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Flooring factsheet Carpet types TUFTED

WOVEN

With advances in manufacturing technology, 95% of all carpet produced today is tufted. It takes about an hour to make a roll of carpet that might take eight hours to weave. To make tufted carpet, hundreds of yarn-threaded needles are pushed through the primary backing fabric to form loops or tufts, which may be left as is or cut. A heavy adhesive coating is applied to hold the tufts in place and a secondary backing is usually glued on for strength and stability. A wide variety of styles and textures can then be created using various techniques.

Woven carpet may be in a tiny minority of today’s production but still produces some of the finest carpets which are used for prestigious installations. Axminster • The pile of the carpet is inserted into the backing as it is woven and cut to length, creating U-shaped tufts to give a velvety surface. The process locks in the fibre to create a carpet of high durability and performance retention as well as a luxury feel. The process allows for intricate designs and colours to be used – although modern trends mean that the traditional patterned axminster has given way to current fashion trends for plain carpets.

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

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

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

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

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

ends blend together which then further enhances the overall finish. These carpets tend to ‘shade’ with heavy use. Footprints show easily and the colour looks different from place to place because fibres lying in different directions reflect the light differently. A luxury for occasional rooms.

CUT PILE Freize • Frieze (pronounced free-say) carpets are similar to saxony, but the yarns are more tightly twisted and should always be heat set. They have a dense, low pile surface which creates a coarse, pebbly texture. Frieze carpets are very durable and hide footprints, dust and dirt, which makes them suitable for heavy traffic areas.

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

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

Shag pile • Shag pile has varied in popularity. The pile is up to 50mm long and the texture is casual and loose but the surface flattens easily and lacks durability.

Twist • The popular twist carpet is the cut-pile standard. The yarn is tightly twisted and often heatset to retain this feature and the result is a versatile, textured finish that is ideal for plain colours. Velvet • Velvet textures (sometimes called ‘velour’ or ‘plush’) all have a level surface pile of approx 5mm to 10mm height, which is then sheared to give a smooth finish. With very little twist in the yarn, the

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

Tip Sheared

Level Loop

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

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

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

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

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

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

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maintenance • cleaning • spot removal • protection • inspection

General Rules for Spot Removal

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Treatments 1.

Blot with white kitchen roll or paper tissues

Vacuum clean

Cold water

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

Warm water

• Scoop up or scrape off solids

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

WOOLSAFE-approved carpet shampoo solution (diluted)

WOOLSAFE-approved spot remover for water-based stains

WOOLSAFE-approved spot remover for greasy/oily stains

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

Absorbent paper or paper tissue and hot iron

Chewing gum remover (solvent or freeze type)

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10. Nail varnish remover or acetone 11. White spirit or turpentine substitute 12. Surgical spirit (ethyl alcohol or ethanol)

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

14. Rub gently with coarse sand paper

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

15. WOOLSAFE-approved disinfectant or deodorizer

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

16. Rust remover

13. Rub with a coin

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

More Difficult Spots Spot or stain

Easy Spots

Try 1st Try 2nd Try 3rd

Artificially coloured drinks 3

Bleach

C/heating radiator fluid

Coffee

Spot or stain

Try 1st Try 2nd Try 3rd

Blood

Felt-tip pen

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Burn/scorch marks

Furniture polish

Butter

Glue/adhesive (plastic base)10

Candle wax

Chewing gum

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Ink (fountain)

Ink (ballpoint pen)

Lipstick

Cola

Milk

Cream

Nail varnish

Egg

Paint (oil)

Rust

Soot

Tar (asphalt)

Urine (fresh stain)

Urine (old stain)

Fruit juice

Gravy and sauces

Herbal tea

Metal polish

Mustard

Oil and grease

Paint (emulsion)

Shoe polish

Tea

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Vomit

Red wine

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

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

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

Flooring factsheet Buying Groups Why join? www.greendalecarpets.co.uk Contact: Rob Harding Tel: 01432 852000 Fax: 01432 852005 rharding@greendalecarpets.co.uk

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

Buying groups have been a highly successful feature of the floor retailing scene in the last decade or so, giving independents the extra edge they need to compete effectively with the retail park chains. More than 1000 retailers are now members of one of the several buying groups which operate in our sector and the numbers are slowly, but steadily growing. While the benefits of bulk buying power are self-evident, the resistance to the buying group concept among nonmembers appears to be centred on fears of surrendering some control to a committee – and most particularly compromising long-established relationships and negotiated terms with current suppliers. The bottom line is the bottom line. A retailer selling across a broad range of products is likely to improve margins within a buying group – but you don’t need a leap of faith to join up. Ask the buying groups for answers...

www.smg-group.co.uk Contact: David Lewis Tel: 0118 932 3832 info@smg-group.co.uk

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

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 •

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

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

• Check out the product ranges offered including the www.flooringone.co.uk Contact: Glenn Harding Tel: 0121 683 1426 glenn.harding@flooringone.co.uk

Increase margins • Group purchases to get beneficial rates • Rebates • Exclusive higher-margin products • Special promotions One of the key reasons to join a buying group is to benefit from the discounts they negotiate as a bulk buyer from manufacturers. The way discounts and rebates are passed on to members varies between groups so make sure it’s absolutely clear how this will be done. You’ll need to work out how this compares with discounts you have already negotiated locally with preferred suppliers. Increase sales

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

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

of the committee

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Key benefits

own-label options and the UK/European mix

• Ensure you understand any rules that may limit your

• Business services • Financial services • IT and internet support • Training and workshops • Professional bodies

Some buying groups offer an excellent range of other services which may be valuable to your business. Financial services include invoice factoring, credit, loans and insurance. Some of the more sophisticated groups offering marketing packages, software systems to help you run your business operations and customised websites ready to use. Relationships with professional and training organisations can also offer discounts. Network with other independents

• Members-only exhibitions with preferred manufacturers

• Regular meetings • Regional workshops • Supplier presentations • Helpline

A lot of retailers enjoy the buying group environment of being independent but not alone out there on the High Street. Groups hold regular meetings and some have their own trade shows, regional meetings and workshops to help you develop your business. The network gives you someone to call when you need advice on, for example, an unusual installation, a technical consumer complaint, legal issue or business dilemma.

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Featured buying group this month: Flooring One Grow your Profit Margins. At Flooring One we understand the costs that go with running a business. It is your business; it is your biggest asset and our aim is to provide support and services to help you grow your SALES and PROFITS. We do not interfere in your business we support you! Not only do you have the financial strength of a 200 strong flooring group behind you, you also have access to product and buying information, offers, marketing, rebates and genuine exclusivity. AIS/Flooring One has had a name and reputation in the flooring industry for over 30 years and is renowned for the quality of its members all over the UK. If you want to be part of the best join Flooring One.

The Flooring Show, held annually in Solihull, is a key event, offering members a valuable opportunity to meet each other, leading manufacturers, ancillary suppliers and, of course, the Flooring One team.

Maximum buying power, increased profits. Our collective buying power means that major flooring manufacturers are attracted to do business with our members and on some of the best cost price and settlement terms available, often with annual rebates. Our centralised payment of accounts system guarantees regular payments to suppliers and your administration is greatly reduced. Our experienced in-house team also source exclusive products and develop own label ranges to display alongside manufacturer’s brands, precluding direct price comparison and consequential profit reductions. What’s more, our merchandising team are constantly in the field supporting your business and the superb display stands available from Flooring One.

Marketing support. It’s not easy for an independent retailer to match the sheer marketing power of a national retail network. That’s why Flooring One developed an annual Member’s Marketing manual. Containing everything from an image library, templates and headlines, to complete colour advertisements for seasonal campaigns. The manual comes with easy to follow instructions and CD’s allowing members to create their own individual yet highly professional campaigns.

If you are interested in finding out more about Flooring One and all of the other services available to members please contact GLENN HARDING Cranmore Park, Cranmore Avenue, Shirley, Solihull, B90 4LF TEL: 0121 683 1426 FAX 0121 713 4451 EMAIL glenn.harding@flooringone.co.uk www.flooringone.co.uk THE STOCKLISTS September 2012

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

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But 50% of carpet is still sold without new underlay! Retailers should create an assumption that new underlay is always required, the only decision is which type. It’s also a good target-setter for sales staff. Setting up in-store demonstrations so customers can walk on samples with different grades of underlay and feel the difference has shown excellent results – some manufacturers offer point-of-sale units. www.numa-online.co.uk

Benefits

Types

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

Sponge rubber The market’s most popular underlay is available in flat or waffle patterns in a wide range of weights for different applications. It performs well for comfort and has a durable spring retention. PU (polyurethane) foam PU foam is a relative newcomer to the market, typically made from recycled foam offcuts. The foam provides excellent comfort and performance levels with lots of thickness options and densities – and its light weight helps handling. The product can be re-cycled again after use. Crumb rubber Flat and dense, crumb rubber is good for heavy footfall - offering maximum protection but a little less comfort (and very good over stair nosings). Laminate underlay There’s still an opportunity to sell underlay with laminate flooring, improving the acoustic performance of the floor and helping the boards float above any imperfections in the sub-surface. Combination A rubber crumb base with a felt top layer offers a good combination of protection, durability and comfort. It also allows carpet with seaming to bed into the top felt. Underfloor heating underlay Always ask if there is underfloor heating. Most manufacturers offer specialised products. Underlay and carpet with a combined tog rating up to 2.5 can be used – which means the underlay would normally have a tog rating of 1.0. Felt This traditional (but environmentally friendly) underlay is made from recycled fibres – wool, jute and synthetic – to create a firm, dense pad with excellent thermal insulation. Still a very popular choice among contractors when stretch fitting woven carpets. Pre-tackified underlay A self-adhesive single stick underlay in both needlefelt and PU. A removable system for heavy use when comfort is desired.

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

Sponge rubber

Combination

Crumb

PU foam

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Flooring factsheet Wool fibre THE BEST CARPET WOOL Wool carpets have a historic reputation for quality because as a fibre it is known to withstand pressure and have excellent appearance retention properties. The best wool for carpet production is ‘strong’ wool and this is grown on sheep breeds found in Britain and New Zealand. Most carpets will contain both British Wool and New Zealand Wool because British Wool is more bulky and resilient and offers texture and unique heathery shades to carpet, whilst New Zealand wool is softer and whiter and particularly good for plain, lighter shaded ranges. Combining the two within a blend for carpet yarn gives manufacturers the perfect qualities for carpet. 100% wool or 80/20 – 80/10/10 wool rich Wool has yet to be matched by any man-made fibre; it has superior strength and does not need other fibres to improve its performance. However manufacturers choose to use synthetic fibres within the yarn blend for a number of reasons. These include fibre flexibility, dyeing, heat setting, stain resistance, durability and cost. These wool rich compositions offer industry standard carpets which will perform well in the home. THE BENEFITS OF WOOL CARPET Practical Strong and Resilient – Wool carpet will provide superior performance over many years as it can offer unique resilience and long lasting durability. The natural crimp of wool offers valuable ‘bounce-back’ so that pile compression is resisted and the effects of tracking and shading are reduced – maintaining good appearance over many years. Easy care – Wool is a natural fibre that has an inbuilt resistance to soiling due to its natural oils and its outer surface of microscopic scales and as a result additional anti-soil treatments are not necessary. Simply vacuuming the carpet will keep it looking good and whilst wool initially repels spills, prompt and complete blotting with white paper towels or an absorbent cloth is advised and will address many household spillages.

SAFE

DURABLE

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

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Flooring factsheet Carpet trouble-shooter COLOUR MATCHING

SPROUTING

Carpets are produced in batches - known as creels - and usually each batch produces between 500m2 - 3000m2 in a single width, depending on the creel size. Whilst the recipe used by the dyer remains constant, and is followed to the letter, in each separate production the colour reproduction will vary from batch to batch. However production is matched back to the original or master sample to ensure that the colour remains ‘within a commercial tolerance’.

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

This process if not an exact science and a commercial tolerance is subjective but nevertheless is usually the professional judgement of the head dyer based on his/her experience.

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

A greater level of tolerance is required on blended colours (Heathers etc). To ensure perfect colour matching it is advisable that a single width be used in any installation requiring exact colour matching. N.B. Carpets which are laid with the pile travelling in different directions, even though they be from the same batch will appear not to match. For further information please check with the manufacturers recommendations.

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

SHEDDING The original carpet tile

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

PULLED LOOPS

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

• shedding • pulled loops

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

SHADING

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

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

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

PILE REVERSAL

FLATTENING

(SEE SHADING)

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

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

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

SOILING Soiling is usually the result of some local condition to which the carpet has been subjected to, or maintenance, or lack of maintenance programme. There is nothing we as manufacturers can do to prevent soiling in use. There are several types of soiling which are quite common:

Spillages - Liquids such as soft drinks, cordials or

any drink which contains sugar, particularly hot drinks, is likely to leave a stain. In such instances, professional help should be sought.

Shampoo - if incorrectly applied, can leave

sticky soap residues in the fibres which can result in the soiling reappearing quite rapidly.

Dust - which is carried on draughts can soil carpets in various ways, apart from the obvious soiled edges, at gaping skirting boards for instance, dark lines appearing on surface might suggest airborne dust vacuum-drawn through poorly fitted floorboards. Sometimes the shape of floorboards can be seen quite clearly. Air borne dust sometimes shows itself as spots on the carpet, this is due to the air carried on a draught under the carpet escaping through minute holes both in the underlay and the carpet, leaving dust deposited on the pile much like a filter action. In such installations, the use of a lining paper is essential as a preventative measure. It is the responsibility of the retailer to advise the consumer when the carpet is measured of any poorly fitting doors, skirtings, or floorboards and the consumers responsibility to ensure any remedial work to seal draughts, is carried out before the carpet is fitted, if a resulting complaint is to be avoided.

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

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

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Bizspoke Custom Carpets Be Tw W

020 8800 0740

+32 56 23 54 10 01924 488882

0113 380 5333

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01254 268000

Christy Carpets Tu

Classis Carpets Tu W Ww

019078 308777

01737 830301

Dan-Floor UK W

0844 9151000

Domo Floorcovering Pr Tu Tw

+32 55 335211

Drury Lane Carpets Ltd Be Tu Tw W

01254 296829

E & WE Carpets W

01562 825952

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01422 374 417

01562 745030

01675 433066 0870 020 1725 +31 38 4778911

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01977 662211

020 8944 6220

Cormar Carpets Ltd

BMK

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01924 262525

+31 383 861 060

020 7823 3040

Brintons Ax Tu Tw W Ww

01282 862 736

Burmatex Tu

Condor Carpets BV Tu

Blenheim Carpets Ax Be Tw W Ww

Bond Worth Ltd Ax

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

Clarendon Carpets Tw

Belvedere Carpets

BIC Carpets Be Tw W

01562 828200 www.brockway.co.uk

01422 330261

Belvedere Carpets

Betap Tufting BV Tu Tw W

Tw W sales@brockway.co.uk

01422 431100

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

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

Brockway Carpets Ltd

Custom Carpet Company Ax Be Tu Tw W Ww

01562 745000 0800 505055

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

01204 881 234

Firth Carpets & Flooring Be Pr Tu Tw W Ww

Couristan Carpets Ax Tu W Ww

800 223 6186

Craigie Carpets Be

01294 558400

Creative Carpets Ltd Be Tu Tw W Creatuft Carpets Tu W

Mohawk’s Cherbourg Check

Fletco Taepper A/S Tu W

0116 284 1455 +32 56 35 4444

+45 96 60 3000 01484 721529

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

01772 696 787

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Master Weaver W Ww

01562 754 382

Tasibel NV Tw

Gaskell Mackay Carpets Ltd Ax Tu Tw W

01429 892525

Mayfield Carpets Tu Tw W

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The Grosvenor Wilton Co W Ww

01562 701456

Georgian Carpets Tu Tw W

01827 831430

MID NL Be

The Sultana Carpet Co Ax

01299 822300

The Wilton Carpet Co Ax W Ww

0845 296 8850

Thomas Witter UK Ltd Tu Tw

0870 1128318

Godfrey Hirst (GB) Ltd Tu Halbmond Teppichwerke Be Pr Tu Heckmondwike FB ITC Be Pr Tw Tu John Lanham Watts Carpets Ax Tw Ww John Evans Ltd Ax Tu Tw W Joseph Hamilton & Seaton W Kingsmead Carpets Tu Tw W

Lano NV

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

0800 526696

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01924 410544

Mohawk Europe 0032 51 424 411

marinagooch@mohawkeurope.com www.mohawkinternational.com

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+32 56 65 4300

Mr Tomkinson Tw Ww

Tisca Tiara Tu Ww

+41 71 791 0111

Trendy Tuft Designs Be Tu Tw W

01274 855080 02838 334433

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Penthouse Carpets Tu Tw W

01706 341231

United Carpets & Beds Tw W Ww

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01484 863227

Victoria Carpets Tu Tw W Ww

01562 749300

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0845 6528811

Vorwerk

08700 104484

Westex Carpets Tu

01274 861334

Roger Vanden Berghe.NV Tu Ww

0800 78 33 712

Leigh Spinners Ltd Tw

01942 673232

Shaw Home Foundations Tu

+32 56 73 57 11 0845 652 8811 0844 5611977 01675 433 501

Signature Carpets Be Tu W

01422 845075

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TAT Carpet

07976 607657

01827 831 434

Tapibel NV Pr Tu Tw

01623 481 221

+32 56 393 386

+31 38 385 4477

01675 433031

Sans Frontieres Ltd Be Pr Tu Tw W Ww

Manx Carpets Tw W

01827 831 450

Timzo Tufting Industry BV Tu

Ossfloor UK

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Lusotufo Tu

01480 479830 01480 471304

01937 588511

+32 05685 4747

Louis de Poortere W

+32 52 457211

+49 037 421 420

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Le Tissage d'Arcade Ax Ww

+31 38 851 8700

+32 52 499600

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01709 732 666

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

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

01977 662211 sales@fellscarpets.co.uk www.fellscarpets.co.uk Floorwise (North East) Ltd Birtley - see Floorwise p18 Vanguard Carpets Redditch 0845 601 1189 customerservices.redditch@ carpetandflooring.co.uk www.vanguardcarpets.co.uk Wood Floor Sales Redditch 01527 511888 help.redditch@ carpetandflooring.co.uk www.woodfloorsales.com

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

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

01977 662211 sales@fellscarpets.co.uk www.fellscarpets.co.uk Kellars Ltd Stockport 0161 443 0970 sales@kellars.co.uk Lee Floorstok Ltd Liverpool - see Floorwise p18 Lee Floorstok Ltd Manchester - see Floorwise p18 MCA Floorwise Ltd Morecambe - see Floorwise p18 Mytton Flooring Norwich - see Floorwise p18 Millbrook Carpets Darwen 01254 703999 millbrookcarpets@live.co.uk Vanguard Carpets Redditch 0845 601 1189 customerservices.redditch@ carpetandflooring.co.uk www.vanguardcarpets.co.uk Carpet & Flooring Manchester 0161 786 6800 manchester@ carpetandflooring.co.uk www.carpetandflooring.co.uk Wood Floor Sales Redditch 01527 511888 help.redditch@ carpetandflooring.co.uk www.woodfloorsales.com

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

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

DMS Flooring Supplies Northampton 0845 643 5601 dmsnorthampton@ dmsflooringsupplies.co.uk Floorwise D & J Ltd Southam - see Floorwise p18 J J Wholesale & Distribution Ltd Birmingham 0121 765 4994 jjwholesale@gmx.com RPS Flooring Mansfield Woodhouse - see Floorwise p18 STS Flooring Distributors Watford 08454 342000 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.com see page 30 for details

Faithfull Floorcovering Suffolk 01473 822341 sales@faithfulls.co.uk www.faithfulls.co.uk STS Flooring Distributors Ltd Cambridge Tel: 01954 781142 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.com See page 30 for details Vanguard Carpets Redditch 0845 601 1189 customerservices.redditch@ carpetandflooring.co.uk www.vanguardcarpets.co.uk Wood Floor Sales Redditch 01527 511888 help.redditch@ carpetandflooring.co.uk www.woodfloorsales.com

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

South East

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Ashmount Flooring Supplies Ltd Tottenham 0208 808 2158 sales@ashmountflooring.co.uk www.ashmountflooring.co.uk

Woodall Brothers Ltd Shrewsbury - see Floorwise p18

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

Acorn Carpet Accessories Bromley, Kent - see Floorwise p18

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Kent Flooring Supplies Ltd Chatham 01634 668668 sales@kentflooring.co.uk www.kentflooring.co.uk

Carpet & Flooring Camberley 01276 672100 camberley@carpetandflooring.co.uk www.carpetandflooring.co.uk

Littner Hampton London 020 8520 8474 littnerhampton@aol.com www.littnerhamptoncarpets.co.uk

Clifford Floors Strood 01634 285900 sales@clifford.uk.com

Potts & Ward, Woodcocks Ltd Brighton 01273 557211 pwwflooring@fastnet.co.uk www.pwwflooring.co.uk

Culpeck Strood 01634 299000 sales@culpeck.uk.com Columbia Flooring Middlesex 020 8443 3322 sales@columbiaflooring.co.uk www.columbiaflooring.co.uk See page 22 for details

Rackhams London 020 8531 9225 sales@rackhamsltd.co.uk www.rackhamsltd.co.uk See page 28 for details Salesmark Lancing - see Floorwise p18

Solent Wholesale Carpet West Sussex 01243 774623 DMS Flooring Supplies sales@solentwholesale.co.uk Hemel Hempstead www.solentwholesale.co.uk 0845 643 5344 dmshemel@dmsflooringsupplies.co.uk See page 29 for details DMS Flooring Supplies Milton Keynes 0845 643 5320 dmslaser@dmsflooringsupplies.co.u Faithfulls Service Centre Kent 01322 285001 Faithfulls Service Centre Walthamstow 0208 498 3040 sales.walthamstow@faithfulls.co.uk Faithfull Floorcovering Suffolk 01473 822341 sales@faithfulls.co.uk www.faithfulls.co.uk

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

South West Carpet & Flooring Bristol 0117 316 0555 bristol@carpetandflooring.co.uk www.carpetandflooring.co.uk Fitwell Flooring Ltd Redruth - see Floorwise p18 Fitwell Flooring Ltd Newton Abott - see Floorwise p18 Solent Wholesale Carpet West Sussex 01243 774623 sales@solentwholesale.co.uk www.solentwholesale.co.uk See page 29 for details STS Flooring Distributors Thame (Oxford) 01844 213555 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.com see page 30 for details Vanguard Carpets Redditch 0845 601 1189 customerservices.redditch@carpet andflooring.co.uk www.vanguardcarpets.co.uk Wood Floor Sales Redditch 01527 511888 help.redditch@carpetandflooring.co.uk www.woodfloorsales.com

Scotland

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

Carpet & Flooring Glasgow 0141 427 8456 glasgow@carpetandflooring.co.uk www.carpetandflooring.co.uk

Wessex Flooring Amesbury - see Floorwise p18

C. K. Davie Ltd Aberdeen - see Floorwise p18

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

C. K. Davie Ltd Dundee - see Floorwise p18

Headlam Scotland North Lanarkshire 01698 831 000 sales@headlamscotland.co.uk www.headlamscotland.co.uk Neil Smith Ltd Glasgow - see Floorwise p18

Wales Carpet & Flooring Bristol 0117 316 0555 bristol@carpetandflooring.co.uk www.carpetandflooring.co.uk Roma Flooring Neath - see Floorwise p18 Vanguard Carpets Redditch 0845 601 1189 customerservices.redditch@carpet andflooring.co.uk www.vanguardcarpets.co.uk Wood Floor Sales Redditch 01527 511888 help.redditch@carpetandflooring.co.uk www.woodfloorsales.com

Ireland Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd Dublin - see Floorwise p18 Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd Belfast - see Floorwise p18 Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd Limerick - see Floorwise p18

floorwise National Network of Floorwise Distributors Acorn Carpet Accessories 16 Bromley, Kent Tel: 020 8462 0422 Fax: 020 8462 0927

Neil Smith Ltd 3 Glasgow Tel: 0141 552 1141 Fax: 0141 552 0623

C. K. Davie Ltd 1 Aberdeen Tel: 01224 820077 Fax: 01224 822344

Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd 4 Belfast Tel: 028 9075 3202 Fax: 028 9075 3901

C. K. Davie Ltd 2 Dundee Tel: 01382 226533 Fax: 01382 226544 Fitwell Flooring Ltd 20 Redruth, Cornwall Tel: 01209 214344 Fax: 01209 211162

Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd 9 Dublin 10 Tel: 00353 (0)1 626 3913 Fax: 00353 (0)1 626 3960 LoCall: 1850 445 746 (ROI)

Fitwell Flooring Ltd 19 Newton Abbot, Devon Tel: 01626 835935 Fax: 01626 834334

Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd 10 Limerick Tel: 00353 (0)61 227 100 Fax: 00353 (0)61 227 000 LoCall: 1850 445 745 (ROI)

Floorwise D & J Ltd 13 Southam, Warks Tel: 01926 814922 Fax: 01926 817899

Roma Flooring 15 Neath, West Glamorgan Tel: 01639 633001 Fax: 01639 646116

Floorwise (North East) 5 Ltd Birtley, County Durham Tel: 0191 410 7070 Fax: 0191 410 6116

RPS Flooring 11 Mansfield Woodhouse, Nottinghamshire Tel: 01623 624198 Fax: 01623 620931

Lee Floorstok Ltd 8 Liverpool Tel: 0151 708 7420 Fax: 0151 708 7241

Salesmark 17 Lancing, West Sussex Tel: 01903 750522 Fax: 01903 851111

Lee Floorstok Ltd 7 Manchester Tel: 0161 231 8080 Fax: 0161 231 8787

Wessex Flooring 18 Amesbury, Wiltshire Tel: 01980 625888 Fax: 01980 676969

MCA Floorwise Ltd 6 Morecambe, Lancashire Tel: 01524 33517 Fax: 01524 381852

Woodall Brothers Ltd 12 Shrewsbury, Shropshire Tel: 01743 441584 Fax: 01743 441629

Mytton Flooring 14 Norwich, Norfolk Tel: 01603 624387 Fax: 01603 612888

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JOHN AKIEN M: 07791 891024 S.W LONDON, SURREY (INS. M25) johnakien@furlongflooringltd.co.uk

IAN COLLACOTT M: 07816 217550 MIDDLESEX, W. LONDON, BERKSHIRE iancollacott@furlongflooringltd.co.uk

Preston Sales tel: 01772 696787 fax: 01772 311921 Newport Sales tel: 01633 283959 fax: 01633 275454 London Sales tel: 01322 628707 fax: 01322 698733 enquiries@furlongflooring.co.uk THE STOCKLISTS September 2012

DARREN SPENDIFF M: 07791 890861 KENT darrenspendiff@furlongflooringltd.co.uk

RAYMOND SMITH M: 07816 217565 ESSEX raymondsmith@furlongflooringltd.co.uk

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

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Tel: +44 (0) 1562 754382 Fax: +44 (0) 1562 861 074 Sales: sales@masterweaver.co.uk Info: info@masterweaver.co.uk www.masterweaver.co.uk

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

Modern carpets manufactured using traditional values

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

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

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

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

Wilton Contrast

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

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

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

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

Axminster Contrast

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

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

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

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

Axminster Marble Planet

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In the year that price is King, Rackhams are proud to remain the King of prices!! GRAPHICS / CONTRACT GELS

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CORD, NEEDLEPUNCH & ENTRANCE MATTING Bedford Gel Bolero Explorer Hippo Mat Gala Linea Magnum Mat Magnus Mat Rackcord 2012 Scorpio Supacord

Citation Twist Discovery 4&5M Eden Twist 30/40/50 4&5M Iconic Twist 40/50 4&5M Inspire Twist 30/40 Paramount 30/40 4&5M Super Sixty 4&5M The Berber Twist Collection 40/50 4&5M Ultimate Textures 4&5M Ultimate Berber Twist 4&5M Ultimate Twist 40/50 4&5M Ultimate Luxury 4&5M

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

RALPH’S TOP TIP! Dukes, Reds, Talk Of The South, Faces... There was a time when every Friday night would find me rubbing my fleece round the legs of some lovely ladies on a sweaty nightclub dancefloor. Yet suddenly I find myself at home on a Friday night, is it my advancing years or could it be the installation of ‘Stay at Home’ Saxony back in the barn that is keeping me there? The luxury is sublime... I just can’t seem to tear myself away from this level of comfort... I really must be getting old... hang on, is that The Bee Gees I hear... You Should be Dancing...? It is! Where’s my jacket, I’m off...!

Area Sales Executives Ian Pullinger London N,W, NW & E Postals, Essex & Middx (Within M25) 07881-502506 THE STOCKLISTS September 2012

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

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

Phil Wheeler London SE Postals, Kent, Surrey (East of A24) & Sussex 07881-502507

Anthony Stapleton Sales Director 07881-502505 / 020-8498-2845

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

CHECK STOCK, PLACE ORDERS AND MANAGE YOUR ACCOUNT 24/7 ALL THROUGH OUR WEBSITE Oxford, Berks, Bucks, Beds, Hants, Middlesex & Herts . . . . Ian Cardrick, i.cardrick@solentwholesale.co.uk, Sussex E & W, Surrey, South London & Kent. . . . . . . . . . . . John Robson, j.robson@solentwholesale.co.uk, Hants, Wilts, Dorset, Somerset, Gloucs, & I.O.W.. . . . . . . . . . . Adam Ayling, a.ayling@solentwholesale.co.uk, Accessary Sales and IT Specialist (All Areas). . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . Luke Crooks, luke@solentwholesale.co.uk, VICTORIA Castillion Celtic Heathers Crown Twist EasiCare - Full Collection Gaelic Heathers Imperial Velvet Kelso Natural Accents Natural Companions (Sisal, Chenille, Ridge) Options 288 Regal Twist Rustic Jewels Tudor Twist Coll Tudor Manor LANO Bolero Campus X-treme Chiselhurst Heather Twist Design Heather Twist Supreme Pembridge Twist Sentinel Startwist Coll BALTA Casablanca Desert Twist Deluxe Fiesta Fusion Happy Days High Flyers Highland Tweed Gala Cord-all options in stock Moorland Twist Nobility Rosemount Saxon King Shetland Shepherd Twist Stainsafe Favourite Super Wiltax Techno Twisty LUSOTUFO Celtic Horizon Mandaly Pavillion Velvet Safi Sintra Boucle Tangier Titan & Tital Diagonal Twist Berber Unique Valencia

CORMAR Apollo Berwick 40/50 Home Counties 42/50 Living Naturals Malabar Oaklands 32 Oaklands 42 Oaklands 50 Primo Plus Sensation BROCKWAY Amore Stripe Collection Avanti Cavendish Craftsman Elite Cresta 40/Cresta 50 Orion/Orion Major Radnor 30/Radnor 40 DOMO Absolute Luxury Briar Twist Cabaret Festival Twist Heather Twist Mountain Peaks Playground Portofino Prima Scorpio IVC Classic Limestone Comfylux Extra Expressions Fantasy Fusion Master Grip Planet Precious Metals Presto Tile Styles Ultimate Oak Ultimate Minerals Victoria ITC Belgravia Concerto Consul Heritage Collection Palace TAPIBEL Cachet Melody Nevada Reeds Sysoltex Homested/Aran/Crofter Toscana

mobile: 07973 406329 mobile: 07973 898453 mobile: 07973 406799 mobile: 07966 664379

BEAULIEU carpets Adventure Twist Athena Dublin Dublin Heathers Explorer Endurance Fashion/Gallery Grass Collection Heavy Tread Mars Motor Car Pronto Selections Sweet Homes Yucatan vinyls Celtic Stone - New Colours Chess Comfort Grip Grandioso Jazz Magnum Sherwood Oak Studio Sonata Urban laminates Essentials (previously Casa) Cottage MOHAWK CARPETS Century Collection - Century - Half Century Presidential Collection - Independence - Liberty - Freedom (4&5M) - Splendor MISCELLANEOUS CAVALIER Celebrations Country Collection Hamlet Parish and Village LEIGH SPINNERS Atlas Velour THOMAS WITTER Innovations C&H Homestyle LVT - planks and tiles PARAGON Toccarre Carpet Tiles

We carry other products not listed above, and can also provide a swift special order service on non stock lines. Our reps and sales office would be pleased to answer all enquiries. Our last Price List is dated September/October 2012. 30

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STS GOLDLINE STOCK CARPETS Abbey Twist 30/40 Aston Twist Bernwood Design Bernwood Twist Bernwood Supreme Bernwood Heather Supreme Blenheim Twist 40 Blenheim Twist 50 Cherwell Cord Chislehurst Classic Berber Twist Fairfield Creation Fairfield Supreme Gladiator Supreme Harrier Felt Harrier Gel Harrier Supreme Gel Heathdale Medicare Multicare Classic New Valley Twist Orinoco II Ravensbury Twist 32/40/50 Scala Serenity Supersava Elite BALTA STOCK CARPETS Gala Cord New Shepherd Twist EDEL TELENZO Hercules Lawrence Lima Puma

LANO STOCK CARPETS Bolero Chislehurst Fairfield Creation Fairfield Supreme Heather Twist Design Heather Twist Supreme Pembridge Twist Sapphire Scala Scala Solutions Startwist Startwist Supreme CORMAR STOCK CARPETS Apollo Berwick 40/50 Forest Hills Living Naturals Malabar Textures Natural Berber Twist Oaklands 32/42/50 Primo Delight Primo Plus Primo Tweeds Primo Ultra Sensation Town & Country BEAULIEU INTERNATIONAL Dublin Elite Ranger FIBRE BONDED Ecocord Supacord

NEW PRICE GUIDE MAY 2012 CARPET STOCK TILES Ascot Beckenham Cheltenham Clipper II Croydon Croydon Impact Heuga 727 (Interface) Keston Lafitte (Gradus) Latour (Gradus) Saturn Series Collection (Interface) STOCK UNDERLAYS Blue Heaven Cirrus Cloud Nine Contract Cloud Nine Super Contract Cosi 8mm & 10mm Cumulus Durafit 500 Durafit 650 Goldtred Collection Heatflow Collection Nimbus Willow Green Roma Silver Lining Tredaire Elite Treadmore

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rachel Sherwood 07801 762724

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AreA MAnAgerS - SoutHern Mirka Mihulcova 07500 847566 South/West London, W Sussex, Berks, Hants, Surrey

Berkshire, Oxfordshire

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Vicky Langley 07962 646847

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Dana Baldock 07801 762725

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Essex, Cambs, Suffolk, Norfolk

Paul Jeffery 07717 218024 South/East London, Kent, E Sussex

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

FULL SPRINT AHEAD FOR HARROGATE ! We’re looking forward to welcoming customers old and new to our stand at the Harrogate Flooring Show. Added attractions – over and above exciting new product concepts you can be the first to see – include the chance to win one of this year’s must-have gadgets, the iPad. And why not join us on Sunday afternoon from 4-6pm: we’re having a little soirée, with drinks and nibbles plus some musical entertainment from our very own sales director Robert Mulder!

JOIN IN THE ACTION We’re feeling quite patriotic about our aptly named gold stars of 2012 – Hampton Court, Highbury and Islington (and of course we’ve also got Greenwich!). We can see them running on for some while yet, as they hit just the right balance between quality, style and value. See these outright winners alongside other recent introductions Amoré and Casablanca and, for contract applications the Gelbacs Taurus and Balmoral – plus a selection of brand new concepts which will be revealed at the show. (Perhaps we can persuade Head Office to name our next ranges Stratford, Eaton Dorney or Weymouth, if they’ve forgiven us for pipping Holland to the Gold in the show jumping by then!)

Hampton Court

Islington in Mist

BT DIDN’T LET ET PHONE HOME! Our move to new premises at the end of July went pretty smoothly – except for our telephone system! According to BT, they were faced with a huge backlog of engineering work as a result of the well-publicised floods in West Yorkshire earlier in July. As a result, the installation of our new lines was ‘bumped’ from July 24th until mid August, so for almost a month we were struggling with just two analogue lines in and out. We can only apologise profusely to any customers who had trouble getting through to us during this time. Fingers (and toes!) crossed Olympus Chelsea Chelsea that by the time you are reading this, we will be back to normal.

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OUR SALES TEAM Greater London as far as N. Circular on north side of Thames and as far as M25 on south side, Surrey, Middlesex, Sussex, Kent John A Constable T: 01622 685397 M: 07836 734322 E: john@jcagencies.co.uk Yorkshire & North Lincs John Alsop T: 01904 762471 M: 07860 572220 E: alsopagencies@yahoo.co.uk Devon, Cornwall, Somerset, Dorset Brendan Hart M: 07850 130221 E: a.b.hart@btinternet.com Lincs, Leics, Northants, Notts, Derbyshire Jim Osborne M: 07738 642934 E: jim.osborne@sky.com Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire Niall Martin M: 07866 735772 E: niallmartin@msn.com South Wales, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire Andrew Jefferies M: 07831 457102 E: adj.agencies@btinternet.com Lancashire, Cumbria & Isle of Man John Rostron M: 07973 733208 E: johnrostron@aol.com East Anglia, Bedfordshire, Cambs, Essex, Herts, Norfolk, Suffolk Jonathan Hart T: 01621 817992 M: 07889 264466 E: jonathanhart66@hotmail.co.uk West Midlands Paul Brewer T: 0121 4277117 M: 07798 745181 E: paulbrewer1@hotmail.co.uk Greater Manchester, Cheshire, North Wales Philip Hambleton T: 01925 740050 M: 07966 397676 E: carpetphil@aol.com North East Rebecca Gibbons M: 07970 491215 E: rebann2@btinternet.com Scotland Tim Tindal T: 01436 671421 M: 07836 705620 E: ttcarpetagencies@aol.com Channel Islands, Isle of Wight John Eastlake T: 01323 896141 M: 07885 398858 E: john_eastlake@hotmail.co.uk Northern Ireland Gary O’Boyle M: 07831 220675 E: goboyle@ntlworld.com

YOUR HEAD OFFICE TEAM CONTACTS Operations Manager: Lesley Inman M: 07703 337989 E: l.inman@edeltelenzocarpets.co.uk

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Weston Hammer UK 16/17 Byford Court Hadleigh IP7 6RD Tel: +44 (0)845 644 9090 Fax:+44 (0)845 644 9191 info@westonhammer.com www.weston-carpets.co.uk

New stands We are pleased to announce the arrival of two new in-store display stands that hold all of our collections. If you are interested in having one of these units, please contact your local sales agent or our sales office.

Jacs Designer tonal loop pile in 100% Wool available in 4m and 5m widths. Natural Lines Super luxurious 100% Wool loop pile available in 4m and 5m widths. Tunis A heavy domestic berber loop pile in 100% Wool available in 4m and 5m widths. Queen Tweed A fine heavy domestic berber loop pile in 100% Wool available in 4m and 5m widths. Denver A stylish heavy domestic tonal loop pile in 100% Wool, available in 4m and 5m widths. Oklahoma A heavy domestic berber loop pile in 100% Wool available in 4m and 5m widths.

Supreme Stripe A heavy domestic tonal stripe in 100% Wool loop pile. Supreme Boucle Our best selling level loop 100% Wool product available in 12 up to the minute colours in both 4m and 5m widths.

Imperial Boucle A heavy domestic loop pile in 100% Wool available in 4m and 5m widths.

Las Vegas A chunky luxurious loop pile in 100% Wool available in 4m and 5m widths. Royal Velour A luxurious velour in 80% Wool/20% Nylon in 5m wide. Sisal Boucle and Sisal Berber Natural fibre textured loop pile ranges in two styles. The Stone Fibre Collection Our unique flat woven quality in many fashion styles and colours available in 4m and 5m widths. Orlando A chunky loop quality with a thick latex backing for a luxurious feel.

Bespoke Design carpet from Hammer Carpets You may not have heard of them but Hammer Carpets in Denmark are the worlds largest manufacturer of Colortec bespoke design carpets in the world. Colortec is a state of the art tufting machine that uses computer controlled technology to manufacture any design in a maximum of 8 colours. This tried and tested manufacturing method is up to 10 times faster than Axminster and exactly replicates the appearance, unlike a printed design carpet. If you would like more details of this type of carpet and to find out how competitive and easy to use it can be then please call your Sales Agent or our Sales office who will be happy to help.

OUR UK SALES TEAM Mr Ron Fewery Tel: 07976 244892 London, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire. Mr Steve Acton Tel: 07957 836207 Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, Surrey, Dorset. Mrs Jac Hayman Tel: 07815 785801 Contract Sales East Anglia. Mr Gary Foster Tel: 07515 283872 East Anglia, Northamptonshire.

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Mr Martin Lees Tel: 07522 740954 North Wales, Cumbria, Manchester, Liverpool. Mr Derek Boyd Tel: 07940 320708 Scotland. Mr Lee Palmer Tel: 07774 101640 Channel Islands. Mr Jonathan Gorman Tel: 07815 121660 Northern Ireland.

Mr Mark Garbett Tel: 07840 664757 Bristol & the West Country. Mr Steve Fletcher Tel: 07831 818989 Yorkshire, Lincolnshire, Nottinghamshire, Tyneside. Mr Keith Stevens Tel: 07710 160166 Midlands & South Wales.

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

Mohawk Promotion Cut Length – Stock Clearance Liberty Independence and Splendour Liberty

£9.99psm

normal price £13.99psm

Independence

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Splendour

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Promotion will run until further notice and can be stopped at any time please check stock on all occasions. Customers who are not on our standard delivery routes will be subject to a carriage charge sss

You can create a carpet website for your business in 5 minutes. Fill out a form for five minutes and we’ll have a good-looking flooring industry website online for you within 5 days*. Then you can update it, add to it or ignore it for ever! The Floorsites package from The Stocklists offers: 7 ready-made pages of flooring content covering the key sectors of carpets, vinyls, laminates, etc. Instant online editing – if you can type, you can customise these pages yourself anytime to add latest offers and news… or leave them as they are – we put all your contact information in there anyhow. Choose photos from our library to make your site unique – or upload your own images. Link to Google Maps – let visitors find you quickly and see where to park Auto-email form to let customers contact you direct * The site takes a bit longer to set up if you already have a website or address. A Floorsite from The Stocklists costs £390 for the set-up and the first year – and £90 per year thereafter (exc. VAT). Check out what your site would look like at www.thestocklists.com/floorsites or contact David Spragg at davidspragg@thestocklists.com or call 01845 573241.

NO OBLIGATION ‘TEST DRIVE’... We set up your site free-of-charge for a month. If you don’t like it, you don’t pay. There’s nothing to lose!

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FlooringNews Get into the zone Contractors and specifiers looking for a sleek, stylish flooring range should look no further than the GO2 carpet tile concept from Mohawk. Using coordinating patterns and colours, GO2 carpet tiles deliver a striking, contemporary look at a very competitive price point. This innovative flooring solution comprises two coordinating carpet tile combinations, Mountain Plains and Trail Blazer, which can be used together to create a stylised, individual look to suit any interior. The 12 one-colour designs in Mountain Plains include deep green, vivid blue and on-trend grey, with the Trail Blazer tiles featuring exciting horizontal stripes in four complementary colourways, including intriguing black and purple, blue and white and grey and black. When paired together, Mountain Plains and Trail Blazer offer a bold style statement and can be used to create exciting and functional zonal floor areas, which are fantastic for busy, multi-usage commercial and public buildings. As Howard Lindsay, RVP international sales UK, Ireland & South Africa, Mohawk, explains: “The upbeat colours of GO2 are ideal for injecting contemporary style into interior spaces and create an eye-catching interior at exceptional value, great for budgetconscious projects. What’s more, GO2 is a quick flooring option as it is available in stock nationwide with speedy delivery, offering high style fast.” Contractors will receive an excellent sample and support package from Mohawk. All GO2 carpet tiles have a tufted loop pile and measure 500mm x 500mm. Crafted from 100% nylon for maximum performance, exceptional colour clarity and superb levels of stain resistance. Incredibly durable, GO2 is a great option for busy, high-impact spaces, including public areas, and is rated suitable for class 33 heavy contract use. T 01480 479830

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Fascinating florals For a striking and contemporary floral carpet, look no further than the stunning Jardin design from Vorwerk Carpets. Featuring in the recently revamped Fascination Collection, Jardin delivers a bold and bright aesthetic sure to update any interior. Perfect for retailers who want to offer homeowners stylish carpets that are directional and inspiring, Jardin has instant visual appeal. Its eye-catching design will ensure it grabs the attention of every customer, and its on-trend look will rouse those who demand the latest fashions for their home. Featuring a captivating oversized floral print, Jardin is proof that flowery carpets need not be old-fashioned or fusty. Available in four vibrant colourways, including a striking mixture of turquoise, dark blue and green or navy, pink, yellow and lilac, it is guaranteed to inject life into any room. Crafted from 100% high-quality polyamide that offers supreme softness and exceptional durability, Jardin’s enchanting pattern is created using the latest in cutting-edge printing technology for superb colour clarity. Incredibly highperformance, this carpet not only looks exquisite but offers fantastic levels of resilience too. “Jardin is a truly fascinating design that offers such pops of colour,” enthuses Ian Hammond, UK director, Vorwerk Carpets. “Its mixture of vivid, clashing tones ensures that it has personality and modern appeal, and it is a great choice for retailers who want to offer something different, a product that will get homeowners talking. Jardin has the same allure as the rest of the Fascination Collection, and encourages both retailers and consumers alike to look at carpet in a completely new light. Carpet no longer has to be plain or boring, or serve as a backdrop to other interior features, it can actually be the focal point of a room itself, especially when it’s as exciting as Jardin.” T 020 7096 5090

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Get a life Lifecycle costs are the biggest bugbear of any flooring installation project. There are an seemingly unlimited amount of associated costs with floor fitting, but the revolutionary and fast-working TacFast mechanical fix system can help to eliminate these, leading to more cost-effective installations - great for budget-conscious and time-sensitive projects. As Jonathan Stone, CCO, TacFast Systems International, explains, “The anticipated costs associated with a flooring installation project can seem endless. Factors such as subfloor preparation, materials, labour, and even future replacement costs all contribute to the overall budget and can increase project costs massively. But with TacFast, many of these issues are removed, allowing contractors, specifiers and end-users to save money without compromising on quality.” A simple, speedy and cost-friendly way of fitting floors, TacFast consists of a unique LocPlate interlocking disc and plate system that sits above the subfloor and a hook and loop fastening system that rapidly attaches the floorcovering. TacFast often eradicates the need for expensive and extensive subfloor preparation, acting as a leveller and a DPM in one. In fact, the polypropylene LocPlate plates work as a water barrier to prevent any moisture migrating through the subfloor, avoiding any future expensive maintenance costs potentially caused by damp. The TacFast system does not require the use of adhesives with lengthy-drying times or unpleasant fumes, so it is instantly ready to go once the LocPlate surface is fitted. T 01527 919891

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Luscious and laquered Florence Engineered Natural Oak 90mm Lacquered Loc planks are a brilliant choice for those looking for stylish real wood flooring at a superb price point, suiting both floor fitters and homeowners alike. Featuring in the sophisticated Florence collection, a range defined by choice and variety, Natural Oak 90mm Lacquered Loc planks are engineered to maximise aesthetics, stability and durability. A three-ply construction comprising a 2.5mm hardwood oak wear layer, a strong dense core and a stable backboard, these planks will withstand the demands of high-impact homes. Ideal for hectic focal areas such as hallways and living rooms, this flooring is resilient and hardwearing. Crafted from ever-popular oak, Natural Oak 90mm Lacquered Loc planks will appeal to homeowners who appreciate timeless style as well as fitters who want to provide on-trend and high-quality products. Full of character and excitement, the authentic natural oak wood displays occasional grain markings, figuring, mineral streaks and colour variations for a rustic feel. Prefinished with a satin lacquer that gently reflects the light, these planks will add warmth to any interior. What’s more, the lacquer finish gives great levels of protection. Josh Ashby, product and marketing manager, UK Flooring Direct.said: “Florence Engineered Natural Oak has been carefully crafted to meet the continuing demand for oak flooring products, providing both homeowners and fitters with great value, real wood floor. The stunning natural quality of this product is really emphasised through the vibrant grain markings, and the overall light oak colour will suit all interiors.” T 0845 287 5623

www.ukflooringdirect.co.uk

Making an entrance Floorwise has introduced even better value and updated colours across its range of entrance matting, bringing retailers and contractors a comprehensive collection of dirt stopping solutions. With coir matting still popular within domestic and smaller commercial environments, Floorwise offers the 100% natural fibre in natural, black, brown, red and blue versions in 12 linear metre rolls in both 100 and 200cm widths. With a vinyl backing, Floorwise’s Coir Matting is waterproof and is durable enough to be used in a range of environments from offices and schools through to workshops and production areas. For retailers looking for a take-away solution for homeowners, Floorwise’s Absorb-A-Mat is an ideal solution. Great value and made from 100% cotton with an anti-slip backing; Absorb-A-Mat is machine washable for easy care and comes in dark brown, anthracite, terracotta, blue and turquoise. As part of the update to its matting collection, Floorwise has also introduced two brand new mats with Mat Rib Domestic and Mat Nop. Mat Rib Domestic is suitable for busy homes and even locations such as schools and offices. In terms of mats suitable for demanding contract locations, Floorwise answers with the introduction of Mat Nop that joins the range of fibre-based systems For everywhere from commercial offices, schools and shopping centres as well as certain items suitable for use in workshops and production halls, the mats are available in rolls up to 200cm in width and suitable for stick-down and loose lay systems. T 01509 673974, 36 September 2012

www.floorwise.co.uk

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Very fit for purpose Commercial and residential vinyl flooring manufacturer Polyflor has announced that its products have recently been specified by Pure Gym Group Ltd. With over 30 operational sites here in the UK, the group have chosen to install Polysafe Vogue Ultra PUR in all of their gym changing room facilities. Simon Rouski, Group Facilities Manager at Pure Gym Group Ltd says, “We chose to specify Polyflor products at all of our gyms because of their hard wearing durability and their ease of cleaning. As a 24 hour operation, we need to feel safe in the knowledge that our floors will stand up to a lot of traffic’. Polyflor’s cutting edge PUR technology facilitates life cycle maintenance cost savings of up to 60% over a 15 year period when compared to untreated safety flooring using a micro mop maintenance regime. As with all Polysafe products, Vogue Ultra PUR fully complies with HSE and UK Slip Group Guidelines to give sustainable slip resistance throughout its guaranteed life, achieving 36+ on the Pendulum wet test (Slider 96/Four S rubber) with a surface roughness of 20 microns and above. Vogue Ultra PUR achieves the highest possible BRE Global Environmental A+ Rating in major use areas such as education and healthcare (Certificate No: ENP 336). Simon James, Marketing Manager at Polyflor adds, “We’re delighted to have been chosen by Pure Gym Group Ltd. We have a history of working in the sports and fitness industry and are delighted to see this trend continue with such a dynamic organisation”. T 0161 767 1111 www.polyflor.com

Ahead by a nose The safety of products is often an important factor of choice for brand preferences by architects, retailers and craftsmen. Due to this reason the German flooring profile developer and manufacturer Küberit adds to their internal quality management a further external control including certificates from a renowned institution. The TÜV Nord has recently certified many stair nosing profiles from Küberit. After the certification by the TÜV of the profiles 706 A, 706 C, 707 A and 707 C in the past, it was now the safety stair nosing profile type 708 N that received the TÜV certificate. Furthermore the Kombi stair nosing profiles (type 701, 702, 703, 704, 705 and 709) as well as the Reno stair nosing profiles (type 711 and 712) were approved by the TÜV. These high quality profiles were installed in retirement homes, rehab centers or other public places where safety aspects are a priority. The aluminium profiles are available in the standard lengths 5.0 and 2.5m and in 6 metallic colours (silver, gold, bronze, sand, stainless steel and aluminium polished). The Kombi and the safety stair nosings are countersunk drilled and are designed for exchangeable PVC inserts or even for 2 PVC inserts which can be purchased in 11 different colours. T +492351/ 9507-110

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www.kueberit.com Following the success of their Open Spaces Laneve ranges Auckland and Queenstown, Ulster have launched Wellington Stripe to complement the collection. Wellington Stripe is composed of 100% New Zealand Wool and comes in 5 contemporary colourways which co-ordinate effortlessly with the plain rib of Auckland and the textured two-tone rib of Queenstown. With ‘Linnet’, ‘Reed’ and ‘Marron’ soft neutral tones of cream and beige provide the base colours with highlights of sage green, olive green and chalky pink, while smoky greys and charcoal provide the undertones for the more distinctive colourways of ‘Quay’ and ‘Carbon’ with accents of duck egg blue and purple. Available in 5 colourmatching widths of 5m, 4m, 3m, 2m and 1m, Wellington Stripe is suitable for heavy residential wear. T 028 3833 4433 www.ulstercarpets.com

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Energy boost Innovation in waste prevention, recycling and extracting energy from carpet waste were key subjects explored by international experts at Carpet Recycling UK’s fourth Annual Conference in July. New topics that generated a buzz among the 100 delegates in Birmingham included the conversion of synthetic carpet waste to oil and electricity, plus the creation of clean energy and power through gasification and pyrolysis techniques. The event attracted representatives from across the supply chain, including carpet manufacturers, recycling companies and organisations seeking outlets for their carpet waste. This year’s packed programme again provided information and inspiration for all sectors of the carpet waste supply chain with presentations covering new developments from leading carpet recyclers in Austria, Italy, Germany and America as well as the UK. Notably, the event also demonstrated an increase in higher grade and higher value re-use and recycling options. Three parallel ‘breakout’ sessions proved popular, including a talk from Dr Laszlo Kondor, Managing Director of Austria-based Kemia Handels und Projektierungs GmbH (pictured below). He highlighted two Hungarian plants that use a thermocatalytic conversion process to produce up to 6,500 tonnes of heavy oil annually from mixed plastic and rubber wastes. Generating electricity from carpet waste was another interesting outlet development introduced by WREL (Worldwide Recycling Equipment Ltd). T 0161 440 8325

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Quick steps forward Next month the Quick-Step Academy for Excellence in Flooring will welcome 16 young apprentices through its doors, marking the beginning of the academy’s commitment to providing the flooring industry with fresh new talent. The state-of-the-art flooring academy has teamed up with Skills To Group Limited, (formerly PSC Training & Development Ltd.), an Ofsted Outstanding training provider, to ensure that Quick-Step apprentices undergo rigorous training, development and assessment processes in the academy’s impressive 6,880ft2 space. The apprenticeship scheme is Government-approved and supported by the National Apprenticeship Service. Assigned a designated training coordinator, apprentices will receive first class benefits and unrivalled support from Quick-Step as they work towards achieving a Level 2 NVQ Diploma in Floorcovering Occupations and a Level 2 Technical Certificate in Floor Covering. Training will fit flexibly around employment and learning modules include subfloor preparation and set up, health and safety and building customer relationships. There are a wealth of benefits for businesses that decide to take on Quick-Step apprentices. With training costs of 16-18 year olds supported by the Skills Funding Agency, Quick-Step will do all the hard work, including advertising for, interviewing and recruiting motivated trainees. There is even a 2-week trial period to ensure both parties are completely happy. As Darren Robinson, the academy’s training and development manager said: “There are so many bright, young and motivated school leavers looking to kick-start their careers, this is a fantastic opportunity for retailers, installers and contractors to snap up an apprentice and grow their business.” T 0845 073 8485

www.quick-step-academy.co.uk

UK first for Carpenter Carpenter has launched a UK first – an underlay recycling scheme, as part of the company’s increasing commitment to the environment. The scheme works by providing Carpenter wholesale recycling volunteers with wheelie bins, specifically for PU off-cuts and uplifts. The wholesaler is then encouraged to provide fitters with recycling bags, also provided by Carpenter, to fill with Carpenter product which can then be returned to the wheelie bin, where it is collected to be re-used. At the company’s USA division between 50,000 and 100,000 tonnes of uplifted polyurethane underlay is annually recycled, with the UK division hoping to following suit. Helen Rowberry, national sales manager for underlay at Carpenter, (pictured right) said: “This recycling scheme is a UK underlay first. This is a no-hassle alternative to costly skips and escalating landfill charges. “We want to encourage as many Carpenter wholesalers as possible to get involved and show their commitment to the environment. All the off-cuts and uplift collected is used to produce new underlay, which can be continuously recycled.” The underlay recycling scheme is just one of the environmentally friendly initiatives Carpenter operates. All its underlay is produced using recycled material and is backed with high-performance polyethylene, which aids recycling more effectively than paper backing. As well as this, the company’s Fireseal division collects used Fireseal mattresses from public prisons, which are then converted into underlay. This scheme is expected to save the prison service more than £5 million over five years in disposal costs. T 01457 861141 www.carpenter.ltd.uk 42 September 2012

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Diamond development Janser UK has this year introduced many new items to it’s already vast range of tools and machines for the professional flooring installer. A new diamond grinding plate for the widely used Columbus grinding machine, now makes even the most demanding sub floor prep jobs that much easier. Over the next couple of months the promotion of the new Protimeter MMS2 is an exciting development in the field of moisture detection in floors/walls – an instrument that may well have extra demand after recent flooding problems in many areas! Janser are delighted to announce that the successful Matrix (Redback) Kneepad inserts for work trousers have been awarded “Best Innovation for Personal Protection Equipment” from SATRA – fitters knees have never been better looked after! September will also see the launch of Janser’s first UK specific website, www.janser-uk.co.uk - this will prove of fantastic use to both Janser distributors and end users, a website packed with info, downloads and product info. www.janser-uk.co.uk T 0121 561 5888

Stewart joins Flooring One Flooring One are delighted to announce that Stewart Martin, formerly Group Sales Manager at Axminster Carpets, has agreed to work with the buying group. “We are thrilled that Stewart has agreed to join us” said Flooring One head, Glenn Harding, “Stewart has not only an immense depth of experience; he is highly regarded and respected throughout the industry. We are looking forward to a mutually beneficial and exciting working relationship”. www.flooringone.co.uk T 0121 683 1426 .

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HarrogateGuide THE ESSENTIAL GUIDE AND FLOORPLAN FOR THE FLOORING SHOW, HARROGATE, 2012

Get the season’s best-selling books

Our pattern books of beige may not be quite as sexy but they sell! Get turned on to the Regency range and we’ll arouse your basic business instincts. Our hands aren’t tied (unless you like that kind of thing) so we can make you a proposal that is almost indecent!

Talk to the team at Harrogate on stand C1 or see pages 24 - 25 for details of your local representatives

HarrogateGuide The fresh, new flooring show! More highlights “Being ‘off the shop floor’ enables me to have discussions without distraction about building relationships and how we can move forward.” Steve Pearson, Astra Carpets

The Flooring Show, Harrogate, takes a fresh new look at the sector as it opens its doors to the industry with more than 120 leading companies from 10 countries on show alongside an innovative event schedule. A host of ideas from the new management team, backed by fresh investment and strong exhibitor commitment, are reinvigorating this year’s event. Beyond the new launches that are a feature of exhibitors at the show, the organisers have built a programme around the event that is focused on creating opportunities for visitors to improve their business For the retail sector, an expanded seminar programme will focus on assisting flooring retailers to build their businesses in difficult times - including a new feature on store displays. For the commercial sector, a dedicated one day conference programme based on leading case studies will meet the CPD requirements of facilities managers, specifiers and installers. Wendy Adams, Flooring Show Director, said: “We have designed the event to be essential and unmissable - we have made sure that visitors can enjoy opportunities to gain a real advantage for their business.” As the only UK event exclusively dedicated to the flooring industry, it’s the one place and time when the whole sector gets together, making it the ideal opportunity for visitors to see their current suppliers, meet new ones, network, and learn about new products and launches.

Creative store displays in Hall C will feature three specially commissioned creative sales displays and the props used can then be reproduced by retailers. Designed by Laura Casey and co-ordinated by Joanna Ramsden of Wools of New Zealand, these displays will provide some amazing ideas for creative but simple shop window and interior displays that can help inspire consumers and highlight the important role flooring has in the selection of other domestic features such as wall coverings, curtains and furnishings. The seminar / conference programme for the retail / domestic sector has the theme: Increasing the profitability of your business in tough times and the keynote address will be by ‘retail champion’ Clare Rayner with the theme: Enhancing your retail presence. The UK’s first conference dedicated to commercial floor coverings will be hosted at the show with the theme Best practice, shared knowledge aimed at facilities managers, architects and specifiers, specialist installers. In a coup for the organisers, the creators of the Olympic Stadium floorcovering for the London 2012 Opening Ceremony - the Le Mark Group - will give a case study presentation on the project.

Exhibitor list .................................. page 48 Demonstrations schedule .............. page 48 Seminar programme ...................... page 56

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Welcome to the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s only dedicated flooring show Demonstrations Come and see how it should be done! A comprehensive three day demonstration programme is on offer at the 2012 event, spearheaded by the CFA - FITA - NICF, and taking place in the Demo Zone in Hall B. Plus various exhibiting companies with demos on their own stands

A-Z list of exhibitors Abingdon Flooring

Edel Telenzo Carpets

C43

NICF

Egalsoft

A25

Novostrat

Anbo International

B20

Esco

B39

Oriental Weavers

Ardex UK

B34

Exakt Precision Tools

B11

PCA Oriental Carpets

Associated Carpet Group C35

F & X Carpet

Personna

B28

Ball & Young

F Ball

Phil Brough Sales Agency

A25

Plantation Rugs

M11

M20/24 A2 B17

Betap

Holiday Inn

M27 C1

BMK

M15

Gaskell Wool Rich

Bona

Georgian Carpets

Bosch

B17

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Rama Carpets

C14

Regency Carpets

Rhys Davies Freight Logistics

Roberts

B18

Hadfields

A32

Haldon Thompson

A30

Carpet & Flooring Review A27 Carpet Recycling UK

M32

Cavalier Carpets

B21/22

Central Flooring

Classis

Holiday Inn

Clemence Richard

B40

Computers for Flooring

A24

Condor

St George Hotel

Contract Flooring Association

B10

Hand Made Carpets

A14

HBS

M11

Ideal

St George Hotel

B44

Spotnails

B33

ITEC

B32

Stairrods

B27

IVC Group

B32

Stroolmount (UK)

B38

The Complete Stairmakeover

J2 Flooring Kersaint Cobb Kingsmead Carpets KJC Carpets Lalegno Lano Manx Carpets

M26

Smart Direct

Cormar Carpets Createx

Skills Group Flooring in association with The Flooring Guild

C15

Lifestyle Floors

A17/A18

Shaanxi Aoke Wood

Interiors Monthly

Contract Flooring Journal B10

Mapei

Crown Floors

Mastercraft Rugs

Cybergold

Masterpiece Systems

A13/A21 C20 A8 B36 M23 A12/22 C5 C13/25 C3 C44

Demart

C18

Melrose Textile Co

C22

Dikatex

M28

Mercado

M27

Merryfield

Distinctive Flooring

See also full details of the retail and commercial seminar programmes on page 56

C19

British Wool Marketing Board

B21/22

B3 B14

A10

Bronte Carpets

A28

M22

10.00 10.10 10.20

Prices Paving & Tile

M14

B13

H & V Carpet

B21/22

Quebec Wood Export Bureau

Green Tree Distribution

B21/22

Seminars

Gooch Oriental Carpets

Demo Area

Primatech

British Wood Flooring C13/25 Association

Brockway Carpets

11.10 12.30

Demo Area

Furlong Flooring

Monday 3 September

DPMs Repair Mortars Plywood Joints and Other Repairs Smoothing Compounds Carpet and Stretch Fit Installation

B29

FITA Flooring Logistics

10.00 10.10 10.20

Fair Packaging

BIG Floorcoverings St George

Broadoak Products

Tuesday 4 September

A29

B43

10.00 10.10 10.20

11.10 12.30 14.00 14.30 15.00 16.00

Mr Tomkinson

A3a

Benott Ltd

DPMs Repair Mortars Plywood Joints and Other Repairs Smoothing Compounds Domestic Vinyl Installation Sound Insulation Systems LVT Installation Floating Timber Installation Laminate Installation

Akteks Bcf

Beauflor

11.10 12.30 14.00 14.30 15.00

Eazi-Lay Loc

Adore

Sunday 2 September DPMs Repair Mortars Plywood Joints and Other Repairs Smoothing Compounds Commercial Vinyl Installation Sound Insulation Systems LVT Installation Carpet and Stretch Fit Installation

A15/A19

Dollken-Weimar

M33

Millennium Weavers Europe C36

DS Supplies

B2a

Mohawk

M17

Easylay

B12

Morleys

M35/M36

The Flooring Magazine The Stocklists

B42 A3

Tomorrow's Flooring Tramex

C33 B6

Tremco Illbruck

B16

TSJ - Tile and Stone Journal B10 Unifloor

B12

Universal Mouldings

B19/B24

V4 Woodflooring

C42

Wagner

B15

Westco

B41

Wilkies Carpets

M29

Woolsafe

A33

YTD

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Soft and stunning The newest addition to the stunning collection of soft flooring from Lano Carpets is Fortuna, a beautiful heather shag pile carpet with a luxuriously soft texture sure to inject timeless glamour into interior spaces. Responding to the rising trend for thick, shaggy carpet piles, Fortuna’s sumptuous threads are sure to appeal to homeowners who desire the latest styles for their interiors. A brilliant choice for retailers looking to diversify their existing product range, Fortuna will appeal to those looking for lavish elegance. Available in a range of nine silky colours to suit any home, consumers can choose from the neutral tones of Almond and Camel to the richer blends of Tobacco and Charcoal. Crafted from solution dyed polypropylene, Fortuna offers superb performance benefits as well as striking aesthetics. Durable and resilient, this carpet will look exquisite in opulent living areas such as lounges and bedrooms. Fortuna is available four-metre wide, is bleach cleanable and rated for heavy domestic use. “The launch of Fortuna marks an exciting time for Lano Carpets and proves that we are committed to offering trend-led and timeless designs,” explains Birger Karlsson, UK & Ireland Sales Manager, Lano Carpets. Hall M Stand 23

T 00800 5266 5266

www.lano.com

Roll up for novel tombola Cavalier Carpets are set to return to the Harrogate Floor Show this year with a new stand within the British Manufacturers Pavilion in Hall B in association with British Wool Marketing Board. The stand will feature their distinctive new point of sale collection, including stylish 'slim line' wall units, matching lecterns and a brand new 'design a drum' tombola which gives owners of existing tombolas the opportunity to re-vamp and create fresh interest in-store. On show will be the complete Cavalier Wool & Wool Blend collection including some recently re-coloured ranges and their latest addition to the 'Stain-less' Polypropylene portfolio, 'Spice' with its unique colour palette. Hall B Stand 21/22

01254 268 000 www.cavaliercarpets.co.uk

Abingdon goes for gold Abingdon Flooring are again looking forward to a very busy Flooring Show at Harrogate. The show gives them an opportunity to showcase brand new ranges, present new marketing initiatives and just as importantly, engage with old and new customers in the 'socially friendly' environment that is Harrogate. In celebration of the shows 50th anniversary, Abingdon will be having a drinks reception, prize draw with innovative prizes and a ‘fire sale’ of clearance products each evening between 4.30pm and 6 pm. Abingdon are expecting a good turnout from retailers In order to reward visitors to the show yet further, they will also be running some incentives for new ranges purchased in addition to any orders brought to the show - all will be revealed accordingly. Abingdon are looking forward to seeing you there.Hall Hall A Stand 15/19

T 01274 655694 www.abingdonflooring.co.uk

‘50 Shades of Beige’ After the saucy success of the best-selling novel Fifty Shades of Grey books, Regency have come up with an unashamedly cheeky promotion of their latest (pattern) book, ‘50 Shades of Beige’ – another best-seller! The UK manufacturer is making a serious point as well – the Regency collection distributed by Furlong Flooring has been successfully developed in recent months with the most contemporary range of beige shades which remain the UK’s most popular choice, of course, for carpet - so the best beige wins the biggest business. On show at Harrogate will be the new colour options for the Regency brand leader Satisfaction range together with the smart new illuminated lectern that presents the collection to best effect. Neil Valentine (left) is pictured with Peter Sharpe of Furlong Flooring, with the new illuminated lecterm. Hall C Stand 1 T 01772 316155

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Points means prizes Retailers are urged to join the Loyalty Club from Crown Floors in order to amass fantastic rewards for themselves and their staff. With points available for every square metre of Crown Floors carpet sold, Loyalty Club members can collect and redeem them against a range of luxury and everyday gift items found at www.crownfloorsloyaltyclub.co.uk. Goods from well-known brands such as Apple, Sony, DeWalt and many more are on offer, presenting retailers and sales assistants with the perfect opportunity to treat themselves with something special or get their hands on the latest must-have gadget. And now with the launch of the brand new Crown Floors ranges, it has never been a better time for retailers to sign up to the club. As James Caldwell, sales coordinator, Crown Floors, explains, “the Loyalty Club has been incredibly successful to date, and we want to encourage more retailers to take advantage of the scheme. It is a superb way for us to say thank you to our loyal retailers for ensuring the success of our brand, and it’s great to be able to reward their continued efforts. “Now we have updated the Crown Floors collection to include a whole array of exclusive designs, it really is a brilliant time for new retailers to register and for existing members to start increasing their points balance. We are committed to continuing to grow the success of the Crown Floors collection through dedicated promotional materials and innovative POS designs, so the Loyalty Club is the ideal way for new and current retailers to take advantage of this.” Hall A Stand 1

T 0800 0773301

www.crownfloors.co.uk

Stairrods in top trim Stairrods preview their New Premier solid brass trims which includes a Double-Z naplock, a single naplock, and a 38mm cover plate in 9 finishes. John Raine was particularly proud of the 'Double Z' design which allows the fitter to 'dress down' the carpet, which until now has been impossible with current solid brass profiles on the market. The 'Double-Z' also reduces the need to stock both a Double and a Z trim, as a groove in the base allows the fitter to peal off one side when fitting carpet to laminate. Stairrods have used their extensive knowledge of finishing brass stair rods and put this to good use. The new Premier Trims will be available in chrome, satin chrome, pewter, brass, antique brass, satin brass, antique bronze, satin nickel and polished nickel. Production estimated November. Hall B Stand 27 • T 01207 591176 www.stairrods.co.uk

Green and clean For retailers looking for high-performance and resilient carpet that also offers exceptional environmental benefits the extensive range of SmartStrand carpets from Mohawk is a smart choice. Offering exceptional environmental benefits, SmartStrand carpet fibre is in part derived from corn. The manufacturing process also offers a reduced level of environmental impact when compared to an equivalent amount of nylon, so carpets made with this fibre are an ideal choice for retailers looking to attract ecologically conscious consumers. SmartStrand fibre delivers unique performance properties that will have farreaching appeal. Suiting the busiest of homes, SmartStrand carpets offer lifetime stain resistance so are great for areas prone to stains and spills. In fact, SmartStrand is the only carpet with built-in stain and soil resistance that will never wash off, and it is easy to clean with just water. SmartStrand carpet is exceptionally soft, too, with twist pile textures that feel luxurious underfoot. Available in a seemingly unlimited range of colours and styles, homeowners can choose from warm deep tones to soft pastel hues. With a variety of POS displays that explain the unique SmartStrand manufacturing process, retailers can be sure that this carpet will catch the attention of consumers. Stand M17 T 01480 479830 www.mohawkinternational.com

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Solar shines Kidderminster’s Brockway Carpets will unveil a major new product launch featuring its largest collection of plain coloured carpets to date. Solar is a range of premium wool rich carpets available in sixty four vibrant plain colours and seven contemporary co-ordinating stripes. Expertly designed, the stylish colour range includes popular neutral tones, fashionable greys, bright whites and stunning exotic colours from deep purples, greens and oranges to gentle pinks, lilacs and blues. All 64 Solar plain colours – including Loganberry, Pomegranate, Tangerine and Forget-me-not – are available in traditional 4m and 5m widths. Plus there are seven complementary stripes to choose including Metal Stripe, Battleship Stripe, Seaweed Stripe and Key Lime stripe - all available in 4m widths. As well as an extensive choice of on-trend colours to choose from, purchasers can also create their own unique colour carpet using Brockway’s bespoke colour matching service. Whether it’s a favourite wallpaper, paint colour chart or even a prized shoe, Brockway promises to match to virtually any colour reference provided by the customer for minimum orders of 25 sq m. Bespoke colours are available in 4m and 5m widths. Part of the Classic Collection, the Solar range features 80 per cent pure new wool and 20 per cent nylon, which together gives this deluxe carpet its unique strength, making it the perfect choice for heavy domestic and heavy commercial use. “This is an exciting time for Brockway,” says managing director of Brockway Carpets, Charles Annable. The popularity of coordinating plains and stripes has continued to increase and we’re delighted to extend our offering to retailers and customers with even more colours on offer than ever before. “This is a major product launch for us and we’re supporting it heavily with new-look point of sale display units and photography, and we anticipate it will generate a lot of interest.” Hall B Stand 21/22 T 01562 828200 www.brockway.co.uk

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HarrogateEvents Carpet design guru Joanna Ramsden

Seminars explore key industry topics

Easy innovation for your store display

Full programme of installations demos

‘Retail Champion’ Clare Rayner

Retailer Seminar Programme Sunday 2nd 10.00 – 10.20

Software for flooring estimation: How you can save time and money and enhance your customer service. Speaker: Charles Pearson, MasterPiece Systems

10.30 – 10.50

The LVT market and the growing popularity of the ‘click system’. Speaker: Paul Brady, adore floors

10.55 – 11.30

Training & Skills 1: Protecting the customer from poor workmanship. The Government-backed Trust Mark scheme and the flooring industry. Speaker: Conor McKernan, Unilin/Quick Step Academy The new Quick-Step Academy, NVQs and Training. Speaker: Mike Blakeley, PSC Training

11.35 – 12.00

Training & Skills 2: Meeting the costs of training: Overview of available funds and apprenticeship schemes for the flooring industry. Speaker: Lindsay McCurdy, CEO, Apprenticeships England

14.00

Carpet Recycling UK - New recycling opportunities for retailers. Speaker: Jane Gardner, Carpet Recycling UK

14.30

Carpet Recycler case study – Working with retailers to recycle installation waste. Speaker: Lee Bridge, Anglo Recycling plus another TBC

15.00

Can a Buying Group benefit my business? Speaker: Mike Symonds, Head of Group Operations, SMG

15.30

Small Business Finance 1. How sorting basic business finances can help boost your profits in stressed markets. Speaker: Darrel King, Senior Manager Advisory, KPMG LLP

Monday 3rd 10.30 to 11.15

Keynote Presentation + Q&A: The key ingredients of effective retailing. Speaker: Clare Rayner, The Retail Champion

11.20 to 11.30

Creative shop and window displays that inspire the consumer: Introduction to 3 designs specially commissioned for The Flooring Show. Speaker: Joanna Ramsden, Wools of New Zealand

11.35 to 12.00

How floor coverings define a room – The floor as the focus of interior design. Speaker: Nick Gilbert, Prestige Floor Studio, Altrincham

12.05 to 12.30

Heightening the retail experience. Speaker: David Anderson, Pop-Works

14.00

The Internet is a friend that can help, not an enemy to fear: The Internet as a tool to build your business. Speaker: Ross Brown, Digital Marketing Consultant

14.30

Small Business Finance 2. Sources of finance for small business expansion - getting ready to take advantage of the upturn. Speaker: Darrel King, Senior Manager Advisory, KPMG LLP

15.00

Training & Skills 4: Carpets & Vinyl - The Power of Training. Speaker: Ray Morgan, The Flooring Guild

15.30

Training & Skills 5: Wood flooring apprenticeships. Speaker: Andrew Thomas, The British Wood Flooring Association Apprenticeship Scheme

Commercial Conference Programme Monday 3rd, Queen Suite, Harrogate International Centre 10.15 – 11.30

Floorings for sports & fitness Gerflor Floorings for dance & performance Le Mark,The London Olympic Stadium 'reveal' floor

12.00 – 13.00

Floorings for healthcare Health & Safety Labs (HSL) in association with Altro

14.00 – 15.15

Floorings for hotels Brintons Floorings for Retail Flowcrete

15.30 – 16.45

Floorings for offices Interface Flooring regulation SATRA

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Rhys Davies Carpet Logistics Covering the Nation The UK’s largest independent carpet and flooring delivery specialist Rhys Davies Carpet Logistics (RDCL) will be exhibiting for the fourth year in succession at The Flooring Show Harrogate on 2-4 September.

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Rhys Davies’ involvement in the carpet industry began in 2004 when it stepped in to help Belgium-based Associated Weavers following the demise of its UK distribution company. RDCL assumed responsibility for distribution within six weeks of being selected, with no previous experience of carpet distribution.

Recent expansion of the specialist fleet with new vehicles and overnight trunking trailers, and increases in the delivery frequency have seen RDCL become the ‘go-to’ network for all flooring delivery requirements including rolls, cuts, rugs, pallets, point of sale, samples and accessories. The application of variable pricing versus more traditional ‘fixed cost’ fleet options has proven immensely attractive to RDCL customers who have all achieved a significant return on outsourcing.

Eight years on, RDCL is firmly established as the UK’s leading carpet and flooring distribution network, handling nationwide deliveries for nearly twenty of Britain and Europe’s top manufacturers and distributors.

National Coverage Utilising the RDCL depot network, with nine locations in Andover, Barnsley, Birmingham, Cardiff, Haydock, London, Newton Aycliffe, Rainham and Whitburn - Scotland, carpets and flooring are collected from the UK and mainland Europe, and then received into the nearest depots. The carpets are then checked, sorted, and loaded for delivery or overnight trunking to another RDCL depot as appropriate. Once at the delivery depot, the rolls and cuts are loaded onto the specialist dedicated carpet delivery vehicles. Deliveries are made on a nominated delivery day to the entire mainland of the UK, without reliance on sub-contractors. Each postcode region receives deliveries on the same named days each week.

Frequent Deliveries Successful growth has meant that delivery frequency has continued to increase, to the point where most UK postcodes are serviced twice or three times per week. Typically upto fifty percent of consignments are now delivered next day, with over ninety five percent of consignments delivered within three days. Although a large proportion of deliveries are to independent retailers, RDCL also deliver to contractors, out of hour’s contractors and residential addresses.

RDCL continues to invest in IT systems to improve service levels. Orders are usually received via EDI, and this information is then used, along with product barcodes, to track the life cycle of the carpet from point of collection right through to point of delivery.

Export and Import The network has also seen growth in the export and import of flooring products globally by road, air and sea. Recent examples include exports to Afghanistan, Canada and Australia and imports from the USA, China and India. All these are handled by the carpet team using Rhys Davies’ Freight Forwarding division, providing confidence and accountability at all stages of the process.

Expansion 2013 will continue to see more developments and improvements in the breadth of services offered. Experienced and skilled staff supported by a nationwide logistics network and robust IT systems means that your carpets and flooring are in good hands. Why not join RDCL for a no obligation chat at Stand M6 at Harrogate to discuss your logistical requirements. Hall M Stand 6

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Greendale - 50 years young And going strong! The only true "Buying Group" in the industry is celebrating its 50th anniversary this year, but Greendale's origins began in furniture. On the 10th May 1961, a small number of quality high-street furnishers, all of whom were members of “The Good Furnishing Group,” met to discuss what was minuted as a “Swedish Furniture Buying Project.” Discussions with manufacturers went well and a few months later in the early months of 1962 a dedicated company was established to handle the administration of the bought in products. The company, called Sworda, quickly branched out into carpet and fabric buying, and the eleven initial members became affectionately known as the “Green Group” because of the green paper used to distinguish documents from others being handled by Findlater Smith, one of the founding eleven whose staff administered group business.. In latter years, the three parts split into separate entities as the business and membership grew with the furnishings side becoming Minerva, fabrics disappearing and floor coverings continuing as the Green Group with its own membership, board and operation. From these beginnings, the Green Group - now known as Greendale Carpets & Floorings - has grown to a multi-million pound 120 member co-operative, with its own warehouse and operational centre in Hereford. Greendale employs 14 staff covering sales ordering, accounts, customer service, merchandising and warehousing, and stocks over 2,000 rolls of carpet from all the main British and Continental manufacturers.

points and the latter more expensive specialist areas. The range covers all main product types with Tufted Twists, Velvets, Saxonies and Loops, as well as Woven ranges in wool and manmade fibres. The group also sources its own exclusive range of UK manufactured Wool Twists which offer members outstanding value and enhanced margin opportunities. Members are given their own areas to enable them to promote and exploit the brand and feature the ranges on a wide range of bespoke Greendale branded instore units. All supported by Greendale’s merchandising team and twice yearly visits from agents. An annual show and dinner for members and suppliers takes place with over 250 people at last year’s event and this year’s likely to be even larger.

From Hereford, carpets are cut and shipped to members all over the UK; from the Orkney’s in the north to the Channel Islands in the south, and Northern Ireland in the west to Cromer in the east. The members own the group which is run on a “not for profit basis” meaning that all savings negotiated are passed onto members. Obviously by purchasing rolls these are substantial. The group supplies over 100 ranges of carpets all renamed to colour level and marketed to members under the Greendale and Elizabeth Grieves labels with the former covering the main mass market price

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Greendale has a website with details of the group and its philosophy together with consumer information on flooring types, care and maintenance, however, ranges and pricing are not shown allowing members to retail them with confidence. A wide package of other benefits include membership of BIRA (the British Independent Retail Association) which offers a range of support services for independent retailers. The group also provides members with a package of other support which is shown on the member area of the website. With the growth of the internet, the group’s policy on membership and product rebadging is becoming even more relevant to today’s independent retailers and as the group enters its second 50 years, the future is looking bright for Greendale. The Group welcomes interest from retailers who share its ethos. Tel 01432 852000

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Flower on Flooring News News Happy with the heavies Despite the difficult economic conditions that have continued this year, heavyweight carpet continues to prove popular, providing retailers with healthy margins and their customers with a product that gives satisfaction for appearance and performance. Martin Peace, sales and marketing director of Abingdon Flooring, says that whilst the economy is suffering and market conditions are challenging, the obvious conclusion would be that prices are being driven down and carpet demand is therefore at the budget end of the scale. The company finds, however, that there is a growing demand for quality, luxury carpets as long as they deliver value for money. Abingdon’s Indulgence lives up to its name

The choice of 50, 60, 70 and 80oz products in heathers, plains and textures are continuing to turn into best sellers. “People are voting with their feet and they are usually bare feet at that,” says Mr Peace. Geert Vanden Bossche, Balta Group marketing director, says: “Now more than ever, homeowners are demanding carpets that Balta’s Exclusive Shaggy offers offer supreme quality long lasting quality and style, and top-end ranges are becoming even more popular as consumers look for long-lasting quality over cheap fixes. “Our Shaggy Exclusive design allows retailers to cater to this demand, supplying customers with opulent carpet that has that all-important timeless appeal. With the current popularity of shaggy styles too, Shaggy Exclusive is set to captivate homeowners with its ultimate underfoot comfort and on-trend look.” Shaggy Exclusive has a pile weight of 3.2kg/m2 and is available in nine shades, with a lavish pile height of 3cm. Crafted from 100% highquality two-ply StainSafe polypropylene yarn, it is also bleach cleanable, says Mr Vanden Bossche. “With impressive seven-year wear and 10-year stain safe warranties too, retailers can be sure that this is a carpet set to have widespread appeal,” he concludes.

It states that a good quality two ply polypropylene saxony with plenty of twist in the yarn both handles well and has the practicality of being ‘stainfree’, the perfect combination when combined with fresh colourways and a reasonable price tag. Furthermore, a growing number of retailers are selling more of this product type and receiving good customer feedback, providing the confidence to sell more heavyweights and continue the upward trend. An ‘unmistakable touch of class’ in Axminster’s Botanica

Richard Lawrence, Axminster Carpets group head of marketing, says: “We are famous for our quality and many of our retailers benefit from this reputation, with consumers attracted to the natural appeal of wool and the craftsmanship and pride. Whether tufted creations such as the Devonia collection, or our beautiful woven Axminster styles, each carpet is made to the highest possible standard and will endure years of use.” The company controls every aspect of production, from sourcing 90% of its wool from British sheep, to processing its own yarn for its Devon factory. It is this attention to detail that gives Axminster Carpets an unmistakable touch of class, says Mr Lawrence. “Our patterned woven Axminster carpets offer homeowners a stunning array of styles,” he continues. Traditional patterns, delicate florals and Arts and Crafts inspired carpets combine with contemporary pindots, staccato stripe and oversized plaids, complemented by Axminster Carpets’ in-store presence, quality, style and diversity,” says Mr Lawrence. Charles Annable, Brockway Carpets managing director identifies an important, cash rich segment of the market that is interested in premium end of the market heavyweight carpets, despite the economic difficulties. “We’re catering for this demand with new product launches including our latest Solar range,” he says. “Expertly designed for heavy domestic/commercial use, this premium range of wool rich carpets features 64 vibrant plain colours and seven contemporary coordinating stripes. It will make its debut at The Flooring Show.” With consumers looking for comfort and luxury within their long term investment, Brockway is seeing an increase in demand for ranges such as Akaroa, Florian and Orion, with significant sales growth for its Cadogan superior two-ply yarn range, says Mr Annable.

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Underlays such as QA’s luxury Mayfair (left) and Designer (below) can help boost profits

Brintons Bell Twist is a classy woven wilton suitable for extra heavy domestic use

Brintons states it appreciates that during an economic downturn consumers are tempted to reduce the quality of what they are buying, so feel it is even more important to demonstrate the benefit in investing in a wool-rich, woven carpet. There is no doubt this will retain its looks for longer and buying cheaper alternatives is a false economy that will require carpet to be replaced sooner, the company advises. Brintons offers a sample and technical advice service directly to consumers, encouraging them to buy the best their budget will allow. Retailers also understand the importance of quality, it says, and play an important role in the purchase decision, offering invaluable advice and recommending the best carpets. When it comes to an infrequent purchase such as carpet, it is vital that the consumer understands that it pays dividends to spend more for higher quality carpets, Brintons concludes.

QA Products states that it is taking an innovative approach to the world of underlay by streamlining its extensive range into two brands, engineered to meet the challenges facing the carpet retailer. These are: how to include underlay with every carpet sale; and how to make a healthy profit. While the company offers its QA Essentials brands for budgetconscious customers, with Designer PU underlay the leading product, the company has developed its QA Performax range for the higher end of the market. Performax includes high performance underlays for luxury installations, tailored for customers with demanding requirements prepared to pay more for their flooring. There is considerable potential for the retailer to boost profits, the company states, through products such as its Mayfair luxury PU carpet underlay.

Bronte Carpets says although it has felt the effects of the economic downturn, producing at the higher end of the quality scale has protected it from feeling the full weight of the recession. It has found that the heavier qualities in its range have held up well.

Steve Byrne, Whitestone Weavers and Hugh Mackay managing director, says: “I can confirm that the top end of the market has definitely held its own. We are continuing to see healthy growth in the 60oz sales of Durham Twist. It far out performs the 40oz and 50oz.”

It is possible that the increase in wool prices may have contributed to this, as consumers look to a higher end product if they require wool carpet. It may also be that consumers are looking for a product that will last longer and are therefore spending a little more on a better quality carpet. Bronte states its latest additions possibly reflect this trend, as they are the two chunky shag pile qualities and the new embossed designs in its border range.

With the better retailers understanding the benefits of selling higher quality carpet, he states his company has positioned itself to supply those looking for superior products at a more cost-effective price. Its 95oz per sq yd Hassle Free Saxony is the company’s latest example. “Again it’s much more for your money that seems to work best,” says Mr Byrne.

Martin West, Kingsmead general manager, says: “I have been involved with selling heavy weight saxony carpets for nearly 25 years and have seen many peaks and troughs in their popularity.” Strong colours such as greys, pinks and jade greens dominated in the 1990s in nylon and polyester, before beige began its dominance 10 years ago. Since then the cost of nylon and polyester has increased significantly, leaving a void to be filled by the modern day two-ply BCF polypropylene. “The market is overrun currently with ‘salt'n'pepper’ deep saxonies with more arriving on a regular basis. At Harrogate, however, Kingsmead will launch its first 100oz saxony in 11 plain shades of Everlon polypropylene 4m and 5m wide,” says Mr West.

He believes the industry should move away from focusing on cost and start promoting the benefits of good quality carpeting. While his company supplies a blend of options to meet market demand, Mr Byrne firmly believes it is best to create fine products by using the best types of materials to create outstanding products to meet customers’ expectations of quality products. continued overleaf... Hugh Mackay’s 60oz Durham Twist out-sells the 40 and 50oz options

Clare Jenkinson, Ulster Carpet residential designer, says: “Customers who can afford top end products are sometimes less affected by the downturn and are less likely to compromise with a lower quality product. There has also been a move away from seeing houses as investments to be sold on regularly, and a reinforcement of the idea of 'home' as people move house less and appreciate the importance of home in unsettled times. In design terms there has been a move towards luxurious texture in all areas of home furnishings.” The company states its products are renowned for their quality and timeless appeal, with its Country House Collection and Ulster Velvet ranges depicting flooring at its finest, presented in sophisticated and elegant colour palettes.

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Flower on Flooring continued from previous page Cormar’s new and superb Sensation

Cormar Carpets’ Sensation is made from 100% Luxelle PP, a heavyweight polypropylene that has been engineered to feel softer and more luxurious but with the qualities of a standard polypropylene, including a 10 year stain warranty. Made on 1/8th gauge using a two-fold specialised fine yarn to create a lustrous handle, Sensation is available in 10 contemporary plain neutrals including Monterey Sand and Siberian Mink. It comes in four and five metre widths and will retail around £25 per sq m. David Cormack, Cormar Carpets marketing director, says: “Since the price of wool has escalated, better quality polypropylenes like our Primo Ultra and Primo Delight have done exceptionally well. “Sensation was developed to be a much softer, more tactile carpet collection reflecting the current trend for lustre and handle. It is a heavy weight carpet to give it that deep pile, hardwearing quality. It is a range that sits within our Easy Clean range as a flag ship product.” All Cormar’s wool twist, wool loop and easy clean polypropylene ranges are produced on site at its Lancashire mills and distributed in the UK and Eire via its own delivery fleet.

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Hot and cold comfort Itec is pioneering the use of cold welding for its entire range of commercial-rated resilient flooring with the Itec Invisiweld system. Negating the need for power tools and easier to carry out than conventional hot welding, Invisiweld leaves an almost imperceptible join making for a finish that is clean and retains the original aesthetic of wood, tile, stone and cement style decors. The Invisiweld system utilises a chemical bond to achieve its almost invisible join and it is not only easier, but also quicker and more cost-effective than traditional seaming methods. With Itec’s Invisiweld Pro Starter Kit containing everything installers need to begin adopting the method, Invisiweld looks set to transform resilient flooring: “Cold welding is already widely used in continental Europe and we are keen to bring all its benefits to the UK,” comments Jason Barrett, National Sales Manager, Itec Contract Floors. “We feel the method will very often supersede hot welding as it requires less equipment, is faster, less expensive, more forgiving to slight errors and provides a far better aesthetic.” Included within the Invisiweld Pro Starter Kit are Type A (close cut and tightly butted welds) and Type C (0.3 – 4mm gaps) tubes, a contract quality knife, blades, rollers and tape; Itec Contract Floors also supplies Invisiweld Type A and Type C tubes separately. The same tubes can be used regardless of colourway or décor, making Invisiweld suitable for use on absolutely any design combination and easy to take from project to project. “Invisiweld also removes the problem of a hot works licence, making it a preferred choice in many refurbishment projects and in operational buildings, as well as on certain new build works,” continues Jason. “While all Itec floors can be either hot or cold-welded we view the Invisiweld concept as the way to work smarter and faster and its introduction marks the future of resilient floor installation in the UK.” T 08000 323 970

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The British Wool column Countess of Wessex opens British Wool offices

Visiting Bradford for a tour of the wool industry, the Countess of Wessex was invited for a tour of Wool House and the industry. The impressive new building is now situated nearer the centre of Bradford – historic home of the textile industry - and has amalgamated the wool grading side of the business with the administration. Welcomed by the BWMB’s chairman – a Northumberland sheep farmer - the Countess was given a tour of the early stage of the wool industry where British Wool is still graded by hand and eye. The grading depot, which serves the North of England area grades up to 5 million kilos of wool every year – the majority of this is strong wool that will be used in the manufacture of carpets. This was followed by a look at the way wool is auctioned – the BWMB will sell wool every fortnight throughout the year and it is all done via an electronic computerised system - although the wool merchants still attend personally as has been the long standing tradition in the wool industry. There was then a presentation on the Campaign for Wool which has been a key focus for the wider wool industry in the last three years and which now hosts many international promotions as well as a Wool Week in the UK. Members of the British Wool staff also met her and she received a posy from an employee’s daughter before unveiling a plaque.

Countess of Wessex at the opening

“It was a tremendous day for all concerned and a great boost to raising the valuable role that wool plays not just in the local community but across the world.” The Countess then went on to see wool scouring and carpet manufacturing to give her a fuller picture of the wool industry.

Gold medals and red carpets Olympic fever, literally took over our country and there is something magnificent about the way that we rallied around our nation’s big event and gave it our wholehearted support. The carpet industry hosts an award ceremony of its own – set up and run by the Carpet Foundation – it celebrates the promotion of carpet in the consumer press. It is a brilliant concept to make the monthly glossies feel appreciated for the work they do and the space they give to making carpet look good – which of course helps the retailer. Magazines like Period Living, which has a superb splash on carpet in their September issue – has done an excellent job for all of us in the industry. It is also interesting that colour is big on the pages of these publications. Less beige and more brave shades are creeping in to the style trends Maybe we need a gold medal for selling more carpet colour – it has got to be a great incentive – if it works for our young athletes – surely we can introduce it! Wool which takes dye very well and in all shades looks beautiful in rich colours. As the season changes – let’s give our wool carpet industry a boost by picking up the trends that these magazines push and turning them in to a boost for business.

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Wool Week is back The UK’s biggest celebration of wool is just around the corner as October will see the return of Wool Week and from 15th to 21st – the country will be promoting wool in all variety of ways. The new and quite stunning sheep POS funded by the Campaign is designed to give stronger profile for wool in store and so is a perfect way to get involved in a very easy way. “There is no restriction on what you can do – it can be just about promoting carpet or it can be something totally fun and just a social occasion,” said Bridgette Kelly of the Campaign.

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The underlay opportunity Call for national campaign to promote sales When footfall falls off and a real buyer is a rare and precious commodity, adding underlay sales to a carpet purchase can make a valuable difference to the bottom line but retailers may be missing the opportunity, says our survey. Our latest flooring forum generated some conflicting responses with 73% of retailers saying that customers could be persuaded to add underlay to their purchase – a quarter said it was ‘easy’ to persuade them. But half of our respondents admitted that more than 80% of their carpet sales went without underlay and an additional third said more than 60% of their sales fell in this category. Surprisingly, perhaps, 45% did not regard underlay as a ‘key opportunity to grow the business’. We had some interesting comments from retailers in our survey ‘soapbox’ this month. “Underlay is one area where we can put one over on Carpetright because they inflate the price. We can offer our customers a superior product at a lower price than they charge for a basic underlay,” said a North East store manager. A retailer from South Yorkshire added: “It’s a good earner. Generally for every 10 rolls you'll make an extra one! But it makes me mad when you lose a job because your competitor is using crap £2m2 underlay.” “Too many retailers undervalue underlay by offering free poor quality underlay or using non branded underlays,” said a respondent from Yorkshire. Overall, underlay sales were broadly flat compared to five years ago said our survey and respondents said the recession had made little difference to the motivation of consumers to buy. A London retailer suggested a campaign to increase the profile: “Let’s start a national sales drive paid for by all interested parties to sell more new underlay, maybe use the Carpet Foundation.” Suppliers generally got a thumbs-up from retailers with more than 80% saying they were charging a fair price and 78% were happy with the service and sampling they received. But manufacturers selling to internet was a loud and common complaint. An Essex retailer, for example, commented: “I supply and lay a roll of quality branded underlay for around £120.00. If my customer checks on line they can get it for £40. I find that difficult to mitigate but it is a grim reminder that the carpet trade cannot continue trading in its current fashion.” The recent explosion of products offered in the market as suppliers chase niche sales and introduce entry-level ranges has been less well received by the market with 63% of retailers

66% say most of their carpet sells without underlay 45% don’t see underlay as a key opportunity 80% say manufacturers charge a fair price 68% sell just 3 or 4 types of underlay 66% of retailers prefer PU, 89% of fitters prefer PU 63% say there are too many product options The Stocklists polled 1047 retailers throughout the UK during August 2012 . Replies and comments are recorded anonymously. Many thanks to all those who took part.

believing there were now too many options available. Most of our retailers – some 68% - offer just three or four options and only 18% offered 6 or more products. PU confirmed its popularity among our sample with 66% of retailers saying it was the preferred choice of their customers and 89% the preferred choice of their fitters. 54% of our survey said they used in-store product demos and sampling to discuss underlay choice with consumers. But retailers have to take the initiative with one Bristol business commenting he’d only been asked twice in 8 years about underlay. A Hampshire retailer called for a national standard: “I'd like to see an industry standard ratings system on underlay. Most consumers seem to think thicker is better, we all know that's not the case. Some of us will try and educate the customer while others are quite happy to sell a dodgy 12mm for a 600% mark up!” Asked how long underlay should last, the vast majority of our panel said 10 years with only 7% suggesting longer. A common answer was that underlay should last as long as the carpet – no more, no less.

It’s a good earner - for every 10 rolls you'll make Let’s start a national sales an extra one!

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Come to beds! Flooring retailers are increasingly interested in diversification to support their turnover and margins in tough times and the proportion of stores who also sell beds is growing. This year, the Bed Show is keen to welcome flooring retailers. Now in its third year, the Bed Show, which takes place 25-26 September 2012 and once again at Telford International Centre, is the only bed-specific exhibition in the UK and is a must-attend event for anyone interesting in sourcing components for making mattresses and beds. Visitors will have a chance to learn more about the latest technological innovations likely to be incorporated into beds as well as view new, finished products and ranges from the UK’s leading bed manufacturers and suppliers. Said NBF executive director Jessica Alexander: “We’ve had a fantastic level of interest in Bed Show 2012, with over 80% of stand space already booked. There’s a good mix of both bed manufacturers – all with British manufacturing bases – and component suppliers. It’s this combination that gives the show its unique quality.” The components suppliers will be showing everything from bed making and packaging, machinery and tools, foams, fibres and natural fillings, springs, tickings and mattress covers, labels, plus a host of other components. Parking and entry are free for visitors, and Telford International Centre is easily accessible from all parts of the UK. There will once again be a sparkling gala dinner and awards ceremony on the night of the first day of the Bed Show. Over 1,300 visited the second Bed Show which was organised by the National Bed Federation (NBF), the recognised trade association representing UK manufacturers of beds and their suppliers. All exhibitors must first be NBF members. Visit www.bedshow.co.uk to register on line, book accommodation and reserve your place at the Gala dinner!

Star quality from Sweet Dreams Launching at the Bed Show this year will be a third TV-ready bed from Sweet Dreams, Ella. Stunning Ella comprises a modern fabric frame with a star quality diamante-studded headboard. In double, king and superking, the frame is available with two styles of base; sprung slatted or the increasingly popular five-stage-action adjustable. The adjustable bed comes with three mattress options; foam, pocket spring and supersoft bultex. The frame and mattress are made in the UK. Ella is also available as a floor-standing headboard; Flare. Promotions will also be a feature of this year’s Bed Show for Sweet Dreams. Buyers can look forward to great deals on the four models in the luxury Moonflower collection. Sweet Dreams are famous for their wide range of British-made divans and mattresses, encompassing eight collections, and for their 10 working day delivery. Visit Sweet Dreams at Stand D11 at the Bed Show.

Somnus Naturally, the best night’s sleep for the rest of your life Are you looking to grow sales of premium quality beds? Have you considered becoming an exclusive Somnus Studio Stockist? Somnus promise a good night’s sleep with all their beds uniquely hand-crafted for unsurpassed sleep luxury. Every step of the manufacturing process combines sumptuous upholstery and unique spring technology to deliver the very best in comfort. Their state of the art Sensa Pocket springs provide luxurious support, making sure every spring responds to each individual’s weight and sleeping pattern giving the ultimate sleep experience. Somnus lovingly nurture their very own sheep flocks on the Somnus Farm to create Yorkshire Dales Eco Wool, which a team of sleep specialists have developed into unique blends 100% natural upholstery fillings. This ensures every Somnus bed delivers supreme breathability and temperature control for naturally , the bests night’s sleep for the rest of your life. Visit Somnus at Stand B27-35 at the Bed Show. 74 September 2012

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SITUATIONS VACANT

Abingdon Flooring continue to expand in the independent sector We are looking for

2 new Territory Managers in London/Home Counties and will look at other "exceptional" candidates in other parts of the country Excellent training and back up support Promising career path We always promote from within! Attractive salary package and No Limit on Commission!

Applications in confidence to Stacey Beddoe (H R Manager) in S Wales stacey.beddoe@abingdonflooring.co.uk Abingdon Flooring, Newbridge, Gwent, NP1 4XG.

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