpet tiles and luxury vinyl tiles (LVT), but at the show the company revealed an expanded range of brandnew LVT colours, a refreshed carpet tile range, their modern and eclectic ‘Tapestry’ LVT, new ceramics and more. With products available in 0.55mm and 0.7mm wear layers, all of Distinctive Flooring’s new LVT products will be available with a Lifetime guarantee for residential customers and 12-15 years guarantee for commercial installations. Richard Hackett, Distinctive Flooring’s sales and marketing director, commented: “We have been working hard on how best to connect with our target audience as a brand and business over the last six months.
“As well as coming to the retail market with exciting new and improved ranges, we are also entering into the commercial arena for the first time with a fantastic range of carpet tiles and ceramics, allowing us to become a one stop shop for hard flooring specifiers. “We truly believe that we have the right products – from colour and design through to quality – at competitive prices, and we’re so excited to see what the future has in store for our company and our customers.” T 01274 655 690 • www.distinctiveflooring.co.uk
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F Ball Sticking to the system
F. Ball used this year’s Flooring Show to showcase its ‘System LVT’ range of products – designed to deliver the perfect flooring finish for luxury vinyl tile installations, which continue to grow in popularity. The System LVT range comprises Stopgap 300 HD floor levelling compound, Styccobond F46 pressure sensitive acrylic adhesive, Stopgap P131 general-purpose primer, and the newly introduced Stopgap P141 primer for non-absorbent surfaces. F. Ball also took the opportunity to highlight the benefits of its recently reformulated, market-leading, rapid-curing, flexible tube adhesive, Stycco Flex, which boasts improved application properties and is now approved for installing PVC flooring accessories, including skirting, capping and coving. Stycco Flex is known for its ability to bond almost any absorbent or non-absorbent material found in the flooring and construction industries. The high strength build-up and fast curing time of Stycco Flex means it can secure stair nosings and trims, in as little as 60 minutes, without the need for mechanical fixings. It can also be used to bond two impervious surfaces. “The show was a great platform to present our system solutions for specific flooring installations and other innovative products we have developed to help flooring contractors complete their jobs quickly, efficiently and to the highest standards, and we have received terrific feedback,” said sales director David Hibbert. T 01538 361633 • www.f-ball.co.uk
Floorswitch The future of flooring samples
40% of people are put off making a flooring purchase because they cannot imagine what it would look like in their own home. That's the research that is driving Floorswich to develop their phone app to visualise flooring samples in consumers’ own rooms. Flooring visualisation has been something of a holy grail for marketeers and the “augmented reality” (AR) technology to deliver it is only now being developed to a state that can be relied upon to give consumers a good user experience. “AR technology is going to be mainstream and become an expectation amongst floor buyers in a way that is already happening in some other sectors,” says Andrew Mitchell of Floorswitch. The prize of succeeding with this technology is to increase profits by giving consumers more confidence in selecting higher value flooring products once they have seen it represented in their own homes. At the same time, the approach can reduce sampling costs. Floorswitch used the Harrogate event as a showcase to present the technology to both flooring manufacturers and to retailers in an app that is capable of both measuring and estimating in the customer’s own home as well as presenting the selected flooring within a real-time moving image of the consumers actual room using their smartphone camera with augmented reality. T 0151 495 3434 www.floorswitch.com
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MasterWeaver
The art of carpet If you thought the true art of carpet making was a thing of the past, then look no further than MasterWeaver, based in Kidderminster. They are one of the companies at the forefront of this industry in the UK in terms of technology, quality and creativity. Retailers know the company as one of the country’s biggest suppliers of high quality woven wool-rich carpets and at the Flooring Show, visitors could see six axminster ranges and eight wiltons across a range of 116 colours – all fully stocked in the UK. Quite a line-up! But that is the tip of an impressive iceberg. MasterWeaver is a market leader in major custom contracts including high-end hotels, casinos and mosques across Europe and the Middle East. Managed and designed in Kidderminster and manufactured in partnership with Crossley Axminster in South Africa on six state-of-the-art electronic jacquard looms, Master Weaver undertake 6 to 8 projects on this scale every month. “Everything you can imagine, we can put on to a carpet. And we have a lot of imagination!” says Slavko Radisa of MasterWeaver. “This is something we love, the creation of beautiful carpet on a grand scale. It is inspiring and I am so proud that we have established an international reputation for our achievements in this sector.” But pictures speak louder than words… T 01562 754382 • www.masterweaver.co.uk
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SMG Group Pure and simple
SMG want their members to have the best possible chance of competing in today's competitive marketplace pure and simple – well, especially “pure”! “Pure” is the own-label initiative which is set to transform the approach of many flooring retailers as they seek greater protection from margin erosion by internet and price comparison sellers. “Pure Carpets” is now rolling with a smart and distinctive suite of point-of-sale presentations and the group has just launched “Pure Flooring” with its first range of click and dry-back LVT. SMG plan to rollout the “Pure brand” into other categories in due course, which can only help SMG members diversify into other business opportunities if they so wish. “This is of course optional for our membership, as we will continue to promote our suppliers’ brands,” says Linda Thomas of SMG. “It is just another opportunity for our members to gain an edge over their competitors.”
SMG’s Linda Thomas is pictured with Head of Group Operations Mike Reid (left) and chairman Chris Moffatt.
In addition to commercial protection, the approach gives a more coherent appearance to the retailer’s showroom and SMG can also offer a service to de-brand collections from other suppliers to fit in with the programme.
SMG, which with 384 member outlets and over 65 approved suppliers at present is the largest and most established of the flooring industry buying groups, and they continue to lead the way. T 01189 32 3832 • www.smg-group.co.uk
Hugh Mackay Quintessential quality
The best carpet that Hugh Mackay has made in 40 years is a bold statement from a company committed to uncompromising quality but such is the confidence in Quintessential Twist that it was unveiled at Harrogate and will be launched in the New Year. “We set out to make the very best carpet that could be made – driven by nothing but quality, and certainly not price,” said MD Vince Holden. “This has been a year in the making but the production values are fantastic and we have had a fabulous reaction at the show.”
Quintessential Twist is an 80/20 wool carpet weighing in at 57 ounces and in 18 colours and its 3-ply construction will give it exceptional wearability and appearance retention. “This will be the premium brand for Hugh Mackay,” says Vince, “and our biggest launch since Durham Twist.” Also attracting attention on the Hugh Mackay stand was the new Durham Edition, an 80/20 twist and velvet two-colour yarn creating a fashionably subtle pattern and there was the debut of Durham Velvet with a clean finish that is a standard setter in the Velvet sector, which has been launched in 16 shades. T 01429 892555 • www.hughmackay.co.uk
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9 A range of colour and décor -matched WPC accessories 9 Less floor preparation and faster installation than a ‘stick down’ 9 Compatible with underfloor heating 9 Phthalate-free and recyclable 9 Can be installed in high humidity , damp areas and over contaminated subfloors 9 Suitable for ne w homes with anh ydrite calcium sulphate screeds
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WoolSafe Have you been framed? If you haven't been framed by WoolSafe you are missing a trick.
There is not much that WoolSafe doesn't know about treating stains effectively on wool carpets and that knowledge can be highly valuable to every retailer in providing reassurance to customers – especially if they are investing in higher value ranges. The WoolSafe Stain Wizard is a clever bit of web programming that takes wool carpet owners through every step of a successful stain treatment – but the best bit is that this gizmo can easily be embedded in your own website, making you look like the smartest expert in the business! The technology referred to is an I-frame – essentially a coded webpage hosted within your own website – looking and feeling like yours – but programmed, maintained and updated by WoolSafe. “This service is free to all retailers and it really takes the pressure away to know that your website has the very greatest depth of knowledge and up-to-date information to care for wool carpets,” says Agnes Zsednai, MD of WoolSafe. In addition to the step-by-step stain wizard guide, the system also links to approved cleaning products and WoolSafe Academy-trained carpet cleaners in the region where the retailer is based. T 01943 850817 • www.woolsafe.org
Metro Group Marketing mission
Leading buying group Metro is on a mission to ensure that its members realise their full potential through a highly professional approach to marketing which enhances the independence of retailers. "Our bespoke marketing service to our members is Metro’s real USP," says Steve Depport, Metro’s operations manager. “This program can make a real difference to the success of the business and I'm pleased that we have had such a strong uptake for the service.” Metro already offers a substantial own label merchandising approach but the marketing service goes a lot further – offering members the opportunity to revamp the appearance of their store with style and sophistication, using a dedicated design agency that understands the flooring sector. Members get access to a £500 budget which they can use and add to to restyle their branding, improve their external appearance and signage and upgrade their in-store environment. Metro is a non-profit making organisation, funded by its members subscriptions. "This is a great way to get the greatest value out of a buying group membership and we encourage new members to take it up as soon as possible so that they can get the maximum return on investing in their business," says Steve. T 01204 393539 • www.carpet1st.co.uk
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Brockway Carpets New Dimensions
Brockway is keen to take retailers into new dimensions of design, colour and increased sales opportunities by building on the success of an established winner. The Dimensions range was launched in 2014 with a cleverly coordinated range of plains, heathers and stripes to become one of Brockway’s most popular offers. So now the company is keen to enhance its appeal and has invested in impressive extensions to the range. Adding to the established range are six new plain colours and seven new heathers, to make a total of 24 in each style. With two weights available at 40 and 50oz, that provides a lot of options. But not enough! Brockway has now launched a 60oz Dimensions Opulence in both plains and heathers in 10 each of the best-selling colours. And then there’s a new line in the stripes of course. Not just eight new coordinating heathered designs but exciting options in new plains including wider stripes. “Everybody is loving what we have done with Dimensions,’ says Shaun Lewis of Brockway. “We have developed a complete collection of well-thought-out options that define Dimensions as the go-to choice for fashionable, top quality wool carpet.” T 01562 828200 • www.brockway.co.uk
Penthouse Carpets Wool with confidence
“There is a real resurgence in the interest in wool carpet and that is starting to show strongly across the market,” says Jonathan Gamble of Penthouse. “Retailers have got their confidence back and manufacturers like us are working hard to give the trade exactly what they want to sell - good quality wool.” Penthouse is a popular choice with independent retailers who respect the company’s employee ownership structure and the family feel to a business that has itself remained independent during the industry’s recent consolidations. True to their pedigree, Penthouse came to Harrogate with some super new wool offers including their latest 80/20 cut pile berber called Crofter. Available in nine colours, two weights, 40oz and 50oz, and two widths, 4m and 5m, Crofter is a distinctively well finished range which is double-sheared. “This is one of the best carpets we have ever done,” says Jonathan. Pictured is the new Penthouse representative for North and South Yorkshire and North Humberside, Christine Searle.
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Another show launch was Esprit Nouveau, a smart tenth gauge twist that has been derived from the six best colours of Penthouse’s previous Aurora range and the six best from Vantage – with the new addition of six extra on-trend greys and an extra luxury 75oz heavyweight to allow some trade-up opportunities from the established 50 and 60oz weights. T 01706 639866 • www.penthousecarpets.co.uk
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Wineo Perfect Purline
Wineo is building an important presence in the UK market with a strong offer across laminates, LVT and organic hard flooring and in this, their second year at Harrogate, the company was presenting an impressive product portfolio. For us, the standout performer has to be Wineo’s organic flooring range Purline Wineo 1500 which has a remarkable and distinctive sales story that makes it difficult to resist. The design and appearance of Purline is exemplary, but it's exceptional environmental and performance credentials really set it apart. This is LVT with no vinyl – no PVC, plasticisers or solvents. It’s made from ecuran, a high-performance polyurethane material that is manufactured primarily from plant-based oils such as canola oil or castor oil and naturallyoccurring mineral components such as chalk. “You only need to tell people the story of how this product is made and how it performs and they are hooked - there just is nothing else quite like it,” says Irwo de Lange of Wineo. And to add to the qualifications, a live flame test on their stand at Harrogate demonstrated its fire retardancy. All that and a range of 185 options covering dry back, click and multilayer HDF board means that Purline is a force to be reckoned with in the smooth flooring market. T +49 5237 6090 • https://en.wineo.de
Computers for Flooring The business of business
Once again showcasing their ever evolving flooring management software, Carman, at the Harrogate Floor Show, the company introduced two new developments to their subscription-based system. The Comms Package is designed to give small retailers a ‘big company’ feel by keeping in touch with customers about the progress of their flooring at every stage – the sort of communications consumers expect in the Amazon age. The Accounting Package does all the financial legwork involved in sales and purchase ledgers, including seamless VAT reporting ensuring compliance of the Government’s forthcoming digital tax initiative, MTD (Making Tax Digital).
Pictured left to right are Paul Williams,Technical Director; Kristian Bailey MD; and Mike Hammond, Business Development Manager
With eight years of continuous development under their belt, Computers for Flooring has ensured their system keeps up with the ever changing business landscape and needs of their flooring customers, creating opportunities for retailers to succeed in a changing world.
“We work in close partnership with independent retailers to bring them all the benefits of our industry experience inside a technology package that is definitely designed to make their lives easier,” says Mike Hammond. “We could talk all day about the clever features in the system but the best comment we got at the show was a retailer who simply said – ‘we make more money because of you!” T 0845 869 8403 • www.computersforflooring.com
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Abingdon Flooring Multi-fibre finesse
Picking up a Flooring Innovation Award for the pioneering StainFree Twist collection wasn’t the only highlight for Abingdon Flooring at this year’s Flooring Show, with the British manufacturer showing off a number of key developments in the halls of the Harrogate Convention Centre. The original easy-clean carpet, StainFree, was presented in its fourth generation with Abingdon showing StainFree Twist and StainFree Ultra ranges in a finer 1/10th gauge velvet using an improved, softer polypropylene yarn. With an updated colourbank and a new fitter-friendly fleece backing, these multi-width (2.5, 4 and 5m) styles still benefit from the StainFree for Life promise against all food and drink spillages. In 20 on-trend colours, Twist and Ultra are now even more obtainable thanks to a more competitive price-point. Also previewing a brand-new colour palette for StainFree Tweed in the same, finer 1/10th gauge, along with updated colours for StainFree Arena Plus, Abingdon Flooring reasserted the brand as the UK’s most popular stain-resistant carpet collection. For its Wilton Royal collection of luxurious woven British wool carpets, Abingdon unveiled the brand-new Royal Charter and Balmoral ranges. Demonstrating that the need to make carpets softer and finer than ever before is just as relevant for natural fibres, these new styles deliver comfort and resilience at their best. Using Meltbond for a finer velvet finish and in a modern palette, Royal Charter and Balmoral are available in 40oz and 50oz qualities with multiple widths (2.5, 4 and 5m). Martin Peace, sales director, comments on the show: “We had an exceptional Harrogate this year and the responses we received to the softer feel of our updated StainFree and new Wilton Royal styles was really satisfying. It just goes to show, whether polypropylene or wool, soft velvet finishes are certainly in high demand and we’re expecting these products to enjoy a really strong response when they hit stores later this autumn.” T 01274 655662 www.abingdonflooring.co.uk
Merryfield Carpet Machinery Advanced technology
Merryfield has become the undisputed market leader in the UK when it comes to providing the flooring trade with a dedicated range of cut and despatch machines that will increase cutting output. This Halifax based engineering company have developed an in depth understanding of the floor covering trade and created modern machines that suit every budget and technical demand offering solutions that the industry has come to depend on. Completing their range of specialised cutting machines Merryfield have recently announced their flagship machine the Mosquito which is suitable for flooring distribution centres, wholesalers and larger retail groups. The all new Mosquito is an impressive machine neatly packaged with expertise and attention to detail giving confidence to prospective buyers anywhere. “Flexibility of design helps the individual operators to specify exactly the machine that suits their particular needs and operations,” says Syd Merryfield (pictured right). “Combine this with the latest technology by integrating the Mosquito with one of the many stock control systems readily available to the carpet industry and you have your cutting operations primed and ready to meet your clients demands.” “Flooring is a tough business and we deliver tough technology to satisfy the industry,” he added. T 01422 373799 • www.merryfieldgroup.co.uk
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Millennium Weavers Matching the market
Millennium Weavers has focused on high-end residential carpets using the latest technology and has developed the happy skill of launching ranges that just match the market. For many, Harrogate was the first opportunity to see a range that has been extremely well received since its launch in the UK in April. Obsession is a smart tenth gauge in polypropylene. "This carpet has a cleanliness about it," says sales director Joe King. “It just seems that everything is right about this range – the texture, the pile weight and an on trend colour bank.” New launches at Harrogate included Darwin, a deep polypropylene with more of a saltand-pepper appearance about it in 10 colours, including proven winners from Obsession, and also a new, traditional hard twist Kensington which shows a little bit of lustre in 13 colours including the very latest grays. Both these ranges will be available by the new year. T +32 55 50 90 50 • www.millenniumweavers.be
Cybergold Slip-free solutions
Cybergold has become the supplier of choice for many independent retailers for its range of non-slip products to hold rugs in place on both hard floors and carpets and the company continues to develop its range to meet evolving needs. Superlux is the company's own development to solve rug slippage on hard floors and is based on a clever two-tier bonded composite material which sticks to the rug on one side but has a novel no-tack felt-like surface on its reverse which is totally non-slip and leaves no residue on the smooth surface (pictured with Cybergold’s Nick Burger). Also at the show, Cybergold launched two new pack sizes of their flagship Rug Control underlay – at 60x230cm and 170x240cm. This creates a range of eight different packs – about half of the Rug Control underlay products are sold in packs and the remainder on rolls. The company's flagship product is the Rug Control trigger spray which is available in standard and “super strength” options. T 01494 761814 • www.cybergolduk.com
Stroolmount Protect and prosper
Stroolmount attracted a lot of attention for their innovative product range of accessories that help retailers make life easier for their customers – and help add some valuable extra sales for a store. The company is best know for the glides and pads they offer, to make moving furniture across floors easier and safer. The range includes Furniglides to enable heavy furniture to be moved easily across carpet and Quickclick guides which also protect wood, laminate, vinyl and tiled floors from scratching. Felts and pads products also offer short term solutions for re-decoration projects. “The Flooring Show is our favourite exhibition. Harrogate is a great place to do business and a lovely town to visit,” said Gill Finch pictured left. “Winning the Flooring Innovation Award for our Recliner Glides was the icing on the cake of a very successful show for us.” T 01706 360256 • www.stroolmount.co.uk
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Cormar Carpet Co Soft luxury to last
Cormar’s commitment to product development has already seen five new launches this year, the latest of which made its debut at Harrogate to great acclaim as the company's first polyester product – Gemini. “We have seen polyester gaining popularity in the UK,” said David Cormack (pictured right). “Polyester gives great performance in soft, deep pile carpets and we have created a range with great credentials for lasting luxury.” Gemini is manufactured from premium Dura polyester which is licensed exclusively to Cormar in the UK and with a fine 10th gauge finish and a colour bank mixed from established bestsellers and the latest fashion shades, the range looks set for success. Polyester has the soft feel of polypropylene but more memory to bounce back – closer to the performance of nylon but without the extra price tag. This year Cormar also took an additional stand at Harrogate to demonstrate the capability of its customer portal which has become enormously popular – about 40% of all Cormar’s orders are now taken online. “Our presentation of the portal at Harrogate has attracted a lot of attention – people keep saying they didn't know it could do so much, so easily,” said Debra Berry, Cormars Customer Experience Manager. T 01204 881234 • www.cormarcarpets.co.uk
QA Flooring Solutions Favourite flooring
QA has helped hundreds of carpet retailers take advantage of the opportunities to grow their business into LVT flooring with its Luvanto luxury flooring collection which they describe as the “nation's favourite LVT.” QA has seen substantial growth in this market over the last year. By listening to what retailers really want, they have developed the Luvanto colour palette in an uncomplicated, practical way which is right to the moment in terms of fashion and colour. At the show, visitors saw the latest popular choices in on-trend tiles in, Urban Grey concretes and and an alluring Midnight Silver together with the launch of a new collection of attractive new herringbone designs in the grey wood decors. QA are really investing in the appeal of this collection and early in 2019, their high-end Endure range will be upgraded to Endure Pro – a rigid tile with a new easy-to-fit locking system, high performance acoustic backing and a robust 0.7mm wear layer allowing it to offer a 20 year commercial guarantee and a lifetime guarantee for domestic. This highly stable floor needs only a very small 2mm expansion gap and will be more forgiving over installations with imperfect surfaces without the need for separate underlay. The acoustic backing will deliver 22dB sound reduction - one of the best in the business. T 0151 427 6000 • www.qaproducts.co.uk
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The Wool Carpet Focus Group Fame and the free-range fibre
The Wool Carpet Focus Group are right at the heart of the industry with a distinctive agenda to promote the “woolabilities” that make natural fibre so special – and the Harrogate show turned into something of a celebration for the campaign. Martin Curtis, the Group’s chairman (pictured right), was the proud recipient of the “Hall of Fame” accolade in the Wool Carpet & Rug Awards, a prestigious event promoted by the Campaign for Wool and British Wool, for his “energy and enthusiasm in promoting wool as the fibre of choice in the flooring industry.” “Hall of Fame winners are chosen for their passion and excellence, for demonstrating industry influence and impact, with the commitment to grow and shape the wool industry,” said Peter Ackroyd, COO of The Campaign for Wool. Sentiment is swinging the way of wool and The Flooring Show was a showcase of growing investment in wool carpets by leading manufacturers. The “woolabilities” include bouncebackability, biodegradability, cleanability, breathability and unflammability – and all from environmentally-friendly sheep which Martin memorably described as “the original free range animal”. www.woolcarpetsnaturally.org
Visualize-it The smartest sampling
Imagine a lectern sample that immediately comes alive in your hand by showing itself in a real room on your smart phone while you're stood in the store! Technology companies are competing for solutions that visualise carpet and LVT effectively in room sets to help consumers be more ambitious about investing in higher quality and more interestingly designed floors. London-based Visualise-It have been working in this sector more than most and delivered many effective solutions to manufacturers and retailers, including Carpetright in the UK. They were visiting Harrogate this year to develop their relationship with several companies regarding a new application that scans a QR-code on the back of sampling to instantly show that design in a real roomset or in the consumer’s own home. “This technology is direct and effective in keeping the consumer interested right at the point of sale,” says Maurice Raynor of Visualize-It (pictured left). “The consumer’s ability to actually imagine what a small square of flooring will really look like in their home is accepted as a major obstacle to closing a sale – especially if the product is expensive. “Our approach is quick, easy and fun for the customer and a great way for the retailer to engage in a meaningful way with visitors to their store – taking out a lot of the uncertainty and risk to ensure the consumer knows what they are getting, and gets what they want,” said Maurice. www.visualize-it.com
Get set for 2019! Planning is already underway for next year’s show which will be presented in a modern new branding style (see right) and with new features. Show organisers Ocean Media are meeting with exhibitors to discuss future plans. “Our priority is to work with exhibitors to ensure that bona fide buyers from across the flooring industry are invited to attend the show, and that we have interesting and relevant content for them to see, learn from and share in when they are with us,” said event manager Kane Thomas. www.theflooringshow.com
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ITFA Access experience and expertise
The International Textile Flooring Academy (ITFA) is an exciting new online venture to establish a resource of knowledge, practical experience and expertise in all aspects of carpet and rug manufacturing, marketing, installation care and recycling. It is the brainchild of Paul Bakker, chairman of The Woolsafe Organisation, and international textile consultant Malcom Sims. “Providing such a resource is of great benefit for the whole industry as it goes a long way to ensuring technical processes and know-how is not lost to the industry over time. But at the same time providing an excellent educational hub,” says Malcom. The ITFA Academy has a wide range of courses already available and currently being constructed eg. yarn and carpet manufacturing, colouration techniques,carpet inspecting, handmade carpets and many more. There is also an ITFA Library with an unrivalled range of unique and in-depth resources including textbooks, scientific publications and technical reports. Flooring individuals and organisations can enrol with 4 levels of membership from basic free of charge to other premium membership grades which offer a range of additional benefits. T +44 1943 899 682 • www.itfacademy.org
Lano Passion for Pashmina
Pashmina and Pashmina Luxe, the first polyester carpets from Lano, proved a major draw at this year’s Flooring Show, with the Belgian manufacturer presenting the carpets as part of its growing Halcyon brand. Technically superior, the fibre used in these new styles ensures lasting colour and stain-resistance, as well as a super-soft, velvet-like feel that is making polyester popular in homes across the country. In a palette of modern tones and with a silk-like lustre, Pashmina’s velvet cut-pile joins the existing Cashmere and Cashmere Luxe super-soft polypropylene qualities. Gary Alp, sales manager, said: “Retailers loved the dense and precise velvet pile that gives this quality a premium feel. The fact that Pashmina and Pashmina Luxe offer stain-resistance and fade-free colour also helps to underline that beauty and comfort don’t have to come at the price of practicality.” Lano also used the show to premiere Touchdown’s Serenade, a luxurious 60oz soft-touch Saxony crafted from stain-resistant Eccelena yarn. Bringing 16 modern colours, four and five-metre width options and a beautifully soft feel, Serenade is perfect for homes looking for luxury carpet that’s cost-effective and practical too. Elsewhere in Touchdown, Lano showed a brand-new look for Fascination, bringing Fascination and Imagination together and reworking the palette to include existing best-selling colours and new on-trend shades. T 00800 5266 5266 • www.lano.com
Novostrat Building on success
Novostrat have been building on their success with the inauguration of their their new state-of-the-art premises in Raheen, Limerick, Ireland which represents a £3m investment in the company’s future. The move amalgamates the manufacturing plant, offices, showroom and loading facilities across the 9-acre site. “The new premises now set the scene for intended expansion to both the business and future developments to the Novostrat product range,” says Tony Taibi. The foundation of the business is based on the manufacturing of specialised foam for the packaging industry but Novostrat have also enjoyed impressive growth in the popularity of their high-density polyethylene foams which deliver excellent acoustic performance and impact resistance for wood and laminate floors. The foam also mitigates minor sub-floor imperfections with the flagship Sonic Gold also having a foil vapour barrier. T 0035 361 339287 • www.novostrat-insulation.com
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Flower on Flooring Good wood races to a close finish With wood-effect continuing to provide one of the most popular finishes for a number of different types of flooring, this is particularly relevant for luxury vinyl tiles (LVT).
Vintage Parquet by Distinctive
and ease for installation. Both the planks and the tiles have a 0.7mm wear layer providing maximum protection against scuffs and marks.
Westex says it will present the collection with complementing carpets to help make choices in total flooring solutions easier.
PRO-TEK WPC - the next generation engineered vinyl floor – has launched in the UK.
Featuring a wood plastic composite core, it provides a robust, waterproof finish with acoustic impact sound performance up to 24db. Designs include 40 wood and stone-effects, with matching accessories.
It comprises six individual layers, including a waterproof WPC core, with glueless locking system and premium IXPE foam underlay base. These features are intended to reduce floor preparation, installation time and eliminate ‘telegraphing’.
The company says its new designs are phthalate-free, all materials are 100% recyclable and can be installed in any location, including bathrooms, basements and over underfloor heating.
This can be seen with the examples below, beginning with the Distinctive Flooring Vintage Parquet collection, one of the company’s most popular.
Wood-effects are divided into four distinct collections – Excel, Essential, Distressed and Excel Long Plank. WPC vinyl-wrapped accessories are colour and décor-matched and span doorway T-bars to stair set tread and riser profiles.
Chiswick Grey from PRO-TEK
“Harnessing all the rich qualities and universal appeal of a classic flooring design,Vintage Parquet offers a myriad of design possibilities,” the company says. “Explore laying patterns such as herringbone, zigzag, brick or box patterns to suit your style.”
With an anti-scuff polyurethane finish, Distinctive Flooring’s parquet products are far more durable and hardwearing than natural wood – requiring much less ongoing maintenance, too. “Suitable for heavy commercial and light industrial use, whether to complement a rustic design, a Scandi-inspired space or a contemporary theme, with six different colours to choose from, it’s easy to find a parquet product to suit your needs,” says Distinctive Flooring.
Westex Carpets showcased its new LVT collection at the recent Flooring Show, offering authentic reproductions of real wood and stone in contemporary shades to suit any interior design.
The collection includes two plank designs, both available in 12 contemporary wood shades; Select offers a cleaner wood appearance whilst Natural offers a more characteristic and knotted appearance.
Embossed in register to give a genuine feel and appearance of real wood, the pattern repeat, every eight boards, is designed to provide authentic variation as seen in real wood floors. The large plank size 152.40cm x 22.86cm (60in x 9in) with 3mm board thickness are designed to provide strength, durability
Pamera from Avenue
Avenue Flooring sales manager Stuart Reeves says wood and woodeffect flooring are mainstays in domestic interiors and homeowners now look for effects that are less ordinary.
“Whether that’s a classic oak plank in a modern grey tone, herringbone effect, or rich multi-width rustic look, it can all be found in the Ultimate Timber PU vinyl flooring collection from Avenue,” he continues.
“With the latest V-Groove technology, giving a more defined, embossed plank edge, the collection delivers more authenticity than ever before. What’s more, it delivers a more natural look and feel while still retaining the ease that makes cushion flooring such a great all-round choice.
“With the brand-new and super-stylish designs of Jacobsen, Cartier, Edgewood and Cimarron, the multi-tone chevron of Pamera and narrow board of Bristol; Ultimate Timber PU is ready to transform homes with its modern, ultra-realistic wood effects,” Mr Reeves concludes.
Xylo Flooring says its Dynamic Click Vinyl flooring is “ahead of its time, offering all shades of varying colours, from white washed wood grains to dark walnut and smoked-effect finished tones, to suit even the most individual tastes and styles”.
The company further states that Dynamic is laid in planks using the renowned and reliable Valinge 2G click system. It is commercially rated and can therefore accommodate any type of environment, whether it be at home or in the office.
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Palace Offcut Art from Lifestyle Floors Lifestyle Floors head of digital and marketing Inga Morris says her company’s LVT collections have increased sales every year since their launch in 2008.
“This autumn, we will be presenting 27 new and exciting LVT decors for the collections, each designed to inspire and delight. In addition to the usual wood and tile designs, many of the new decors, including Offcut Art (pictured), are quirky and will give homes and contract locations an individual and unique finish.
“The versatility of LVT is one reason for its popularity. From rooms with underfloor heating, bathrooms, kitchens and living areas, our beautiful LVT floors are the perfect choice.
“The new Offcut Art décor is an eccentric geometric wood design. Part of Lifestyle Floors’ Palace range, Offcut Art is available in both Dryback and 5G Clic formats, ensuring contractors, retailers and customers can choose the most appropriate fitting method,” says Ms Morris.
Another of the more recent vinyl introductions was launched by Forbo Flooring Systems in the form of its Eternal de Luxe. This has been designed to follow the established format of providing a wide variety of design options and high performance in demanding applications, the company states.
The Eternal de Luxe collection includes fresh wood features, along with stone effects. It is further enhanced by authentic embossing structures that add even more realism to the designs. The PUR lacquering is also designed to ensure the highest performance and longevity of the floor covering. Eternal de Luxe is available in a compact version and an acoustic version.
January will see the launch of EarthWerks brand new Lagoon collection at Bau in Munich, Germany, developed in line with the latest fashions, design concepts and colours.
Soft as well as structured décors are featured, and a distinction of this line is the availability of each colour in two distinct specifications, the company states. Both are suitable for commercial and residential sectors and at competitive price levels.
The first specification is a 2mm plank with a 0.3mm wear-layer for glue down. The second is an ‘on trend’ 4.2mm Rigid SPC Clic with a 0.55mm wear-layer and smart drop-down lock system for fast and seamless installation. The two specifications also provide effective budget management for projects requiring different installation solutions and/or different durability needs.
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Flooring factsheet Luxury underfoot
from Interfloor
Duralay underlays for LVT create the perfect installation
Interfloor has developed a specialist collection of Duralay underlays and adhesives designed to make luxury vinyl tiles (LVT) even more comfortable underfoot and to ensure the tiles look good for longer. The new LVT underlays are quick to fit, easy to work with, and help to reduce the need for sub-floor preparation and damage to flooring due to uneven sub-floors. The LVT adhesives are suitable for single stick, double-stick or for directly sticking LVT to the sub-floor. Duralay LVT Multi-Fit Underlay can be fitted loose lay, single stick or double-stick depending upon installation requirements and provides increased underfoot comfort and improved noise reduction. It also provides an excellent sub-floor, masking minor surface imperfections, and helping prevent the overstraining of joints. Duralay Multi-Fit underlay is particularly suited to larger areas and commercial installations. Duralay LVT Low-Grab Underlay is a versatile solution which can be used to install ‘click system’ luxury vinyl tiles. The underlay is loose-laid over the sub-floor or existing flooring significantly reducing sub-floor preparation times and the new flooring is positioned and laid onto the underlay’s unique low grab backing, holding the tiles in position preventing movement during and after installation. Duralay LVT Dry-Back Underlay can be used to install ‘dry back’ luxury vinyl tiles. A release film is peeled back to expose the pre-applied adhesive, the new flooring is then positioned and pressed onto the underlay’s unique high grab backing. The adhesive allows an open time whereby tiles or planks can be lifted and re-positioned.
New high-end edgings for luxury installations Interfloor has introduced new premium edgings offering a top-quality addition to its existing Gripperrods range. The new Premier floor edgings are available in two modern finishes that will complement the current trends in luxury home accessories. The Premier range includes a very on-trend brushed steel nickel or an elegant bright chrome which will co-ordinate well with other home accessories, light switches and door handles to ensure a seamless finish. Both finishes are available in six specialist trims designed to provide the perfect solution for all types of flooring. For further information, please visit www.interfloor.com
Interfloor manufactures leading brands in the underlay market, Tredaire and Duralay. Recognised by customers as brands of quality and with over 70 years of expertise, they are trusted by users throughout the world. 62
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Flooring factsheet Underlay In a tight market for margins, underlay for carpet and hard flooring offers retailers one of the best opportunities to add value to every sale – with good profitability, trade-up potential once benefits are understood and high customer satisfaction levels. The Carpet Foundation and its Consumer Code of Practice approved by the Trading Standards Institute (TSI) recommend that new carpet underlay is bought with every new carpet.
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Many consumers are now aware of the benefits of underlay but more needs to be done to provide information about the different types available and their suitability for different areas of the home. Setting up in-store demonstrations so customers can walk on samples with different grades of underlay and feel the difference has shown excellent results. Some manufacturers offer point-of-sale units and foot testers.
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Good underlay will... • Improve underfoot comfort • Increase appearance retention, reducing flattening • Absorb the pressure of foot traffic and reduce wear • Improve thermal insulation and warmth • Increase sound insulation • Smooth out sub-floor imperfections • Last the lifetime of the carpet
PU (polyurethane) foam This is now the market’s most popular underlay and is typically made from recycled foam offcuts. The foam provides excellent comfort and performance levels with lots of thickness options and densities and provides great insulation – and its light weight helps handling.
Poor or old underlay will... • Feel hard and unwelcoming • Reduce carpet life • Cause wrinkling and premature wear spots • Cause carpet fibres to break down more quickly • Not meet British Standards How thick? A maximum of 12mm is recommended (working with gripper will be difficult thereafter) but rooms with heavy traffic will need a thinner, denser pad. The combination of thickness and density is all important as a thick underlay with low density may not perform well. Typically, the thicker the underlay, the better quality it will need to be – 11mm is often used for luxury installations with 9mm and 7mm the common domestic thickness.
Sponge rubber
Crumb
Sponge rubber 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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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.underlay.com
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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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).
Underfloor heating underlay Always ask if there is underfloor heating. Most manufacturers offer specialised products. Underlay and carpet with a combined tog rating of 2.5 can be used – which means the underlay would normally have a tog rating of 1.0.
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Flooring factsheet Carpet trouble-shooter
• shedding • pulled loops
Fading on Wool
Carpets made from wool can and do fade in use. The degree of fade can vary depending on the colour chosen and the local conditions to which the carpet is subjected.
Fading can be caused by exposure to ultra violet light which is found in daylight, but is accelerated when sunlight shines directly onto the carpet. This has the effect of lightening or “Bleaching” the colour just as exposure to sunlight will lighten human hair. Wool is after all animal hair. Protection should be given to carpets exposed to such conditions just as you would protect other furniture or fabrics. A complaint on fading would be considered justified if it failed to meet the required shade standard when tested to the British Standard BS1006 (1990).
Soiling Soiling is usually the result of some local condition to which the carpet has been subjected to, or maintenance, or lack of maintenance programme. There is nothing we as manufacturers can do to prevent soiling in use. There are several types of soiling which are quite common: Spillages - Liquids such as soft drinks, cordials or any drink which contains sugar, particularly hot drinks, is likely to leave a stain. In such instances, professional help should be sought.
Colour matching Carpets are produced in batches - known as creels - and usually each batch produces between 500m2 - 3000m2 in a single width, depending on the creel size. Whilst the recipe used by the dyer remains constant, and is followed to the letter, in each separate production the colour reproduction will vary from batch to batch. However production is matched back to the original or master sample to ensure that the colour remains ‘within a commercial tolerance’. This process if not an exact science and a commercial tolerance is subjective but nevertheless is usually the professional judgement of the head dyer based on his/her experience. A greater level of tolerance is required on blended colours (Heathers etc). To ensure perfect colour matching it is advisable that a single width be used in any installation requiring exact colour matching. N.B. Carpets which are laid with the pile travelling in different directions, even though they be from the same batch will appear not to match. For further information please check with the manufacturers recommendations.
Sprouting Occasionally an odd tuft or two can work its way to the surface and stand proud of the rest of the pile. This is probably due to one end of the tuft being longer than the other i.e. J shaped tuft instead of V shaped. Remedial action merely requires that the offending tufts be scissor trimmed level with the rest of the pile. They should never be pulled out. 64
Shampoo - if incorrectly applied, can leave sticky soap residues in the fibres which can result in the soiling reappearing quite rapidly.
Dust - which is carried on draughts can soil carpets in various ways, apart from the obvious soiled edges, at gaping skirting boards for instance, dark lines appearing on surface might suggest airborne dust vacuumdrawn through poorly fitted floorboards. Sometimes the shape of floorboards can be seen quite clearly. Air borne dust sometimes shows itself as spots on the carpet, this is due to the air carried on a draught under the carpet escaping through minute holes both in the underlay and the carpet, leaving dust deposited on the pile much like a filter action. In such installations, the use of a lining paper is essential as a preventative measure. It is the responsibility of the retailer to advise the consumer when the carpet is measured of any poorly fitting doors, skirtings, or floorboards and the consumers responsibility to ensure any remedial work to seal draughts, is carried out before the carpet is fitted, if a resulting complaint is to be avoided.
Static Carpets do not produce static but like other household fabrics and objects have the capacity to store it. Static is caused by the build up of static electricity upon personnel in a dry environment and is discharged when a person makes contact with an object which can conduct electricity (i.e. door handle or filing cabinets, etc). The static charges will vary in intensity depending upon the individual, air humidity and the contact materials. Static is more usually associated with synthetic materials as they do not retain moisture very well but it can and does occur with wool in very dry room conditions. Preventative measures include the introduction of moisture into the room or in situ carpet treatment.
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Flattening
Shedding
Flattening will occur as a result of traffic which eventually flattens the pile particularly in the main areas of use.
All cut pile carpets will lose short fibre, which is created during production when spun yarn is cut for tuft formation. These fibres fall onto the surface of the pile and appear as ‘fluff’.
All pile fabrics will flatten to greater or lesser degree dependant on the amount of traffic to which it is subjected and the construction (tuft density/pile fibre/height/weight) of the product concerned.
The effect varies with yarn type and may be removed without detrimental effect upon the carpet by vacuum cleaning. This excess fibre is only a small fraction of the total fibre contained in the carpet.
Shading
Indentations
Shading occurs because the pile of the carpet has become crushed, flattened or brushed in a different direction to the natural lie of the pile whilst in situ. This causes light reflection at differing angles resulting in the creation of light and dark patches on the carpet. This will occur on all pile fabrics but can be more noticeable on plainer carpets because the shadows created by pile pressure will not be disguised by a heavy pattern or design.
When a carpet is subjected to a heavy point load, such as under the legs of furniture, it is unreasonable to expect the carpet not to indent. Usually, the longer the load is in place, the longer will be the time for the pile to recover. In the case of very heavy loads in place for a considerable time, the recovery time can be very considerable.
Pile Reversal Like shading, this occurs when the pile or nap of the carpet changes direction and thus reflects light at different angles showing the effects of shading which can become permanent. It is also described as ‘watermarking’. This can happen to every carpet construction be it Axminster, Wilton, Tufted, Hand Woven, Persian, Chinese, Indian or even Coir Matting. Like shading it can be more apparent on plain carpet because heavy patterns can disguise the effects. It can occur quite quickly after installation. A tremendous amount of research has been carried out over many years by many institutes to determine the cause of this phenomenon but none of it has proved conclusive.
It must be remembered that it is not only the pile of the carpet that becomes indented. The underlay will also indent and the backing of the carpet may also distort into the indentation in the underlay. Some underlay’s will recover well and some less well depending upon their composition, thickness, density etc. The use of cups below furniture legs can spread the load and the net result is a larger area of less deeply indented carpet. The ability of a carpet to recover from a heavy static load can be measured in the laboratory, using the test method described in BS 4939 and many manufacturers will have data on this aspect of carpet performance. In this test the carpet is loaded for 24 hours and the degree of recovery is measured after 1 hour and 24 hours. Since there are so many different underlay’s however, it is very rare for the recovery from a heavy static load to be evaluated on carpet and underlay.
There is no commonly known manufacturing process which can cause or cure this phenomenon and therefore it is not a manufacturing fault. For further information please check with individual manufacturers recommendations.
Often normal maintenance (vacuum cleaning with a rotating brush machine) will speed up recovery but in the case of serious indentations the use of an iron and damp cloth or a steam iron together with a blunt darning needle to carefully tease up the pile can be beneficial. Care must be take not to over wet the carpet, of course.
Pulling Loops
Samples
Pulled loops occur only in looped pile carpet where one or more loops in the continuous pile is pulled through the primary backing of the carpet. This is usually due to some local condition, possibly some sharp object which has caught in a loop in situ and has resulted in a pull. Pulled loops are easily dealt with by trimming the offending end level with the rest of the pile. They should not be left as this could result in further loops being pulled and developing into a ladder.
The samples held by individual retailers may not be from the same batch as current production and therefore should be used as a guide and not an exact colour match.
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Installation Telephone National Institute of Carpet Fitters (NICF) for further information – 0115 958 3077.
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Tu W sales@belvederecarpets.co.uk www.belvederecarpets.co.uk
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0800 505055
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Mohawk’s Cherbourg Check
01204 881 234
800 223 6186
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01977 662211
+45 96 60 3000
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+44 (0)20 8440 8777
Firth Carpets & Flooring Be Pr Tu Tw W Ww
01484 721529
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+32 05685 4747
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01772 696 787
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01942 673232 +32 56 393 386
Lusotufo Tu
+35 12 56 750 500
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Godfrey Hirst (GB) Ltd Tu
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01827 831525
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0800 78 33 712
0800 526696
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infouk@hammercarpetsuk.com www.hammercarpets.com Heckmondwike FB
01924 410544
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01827 831400 01827 831 424
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+32 52 499600
01299 822300
01706 639 866
Wilton Carpet Commercial Ax Tu Tw Ww W Be
01722 746000
Thomas Witter UK Ltd Tu Tw
0870 1128318 +31 38 385 4477
Tisca Tiara Tu Ww
07860 911748
Trendy Tuft Designs Be Tu Tw W
01274 855080
Ulster Carpets Ax Be Tu Tw W Ww
02838 334433
United Carpets & Beds Tw W Ww
01709 732 666
Victoria Carpets Tu Tw W Ww
01562 749300
Vorwerk Flooring
01282 332025
Westex Carpets Tu
01274 861334
01827 831 450
Weston Hammer W
0845 644 9090
Penthouse Carpets Tu Tw W
01706 341231
Whitestone Weavers Ltd Ax Be Tu Tw W Ww
01429 892555
Phoenox Textiles Pr Tu
01484 863227
Wilkies Carpets Tw
0113 307 9955
0845 6528811
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+32 55 50 9050
+32 52 457211
00 800 5266 5266
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Tasibel NV Tw
Timzo Tufting Industry BV Tu
Pownall Carpets Tw W
Lano NV
01623 481 221
01562 754 382
01937 588511 07850 935301
07976 607657
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01562 701456
+31 38 851 8700
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01422 845075
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0032 51 424 411
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01675 433 501
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01827 831 434
+49 037 421 420
01473 826870
0844 5611977
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+32 56 73 57 11 0845 652 8811
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0800 526696 0207 349 1560
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Flooring factsheet Buying Groups Pick the right one How to decide whether to join a buying group – and which one…
• Evaluate all buying groups as they all work differently • Talk to the main marketing contact and/or a member
www.smg-group.co.uk Contact: Mike Reed Tel: 0118 932 3832 info@smg-group.co.uk
of the committee
Why join? Buying groups have been a highly successful feature of the floor retailing scene in the last decade or so, giving independents the extra edge they need to compete effectively with the retail park chains. More than 1000 retailers are now members of one of the several buying groups which operate in our sector and the numbers are slowly, but steadily growing.
• Get a list of members and call up two or three for a ‘real-world’ view
• Establish your territorial exclusivity – where’s the next nearest member of each buying group
• Ensure you understand the financial arrangements,
any fees that would relate to your membership, how the bills are paid and whether your fees are refundable if it doesn’t work out. Ask the buying group for a consultation to estimate your potential savings
While the benefits of bulk buying power are self-evident, the resistance to the buying group concept among nonmembers appears to be centred on fears of surrendering some control to a committee – and most particularly compromising long-established relationships and negotiated terms with current suppliers.
• Review all the extra benefits and services to see
The bottom line is the bottom line. A retailer selling across a broad range of products is likely to improve margins within a buying group – but you don’t need a leap of faith to join up. Ask the buying groups for answers...
flexibility to run your business the way you want
Associated Carpet Group www.acgcarpets.com Contact: Richard Moore Tel: 01942 825520 richard@acgcarpets.com
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
www.beautifulflooring.co.uk Contact: Carl Harris Tel: 01892 549050 charris31@sky.com
Key benefits Increase margins • Group purchases to get beneficial rates • Rebates • Exclusive higher-margin products • Special promotions One of the key reasons to join a buying group is to benefit from the discounts they negotiate as a bulk buyer from manufacturers. The way discounts and rebates are passed on to members varies between groups so make sure it’s absolutely clear how this will be done. You’ll need to work out how this compares with discounts you have already negotiated locally with preferred suppliers. Access professional services • Business and financial services • IT and internet support • Training and workshops • Professional bodies Some buying groups offer an excellent range of other services which may be valuable to your business. Financial services include invoice factoring, credit, loans and insurance. Some of the more sophisticated groups offering marketing packages, software systems to help you run your business operations and customised websites ready to use. Relationships with professional and training organisations can also offer discounts. THE STOCKLISTS November 2018
Increase sales • Best of both worlds’ proposition • Wider ranges and exclusive products • POS, displays and merchandising support Your customers will like the proposition that you are independent but with the buying power of a group – this gives them (and you) the ‘best of both worlds’ with personal service and competitive pricing. Most groups will also offer you ‘own label’ ranges and support with pointof-sale, merchandising and displays. Central stockholding may also be on offer.
www.flooringone.co.uk Mandy Powell Tel: 0121 683 1426 mandy.powell@flooringone.co.uk
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
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Fells Carpets
Birch Distribution Sheffield - see Floorwise page 72
BL Flooring Supplies Bristol - see Floorwise page 72
Birch Distribution Leeds - see Floorwise page 72
BL Flooring Supplies Gloucester - see Floorwise page 72
Birch Distribution Hull - see Floorwise page 72
Fitwell Flooring Ltd Redruth - see Floorwise page 72
Cornerstone Flooring Doncaster - see Floorwise page 72
Fitwell Flooring Ltd Newton Abott - see Floorwise page 72
Cornerstone Flooring East Midlands and Warwickshire 01159 444711 sales@cornerstoneflooring.co.uk www.cornerstoneflooring.co.uk
Flooring Supplies (Wessex) Amesbury 01980 625888 orders@flooringsupplieswessex.co.uk
Leeds 0113 3071900 carl.cummings@fellscarpets.co.uk www.fellscarpets.co.uk TCS “The Carpet Specialists” Morecambe 01524 840177 info@tcsthecarpetspecialists.com www.tcsthecarpetspecialists.com Xylo Wood Flooring London - see page 22 for details 020 8368 8122 infouk@xyloflooring.com www.xyloflooring.com
North East Fells Carpets Leeds 0113 3071900 carl.cummings@fellscarpets.co.uk www.fellscarpets.co.uk Floorwise (North East) Ltd Birtley - see Floorwise page 72
North West A&A Carpets Manchester 01204 701188 sales@aandacarpets.co.uk www.aandacarpets.co.uk D. M. Miller Ltd Manchester 0161 205 9949 dm.miller@btconnect.com www.dmmillerltd.spaces.lives.com Fells Carpets Goole 0113 3071900 carl.cummings@fellscarpets.co.uk www.fellscarpets.co.uk Choice Flooring Manchester - see Floorwise page 72 MCA Floorwise Ltd Morecambe - see Floorwise page 72 Millbrook Carpets Darwen 01254 703999 millbrookcarpets@live.co.uk
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DMS Flooring Supplies Northampton 0845 643 5601 dmsnorthampton@dmsflooringsupplies.co.uk
R & M Wholesale Bristol 01179 531222 Tiverton 01884 258266 sales@rmwholesale.co.uk
Floorwise D & J Ltd Southam - see Floorwise page 72
Salesmark West Ltd Amesbury - see Floorwise page 72
J J Wholesale & Distribution Ltd Birmingham 0121 765 4994 jjwholesale@gmx.com
Solent Wholesale Carpet West Sussex 01243 774623 sales@solentwholesale.co.uk www.solentwholesale.co.uk see page 18 for details
Matty’s Wholesale Carpets Birmingham 01675 433072 sales@mattys.co.uk STS Flooring Distributors Watford 0345 899 1000 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.co.uk Trade Counter Carpets Leicester 0845 604 3055 tradecountercarpets@gmail.com Woodall Brothers Ltd Shrewsbury - see Floorwise page 72
East Beds Flooring Bedford 01234 341234 sales@bedsflooring.co.uk www.bedsflooring.co.uk Salesmark Ltd St Neots - see Floorwise page 72 STS Flooring Distributors Cambridge Tel: 0345 899 1000 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.co.uk
South East Acorn Carpet Accessories Bromley, Kent - see Floorwise page 72 Ashmount Flooring Supplies Ltd Tottenham 0208 808 2158 sales@ashmountflooring.co.uk www.ashmountflooringsupplies.co.uk Beds Flooring Bedford 01234 341234 sales@bedsflooring.co.uk www.bedsflooring.co.uk Clifford Floors Strood 01634 285900 sales@clifford.uk.com Culpeck Strood 01634 299000 sales@culpeck.uk.com Columbia Flooring Middlesex 020 8443 3322 sales@columbiaflooring.co.uk www.columbiaflooring.co.uk see page 7 for details
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The Stocklists DMS Flooring Supplies Hemel Hempstead 0845 643 5344 dmshemel@dmsflooringsupplies.co.uk DMS Flooring Supplies Milton Keynes 0845 643 5320 dmslaser@dmsflooringsupplies.co.uk Kent Flooring Supplies Ltd Chatham 01634 668668 sales@kentflooring.co.uk www.kentflooring.co.uk Littner Hampton London 020 8520 8474 littnerhampton@aol.com www.littnerhamptoncarpets.co.uk John Palmer Carpets Fareham 01329 221933 sales@johnpalmercarpets.uk.net Potts & Ward, Woodcocks Ltd Brighton 01273 557211 sales@pwwflooring.com www.pwwflooring.com Rackhams London 020 8531 9225 sales@rackhamsltd.co.uk www.rackhamsltd.co.uk see page 16 for details
Wales
Ireland
Matty’s Wholesale Carpets Birmingham 01675 433072 sales@mattys.co.uk
Flanagan Flooring Distributors Belfast & Saintfield Co. Down Northern Ireland Tel: 028 9751 0932 sales@flanagan-flooring.com www.flanagan-flooring.com
Selected Rugs & Matting Cardiff 0844 8360650 customerservices@selectedrugs.co.uk www.selectedrugs.co.uk
Scotland Flanagan Flooring Distributors Glasgow Business Park Baillieston Tel: 0141 773 1122 sales@flanagan-flooring.com www.flanagan-flooring.com MCD Scotland Uddingston Glasgow 01698 808000 mcdscotland@mcd.co.uk www.mcdscotland.co.uk
Flanagan Flooring Distributors Willow Business Park Dublin Tel: (01) 429 7800 sales@flanagan-flooring.com www.flanagan-flooring.com Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd Dublin - see Floorwise page 72 Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd Belfast - see Floorwise page 72 Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd Limerick - see Floorwise page 72 TCS “The Carpet Specialists” Co. Louth 00353 429 351 351 info@tcsthecarpetspecialists.com www.tcsthecarpetspecialists.com
Neil Smith Ltd Glasgow - see Floorwise page 72
Salesmark Lancing - see Floorwise page 72 Solent Wholesale Carpet West Sussex 01243 774623 sales@solentwholesale.co.uk www.solentwholesale.co.uk see page 18 for details STS Flooring Distributors Basildon 0345 899 1000 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.co.uk STS Flooring Distributors Orpington/Croydon 0345 899 1000 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.co.uk Trade Carpet London Wimbledon 0208 247 3891 sales@tradecarpet.com www.tradecarpet.com
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1 Neil Smith Ltd 9 Choice Flooring Ltd Glasgow Trafford Park, Manchester Tel: 0141 552 1141 Tel: 0161 872 8003 sales@neilsmithltd.co.uk choice_flooring@yahoo.com 2 Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd 10 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 Floorwise (North East) Ltd 11 Birch Distribution Birtley, County Durham Sheffield, S9 5PH Tel: 0191 410 7070 Tel: 0114 243 1230 Fax: 0191 410 6116 Fax: 0114 243 5118 sales@floorwisene.co.uk n.maude@birchdistribution.co.uk 4 MCA Floorwise Ltd 12 Woodall Brothers Ltd Morecambe, Lancashire Shrewsbury, Shropshire Tel: 01524 33517 Tel: 01743 441584 Fax: 01524 381852 Fax: 01743 441629 sales@mcafloorwise.co.uk sales@woodallbrothers.co.uk 5 Birch Distribution 13 Floorwise D & J Ltd Hull, HU7 0XD Southam, Warwickshire Tel: 01482 826654 Tel: 01926 814922 Fax: 01482 878693 Fax: 01926 817899 d.ostler@birchdistribution.co.uk sales@fwdj.co.uk 6 Birch Distribution 14 Salesmark Ltd Leeds, LS10 1AG St Neots, Cambridgeshire Tel: 0113 244 4363 Tel: 01480 212888 Fax: 0113 244 8665 Fax: 01480 218585 l.sigsworth@birchdistribution.co.uk sales@salesmark.co.uk 7 Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd 15 BL Flooring Supplies Ltd Dublin 12 Gloucester Tel: 00353 (0)1 626 3913 Tel: 01452 223355 Fax: 00353 (0)1 460 4669 Fax: 01452 371284 salesdublin@pfl.ie info@blflooring.co.uk 8 Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd 16 BL Flooring Supplies Ltd Limerick Bristol Tel: 00353 (0)61 227 100 Tel: 0117 955 5454 Fax: 00353 (0)61 227 000 Fax: 0117 955 2626 sales@pfl.ie info@blflooring.co.uk
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BUSINESS NEWS Rackhams acquired by Headlam
London-based wholesaler Rackhams has been acquired by the Headlam Group, Europe’s biggest floorcovering distributor, adding to its other acquisition in London during the summer of Ashmount Flooring Supplies in Tottenham. Rackhams, established in 1935, is based in Higham Park in East London and has annual sales of about £5m. Headlam commented: “This acquisition continues to meaningfully expand the Group’s presence within the Greater London area. A strong Rackhams ‘brand’ has been developed in recent years – Rackhams will continue to be operated under its own trade brand, from its existing premises while being supported by the Headlam management team, distribution network, and centralised and financial resources.”
Tapi doubles sales
Tapi has almost doubled its sales despite increasing losses. Turnover grew 88 percent to nearly £57 million in the 12 months to December 30 but pre-tax losses were nearly £11 million. Tapi was founded by Martin Harris, son of Lord Harris who founded the Carpetright chain and the growth of Tapi to more than 110 stores by the end of this year has put pressure on Carpetright. However, Tapi has said that its phase of rapid expansion is coming to a close and says it is confident of now turning the operation into a profitable business.
Certain uncertainty The future of flooring in 2019!
It's time for The Stocklists end of year survey to take the temperature of the trade and find out how 2018 was for your business and what you think the prospects are for next year. Since nobody from the Prime Minister down appears to have too much of an idea what the future holds for British business, it seems a little unfair to ask you! But we suspect that flooring retailers are more pragmatic and that you know your customers and so probably have a good understanding of how they are coping with the uncertainty. Are the consumers who are buying, buying better? Have so many people deferred flooring purchases since the recession, that decent business is finally coming through? Or are too many people ‘sat on their hands’, waiting to see what happens to allow you to grow your business. Manufacturers and suppliers have responded to the competitive market with maybe less launches overall, but with some innovative ideas and sophisticated product offers particularly in some higher value areas. Is that strategy working to improve your margins? Have your say….
Karndean sustains growth
UK-based Karndean Designflooring has reported its fifth year of double-digit growth – sales have now almost doubled in the period since 2012 to £85 million in 2017. Profits topped £10 million for the first time in the year-ended December 31, 2017.
Imports fall
Carpet imports into the UK from Europe showed a marked decline in the summer with the latest figure for August showing imports from Belgium down 11% and 4.6% down for The Netherlands. Latest figures also shed light on the extent of global trade which some feel is switching away from Europe. In fact, the August figures show just £10m worth of carpets came in from Turkey, India and China that month compared to nearly £40m from the Belgians and Dutch.
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Creative connectivity
From 11 to 14 January 2019, the Hannover Exhibition Center will serve as a four-day hotspot for the global flooring industry. Featuring the Create'N'Connect lead theme, Domotex 2019 will shine a spotlight on innovative ideas and developments relating to the current megatrend of “connectivity”. During the run-up to the event, Domotex invited exhibitors and creative designers to submit their concepts for a special display entitled Framing Trends (Hall 9). In September, the expert jury chaired by Peter Ippolito convened to select the most imaginative ideas. These include: The “Rain of Stories” project by Indian manufacturer M.A. Trading (pictured top right) presents stories on the origins of products, underscoring that their design is not to be understood as a creative act of individual competence, but instead as the interaction of several different competences. The “Red Dirt Rug” installation by artist Rena Detrixhe explores the relationship between man and soil. Designed by Schmidhuber in cooperation with Carpet Concept, the “Connectivity Wheel” (pictured bottom right) playfully links visitors with their surroundings by setting the wheel in motion via their steps. www.domotex.de THE STOCKLISTS November 2018
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