The Stocklists - October 2017

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2 October 2017

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Carpet&FlooringReview

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Viva Vivendi Welcome new Vivendi into your world and you

have a friend for life. Vivendi from Associated

Weavers is so supremely tough and durable that we’ve awarded it our best-ever double warranty assurance of 25 years for stain and wear issues.

Why? Simply because its performance is

unbeatable. And it will sit happily anywhere in the home. Any room. Any life. That’s the Vivendi promise.

Deep-down technology at its heart

Years of industry-leading work by our designers and

technicians have resulted in a new tenth-gauge twin-ply solution-dyed nylon fibre that we call iVivo.

Because of the amazing properties of this yarn it is stain resistant and fully bleach-cleanable, without any detriment to the carpet.

Stressfree in every respect

In addition to its welcoming longevity, the new iVivo yarn offers supreme comfort and ultimate luxury

for any room in your home – suitable for any

lifestyle and any degree of rough use that a heavy domestic carpet would be expected to undergo.

Open your heart to Soul and Vibes

Two ranges of Vivendi are currently offered, with

more to come later this year. Vibes is a 1695gm twist in 14 subtle colourways like Baby Powder and

Sandy Taupe. And Soul, a 2205gm Saxony, has 14 equally fashionable hues ranging from Blanched Almond to Windsor Tan.

Exclusive iVivo yarn, developed for today ’s living

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Why choose Vivendi: A carpet designed to be stain resistant and fully bleach cleanable A superior solution dyed yarn giving performance, comfort and luxury Suitable for every room in your home Available in flexible multi width options – 2m, 2.5m, 3m, 4m & 5m Fusion Backing for Stressfree installation Fantastic 25 year Stain and wear Warranty The Modern and stylish alternative to wool fully moth proofed Exclusive to Vivendi stand Holders Ideal & suitable for use with underfloor heating

Fitter-friendly fusion backing

Vivendi features our FusionBac backing which

means that, as well as being extra-warm underfoot, it’s easy and economical to lay – perfect for contract use. Multi-widths in 2m, 2,5m,

3m, 4m and 5m options also add to its practicality, as well as being ideal for use with underfloor heating.

Lose your heart to Vivendi

Vivendi is the perfect, mothproofed alternative to wool. With its heavyweight handle, yet soft and

clean looks, this carpet is exclusive to Vivendi

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Associated Weavers Sales: 01422 431100 Email: salesuk@awe.be

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LUXURY ULTRA - SOFT

DEEP PILE EASY CLEAN HEATHER CARPET FROM CORMAR

NEW Soft Focus Heathers, a new super soft, easy clean carpet from Cormar Carpets, Using the same fine, soft polypropylene Finesse fibre as the original Soft Focus range, the new addition is a 10th gauge, deep pile carpet that is ideal for all areas of the home and has a 10 year stain and wear warranty.

With a strong palette of contemporary greys and neutrals, there are 12 heather shades to choose from in both 4m and 5m widths.

www.cormarcarpets.co.uk

Carpets, vinyl and real wood floors

Succeed in 2017 with fresh new ranges At Regency Carpets we have launched one of our most ambitious ever programmes of product developments in 2017 to ensure you have the right carpets at the right price, when you need them.

JASON BRIMBLE AVON & GLOUCESTERSHIRE M: 07794 041266 jbrimble@furlongflooring.com BEN THOMAS MID & WEST WALES

M: 07794 048809 bthomas@furlongflooring.com STEWART WAITHMAN DEVON & CORNWALL M: 07794 048413 swaithman@furlongflooring.com

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M: 07791 891025 tonyconway@furlongflooringltd.co.uk PETER FLETCHER HAMPSHIRE & DORSET

M: 07816 217561 peterfletcher@furlongflooringltd.co.uk PAUL LOVELL NORFOLK, SUFFOLK & CAMBS

TBC PART LANCS, FLYDE COAST & CUMBRIA

RICHARD LOCKEY NORTH EAST, EAST COAST

M: 07983 446969 rlockey@furlongflooring.com JAMES DAVIES YORKSHIRE & EAST LANCS

M: 07816 217549

M: 07968 828516

paullovell@furlongflooringltd.co.uk

jdavies@furlongflooring.com

JOHN AIKEN EAST & WEST SUSSEX

M: 07791 891024 johnaiken@furlongflooringltd.co.uk

MARTYN MORRIS SOUTH YORKSHIRE

M: 07973 403450 mmorris@furlongflooring.com

ALAN CHEETHAM GTR MANCHESTER, CHESHIRE, SOT & STAFFORD M: 07966 263571 acheetham@furlongflooring.com MARK DOWSON MERSEYSIDE, WIRRAL & NORTH WALES M: 07980 786265 mdowson@furlongflooring.com

SCOTLAND

M: 07794 048414 tbailey@furlongflooring.com

TONY CONWAY BEDS, NORTHANTS, OXON & BUCKS

YORKSHIRE & NORTH EAST

TIM BAILEY SOUTH EAST WALES & HEREFORDSHIRE

SOUTH EAST

WALES & SOUTH WEST

www.regencycarefree.co.uk

NORTH WEST

Carefree bleach cleanable fibre 4 & 5 metre widths 10-year wear & stain warranty 2-ply, heavy domestic yarn Action back Smart new sampling and POS

ALAN CAIRNIE EAST SCOTLAND

M: 07976 311434 acairnie@furlongflooring.com NORMAN MacFEETERS WEST SCOTLAND

M: 07970 163372 nmacfeeters@furlongflooring.com

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

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 alanhesling@furlongflooringltd.co.uk JACK Oâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;CONNOR SOUTH BUCKS, BERKSHIRE, WEST LONDON, SURREY (OUTSIDE M25) M: 07816 217550 JackOConnor@furlongflooringltd.co.uk ANDY THOMPSON ESSEX, HERTFORDSHIRE

M: 07816 217565 athompson@furlongflooring.com DARREN SPENDIFF KENT

MIDLANDS

LONDON

Comfortable, resilient cushion flooring All ranges available 2, 3 and 4 metres wide All products are R10 rated 5, 7, 10 and 15-year warranties available

ADAM HILTON NOTTS, DERBYSHIRE & LINCS M: 07872 964685 ahilton@furlongflooring.com WESLEY GRAHAM LEICESTER, WARWICKSHIRE M: 07968 324598 wgraham@furlongflooring.com MIKE SHUTT BIRMINGHAM/ STAFFORDSHIRE, SHROPSHIRE M: 07970 158594 mshutt@furlongflooring.com JAMIE COLLINS N.W, NORTH, EAST & CENTRAL LONDON

12x engineered ranges and a solid oak range to cover all budgets and requirements 3x exclusive laminate ranges, that offer buyer protection and include modern herringbone designs 4x exclusive LVT ranges of dryback and click Matching accessories, underlays and care kits Hard flooring specialist team for sales support

www.furlongwoodflooring.co.uk HARD FLOORING SPECIALISTS

A full range of vinyl flooring reflecting contemporary design themes in wood and ceramic tile decors.

ADAM CLARK S.YORKSHIRE, YORKSHIRE, NORTH EAST, EAST COAST, NOTTS, DERBYSHIRE, LINCS M: 07970 269730 aclark@furlongflooring.com

darrenspendiff@furlongflooringltd.co.uk

M: 07816 217548 jmcollins@furlongflooring.com

M: 07980 786 264 slittlewood@furlongflooring.com

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

Preston Sales

tel: 01772 696787

Gloucester Sales M: 07791 890861

STEVE LITTLEWOOD LANCS, FLYDE COAST, CUMBRIA, GTR MANCHESTER, CHESHIRE, SOT & STAFFORD, WIRRAL, MERSEYSIDE, N. WALES

tel: 0845 520 0800

JOHN POWERS S.W. LONDON, W. LONDON, SURREY, MIDDLESEX, BERKSHIRE, BEDS, OXON & BUCKS, NORTHANTS M: 07792 477 312 jpowers@furlongflooring.com RONNIE REDPATH S.E. WALES, HEREFORDSHIRE, AVON & GLOUCESTERSHIRE, LEICESTER, WARWICKSHIRE, BIRMINGHAM, SHROPSHIRE, STAFFORDSHIRE M: 07794 367 825 rredpath@furlongflooring.com

fax: 01772 311921 fax: 01452 222515

London Sales

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Contact UK Free phone: 0800 689 1459 sales@earthwerks.co.uk www.earthwerks.co.uk

The NEW POS from EarthWerks® That simply “WERKS”

The new modular system is extremely flexible and easy to handle.

Available for TEMPO WOOD CLASSIC PLUS COMBO PLANKS COMBO TILES STYL´IT

Curious? To arrange a full presentation please contact our UK team Free-phone 0800 689 1459 Email: sales@earthwerks.co.uk As a well established brand in high-end luxury flooring, our EarthWerks Team is committed to service the UK, from the HEART of the UK.

Your personal contacts UK Sales Managers: Steve Evans +44 (0) 7935 786705 steve@oppulant.com Andy Nobes +44 (0) 7402 746944 andy.nobes@oppulant.com Devon/Cornwall/Somerset/Dorset, South Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire: Martin Gorny - 07530 365125 info@millaneflooringagency.co.uk West Midlands, Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, Warwickshire Shropshire and Staffs: Paul Brewer - 07798 745181 paulbrewer21@hotmail.co.uk

Essex, North London, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, North/east London. Bedfordshire: Dave Marney - 07794 221443 d_marney@sky.com Northeast: Steve Korobejko - 07702 292558 smkagencies@googlemail.com Northwest (Commercial): Matt Lightbown - 07908 064050 matt@chromaflor.co.uk Northwest (Residential): Andrew Holden - 07872 694767 drewholden@me.com Scotland: James Hall - 07787 140136 jameshall195@btinternet.com

Hants, West Sussex, Berks, Oxon, Essex/Hertfordshire/Cambridgeshi Wilts, Surrey (inside M25) Oppulant Ltd - 0800 689 1657 re/ Norfolk/Suffolk N/E London postcodes: Andrew Goldsmith - 07432 119220 andrew.godsmith@oppulant.com

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 South West, South Wales Adam Nicol 07885 738975 London, Berkshire, Essex, Hertfordshire, South East Jon Marsh 07976 795821 Zac Marsh 07828 663325

Carpets to dance about!

Suffolk, Norfolk, Cambridge, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire Richard Cooper 07860 525 245 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

Danish quality by design T 01473 826870

F 01473 827274

infouk@hammercarpetsuk.com

www.hammercarpets.com

NEW ranges coming soon!

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

Memphis

Diamond Weave

Scandic Weave

NEW

Natural Lines

COLOURS

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

Natural Weave ( \UPX\L T ^PKL ^VVS Ã&#x2026;H[^LH]L PU H Z\I[SL herringbone design with a stripe option.

Denver A stylish heavy domestic tonal loop pile in 100% wool, available in 4m and 5m widths.

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

NEW

Supreme boucle

COLOURS

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

This Autumn Hammer Carpets will be launching new ranges in 100% wool - Memphis, Diamond Weave and Scandic Weave. Please contact `V\Y HNLU[ VY V\Y <2 6É&#x2030;JL MVY TVYL PUMVYTH[PVU

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 6\Y :[VUL Ã&#x201E;IYL JHYWL[ PZ H]HPSHISL PU designs. Each design available in 4 colours, in 4m and 5m widths.

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

Diamond Weave

Please contact your agent to ask about our domestic display options

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Sloane Square

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Our UK Sales Team

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Ron Fewery 07976 244892

Steve Acton 07957 836207

Derek Boyd 07940 320708

Lee Palmer 07774 101640

Martin Gorny 07530 365125

London, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, East Anglia, Buckinghamshire, Northamptonshire

Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, Dorset

Scotland

Channel Islands

Bristol & the West Country

Stephen Binnersley 07710 618754 Midlands & South Wales

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Kingsmead Carpets Relay Park, Relay Drive Tamworth, B77 5PR. UK

Incorporating

Tel: +44 1827 831424 Fax: +44 1827 831425 info@kingsmead-sales.co.uk www.kingsmeadcarpets.co.uk

SALES EXECUTIVES AND CONTACT DETAILS Clint Carver - 07970 888 916 (Northern Sales Manager) clint.carver@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Adrian Garner - 07947 524 633 (DE NG LE CV ST) adrian.garner@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Dave Wood - 07980 737 278 (KW IV PH PA AB DD KY FK G ML KA) dave.wood@kingsmead-sale.co.uk Joe Bradley - 07773 046 384 (HU YO HG DN LN S) joe.bradley@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Hamish Maclean- 07968 563 016 (DL EH CA DG SR NE TD DH TS) Hamish.maclean@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Chris Sheldrake - 07980 761 347 (HX HD M SK BL OL BD LS SF) Chris.sheldrake@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Mick Garner - 07796 993 913 (CM WD AL SG LU MK NN) mick.garner@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Peter Thomas - 07779 017 950 (LL CH CW WA L WN PR FY BB LA) peter.thomas@kingsmead-sales.co.uk

WEALD PARK

Another British Wool classic from Kingsmead Carpets This new value-for-money wool-rich carpet range, Weald Park, is made from 80% British wool and 20% polypropylene and comes in a fresh palette of 12 heather blended shades including a core of ever popular neutrals as well as new muted tones of greiges to match the décor of any living room and bedroom.

This multi-weight heather twist carpet, Weald Park is branded under the British Wool mark – a symbol of quality – and is available in 4m and 5m widths. @Kingsmeadcpts

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Colin Arber - 07976 749 552 (CO CB IP NR PE) colin.arber@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Ian Shopland - 07971 914 418 (Southern Sales Manager) ian.shopland@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Craig Brooks - 07971 916 719 (SY TF WS WV DY B WR) craig.brooks@kingsmead-sales.co.uk TBA - 07977 112 095 (CT TN BN RH BR CR SM KT) David Guscott - 07773 048 574 (ME DA RM SS IG EN N E SE) david.guscott@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Stuart Leigh - 07791 890 441 (TR PL TQ EX TA DT BA BS) Stuart.leigh@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Lee Card - 07538 836 273 (SA LD NP CF HR GL) lee.card@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Neal Ford - 07968 015 578 (HP OX SL HA UB TW W NW SW) neal.ford@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Steve Bates - 07971 968 517 (PO SO BH SP RG SN GU) steve.bates@kingsmead-sales.co.uk David Posnett - 07836 650 655 (Northern Ireland) 15

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TWISTS - STAIN RESIST

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SAXONY / SHAG PILE Fabulous 4&5m Glamorous 4&5m Granada 4&5M Peerless Peerless Heathers Saxon King 2015 Super Peerless Super Peerless Heathers Turkish Delight 4&5M

ULTRA SOFT FEEL LUXURY Fairfield Silk 4&5M Genius 4&5M Graceful Delight 4&5M Kesari (By Leonis) 4&5M Montana Silk 4&5M Navan Velvet 4&5M Noble Luxury 4&5M Oblique Superior 4&5M Pearlescent 4&5M Pure Class 4&5M Queens Saxony Startwist Silk 4&5M Tender Kiss Tender Touch Versailles Palace 4&5M

CORD, NEEDLEPUNCH & ENTRANCE MATTING Big Hit Canterbury Gel Hippo Mat Gala 2017 4&5M Gala Stripes Magnum Mat Magnus Mat Supacord

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GRAPHICS / CONTRACT GELS Endurance Gel 2016 Marathon Skyline Gel

CARPET TILES Canterbury Capital City Capital Plus

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REVOLUTIONARY LVT FLOORING FROM CAVALIO Conceptline Projectline

We also stock a complete selection of underlays, accessories and entrance matting.

We offer a Special Order Service on products from virtually every flooring manufacturer in existence! Express Delivery Service on Finsa, Balterio & Krono laminate ranges.

Area Sales Executives Aaron Smith London postals NW,N,E & SE 07881 502506

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

Sarah Rowse Kent/Sussex 07881-502507

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Solent Wholesale Carpet Company Ltd CARPET, FLOORCOVERING & ACCESSORY WHOLESALE DISTRIBUTORS Telephone: 01243 774623 Fax: 01243 210105 E-mail: sales@solentwholesale.co.uk Website: www.solentwholesale.com Zola Park, Barnfield Drive, Chichester, West Sussex, PO19 6UX.

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Oxford, Berks, Bucks, Beds, Hants, Middlesex & Herts. . . . . Ian Cardrick, i.cardrick@solentwholesale.co.uk, mobile: 07973 406329 Sussex E & W, Surrey, South London & Kent . . . . . . . . . . . . John Robson, j.robson@solentwholesale.co.uk, mobile: 07973 898453 Hants, Wilts, Dorset, Somerset, Gloucs, & I.O.W. . . . . . . . . . . . Adam Ayling, a.ayling@solentwholesale.co.uk, mobile: 07973 406799 VICTORIA Atlas Aura EasiCare Morton EasiCare Heartland First Impressions Freedom Lasting Luxury Royal Victoria Simply Heathers Collection Strathmore Collection Tudor Twist Victoria Twist LANO & BAJONG Campus X-treme Fairfield Silk Forum Genius Heather Twist Elite Heather Twist Supreme Montana Montana Twist Oblique Superior Pembridge Twist Star Twist Collection 40/50 BALTA Big Hit Berber Trail Lothian Wool Berber Luxury Heritage Heather Gala Cord - all options in stock Grand Prix Melrose Moorland Twist More Noble More Noble Soft Noble Heathers Paramount Playground Sarabi Saxon King Scorpio Shepherd Twist Heather Shepherd Twist Soft Noble BROCKWAY Cavendish Collection Dimensions Dimensions Heathers Lingdale (Both Qualities) Orion/Orion Major

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We carry other products not listed above, and can also provide a swift special order service on non stock lines.

Our reps and sales office would be pleased to answer all enquiries. Our last Price List is dated September/October 2017.

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Thanks to all those who visited our busy stand at The Flooring Show in Harrogate.

We had a great reaction to our latest collections - especially the new loop piles of Hoxton and Primose Hill.

These premium products have just arrived in the market in two beautiful designs - a subtle stripe (Primrose Hill) and a sophisticated cross-stitch (Hoxton) â&#x20AC;&#x201C; in luxurious 100% 3-ply New Zealand wool.

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Habberley, our latest addition to our loop collection, which is made from 70% Wool 30% Tencel 4ply yarn which give a soft feel with brighter appearance that enhance the beauty of this product. made in 4&5m widths and comes in eight stunning on trend colours..

Relax and feel reassured with Victoria’s ‘Family Friendly’ easy to care for carpets that provide luxury, comfort, durability and the distinct style we are known for.

Habberley New Wool / Tencel Chunky Loop from Victoria Sales Executives Joe King National Sales Manager 07774 635354 Emma Fletcher Sales Operations Manager 07917 802315 Alan Stewart Area Sales Manager for Scotland 07774 947562 David Rockliffe Area Sales Manager for Cumbria, Lancashire, North Wales, Merseyside, Wirral, Cheshire & Isle of Man 07771 614305

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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, Dorset, Isle of Wight 07850 321862 Bradley Davies Area Sales manager for Essex, North, West & East London, Hertfordshire, Middlesex 07920 747519

Daniel Alp Area Sales Manager for SE & SW London, Hampshire & Kent 07455 780336 VACANT Area Sales Manager for East & West Sussex, Channel Islands 01562 749300 Lee Wickham Area Sales Manager for Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, Oxfordshire & Berkshire 07713 133517 Jeff Douglas Area Sales Manager for Northern Ireland 07774 712353

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Carpet&FlooringReview Scandi style

Inspired by the current trend for Scandinavian style interiors, Ulster’s latest loop range HʌBITÜS speaks of comfort, cosiness and simple living. Perhaps the most striking designs of the range, the tactile feel of Urban and Rustik, combined with the calming grey colourways, answer the increasing demand for relaxing neutrals, subtle patterns and textures which create a warm feeling without overwhelming an interior.

Best described as a classic, sophisticated chevron, Urban combines a sharp geometric look with the softness of the wool loops which would look just as good in a city loft apartment with exposed concrete and steel as it would in a country retreat with a log burner and wooden beams. By contrast, Rustik is a more striking, linear ‘cable’ design inspired by the ‘Chunky Knit’ weave and Aran Sweaters. This more defined pattern makes it ideal for areas such as hallways and stairs. Both Urban and Rustik contain six colourways; ‘Air’, ‘Rain’, ‘Smoke’, ‘Rope’, ‘River’, and ‘Wharf ’ consisting of a neutral colour palette of relaxing earthy tones.

Available in colour matching 5m, 4m, 3m, 2m and 1m widths HʌBITÜS is perfect for heavy residential wear. Manufactured in Denmark by danfloor (an Ulster Group Company specialising in the manufacture of tufted products) the ranges utilises a dense loop pile texture to create a natural contemporary floorcovering that is also soft and warm.

T 028 3833 4433 www.ulstercarpets.com

Re: entry level Apollo

This autumn, Cormar Carpets is launching another new carpet collection that is simply out of this world!

Apollo Elite joins Cormar’s easy clean family using the same 100% Excellon fibre as its sister range, Apollo Plus. It is tufted on 1/10thth gauge machinery and features a colour bank of 14 popular shades – four plains and 10 heathers – with a core of greys and neutrals including Campsie Cliff and Grey Partridge.

“Apollo Plus has been a successful entry level range for us, over the past four years,” said David Cormack, marketing director of Cormar Carpets.

“Now we felt the time was right to introduce a great value, more premium-led collection.

“We’ve taken the same concept and developed the yarn, as well as increasing the pile height and weight to engineer a premier product that is still fantastic value-for-money and which looks and feels fantastic. Given the uncertain economic climate, this well priced carpet range will appeal to new homeowners and those on a budget who want to bring affordable quality and style into their home.”

In line with other members of Cormar’s easy clean family of products, Apollo Elite is bleach cleanable and stain resistant, carrying a 10 year wear and stain warranty. It is expected to retail under £20 sq m and comes in both 4m and 5m widths.

All Cormar’s stain resistant polypropylene carpets, as well as it’s wool twists and wool loops are produced on site at its Lancashire mills and distributed in the UK and Eire via its own delivery fleet.

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NEWS Faster refurb

F. Ball and Co. Ltd.’s Stopgap 1200 Pro High Performance Smoothing Underlayment, Styccobond F3 adhesive and Styccobond F44 acrylic adhesive have been used to install carpet and vinyl floorcoverings as part of the refurbishment of Grade A Listed building, The Russell Institute in Paisley, Scotland.

Base Flooring Solutions of Paisley, were contracted to install 700m2 of floorcoverings in the building, which has been refurbished for use as council offices.

Firstly, Stopgap 1200 Pro smoothing underlayment was applied over the total area. The smoothing underlayment is fast setting and within an hour of application, it was walk-on hard. The fast drying properties of Stopgap 1200 Pro also allow it to be dry enough to receive new floorcoverings from just four hours.

In addition to its fast setting and fast drying formulation, Stopgap 1200 has been specially designed for use directly over old adhesive residues, including bitumen and carpet tile tackifiers, without the need for priming. The high performance, self-smoothing product provides a professional, cost-effective solution to challenging floors, without the need for mechanical removal of adhesive residues. It is suitable for use in clinical and biologically sensitive areas such as hospitals, laboratories and clean rooms.

Base Flooring Solutions used Styccobond F3 flooring adhesive, which has high strength, good wet grab and is suitable for the installation of most carpets, to adhere the carpet floorcoverings.

Finally, Styccobond F44, a solvent-free acrylic emulsion adhesive with strong initial tack and high bond strength, was used to secure the vinyl floorcoverings, providing the listed building with an aesthetically pleasing floor finish, in time for the opening of the new council offices.

John Gavin, Managing Director of Base Flooring Solutions said: “F. Ball products always enable us to create a long lasting and attractive floor finish and this job was no different. We are very glad that our F. Ball representative recommended we use this range of products – we’re very pleased with the end result of our refurbishment of The Russell Institute.”

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Contributing to care

Polysafe safety flooring was recently donated by UK manufacturer Polyflor to the new Salford Institute for Dementia Hub at the University of Salford.

Polyflor donated approximately 90m² of Polysafe Wood fx PUR safety flooring in the Oiled Oak shade which was installed by Flooring Supply Centre, Liverpool. The £300,000 dementia hub, which was designed by Day Architectural, aims to be an outreach centre for the public to access the latest research and ideas about living with dementia, as well as being a working base for the University’s dementia associates and researchers.

The centre was designed with help from people living with dementia and features a dementia friendly garden, a visitors’ centre and a special kitchen built to demonstrate the latest dementia friendly designs.

The new dementia hub was opened in May 2017 by Salford-born actor Christopher Ecclestone who discussed his own experiences of his late father’s dementia at the opening event.

Polyflor has a number of flooring ranges suitable for use within dementiafriendly environments and has forged a close relationship with the Salford Institute for Dementia to better understand the needs of care homes and other healthcare facilities. Polyflor collaborated with the institute to produce their Specialist Care brochure, available on the Polyflor website, which presents dementia-friendly flooring principles. Polyflor is also a longstanding partner of the International Dementia Design Network at the University of Salford and a member of local Dementia Action Alliances who are committed to transforming the lives of the 850,000 people living with dementia in the UK. Professor Anthea Innes, Director of the Salford Institute for Dementia commented, “The finished hub looks fantastic and we want to say a big thank you to Polyflor for kindly donating this flooring to our project.

This slip resistant wood effect design is ideal for use in dementia-friendly environments.”

T 0161 767 1111 www.polyflor.com

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Highland Heritage Style that Stays Looking Good.

With 1million points per square metre, there are few pattern carpets as precise as Venice Tartan by Lano Carpets. Beautiful pinpoint design and rich tonal colourways combine for a carpet that brings the very best in Highland inspired style to homes and hospitality locations.

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Smooth and safe

Affinity255 PUR wood effect luxury vinyl tiles from Polyflor were recently installed at Tegfan Resource Centre, a care home facility in Aberdare, Wales.

Heavy commercial Affinity255 PUR luxury vinyl tiles were fitted in the dining area of Tegfan Resource Centre, which is a 49 bed aged care residential home operated by Rhondda Cynon Taf County Borough Council. Installed by Treorchy based flooring contractors Carpets ‘N’ Carpets Ltd, the Dappled Oak design from the Affinity255 PUR collection includes tan and honey tones in a smooth oak plank pattern.

The flooring chosen for care home interiors can play a significant role in creating a safe, comfortable and dementia-friendly environment with a harmonious feel that residents can feel at home in.

Featuring 16 authentically reproduced wood plank designs in a wide plank format, the 2mm gauge Affinity255 PUR luxury vinyl tile collection has been developed for use in heavy traffic commercial environments where there are high levels of footfall.This durable LVT product also features a cross linked and UV cured polyurethane reinforcement (PUR) which protects the floor and supports a simple cleaning regime for hygiene critical areas.

Polyflor’s Affinity255 PUR luxury vinyl tile flooring contains approximately 40% recycled material and is 100% recyclable via the Recofloor scheme, thereby ensuring the product meets key environmental and sustainability credentials.

T 0161 767 1111 www.polyflor.com

Round the bend!

Stairrods had a busy time at the National Flooring Show, Harrogate, with the introduction of the new bendy bull stair nosing for LVT dryback. Being the only nosing in the world that will bend on site it attracted a lot of positive feedback.

See the fitting video on YouTube bendybull Stairrods.

T 01207 591176 www.stairrods.co.uk

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Stopgap 1200 PRO

Quality and Value Guaranteed UNRIVALLED VALUE FOR MONEY NO PRIMER REQUIRED USE OVER OLD ADHESIVE RESIDUES FAST DRYING – WALK ON AFTER 60 MINUTES FAST SETTING – LAY FLOORCOVERINGS AFTER 4 HOURS

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NEWS Birmingham beckons

The January Furniture Show continues to develop as the UK’s premier furniture and interior furnishings event. Building on the success of the previous 3 years, the 2018 show will see a fresh look with new exhibitors and enhanced features, and returns to Birmingham’s NEC for four days from 21st to 24th January.

Planning for the 2018 show is well advanced with a new website in place and a new marketing campaign underway. Over 500 furniture, flooring and fabric companies will show their new collections to over 21,000 visitors, with major UK and International brands exhibiting alongside new and developing ones.

Hall 2 will be home to an extended Flooring Showcase, with leading soft and hard-flooring companies including Abingdon, Associated Weavers, Forbo and Furlong returning with new designs, innovations and on-trend colours and patterns. As an increasing number of retailers offer a more comprehensive selection of interior furniture and furnishings to their customers, flooring is becoming a progressively important sector in the show. Feedback to the show organisers from those who attended in 2017, showed that the Flooring Showcase had become an intrinsic part of the January Furniture Show to them.

Joining the carpet and hard-flooring companies will be several well known rug companies, including Think Rugs, Rama Carpets and Gooch.

With a fresh look, navigation around the 5 show halls will be easier, with more focused product types in each hall. The show also has a new website with new facilities, including an enhanced product search, the option for visitors to make their own favourites list and see the location of their favourites in the halls, and an opportunity to request product information from exhibitors in advance. www.januaryfurnitureshow.com

Growing industry

Bridgemere Garden Centre, Nantwich, is the latest recipient of flooring from Itec Contract Floors, a brand that prides itself on the provision of an exceptional decorative vinyl flooring for commercial interiors.

Itec is well versed when it comes to garden centre flooring specification, and the product and service provided to those at the Bridgemere Garden Centre met and exceeded the standards for which the brand is recognised. Selected in classic oak design Tavel 631 was 450m2 of Concept Woods, offering quintessential wood style with authentic swirl and grain marks, while 150m2 of sister stable Concept Ultimate was chosen in a textured grey Raffia 697 look, again enhancing Itec’s status as the go-to for decorative underfoot solutions.

Trevor Wharton Carpets were tasked with flooring specification, MD Trevor Wharton commenting: “Having worked with the Itec team on a number of occasions, we knew they could provide flooring choice to meet our needs, with a combination of value, durability, ease of maintenance and crucially looks. We’ve been clever with our use of designs at Bridgemere, delineating zones through the use of both Concept Woods and Concept Ultimate, in contrasting colourways. The main restaurant, café and walkway areas are now clearly separated, without compromising on the authenticity of the aesthetic.”

Concept Woods and Concept Ultimate both arrive with a Hyperguard+ PUR surface layer that will help the floors to stand the test of time, while also backed by a Class 34 Very Heavy Commercial wear rating, excellent news for high footfall locations such as garden centres which will also be subject to wheeled traffic including wheelchairs and prams. The surface layer is also inherently slip resistance, adding to the floors’ all-round credentials at a time when customer safety is imperative.

Garden centres are increasingly becoming ‘destination stores’, the perfect place for families to spend an afternoon browsing outdoor products and also relaxing in the adjoining restaurant and café spaces.

With this in mind, the commercial flooring specified was to provide not only maintenance qualities and a long life, but also a stunning aesthetic; a combination that has been identified and acted upon within the Itec range.

T 0800 032 3970

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Domotex by design

The Carpet Design Awards are gearing up for another great celebration of flooring excellence. Designers and makers of modern hand-made carpets have until November 1 to submit their entries for the highly coveted award.

The Carpet Design Awards are an international badge of distinction, given in recognition of quality and design excellence in hand-made carpets and rugs. Presented annually at Domotex, they will be in their 13th year in 2018. Next year¹s awards will be conferred in eight categories, with the winners receiving their prizes at a special ceremony held at Domotex on Saturday, 13 January, at the Carpet Design Awards display in Hall 9.

Applications for the awards are submitted online, and each entrant can submit up to three designs per category. Entry is restricted to designers and manufacturers who are exhibiting their exclusive carpet creations at Domotex 2018. The only exception to this is the “Best Studio Artist Design” category, which is also open to designers who are not exhibiting at Domotex. There is no entry fee for submissions for the awards.

The Carpet Design Awards help to give expression to cutting-edge innovations and emerging trends in the carpet industry. Since the inception of the awards, the categories have therefore been refined and updated to reflect industry trends. Thus, the 2018 awards have two new categories: Best Interior (high-end customization project or rug installation demonstrated with high quality images) and Best Communication (successful marketing or branding campaign demonstrated with high-quality images).

An international jury headed by Michael Mandapati, carpet expert and president of Warp & Weft, New York, will assess all of the entries and shortlist for each of the eight categories three carpets that are characterized by exceptional design, quality and craftsmanship. The carpets submitted will be judged in terms of design and design concept, material, execution, structure and quality, and sustainability and branding.

The 24 shortlisted carpets will be displayed in Hall 9 during Domotex. In January 2018, the jury will then select one winner in each category.

Kind-hearted staff from Evesham based luxury vinyl flooring specialist, Karndean Designflooring, have raised £11,000 in support of three charities Breast Cancer Now, Mentor Link and Evesham Adventure playground as part of its annual charity golf day at Hilton Puckrup Hall Hotel, Tewkesbury.

After the success of previous Paul Barratt, managing director of Karndean Designflooring, Sam Dawson, golf days, raising funds for manager of Evesham Adventure Birmingham Children’s Playground, Poppy Whatmore (aged eight), Hospital, St Richard¹s Jooles Whatmore (aged ten) and Amelia Hospice and CLIC Sargent Ainsworth (aged seven). to name but a few, Karndean decided once again to host the event this year, with the money raised being split between three charities, two of which are local to Evesham.

The event also featured a raffle and an auction, with prizes including a framed and signed England cricket test match shirt, a whole day spent on the airfield and military testing ground at Duxford including a flight in a tiger moth and Swarovski crystal jewellery.

Breast Cancer Now is the UK’s largest breast cancer research charity who support 450 scientists making vital discoveries, campaign for more accessible treatments and raise awareness to help detect the disease earlier.

Mentor Link is a Worcestershire based charity and one of two nominated

by Karndean staff. Dedicated to supporting vulnerable and distressed children and young people by providing them with a volunteer mentor.

Evesham Adventure Playground is another local cause nominated by staff, enriching the lives of young people and their families by ensuring they have the space to have fun together.

The conditions for participation and full jury bios are available online at www.domotex.de/en/cda .

Sam Dawson, manager of Evesham Adventure Playground, commented: “All of us at the Adventure Playground are extremely grateful for Karndean¹s support. The funds that have been raised will make a big difference in helping to keep all our activities running to a high standard, and we can see from our visitors faces that the playground has a real positive impact on their family life and general wellbeing. I’d like to say a huge thank you to all at Karndean for their contribution.”

www.domotex.de

T 01386 820280 www.karndean.com

Uplifting experience

Bogan’s Carpets, Merseyside’s premier carpet superstore is one of the latest retailers to install a Kenburn Carpet Crusher for recycling their new and uplifted carpet and underlay waste.

Established in 1948, Bogans is still a family run company who pride themselves in offering exceptional customer service, which includes the uplifting and removing of their customers’ old carpet and underlay waste.

Nik Burrows from Bogans comments, “Due to the large volumes of flooring we install it’s inevitable that our fitters will uplift and dispose of hundreds of square metres of post-consumer carpet and underlay waste every week.”

“By purchasing a Kenburn Carpet Crusher we now have a zero waste to landfill policy as our waste is now used as a fuel for “waste to energy” which costs less than landfill.”

“Also our customers are delighted to know that our recycling initiatives prevent their old carpet and underlay waste ending up in landfill,” he added.

Simon Wells from Kenburn adds, “We can visit your premises anywhere in mainland UK and a brief no obligation waste survey can determine how much money can be saved by recycling your waste”. Kenburn is a member of Carpet Recycling UK, the industry led membership association which is driving carpet waste recycling forward.

T 01727 844988 www.kenburn.co.uk 30 October 2017

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BRING YOUR

WITH BRINTONS CARPETS

At Brintons, we believe that a carpet is never just a carpet. For over 200 years we’ve seen it as a way to bring your home to life, helping you to express yourself, in ways that you never thought possible.

To discover more, visit our residential website brintons.co.uk

© Brintons Carpets Limited 2017

Woolabilities - selling benefits Wool carpets are close to the heart of the UK consumer but with increasing competition from synthetic fibres, wool has to work a little harder to promote the “woolabilities” that make it so special. Here’s our ‘Wool Workshop’ - a selling aid to help to trade consumers up to premium products by selling the benefits of natural fibre.

SAFE

PRACTICAL Strong and Resilient – Wool carpet will provide superior performance over many years as it can offer unique resilience and long lasting durability. The natural crimp of wool offers valuable ‘bounce-back’ so that pile compression is resisted and the effects of tracking and shading are reduced – maintaining good appearance over many years.

Easy care – Wool is a natural fibre that has an inbuilt resistance to soiling due to its natural oils and its outer surface of microscopic scales and as a result additional anti-soil treatments are not necessary. Simply vacuuming the carpet will keep it looking good and whilst wool initially repels spills, prompt and complete blotting with white paper towels or an absorbent cloth is advised and will address many household spillages.

COMFORT Soft and Warm – Wool carpet adds luxurious underfoot comfort and warmth to the home and acts as an insulator improving heat retention and energy efficiency.

Peace and Quiet – Wool carpet absorbs sound and cushions the home against echo and room to room noise transfer.

DURABLE

SAFETY Fire Retardant – Wool is naturally fire resistant, has a slow ignition rate and tests show that it is self extinguishing within seconds. It meets many safety regulations without additional treatments and is favoured in contract locations for this reason.

Fall Friendly – Carpet cushions and so provides a softer floor which protects against serious injury in falls by the very young or the elderly.

INTERNAL ENVIRONMENT Indoor Environment – As a natural ‘smart’ fibre with a complex physical and chemical structure, wool helps to create a balanced atmosphere in the home. It breathes and absorbs humidity in the air, releasing it when the atmosphere becomes dry and helps improve air quality by absorbing airborne toxins in indoor air.

Anti–allergy – The minute scales on the fibre’s surface will hold fine dust until vacuumed which helps to reduce floating particulate in the atmosphere. Wool does not give off harmful emissions or promote the growth of bacteria and wool is not a food source for dust mites.

EASY-CARE

ECO/ENVIRONMENTAL Natural and Sustainable – Grown on sheep, which graze freely, wool is both 100% natural and fully sustainable. As shearing is a necessary part of animal husbandry this means that every year there is a fresh supply of wool available for the carpet manufacturing industry.

Energy Efficient – Wool is energy efficient in the home and also in carpet production.

Biodegradable – Wool fibre is biodegradable in soil and will produce nitrogen, sulphur, carbon dioxide and water which are all plant nutrients.

Environmentally Assessed – Wool is an environmentally responsible fibre that has been measured in terms of its ecological impact. A Life Cycle Analysis study carried out by Leeds University to ISO 14040 standard for British Wool concludes that it compares favourably when measured against man-made fibres.

THE BEST CARPET WOOL

COMFORT

Wool carpets have a historic reputation for quality because as a fibre it is known to withstand pressure and have excellent appearance retention properties. The best wool for carpet production is ‘strong’ wool and this is grown on sheep breeds found in Britain and New Zealand. Most carpets will contain both British Wool and New Zealand Wool because British Wool is more bulky and resilient and offers texture and unique heathery shades to carpet, whilst New Zealand wool is softer and whiter and particularly good for plain, lighter shaded ranges. Combining the two within a blend for carpet yarn gives manufacturers the perfect qualities for carpet.

100% wool or 80/20 – 80/10/10 wool rich Wool has yet to be matched by any man-made fibre; it has superior strength and does not need other fibres to improve its performance. However manufacturers choose to use synthetic fibres within the yarn blend for a number of reasons. These include fibre flexibility, dyeing, heat setting, stain resistance, durability and cost. These wool rich compositions offer industry standard carpets which will perform well in the home.

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Wool Week - October 7-22 Wool fusion enthusiasm!

The Campaign for Wool’s annual Wool Week will mark its eighth year with an extended programme of events, exhibitions and interactive consumer moments with an exciting line-up of activities and initiatives designed to educate, inspire and promote the benefits of wool.

This will run across sixteen days from the 7th – 22nd October.

WOOL FUSION - 7th -15th October This year’s capstone event will be ‘Wool Fusion’ a curated look at the endless versatility and natural properties of wool. Featuring stunning wool photography and video content, fused with a collection of beautiful wool interior items and wearable pieces demonstrating the endless versatility and performance of natural wool in a plethora of products from fabulous fashion and functional clothing to furnishings, fabrics and flooring.

A programme of workshops, talks and special events will be held throughout the exhibition at Carousel, 35 Baker Street, London - open 10.00am to 6pm daily with free admission.

RETAIL HIGHLIGHTS - 7th - 22nd October

The latest consumer brochure promotes the “woolabilities” to motivate sales

Consumers across the country will have the opportunity to truly immerse themselves in the wonderful world of wool with this year’s many inspiring retail and partner initiatives - all designed to educate, inspire and promote the benefits of wool.

Key retailers and designers will support the Campaign through wool windows and in-store activities across the UK including Brora, TM Lewin, Walker Slater, Finisterre, Smalls, Wool and The Gang. An exclusive pop up at Bicester Village, will host ‘The Collective’, featuring a selection of items from The Campaign for Wool’s retail partners. Iconic British brand, Jack Wills tell of their obsession with wool by commissioning a short film to sit alongside a series of events. John Smedley will release a collection for Wool Week ‘The Black Sheep x John Smedley’ which will be the first time they have used black sheep wool and hand knitting as a celebration of this unique fibre.

MAKING IT IN TEXTILES - 10th - 11th October

Leading textile industry experts and university students from across the country will gather in Yorkshire to discuss career opportunities within the textiles industry. This important initiative, which is sponsored by the Campaign for Wool provides mill tours, detailed discussions and access to industry expertise for the next generation of wool textile talent. www.campaignforwool.org

Weald Park by Kingsmead

Beachcomber by Brockway

Quality and affordability in another British Wool classic from Kingsmead Carpets.

Warm and welcoming, the chunky opulence of Brockway¹s Beachcomber makes it a cosy, contemporary addition to any home.

Weald Green is a good value 80/20 heather twist with lots of options – multi weight and 4 and 5 metre widths plus a fresh palette of 12 heather blended shades including a core of ever popular neutrals as well as new muted tones of greiges to match the décor of any living room and bedroom.

The sumptuous feel of this undyed, 100% pure wool loop-pile in 4 ply yarn invites you to snuggle up in comfort and style. Beachcomber comes in three distinctive designs - a “chunky” level loop, a high and low loop and a rib effect - with 15 fashionably cool neutral colours in 4m and 5m widths.

T 01827 831 424

T 01562 828200 www.brockway.co.uk

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New Royal Windsor from Abingdon Flooring

Tudor Twist - Cool Ivory VT506 by Victoria Carpets

Style and luxury is assured with Abingdon’s classic collection of quality wool products. New Royal Windsor is a 100% wool carpet that exudes natural quality. Available in a berber loop style in 12 colourways, and in 2.5, 4 & 5 metre widths.

This is a cut pile twist made from 80% Wool 20% Polypropylene, made in 4&5m widths and in 40,50,60oz weights, comes in 42 shades in solids and heathers with 6 coordinating 100% wool Loop Stripes (4m only).

T 01274 655 694 www.abingdonflooring.co.uk

T 01562 749300

www.victoriacarpets.com

Audrey - Midday WFS3 from Crucial Trading

Malabar Two Fold by Cormar Carpets

Audrey has become a best seller for Crucial Trading, which recently celebrated 30 years of designing and creating innovative floor coverings. Made from 100% wool it is suitable for heavy domestic usage, stairs and rugs. Bold stripes are interspersed with narrower stripes of varying widths to create a statement. It¹s available in a choice of eight different colourways from bright candy colours through to more sober neutrals resulting in it being a very versatile design.

Malabar Two Fold is one of Cormar Carpets longest running and bestselling wool ranges, crafted from 100% pure new wool, in a two-ply yarn.

T 01562 743 747 www.crucial-trading.com

T 01204 881234 www.cormarcarpets.co.uk

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Malabar is available in two textures – a sophisticated, ribbed style, or a highly popular, classic weave design – both of which are available in 4m and 5m widths. The 18-strong palette of natural colours includes a strong selection of fashionable greys and beiges such as Balm (pictured).

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Barbican by Edel Telenzo

Watercolours - Amulet Seaglass by Ulster Carpets

With a hugely impressive collection of wool and wool-rich loop pile styles within a comprehensive portfolio,Telenzo is regarded as one of the finest exponents of beautifully crafted wool loop carpets for the home. Barbican is a high quality 100% 2-ply wool carpet – available in a fabulous multi-stripe design and a co-ordinating two-tone plain in several fashionable earthy tones.The stripes are available in 4m width and the co-ordinating plains in both 4m and 5m widths. Pictured is Candy Cane.

Ulster's latest axminster, "Watercolours" mimics washes of watercolour pigment softly blending into the paper.Two designs "Amulet" and "Mineral" are available in five exciting colour ways which echo the natural elements. Made from an 80% wool and 20% nylon composition, the range has been made for extra heavy wear usage and is available in 5 colour matching multi-widths, making it suitable for both small and large family spaces.

T (0)28 3833 4433 www.ulstercarpets.com

T 01422 374417 sales@edeltelenzocarpets.co.uk

Margo Selby Stripe from Alternative Flooring

QuickWeave by Brintons

Alternative Flooring is passionate about putting wool back into carpet and its story.The new Margo Selby Stripe shows British designer stripes woven in wool for carpet, rugs and runners.The bold bloc (above), slim pencil and classic ticking stripe are each available in three colourways of Sun yellows, Surf blues and Frolic multicolours.

Targeted at the contract market this woven axminster range offers a short turnaround time of just 6 weeks, ideal for installers and hospitality clients who are working on assignments with tight deadlines. QuickWeave carpets use the famous ‘Brintons blend’ combining 80% wool with 20% nylon, making the carpets both luxurious to touch and hardwearing for longevity. Hundreds of designs are available in 5 colourways each with a choice of quality specifications from 7 to 11 row.

(3B2636 shown above) T 01562 748000 www.brintons.net/quickweave

Available in 4m width. Composition 100% Wool T01264 335111 www.alternativeflooring.com

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Esprit Accents from Penthouse

Cosmopolitan by Cavalier Carpets

This deep pile luxury carpet made of finest British Wool offers 12 plain delicate shades in its Esprit range, complemented by 12 tasteful pastel heathers in the Esprit Accents range.

Cavalier has set a new benchmark for immaculate style with its 1/8th gauge twist range, Cosmopolitan. The range is made from the finest 80% British Wool with 10% nylon, and 10% polyester yarns and it features 24 of the latest and most contemporary plain shades. There is a choice of 40, 50 and 60oz qualities, and it is available in 4m & 5m widths.

Manufactured with 1/10th Gauge fine construction, this 75oz sumptuous carpet comprises of 80% wool, 10% nylon and 10% polyester and is suitable for extra heavy domestic use. Available in 4.00 & 5.00m widths.

T 01706 341231 www.penthousecarpets.co.uk

And the latest from Cavalier is the introduction of a free 10 year wool wear warranty on wool carpets!

T 01254 268 000 www.cavaliercarpets.co.uk

Debonair from Hugh Mackay

Accolade by Thomas Witter

Debonair is one of the beautiful new â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Handmade by Hugh Mackayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; ranges launched by the company at the recent Harrogate carpet fair. Handmade in 100% pure new wool the textured cut and loop pile comes in 6 modern shades and is available 4 and 5 metres wide.

Accolade by Thomas Witter has long been one of the companies standout ranges. Made in Yorkshire from 80% British wool, the Berber twist has been recoloured in 15 shades to reflect current trends. It is available 4 and 5 metre wide.

T 01429 892555 www.thomaswitter.com

T 01429 892518 www.hughmackay.co.uk

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A thought provoking look at trends, issues and happenings in the industry with a subtle wool twist of course!

Wool and Wallpaper at Wool Trends Once again there was plenty to interest visitors to The Flooring Show at Harrogate. In Hall C where wool carpet has made a strident resurgence in recent years - there was the inspirational Wool Trends area which creates a village-like area around which many of the quality carpet brands nestle. Created by the Campaign for Wool, which promotes and supports the entire wool industry from flooring to fabrics and furnishings.

The revival of wallpaper was displayed strongly to highlight how wool and wallpaper do compliment each other. Pattern is back as a leading style for homes. Room themes are increasingly taken from the feature wall with all other room elements deriving from it. The Wool Trends area showed how two distinct patterns can work together and provided a snapshot of this season’s current styles for complimentary wool flooring.

Calm and Beautiful was the theme for the bedroom which featured the Adam range ‘Catherine Lace’ - which worked within a bedroom setting creating a very feminine and airy style. In contrast, the study had a carpet range by Ulster - ‘Fusion’. This was in striations of blue and greys, a subtle but strong design that allows numerous wall or accessory shades to be selected. It was displayed with a contrast deep blue walls and was very eye-catching.

Grey held court once again with Axminster’s ‘Hazy Day - Ice Skating Mouse’ reflecting the trend for geometric pattern and rooms that reflect several tonal shades. Contrasting to these pale greys were the stripes displayed by ‘Lakeland Herdwick' from Brockway Carpets - a stunning tailored look in 100% wool.

Set against a dramatic large-scale patterned cream and black wall - the room made a strong statement with an over-arching masculine tone.

Fusion by Ulster Carpets as shown on the Wool Trends area at The Flooring Show.

On the beige scale - loop piles are back with the trend for chunkier becoming more prevalent. Cavalier’s subtle loop was a small suggestion of the consumer’s growing interest in texture - a trend also being showcased by Brockway Carpets on their stand - chunkier loop style carpet is finding its way back after a few years out of the limelight - loops of course are brilliantly forgiving and will reduce signs of tracking and flattening in busy areas.

Country Life… Wool is the Answer!

The new Flock and Roll is wool! This is according to Country Life magazine, which has dedicated several pages to the story of British Wool in its Decorex issue. The fibre was honoured to be chosen for the Sensory installations hosted by this leading design event at Syon Park.

Stunning carpets from Brintons and Roger Oates were displayed against the high impact photography of the rugged Cumbrian landscape where the photoshoot took place. Sheep and textiles in the rural landscape showing the entire fleece to floor story! A seminar hosted by the interiors editor Giles Kime put wool under the spotlight with designers. Kit Kemp, the celebrated interior designer and owner of the boutique chain, Firmdale Hotel group, uses wool fabrics on walls and on floors. Asked why she uses so much wool, she said that: ‘Wool gave rooms a feeling of true comfort whilst being extremely versatile, durable and easy to maintain.”

Country Life and British Wool with Roger Oates at at Decorex

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NEWS Hull’s home-from-home

A complete floors and walls solution from Altro has been used to create a relaxing, stylish and home from home environment for mums-to-be in a new birth centre at Hull Women and Children’s Hospital.

The new midwife-led Fatima Allam Birth Centre has been designed to meet the needs of women who want a more natural childbirth experience. It comprises three birthing rooms, each individually designed to create a homely and relaxed feel in beautiful surroundings, while also providing a safe, hygienic environment.

The rooms feature a birthing bed, birthing pool, ensuite bathroom and additional equipment, which is cleverly concealed within hidden wall panelling.

The design vision for the Fatima Allam Birth Centre was to create an environment that looked entirely non-clinical, a home from home for mums-to-be; relaxing, calm, very contemporary in its design and a tranquil haven in which to experience this life-changing event.

Andrew Ledger, contracts manager for Apleona, which provides facilities management for the building, oversaw the new construction and was part of the team that devised the overall concept of the birth centre.

“We had a very specific idea of what we wanted the centre to look like, and how we wanted it to function,” Andrew says. “As a midwife-led unit, a relaxed and homely atmosphere was essential, however a priority was of course infection control, hygiene, durability and quality.

“We specified Altro floors and walls from the start because we are using these products elsewhere in the hospital with a great deal of success. They meet all our clinical hygiene and infection control needs, while also offering a superb range of colours and textures, which makes them ideal for creating a modern and stylish environment.

“The quality and durability of Altro is a major factor too because, as a PFI project, the long-term cost is under close scrutiny.

Professional artist and designer Adele Howitt, from Studio Eleven Gallery & Workshop in Hull, won a commission from the hospital to design the interior concept for the new birth centre. She provided various colour ways, materials, and themes, to inspire the team. The colour palette was agreed and a range of approved products to work with, including Altro floors and walls.

“Rather than hanging pictures on the walls, I wanted to create more profound artistic design features in the birth and shower rooms so I used Altro Whiterock Digiclad to create statement walls from floor to ceiling. This is a fantastic product for design-led projects because you can print any image or photograph onto it, and the quality is superb.”

T 01457 850660 www.altro.co.uk

Strengthening sales at Cormar

Cormar Carpets has further strengthened its sales team with two new appointments.

Covering the North West region, Colin Adlam will be responsible for the Greater Manchester area and Ryan Johnson for Merseyside and Cheshire. Both have been in the carpet trade for a number of years and have previously worked for wholesale distributors.

As business continues to grow, Cormar has increased its sales force with the two new additions taking the total sales team employed by the company to more than 30, covering independent retailers throughout Great Britain and Ireland.

Said David Judge, managing director at Cormar Carpets: “We are pleased to welcome on board Colin and Ryan who will be valuable assets to the sales team, and the North West region.

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“Both have undertaken our comprehensive induction training programme – spending time understanding all aspects of the business, from production process across both plants to each key department – and they have settled in well.”

T 01204 881234 www.cormarcarpets.co.uk

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Review 2017

Hope at the heart of Harrogate A happy Harrogate has sent the industry into the Q3 sales season with hope in their heart and plenty of new launches to deliver new business to the bottom line.

After what almost all commentators regard as a flat Summer for sales (at best!), the mood at The Flooring Show was distinctly upbeat and the halls at Harrogate were busy throughout the three day event with exhibitors reporting a good supply of new business to be secured.

“It has been a really positive show,” said Phil Hartley at Victoria Carpets. “We’ve had an excellent level of visitors and business has been good – it has been noticeable what a positive atmosphere there is out there.”

“We’ve had an excellent level of visitors and business has been good – it is noticeable what a positive atmosphere there is out there.”

Associated Weavers made a return to Harrogate after a seven-year absence and were glad to be back. “The quality here is very, very good,” said MD Steve Elliott.

“This is a very professional event now and the organisers have done a great job presenting a really good looking showcase for flooring.”

The tone of the Harrogate show is all important as the industry enters its busiest period before Christmas.”Harrogate is still the main focus for our industry and a good show fires everyone up and this year it has been a very motivational event,” said David Cormack of Cormar.

If the market is taking the rough with the smooth in terms of sales performance this year, the product portfolio is seeing plenty of growth in a tale of hard floors and soft carpet.

“A good show fires everyone up and this year it has been a very motivational event.”

LVT options are strengthening on a daily basis and market leaders like Karndean, Amtico and Earthwerks were out in force with smart new product developments along with major intiatives at Lifestyle Floors in rigid LVT and some clever marketing ideas at J2.

In carpets, the supremacy of soft is unabated with major launches from market leaders like Abingdon, Associated Weavers, Cormar and Furlong Flooring. Clever engineering continues to boost the performance of polypropylene technology while there is also a strong movement towards polyester as the fibre of choice for the middle and upper-market synthetics to give a soft feel with durability.

The work of the wool people to coordinate their promotion of “woolability” benefits is really starting to come through with a coordinated campaign from British Wool, the Campaign for Wool and the Wool Carpet Focus group.

And design in the wool sector is having a heyday at the moment with some superb creativity from companies like Adam, Axminster, Brockway, Cavalier and Ulster and some niche examples we’ll be showing you in our next issue from Bond Worth and Master Weavers.

Brintons deserve a special mention for their stunning display in Hall C of a threedimensional wool landscape of a typically British country scene – a concept seen in recent advertising in this magazine but which came to life in big, impressive style at the show and became a focus for selfies and twittering during the event!

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“This is a very professional event now and the organisers have done a great job presenting a really good looking showcase.”

See our review next month for full details of the trends, launches and innovations that made The Flooring Show 2017 so special, but we’ve given some snapshots of the occasion across the next three pages this month…

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HarrogateSnapshots 2017

Future flooring.... virtual reality lays floorings in a flash

Trend inspiration from Cormar

Brintons stole the show with the typically British landscape created in carpet

Iâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;m stylish... he is. Carl Cummingsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; latest launch at Fells

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Congratulations to NICF Fitter of the Year, Byron Terrett from the Vale of Glamorgan

Uniquely Amtico

Sheep in shades and Martin Curtis of the Wool Carpet Focus Group explains

Associated Weavers are welcomed back to Harrogate after seven years

Abingdonâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s endless love

Lifestyle Floors bold style reflects a trend towards geometrics

British Woolâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s smart POS ideas are making a celebrity of farmer Richard Wilson

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HarrogateSnapshots 2017 Style from QA

A modern new classic from Master Weavers

It’s all about “woolabilities” Manx Tomkinson show their track record Kingsmead’s dramatic showcase stand The ultimate geometric fashions from Karndean Designflooring

Handmade from Hugh Mackay Stairrods never run out of new ideas

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NEWS Retro rhetoric

Louis de Poortere has introduced two new designs to its hugely successful Bo Bohemian rug collection that celebrates the Boho spirit.

In Agadir, the collection now includes a striking tribute to the tribal designs of the Atlas region, reimagined through flowing colour mixes overlaid with a pattern grid.

Bringing a new take on tribal looks, Agadir comes in four colourways.

Inspired by the walls of a crumbling roman villa, Como is the second new design to join Bo Bohemian. Echoing the trend for worn effects seen on luxury wallpapers typified in the rough luxury trend, Como comes in four colourways in azure-like blues and concrete greys. Woven on jacquard wilton looms in a combination of wool and cotton chenille, the latter adding a subtle lustre to shifting colours, Agadir and Como are available initially in the four most popular standard sizes.

Stripe style

With perfectly coordinating stripe and plain styles, in updated colourways for 2017, Penrose from Crown Floors is the ideal carpet range for homeowners looking for feature flooring in their home.

Modern shades including gull grey, silver dawn and mother of pearl can be matched to three tonal stripe colourways of taupe ribbon, silver ribbon and greyscale ribbon to give a sophisticated look free from worry. Thanks to Satin Soft Easy Clean fibre, Penrose is safe from stains for 15-years and can be cleaned with a diluted bleach solution.

Alan Russell, sales director, Louis de Poortere, comments on the new styles: “The Bo Bohemian collection is popular with its worn, vintage looks incredibly current. Agadir and Como simply add to the depth and appeal of the retro-rhetoric of Bo Bohemian, historic and worn looks given a modern spirit.”

Made in Europe and hand-finished with reinforced edges, the Bo Bohemian collection also includes the vintage feel of Flowers and patchwork nomadic of Tribal.

01505 615663 www.louisdepoortere.com,

“While silk and velvet looks seem to be dominating the market right now, Penrose is still a strong seller for Crown Floors,” explains Gavin Freebairn, field sales manager for the brand. “Stripes are big business and Penrose provides the perfect mix of up-to-date palettes, satin-soft comfort and easy cleaning. For many homeowners, it is the ideal carpet and a fantastic way to bring feature flooring to their home.”

In a pattern repeat that’s ideal for use on stairs, stripe styles come in a four-metre width, while all plain colours are available in four and five-metre widths for fewer seams. A two-ply yarn adds resilience and makes the carpet ideal for use in busy family areas.

With five-star luxury and a 15-year wear warranty, Penrose delivers faultless quality and impressive value. The style is featured on Crown Floors’ popular Easy Clean tombola, as well as available on a lectern unit and featuring on the brand’s impressive wall unit.

T 0800 898282, www.crownfloors.co.uk

A new era for Heckmondwike

Heckmondwike is entering an exciting new era with new branding, new shade cards, a new brochure and a re-designed website.

With a powerful new strapline - “Heckmondwike, Makers of Fibre Bonded Carpets” - the company is demonstrating its unique heritage, celebrating 50 years of fibre bonded carpet manufacture for the education, commercial and health sectors.

Heckmondwike’s refreshed contemporary image reflects a new design-led approach, which is reflected in its new shade card suite and corporate marketing literature and collateral. The company’s shade cards are extremely popular with interior designers, architects, schools and flooring contractors. Recently released are shade cards for Heckmondwike¹s Supacord, Broadrib, Hobnail, Wellington Velour, Iron Duke and Entrance ranges. All ranges have been used extensively across educational settings and other environments for over 50 years and their exciting new look will make it even easier for contractors, specifiers and end-users to select the correct carpet.

A new 20 page brochure presents the revitalised Fibre Bonded and Entrance ranges, clearly demonstrating the company¹s comprehensive choice of colours and designs.

T 01924 413637 www.heckmondwike-fb.co.uk

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Astro Cushion The No1 base for artificial grass with moisture release and breathable properties

Astro Cushion from

The House of Cloud 9

When tested to BS EN 1177:2008 25mm of Cloud 9 Astro Cushion with Artificial Landscaping Turf attains Critical Fall Height (hic) value of 1.2 metres

A Recycled & Recyclable Product

Home comforts come out to play

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www.underlay.com

t: 01536 200502

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NEWS Building benefits for merchants

The Academy’s Merchant Training Days, with content developed exclusively for merchant needs, give staff the right knowledge to talk confidently about flooring specification.

Developed to cover areas such as product types and fitting methods, the courses can be tailored to the exact needs of the company, whether that’s for a good overall knowledge for builder’s merchants, or more concentrated information on specific product types and collections.

Merchant, Beers Timber & Building Supplies, recently undertook one of the Academy’s Merchant Training Days to develop understanding of flooring types and fitting methods so that its staff can be more confident in discussing flooring options. The course covered product, benefits and features, add-on sales and hands-on fitting; it was warmly received by all 25 Beers staff that attended.

David Keogh, branch manager for the merchant’s Liverpool outlet, says: “The course was enjoyable and I found both the theory and practical elements really informative. There was a focus on different types of product available and best practice for fitting them. This is sure to help us in selling the product and I would have no hesitation in recommending this training day to others.”

With outlets across the north west, Beers Timber & Building Supplies is a successful independent operation that relies on excellent customer service.

Paul Conboy, director for the merchant, organised the training day: “Staff who were previously nervous about giving flooring advice now have the confidence to advise and upsell product to customers. We’ve received complimentary feedback on the course, especially on how they enjoyed the practical part, which has given them the belief to sell flooring. I would definitely recommend this course to other merchants.”

The Academy can accommodate companies of all sizes at its state-of-the-art facility in Manchester. Presented by experts, courses can be tailored to meet the exact needs of companies, so that businesses can benefit from the positive impact of knowledgeable and confident staff. www.quick-step-academy.co.uk

‘Dead-cat’ bounce in Summer sales?

Was the summer selling season a success or a ‘dead-cat bounce’ as one commentator called it!

Mixed reports from the flooring industry suggested a patchy Summer, just like the weather – sunshine and showers – but the British Retail Consortium said the UK High Street was up 2.9% year-on-year in August with non-food including furnishings returning to growth.

Helen Dickinson, BRC chief executive, commented: “August provided a welcome pick-up in retail sales across channels, with non-food returning to growth as shoppers’ attentions turned to homewares, autumn clothing ranges and the new school term.”

But she added: “Non-Food sales have only just recovered to levels seen two years ago, after a dismal August in 2016; while strong figures for food are largely the result of rising prices, leaving growth in volume terms weaker than last year.”

Prices in the flooring sector however were reported to have fallen in the summer – only by -0.1%, but this is as compared to the furniture sector as a whole which saw prices rise by 4%.

Analysts GfK said their Consumer Confidence Index rose by two points over the Summer and their Major Purchase Index saw a rise of one point in August to zero and was seven points lower than August 2016, indicating that confidence in consumers wanting to buy big-ticket items including furniture had improved.

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Joe Staton, head of market dynamics at GfK, said: “UK Consumer Confidence rebounded to -10 this month after the score of -12 we reported in July that matched 2016’s post-Brexit low. We’re seeing an uptick in August among consumers when reviewing their personal financial situation for both the past and next 12 months, as well as a slight improvement in views about the general economic situation of the country as a whole.

“These figures must be seen against the backdrop of news on inflation, public finances, jobs and growth prospects as the UK economy displays some signs of stability after a volatile start to the year. However, the Index has a lot of ground to regain to get back to black. So is this month’s rise significant? Or could we simply be witnessing a dead-cat-bounce over the dog-days of summer?”

These reports follow an encouraging half-year announcement from leading European flooring distributors Headlam who said profits rose 11% on 4% sales growth for the six months ending 30 June 2017.

Headlam said that trading in the second half of 2017 was “performing to expectations with continued growth in the UK and Continental Europe.”

They also noted that revenue from the summer contract refurbishment season was ahead of 2016.

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by Dennis Flower

Specialist aspects of the underlay market revealed John Lewis customers appreciate Anglo’s upcycled underlay

Interest is growing in the luxury and specialist products included within the underlay and sub-floor preparation side of the flooring market.

This has been driven by retailers advising consumers of the many benefits that this can bring to improve their flooring products.

Supporting evidence for this statement is provided below from three different areas of the market, beginning with the support for carpet recycling by John Lewis, working alongside underlay supplier Anglo Recycling. This includes carpet fitter offcuts now being used to make top quality underlay, as featured in the video hosted by the retailer’s website: https://www.johnlewis.com/john-lewis-upcycled-felt-andrubber-underlay-137cm-width/p2401205.

A long-term supporter of Carpet Recycling UK (CRUK), John Lewis announced at the end of 2016 that its carpet recycling had risen to 35%. CRUK’s Jane Gardner states her appreciation of the support and how the retailer’s partnership with Anglo Recycling using “innovation and an entrepreneurial approach, can divert substantial amounts of carpet from landfill and provide an underlay that their partners are proud to sell and their customers really appreciate”.

A John Lewis customer reported that the upcycled felt/rubber underlay, recommended by one of its flooring specialists, was “good for reducing noise and is an effective solution”, while also making the carpet “a pleasure to walk across in bare feet”.

“The trend for increasingly luxurious and comfortable interiors means that many of our retail customers are keen to add firmer PU products to their offer.”

ratings to reduce noise and made from 100% recycled foam. Interfloor chief executive officer John Cooper says: “The trend for increasingly luxurious and comfortable interiors means that many of our retail customers are keen to add firmer PU products to their offer. Now with our new PHD range they can.

“Consumers will love PHD’s high performance features, while fitters will be impressed with how easy it is to install. We’re sure the range will be first choice for professional installations in all areas of the home.”

Unifloor Underlay Systems provides specialised acoustic, fast-track subfloor preparation solutions, including free floating sub-floor technology such as dry-lay floor preparation and acoustic options. An extensive range covers virtually every kind of floor-covering and substrate situation.

Jumpax Classic + PVC by Unifloor Underlay Systems

Interfloor states its new highest density PU underlay range has been introduced in response to market demand for firmer and more luxurious products. The three products in its Premium High Density (PHD) range are all 180kg/m³ and offer superior protection for carpets that is longer lasting and better performing as well having impressive “green” credentials.

PHD Chromium 9mm, Titanium 8mm and Palladium 10mm are designed for superior heat insulation properties with high acoustic

The company states all its products have been designed to perfectly complement a specific type of floor finish by providing the ideal blend of support, surface quality, acoustics and speed of installation.

Unifloor reports that it has become synonymous for high-performance and cost-effective subfloor solutions.

Its Jumpax Family consists of six fast-track floor preparation systems. Each of these is designed to complement a specific type of floor finish and/or base floor situation, therewith providing the ideal blend of support and surface quality for a prolonged life and enhanced appearance.

For more information: Anglo Recycling

Premium High Density (PHD) by Interfloor from The Stocklists

Interfloor

T 01706 853513 www.anglorecycling.com T 01706 213131 www.interfloor.com

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NEWS introducing

graphite

Pictured left to right Paul Murphy, Craig Marshall and Chris Isaacs

carpet underlay Stepping up to the board

The board of Greenwood and Coope Ltd have promoted their three Operating Group Heads, Paul Murphy, Craig Marshall and Chris Isaacs to become directors of Cormar Carpets.

When what you really really want is a strong selling good all-round domestic underlay which delivers a healthy margin Graphite is the way to go!.

Graphite is a fine, robust, utility underlay representing superb value for money and which is already a firm favourite with many Retailers and Distributors throughout UK and Ireland.

FULLY RECYCLABLE SIMPLE, QUICK AND EASY TO LAY DESIGNED FOR GENERAL DOMESTIC USE EXCELLENT SOUND REDUCTION PERFORMANCE LIGHTWEIGHT ROLLS EXCEED H&S EXPECTATIONS IDEAL FOR USE WITH UNDERFLOOR HEATING SYSTEMS

Graphite is part of the Novostrat range of polyethylene foam based underlays for wood, laminate and carpeted floors.

Underlays for every application - from the highest performance to utility – and to suit every budget.

All three have contributed heavily towards the success of Cormar over the last ten years, in their respective departments, said the company’s announcement of the change.

Paul Murphy will become Manufacturing Director, Craig Marshall will be Sales Order Channels & Logistics Director and Chris Isaacs will become Sales Director.

Commenting on the promotion, David Judge Managing Director said “We are thrilled to make this announcement and we congratulate them on this achievement. Cormar has grown organically over the years and it is wonderful to see ‘home grown talent’ make the move to Directors of the Cormar brand. Each one of them in their own way has made a significant contribution to the business, helping to make it the award winning UK manufacturer that it is today.’

Cormar was established in 1956 and is the UK’s largest independent carpet manufacturer. All it’s wool twist, wool loop and easy clean polypropylene ranges are produced on site at its Lancashire mills and distributed to retailers, wholesalers and contractors throughout the UK and Eire via its own delivery fleet.

T 01204 881234

www.cormarcarpets.co.uk

In an independent survey which asked 450 retailers which of the nine trade titles they actually read, our magazine came top of the pile.

Thank you!

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NEWS Responsible “excellence”

Commercial and residential vinyl flooring specialist Polyflor has become the only flooring manufacturer to achieve an ‘Excellent’ rating for BES 6001 certification, a standard for the Responsible Sourcing of Construction Products as certified by the BRE. After being the first flooring manufacturer to obtain BES 6001 certification in 2015 with a ‘Very Good’ rating, Polyflor has further improved responsible sourcing procedures at their Whitefield and Riverside manufacturing facilities to successfully achieve the highest possible ‘Excellent’ rating. Polyflor remains the only floorcovering manufacturer to obtain the BES 6001 standard.

Polyflor’s Whitefield manufacturing site

Polyflor’s Whitefield site, which has been manufacturing for over 100 years, was awarded a fantastic score of 51 out of a maximum 52 points by BRE auditors. This score is a great achievement as it is the highest ever score awarded by the BRE for the BES 6001 standard, with over 60 companies being assessed around the world. This third party audited certification gives independent assurance that Polyflor’s products are manufactured conforming to the highest responsible sourcing standards. Now in its 3rd issue, the BES 6001 Framework standard for Responsible Sourcing sets out requirements under three main headings: Organisational Management; Supply Chain Management and Environmental and Social Responsibility Management.

Improving their BES 6001 rating has been a massive undertaking for Polyflor, as gaining an ‘Excellent’ rating for this rigorous standard has taken input from all areas of the business over the past two years, with changes made to the supplier base they use, the way things are recorded and the way environmental performance is reported in Polyflor’s Sustainability Report. The hard work and challenges set out by the BES 6001 framework has driven Polyflor to scrutinize their own supply chain more than ever before with even more commitment to using trusted, local suppliers who are ISO 9001 and ISO 14001 certified.

The BES 6001 standard helps customers make better informed decisions when selecting a supplier with sound environmental credentials and also benefits those looking to achieve a high BREEAM score on their sustainable building projects where every point counts. The use of Polyflor products with ‘Excellent’ BES 6001 certification on a project can gain an additional 3.5 points to the Materials section MAT 03 (Responsible Sourcing for Materials) of a BREEAM Assessment.

Drawing on experience!

T 0161 767 1111 www.polyflor.com

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Flooring factsheet Luxury underfoot

from Interfloor

Demand for more luxurious flooring products suitable for use in all areas of the home was instrumental in leading manufacturer Interfloor’s decision to introduce its highest density PU underlay range.

Interfloor Sales Director Gary Cowley said: “The trend for increasingly luxurious and comfortable interiors means that many of our retail customers are keen to add firmer PU products to their offer. Now with our new Premium High Density range they can.”

The three products in the new Premium High Density (PHD) range are all 180kg/m³ and offer superior protection for carpets that is longer lasting and better performing as well having impressive “green” credentials.

New PHD Chromium 9mm, the standout PU underlay in the range, has high performance Textron backing to give it more dimensional stability and cleaner cutting during installation as well as exceptional ‘shock absorber’ properties to help give it a longer life.

PHD Titanium 8mm and PHD Palladium 10mm have a polyethylene with reinforcing scrim backing. This backing also helps increase dimensional stability, is resistant to tearing and is easy to cut and trim. The PHD underlays boast superior heat insulation properties and have high acoustic ratings to reduce noise. They are also made from 100 per cent recycled foam.

“Consumers will love the high performance features of our new PHD underlays, while fitters can’t fail to be impressed with how easy it is to install. We are sure the range will be a top choice for all areas of the home,” added Gary.

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.

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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.

www.interfloor.com

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

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

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Benefits

Types

Good underlay will...

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

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

Poor or old underlay will...

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

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

Sponge rubber

Crumb

Sponge rubber 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.

PU foam

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.

Combination

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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:

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.

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Spillages - Liquids such as soft drinks, cordials or any drink which contains sugar, particularly hot drinks, is likely to leave a stain. In such instances, professional help should be sought.

Shampoo - if incorrectly applied, can leave sticky soap residues in the fibres which can result in the soiling reappearing quite rapidly.

Dust - which is carried on draughts can soil carpets in various ways, apart from the obvious soiled edges, at gaping skirting boards for instance, dark lines appearing on surface might suggest airborne dust 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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• sprouting • shading • static • fading • pile reversal • shedding • flattening • soiling

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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The original carpet tile

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

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

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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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

www.flooringone.co.uk Mandy Powell Tel: 0121 683 1426 mandy.powell@flooringone.co.uk

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Flooring factsheet Wool fibre Benefits of Wool Carpet

SAFE

Practical Strong and Resilient – Wool carpet will provide superior performance over many years as it can offer unique resilience and long lasting durability. The natural crimp of wool offers valuable ‘bounce-back’ so that pile compression is resisted and the effects of tracking and shading are reduced – maintaining good appearance over many years.

DURABLE EASYCARE

Easy care – Wool is a natural fibre that has an inbuilt resistance to soiling due to its natural oils and its outer surface of microscopic scales and as a result additional anti-soil treatments are not necessary. Simply vacuuming the carpet will keep it looking good and whilst wool initially repels spills, prompt and complete blotting with white paper towels or an absorbent cloth is advised and will address many household spillages.

Comfort

COMFORT

Soft and Warm – Wool carpet adds luxurious underfoot comfort and warmth to the home and acts as an insulator improving heat retention and energy efficiency.

Peace and Quiet – Wool carpet absorbs sound and cushions the home against echo and room to room noise transfer.

Safety

The Best Carpet Wool Wool carpets have a historic reputation for quality because as a fibre it is known to withstand pressure and have excellent appearance retention properties.

The best wool for carpet production is ‘strong’ wool and this is grown on sheep breeds found in Britain and New Zealand. Most carpets will contain both British Wool and New Zealand Wool because British Wool is more bulky and resilient and offers texture and unique heathery shades to carpet, whilst New Zealand wool is softer and whiter and particularly good for plain, lighter shaded ranges. Combining the two within a blend for carpet yarn gives manufacturers the perfect qualities for carpet.

Wool has yet to be matched by any man-made fibre; it has superior strength and does not need other fibres to improve its performance. However manufacturers choose to use synthetic fibres within the yarn blend for a number of reasons. These include fibre flexibility, dyeing, heat setting, stain resistance, durability and cost. These wool rich compositions offer industry standard carpets which will perform well in the home.

100% wool or 80/20 – 80/10/10 wool rich

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Fire Retardant – Wool is naturally fire resistant, has a slow ignition rate and tests show that it is self extinguishing within seconds. It meets many safety regulations without additional treatments and is favoured in contract locations for this reason.

Fall Friendly – Carpet cushions and so provides a softer floor which protects against serious injury in falls by the very young or the elderly.

Internal Environment Indoor Environment – As a natural ‘smart’ fibre with a complex physical and chemical structure, wool helps to create a balanced atmosphere in the home. It breathes and absorbs humidity in the air, releasing it when the atmosphere becomes dry and helps improve air quality by absorbing airborne toxins in indoor air.

Anti–allergy – The minute scales on the fibre’s surface will hold fine dust until vacuumed which helps to reduce floating particulate in the atmosphere. Wool does not give off harmful emissions or promote the growth of bacteria and wool is not a food source for dust mites.

Eco/Environmental Natural and Sustainable – Grown on sheep, which graze freely, wool is both 100% natural and fully sustainable. As shearing is a necessary part of animal husbandry this means that every year there is a fresh supply of wool available for the carpet manufacturing industry.

Energy Efficient – Wool is energy efficient in the home and also in carpet production.

Biodegradable – Wool fibre is biodegradable in soil and will produce nitrogen, sulphur, carbon dioxide and water which are all plant nutrients.

Environmentally Assessed – Wool is an environmentally responsible fibre that has been measured in terms of its ecological impact. A Life Cycle Analysis study carried out by Leeds University to ISO 14040 standard for British Wool concludes that it compares favourably when measured against man-made fibres.

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

01274 655694 01562 829966 01264 335111

Bizspoke Custom Carpets Be Tw W

0121 550 5788 01297 32244 +32 56783250

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

01562 825952

Burmatex Tu Cavalier Carpets Ltd Ax Be Tu Tw W Ww

Edel Telenzo Carpets Ltd Tu Tw W sales@edeltelenzocarpets.co.uk www.edeltelenzocarpets.co.uk

01422 374 417

01924 262525 Enterprise Weaving Co Be Ww

01562 745030

01254 268000

+32 56 62 2211

020 8800 0740

Christy Carpets Tu

019078 308777

Fells Carpets

Clarendon Carpets Tw

01827 831480

Classis Carpets Tu W Ww

0870 020 1725

Condor Carpets BV Tu

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

01977 662211

+45 96 60 3000

+31 38 4778911

+31 383 861 060

Flock-living Limited

Cormar Carpets Ltd +32 56 23 54 10

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

01204 881 234

01924 488882 Couristan Carpets Ax Tu W Ww

800 223 6186

BMK

0113 380 5333

Craigie Carpets Be

01294 558400

Bond Worth Ltd Ax

01562 745000

Creative Carpets Ltd Be Tu Tw W

0116 284 1455

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+32 55 335211

01282 862 736

020 7823 3040

Edel Telenzo’s Bakerloo

Domo Floorcovering Pr Tu Tw

Bronte Carpets Ltd

Blenheim Carpets Ax Be Tw W Ww

Brintons Ax Tu Tw W Ww

0844 9151000

01422 330261

Belvedere Carpets

BIC Carpets Be Tw W

01562 828200 www.brockway.co.uk

Dan-Floor UK W

E & WE Carpets W

Belvedere Carpets

Betap Tufting BV Tu Tw W

Tw W sales@brockway.co.uk

01737 830301

01422 431100

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

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

Brockway Carpets Ltd

Custom Carpet Company Ax Be Tu Tw W Ww

0800 505055

Creatuft Carpets Tu W

Mohawk’s Cherbourg Check

+32 56 35 4444

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

+44 (0)20 8440 8777

Firth Carpets & Flooring Be Pr Tu Tw W Ww

01484 721529

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

01772 696 787

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KEY TO CODES: Be: Bespoke • Pr: Printed • Tu: Tufted • Tw: Twist • W: Wool • Ww: Woven Wilton • Wa: Woven Axminster

Gaskell Wool Rich Tu Tw W

01827 831525

Master Weaver W Ww

01562 754 382

Tasibel NV Tw

Gaskell Mackay Carpets Ltd Ax Tu Tw W

01429 892525

Mayfield Carpets Tu Tw W

01706 639 866

The Grosvenor Wilton Co W Ww

01562 701456

Georgian Carpets Tu Tw W

01827 831430

MID NL Be

The Sultana Carpet Co Ax

01299 822300

Wilton Carpet Commercial Ax Tu Tw Ww W Be

01722 746000

Thomas Witter UK Ltd Tu Tw

0870 1128318

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

0800 526696 +49 037 421 420 01924 410544

ITC Be Pr Tw Tu

+31 38 851 8700

0032 51 424 411

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

+32 55 50 9050

Timzo Tufting Industry BV Tu +32 52 457211

John Lanham Watts Carpets Ax Tw Ww

01937 588511

John Evans Ltd Ax Tu Tw W

07850 935301

Joseph Hamilton & Seaton W

01827 831400

Mr Tomkinson Tw Ww

Kingsmead Carpets Tu Tw W

01827 831 424

Penthouse Carpets Tu Tw W

01706 341231

Phoenox Textiles Pr Tu

01484 863227

Pownall Carpets Tw W

0845 6528811

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

+32 56 65 4300

Lano NV

00 800 5266 5266 01827 831 450

Roger Vanden Berghe.NV Tu Ww

Le Tissage d'Arcade Ax Ww

+32 05685 4747

Lecaflor Ltd Ax Be Pr Tu Tw W Ww

0800 78 33 712

Leigh Spinners Ltd Tw

01942 673232

Louis de Poortere W

+32 56 393 386

Lusotufo Tu

+35 12 56 750 500

Manx Carpets Tw W

01827 831 434

Bronte’s Cream Shagpile

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Ryalux Carpets Ltd Be Tu Tw W

+32 52 499600

+32 56 73 57 11 0845 652 8811

Sans Frontieres Ltd Be Pr Tu Tw W Ww

0844 5611977

Shaw Home Foundations Tu

01675 433 501

+31 38 385 4477

Tisca Tiara Tu Ww

07860 911748

Trendy Tuft Designs Be Tu Tw W

01274 855080

Ulster Carpets Ax Be Tu Tw W Ww

02838 334433

United Carpets & Beds Tw W Ww

01709 732 666

Victoria Carpets Tu Tw W Ww

01562 749300

Vorwerk Flooring

01282 332025

Westex Carpets Tu

01274 861334

Weston Hammer W

0845 644 9090

Whitestone Weavers Ltd Ax Be Tu Tw W Ww

01429 892555

Wilkies Carpets Tw

0113 307 9955

Woodward Grosvenor Ax Tu Tw W Ww

0800 526696

Signature Carpets Be Tu W

01422 845075

TAT Carpet

07976 607657

Wool Classics Tu Ww

Tapibel NV Pr Tu Tw

01623 481 221

Woven Carpets of Kidderminster W 01299 827477

Cormar’s Sensation Twist

0207 349 1560

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Fells Carpets

Birch Distribution Sheffield - see Floorwise page 64

Beds Flooring Bedford 01234 341234 sales@bedsflooring.co.uk www.bedsflooring.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 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 64

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

Birch Distribution Leeds - see Floorwise page 64 Birch Distribution Hull - see Floorwise page 64 Cornerstone Flooring Doncaster - see Floorwise page 64 Cornerstone Flooring East Midlands and Warwickshire 01159 444711 sales@cornerstoneflooring.co.uk www.cornerstoneflooring.co.uk

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

South West

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

BL Flooring Supplies Bristol - see Floorwise page 64

Floorwise D & J Ltd Southam - see Floorwise page 64

BL Flooring Supplies Gloucester - see Floorwise page 64

J J Wholesale & Distribution Ltd Birmingham 0121 765 4994 jjwholesale@gmx.com

Fitwell Flooring Ltd Redruth - see Floorwise page 64

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

Flooring Supplies (Wessex) Amesbury 01980 625888 orders@flooringsupplieswessex.co.uk

STS Flooring Distributors Watford 0345 899 1000 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.com

Salesmark West Ltd Amesbury - see Floorwise page 64

Trade Counter Carpets Leicester 0845 604 3055 tradecountercarpets@gmail.com Woodall Brothers Ltd Shrewsbury - see Floorwise page 64

Fitwell Flooring Ltd Newton Abott - see Floorwise page 64

Solent Wholesale Carpet West Sussex 01243 774623 sales@solentwholesale.co.uk www.solentwholesale.co.uk see page 17 for details STS Flooring Distributors Thame (Oxford) 0345 899 1000 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.com

Choice Flooring Manchester - see Floorwise page 64 MCA Floorwise Ltd Morecambe - see Floorwise page 64 Millbrook Carpets Darwen 01254 703999 millbrookcarpets@live.co.uk

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The Stocklists South East Acorn Carpet Accessories Bromley, Kent - see Floorwise page 64 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 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

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Rackhams London 020 8531 9225 sales@rackhamsltd.co.uk www.rackhamsltd.co.uk see page 16 for details Salesmark Lancing - see Floorwise page 64 Solent Wholesale Carpet West Sussex 01243 774623 sales@solentwholesale.co.uk www.solentwholesale.co.uk see page 17 for details STS Flooring Distributors Orpington/Croydon 0345 899 1000 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.com Trade Carpet London Wimbledon 0208 247 3891 sales@tradecarpet.com www.tradecarpet.com

Wales

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

Matty’s Wholesale Carpets Birmingham 01675 433072 sales@mattys.co.uk 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 Neil Smith Ltd Glasgow - see Floorwise page 64

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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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Flooring factsheet Carpet types Tip Sheared

Random Sheared

Level Loop

Multi-Level Loop

Tufted With advances in manufacturing technology, 95% of all carpet produced today is tufted.

It takes about an hour to make a roll of carpet that might take eight hours to weave.

To make tufted carpet, hundreds of yarn-threaded needles are pushed through the primary backing fabric to form loops or tufts, which may be left as is or cut.

A heavy adhesive coating is applied to hold the tufts in place and a secondary backing is usually glued on for strength and stability.

A wide variety of styles and textures can then be created using various techniques.

LOOP PILE

Berber – Berber carpets look like and are named after a handmade, bulky wool carpet made by the Berber tribes of North Africa and Asia. The loops are made from thick or bulky yarns of wool, nylon, polypropylene or a blend of these fibres to give a cushioned effect underfoot. These carpets are available in an assortment of colours and may be flecked and can be either level loop or multilevel loop.

Level loop – When all the loops are of the same height, a highly flexible and durable carpet is created which has a natural, casual appearance even when (commonly) it is made from synthetic fibres. The tight loop texture tends to hide marks so it’s a good blend between luxury and practicality.

Multi-level loop – The loops vary to two or sometimes three loop heights to create informal, random textures which are very forgiving for marks and stains and therefore very suitable for high traffic areas and busy family rooms.

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

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Freize – Frieze or frisée (pronounced freesay) carpets are similar to saxony, but the yarns are more tightly twisted and should always be heat set. They have a dense, low pile surface which creates a coarse, pebbly texture.

Frieze carpets are very durable and hide footprints, dust and dirt, which makes them suitable for heavy traffic areas.

Saxony – Saxony textures are made of twisted yarns, which should be heat set. The tips remain very distinct, rather than blending together to form a very elegant finish. Saxony textures show footprints and vacuum marks so are suitable for more occasional rooms in the home. More textured variations improve the practicality of saxonies.

Twist – The popular twist carpet is the cut-pile standard. The yarn is tightly twisted and often heatset to retain this feature and the result is a versatile, textured finish that is ideal for plain colours.

Velvet – Velvet textures (sometimes called ‘velour’ or ‘plush’) all have a level surface pile of approx 5mm to 10mm height, which is then sheared to give a smooth finish. With very little twist in the yarn, the ends blend together which then further enhances the overall finish.

These carpets tend to ‘shade’ with heavy use.

Footprints show easily and the colour looks different from place to place because fibres lying in different directions reflect the light differently. A luxury for occasional rooms.

CUT AND LOOP When some of the pile is cut and other left as loop, a variety of surface textures and patterns can be created (in a variety of colours). The multi-level surface is excellent for hiding footprints and stains so cut and loop is good for high traffic areas and general purpose rooms in the home.

Shag pile – Shag pile has varied in popularity.

The pile is up to 50mm long and the texture is casual and loose but the surface can flatten easily and may lack durability.

Berber

Frieze

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Twist

Woven Woven carpet may be in a tiny minority of today’s production but still produces some of the finest carpets which are used for prestigious installations.

Axminster The pile of the carpet is inserted into the backing as it is woven and cut to length, creating U-shaped tufts to give a velvety surface. The process locks in the fibre to create a carpet of high durability and performance retention as well as a luxury feel. The process allows for intricate designs and colours to be used – although modern trends mean that the traditional patterned axminster has given way to current fashion trends for plain carpets.

Wilton Wilton woven carpets are produced in a similar way to axminsters – the principal difference being that a continuous fibre is woven all the way through. The carpet can be sheared to create a range of cut and loop textured effects. The result is a high quality carpet of unrivalled durability.

Flat weave Manufactured in the same way as wilton, flat weave is a loop pile which allows the yarn to be woven across a wider area to created a flatter, more textured effect.

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