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

It was all happening in Harrogate for visitors to Furlong! NEW SERENITY An exclusive twist with a sophisticated, natural, lustred finish

NEW CAREFREE TWIST The new flagship 2-ply, tenth gauge twist in 15 on-trend plains and heathers

NEW COLOURS Contemporary re-colouring of two of our favourite ranges: Harmony and Sumptuous Moods

NEW REVELATION A durable twist carpet in our bleach cleanable Carefree fibre to cope with everyday family life

NEW MOUNTAIN PEAK An affordable family laminate with a fashionable bevel edge in 8 decors

NEW URBAN LANDSCAPE Exceptional engineered wood with ultra distressed river crack design in 7 decors with a hard wax oil finish

Now ask your Furlong rep to get you the season’s best-sellers Now’s the time to follow up with your Furlong rep to make sure you have lined up all of these best-sellers for the Autumn sales season ahead. Find the contact information for your local rep on pages 16 & 17 of this magazine and get set to build your business.

A big thank you to all the people who kept us so busy on our new stand at the Flooring Show – we had one of our best events ever in Harrogate. The host of new ranges we have introduced across all the carpet and smooth flooring styles got a great reaction from visitors.

CARPET www.furlongflooring.co.uk

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Sales: Preston - 01772 696 787

HARDWOOD

Dartford - 01322 628 707

Gloucester - 0845 520 0800

Softissimo T H E ULTIM ATE ELEGAN T TOUCH

LECTERN AVAILABLE Ask your AW Area Manager for full details!

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

A UK brand since 1964 carpetyourlife.co.uk

When looking for carpet that’s soft, durable and easy to clean, Softissimo is the answer! 2

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ISSUE 536 : 7 OCTOBER 2019 Published by Mayville Publishing Co Ltd., 219 West Ella Road, West Ella, Hull HU10 7SD @thestocklists Tel: 01482 659396 Fax: 01482 659397 www.thestocklists.com Sales Director: Diane Martin. diane@mayvillepublishing.co.uk Publication Director: David Spragg Founded by Roy Spragg in 1973.

THE MAGAZINE THAT’S ALL ABOUT FLOORING

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Our news service starts on page 27

Monthly ‘Stocklisters’ shown in BOLD Index

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BRAMPTON CHASE

Ideas, imagination and inspiration • The innovation stars come out!

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0208 443 3322

H CONDOR

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H FURLONG FLOORING

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H HAMMER CARPETS

The best of the carpet flock page 80–87

FC,16-18 19

H HUGH MACKAY 20,54 n INTERFLOOR

Quality rewarded for top carpets pages 80

Sad goodbye to Glenn Underlay adds value Loss of Flooring One leader page 36

Opportunity of new initiatives page 38

Achitectural inspiration Polyflor’s Expona re-launch page 34

Splendour of Venice LDP launches modern classic page 27

The industry’s knowledge-bank

Adhesives

Carpet Types

Buying Groups

Underlay 90-91

Carpet Company Directory Carpet Trouble-shooter

– 94-95

Wholesaler Distribution Directory. Woolsafe: the carpet care guide

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

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H RIVIERA HOME

01299 871446

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02920 8600222

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The newest Cormar Primo range page 34

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The winners of this prestigious award showcase their success • pages 50–78

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Highlights • Reviews • Launches • Events • pages 40–49 (more next month)

Slaying dragons

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H BALTA 55 +32 5662 2211

“The buzz is back and the sentiment is positive,” says David Cormack

Fittest fitter

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01429 892555

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H VICTORIA CARPETS 23,56

01562 749300

H WINEO 24

0121 28100 99

n WOOLS OF NEW ZEALAND

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

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

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INVINCIBLE CARPET & FLOORING

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

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

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

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Super soft carpets

Super Soft

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

Ultra Resilient

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

Extremely Durable

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

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

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

Associated Weavers Ltd - F Mill – 2nd Floor East Dean Clough Mills - Halifax - West Yorkshire - HX3 5AX - UK THE STOCKLISTS October 2019

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

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STYCCOBOND F46

True Pressure Sensitive Adhesive • For the installation of vinyl tile and sheet, including LVTs • Infinite open time - ideal for design floorcoverings • Designed to reduce ‘grin-through’ • High initial grab and bond strength • Suitable for use in marine flooring installations • Solvent free and low odour

INFINITE OPEN TIME

• Can be applied directly to STOPGAP waterproof surface membranes

EASIER TO WORK WITH

Permanent tack and high grab. Trust the yellow bucket.

F. Ball and Co. Ltd. 10

01538 361 633 • mail@f-ball.co.uk • www.f-ball.co.uk/F46-GB

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

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Luxury floors for stunning spaces

Stain Resistant

Stain 100% Resistant Waterproof

100% Underfloor Waterproof Heating Compatible

Underfloor Heating Hygienic Compatible Surface

Hygienic Low Surface Maintenance

Stain Low Registered Resistant Maintenance Emboss Surface

Registered 100% Emboss Lifetime Waterproof Surface Guarantee*

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

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

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

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

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

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

Built-in Acoustic Secure Underlay 5G Click

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Columbia Flooring plc

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

Call US NOW!!! 020 8443 3322

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

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PRIMO NATURALS At Cormar Carpet Company, we’re proud of being an award-winning, British, family-run business, making carpets in Britain at our two mills in Lancashire since 1956. ‘Primo Naturals’ is the latest addition to our hugely successful Easy Clean Twist range. Made from 100% Excellon Polypropylene, Primo Naturals is bleach cleanable and comes with a 10-year stain & wear guarantee. Perfect for high traffic, domestic areas of the home such as the living and dining room as well as the stairs. Produced using a durable 2-Ply yarn, the range is both pet and family friendly. Primo Naturals comes in 13 stunning heather shades and is available in both 4 and 5 metre widths.

www.cormarcarpets.co.uk portal.cormarcarpets.co.uk

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Furlong Flooring

ALAN CAIRNIE EAST SCOTLAND M: 07976 311434

SOUTH EAST

SCOTLAND

The people who care about your success

PAUL LOVELL NORFOLK, SUFFOLK & CAMBS

TONY CONWAY BEDS, NORTHANTS, OXON & BUCKS

M: 07816 217549

M: 07791 891025

plovell@furlongflooring.com

acairnie@furlongflooring.com CHRIS GRUBB WEST SCOTLAND

tconway@furlongflooring.com PETER FLETCHER FLETCHER HAMPSHIRE & DORSET

JOHN AKIEN EAST & WEST SUSSEX M: 07791 891024

M: 07970 163372

M: 07816 217561

TIM BAILEY SOUTH EAST WALES & HEREFORDSHIRE M: 07794 048414

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

jakien@furlongflooring.com

HARD FLOORING SPECIALISTS

WALES & SOUTH WEST

cgrubb@furlongflooring.com

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

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

M: 07970 269730

gferguson@furlongflooring.com

aclark@furlongflooring.com

JAMES MURRAY SCOTLAND

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

M: 07816 821757

M: 07793 244 620

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

jmurray@furlongflooring.com

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

pastelle

M: 07794 367 825

bthomas@furlongflooring.com

ochenery@furlongflooring.com

STEWART WAITHMAN DEVON & CORNWALL M: 07794 048413

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

swaithman@furlongflooring.com

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M: 07872 964685

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

wgraham@furlongflooring.com

M: 07983 446969

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

jdavies@furlongflooring.com

ALAN CHEETHAM GTR MANCHESTER, CHESHIRE M: 07966 263571

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

dbrown@furlongflooring.com

MIKE SHUTT BIRMINGHAM/ STAFFORDSHIRE, SHROPSHIRE

MARTYN MORRIS MORRIS SOUTH YORKSHIRE

MARK DOWSON PART LANCS, FLYDE COAST & CUMBRIA

M: 07970 158594

M: 07973 403450

M: 07980 786265

mshutt@furlongflooring.com

LONDON

RICHARD LOCKEY LOCKEY NORTH EAST, EAST COAST

NORTH WEST

ROSS TOOTH NOTTS, DERBYSHIRE & LINCS

YORKSHIRE AND NORTH EAST

MIDLANDS

...and can help grow your sales in 2019!

mmorris@furlongflooring.com

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

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

M: 07793 244619

M: 07816 217550

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

dspendiff@furlongflooring.com

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

jbone@furlongflooring.com

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

athompson@furlongflooring.com

Preston Sales tel: 01772 696787 fax: 01772 311921

Gloucester Sales tel: 0845 520 0800 fax: 01452 222515

London Sales tel: 01322 628707 fax: 01322 698733

Email enquiries

enquiries@furlongflooring.co.uk

New website

www.furlongflooring.co.uk

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Serenity. An easy-care, moth-proof alternative to wool. STRESS FREE FITTING

Serenity is a game-changing carpet range that gives your customers the wool look they want with the easy-care finish they need. Part of our affordable and popular Twist collection, Serenity is available in 17 modern colours and offers a classic wool look, with the benefit of our bleach cleanable Carefree fibre. Totally mothproof, this range also features our soft Combi-bac® backing, making fitting easier, reducing creasing, scuffing and offers improved delamination – everything for a perfect finish.

Serenity - outstanding features

Our industry leading 10-year guarantee protects against more than just food and drink – it covers absolutely everything, with the one exception of gloss paint. As you’d expect from Furlong Flooring, the Serenity range comes with all our service guarantees, including fast response, product quality and excellent customer service.

100% bleach cleanable fibres. Keeping your carpet looking great and easy to clean.

To find out how we could be your ideal flooring partner contact Furlong Flooring today.

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Carpet protected from moths & pests.

Combi-bac. The ultimate backing for a carefree installation.

HARDWOOD

Dartford - 01322 628 707

Gloucester - 0845 520 0800

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Tel 01473 826870

Email infouk@hammercarpetsuk.com

Web www.hammercarpets.com

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

Jacs

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

Natural Lines

Supreme Boucle

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

Natural Lines

Natural Weave

Skagen

Natural Weave

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

Supreme boucle

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

Las Vegas

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

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

The Stone Fibre Collection

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

Memphis

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

Diamond Weave

100% wool flatweave available in 5m width.

Scandic Weave

100% wool flatweave available in 5m width.

Sloane Square

100% wool innovative cut and loop pile geometric design.

Skagen

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

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

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

London, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, East Anglia, Buckinghamshire

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Steve Acton 07957 836207

Kent, Sussex, Surrey, Hampshire, Dorset

Sandy Anderson 07445 232345 Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Tyneside

Lee Palmer 07774 101640 Channel Islands

Martin Gorny 07530 365125 Bristol & the West Country

Stephen Binnersley 07710 618754

Midlands, South Wales & Northamptonshire

Quintessential Twist - Dawn Mist

Tartanesque - Glen Torridon

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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A Global leader in

Designer Flooring Naturally Luxurious Carpets

Over 12 new, designer-led carpet ranges being launched this year. Using state-of-the-art, eco-friendly manufacturing processes. Increased R&D investment in new fibre innovations. All ranges fully stocked in the UK.

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Sales: +44 (0) 1299 871446 www.rivierahomeuk.co.uk

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

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

MOHAWK CARPETS

The only distributor to offer Mohawk in the UK.

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

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Carpet&FlooringReview Pedigree sophisticat Recognising consumer demand for a luxury carpet suited to the modern busy home, Abingdon Flooring has responded with the launch of the Sophisticat range. Debuted at the recent Harrogate Flooring Show, Sophisticat comes in 16 new colourways all named to reflect its market-leading luxury pedigree. With shades from neutrals such as Champagne to the cool turquoise tones of Azure there is a colour choice to match all on-trend interior palettes and styles. “We’re really excited to add Sophisticat to our StainFree carpet offering,” explains Martin Peace, sales director, Abingdon Flooring, “Drawing on our expertise and lead in carpet technology we can combine practical elements such as bleach-cleanable yarns and stain resistance with the finesse of luxury feel fibres. “Sophisticat really sets this bar very high and provides an engaging range that retailers can use to attract demanding consumers. Sophisticat is proof of our commitment to provide ranges for today that withstand the rigours of tomorrow without compromise on luxury.” A generous 11.5mm pile in a 1700gr weight provides that sumptuous underfoot feel, and Abingdon Flooring’s Soft Fleece Bac ensures enduring comfort along with ease of fitting. Using a new 100% Silk Tec PP yarn gives Sophisticat its lifetime StainFree guarantee and its 1/10th gauge Saxony construction marks it as a superior luxury carpet. The range is available in three width choices from 2.5m ideal for small spaces and 4m and 5m widths for medium to larger rooms. With such a positive response from professionals and retailers at The Flooring Show, Sophisticat has set itself as a benchmark in luxury Saxony carpet and will provide retailers with a confident offering throughout 2020. T 01274 655 694 www.abingdonflooring.co.uk

Splendour of Venice From its hand-picked fabric to its shimmering twisted colours and patterns, the Splendore di Venezia rug collection from Louis de Poortere captures the elegance and essence of classic Venice. Not only has Splendore been a huge hit with audiences since its launch, it has now achieved the accolade of winning The Natural Carpets and Rugs Category in this years’ Flooring Innovation Awards. The awards identify the most new, exciting and innovative flooring available in the UK and is overseen by leaders from the design and floor industry. Describing this recent success Alan Russell, sales director UK commented: “A recognition to this standard is a significant acknowledgement to the craftsmanship, forward-thinking and expertise of the Louis de Poortere team. “The demand for natural fibres has continued to grow and our ability to combine this with style is evident in Splendore. In addition, our careful choice of colour combinations, textures and patterns create a range that meets the diversity of home styles and trends we see today.” Splendore has six designs; Dolomiti, Nuovo, Quadrini, Rombo, Laccetti and Cubetti and abstract patterned Gattopardo. Each draws inspiration from the Venetian Renaissance era where precious stones, metals and fabrics were de rigueur. The range uses a combination of gloss silver and gold yarn and the weaving process enhances the threads to create a shimmering sumptuous finish. In an 85% cotton/15% polyester Rafia blend, The Splendore di Venezia collection is presented in four standard sizes and a secondary backing gives a luxurious handle and results in a reassuringly inviting 1700g/m² weight for bliss-like comfort and enduring quality. T +32 56 393 393 THE STOCKLISTS October 2019

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NEWS Online advice Keeping up with the demand for easily accessible information, Balta Carpets has launched its updated website dedicated to StainSafe. In a world where digital access and the web play such a key part of everyday life, Balta recognised the growing need to refresh its online portal where consumers can remain informed on the key points of StainSafe fibres and tackle some of the most common questions and advice that owners have about their carpets. The site includes four pages with insights on the StainSafe range from its bleach-cleanable fibres through to coping with maintenance and mishaps. A downloadable pdf of the care and warranty guide gives consumers the option to print out and retain key points. Visitors also have full access to the details of StainSafe stain and wear warranties. This is particularly helpful for retail staff who want to highlight Balta’s commitment to providing a comprehensive platform which is easily accessible in the public domain. The consumer’s increasing desire for aftercare support has been satisfied with the StainSafe site providing the answers to the most frequent questions on how best to cope with household spillages. The online care guide looks at 26 of the most prevalent household accidents and the five best methods on how to tackle them. It’s not all practical advice as the gallery includes inspirational lifestyle shots that reflect modern homes and can also play a key part in instore sales presentations. The new website can be accessed using the straightforward and easy to remember stain-safe.com address. T +32 56 62 22 11 www.stain-safe.com

Hitting new heights Balta has raised the bar for budget-driven StainSafe style with an update to its Aim High range and the launch of High Life collection, bringing them together in a powerful presenter designed to maximise the appeal of these versatile carpets. Balta has added a further six colours to its duo tone effect Aim High range, bringing the style up to date for today’s home. This contemporary carpet works its clever mix of colour tones giving it a great soil hiding effect along with its resistance to stains and spillage. High Life is a new modern high-low three tone loop-pile style. Each colour is a combination of three different matching tones in dominantly grey and natural hues providing a perfect solution for homes looking for carpet that works with various décor styles and colour palettes. As with the Aim High range, High Life provides a durable stain resistant finish which is both bleach cleanable and durable enough to cope with the most demanding of households. Priced and aimed at the economical consumer sector, both ranges have a competitive price bracket that provides retailers with an excellent offering for consumers where value for money and affordability is a key buying factor. Commenting on the new range Geert Vanden Bossche said: “High Life and Aim High are our focus on the broader cost-conscious sector. While this is a competitive price bracket we are confident that the extra attention to providing two good looking ranges really sets them apart. Everyone from homeowners to landlords can be confident that these ranges provide a bleach-cleanable carpet that copes with a multitude of rooms within the household setting.” Aim High and High Life carpets are created with a tufted 5/32” loop pile in StainSafe polypropelene with Texflor felt-backing. Both come in a four-metre width and six colourways. Aim High has a 440 g/m² pile weight and 5mm pile height, while High Life offers a 520 g/m² pile weight and 6mm pile height. T +32 56 62 22 11

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Introducing the new Laura Ashley collection by Brintons.

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NEWS Jump for attention With the publication of a new brochure, floorwise has revealed a brand-new look for its range of underlays, building on the iconic jumping imagery first shown with the launch of its Hyper recycled PU product range. The famous jumping people can now not only be found across a vastly expanded recycled PU underlay range, but also across the supplier’s rubber and felt carpet underlay collections. Highlighting the ability of floorwise underlays to deliver impressive comfort and longevity throughout the product spectrum and across the entire breadth of price points, the new look brings cohesiveness to floorwise‘s carpet underlay collection. “We’ve built a reputation among retailers, contractors and consumers for products that deliver comfort and longevity and we’ve always given our carpet underlay collections a distinct look,” explains Richard Bailey, managing director, floorwise. “By bringing together our carpet underlays through a unified visual look, we’re making them clearly identifiable as great value, quality products from the floorwise stable.” As part of its new brochure, which now features a total of more than 50 different products, floorwise has also included all of its underlays suitable for hard floors, including brand new products designed specifically for use with LVT. Now with a wider range of Acoustica sound reducing wood, laminate and LVT underlays, as well as Thermaflow products for underfloor heating, plywood and hardboard; the new portfolio is certainly impressive. “Now everyone can find their perfect underlay in the same place,” continues Richard Bailey. “With more than 50 underlays, we believe we have one of the widest available selections from any single supplier and bringing them together into a single brochure just goes to highlight this. It also gives retailers and installers a super-handy reference point for underlay selection, with comparative guides, detailed information on the benefits of different materials, and clear and easy to understand performance benefits for each product.” T 01509 673974 www.floorwise.co.uk

Designer Dubai At the upcoming Domotex in January 2020, the keynote theme is “AtMySphere” – an expression of everything that floors and floor coverings can and do contribute to wellbeing in indoor and outdoor spaces, including environmentally friendly and health-promoting features as well as aesthetic and acoustic properties. Domotex exhibitors and their innovative products are well represented in reference projects all around the world. Renowned architects and planners use laminates, handmade carpets and natural timber floorboards, many of them first launched at Domotex, to create trend-setting interior designs that promote a sense of wellbeing. “Zabeel House Mini” is a new boutique hotel located in Dubai’s popular Al Seef quarter, which features a mix of historic and modern architecture. It was designed for the sophisticated young traveler with an interest in culture. Its interior features an eclectic mix of references to traditional Middle Eastern culture, pop art style elements and contemporary art and design. The lobby is a creative roomscape of comfortable upholstered elements of varying sizes interspersed with cushions aplenty. The floors are sumptuously adorned with used-look rugs from Belgian manufacturer Louis de Poortere. Their overlapping arrangement helps to dampen the sound levels in the lobby, which makes for a more relaxing atmosphere for the waiting guests. www.domotex.de

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Inspired by age-old woodlands. Designed for modern interiors.

Expanding its array of contemporary and classic timber designs, the Van Gogh collection welcomes six new colourways. Creating a neutral backdrop, the mix of fresh, clean and neutral tones including French, distressed and refined oak hues allowThe home decorators to accessorise from the ground up. from Stocklists

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King of flooring Peter King remembers the time that gripper first arrived in the trade which transformed the industry and his career - 55 years later, Peter is ready for another life change and was presented with a trophy by Ball & Young at the Harrogate show to recognise his long achievement and mark his retirement. “I saw the first box of gripper arrive when I was employed as an upholsterer in the days when carpet was turned and tacked,” said Peter. “It seemed like a momentous change at the time but since then I think I have seen everything else change in the flooring trade and it has always been an interesting challenge.” Peter has worked across the industry, starting as a carpet fitter at the age of 14 before spending 12 years in retail and then repping for Goodacre and BMK. 24 years ago, he arrived at Ball & Young - “Everything was rubber then and PU was a hard sell,” he recalls. Ball & Young MD Ann Shaw (pictured below with Peter) paid tribute to Peter as “a great character who is worth his weight in gold.” T 01536 200502 www.underlay.com

Fit for the challenge Even the most experienced hardened installer can gain new skills when they take up the challenges faced at the Academy for Excellence in Flooring. With 12m2 square bays full of obstacles such as sinks, toilets, angles, stairs, curved walls and more; there are plenty of challenges to face as you conquer tests in the Master Installer programme to become a certified Quick-Step installer. “We’ve trained professionals at every skill level, from brand new recruits to battle scarred veterans and everyone has been able to learn and improve their skills,” says Lee Thompson, Academy for Excellence in Flooring. “Many time-served installers are surprised by the restrictions we place on ‘everyday’ tools such as tape measures, tapping blocks and hammers, instead employing new techniques to provide a better-quality end result. “In fact, most are truly surprised when we reveal that you can install pretty much any area, including notoriously difficult obstacles such as stairs, with nothing more than your hands, a pencil, some paper, a saw and two pieces of laminate. Of course, there is some insider knowledge that helps, but that’s only revealed to our course goers!” Response to the courses at the Academy for Excellence in Flooring has been impressive, even from experienced professionals, with one particular individual surprised at just how easy installing laminate on stairs could be, something he’d shied away from in the past. www.quick-step-academy.co.uk

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NEWS Architectural inspiration Polyflor, the UK‘s commercial vinyl flooring specialist, has relaunched Expona Design, their premium heavy commercial luxury vinyl tile collection. The new collection now features 30 stand out shades, including 24 brand new designs that incorporate the latest trends in industrial materials, salvaged timbers and rustic metals. Blurring the boundaries between wood and stone with harmonious colour tones across designs, shades can be mixed and matched to zone, transition and make statement in a variety of heavy commercial interiors, across multiple sectors, including retail, leisure and office spaces. The introduction of four outstanding reclaimed timber designs balance the range by beautifully capturing the natural extremes in colour variation of authentic salvaged wood. It is clear to see this playful, stand out collection delivers individuality alongside practicality and longevity. Tom Rollo, Polyflor’s Marketing Director commented, “Capturing the latest architectural trends, the exciting new Expona Design collection has once again elevated the Expona Luxury Vinyl Tile portfolio. Ideal for use in heavy commercial locations, this collection offers a range of premium designs that can be combined to add a unique element to any interior.” All Expona products are enhanced with Polyflor PUR, Polyflor’s exclusive and robust polyurethane reinforcement which is cross linked, and UV cured to provide superior cleaning benefits and a cost-effective maintenance regime. The Expona Design collection is showcased within an extensive sampling package including brochures, presenters and larger format presenters. Sampling for all Expona ranges can be ordered free of charge on the Polyflor website or by calling the Polyflor Samples Direct Hotline on 0161 767 2551. Expona Design Luxury Vinyl Tiles have impressive environmental credentials, containing 40% recycled material and are 100% recyclable via the Recofloor vinyl take back scheme. T 0161 767 1111 www.polyflor.com

Naturals selection Multi award-winning carpet manufacturer Cormar Carpet Company has launched a brand-new collection Primo Naturals. The latest addition to Cormar’s hugely successful Easy Clean Twist range, Primo Naturals, made from 100% Excellon Polypropylene, is bleach cleanable and stain resistant and comes with a 10-year stain and wear guarantee. Primo Naturals is perfect for high traffic, domestic areas of the home such as the living and dining room as well as the stairs. Produced using a durable 2-Ply yarn, the range is both pet and family friendly. The range comes in 13 heather shades including a rich pecan, a wild honey, a sterling silver and a warm walnut. The collection is sold in 4 and 5 metre widths through the Cormar Company website and select retailers across the UK and is priced at £20 RRP per sq. metre. T 01204 881234 www.cormarcarpets.co.uk Primo Naturals carpet in Wild Honey

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NEWS Sad goodbye to Glenn Glenn Harding, former controller and buyer for Flooring One passed away on 25 August 2019 aged 64. Having worked over 17 years for AIS/Flooring One, Glenn was instrumental in the growth and expansion of the buying group, retiring in 2016 due to ill health. Glenn was described as a true gent of the industry with a reputation for his integrity and carried a huge amount of respect from the membership, suppliers and competitors. Glenn started his career in London at the Debenhams buying office before moving onto Topman and then Maples Waring & Gillows. One of his longest spells was with Allied Carpets followed by Littlewoods and Beewise before moving to AIS in 1999. A family man, Glenn is survived by his wife Claudette, three children and six granddaughters. In memory of Glenn, donations can be made to Sarcoma Research www.sarcoma.org.uk

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New sales lead at F Ball

Ulster Carpets are overjoyed to be able to hand over a cheque for £28,246.00 to NI Children’s Hospice who provide end of life care and support for families all over Northern Ireland.

F. Ball and Co. Ltd. has appointed Darren Kenyon to the role of sales director.

Ulster Carpets and NICH have been in a partnership for the past three years. Throughout this time the employees at Ulster Carpets have raised funds through taking part in marathons, hosting bacon butty mornings, stew and dessert days. Each Christmas employees ran a raffle and vending machine promotions, which were always a great success. Nick Coburn, Ulster Carpets Group Managing Director and Deputy Chairman said, ‘We are delighted to present NI Children’s Hospice with this cheque that the employees from Ulster Carpets Ltd have raised, I know that the funding will be a tremendous help to all of the staff and services that are providing daily care for all of the children at Horizon House and in the community.’

Darren joined the company in 2002 as business development manager before progressing to the role of national sales manager in 2017. During this time, he has been responsible for managing the F. Ball UK sales team and relationships with the company’s network of over 130 distributors.

“This incredible donation from the employees of Ulster Carpets is fantastic to receive. It is the culmination of years of hard work and dedication by the team with people from right across the entire organisation involved in a range of fundraising and volunteering activities. Receiving such a significant donation is amazing and will make a big difference in our ability to care for children and young people with a life-limiting illness,” said Jonathan Lamberton, Corporate Engagement Executive for Northern Ireland Children’s Hospice.

Commenting on his appointment, Darren said: “I’m delighted that F. Ball has put its confidence in me as sales director at such an exciting time for the company. I am looking forward to helping it move forward as it maintains its strong presence in existing markets and looks to develop other areas of the business. F. Ball is a fantastic company to work for and I’m fortunate to be leading an outstanding sales and marketing team.”

In 2017/2018 NI Children’s Hospice delivered care to 337 children and provided 2,000 nights of care for children and families at Horizon House. Hospice care is free to families, however, it costs around £4 million each year to provide. With limited government funding, each year the hospice relies on the support of local community and businesses to help raise as much money as possible for this invaluable cause.

F. Ball managing director Mark Hughes added: “Darren’s track record at F. Ball and his knowledge of the professional flooring industry are attributes that will serve him well in his position as sales director. His experience and relationships acquired during his tenure as national sales manager means he will bring a new perspective to the role, while enabling continuity of the high level of service and support that our customers expect.”

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Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve added new fresh shades to Prism, our best selling wool rich carpet, to complement both contemporary and classic interiors. Presented in ten jewel rich fine heather tones, this beautiful, vibrant cut pile carpet will breathe new life into any room of the home. It is of course crafted by our dedicated and experienced team at our mill in Rochdale, using the finest raw materials, to ensure the consistently high quality youâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;ve come to expect from Penthouse. Available in 40oz and 50oz options, and guaranteed full 4m and 5m widths; Prism offers a great choice of affordable colours and superb performance, without compromise.

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Flower on Flooring Product development adds value to underlay Flooring retailers seeking valuable add-on sales have an increasing choice of underlay products to choose from, with the benefit of further improving professional floor installations. The following is an overview of the diverse ranges provided by the industry’s leading suppliers, emphasising the value these provide to both retailers and their customers. Ball & Young says its Cloud 9 is getting fresh with underlay in pioneering a drive towards improved air quality and floor hygiene in the home.

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This certification sits alongside Ball & Young’s introduction of the Ultra Fresh treatment to its product range, a technology that has proven to be effective, durable, safe and fully tested for advanced microbiological performance.

Luxe says that by taking full advantage of its Not Available Online Policy, the flooring trade is now fully committed to supporting its award-winning Recycled, Pure Foam Underlay collection. It uses only the highest grade recycled foam which is reground to create a high performance pure foam with superior density to support carpets. Without being bulked up by plastic fragments or fill, the company says the end result is a consistent platform with no gaps or weak spots. Luxe is only available via its approved network of flooring distributers in the UK and Ireland. “We continue to build this network and would love to hear from forward thinking distributers who would like to join the Luxe Pure Foam Revolution. Its high performance eco friendly pure foam will ensure carpets last up to 25% longer when fitted,” the company concludes. Anglo Recycling was founded in 1939 by a German Jew on the run from the Nazis. It continues to thrive as an environmentally-friendly business.

Cybergold UK explains it has been manufacturing rug anti-slip products for over 20 years and has established market leading products using its patented Non-Slip Grip technology. “Unlike some of our competitors underlay who have a ‘one for all’ product, we have comprehensively looked at how underlay performs with many different hard floors, carpets and rugs and through extensive development, established a complete range of high performance underlays which give outstanding results whatever the situation,” says the company. “So you know that if you choose one of our products it will give you the best results and that’s guaranteed!” “Anyone buying a new carpet, rug or hard floor today will need an underlay for an entrance mat or rug somewhere in the house, it doesn’t matter if you don’t sell rugs. We are here to help you stock the right quality products for your customers,” says Cybergold UK.

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Anglo Recycling’s 80th anniversary It recycles virgin carpet, jute sacking and clothing - saving increasingly large amounts from being sent to landfill - and reprocesses these to create its range of underlay products, all of which are manufactured at its factory in the picturesque Rossendale Valley in Lancashire. In addition to its range of underlays, the company has diversified to become a specialist supplier of additional flooring products and has further extended this to become a provider of items ranging from horticultural plants and herbs and items for the specialist acoustics sector. Managing Director Andy Hall serves as the chair of Carpet Recycling UK. Currently celebrating its 80th anniversary, the company’s long history and innovative outlook is continuing to provide sustainable benefits for staff, clients and the business itself.

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The Durafit System from Interfloor

Technology and sustainability have driven innovation in the underlay sector and installers now have a sophisticated portfolio of products to choose from. Interfloor says its Durafit System was the first double-stick system for carpet and underlay and has been used successfully for carpet installations worldwide for over 35 years. It is the trusted system for heavy-wear contract installations, giving increased carpet life, improved appearance retention, and greater dimensional stability thanks to an exclusive woven polypropylene backing. “Durafit is considered by many carpet manufacturers and contractors as the leading contract flooring underlay system. It’s been fully proven with sales to date of over 24m sq m, and is now the de facto standard for stick-down systems,” says Interfloor sales director Gary Cowley. Duralay Durafit 500 and Duralay Durafit 650 are recognised for quality, value, reliability, strength, comfort and endurance. This high-density rubber crumb content helps prevent carpet rucking, furniture indentation and helps carpets look and feel better underfoot for longer. Both conform to BS: 5808: 1991 and US standards. Axminster says its Axfelt triple-layer underlay is “the perfect sustainable foundation for your new carpet.” “This luxury underlay, with a wool felt topping, recycled weaving materials middle layer and a recycled tyre bottom layer offers excellent environmental and insulation credentials. It will also help to retain the appearance and extend the life of the carpet,” the company continues.” Axfelt underlay is manufactured inhouse and goes through rigorous testing, to ensure the best performance. The underlay is made from 90% recycled materials and is a perfect partner for Axminster’s sustainably-sourced wool carpets. Floorwise managing director Richard Bailey says: “With over 50 different underlays, we’re ready to help retailers and their customers with almost any requirement. “From budget-friendly PU underlays that bring great performance and consistent quality for the pound, through to recycled felt for use under traditional woven carpets; our range delivers comfort and longevity. “We’re also ready to help with specialist solutions with our Acoustica and Whisper sound-reducing underlays for wood, laminate and LVT, as well as Thermaflow products designed for use with underfloor heating systems. There’s also plywood and hardwood for a range that can deliver retailers problem-solving underlays with the great value and quality that’s synonymous with the Floorwise name,” says Mr Bailey. from The Stocklists

Floorwise offers choice

Described as a revolutionary carpet underlay, SpringBond is made from recycled PET plastic bottles (over 180 per roll) and other single use plastics, offering maximum performance with minimum environmental impact. An alternative to PU foam, SpringBond is a cleaner, greener choice and improves household air pollution. The product uses “virtual spring technology” – an eco-engineered Z-shaped structure creates natural bounce back. It is made from 85% recycled fibres and is 100% recyclable after use and contains no harmful VOC content. Other benefits include sound proofing, with industry leading acoustic properties up to 57db – tested to ISO 140; excellent thermal insulation up to 2.3 tog – tested to BS 4745; and it is lightweight, easy-fit and dustfree (ideal for people with asthma and/or allergies). NMC says its Noma floor performance underlay provides comfort and protection for floors by offering high performance, innovative, smart solutions which provide long lasting protection for parquet, laminate, vinyl and designer flooring. “Our product portfolio covers the demands of any substrate delivering long lasting and complete functionality for the entire flooring system,” it explains. “Innovative technologies make it much easier for you to lay your Noma floor, the easy cut printed grid feature enables you to trim the underlay easily and accurately to size. Along with the easy lay fanfold panel system which enables you to fit the underlay easily, quickly and absolutely level. “Our TwinFoam TM technology combines the benefits of light, flexible, stable tough underlays for optimum sound insulation and the very best load capacity,” NMC concludes. For more information Anglo Recycling www.anglorecycling.com – 01706 853513 Axminster www.axminster-carpets.co.uk – 01297 32244 Ball & Young www.underlay.com – 01536 200502 Cybergold UK www.cybergolduk.com – 01494 761814 Floorwise www.floorwise.co.uk – 01509 673974 Interfloor www.interfloor.com – 01706 213131 Luxe www.luxeunderlay.com – 0800 589 3476 NMC www.nmc-uk.com – 01495 713256 SpringBond by Textfelt www.texfelt.co.uk – 01274 905411 October 2019 39

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Harrogate puts hope in the heart of the flooring industry Busy show boosts moral for the Autumn sales season After a flat summer, Harrogate put the buzz back into the flooring trade with a positive performance that raised morale, sending retailers into the autumn sales season with hope in their heart. “I think this has been one of the best shows of recent years. Nice and busy and with a great atmosphere among visitors and a more confident sentiment overall. The organisers have done well,” said Martin Peace of Abingdon.

Richard Moore of buying group ACG agreed: “Support for the show has been very impressive this year with an upbeat atmosphere that is very good for the morale of the industry.” The Flooring Show continues to improve with a well presented event and excellent pre-marketing that generates a quality audience that filled the halls better than ever across the three days of the event.

The timing of the event works well for the industry to re-focus for the pre-Christmas trading push. “Harrogate continues to generate a buzz in the market at exactly the right time of year as we go into the sales season and the sentiment has been very positive at the show this year,” added David Cormack of Cormar. And the event is a good antidote to the challenges of consumer confidence in the wider economic environment. “Everyone is trying very hard in a difficult market where the political situation continues to undermine confidence – I think everybody would like the uncertainty to end. But business is good considering what is going on and the trade is in good health,” said David Cormack. Manufacturers and suppliers rose to the occasion too with increased investment in stand presentation including impressive new designs in some of the flagship exhibitors such as Furlong Flooring, Abingdon, Lifestyle, Hugh Mackay, Victoria and Distinctive Flooring. Harrogate is always a great time to take stock of the latest direction in flooring trends in the market and in The Stocklists next month we will be looking at each of the sectors in more detail. The key snapshots for this month from the show include the rapid rise of rigid stone plastic composite (SPC) planks and tiles which are taking the LVT market by storm alongside a range of other increasingly environmentally friendly approaches in this sector which are challenging both conventional LVT and, indeed, the laminates market. For the carpet makers, it is all about quality with a focus on better performance and finer finishes across both the man-made and natural sectors. These are encouraging trends in a tight market where traditionally the flooring industry has been inclined to race to the bottom in terms of pricing. So while product development has been restrained during 2019 so far, the new ranges and collections that have been launched are designed to help retailers make a better sale from the limited amount of consumers that are still buying big-ticket items at the moment for their homes.

Read our first reports from the show on pages 41– 49. Next month we’ll have many more reports plus our trends review, based on the latest launches and comment from industry leaders.

FINAL OF THE FITTEST The Carpet Fitter of the Year competition was as closely fought as ever this year and our congratulations go to Dan Jones from Telford, an NICF master fitter since 1991, who picked up first prize. Pictured are (left to right): Darren Ash, Dan Evans, Richard Long, Dan Jones, Tony Newall and Jamie Nelson.

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Cormar Carpets

Leading from the front Cormar continues to reinforce its credentials as the UK’s market leader by delivering new developments across the board in both products and service that retailers can rely on to grow their business. The company’s showcase at Harrogate included the presentation of the highly regarded new wool loop Southwold, the launch of Primo Naturals to build on the success of its Easy Clean collection and the latest enhancements to Cormar’s popular customer portal at the core of its exemplary service performance. Southwold was first seen in the summer and has been well received as a top-quality wool loop option in a popular textured style with a contemporary level option. The choice of 100% New Zealand wool for its construction has given the designers the opportunity to offer a range of clean, bright shades in tonal greys and neutrals. A thoroughly modern carpet.

The very latest carpet from Cormar which debuted at Harrogate was Primo Naturals, a valuable addition to Cormar’s bleach cleanable polypropylene collection.

Sitting alongside the plains and heathered options in this collection, Primo Naturals (pictured above and left) extends the choice with a flecked or stippled ‘Berber’ style in 13 colours with some bold contrast designs alongside more subtle, muted combinations. “This range builds on the success of the Primo family in a distinctive and stylish way,” said David Cormack of Cormar. “This is a very natural looking carpet with all the performance consumers are looking for at a great value price.” T 01204 881234 • www.cormarcarpets.co.uk

Online, Cormar is the most searched-for carpet manufacturing brand in the UK. It also enjoys a five-star rating on Trustpilot with an industry-best 4.7 out of 5.

REAL-TIME RELIABILITY

Investment and innovation in technology sets Cormar apart in meeting retailers demands for reliability and service. So Cormar were at Harrogate promoting their market leading trade portal. Over 40% of Cormar’s orders are placed online through the trade portal and is expected to increase further over the next 12 months. “We have worked hard to make ordering as easy as possible for retailers, wherever and whenever they want to do it,” said Cormar marketing manager, Jason Steer. “Everything is in one place – accessible in-store, on-site or at home so that retailers can work the way they want to.”

Left to right: Catherine Whelan, Ella Salvato, Simon Brown and Sam Dawson. from The Stocklists

The latest enhancement being introduced in Q4 is real-time delivery tracking, showing a named driver allocated to a two hour delivery window, with hourly updates to take all the uncertainty out of receiving the carpet.

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OneFlor Europe

Impressive introduction OneFlor Europe made an impressive introduction at their first-ever Harrogate event, showcasing a flagship product with excellent environmental credentials that has just won a Flooring Innovation Award. AlterOne 55 is a smart selection of seven planks and three tiles which have a non-PVC construction and are also free of plasticisers, phthalates, halogens and heavy metals. “It is great to bring the industry something that is really new,” says Jay Taylor, of OneFlor Europe – an operation that is well established across the continent but is making its debut in the UK market. “You often hear the phrase – ‘it’s about time someone did something about this’ - especially in the debate about plastics. Well now you can – and this product gives retailers a new story to tell to increasingly environmentally conscious consumers,” says Jay. OneFlor Europe is also the lead with the emergence of SPC flooring - a stone plastic composite that is challenging traditional LVT based on its extremely durable and rigid core. In its ECO 30 and 55 and Solide 30 + 55 ranges, the company is offering exclusive designs in click and dryback. T +32 56 41 06 04 • www.oneflor-europe.com

ACG

A people business to improve profit The ACG buying group puts its membership at the heart of its operation and is seeing growing success based on the reputation it has established in the sector. “We are in a healthy position in the market with more and more people recommending ACG,” said Richard Moore. “Flooring is very much a people business and we have found there is an infectious enthusiasm among retailers for our type of buying group.” As a result, ACG is putting an emphasis on encouraging potential new joiners to talk to their existing members to get a first-hand account of the advantages and attractions of being part of the group. ACG member Laura Bellamy is featured in the group’s promotions and made a personal appearance at the show (see left) to speak for herself. ACG lets its members deal direct with suppliers on preferential, prenegotiated terms, with rebates paid directly to the members to ensure their independence. Then the group protects that value with a classleading own label and merchandising programme and a comprehensive package of marketing and business support. T 01942 825520 www.acgcarpets.com

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Harrogate REVIEW Decibel SoundSeal Decibel Edging

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Decibel-Edging

Interfloor also picked up a second innovation award for its specialist Tredaire FR6 underlay, a new flame-retardant, high-density PU product which can be specified where safety is a priority such as This edging is unique and intended to minimize the marine and offshore installations, for example. number of stages during the installation and also to

Tape guarantee the Soundseal construction. For retailers, the company’s stylish approach to point-of-sale across its market-leading Gripperrods range has been attracting attention. “With retail conditions the toughest they have been for some Slots time, we- Edging recognise the importance of providing Decibel is made from an environmentally friendly not only quality flooring products, but also support which helps retailers and installers get the very best sale,” says sales director, Gary Cowley. polythene plastic (8 x 90 mm on rolls of 25 metres). The

Interfloor’s international business development manager Andrew Rajakrishnen (left) and MD John Cooper receive the award for Decibel SoundSeal

SLIP IN AN EXTRA SALE!

Don’t miss this extra new idea from Interfloor, the new Rug Anti-Kreep product which offers the opportunity to add a little extra to every sale. This is a clever, dual-action anti-slip matting which is double sided for maximum flexibility in preventing movement on both carpet and hard flooring surfaces.

back has a double-stick tape for easy instalment on to This approach is demonstrated by the success of Interfloor’s Premier metal profiles which were the wall. After pressing the Decibel mat against the wall a launched with stylish black sample boxes and wall hanging last year and can now be presented in a plastic film is folded down towards the mat and is sealed neat “estimator roll” display for use in the customer’s home. with a pre-assembled tape. After applying the screed

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Cavalier Carpets

Plug and play and promote Cavalier Carpets has locked onto a clever concept to stop those pattern books piling up on the floor, dangling on ‘hat-stands’ or lurching over lecterns – switch on to the new Swatch Wall! Now Cavalier will be fitting its sample swatches with a specially designed locking plug (see right) that slots into a set of sockets in an attractively-designed wall display that complements the company’s existing sleek, white metal POS displays. The system can work as a stand-alone display or above lecterns. “Pattern books should not become a problem in store, they should be a promotion that is both attractive and easily accessible,” says Hans Lowe of Cavalier (pictured left). The company also introduced its very latest polyester microfibre range called Plush, offering additional performance alongside its super-soft credentials in eight colours. Cavalier also showed a major recolouring of many of its flagship ranges with Architect Twist – winner of a Flooring Innovation Award in the natural carpet category – which has gained nine new colours, Guidhall an extra five and another six new shades in the luxury Cartouche Velvet. T 01254 268 000 • www.cavaliercarpets.co.uk

SMG

In-store presentation innovation Not content with winning one award for its stylish new point-of-sale systems for carpets and LVT, the SMG buying group revealed further new developments at the Harrogate show to enhance its members’ in-store presentation. The attractive wall and lectern displays created for SMG’s exclusive new “Pure” brand won the point-of-sale Gold trophy from the expert panel of judges in the Flooring Innovation Awards. “We really appreciated that recognition after all the hard work that has gone into developing this system with our members and it has been a real success,” said SMG head of operations Mike Reid. Now two new elements take the story a stage further. An intriguing “Feature Table” is a glass topped island unit designed to promote a conversation around flooring in the store. A selection of compartments under the glass can house different fibre types, yarns, carpet constructions and LVT styles – all of which can be customised to the retailer’s preference. Samples can be stored within the unit. A major new wall presentation has also been created to feature SMG’s distinctive curtain and cushion collection. The group has been working with leading fabrics company Ena Shaw for 20 years but has now given their products greater prominence in an own label display that provides additional sell-on opportunities for retailers. T 0118 932 3832 • www.smg-group.co.uk

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Abingdon Flooring

Staging a purrfect performance

IN-STORE EXCELLENCE

Abingdon has been focusing on the retail experience to capitalise on the strength of their brand in the High Street and Harrogate was the first opportunity for visitors to see the new “shop in a shop” retail solutions. The showcase presentation was the Gold concept, a seriously impressive display package which not only includes 10 wall units and six lecterns but adds to the professionalism with two large format wall graphics and a carpet for the floor up to 12m². The imagination behind the approach impressed the judges of the Flooring Innovation Awards, making the concept a winner in the point-of-sale category. The overall value of these components is approaching £4,000 but Abingdon’s package price to retailers is a straight £1,000.

“ Around the industry there is a lot of soft carpet that will not last, but here we have engineered a top quality product with a lot of twist pile in the mix that is built for performance.” “Cats” was showing in the West End of Harrogate as Abingdon staged a dramatic production for the debut of its super soft Sophisticat twist pile to rave reviews. “Sophisticat is the star of the show for us,” said Martin Peace of Abingdon. “Around the industry there is a lot of soft carpet that will not last but here we have engineered a top quality product with a lot of twist pile in the mix that is built for performance.” But the claim is underwritten by Abingdon’s “Stainfree for Life” guarantee and a 10-year where warranty – “so this cat has more than nine lives,” joked Martin. Available in 16 colours, Sophisticat includes some bolder shades in the “goes with grey” category such as mustard and red along with a strong blue that is becoming an increasingly popular selection with consumers. “Everyone else is playing it safe but we still think retailers like colour and we are prepared to offer it,” he said. Sophisticat also represents key moves towards enhanced quality for Abingdon, incorporating a soft backing fleece which is popular with both fitters and consumers – minimising damage during installation and providing a pleasant feel on the lectern in store - and also as a 1/10 gauge product for a more sophisticated finish. Encouraging a further trade up, Abingdon also launched Maximus – a real luxury twist with heavy duty performance designed to “last forever” says the company. Available in 16 colours, Maximus includes 12 of the best selling shades from the popular Ultra collection with some new cooler blue/greys. The show also featured the arrival of the USA Collection which is positioned to be a mainstream saxony offer from the company. Available in 14 colours, USA comes in three good-better-best ranges called New York, Dallas and Miami - all with a luxury feel and fleece backing. T 01706 238 810 • www.interfloor.com from The Stocklists

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Fells Carpets

Artisan appreciation Artisan Wilton was undoubtedly the star of the show for Fells Carpets after winning the Flooring Innovation Gold Award for design in man-made carpet which was presented at the Harrogate event. Fells has earned a reputation for its commitment to bold and distinctive pattern, setting it apart from the safe and subtle approach that makes so many carpets so similar to one another. “Strong pattern is not an easy market to conquer,” said Carl Cummings of Fells. “It is technically challenging and the designs are highly subjective. You have to persevere and go with your gut feeling in the end so it is great to get this kind of appreciation from the award judges.” Artisan Wilton combines classic scroll motifs with highly modern colour

blends and a contemporary shading background and is available in nine options. Fells first identified the approach in rug ranges that has become strong sellers in the US and adapted the design to make a stunning broadloom carpet. T 01977 662211 • www.fellscarpets.co.uk

Carl receives his Gold Award from Flooring Innovation Awards organiser Bridgette Kelly at the show.

Kenburn

Turning waste into opportunity “The momentum is with us now,” says Simon Wells of Kenburn Waste Management in recognition of the growing environmental awareness of the need to reduce the tonnes of carpet tipped in landfill. “This has been an industry issue for years but now consumers are asking retailers about how they handle their waste and therefore responsible disposal has become a marketing opportunity as much as a financially viable one,” he says.

“We hear more and more from retailers who convert extra sales from their consumer enquiries because they have a professional and ethical story to tell on disposal,” says Simon. “And consumers are now more willing to pay for the uplift and disposal if they know it is being handled responsibly.” Kenburn are market leaders in providing ‘carpet crusher’ compacting machines which bale up waste for handling through recycling and waste-to-energy networks managed by Carpet Recycling UK. The approach can drastically reduce skip costs – one major West Midlandsbased flooring business has just started saving £150K per month on disposal fees – and prepares the industry for the anticipated ban on carpet landfill in the near future. T 01727 844988 • www.kenburn.co.uk 46 October 2019

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Stairrods UK

Innovating accessories in style The ideas factory that is Stairrods never fails to disappoint at Harrogate with intriguing accessories that add value and sophistication to flooring installations, but this year’s show was exceptional with the launch of Ali Trims. The expert judges of the Flooring Innovation Awards agreed, giving the product range the prestigious Gold award in its category. Ali Trims are a set of finishing products including stair nosing, end profiles and door and Z bars but with an innovative twist. “Most manufacturers make trim to match their floors. We do it the other way round, using the actual flooring to match the trim,” explains John Raine of Stairrods. The profiles are designed to accommodate thin sections of the décor of the selected flooring by peeling WPC and SPC products or planing down laminates – the company has training videos on YouTube to explain how to do this quickly and easily.

“Most manufacturers make trim to match their floors. We do it the other way round, using the actual flooring to match the trim,”

John Raine (left) is pictured receiving the Flooring Innovation Award from Bridgette Kelly, with the Stairrods team on hand to celebrate!

As a result, the installer doesn’t have to hunt down the accessories available in a particular design and compromise on what’s available, he can deploy the Ali Trims range which is available in bronze, chrome, brown and black profiles, and customise it to match the floor. “We have had an excellent response from everyone who has seen the range in action – it answers a lot of issues, saves time sourcing accessories and guarantees a great looking result with lots of scope for really interesting installations,” says John. Stairrods will be extending the approach still further – a pipe cover is already in development! – the company sees great potential for export opportunities, especially in the USA. T 01207 591176 • www.stairrods.co.uk

THE ANTIDOTE TO INFERIOR IMPORTS

Stairrods continues to enjoy considerable success with their luxurious Premier Trims - a comprehensive range of profiles of uncompromising quality, available in 10 fashionable finishes from highly polished chrome to pewter, satin brass and black. “I think the industry has had enough of inferior imports, many of which look horrible to start with and do not last,” said John. “Smart trims considerably improved customer satisfaction while adding extra value to the job.”

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Ball & Young

The quiet revolution Ball & Young are planning a quiet revolution for the increasingly popular carpet tile market with an innovative new product that improves their acoustic and wear performance.

The Carpet Tile Connection.

Connect is a dense rubber underlay just 2 mm thick which when placed under carpet tiles add significantly to their decibel rating as well as protecting the tile and improving its wear performance. “There is nothing quite like this in the market and installers will be quick to see its benefits,” said Ann Shaw of Ball & Young. “We will also be developing a version for use under LVT before the end of the year.” The Carpet Tile made. Connection The product is UK

The Carpet Tile Connection

Cloud 9 is also all set to shout about its market-leading credentials on every roll with a new design of backing paper that will highlight the Cloud 9 brand and the specific product name with printed bullet points listing its benefits to reassure retailers and consumers that they have got an authentic product. “If the roll says it’s one of ours, you know you have got the best and you will know why,” says Ann. On technical products, the certification will also be printed clearly so that inspectors can immediately see that Ball & Young Ltd it has been produced to the official standard. A Vita Group Company

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Penthouse Carpets

Bettering the best

What does Penthouse do with its best-selling 80/20 twist? – make it better of course! Prism has a set of fresh new shades to take it into the busy sales season. Prism has ten ‘jewel rich’ heather tones including the two new additions of amber and sapphire – tones which fit right in the current trend for ‘goes with grey’ colours and give the carpet a modern, vibrant appeal. Prism is Penthouse at its best. “This is a high quality carpet that offers contemporary fashion at an affordable price,” says Gemma Kopczyk. “We are known for colour and we have become a little braver in encouraging consumers to explore brighter options.” Penthouse has also updated its elegant plains collection Stateside, a beautifully clean, crisp cut pile carpet that appeals to modern homeowners. New on-trend colours have been added into the 18 options and this 80/20 range is also offered in two weights. T 01706 639866 • www.penthousecarpets.co.uk

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F Ball

Loyal toast to anniversary F. Ball and Co. Ltd. used this year’s Flooring Show to celebrate the 10-year anniversary of the F. Ball Loyalty Card scheme and to showcase its innovative new ‘eco pouches’ for its Stopgap 400 Repair compound and Stopgap 500 Micro floor finishing compound.

The sexiest underlay you will never see

The F. Ball Loyalty Card Scheme, which is free to join, has over 4,500 members and rewards contractors with cashback every time they purchase F. Ball products. Loyalty Card Scheme members enjoy a wide range of exclusive benefits, including competitions and access to F. Ball’s regular newsletter, F-Talk. To date, over £3.5 million has been received in cashback by Loyalty Card Scheme members. Events to mark the 10-year anniversary at this year’s Flooring Show included a celebratory dinner, with loyalty card holders attending as VIP guests, and a drinks reception at the company’s stand. F. Ball also used the show to exhibit new packaging solutions aimed at reducing the amount of plastic packaging entering the waste stream. These included its recently-launched ‘eco pouches’ for its Stopgap 400 Repair compound and Stopgap 500 Micro floor finishing compound. The new ‘eco pouches’ are fully recyclable and require significantly less plastic to produce than previous packaging. Durable and waterproof, the pouches are lighter, easier to handle and deliver extended product shelf-life. In response to feedback from the flooring trade, each product now comes in two pack sizes, offering greater choice and convenience for contractors. Commenting on his time at the show, Mark Hughes, F. Ball Managing Director, said: “This year, in particular, was about giving something back to our customers, and the event provided lots of opportunities to meet people in the industry and thank them for their continued support, including at our celebratory dinner that took place ahead of the show.” “I’d also like to thank everyone who joined us at our stand to toast ten years of the F. Ball Loyalty Card and contributed to making such a great atmosphere.” T 01538 361 633 • www.f-ball.co.uk

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Shining stars!

Stars of a shining success The stars shone out in September for the winners in the Flooring Innovation Awards after an unprecedented number of entries to the scheme that recognises the ideas and initiatives that are driving the industry forward. “The extremely high standard of entries received for the 2019 Flooring Innovation Awards has been a real challenge for the judges,” said Chris Moffat of SMG who was chairman of this year’s judging panel. “The Innovation Awards initiative has certainly proved popular within all sectors of the Flooring Industry with many companies reaping the inevitable PR and promotional benefits,” he said. “It was encouraging to see so many top quality, environment friendly and diverse products being submitted.” The National Flooring Innovation Awards sets out to identify products and services that are genuinely new and exceptional in the sector. The award scheme’s star certificates and trophies have now become a highly coveted accolade which is widely recognised across the industry and adds kudos to a company’s winning product and its marketing for the year ahead.

The “star” judges line-up (l to r): Chris Moffat, Bridgette Kelly, Laurence Bird, John Hopkins, Deborah Barker and David Spragg. The awards scheme organiser Bridgette Kelly commented: “We did wonder if 2019 was going to be a thin year for innovation given the state of the market, but the record number of entries, more than 40% up on last year, and the quality of those entries proved us wrong. Flooring companies have risen to the occasion.” David Spragg of The Stocklists magazine, the scheme’s sponsor, agreed: “In a tight market, companies do not have the resources to launch a blizzard of new products so they have to be more selective and savvy about those products they do introduce.

“But while businesses are often accused of sitting on their hands instead of investing for tomorrow, these awards have proved that flooring continues to have the appetite and ability to invest in its future.” This year there were more than 140 submissions to the award scheme with more that 40 shortlisted entries receiving an Innovation Star. The independent panel of expert judges then went on to select the Innovation Gold in each category – the best of the best – to receive the ultimate award which was presented at The Flooring Show in Harrogate.

Check out all the winners on pages 51–78 and at www.flooringinnovationawards.com

1. CARPETS NATURAL Aalya by Axminster Carpets Southwold by Cormar Carpet Co. Architect Twist from Cavalier Carpets Quintessential Twist from Hugh Mackay Carpets Spendore de Venezia by Louis De Poortere 2. CARPETS – MAN-MADE Stainfree Twist and Stainfree Ultra from Abingdon Flooring Zoffany Boutique for Alternative Flooring Wild Luxury by Balta Ultimate Impressions from Victoria Carpets 3. FIBRE DEVELOPMENT UltraBond from Beaulieu Fibres International Lakeland Herdwick from Brockway Carpets Gloss from ITC Natural Luxury Flooring Ltd Wool Piccolo by Kersaint Cobb 4. SMOOTHS Majestik by Adore Luxury Flooring Ceramica by Leoline Alter One by One Flor Europe Quick-Step Surface & Edge Protect+ 5. DESIGN – CARPETS AND RUGS Panache by Adam Carpets Ritzy Infinity Collection by Balta Carpets / ITC Artisan Wilton by Fells Carpets terræn by Ulster Carpets 6. DESIGN – SMOOTHS Tapestry Collection by Distinctive Flooring Dovetail by Harvey Maria The Natural Timbers Collection by J2 Flooring Altro Ensemble 7. UNDERLAY DB FIX acoustic underlayment by EarthWerks Premium Pure Recycled Foam Underlay from Luxe Underlay Nomafloor Premium 3mm from NMC Tredaire FR6 by Interfloor 8. ACCESSORIES MagTabs by IOBAC Palette floor bar collection by Lifestyle Floors Ali Wrap Nosing, Tramline Joiners and Tramline Scotia from Stairrods UK WPC stair nosing kit from PRO-TEK 9. INSTALLATION Stycco Flex from F. Ball and Co. Ltd. ST15/50 Gas Carpet Gripper Nailer by Spotnails Maestri NC 111 BiColor from Uzin Utz UK Decibel from Interfloor 10. ENVIRONMENTAL Sedna Eco Regenerated Nylon by Associated Weavers Ultra Fresh Technology from Ball and Young Dyehouse and Energy Centre at Ulster Carpets Eco Pouch from F. Ball and Co. Ltd. 11. MARKETING Invictus Flooring LVT by Associated Weavers Adam Carpets Collaboration with Little Greene Luvanto by QA Flooring Solutions The Wool Benefits Campaign from Wools of New Zealand 12. POINT-OF-SALE ‘Shop-in-Shop’ Concept by Abingdon Flooring Haute Couture Design Box by Louis De Poortere Pure from SMG ‘Shop in Shop’ Showroom by Moduleo 13. TECHNOLOGIES Fitter and Estimators Companion from Computers for Flooring Visualmine from freetail limited International Textile Flooring Academy Carpet Care iFrame from WoolSafe Innovation GOLD winners

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stunning new colour palette for Architect Twist, our award winning, luxury, super fine, 2ply tenthgaugetwist

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QTuintessential wist Flooring Innovation Award Winner: Carpets Natural Quintessential Twist is the latest range from Hugh Mackay. This superb 3 ply satin twist carpet has been in development for a number of years to ensure the best possible finish and product. Made from quality 80% New Zealand Wool, 10% Polyester and 10% Meltbond, QT is available in 20 modern colours to suit any décor. Available in 4m & 5m this superb product is suitable for extra heavy domestic use.

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Designed and crafted with quality in mind, QT has a double sheared finish for that unbeatable underfoot comfort. The colour palette has been developed with the help of industry leading interior designers for that added style statement. This range really does have it all! www.hughmackay.co.uk Sales@whitestone.co.uk 01429 892555

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STAINFREE TWIST

Your family friendly carpet with cleanliness, softness and durability guaranteed

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Escape to the wilds and bring nature indoors with carpet from the Wild Luxury Collection. Featuring four luxurious and indulgent carpet styles in a palette of timeless hues, the Wild Luxury Collection invites you in and rewards you with exquisite softness.

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ULTIMATE IMPRESSION Ultimate Impressions is our award winning heavyweight luxury carpet made with EasiCare fibre. An elegant 10th gauge style in a palette of timeless and sophisticated colours for todayâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s home, Ultimate Impressions truly is a cut above the rest.

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WINNERS • CATEGORY: MARKETING Adam Carpets collaboration with Little Greene

INNOVATION GOLD AWARD WINNER 2019

Fine Worcester Twist / Castlemead Twist ®

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WINNERS • CATEGORY: CARPETS – NATURAL Aalya by Axminster Carpets Aalya is a new concept – a carpet made of a mixture of sheep and alpaca wool. It took two years to develop, due to the challenges of dying these completely different types of wool and this difference in the fibres gives a unique shading effect. The alpaca wool adds a softness that is previously unseen in 100% wool carpets. Southwold by Cormar Carpet Co. This is the latest wool loop pile carpet made and designed at Cormar’s mills in Lancashire using fine quality, 100% New Zealand wool, and featuring a high quality, moth resistant 2-ply yarn with a generous 30oz pile weight, which offers a clean, bright effect and soft handle.

Quintessential Twist from Hugh Mackay Carpets Quintessential Twist is a superb 3-ply satin twist carpet which has been in development for over a year to ensure the best possible finish and product. Made from quality New Zealand wool in an 80/20 mix, the range is a double sheared finish for underfoot comfort and with a colour palette that has been developed with the help of industry leading interior designers. Splendore de Venezia by Louis De Poortere This rug collection is inspired by the opulence and splendour of classical Venice.

Architect Twist from Cavalier Carpets This super-fine, 2-ply twist in seventeen new classic colours is made in Britain using the highest quality New Zealand yarns for pinpoint tuft definition. It uses a whole fleece (which equates to about 3 kilometres of yarn) per square metre, with 2 million tufts per 10 square metres.

It uses a high-gloss polyester rafia, a flat tapelike continuous yarn, to achieve a unique look, with the weaving process twisting and turning the high gloss silver and gold yarns for a dazzling, shimmering effect, mixed with cotton chenille.

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Stainfree Twist and Stainfree Ultra from Abingdon Flooring Already one of the nation’s most-loved carpet ranges, now there’s a fourth-generation of the carpet with a newly developed PP yarn in a 1/10th gauge that has a finer quality, with a softer feel that trades nothing in terms of performance.

Majestik by Adore Luxury Flooring A highly versatile LVT product – it can easily be reused with its patent-pending, adhesive-infused, fabric backing – and Majestik’s self adhesive vinyl planks have no adhesive cost or delay – once the planks have been laid, the area can be used immediately.

Zoffany for Alternative Flooring by Alternative Flooring The new Boutique printed carpet is designed in collaboration with famous fabric house Zoffany, so for the first time, inspirational fabric design stories are translated into a different cloth – wall-to-wall carpet. Wild Luxury by Balta Wild Luxury is the latest collection of Imprel Opal polyamide carpets from Balta. Three styles echo the varied textures of the wilds. From the shifting sand of endless beaches in Savage Abundance’s 5/64th gauge Saxony pile, to the weathered smooth sandstone of the 1/10th gauge Natural Embrace and the flowing Pampas grass of Bold Indulgence’s 1/8th shaggy berber. Ultimate Impressions from Victoria Carpets Using Victoria’s slightly softer but resilient EasiCare PP fibre, this is a twist-pile carpet that’s not only family-friendly but indulgent and lasting too. A fine 1/10th gauge two-ply yarn, a sumptuous pile-weight, with Loc-Bac offers even more underfoot comfort and easy fitting.

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Ceramica by Leoline With super-desirable tile surfaces and raw architectural finishes, each Ceramica design is made authentic with Leoline’s ‘Natural Look & Feel’ surface structure. It also features Superguard PU protection for a surface that’s easy to clean and resists marks and scuffs. AlterOne by Oneflor Europe AlterOne is PVC free vinyl tile available in wood and stone affect and has just won the accredited Blue Angel award for low emissions and low pollutant content with no adverse impact on health in the living environment. Quick-Step Surface & Edge Protect A new technology that makes hardwood floors easier to clean and maintain to keep their authentic, natural looks for years or even decades – even when they are installed in high-traffic spaces. A major benefit is that the technology makes even stubborn dirt quickly and easily removable with just a damp cloth.

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Luxury with the WOW factor! Gloss from ITC Natural Luxury Flooring Ltd ,is a superlative hand-woven cut pile in a modified 100% engineered Polyester, which has the appearance of the highly desirable viscose BUT without the performance shortcomings associated with viscose carpets; providing a carpet that gives an ultimate luxurious appearance and a superb underfoot feel without compromising any performance. Gloss is a Flooring Innovation award winner 2019. With a Luxury Class 5 rating and a Cfl-S1 fire certification, together with the practicalities of being easy to clean, Gloss is suitable for residential and hospitality use, where the “wow” factor is required. 7 modern colours and 5metre width, Gloss can also be created as a made to measure rug up to 5 metres wide, with a choice of finishes.

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WINNERS • CATEGORY: SMOOTHS AlterOne by OneFlor Europe

INNOVATION GOLD AWARD WINNER 2019

AlterOne55 is the perfect non-PVC solution for home and commercial environments exposed to challenging and high traffic conditions. + Free of PVC, plasticizers, phthalates, halogens and heavy metals. + Developed for residential and commercial environments exposed to challenging and high traffic conditions. + As easy to install as regular luxury vinyl tiles. + Hard wearing and high resistance to scuff, scratches and stains. + Very low VOCs. Contributes to a clean and healthy indoor air.

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WINNERS CATEGORY: DESIGN – CARPETS AND RUGS Panache by Adam Carpets Made in Kidderminster, the broken design effect allows the multiple complementary hues to blend and become a harmony of colour. It’s a carpet design that can be a subtle backdrop as well as make a statement in six exciting colourways, all of which coordinate with Adam’s plain ranges. Ritzy Infinity Collection by Balta Carpets / ITC Ritzy is part of the ITC’s pioneering concepts in carpet creativity. Through the flexibility of digital print, Ritzy Infinity Collection is in constant motion, following the latest trends and is presented in five themes across 20 designs – Botanicals, Surfaces, Rich Traces, Sundance and Moods. Artisan Wilton by Fells Carpets Artisan Wilton has a modern twist with a traditional feel and a unique colour blend which takes this product into a new realm of exciting floor covering.

terræn by Ulster Carpets Tapping into the trend for neutral colours, terræn is all about creating pattern with texture. The six designs in this Danish inspired cut and loop collection are a reflection of familiar surfaces found in the environment. The three urban textures explore designs from sources as varied as angled shadows and light from urban architecture and sculpted concrete surfaces while the three more organic designs reflect dappled shade through branches of trees and sprays of grass or slender branches in a gentle breeze.

WINNERS • CATEGORY: DESIGN – SMOOTHS Tapestry Collection by Distinctive Flooring Tapestry is a special edition within the Landscape Collection created to complement the other ranges with 16 individual mosaic tiles offered in an assortment of six colours that can be used to create a truly bespoke design. The 2.5mm planks with a 0.7mm wear layer have bevelled edges and a registered emboss for a natural and authentic looking texture. Dovetail by Harvey Maria Dovetail, designed by award-winning textile artist Neisha Crosland, combines a clean, linear motif with a repeating diamond design. Dovetail is offered in five colourways – Flax, Ink Black, Lavastone, Ochre and Oxford Blue to complement a range of interior schemes. The Natural Timbers Collection by J2 Flooring This highly authentic LVT flooring was a year in development, to ensure it looks and feels like a natural wood floor with the practicality of luxury vinyl. Authentic grain films, exclusive embossing plates as well as a real life registered embossing texture make this product one of the most authentic vinyl flooring products available. Altro Ensemble Altro Ensemble is the next generation of luxury vinyl tiles. From colour blocking to geometric patterns, with a range of plank and tile sizes and textures, Altro Ensemble gives design freedom with 57 options to mix and match. The product is 2.6mm thick with a 0.55mm wear layer, 15dB sound reduction qualities and added comfort underfoot, with minimal residual indentation and excellent durability.

WINNERS • CATEGORY: FIBRE DEVELOPMENT UltraBond from Beaulieu Fibres International UltraBond is a bonding staple fibre that eliminates the need for latex or other chemical binders to bind non-wovens. It opens up a new cost-efficient green path to create 100% polypropylene needlepunched fabrics reducing the end-of-life environmental impact. Lakeland Herdwick from Brockway Carpets Lakeland Herdwick is a collection of 100% British wool, 3 ply yarn, 5/32th gauge loop pile carpets which contains a good proportion of Herdwick grown wool in each style. Hard wearing benefits, a firm handle and rustic appearance are the appeal of this exclusive Herdwick content. Gloss from ITC Natural Luxury Flooring Ltd This is a superlative hand-woven cut pile in a modified 100% engineered polyester, which has the appearance of the highly desirable viscose but without its performance shortcomings – it is easy to clean and maintain. It has a luxury Class 5 rating and a Cfl-S1 fire certification. Wool Piccolo by Kersaint Cobb A new heavy domestic carpet made from 80% wool and 20% Yak hair in a boucle design with a selection of 5 colours.

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Ceramica Making hyper-luxury instantly accessible, Ceramica cushion vinyl from Leoline brings super-desirable tile surfaces and raw architectural finishes to the home. These sleek floors capture the unadulterated luxury of marble, terrazzoâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s discrete elegance and the power of concrete. leoline.co.uk from The Stocklists

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WINNERS • CATEGORY: ENVIRONMENTAL

WINNERS • CATEGORY: ACCESSORIES

Sedna Eco Regenerated Nylon by Associated Weavers New Sedna carpet is a soft, luxurious and durable carpet made with Econyl regenerated nylon – a yarn made from recycled waste material such as old carpets and abandoned fishing nets collected from the bottom of the sea. Sedna thus helps save thousands of sea creatures from getting stuck in this life-threatening waste.

MagTabs by IOBAC MagTabs are magnetic on one side and self-adhesive on the other to quickly and cleanly fix standard carpet and +4mm vinyl tiles to magnetically receptive floors. These tabs lock tiles tightly together and fix magnetically to the metallic base, creating the next generation in “floating floor” technology.

Ultra Fresh Technology from Ball and Young Cloud 9 is pioneering a drive towards improved air quality at home and has now been approved for Eurofins Air Quality Accreditation Gold standard for “best-in-class products with low emissions”. Additionally, Ultra Fresh treatment impregnation adds microbiological hygiene control. Dyehouse and Energy Centre at Ulster Carpets The new Dyehouse and Energy Centre at Ulster Carpets opened in September 2018 is the first stage in a £40mn capital investment programme. Designed to improve energy efficiency and reduce the carbon footprint, the state-of-the-art facility sees traditional dyeing methods replaced with innovative technology. Eco pouches from F. Ball and Co. Ltd. Fully recyclable ‘eco pouches’ have been introduced for Stopgap 400 Repair compound and Stopgap 500 Micro floor finishing compound. The eco pouches require significantly less plastic to produce than previous packaging and are durable and waterproof. They are lighter and easy to handle, more convenient to use and deliver extended product shelf-life.

WINNERS • CATEGORY: UNDERLAY DB FIX acoustic underlayment by EarthWerks DB FIX offers an acoustic floating floor solution for glue down without damage to the subfloor – it is laid loose to the subfloor, with a single sided, self-adhesive surface for the bonding to the LVT and therefore the sub-floor remains residue-free when removed. Premium Pure Recycled Foam Underlay from Luxe Underlay A high performance pure foam recycled underlay that has been engineered for performance. Avoiding recycling washing procedures and without bulking the product up with plastic contaminants and fill, Luxe Underlays provide a highly consistent platform for carpets. Nomafloor Premium 3mm from NMC This underlay has TwinFoam technology which combines the benefits of light, flexible, stable and tough underlays for optimum sound insulation with the very best load capacity for parquet and laminate floors. The easy cut printed grid feature enables the underlay to be trimmed easily and accurately to size. Tredaire FR6 by Interfloor A new flame retardant underlay, Tredaire FR6, is a hard-wearing, highdensity PU underlay for offshore installations where safety is a priority. FR6 is thin and dense and is suitable for use with stretch-fit and doublestick applications methods to ensure a quality finish.

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Palette floor bar collection by Lifestyle Floors The Palette floor bar collection provides a designer alternative to the additional gold and silver floor bars, reflecting interior trends where colour is a tool used deliberately and for effect. After a range expansion in early 2019, the bars are now available in 16 colours and are ionised to ensure they are as tough and scratch resistant as the original bars. Ali Wrap Nosing, Tramline Joiners and Tramline Scotia from Stairrods UK A compressive range of Wrap Stair Nosing for LVT and WPC/SPC, flush and overlap; Tramline Joiners for LVT (on sticky underlay), floating LVT and WPC/SPC, for use at doorways; and a Tramline Scotia for LVT (on sticky underlay), floating LVT and WPC/SPC – matching the world’s LVT flooring market with minimal SKUs. WPC stair nosing kit from PRO-TEK The brand new PRO-TEK WPC stair nosing kit includes a tread and separate riser. The product is cut on-site to fit or encase a staircase, and is glued to the stairs. The designs come in an exact match for floors in the PRO-TEK WPC Excel and Long Plank collections.

WINNERS • CATEGORY: INSTALLATION Stycco Flex from F. Ball and Co. Ltd. A re-formulated, re-launched version of the market-leading, rapid-curing, flexible tube adhesive, Stycco Flex, has enhanced dimensional stability with excellent plasticiser resistance – enabling 100% compatibility with vertical uPVC accessories, including skirting, cladding, architrave and trims. ST15/50 Gas Carpet Gripper Nailer by Spotnails Maestri A new gas concrete carpet gripper nailer which means no need for air hose & compressor and no more waiting for adhesive to set. ST15/50 offers approx 1,100 shots per fuel cell, approx 8,000 shots before recharging the quick-charge battery. NC 111 BiColor from Uzin Utz UK The new UZIN NC 111 BiColor is an intelligent smoothing compound which changes colour so flooring contractors can see when to install the floorcovering as the colour changes from green (when wet) to salmon (when dry), NC 111 BiColor was developed in close cooperation with customers and produces outstanding results. Decibel from Interfloor Decibel is a unique, noise-reducing application suitable for refurbishment and new-build projects. This innovative method involves installing synthetic rubber mats into the sub-floor and is a permanent solution to all the acoustics problems in the building regardless of the chosen flooring materials, now and in the future.

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WINNERS • CATEGORY: DESIGN – CARPETS AND RUGS Artisan Wilton by Fells Carpets

INNOVATION GOLD AWARD WINNER 2019

The colourful inspiration of Artisan Artisan Wilton has a modern design twist with a traditional feel. It has a unique colour blend which takes this range in to a new realm of exciting floor design. A tonal fade creates the quality seen in antique rugs. Inspired by one of their partner rug collections, this woven broadloom format allows additional coordinating flooring options. • 100% polypropylene • Heavy domestic/contract • Available in 4m width • Easy care/Bleach cleanable

Fells Carpets Artisan Wilton range www.fellscarpets.co.uk sales@fellscarpets.co.uk 01133071900

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Designed for possibilities. Made for people.

Embrace design freedom with Altro Ensemble™ Create spectacular designs for elegant spaces with Altro Ensemble. With natural wood and stone designs and bloc colours too, it is perfect for public areas where design is key.

www.altro.co.uk

enquiries@altro.com

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WHAT THE JUDGES SAY...

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The extremely high standard of entries received for the 2019 Flooring Innovation Awards has been a real challenge for the judges. Chris Moffat, Chairman of SMG

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We did wonder if 2019 was going to be a thin year for innovation given the state of the market, but the record number of entries, more than 40% up on last year, and the quality of those entries proved us wrong. Flooring companies have risen to the occasion.

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Bridgette Kelly, Flooring Innovation Awards organiser

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Necessity may be the mother of invention but our winners have done far more than what’s necessary! The entries demonstrated flair and imagination in offering products that will encourage new sales and help sustain a robust future. David Spragg, Editor of The Stocklists

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WINNERS • CATEGORY: UNDERLAY Tredaire FR6 by Interfloor

INNOVATION GOLD AWARD WINNER 2019

Interfloor’s newest flame retardant underlay, Tredaire FR6, is a hard-wearing, high density PU underlay ideal for extending the life of the carpet in commercial environments where safety is a priority. FR6 is thinner and more dense than Interfloor’s FR7 underlay, making it ideal for the most demanding installations where robust performance and appearance retention are essential. It meets the requirement for flame retardant underlays to be lightweight, to minimise fuel costs, and is quick and easy to install for major or minor interiors refurbishments. It is suitable for use with stretch-fit and double-stick application methods to ensure a quality finish, an important factor on cruise ships where floorcovering designs often incorporate patterns and texture.

www.interfloor.com sales@interfloor.com 01706 238 810

A high performance pure foam recycled underlay that has been engineered for performance. Avoiding recycling washing procedures and without bulking the product up with plastic contaminants and fill, Luxe Underlays provide a highly consistent platform for carpets.

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

AWARDS 2019 WINNERS • CATEGORY: INSTALLATION

UNIQUE ACOUSTIC SOLUTION DB FIX UNDERLAY • Very high dimensional stability • E nvironment friendly (made with 55% of recycled polyester fibre) • A llows a floating floor installation of glue down LVT • Very fast and easy to install Look at our video – very easy installation

Curious? To arrange a full presentation please contact Steve Evans • +44 (0) 7935 786705 • steve@oppulant.com or Andy Nobes • +44 (0) 7402 746944 • andy.nobes@oppulant.com EarthWerks® in a division of Swiff-Train Company

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WINNERS • CATEGORY: ACCESSORIES MagTabs for Modular Flooring Installation by IOBAC UK Ltd Quickly and cleanly fix standard carpet and +4mm vinyl tiles to magnetically receptive floors such as metal raised access floors or a metallic base from the IOBAC Magnetic Flooring system. These smart little tabs use a unique 2-dimensional grip to lock tiles tightly together and to the base – this next generation in “floating floor” modular flooring installation enables: • Clean, mess free process – no wet adhesives • Tiles and base left uncontaminated for future use/recycling • Accelerated loose-lay method • Easy access/design flexibility Learn more about our other innovations including magnetic flooring and underfloor heating solutions at: www.iobac.com info@iobac.com +44 (0)118 334 2682

WHAT THE JUDGES SAY...

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The Innovation Awards initiative has certainly proved popular within all sectors of the Flooring Industry with many companies reaping the inevitable PR and promotional benefits.

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Chris Moffat, Chairman of SMG

With a design background I am always interested in seeing the direction that flooring is taking. This is another year where carpets and smooths have a lot to offer through the use of pattern, texture and colour.

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Deborah Barker, former Editor-in-Chief, Home & Gardens

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To be truly innovative a product must incorporate new ideas, new materials and new technology, and design but always taking into account the final end use and be practical and functional.

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John Hopkins, carpet and NICF consultant

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Explore the award-winning collection at lifestyle-floors.co.uk/palette Now available in 16 colours and five formats. from The Stocklists

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WINNERS • CATEGORY: MARKETING

WINNERS • CATEGORY: POINT-OF-SALE

Invictus Flooring LVT by Associated Weavers Invictus is the new force in luxury vinyl tile flooring backed by a class-leading campaign to replicate the success of its carpet brands. AW has demonstrated its commitment with a trade launch at specially created showrooms in Halifax to showcase the 84-option collection including several unique designs. Plus a new dedicated sales team and state-of-the-art POS.

“Shop-in-Shop” Concept by Abingdon Flooring A new ‘shop-in-shop’ concept delivers a unique shopping experience, providing a complete Abingdon Flooring zone for all sizes of store. It is available in three packages from Bronze through to Gold with retailers free to choose from any ranges available from the StainFree, Love Story and Wilton Royal collections.

Adam Carpets collaboration with Little Greene Adam Carpets have collaborated with the Little Greene paint company to create a portfolio of matching carpet palettes and paint finishes that set a new standard for colour coordination – with POS and a published colour guide to enthuse and inspire retailers and consumers to think about interiors in a more comprehensive and connected way. Luvanto by QA Flooring Solutions The new Luvanto folder contains no physical pieces, just printed-on real life imagery and textures to match. This is part of a highly coordinated and innovative set of marketing components including the Luvanto App (showcasing its floors in real time), a library of LVT videos, smart new POS and an inspirational brochure. The Wool Benefits Campaign from Wools of New Zealand Wools of New Zealand have developed a comprehensive set of wool benefits information tools that are made available to partner companies and retailers – taking a vast series of benefits and making them simple and accessible via three categories: Planet Friendly, Style Friendly and People Friendly.

Haute Couture Design Box by Louis De Poortere The Haute Couture Design Box contains a world of woven carpets, tailor-made rugs, standard sized rugs and stair runners with 40 samples selected from 15 designs. Giving an impressive overview of the sheer scale of the collection, the box also holds an inspirational brochure. Pure from SMG Pure is the new own brand initiative from SMG. A coherent collection of unitary and point of sales systems under the distinctive Pure branding. Pure Carpets, Pure Flooring and Pure Underlay are already launched with a view to introducing Pure Curtains, Pure Furniture and Pure Rugs in the future. ‘Shop in Shop’ Showroom by Moduleo This in-store showroom concept comprises a display area with seating and an on-screen product catalogue including a touch screen presenting the Moduleo room visualiser to create a unique selling experience within its retailer network.

WINNERS • CATEGORY: TECHNOLOGIES The Fitter and Estimators Companion from Computers for Flooring This app has the fitters/estimators’ live diary, from which they can access all information related to the job such as plans, fit sheets, diagrams and any special instructions as well as guiding them to their destination via sat nav. The app allows two-way communication and job completion images, comments and a customer signature to be uploaded to the main Carman application. Visualmine from freetail limited Inspirational new software and touchscreen technology for retailers where customers can choose and view their perfect flooring from multiple manufacturers in their own rooms before they buy. With just a touch of the screen, they can quickly and simply either “upload a photo” of their room or choose from the included selection of template rooms. International Textile Flooring Academy The Flooring Academy provides for the study of all aspects of the yarn, carpet and rug manufacturing industries. Including a library of technical and marketing papers and reports covering all elements of a diverse industry. It also features a wide range of on-line training courses from leading industry experts. Carpet Care iFrame from WoolSafe A one-stop carpet care information hub online which manufacturers and retailers can embed on their website to look like their own advice but maintained and updated by WoolSafe. The iFrame contains advice, videos, a stain removal wizard and links to WoolSafe Approved products and Service Providers and carpet care helplines around the world.

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WINNERS • CATEGORY: ACCESSORIES

Ali Trims

INNOVATION GOLD AWARD WINNER 2019

Installing floors in your trims Stairrods have developed a new range of Tramline End Profiles, Tramline Transitions and Wrap Nosing’s for LVP on sticky underlay, WPC and Floating LVP.

Ali Wrap Nosing.

These new ranges look attractive and match the flooring exactly. Available in 4 finishes: Brass, Chrome, Antique and Black.

Ali Tramline Transition.

Ali Wrap Nosing and Ali Tramline End profile.

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www.stairrods.co.uk sales@stairrods.co.uk 01207 591176

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Product UZIN NC 111 BiColor by Uzin At UZIN we strive to make flooring installations simpler and quicker. Therefore have innovated UZIN NC 111 BiColor colour changing smoothing compound. UZIN NC 111 BiColor is an intelligent smoothing compound which changes colour to indicate when to install the floor covering. Thanks to the unique colour transformation flooring contractors can see when to install the floor covering as the colour changes from green (when wet) to salmon (when dry)! This saves fitters having to check the moisture and lets flooring contractors utilise the setting time productively. Problems related to premature installation are now consigned to the past. It has been developed in close cooperation with our customers to provide floor contractors with exceptional quality. This also ensures our products are reliable and produce outstanding results.

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Decibel by Interfloor With growing awareness of the requirement to create working and living spaces with good acoustics, Interfloor has introduced a unique, noise-reducing application, the Decibel Soundseal System, which is certified and extensively tested to European standards. Suitable for refurbishment and new build projects, the Decibel Soundseal System is an ideal solution for most acoustics problems associated with floor constructions. This innovative method involves installing synthetic rubber mats permanently into the sub-floor which creates excellent acoustics improvements and is a permanent solution to all the acoustics problems in the building regardless of the chosen flooring materials, now and in the future.

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INNOVATION GOLD AWARD WINNER 2019

SUPER SOFT CARPET SAVING SEA LIFE Sedna® carpet is soft, luxurious and durable. It is made with ECONYL® regenerated nylon, a yarn made from recycled waste material such as old carpets and abandoned fishing nets collected from the bottom of the sea. Sedna® thus helps to save thousands of beautiful sea creatures like sea turtles, dolphins and seals that will no longer get stuck in this lifethreatening waste. Moreover, Sedna® carpet has an ECO FusionBac textile back, made from 100% recycled PET plastic bottles.

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Retail Display Solutions Effective “shop in a shop” store concepts for your business

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Designed to maximise the carpet collections you have on show, delivering an exceptional shopping experience. Depending on your showroom size, the packages can easily convert any area into a well thoughtout and easy to understand shopping experience for consumers.

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WINNERS • CATEGORY: POINT-OF-SALE Pure Branding by SMG

INNOVATION GOLD AWARD WINNER 2019

SMG have always offered their members and suppliers ultimate flexibility in developing their businesses but nothing quite exemplifies this as much as their Pure branding concept. Designed to be a ‘pick‘n’mix’ option for members it gives the retailer everything they need to optimise their de-branded offer in store. The retailer can choose from a range of bespoke unitary and then choose from a basket of products which include some of the top selling ranges from the best suppliers in the industry. There is something for every retailer large or small – featuring carpet or LVT - they don’t even need to have a direct account with the supplier whose product they feature. With SMG introducing the brand new Pure Curtains offer at the Flooring Show in September, the concept is going from strength to strength.

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WOOLS OF NEW ZEALAND CHAMPIONING THE BENEFITS OF WOOL TO THE WORLD Telling the story of wool is one of the keys to its successful resurgence as the global fibre of choice, says Wools of New Zealand.

“British consumers are the biggest per capita consumers of wool carpets in the world so educating the retail sector there is a key focus for Wools of New Zealand.” It is with that idea in mind that Wools of New Zealand launched its new 12-part ‘wool benefits’ marketing program, re-introducing the world to what the company believes is an outstanding natural, sustainable and renewable fibre. Wools of New Zealand Executive Director Mark Shadbolt said the recently launched program had gained immediate traction. “The messages are simple, premised on the fundamentals of style, people and planet, backed by research to give front line retailers and others through the supply chain the confidence in promoting wool as a truly sustainable, naturally occurring fibre,” he said. The creativity of the approach was recognised with a flooring innovation award for marketing at this year’s National Flooring Innovation Awards at Harrogate in the UK. Mark said recognition in a key market like the UK was a great start. “British consumers are the biggest per capita consumers of wool carpets in the world so educating the retail sector there is a key focus for Wools of New Zealand. On a wider scale, there has been a significant increase in demand for certified wool and fully traceable products from brands looking for a trust mark for consumers so Wools of New Zealand wool ticks those boxes,” he said. Wools of New Zealand have long standing partnerships with many UK leading textile brands including manufacturer Ulster carpets. from The Stocklists

Andrew Gicquel, Retail Sales Manager at Ulster Carpets, said the company had worked in partnership with Wools of New Zealand for a number of years, notably to develop the popular Open Spaces Auckland, Queenstown and Wellington Stripe ranges. “It can be overwhelming for retailers to communicate the extensive range of benefits offered by wool but this marketing program has made the process both simple and effective. Combined with our own initiatives, this can only help create a better understanding of the many attributes and benefits of wool, providing retail staff and, ultimately, consumers with more confidence around selecting and buying wool-rich carpets.” Info.uk@woolsnz.com www.woolsnz.com October 2019 77

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INVINCIBLE CARPET & FLOORING

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

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Flooring is often accused of being a me-too market. But while those who copy try to keep up, the companies with ideas and imagination distinguish themselves as leaders who make a difference with every product they develop. In times of such economic and political uncertainty, businesses are often accused of sitting on their hands instead of investing for tomorrow. These awards have proved that flooring continues to have the appetite and ability to invest in its future. David Spragg, Editor of The Stocklists

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BUSINESS NEWS

NEWS Solar success for F Ball Carpet and flooring specialist, ‘Flooring by Henton’ opted for F. Ball and Co. Ltd.’s Stopgap 1200 Pro levelling compound and Styccobond F48 Plus high temperature grade vinyl adhesive to achieve a high quality LVT floor finish in the company’s own showroom; offering showroom visitors instant visual endorsement of the company’s workmanship and attention to detail. As well as requiring a perfectly smooth subfloor to optimise the aesthetic appearance of luxury vinyl planks, Flooring by Henton needed a vinyl adhesive that develops a high bond strength to hold the planks in place when subjected to very high temperatures, caused by solar gain through the showroom’s floor to ceiling windows.

Fast growing retail chain Tapi has shown its appetite to develop further with a £10m share placing – c £50m has now been raised from shareholders since the launch of the business in 2015 by Martin Harris, son of Carpetright founder Lord Harris of Peckham. Tapi currently has 130 stores nationwide. Retail parks continue to show some resilience in the latest footfall figures with a growth of 1% during August compared to the high street (down 1.9%) and shopping centres (down 2.2%) according to the BRC-Springboard Retail Sales Monitor. Year-on-year figures show UK retail footfall is down 1.3% overall. Consumer confidence for buying big-ticket items continues to take a hit from the headlines of political uncertainty with GfK’s Major Purchases Index dropping three points in July. “Until Brexit leaves the front pages — whenever that will be — consumers can be forgiven for feeling nervous not just about the wider economy but also about their financial situation,” said Joe Staton, client strategy director at GfK. Summer carpets imports showed nearly 2% growth despite a major slump in trading with the traditionally strong trading partner Belgium which was down 17% in the month of July. The growth came from India and China while Turkish imports nearly doubled. Year-to-date imports of carpets into the UK are 3.4% up. Shares in Carpetright rose sharply at the end of August on the news that its biggest investor Meditor was taking over Carpetright’s £40.7million revolving credit facility from previous lenders NatWest and AIB. The move was seen as a vote of confidence in the struggling retail chain and Meditor say they are in there long-term to support the business. Flooring wholesaler Kellars is growing fast with the merger into the business of two Northern distributors. MCA Floorwise of Morecambe and Floorwise (North East) of Chester-le-Street have become part of Stockport-based Kellars. “Kellars is undergoing an exciting period of growth and it’s great to be part of a group which is already now one of the largest independent flooring wholesalers in the UK,” says Andy Duce who has joined the group as a director.

The first point of action for contractors was to remove old carpet, LVT and wood floorcoverings from the 90m2 floor of the showroom. A moisture test was then conducted using a digital hygrometer, which indicated the relative humidity (RH) level of the subfloor was 55%. As the RH levels did not exceed the 75% maximum threshold, the application of a waterproof surface membrane was not required to prevent excess moisture potentially causing floor failure.

Dragon’s Den backs carpet fitter’s ‘hero’ product Manchester carpet fitter Tiernan MaCorkell has taken on the Dragons and won – securing substantial investment for an innovative tool to tackle fitting flooring around pipes. Tiernan appeared on the BBC2 Dragon’s Den show on September 8 with his pipeEasy invention and after initial reluctance from some Dragons, Sara Davies offered £41,000 for a 30% stake in the business. The pipeEasy tool, which has patents pending, is a unique surfacing measuring tool for both the DIYer and the experienced floor fitter. The simple and easy to use device allows

Contractors next applied Stopgap 1200 Pro levelling compound over the entire subfloor to create a perfectly smooth base for the receipt of floorcoverings. As well as being fast-drying and fast-setting, the two-component levelling compound can be used directly over old adhesive residues, without the need to prime beforehand, saving further time and meaning minimal disruption to customers during the showroom’s opening hours. The main area of the showroom has a large glass front, with the potential to cause solar gain and extreme temperatures. Therefore, F. Ball’s Styccobond F48 PLUS high temperature grade vinyl adhesive was selected to install wood-effect vinyl planks. Floorcoverings exposed to high temperatures can expand and contract significantly, which over time, can lead to tenting and gapping of vinyl planks and tiles. When cured, Styccobond F48 PLUS develops a high bond strength to hold floorcoverings firmly in place when exposed to extreme temperatures. Styccobond F48 PLUS also provides high initial grab to help prevent lateral movement of floorcoverings when placed into the adhesive, an advantage when working with vinyl tiles or planks. The adhesive is fast-drying, allowing floorcoverings to be installed in as little as five minutes after application, meaning the showroom could remain open to customers during the final installation of vinyl planks, whilst the majority of the refurbishment had been completed over a bank holiday weekend. T 01538 361 633 www.f-ball.co.uk from The Stocklists

its users to precisely cut around difficult pipework, giving a clean circular finish rather than a conventional typical square cut finish. Describing it as a “hero product”, multi-millionaire entrepreneur Sara Davies promised to drive it forward, also offering the capability to manufacture the tool more cheaply, as well as her well-proven marketing skills. “The potential for this is massive. I get it and I think it is fantastic,” she said. www.pipeeasy.com October 2019 79

RESIDENTIAL - WOVEN

DESIGN SECTOR - HAND KNOTTED RUG AWARD

Winner

Winner Floor Story - Marmalade Finalist Floor Story - Leopard in Gustav Second Finalist Amy Kent Bespoke Rugs - Jinka

Brintons Carpets - Perpetual Textures Collection Finalist Grosvenor Wilton - Metropolitan Marrakesh Second Finalist Ulster Carpets - Vescent - Linea RESIDENTIAL - FLATWEAVE Alternative Flooring - Wool Iconic Stripe - Simmone & Cassidy Finalist Roger Oates Design - The Borders Collection Second Finalist VM Carpet - Tuohi

BRITISH WOOL CARPET AWARD Winner Finalist

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RESIDENTIAL - TUFTED Winner Adam Carpets - Flare - Fresh Kiwi Finalist Crucial Trading - Wool Harbour Second Finalist Ulster Carpets - Terraen - Frond RESIDENTIAL - CREATIVE MARKETING INITIATIVE Winner Finalist

Ulster Carpets - Vescent - The Collection Grosvenor Wilton - Design Folio

INNOVATION - AWARD FOR INNOVATION IN WOOL CARPET OR RUG Winner Ulster Carpets - Terraen - Ryg Finalist Gaskell Woolrich - Marble Arch Second Finalist Alternative Flooring - Strawberry Meadow

Alternative Flooring - Waterlake Brockway Carpets - Padstow Llama Strata

HOMES & GARDENS - AWARD FOR DESIGN INNOVATION Winner Style Library - Morris & Co - Pimpernel Finalist Amy Kent Bespoke Rugs - Penguins Second Finalist Grosvenor Wilton - Greenhouse HOMES & ANTIQUES - RUG DESIGN OF THE YEAR Winner Finalist

Abigail Edwards - Seascape Style Library - Morris & Co Strawberry Thief Second Finalist Floor Story - Floor Story x Kitty Joseph - Chroma Primary COUNTRY HOMES & INTERIORS - BEST USE OF TEXTURE AND PATTERN FOR THE MODERN COUNTRY HOME Winner

Roger Oates Design - The Borders Collection - Pelham Finalist Flock Living - Earthy Autumn Second Finalist Cormar Carpets - Southwold

COMMERCIAL - CARPET DESIGN INSTALLATION OF THE YEAR

HALL OF FAME AWARD

Winner

Brockway Carpets - Shaun Lewis

Brintons Carpets - Kimpton Fitzroy Hotel, London Finalist Ulster Carpets - Abbey Hotel, Bath Second Finalist Brintons Carpets - Celebrity Edge DESIGN SECTOR - DESIGNER COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR Winner

Floor Story - Floor Story x Sebastien Wrong - Wrong Angle Finalist Alternative Flooring - Waterlake by Ella Doran and YSP for Alternative Flooring Second Finalist Floor Story - Floor Story x Kitty Joseph Chroma Primary

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Flooring Award Winners illustrate innovation, DESIGN SECTOR - HAND KNOTTED RUG AWARD quality and creativity. Brintons Carpets - Perpetual Textures Winner Floor Story - Marmalade

The wool flooringCollection industry gathered this week to receive Finalist Wilton - Rug recognition at theGrosvenor fourth Campaign for- Metropolitan Wool Carpet and Marrakesh Awards, held as part of The Flooring Show in Harrogate, North Yorkshire. Second Finalist Ulster Carpets - Vescent - Linea

The Campaign for Wool Patron, HRH The Prince of Wales, established the Awards in 2016 to highlight the diversity and breadth RESIDENTIAL - FLATWEAVE of quality in design, production, innovation and marketing across the Winner Alternative Flooring - Wool Iconic carpet and rug sector. Approximately 50% of wool from the UK and a significant proportion of New Zealand wool is used Stripe - Simmone & Cassidy in flooring. Finalist Designthe - The Borders This year’s awardsRoger clearly Oates demonstrated excellence of British brands manufacturing Collectionin the UK. There were over one hundredFinalist and twenty entries for twelve categories including some Second VM Carpet - Tuohi publication sponsored awards, which link the competition winners to consumer homes and interiors titles. RESIDENTIAL - TUFTED The winner of the British Wool Carpet Award, which highlights the best showcase of the natural features- of British wool, was Winner Adam Carpets Flare - Fresh KiwiAlternative Flooring with Waterlake – a bespoke created by designer Ella Finalist Crucial Tradingrunner - Wool Harbour Doran using wool from the sheep at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park. Second Finalist Ulster Carpets - Terraen - Frond Graham Clark, Director of Marketing at British Wool said “Waterlake showcases a great local manufacturing story. Part RESIDENTIAL - CREATIVE MARKETING INITIATIVE of a collection of bespoke products created by designer Ella Doran using natural biodegradable materials- from the land, Winner Ulster Carpets - Vescent The Collection Waterlake is trulyGrosvenor British throughout the Folio raw materials Finalist Wilton–-from Design to the designer to the manufacturer.” Other winners included Brintons Carpets, which scooped two INNOVATION - AWARD FOR INNOVATION IN WOOL prizes – Residential Woven with the Perpetual Textures Collection CARPET OR RUG and Commercial Carpet Design of the Year with the Kimpton Fitzroy Hotel, London. Winner Ulster Carpets - Terraen - Ryg

Finalist Gaskell Woolrich - Marble Arch Second Finalist Alternative Flooring - Strawberry Meadow

Finalist Storyin- Leopard Gustav Three winners wereFloor celebrated the specialinsponsored Second Finalist Amy Kent Bespoke - Jinka categories – Style Library won the HomesRugs & Gardens Award with Morris & Co’s Pimpernel, Abigail Edwards scooped the Homes

& AntiquesWOOL category with Seascape, and Roger Oates Design BRITISH CARPET AWARD

won the Country Homes & Interiors Award with Pelham from The

Winner Borders Collection.Alternative Flooring - Waterlake Finalist Brockway Carpets - Padstow The Awards also include the Hall of Llama Strata Fame category, which recognises a leading carpet industry professional

for their FOR career-long commitment. HOMES & GARDENS - AWARD DESIGN This year, Shaun Lewis (pictured left) INNOVATION was recognised for long-standing

Winner Style Library - Morris CoWool - Pimpernel commitment to& the Carpet Finalist Amy Kent Bespoke Rugs Sales - Penguins Industry. Currently Director at Brockway Shaun celebrates Second Finalist Grosvenor WiltonCarpets, - Greenhouse

a long, successful career with three of the foremost carpet manufacturers in HOMES & ANTIQUES - RUG DESIGN OF THE YEAR Kidderminster, also serving on the board of The Carpet Foundation. Winner Abigail Edwards - Seascape

Finalist Styleare Library - Morris &passion Co - for “Hall of Fame winners chosen for their wool’s environmental excellence, for demonstrating industry Strawberry Thief influence and impact, the-commitment grow and Second Finalist Floorwith Story Floor Story to x Kitty shape the wool industry,” Peter Ackroyd, COO of The Joseph - Chroma Primary Campaign for Wool said.

“The standard of all the entries was exceptionally high again this

COUNTRY HOMES & INTERIORS - BEST USE OF year, and the judging panel had some tough decisions to make! TEXTURE FORofTHE The AwardsAND are a PATTERN real show-case high standards on all fronts, MODERN COUNTRY HOME and everyone involved should feel very proud.” Winner

Roger Oates Design - The Borders Collection - Pelham Finalist Flock Living - Earthy Autumn Second Finalist Cormar Carpets - Southwold

COMMERCIAL - CARPET DESIGN INSTALLATION OF THE YEAR

HALL OF FAME AWARD

Winner

Brockway Carpets - Shaun Lewis

Brintons Carpets - Kimpton Fitzroy Hotel, London Finalist Ulster Carpets - Abbey Hotel, Bath Second Finalist Brintons Carpets - Celebrity Edge British Wool Carpet Award Alternative Flooring, Waterlake

Residential Woven Brintons Carpets, the Perpetual Textures Collection

DESIGN SECTOR - DESIGNER COLLABORATION OF THE YEAR

Commercial Carpet Design of the Year Brintons Carpets, Kimpton Fitzroy Hotel, London

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Homes & Gardens Award Style Library, Morris & Co – Pimpernel

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Homes & Antiques Award Abigail Edwards, Seascape

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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 2019 - October 7-20 MAKE A DIFFERENCE - CHOOSE WOOL The annual Wool Week experiences which run over two weeks, involves the whole wool industry in events and activities, these include: fashion, carpets and interiors key industry experts, retailers, brands, tailors, designers, craft individuals and groups involved in workshops.

Weaving the Future is an exhibition of film, photography and artefacts at Salts Mill in Yorkshire

Wool Stair Art was launched by Alternative Flooring ahead of Wool Week, with design in collaboration with Margo Selby

WOOL AS A PLANET FRIENDLY FIBRE The campaign will continue its consumer education programme to highlight wool as a planet friendly fibre, and to ensure consumers are aware of its natural fibre attributes, benefits and biodegradable properties in the ocean and the land. The focus, through the Point of Sale messaging, will be to invite consumers to ‘Make A Difference – Choose Wool’ for apparel and interiors, or through the new ‘Wool is’ branding campaign for carpets to highlight wool’s natural performance properties in carpets. By the choices we make, we can all make a small difference and accumulatively this can only help the plastic issue we are facing globally.

Every year sheep produce a new fleece; making wool a natural, renewable fibre source. Wool has inherent natural biodegradable properties in the land and ocean to benefit the planet which is choking from waste plastic, man-made and micro-fibres. We can all make a difference by choosing wool to help safeguard the planet for future generations.

Ella Doran’s Fleece to Floor and Sheep to Seat concept at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park. The Seating fabric was created in collaboration with Camira fabrics.

The events started in Yorkshire at Salts Mill with an exhibition from Tim Smith Photography, Weaving the Future is an exhibition of film, photography and artefacts that explores how Britain’s textile industry is being reinvented for the 21st century. It demonstrates the link between our analogue and digital worlds, showing how the binary systems that once drove textile looms led to the development of computer programming. With a number of brands working on sheep to product strategy, that is seen through Wool Week product launches. Events and product launches leading up to Wool Week include a competition being run by Carpetright, styling events in store around the UK by Brora owner Victoria Stapleton, wool Stair Art launched by Alternative Flooring (above right) and collaborations with Margo Selby, Jamie Watkins and Tom Kennedy of Divine Savages, and Ella Doran with the Fleece to Floor and Sheep to Seat concept (below left) at the Yorkshire Sculpture Park. There are special Wool Week screenings of the new Shaun the Sheep film Farmageddon from Aardman and special screening for patients across 6 hospital locations in the UK along with the charity Medi-cinema and Studio Canal. A short animation film has been created along with The Woolmark Company that is being used as an education platform for wool’s Super Natural Benefits.

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The Campaign for Wool - a showcase of quality

Southwold by Cormar Carpet Company Harbour by Crucial Trading Harbour is a bright fresh striped design made from 100% wool. This tight loop pile carpet is available in nine vibrant yet contemporary colours. Suitable for high traffic areas such as stairs and living spaces, this new design looks stunning when finished with one of their borders to create a bespoke rug.

Southwold is Cormar’s latest new wool loop pile carpet, available in two designs – a popular textured style and a contemporary level option, in eight grey and neutral shades. Produced using 100% New Zealand Wool in a moth resistant two ply yarn, enabling a cleaner, brighter effect for lighter shades. Ideal for traditional or modern homes, it is available in both 4 and 5 metre widths.

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Waterlake, Quirky range by Alternative Flooring

Cormo/Rya by Telenzo Carpets

Alternative Flooring has collaborated with designer Ella Doran and Yorkshire Sculpture Park to create an original new pattern for the Quirky collection of runners. Ella drew inspiration from the lake at the YSP to create her ‘Waterlake’ design which has been expertly woven in British wool on axminster looms in Wilton by Alternative Flooring uniting traditional craft and contemporary design. Composition 100% wool, 69cm wide. T01264 335111 www.alternativeflooring.com

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Telenzo Carpets presents two new wool ranges with comfort & durability in mind. The use of New Zealand wool and a 4 ply construction are a perfect combination. Cormo has a distinctive rib design and Rya has a more sophisticated look, offering something a little different. Made with 100% undyed wool, both ranges come in five shades and are available in both 4m and 5m widths. T 01422 37 44 17

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Wilton Royal Balmoral by Abingdon Flooring In a collection of 10 heather shades including wide-ranging greys and modern tones of beige, Wilton Royal Balmoral from Abingdon Flooring moves firmly into the colour palette made popular by man-made yarns. Made in Britain and featuring an 80% wool melt-bond blend for a pinpoint finish and lasting definition, Balmoral’s cut-pile twist is an elegant look that’s suitable for use throughout the home. The carpets feature Soft Fleece Bac for easier fitting and a discernibly softer feel on samples, helping to make its wool-rich blend even more tempting. In 40oz and 50oz Deluxe qualities and 2.5m, 4m and 5m widths; the carpet is bringing wool back to homes across the country. T 01424 655 694 www.abingdonflooring.co.uk

Flare by Adam Carpets Flare is a tonal herringbone in 10 feel good colourways that slot into the trend ‘all geometric’ perfectly. The understated simplicity of the design makes it a perfect backdrop to any room. The exciting colour palette of the range lends itself to a broad spectrum of life and interior styles. Made in Kidderminster using premium UK wool and available in 4m & 5m widths. T 01562 829966 www.adamcarpets.co.uk

New Ayrshire by Kingsmead British Wool. Quality Assured.

Introducing New Ayrshire – Kingsmead has relaunched its popular wool twist Ayrshire with 12 brand new colours of grey and stony shades to meet consumer trends.

The British Wool Collection is a new retail display designed to showcase British Wool accredited carpet manufacturers. Clearly communicating the benefits of buying British wool, the display also includes a hands on feature designed to showcase its natural resilience in carpets.

With the total number increasing to twenty fashionable colours Ayrshire is now made from 80% New Zealand Wool, 15% polypropylene and 5% Kingloc polyester. This is now a premier quality carpet made in two weights 40oz and 50oz and available in both 4 and 5m widths, making it an ideal choice for today’s living.

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Riverline from ITC Natural Luxury Flooring Riverline from ITC Natural Luxury Flooring is a fine example of innovative development, achieving a high definition textured cable rib design, constructed using 100% 6-ply New Zealand wool, with the benefit of Ceneva action backing which is VOC free.

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Riverline, 5metre wide, is at home in both residential and general commercial locations and the 6 sharp colours will appeal to those seeking a wool carpet that delivers on performance and good looks. A made to measure rug service is also available, up to a maximum width of 500cm

A comprehensive collection of 100% wool, loop pile carpets in an extensive array of organic colours. The Auckland, Queenstown and Wellington Stripe ranges are composed entirely of Laneve wool, produced under the strictest ethical, animal welfare and environmental standards. Customers can trace the wool in each carpet back to the farm where it was produced via Wools of New Zealand.

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Penthouse Carpets Penthouse has added fresh new shades to Prism, its best selling wool rich carpet, to complement both contemporary and classic interiors. Presented in ten jewel rich fine heather tones, this beautiful, vibrant cut pile carpet will breathe new life into any room of the home.

Brontë Saxony/Velvet by Brontë Carpets

Available in 40oz and 50oz options, and guaranteed full 4m and 5m widths; Prism offers a great choice of affordable colours and superb performance, without compromise.

Brontë Saxony/Velvet is a high quality 100% Wool range that is available in 11 different pile weights. The range offers 60 standard colours (shown here in Damson) or customers can choose any custom colour via a special dye service. Brontë manufacture ANY width from 0.5m up to an incredible 12m wide with no joins/no waste and can even make to plan shapes to further reduce waste.

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Provenance by Cavalier Carpets

Quintessential Twist by Hugh Mackay

Provenance is a tufted loop pile in three subtle, linear designs and nine colourways, reflecting the rugged Yorkshire Dales landscape. This carpet is made in the UK from 3-ply, 100% natural British Swaledale yarns to rate as an extra heavy domestic quality and it is available in 4m & 5m widths.

Quintessential Twist is a superb 3ply satin twist carpet. Made from the finest New Zealand wool, QT has been designed and crafted with quality in mind. Double sheared for that unbeatable underfoot comfort and a colour palette developed with the help of industry leading interior designers. QT has it all!

T 01254 268000

T 01429 892555

www.cavaliercarpets.co.uk

Tudor Twist by Victoria Carpets What could be more Distinctly Victoria, than the beautifully crafted flagship collection, Tudor Twist. In 42 tones from subtle beiges and greys to bold statement colours. This 80% Wool, 20% Polypropylene range is available in 40oz, 50oz and 60oz weights as well as 4 and 5 metre widths. To co-ordinate with the splash of colour, you will find 6 complimentary loop stripes. As a 35oz and 100% Wool, you really are spoilt for choice. T 01562 749300

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Wools of New Zealand Telling the story of wool is one of the keys to its successful resurgence as the global fibre of choice. Wools of New Zealand has launched the â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;Wool Benefitsâ&#x20AC;&#x2122; programme, aimed at re-introducing the world to the sustainable and renewable fibre. The campaign offers simple honest messages based on the fundamentals of style, people and planet, backed by research, to give front line retailers and others throughout the supply chain the confidence in promoting wool. T 01943 603888 www.woolsnz.com

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Flooring factsheet from Interfloor Luxury underfoot

Interfloor’s underlay recognised at first National Flooring Innovation Awards Interfloor was proud to have its products recognised in the inaugural National Flooring Innovation Awards, demonstrating its commitment to delivering new and exciting creations into an increasingly competitive marketplace.

Winner Underlay: Tredaire Palladium

The awards scheme is designed to celebrate the ideas, imagination and innovation driving the UK flooring industry to new heights. There were over 100 submissions in categories ranging from carpets to underlay to version point-of-sale. Solid blue

Interfloor introduced its highest density PU underlay range in response to market demand for firmer and more luxurious products suitable for use in all areas of the home.

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In the underlay category, one of Interfloor’s new class of Premium High Density (PHD) products Tredaire Palladium was named a winner. Interfloor’s Sales Director Gary Cowley said: “We are absolutely delighted to have received this accolade and recognition for our commitment to innovation. It really strengthens Interfloor’s reputation as an inventor of quality flooring products.”

One of the three products in the PHD range, Tredaire Palladium 10mm was recently relaunched in response to customer feedback. Tredaire Palladium 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. It has superior heat insulation properties ‘Gold’ version and high acoustic ratings to reduce noise. It has a nominal density of 180kg/m3 and offers superior protection for carpets that is longer lasting and better Use restricted to ‘Innovation Gold’ performing. winners only Palladium is also made from 100 per cent recycled foam, giving it excellent “green” credentials. Gold colour is The National Flooring Innovation Awards were sponsored by industry magazine The Stocklists and CMYK 0.9.100.0 designed to be different from the usual ranked prize schemes, setting out to identify products and RGB 255.233.0 services that are genuinely new and exceptional. For further information, please visit www.interfloor.com

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Flooring factsheet Underlay In a tight market for margins, underlay for carpet and hard flooring offers retailers one of the best opportunities to add value to every sale – with good profitability, trade-up potential once benefits are understood and high customer satisfaction levels. The Carpet Foundation and its Consumer Code of Practice approved by the Trading Standards Institute (TSI) recommend that new carpet underlay is bought with every new carpet.

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

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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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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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Fading on Wool

Carpets made from wool can and do fade in use. The degree of fade can vary depending on the colour chosen and the local conditions to which the carpet is subjected. Fading can be caused by exposure to ultra violet light which is found in daylight, but is accelerated when sunlight shines directly onto the carpet. This has the effect of lightening or “Bleaching” the colour just as exposure to sunlight will lighten human hair. Wool is after all animal hair. Protection should be given to carpets exposed to such conditions just as you would protect other furniture or fabrics. A complaint on fading would be considered justified if it failed to meet the required shade standard when tested to the British Standard BS1006 (1990).

Soiling

Soiling is usually the result of some local condition to which the carpet has been subjected to, or maintenance, or lack of maintenance programme. There is nothing we as manufacturers can do to prevent soiling in use. There are several types of soiling which are quite common: Spillages - Liquids such as soft drinks, cordials or any drink which contains sugar, particularly hot drinks, is likely to leave a stain. In such instances, professional help should be sought.

Colour matching

Carpets are produced in batches - known as creels - and usually each batch produces between 500m2 - 3000m2 in a single width, depending on the creel size. Whilst the recipe used by the dyer remains constant, and is followed to the letter, in each separate production the colour reproduction will vary from batch to batch. However production is matched back to the original or master sample to ensure that the colour remains ‘within a commercial tolerance’. This process if not an exact science and a commercial tolerance is subjective but nevertheless is usually the professional judgement of the head dyer based on his/her experience.

Shampoo - if incorrectly applied, can leave sticky soap residues in the fibres which can result in the soiling reappearing quite rapidly. Dust - which is carried on draughts can soil carpets in various ways, apart from the obvious soiled edges, at gaping skirting boards for instance, dark lines appearing on surface might suggest airborne dust vacuum-drawn through poorly fitted floorboards. Sometimes the shape of floorboards can be seen quite clearly. Air borne dust sometimes shows itself as spots on the carpet, this is due to the air carried on a draught under the carpet escaping through minute holes both in the underlay and the carpet, leaving dust deposited on the pile much like a filter action. In such installations, the use of a lining paper is essential as a preventative measure.

A greater level of tolerance is required on blended colours (Heathers etc). To ensure perfect colour matching it is advisable that a single width be used in any installation requiring exact colour matching.

It is the responsibility of the retailer to advise the consumer when the carpet is measured of any poorly fitting doors, skirtings, or floorboards and the consumers responsibility to ensure any remedial work to seal draughts, is carried out before the carpet is fitted, if a resulting complaint is to be avoided.

N.B. Carpets which are laid with the pile travelling in different directions, even though they be from the same batch will appear not to match. For further information please check with the manufacturers recommendations.

Static

Sprouting

Occasionally an odd tuft or two can work its way to the surface and stand proud of the rest of the pile. This is probably due to one end of the tuft being longer than the other i.e. J shaped tuft instead of V shaped. Remedial action merely requires that the offending tufts be scissor trimmed level with the rest of the pile. They should never be pulled out.

Carpets do not produce static but like other household fabrics and objects have the capacity to store it. Static is caused by the build up of static electricity upon personnel in a dry environment and is discharged when a person makes contact with an object which can conduct electricity (i.e. door handle or filing cabinets, etc). The static charges will vary in intensity depending upon the individual, air humidity and the contact materials. Static is more usually associated with synthetic materials as they do not retain moisture very well but it can and does occur with wool in very dry room conditions. Preventative measures include the introduction of moisture into the room or in situ carpet treatment. THE STOCKLISTS October 2019

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Flattening

Flattening will occur as a result of traffic which eventually flattens the pile particularly in the main areas of use. All pile fabrics will flatten to greater or lesser degree dependant on the amount of traffic to which it is subjected and the construction (tuft density/pile fibre/height/weight) of the product concerned.

Shading

Shading occurs because the pile of the carpet has become crushed, flattened or brushed in a different direction to the natural lie of the pile whilst in situ. This causes light reflection at differing angles resulting in the creation of light and dark patches on the carpet. This will occur on all pile fabrics but can be more noticeable on plainer carpets because the shadows created by pile pressure will not be disguised by a heavy pattern or design.

Pile Reversal

Like shading, this occurs when the pile or nap of the carpet changes direction and thus reflects light at different angles showing the effects of shading which can become permanent. It is also described as ‘watermarking’. This can happen to every carpet construction be it Axminster, Wilton, Tufted, Hand Woven, Persian, Chinese, Indian or even Coir Matting. Like shading it can be more apparent on plain carpet because heavy patterns can disguise the effects. It can occur quite quickly after installation. A tremendous amount of research has been carried out over many years by many institutes to determine the cause of this phenomenon but none of it has proved conclusive.

Shedding

All cut pile carpets will lose short fibre, which is created during production when spun yarn is cut for tuft formation. These fibres fall onto the surface of the pile and appear as ‘fluff’. The effect varies with yarn type and may be removed without detrimental effect upon the carpet by vacuum cleaning. This excess fibre is only a small fraction of the total fibre contained in the carpet.

Indentations

When a carpet is subjected to a heavy point load, such as under the legs of furniture, it is unreasonable to expect the carpet not to indent. Usually, the longer the load is in place, the longer will be the time for the pile to recover. In the case of very heavy loads in place for a considerable time, the recovery time can be very considerable. It must be remembered that it is not only the pile of the carpet that becomes indented. The underlay will also indent and the backing of the carpet may also distort into the indentation in the underlay. Some underlay’s will recover well and some less well depending upon their composition, thickness, density etc. The use of cups below furniture legs can spread the load and the net result is a larger area of less deeply indented carpet. The ability of a carpet to recover from a heavy static load can be measured in the laboratory, using the test method described in BS 4939 and many manufacturers will have data on this aspect of carpet performance. In this test the carpet is loaded for 24 hours and the degree of recovery is measured after 1 hour and 24 hours. Since there are so many different underlay’s however, it is very rare for the recovery from a heavy static load to be evaluated on carpet and underlay.

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

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

Pulling Loops

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Pulled loops occur only in looped pile carpet where one or more loops in the continuous pile is pulled through the primary backing of the carpet. This is usually due to some local condition, possibly some sharp object which has caught in a loop in situ and has resulted in a pull. Pulled loops are easily dealt with by trimming the offending end level with the rest of the pile. They should not be left as this could result in further loops being pulled and developing into a ladder. THE STOCKLISTS October 2019

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

Installation

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

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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

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

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

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

• Ensure you understand the financial arrangements,

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

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

• Review all the extra benefits and services to see

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• 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.acgcarpets.com Contact: Richard Moore Tel: 01942 825520 richard@acgcarpets.com

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

ne of the key reasons to join a buying group is to O benefit from the discounts they negotiate as a bulk buyer from manufacturers. The way discounts and rebates are passed on to members varies between groups so make sure it’s absolutely clear how this will be done. You’ll need to work out how this compares with discounts you have already negotiated locally with preferred suppliers. Access professional services • Business and financial services • IT and internet support • Training and workshops • Professional bodies Some buying groups offer an excellent range of other services which may be valuable to your business. Financial services include invoice factoring, credit, loans and insurance. Some of the more sophisticated groups offering marketing packages, software systems to help you run your business operations and customised websites ready to use. Relationships with professional and training organisations can also offer discounts. THE STOCKLISTS October 2019

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 Sam Bradley Tel: 0121 683 1426 sam.bradley@flooringone.co.uk

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

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Area Sales Manager Victoria Carpets are seeking to recruit an enthusiastic, results driven individual to strengthen the UK sales force. We have one vacancy for an Area Sales Manager

Abingdon Flooring is one of the leading carpet manufacturers in the UK with some of the most recognisable brands in the industry, supplying quality carpets to the retail, contract and wholesale trade in the UK. We are currently enjoying an unprecedented level of growth and therefore are looking for enthusiastic individuals who can help develop the full potential of these established areas. The ideal candidates will be tenacious, organised and professional with a willingness to develop and will have knowledge of the trade from retail or territory sales experience, however we do encourage applicants from other industries who are keen to get a foothold in this fantastic trade. An above average salary, car, phone and unlimited commission package is available together with the benefits you would expect from a blue chip company. These roles are for a flooring industry insider who knows these regions and the potential that can be realised as well as somebody who wishes to develop a fantastic long term career within our team. Please send your CV and covering letter summarising your relevant skills and experience to: Laura Phillips – HR Assistant, Abingdon Flooring, Pen-y-fan Park, Newbridge, Gwent. NP11 3XG Or via email to laura.phillips@abingdonflooring.co.uk Closing date of 25th October 2019

Area – Essex, North, West London and Middlesex The ideal candidate must be able to demonstrate: The ability to build and maintain strong customer service relationships Be self-motivated The ability to multi task, manage time effectively and produce IT based data on time every time Display a ‘can do’ positive attitude At least 2 years of residential based customer facing sales experience. Benefits of the role include a competitive basic salary, commission, company car, phone, tablet and expenses.

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Applicants should send a CV and a covering letter to: Frances Brewer.

Email: frances.brewer@victoriacarpets.com

BY APPOINTMENT TO HER MAJESTY THE QUEEN CARPET MANUFACTURERS VICTORIA CARPETS KIDDERMINSTER

BY APPOINTMENT TO HER MAJESTYTHE QUEEN CARPET MANUFACTURERS VICTORIA CARPETS

SALES REPRESENTATIVES For West Yorkshire & North West Including their Surrounding Areas

ARTIFICIAL GRASS SALES AGENTS WANTED We are looking for Sales Agents for many parts of the UK (West & East Midlands, Yorkshire, the North East, Scotland, Wales, East of England, North London, the South West and the M4 corridor).

Company Car + Pension + Mobile 2 years sales experience in carpets and flooring (Required) An independent distributor of carpets, flooring and accessories based in Lancashire, Floors N Carpets Ltd is a major name in the flooring industry supplying retailers across the country. As a growing company we are searching to expand our current sales team with two Sales Representatives to cover West Yorkshire and the North West areas. The Sales Representatives will manage existing accounts working to increase their sales figures and obtain new accounts accumulating our customer base in their area. The candidates will be able to identify and assess customer potential, needs and requirements in accordance with our various products and ranges in order to excel their business.

We have a fantastic new collection of very competitive products, covering all the important price points for volume business as well as premium products for grass specialists, flooring retailers and timber merchants.

The successful candidates will be a self driven and determined individuals who will exude confidence when building and maintaining integral relationships with customers, be enthusiastic and ambitious so as to represent the high achieving mindset of the company, with a previous working history in carpets and flooring that reflects strong sales and business growth.

Please contact Angelos at angelos@firstlawn.co.uk or ring 07907919229

Mr Paul Smith Floors N Carpets Ltd, Gate Street, Blackburn. BB1 3AH Strictly no recruitment agencies please.

Applicants should send a comprehensive CV with a covering letter highlighting how skills and experience are relevant to requirements of the job position to:

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SITUATIONS VACANT

Sales Executive

Competitive Package includes Salary + Commission + Car An opportunity has arisen for the right person to join our Retail Sales Team in the following territory:

Scotland

The ideal candidate should reside in the territory and be able to demonstrate the essential drive and commitment to produce the highest levels of customer service to our existing customer base whilst being able to identify and develop new opportunities to grow the business of this dynamic and vibrant company. Experience with both woven and tufted products is preferable but not essential. Applicants should possess the skills and disciplines necessary for the successful management of this important sales area. Requests for an application form should be made in your own hand to:

Mr. Hans Lowe (Retail Sales Director)

FOR SALE

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Cavalier CA R P ETS

Dixon Street, Blackburn, Lancashire, BB2 1TX. Tel: 01254 268000 Fax:01254 268001 www.cavaliercarpets.co.uk

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