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Flooring factsheet Wool fibre Benefits of Wool Carpet

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

DURABLE EASYCARE

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

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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.

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The Best Carpet Wool Wool carpets have a historic reputation for quality because as a fibre it is known to withstand pressure and have excellent appearance retention properties. The best wool for carpet production is ‘strong’ wool and this is grown on sheep breeds found in Britain and New Zealand. Most carpets will contain both British Wool and New Zealand Wool because British Wool is more bulky and resilient and offers texture and unique heathery shades to carpet, whilst New Zealand wool is softer and whiter and particularly good for plain, lighter shaded ranges. Combining the two within a blend for carpet yarn gives manufacturers the perfect qualities for carpet. Wool has yet to be matched by any man-made fibre; it has superior strength and does not need other fibres to improve its performance. However manufacturers choose to use synthetic fibres within the yarn blend for a number of reasons. These include fibre flexibility, dyeing, heat setting, stain resistance, durability and cost. These wool rich compositions offer industry standard carpets which will perform well in the home.

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Fire Retardant – Wool is naturally fire resistant, has a slow ignition rate and tests show that it is self extinguishing within seconds. It meets many safety regulations without additional treatments and is favoured in contract locations for this reason. Fall Friendly – Carpet cushions and so provides a softer floor which protects against serious injury in falls by the very young or the elderly.

Internal Environment Indoor Environment – As a natural ‘smart’ fibre with a complex physical and chemical structure, wool helps to create a balanced atmosphere in the home. It breathes and absorbs humidity in the air, releasing it when the atmosphere becomes dry and helps improve air quality by absorbing airborne toxins in indoor air. Anti–allergy – The minute scales on the fibre’s surface will hold fine dust until vacuumed which helps to reduce floating particulate in the atmosphere. Wool does not give off harmful emissions or promote the growth of bacteria and wool is not a food source for dust mites.

Eco/Environmental Natural and Sustainable – Grown on sheep, which graze freely, wool is both 100% natural and fully sustainable. As shearing is a necessary part of animal husbandry this means that every year there is a fresh supply of wool available for the carpet manufacturing industry. Energy Efficient – Wool is energy efficient in the home and also in carpet production. Biodegradable – Wool fibre is biodegradable in soil and will produce nitrogen, sulphur, carbon dioxide and water which are all plant nutrients. Environmentally Assessed – Wool is an environmentally responsible fibre that has been measured in terms of its ecological impact. A Life Cycle Analysis study carried out by Leeds University to ISO 14040 standard for British Wool concludes that it compares favourably when measured against man-made fibres. 5

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

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

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

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

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

• Ensure you understand the financial arrangements,

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

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

• Review all the extra benefits and services to see

The bottom line is the bottom line. A retailer selling across a broad range of products is likely to improve margins within a buying group – but you don’t need a leap of faith to join up. Ask the buying groups for answers...

flexibility to run your business the way you want

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

• Ensure you understand any rules that may limit your

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Key benefits Increase margins • Group purchases to get beneficial rates • Rebates • Exclusive higher-margin products • Special promotions One of the key reasons to join a buying group is to benefit from the discounts they negotiate as a bulk buyer from manufacturers. The way discounts and rebates are passed on to members varies between groups so make sure it’s absolutely clear how this will be done. You’ll need to work out how this compares with discounts you have already negotiated locally with preferred suppliers. Access professional services • Business and financial services • IT and internet support • Training and workshops • Professional bodies Some buying groups offer an excellent range of other services which may be valuable to your business. Financial services include invoice factoring, credit, loans and insurance. Some of the more sophisticated groups offering marketing packages, software systems to help you run your business operations and customised websites ready to use. Relationships with professional and training organisations can also offer discounts. 8

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

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Network with other independents

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

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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

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

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.

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

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

Colour matching Carpets are produced in batches - known as creels - and usually each batch produces between 500m2 - 3000m2 in a single width, depending on the creel size. Whilst the recipe used by the dyer remains constant, and is followed to the letter, in each separate production the colour reproduction will vary from batch to batch. However production is matched back to the original or master sample to ensure that the colour remains ‘within a commercial tolerance’. This process if not an exact science and a commercial tolerance is subjective but nevertheless is usually the professional judgement of the head dyer based on his/her experience. A greater level of tolerance is required on blended colours (Heathers etc). To ensure perfect colour matching it is advisable that a single width be used in any installation requiring exact colour matching. N.B. Carpets which are laid with the pile travelling in different directions, even though they be from the same batch will appear not to match. For further information please check with the manufacturers recommendations.

Sprouting Occasionally an odd tuft or two can work its way to the surface and stand proud of the rest of the pile. This is probably due to one end of the tuft being longer than the other i.e. J shaped tuft instead of V shaped. Remedial action merely requires that the offending tufts be scissor trimmed level with the rest of the pile. They should never be pulled out. 10

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.

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

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

Flattening

Shedding

Flattening will occur as a result of traffic which eventually flattens the pile particularly in the main areas of use.

All cut pile carpets will lose short fibre, which is created during production when spun yarn is cut for tuft formation. These fibres fall onto the surface of the pile and appear as ‘fluff’.

All pile fabrics will flatten to greater or lesser degree dependant on the amount of traffic to which it is subjected and the construction (tuft density/pile fibre/height/weight) of the product concerned.

The effect varies with yarn type and may be removed without detrimental effect upon the carpet by vacuum cleaning. This excess fibre is only a small fraction of the total fibre contained in the carpet.

Shading

Indentations

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

When a carpet is subjected to a heavy point load, such as under the legs of furniture, it is unreasonable to expect the carpet not to indent. Usually, the longer the load is in place, the longer will be the time for the pile to recover. In the case of very heavy loads in place for a considerable time, the recovery time can be very considerable.

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

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

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

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

Pulling Loops

Samples

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

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

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Bizspoke Custom Carpets Be Tw W

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01562 825952

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

01422 374 417

01924 262525 Enterprise Weaving Co Be Ww

01562 745030

01254 268000

+32 56 62 2211

020 8800 0740

Christy Carpets Tu

019078 308777

Fells Carpets

Clarendon Carpets Tw

01827 831480

Classis Carpets Tu W Ww

0870 020 1725

Condor Carpets BV Tu

Ww cummings@btinternet.com www.fellscarpets.co.uk

01977 662211

Fletco Taepper A/S Tu W

+45 96 60 3000

+31 38 4778911

+31 383 861 060

Flock-living Limited

Cormar Carpets Ltd +32 56 23 54 10

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

01204 881 234

01924 488882 Couristan Carpets Ax Tu W Ww

800 223 6186

BMK

0113 380 5333

Craigie Carpets Be

01294 558400

Bond Worth Ltd Ax

01562 745000

Creative Carpets Ltd Be Tu Tw W

0116 284 1455

+32 55 335211

01282 862 736

020 7823 3040

Edel Telenzo’s Bakerloo

Domo Floorcovering Pr Tu Tw

Bronte Carpets Ltd

Blenheim Carpets Ax Be Tw W Ww

Brintons Ax Tu Tw W Ww

0844 9151000

01422 330261

Belvedere Carpets

BIC Carpets Be Tw W

01562 828200 www.brockway.co.uk

Dan-Floor UK W

E & WE Carpets W

Belvedere Carpets

Betap Tufting BV Tu Tw W

Tw W sales@brockway.co.uk

01737 830301

01422 431100

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

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

Brockway Carpets Ltd

Custom Carpet Company Ax Be Tu Tw W Ww

0800 505055

Creatuft Carpets Tu W

Mohawk’s Cherbourg Check

+32 56 35 4444

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

+44 (0)20 8440 8777

Firth Carpets & Flooring Be Pr Tu Tw W Ww

01484 721529

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

01772 696 787

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Mayfield Carpets Tu Tw W

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Georgian Carpets Tu Tw W

01827 831430

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0870 1128318

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Modulyss Be Tu Tw Pr

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02838 334433

Joseph Hamilton & Seaton W

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01484 863227

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0113 307 9955

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0844 5611977

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01675 433 501

Signature Carpets Be Tu W

01422 845075

TAT Carpet

07976 607657

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+35 12 56 750 500

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01623 481 221

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01827 831 434

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+32 52 499600

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01942 673232 +32 56 393 386

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Ryalux Carpets Ltd Be Tu Tw W

+32 56 73 57 11

Cormar’s Sensation Twist

0800 526696

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Birch Distribution Leeds - see Floorwise p16

Fells Carpets Leeds 0113 3071908

Birch Distribution Hull - see Floorwise p16

carl.cummings@fellscarpets.co.uk www.fellscarpets.co.uk Mercado Leeds 0113 3802900 sales@mercado.co.uk www.mercado.co.uk

North East Fells Carpets Leeds

0113 3071908

carl.cummings@fellscarpets.co.uk www.fellscarpets.co.uk Floorwise (North East) Ltd Birtley - see Floorwise p16

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

Cornerstone Flooring Doncaster - see Floorwise p16 DMS Flooring Supplies Northampton 0845 643 5601 dmsnorthampton@dmsflooringsupplies.co.uk Floorwise D & J Ltd Southam - see Floorwise p16 J J Wholesale & Distribution Ltd Birmingham 0121 765 4994 jjwholesale@gmx.com Mattyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wholesale Carpets Birmingham 01675 433072 sales@mattys.co.uk STS Flooring Distributors Watford 08454 342000 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.com Trade Counter Carpets Leicester 0845 604 3055 tradecountercarpets@gmail.com Woodall Brothers Ltd Shrewsbury - see Floorwise p16

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Fells Carpets Goole

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

Lee Floorstok Ltd Liverpool - see Floorwise p16

Salesmark Ltd St Neots

Lee Floorstok Ltd Manchester - see Floorwise p16

MCA Floorwise Ltd Morecambe see Floorwise p16 Millbrook Carpets Darwen 01254 703999 millbrookcarpets@live.co.uk TCS Morecambe 07872 861547 info@tcsimports.com www.tcsimports.com

Midlands Birch Distribution Sheffield - see Floorwise p16 14

STS Flooring Distributors Cambridge Tel: 01954 781142 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.com

South East Acorn Carpet Accessories Bromley, Kent - see Floorwise p16 Ashmount Flooring Supplies Ltd Tottenham 0208 808 2158 sales@ashmountflooring.co.uk www.ashmountflooring.co.uk Beds Flooring Bedford 01234 341234 sales@bedsflooring.co.uk www.bedsflooring.co.uk

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BL Flooring Supplies Bristol - see Floorwise p16

Mattyâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s Wholesale Carpets Birmingham 01675 433072 sales@mattys.co.uk

Flanagan Flooring Distributors Belfast & Saintfield Co. Down Northern Ireland Tel: 028 9751 0932 sales@flanagan-flooring.com www.flanagan-flooring.com

BL Flooring Supplies Gloucester - see Floorwise p16 Fitwell Flooring Ltd Redruth - see Floorwise p16 Fitwell Flooring Ltd Newton Abott - see Floorwise p16

Scotland

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

Flanagan Flooring Distributors Glasgow Business Park Baillieston Tel: 0141 773 1122 sales@flanagan-flooring.com www.flanagan-flooring.com

Solent Wholesale Carpet West Sussex 01243 774623 sales@solentwholesale.co.uk www.solentwholesale.co.uk See page 26 for details

MCD Scotland Uddingston Glasgow 01698 808000 mcdscotland@mcd.co.uk www.mcdscotland.co.uk

STS Flooring Distributors Thame (Oxford) 01844 213555 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.com

Neil Smith Ltd Glasgow - see Floorwise p16

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Flanagan Flooring Distributors Willow Business Park Dublin Tel: (01) 429 7800 sales@flanagan-flooring.com www.flanagan-flooring.com Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd Dublin - see Floorwise p16 Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd Belfast - see Floorwise p16 Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd Limerick - see Floorwise p16 TCS Co. Louth 00353 879 464 563 info@tcsimports.com www.tcsimports.com

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12 subtle PASTELLE colours

10 year wear & stain warranty

12 popular HEATHERS

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WOOL LOOP

New range Berber Loop, 100% wool in 4m & 5m widths and a very competitive price point

WOOL TWIST

New range Roxburgh, 80/20 twist in contemporary colours and very competitive price points

NEW MODULAR WALL UNITS for WOOL LOOP, WOOL TWIST & CLEANEASY products

SALES EXECUTIVES AND CONTACT DETAILS Clint Carver - 07970 888 916 (Northern Sales Manager) clint.carver@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Adrian Garner - 07947 524 633 (DE NG LE CV ST) adrian.garner@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Bill Robertson - 07980 737 278 (KW IV PH PA AB DD KY FK G ML KA) bill.robertson@kingsmead-sales.co.uk

CLEANEASY

Joe Bradley - 07773 046 384 (HU YO HG TS DN DH LN) joe.bradley@kingsmead-sales.co.uk

New range Fabulous, 3 pile weights, 4m & 5m widths, and (guess what), very competitive price points

Hamish Maclean- 07968 563 016 (DL EH CA DG SR NE TD) Hamish.maclean@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Craig Crossland - 07980 737 283 (BL M SK OL S HD HX BD LS WF) craig.crossland@kingsmeadsales.co.uk

There has never been a better time to trade with

Mick Garner - 07796 993 913 (CM WD AL SG LU MK NN) mick.garner@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Peter Thomas - 07779 017 950 (LL CH CW WA L WN PR FY BB LA) peter.thomas@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Colin Arber - 07976 749552 (CO CB IP NR PE) colin.arber@kingsmead-sales.co.uk

Discontinued Ranges

Ian Shopland - 07971 914 418 (Southern Sales Manager) ian.shopland@kingsmead-sales.co.uk

Paloma, Enjoyment, Perfect, Virtuoso, Georgian Nice & Natural Berber Loop.

Craig Brooks - 07971 916 719 (SY TF WS WV DY B WR) craig.brooks@kingsmead-sales.co.uk David Barton - 07977 112 095 (CT TN BN RH BR CR SM KT) david.barton@kingsmead-sales.co.uk David Guscott - 07773 048 574 (ME DA RM SS IG EN N E SE) david.guscott@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Glenn Baker - 07791 890 441 (TR PL TQ EX TA DT BA BS) glenn.baker@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Lee Card - 07538 836 273 (SA LD NP CF HR GL) lee.card@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Neal Ford - 07968 015 578 (HP OX SL HA UB TW W NW SW) neal.ford@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Steve Bates - 07971 968 517 (PO SO BH SP RG SN GU) steve.bates@kingsmead-sales.co.uk

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Check out our Winter price guide update! We also stock a complete selection of underlays, accessories and entrance matting. We offer a Special Order Service on products from virtually every flooring manufacturer in existence! Express delivery service on Balterio and Krono laminate ranges.

Rackhams rolls out the ranges! 2015 sees the launch of a vast selection of new products, all targeted to meet the needs of YOUR customers! A huge array of multi-width vinyl ranges offering the finest designs and finishes. A raft of luxurious Saxonies with both soft and chunky pile styles to suit every pocket complemented by a choice of bleach cleanable twist piles to satisfy the mass market! All beautifully presented, competitively priced and in stock ready for action!!!

Area Sales Executives Michael Younger London North 07881-502506

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Peter Lawrence 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.

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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 Aura Colonial EasiCare - Full Collection EasiCare Morton EasiCare Heartland First Impressions Options 288 Royal Victoria Strathmore Collection LANO Campus X-treme Forum Heather Twist Elite Heather Twist Supreme Pembridge Twist Portman Star Twist Collection 30/40/50 BALTA Atlas Big Hit Lothian Wool Berber Luxury Heritage Heather Highland Tweed Gala Cord-all options in stock Gala Edition Melrose Moorland Twist More Noble Noble Heathers Paramount Riva Twist Saxon King Sensit Saxony Shepherd Twist Stainsafe Fantasy Techno LUSOTUFO Celtic Horizon Mandaly Safi Sahara Sintra Boucle Superb Twist Tangier Titan & Tital Diagonal Twist Berber Unique Valencia Venus Saxony Wool Dream Wool Heaven DOMO Playground Scorpio

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IDEAL carpets Ascot/Aintree Country Heather Supreme Dublin Dublin Heathers Endurance Fashion/Gallery Grass Collection Mars Motor Car Pronto vinyls Athena Celtic Stone - New Colours Comfort Grip Flexifloor Hermes Jazz Magnum Orion Sherwood Oak Studio entrance matting Alicante Heavy Tread Orotex - Ceylon Orotex - Magnum Orotex - Matrix MISCELLANEOUS BAJONG Silken Rugs Khartoum BEST WOOL CARPETS Globe CAVALIER Celebrations Country Collection Hamlet Parish and Village CLASSIS CARPETS Toros Exclusive LEIGH SPINNERS Atlas Velour MILLENNIUM WEAVERS Desire THOMAS WITTER Innovations 50oz & 60oz 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 May/June 2015. 26

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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 Diversity

SMART SHOW SUCCESS!

OUR SALES TEAM Greater London, Surrey, Kent, Middlesex, East & West Sussex 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, North East Jim Osborne M: 07738 642934 E: j.osborne@edeltelenzocarpets.co.uk Hampshire, Berkshire, Bucks, Oxfordshire Niall Martin M: 07866 735772 E: niall.martin@me.com South Wales, Bristol, Gloucestershire, Wiltshire Andrew Jefferies M: 07831 457102 E: adj.agencies@btinternet.com

2015 BGNFS stand

“At the time of writing we have just returned from the Buying Group National Flooring Show. Overall, it has been very positive with a good level of attendees viewing some great stands and ranges, presented by many enthusiastic suppliers. The BGNFS is an important exhibition for the industry,” says Phil Hartley, MD at Edel Telenzo. For Telenzo, the show was extra important, as it was the first opportunity to showcase the latest addition to their collection: Diversity. Phil Hartley says: “The reactions to Diversity were very positive. It is a beautiful 3-ply 100% wool loop in eight, two-tone tweed, colour combinations. The woven look-and-feel makes it perfect for consumers looking for that natural feel in a contemporary look.” Diversity is one of the ranges, featured on the new display. The new display is available in two versions, each showing six qualities.“The displays look sharp with beautiful lifestyle images and important messaging on warranties and guarantees. We had a special show offer and are pleased with the number of orders we received during the show.”

Edel Telenzo are adding colours to three of their successful ranges: Barbican, Chelsea and Paddington.

West Midlands Paul Brewer T: 0121 4277117 M: 07798 745181 E: paulbrewer21@hotmail.com Scotland James Hall M: 07787 140136 F: 0131 343 3353 E: jameshall195@btinternet.com Channel Islands, Isle of Wight contact sales office T: 01422 374 417

Republic of Ireland, Munster & Connaught Larry White M: 00353862594126 E: thelarwhite@hotmail.com

Barbican is a beautiful mix and match of six plains with a stripe. The latest addition is a stripe in beautiful neutral beiges. Combine the stripe with one of the coordinating plains for a stunning result.

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East Anglia, Bedfordshire, Cambs, Essex, Herts, Norfolk, Suffolk Jonathan Hart T: 01621 817992 M: 07889 264466 E: jonathanhart66@hotmail.co.uk

Northern Ireland, Ulster & Leinster Gary O’Boyle M: 07831 220675 E: goboyle@ntlworld.com

NEW COLOURS

Chelsea is a beautiful fine loop in 100% New Zealand wool. This popular range will be extended by three colours which will be available after the summer. Finally, two new colours have been added to the Telenzo favourite, Paddington. The new colours Dust and Pewter a beautiful warm greys, perfectly in line with the current trend in colour, which moves towards greige.

Lancashire, Cumbria & Isle of Man, Gtr Manchester, Cheshire, North Wales John Rostron M: 07973 733208 E: johnrostron@aol.com

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We have recently updated the colours in our best selling Supreme Boucle and Natural Lines ranges. Your local Sales Agent will be delivering your new samples shortly. Please note all our 100% Wool products are â&#x20AC;&#x2DC;MOTHPROOF PROTECTEDâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;.

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

Supreme Boucle Our best selling level loop 100% Wool product available in

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Las Vegas A chunky luxurious loop pile in 100% Wool available in 4m and 5m

Natural Weave A unique 5m wide wool flatweave in a subtle herringbone

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12 up to the minute colours in both 4m and 5m widths.

design with a stripe option.

Sisal Boucle and Sisal Berber Natural fibre textured loop pile ranges in

Denver A stylish heavy domestic tonal loop pile in 100% Wool, available in

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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.

fashion styles and colours available in 4m and 5m widths.

Orlando A chunky loop quality with a thick latex backing for a luxurious feel. Designer Stripe A loop pile multi colour stripe in 100% Wool.

OUR UK SALES TEAM Ron Fewery Tel: 07976 244892 London, Oxfordshire, Berkshire, Buckinghamshire, East Anglia, Northamptonshire.

Steve Korobejko Tel: 07702 292558 Cheshire, Greater Manchester, Lancashire, Yorkshire, Tyneside.

Steve Acton Tel: 07957 836207 Kent, Sussex, Hampshire, Surrey, Dorset.

Lee Palmer Tel: 07774 101640 Channel Islands.

Derek Boyd Tel: 07940 320708 Scotland.

Mark Garbett Tel: 07840 664757 Bristol & the West Country.

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Keith Stevens Tel: 07710 160166 Midlands & South Wales.

Please visit our website at www.hammercarpets.com 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

Tel: 01429 892555 Fax: 01429 892560 www.whitestone.co.uk www.hughmackay.co.uk sales@whitestone.co.uk Head Office: View Logistics, ParkView Road East, Hartlepool, TS25 1HT

AXMINSTER • TUFTED • HASSLE FREE Sales Executives

Tartanesque by Hugh Mackay is a collection of ten 7-row axminster plaid designs in modern shades. All at a very competitive price. The range very well received at the recent buying group show in Solihul. Sampling and Point of Sale is available now from the Hugh Mackay Sales team.

VINCE HOLDEN (Sales Director) Head Office M 07900 262434 E vince@hughmackay.co.uk JOHN STUART Scotland M 07860 565200 E david@orchardcorporate.com GEORGE STUART Scotland M 07860 366092 E gstuart@whitestone.co.uk BECKY GIBBONS North East and Cumbria M 07970 491215 E rebann2@btinternet.com JOHN ALSOP Yorkshire M 07860 572220 E alsopagencies@yahoo.co.uk JOHN ROSTRON North West /North Wales M 07973 733208 E johnrostronagencies@hotmail.com STEVE FURNISS East Midlands M 07773 384787 E furnissagencies@btinternet.com DEAN STANLEY West Midlands M 07572 758010 E dean189@btinternet.com DAVID MAY Oxordshire, Wiltshire, Hamshire, Bristol, Gloucestershire, South Wales M 07976 204778 E mayatthelimes@talktalk.net BRENDAN HART South West M 07850 130221 E a.b.hart@btinternet.com MIKE ALP South East / South London M 07770 861441 E alp.michael@googlemail.com DAVE MARNEY North London / Home Counties M 07794 221443 E d-marney@sky.com NICK WOOD Central London M 07976 945505 E nick@essentialflooring.co.uk GARY OBOYLE Northern Ireland M 07831 220675 E goboyle@ntlworld.com LARRY WHITE Republic of Ireland M 03862 594126 E thelarwhite@hotmail.com MALCOLM HOYLE Liverpool M 07860 772608 E malcolm.hoyle@btinternet.com

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Carpet&FlooringReview Pepper polyprop

The new Avondale range from Crown Floors brings a range of sophisticated and modern neutrals, lifted with a salt and pepper effect to give a more natural appearance. Crafted from 100% extra-strong two-ply polypropylene for better resilience and durability, Avondale is ideal for homes wanting a natural look but with all the benefits of stain-resistant carpet that promises to withstand daily life. In 12 colours, including greys in Stone Chapel and Beach Hill, Avondale is very much of the moment, a carpet perfect for modern living. “The new Avondale range seamlessly blends the continued demand for easy living carpet with a more natural appearance and in a palette of neutral tones that are refined and will bring elegance to any interior,” comments James Caldwell, Crown Floors. Bleach cleanable and available in both four and five-metre widths, Avondale delivers exceptional value with its 1,850g/m2 weight and Heavy Domestic rating. In four and five-metre widths, the collection comes with seven-year wear and 10-year stain warranties. Cut-lengths can be supplied in just a few days from UK stocks. T 0800 0773301

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Time for pine

Tuning into the latest trends has always been something of a speciality for Leoline and 2015 is no different with the introduction of the stunning stripped pine look of Cardassian and the weathered painted effect of Azur, both featuring in the Woodmark collection.

These two hot new designs reflect the continued rise of the ‘Scandi’ look for the home, with its weathered and distressed surfaces giving a relaxed vibe that achieves a comfortable lived-in look that is also fresh and bright, thanks to light tones and richly textured surfaces. “These two new additions show that we respond to the latest trends in home interiors and in fact we’ve been keeping an eye on the rising popularity of the Scandi for a long while now, helping us to make sure that Cardassian and Azur really do it justice, while also fitting with the style idiosyncrasies of the UK homeowner,” explains Victoria Hemelaer, product manager, Leoline. Both designs come in three different widths (two, three and four-metre wide) and with a Natural Look & Feel surface for better realism. With the added dirt, stain and scuff protection of Superguard and the underfoot warmth of Compactback, these new designs ensure that Woodmark collection features the very latest in on-trend wood styles. T 0800 032 3970

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Absolutely marble-lous

Marble is one of the hottest interior trends right now and Avenue’s new Rappallo design ensures that Avenue stockists across the UK can capitalise on this trend with a stunning recreation packed with the benefits of cushion flooring.

Known for its high price that has made it the territory of high-specification homes, Rappallo is finally making the beauty and intricacy of marble accessible for more, capturing the majesty and elegance of this highly desirable material. In three shades including a neutral, grey and charcoal, Rapallo offers the look of marble in a floor that is resistant to scratches and stains, that provides slip resistance, adds softness and warmth underfoot and comes in three different widths. “Marble is very big in interior design right now so our studio presented a real marble to convert into a new cushion floor,” comments Victoria Hemelaer, product manager, Avenue Floors. “Working with the sales team we decided on the style of the tile, what kind of grout line it should have, the size and colours we should offer. Of course, as always you should choose the most natural colours for the product, but that doesn’t mean you are limited to just one, natural variation means we can create the design in several shades or tones with it still looking real.” The result is a stunning cushion floor design that stands out as being on the edge of contemporary interior design and is now available as part of the Ultimate Elements collection for 2015. T 0800 032 3970 www.avenuefloors.co.uk

Silky smart saxony

The latest collection from the Lano Carpets SmartStrand Silk brand, Bella Donna, presents a luxurious velvet saxony with exceptional softness and class leading ease of living.

Available in 24 colours, ranging from naturals through to contemporary on-trend greys, Bella Donna’s gentle silk effect adds a modern and elegant look that is becoming a popular choice in more and more homes. “The silk effect of Bella Donna has a luxurious quality that is matched by its softness, making it a carpet that will bring homeowners great looks and underfoot comfort,” says Birger Karlsson, UK sales director, Lano Carpets. “Yet SmartStrand carpets are also exceptionally resilient and with lifetime stain resistance, Bella Donna is bestowed with looks that will last, even in the palest of hues. “ With lifetime stain resistance and most spills removed with most common household cleaners, SmartStrand carpets are some of the most enduring carpets available today, helping Bella Donna to keep looking beautiful in the busiest of family homes. Made from renewable content derived from corn, as well as offering exceptional durability, softness and resilience, SmartStrand carpets also have a positive environmental message. Available in four and five-metre widths, Bella Donna comes in a 1/10th gauge with a pile weight of 1,850g/m2 and lavish 12.5mm height for a carpet of true indulgence. SmartStrand carpets come with lifetime stain and soil warranties, as well as a 25-year wear guarantee. T 00800 5266 5266

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Fresh spin on pattern

In three sophisticated designs offering an alternative to the ubiquitous stripe, including an on-trend tonal houndstooth, Jaudon from Lano Carpets brings contemporary patterned carpet to the home.

Beautifully woven on the latest in Wilton looms in a two-tone loop, the carpet is ideal for homeowners looking for a quality carpet that puts a fresh spin on pattern with its pindot, diamond pindot and houndstooth designs.

Hard working heathers

Wonderfully wool-like in appearance, Noble Heathers from Balta Broadloom brings the much desired look of natural carpet with all the benefits of 100% StainSafe fibre, a collection perfectly suited to the demands of busy lives.

In a palette of 10 heather shades, the carpet comes with 10-year wear and 15-year stain warranties, underlining its quality status in the stain-resistant sector and helped in no small part by the two-ply yarn as Geert Vanden Bossche, marketing director, explains: “By using a quality two-ply yarn on Noble Heathers, we’ve created a carpet that not only gives exquisite definition to the classic heather style, but also a carpet that feels softer to the touch and which has extra resilience and recovery. The use of this yarn places Noble Heathers firmly in the quality end of stain-resistant carpet, yet it still delivers quite exceptional value.”

Jaudon uses Lano’s three-ply yarn to provide exceptional clarity to the modern geometrics available in a selection of mid-tone naturals, modern greys and charcoal. A thoroughly contemporary take on patterned carpet for the home, Jaudon comes in a 80% wool 20% polyamide blend for longevity and long-term appearance retention. As an extra mark of quality, the collection also uses Lano’s three-ply yarn that aids design definition and makes for a more resilient carpet. “There is no doubt that stripe carpets have renewed interest in patterned carpet, but their dominance can be off-putting for some homeowners,” says Birger Karlsson, UK sales director. “Jaudon gives these homeowners a serious option in a premium quality that is often the sector in which these potential buyers can be found.” In a pile weight of 1210g/m2, this woven carpet comes in a width of 3.90m and is suitable for living spaces and bedrooms. T 00800 5266 5266

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The collection is available in both four and five-metre widths to reduce waste or seams and is bleach cleanable, something important to today’s new generations of homeowners: “We are seeing a new generation of homeowners that want quality, but also the reassurance that their new carpet will be capable of withstanding family life without too much fuss and Noble Heathers certainly ticks both boxes,” says Geert. “In a range of timeless heather colours, it is also sure to appeal for its beautiful looks too.” Noble Heathers comes with an ultratex quick+ comfort felt backing for additional underfoot comfort and in a pile weight of 1,050g/m2. T +32 56 62 22 11

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More vibrant colours

Stronger backing with bolder branding

Brighter & stronger packaging

At Interfloor we work continuously to deliver better products, better service and greater levels of customer satisfaction. We invest in improving desirability to increase sellability. As such we have now upgraded our Textron backed underlay range which includes Sensation, Dreamwalk, Softwalk, Cosywalk, Ambience and Revive.

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Wilton celebrates success

Wilton Carpets Commercial has recently held a country fete and party on its picturesque production site in the Wiltshire countryside to say thank you to its staff and to celebrate a hugely successful 20 years of business.

Two decades ago, in January 1995, the picture was very different when the owners of the factory closed the doors resulting in a loss of over 100 jobs. In April of the same year, the doors of the factory were open once again as a new British company was formed and Wilton Carpets Commercial was born - with a focus on delivering to the hospitality industry beautifully designed axminster and wilton carpet, for which the town of Wilton is famous. Since then, Wilton Carpets Commercial has made carpet for leading venues across the world and is now enjoying a reputation as one of the foremost specialists in axminster, tufted and wilton carpets for hospitality environments. Peter Le Count, managing director, comments: “The factory is busier than it has ever been and it makes us all feel very proud that we are continuing to produce such good quality carpet with outstanding design. We have focused on making carpet for the hospitality and leisure sectors, including hotels, cruise ships and the like. We now have a business working 24 hours a day and our customers are appreciating the design and service Wilton Carpets Commercial brings to them. We are expecting to report record profit levels this year and are investing in new machinery for further growth.” Hosted on the picturesque site on Saturday 11th April, staff enjoyed traditional country fete games, a beer tent, live four-piece band and a delicious hog roast. BBC South Today also reported from the event, keen to show just how the atmosphere had changed since it last gave an account of the closure and loss of over 100 jobs 20 years previously. Some of the staff at Wilton have been with the company since the very beginning and many for 10 years or more, with generations of families also working for the company. Wilton Carpets Commercial remains a local community-focused business with the exceptional loyalty and a desire to succeed from all staff, a major factor in its success. T 01722 746000

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The extra-wide Diamond Gripper from floorwise delivers superior hold in residential and commercial locations, with an increased number of zinc-coated rust-resistant pins - it aims to be the benchmark in high-quality gripper.

Available in pre-nailed options for concrete, wood and dual-purpose, Diamond Gripper delivers exceptional stability in a wide range of conditions and is made to a far higher standard than many other grippers. “The quality of some gripper leaves a lot to be desired these days and will often prove more hassle than its worth,” says Richard Bailey, managing director, floorwise. “With Diamond Gripper we’ve developed a first-rate product that returns to the superiority of carpet gripper of old.” With an increased number of pins across its length, Diamond Gripper ensures excellent stability and gives improved hold once the carpet has been stretched. The extra width of the gripper also helps to reduce accidental damage to walls and skirting when nailing, allowing for speedier installation. “Nowadays, more and more carpet is available in five-metre widths to suit the demands of spacious homes and larger commercial environments, so it is important that gripper is adapted to ensure it performs just as well. The increased number of pins and nails of the Diamond Gripper makes it more suitable for power stretching installations too, so it is the ideal product for any fitter’s toolkit,” concludes Richard. T 01509 673974 www.floorwise.co.uk

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Mastering more business

It appears that word of the Master Installer course is spreading around installers as they turn to social media to sing the praises of being associated with the Quick-Step brand.

Whether thank you photos and installers recommending the Master Installer course to each other, or posts declaring how work has been won through being listed on the Quick-Step website, the consensus is overwhelmingly positive. Being a Quick-Step Master Installer means a brighter business future. Feedback forms given on completion of the course also cite how the three-days of learning provided skills and knowledge to take installers forward in their career, as well as commending trainers on their calm and approachable manner. Installers are already looking to do more courses at the Academy, perhaps choosing the Master Installer course for Livyn luxury vinyl floors to expand the options they can provide customers. “We work hard to make sure that the courses and benefits that come with successful completion are of genuine use to installers so we are delighted that they are spreading the message of all the positive things that come with being a Master Installer,” comments Lee Thompson, technical and procurement manager at the academy. “Being a Master Installer brings several benefits, with an increase in work through the Quick-Step website being just one.” The Academy for Excellence in Flooring runs Quick-Step Master Installer courses for wood, laminate and livyn luxury vinyl, as well as a Foundation course for those just starting out in the industry and the Wood Sanding and Finishing programme. www.quick-step-academy.co.uk

Gavin grows with Crown

Gavin Freebairn has been appointed as Field Sales Manager for the UK, bringing decades of experience to a role that will see him become a central figure in the brand’s growth strategy for England, Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland.

Having spent 20-years in the carpet industry with experience gained as a carpet store manager and at key distributors, Gavin will work with retailers right across the UK to make sure that the reputation of Crown Floors for excellent quality, product value and impeccable service is maintained. As field sales manager, Gavin will be responsible for ensuring that the needs of existing retailers are met, as well as increasing the market share of Crown Floors right across the UK. “I’m really excited about the challenge presented by my new role with Crown Floors,” explains Gavin Freebairn. “It is great to be involved with a growing carpet business and one that has huge ambition. I’m looking forward to playing my part as Crown Floors strives to become one of the biggest brands in carpet.” Gavin can be contacted on 07931 079 056 or gavin.frebairn@crownfloors.co.uk T 0800 0773301 www.crownfloors.co.uk

Ballot blues for first half sales

The sentiment that flooring sales had slowed amid the election uncertainty last month have been confirmed by SCS whose share price plummeted when they reported that April sales were down 16% across their 97 stores.

Especially warm Spring weather was partly to blame the company said but added that uncertainty over the outcome of the general election had “significantly lowered customers’ confidence in committing to big ticket purchases” and it was forced to increase discounts to encourage spending. SCS, whose share price slumped 30% on the news in May said they expected trading to return to normal levels now and across the flooring sector there is optimism that a steady start to the year will now accelerate and that cool weather in May and June may help. Carpetright reported a marked improvement in its prospects, expecting that full year figures ending in May 2015 would show pre-tax profits of £13m – in 2014 it was a third of that at £4.6m. The company, which now has 459 stores talked of a “sustained recovery in UK sales” which were up 9%. Victoria Plc similarly announced that its results are likely to be ahead of market expectations when it reports for the financial year that ended on March 28. The company said the year had started well in terms of sales and cited the recent acquisitions of Abingdon, Whitestone Weavers and Westex as beginning to benefit their profitability.

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The buying group with quality and strength

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.

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. 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.

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

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Connecting Itec

Designated internally as the ‘Connect Project’, the brand new Itec UK & Ireland Commercial Flooring Collection is redefining decorative, safety and acoustic flooring for contractors right across the UK. The product range is carefully chosen to meet the demands of UK projects, covering popular designs that have a proven track record. From striking and incredibly realistic wood designs for front-of-house areas to practical solutions for intensive back-of-house applications, the range has every base covered. The isafe apex, isafe one and isafe first collections provide a safer more slip-resistant surface and with the Concept woods and Concept décor collections contractors can find a range of practical and excellent value commercial vinyl suitable for use in healthcare, education, corporate, hospitality and retail environments. With a specially developed acoustic backing that delivers 18dB of sound insulation, the Silento design and Silento timber collections are ideal for combatting problematic areas without the expense of specialist underlay systems. While there are 70 decors available across safety, decorative and acoustic flooring, Itec also provides two different width options, with each design available two and four-metre wide, all with fast delivery. To make the Collection easily accessible right across the UK and Ireland, Itec Contract Floors has teamed up with Headlam Group, the leading distributor across the country.

Aid for Nepal rug workers

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GoodWeave has reported that its field team in Nepal has reached 67 weaving factories and 2,091 workers with food and supplies following the set up of the GoodWeave Nepal Earthquake Relief Fund. GoodWeave is also delivering mobile medical aid, working in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme.

Nina Smith, Executive Director of GoodWeave has made an appeal for donations to keep funding its vital work. “The financial donations of our rug industry, here in the West, are vital to deliver crucial aid and support to the impoverished weaving community in Nepal. The Kathmandu Valley was badly hit by the quake and with it the weaving industry of Nepal. “Rug weaving is Nepal’s largest export industry. The UK imports tens of thousands of hand-knotted rugs from Nepal each year. I hope that the long standing trading relationship the West has enjoyed with Nepal translates into financial support at this its time of urgent need,” she said. GoodWeave’s Nepal Program Officer Binita Paudel reports, “When I try to talk to weavers, I feel their painful voices filled with tears. Those who were already under the poverty line, had weak house structure and have little to eat. They have been more affected by the natural disaster.” GoodWeave has an office in the Kathmandu Valley of Nepal, from where it runs its child-labour-free rug certification scheme, child rehabilitation centre (Hamro Ghar) and extensive education programmes. Donations may be made at www.goodweave.org/earthquake T 0844 24378386

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Floor focus at furniture show

The 2016 January Furniture Show gathers momentum with the addition of a brand new focal point for flooring suppliers and buyers.

In partnership with buying group SMG, organisers can now confirm there are already 20 companies signed up to exhibit within a Flooring Showcase in Hall 2. Visitors can expect to see big names such as Abingdon Flooring, Associated Weavers, Axminster Carpets, Ball & Young, Brockway, Cavalier Carpets, Edel Telenzo, Forbo Flooring, Furlong Flooring, Interfloor, Kenton Floors, Mastercraft Rugs, Trinity Creations, Victoria Carpets and Westex. Said Mike Symonds of SMG: “We’re pleased to be part of the 2016 show, offering visitors the chance to see a number of flooring companies in a specially designed branded area. The January Furniture Show team have made exhibiting at its show seamless, therefore creating a simple more inclusive event.” Said Laraine Janes, co-director of the January Furniture Show: “We wanted a show that appeals to all of our buyers needs and working with SMG to bring in top quality flooring brands is a perfect partnership. “Many retailers have flooring departments and plenty want to diversify their offering so the January Furniture Show is an ideal opportunity for them to come and see a host of companies under the SMG umbrella. We’re delighted that so many big flooring names are already on board.” Within Hall 2 there will also be a Fabric Pavilion with exhibitors such as The Isle Mill, Barker & Barker, Titley & Marr, Baker & Grey, Swaffer, Essente and Kobe. Halls 1, 4 and 5 at the NEC in Birmingham are full and include some of the best names in British and international furniture such as Parker Knoll, Skovby, ROM, Buoyant, Westbridge, Lebus, Kingstown, Sherborne, Morris Group, Alstons, Wiemann, Rauch, TCS, Willis & Gambier, Baker Furniture, Libra, Gallery Direct, Stone the Crows and Dar Lighting. The 2016 January Furniture Show will run for four days from Sunday 24 - Wednesday 27 January. www.januaryfurnitureshow.com

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Each independent retailer has his own idea of how he wants to market his business. The Metro Group have always respected their member’s independence and have taken the concept of providing innovative marketing ideas even further by bringing experienced staff, materials and machinery to their retailer’s doorstep.

empowering independents Metro have commissioned their own inhouse Marketing department capable of all design and print applications as well as the introduction of a fully equipped mobile Marketing and Merchandising vehicle. The vehicle has been completely refitted as a mobile studio, printers and workshop to visit retailers anywhere in the UK and provide not only standard merchandising material but completely bespoke solutions for independent retailers. Our merchandising and marketing vehicle equipped as a fully functional mobile studio and printers.

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Sealing the deal

“Wouldn’t it be great if you could know, just by looking at the bottle, which products are best at cleaning different fibres and are environmentally friendly to boot,” says Steve Bakker, marketing manager, The WoolSafe Organisation, citing the ambition of the organisation for its new CleanSeal and EnviroSeal marks.

Floors for paws

Polyflor’s Polysafe Verona PUR safety flooring was installed to create a new training area with sustainable wet slip resistance for dogs and their handlers at the recently refurbished Guide Dogs for the Blind Training School in Woodford Green, Essex. Around 450m2 of Polysafe Verona PUR sheet vinyl flooring in the vibrant Blue Lagoon 5206 shade was installed in the school’s training and demonstration area to create a safe working area for handlers and dogs when going through their regular training routines.

The flooring’s high design appeal with built-in safety also led to the range being specified and fitted to front of house corridors, stairways and canteen areas at the facility. The Verona range’s virtually invisible slip resistant particles and complementary tonal chips offer the high clarity look of a smooth vinyl floor with the performance of a safety floor. Julie Pithers, Assistant Facilities Manager at The Guide Dogs for the Blind Association commented, “The hard wearing and slip resistant nature of Polysafe Verona makes it ideal for use throughout the Training School as we have regular footfall as well as the paws moving across the floor of course! Our dogs often undertake rigorous routines with their handlers, the floor has coped admirably with this and cleans up very well. We are impressed with the overall look too, it really lifts the environment.” Guaranteed to deliver sustainable wet slip resistance throughout its guaranteed lifetime, the high performance Polysafe Verona range fully adheres to the European Standard for safety flooring EN 13845 and meets all HSE and UK Slip Group Guidelines for slip resistance. Verona achieves 36+ on the Pendulum wet test, has a surface roughness of 20 microns and above and meets the 50,000 cycles abrasion test, ensuring the virtually invisible particles incorporated into the product are sustainable and will provide continued friction over the long term. The Polysafe Verona range is enhanced with Polysafe PUR polyurethane reinforcement which is cross linked and UV cured so it can be easily maintained with a simple cleaning regime. Polysafe Verona flooring also contains recycled content and is 100% recyclable through the Recofloor vinyl take back scheme. T 0161 767 1111 www.polyflor.com

Building on the success of the internationally respected WoolSafe Approved programme The WoolSafe Organisation has recently launched two new certifications: CleanSeal and EnviroSeal. In many ways CleanSeal mirrors the WoolSafe Approved programme but the certification mark will highlight those products that are formulated to perform best on man-made fibres. CleanSeal Approved products will clean carpets and rugs to the highest standards without causing any of the common problems that can arise during or after cleaning such as rapid soiling and texture change from sticky residues, or colour change or colour loss from bleaching agents. Both programmes are the catalyst for relevant products to be independently assessed for their green credentials through EnviroSeal. EnviroSeal helps conscientious carpet manufacturers, retailers and owners to identify cleaning products that will minimise the environmental impact of maintaining the floor covering over the 5, 10 or 15 years of its installation. Of course, effective maintenance using quality products extends the life of the floor covering not only to the benefit of the environment but also the owner’s pockets. Steve Bakker continues, “From the point of view of the carpet manufacturers and retailers, they want the flooring they sell to perform well and look great for a long time, as this ensures that customers not only keep faith in carpets and rugs in general, but remain loyal to their particular brands. “It’s simple really, manufacturers and retailers just need to recommend that certified products are used and the end result is a carpet that is kept looking its best for much longer, without costing the earth.” T 01943 850 817 www.woolsafe.org

Recofloor recognised

Recofloor is a finalist in this year’s National Recycling Awards in the Resource Management Business of the Year category for its sustained achievements in collecting and recycling waste vinyl flooring. Since its foundation in 2009 by leading flooring manufacturers Polyflor and Altro, the Recofloor take-back scheme has more than trebled its annual collections of vinyl flooring to a record-breaking 500-plus tonnes last year. To date, 2,256 tonnes of vinyl flooring waste has been diverted from landfill through Recofloor and recycled back into new flooring or traffic management products such as cones and sign bases. Benefits for 650-plus collectors across the UK include a sustainable option for end-of-life flooring, enhanced green credentials and up to 75% savings in disposal costs. Recofloor’s Project Manager Jane Gardner said the shortlisting is a terrific acknowledgement of commitment and collaboration across the entire flooring supply chain to ensure the scheme’s on-going success and divert ever-rising volumes of waste vinyl from landfill.

She added: “We’re very proud of how the scheme has grown and thrilled that the efforts of all have been recognised through our finalist placing.” T 0161 355 7618 42 June 2015

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Designer Contracts – the UK’s largest flooring contractor - has appointed David Walker as its new finance director.

David is a CIMA qualified accountant with over 20 years’ experience as a senior professional having held financial director positions in both the retail and property sectors.

Vodafone calls on vinyl

Polyflor’s SimpLay loose lay vinyl floor tiles helped add the finishing touches to a refurbished Vodafone store in Birmingham city centre recently. Suitable for retail and commercial environments, SimpLay tiles and planks have been developed for loose lay installation without the use of adhesive, so they can be fitted quickly with minimal downtime required.

The SimpLay floor tiles were installed by flooring contractors AFB Flooring Solutions of Lancashire, for retail and commercial fit out specialists Audas Project Management who are refurbishing a number of Vodafone stores across the UK. The SimpLay collection of loose lay tiles features eight authentic wood planks designs, six natural stone tile effects and two weave pattern tiles. The Rich Walnut 2504 shade chosen for this Vodafone store perfectly complements the brand’s signature red and white colour scheme. With a 5mm gauge and 0.7mm wear layer, SimpLay loose lay tiles include a unique, non-skid honeycomb backing layer to ensure that the tiles stay in position and glass fibre reinforcement layer to enhance dimensional stability. Quick to install over many different types of floorcovering, individual SimpLay tiles can easily be replaced, relocated and reused, making them ideal for creating temporary installations and exhibition spaces. Martin Rowe, Project Manager at Audas commented, “Polyflor’s SimpLay flooring looks impressive and has the added benefit of being very quick to install. This helped us meet our deadline to handover this project on schedule so this busy Birmingham city centre store could reopen.” SimpLay flooring contains recycled content and is 100% recyclable through the Recofloor vinyl take back scheme. T 0161 767 1111 www.polyflor.com

Before joining Designer Contracts, David was head of regional finance at HC-One Ltd the UK’s third largest care home provider. He worked with regional directors and head office departments to maximize company performance through insightful management reporting, KPI analysis and challenging working practices. David takes over from John Dalton, who has worked for the company for the past 10 years. John will be staying with the business as a part time consultant. Said David: “I am delighted to be joining Designer Contracts at this exciting time. I am pleased to have the opportunity to work with such a friendly and professional team and look forward to the challenges ahead.” Married with two daughters, David is an enthusiastic club tennis player within the Nottinghamshire tennis leagues. He also follows Nottingham Forest and has a keen interest in history. Designer Contracts has fully staffed offices and warehousing in 12 regions across the UK. As well as flooring, the company supplies curtain, blind, furniture and lighting packs and has a full show home interior design service. T 01246 599693

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Dining out on Expona

Expona Flow PUR sheet vinyl flooring from Polyflor was chosen by Broad Oak Primary School in Didsbury, Manchester as a hard wearing flooring option that would smarten up their dining area and give years of performance in this high traffic area.

The eye catching Reclaimed Chevron 9830 design from the Expona Flow PUR range was installed by Manchester based Barratt & Hughes flooring contractors in the school’s canteen area. Launched earlier this year, the Expona Flow collection of heavy commercial sheet vinyl flooring features 50 wood, stone and abstract designs in a 2 metre wide sheet format with a 2mm gauge and a 0.7mm wear layer. With an inbuilt herringbone pattern, this Reclaimed Chevron design was chosen to complement the old parquet flooring in the school’s assembly hall, is separated from the dining area by a movable partition to provide open plan or separate spaces. This design offers a reclaimed wood effect with subtle depth and unique detailing that replicates the beauty of natural oak planks. For superior cleaning benefits, Expona Flow flooring is cross linked and cured with Polyflor PUR polyurethane reinforcement for simple polish-free maintenance regime. Simon Peers from Barratt & Hughes commented, “Like Polyflor’s other sheet vinyl products, Expona Flow was easy to install and a quick way to create a statement floor that really adds impact to this room. We often work with schools and those whom I have shown this installation to have been very impressed with these results, I can see these chevron designs being popular choices.” Polysafe Vogue Ultra PUR, a heavy-duty safety flooring with a multi-chip decoration, was also installed by Barratt & Hughes at Broad Oak Primary School. The Steel Blue 4740 shade was used in a corridor leading to the dining room and outdoor playground to provide sustainable wet slip resistance, crucial in areas where water from outside may brought in by frequent footfall. T 0161 767 1111 www.polyflor.com

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Fitzrovia This Spring sees the new update of Fitzrovia, a wool carpet loop pile collection with an updated colour choice. Originally launched in 2009 as Brompton, this range has enjoyed considerable success with interior design lead flooring shoppers. Made from 100% wool in a quality 3 ply yarn with a neat level loop pile surface; an increased colour bank of 12 new modern stylish plains; and in 4 and 5 widths.

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Vote for Flooring The new intake at Westminster has given a boost to the honourable members of buying groups with an upbeat mood in the trade – whatever your political persuasion, an end (for now at least) to uncertainty is good for business. There was an excellent turn out for the general selection in Solihill (sorry, enough election metaphors!) as the Buying Groups’ National Flooring Show increased its footfall among members of affiliated buying groups and the quality of trade stands from some 60 preferred suppliers stepped up another level. Many manufacturers had reported that a decent start to the year’s trading was put on hold during the general election campaign but sentiment was strong that the Summer would now see some acceleration in consumer demand. The timing of this event makes it something of an agenda-setter for the sales season and therefore it’s interesting to monitor trends at the event. Perhaps the clearest signs of things to come centred around wool. While natural fibre is enjoying something of a revival over the last year, it’s clear that improved products in the synthetic sector have won business in the mainstream twist market that is unlikely to return – “wool has lost the middle market,” one leading manufacturer told us.

The Woodpecker presentation from Kenton Floors was the well deserved winner of the Show’s best stand award.

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However, higher end and luxury wool is doing very well and the surprise trend of the moment is the increasing appeal of wool loop with abundant new offers from wool manufacturers across the price points.

“Wool may have lost out in the middle market but the trend of the moment is the increasing appeal of wool loop.” Wool loop ticks lots of boxes for a robust, high performance carpet that has character and the texture that consumers currently seem to appreciate. This construction has been seen as having a Southern bias among consumers but its popularity is spreading North we are told. In synthetics, soft is still a leading sentiment and appears increasingly to be installed downstairs. Greys and more greys continue to dominate re-colourations across all flooring sectors but in carpet an interesting outsider is the selection of Summertime blues that are selling strongly this season and also the popularity of mustard colours in rugs. Other style snapshots from Solihull is that plaids are in the ascendant while stripes are still doing well. The quality market for patterned carpet is having a good run while in rugs, colour is strong but faded vintage is stronger still, while shaggies have maybe gone off the boil finally after a long period of positive sales.

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Affordable invincibility Associated Weavers “Soft carpet. Invincible performance.” is the strapline for one of the season’s biggest launches – the Invictus collection from Associated Weavers. And invincible performance is something of a company mission statement after AW’s runaway success with their super-soft iSense nylon fibre technology launched last year which re-defined softness for consumers and has seen strong sales support on the High Street. But new Invictus isn’t nylon, it’s “solution dyed olefin” - or posh polypropylene to you and I. “We have very high hopes for this product,” says Steve Elliott of AW. “It is softer than other polypropylenes on the market and comes in a really smart colour range.” AW’s Jonathan Davies added: “This an exciting launch for us because it has a real wow factor – not just a carpet but a whole new story for the retailer to tell and top quality marketing material to help them tell it. And I think people will be pleasantly surprised by the pricing, “ he said. The Invictus collection is rolling out now with 14 plain colours in two weights called Orion and Sirius and 16 heathers in two weights called Perseus and Pegasus. AW set a high standard for merchandising with iSense and Invictus follows up in style with Maori figures in dramatic monochrome imagery and sophisticated grey wood wall stands and lecterns.

“It has a real wow factor – not just a carpet but a whole new story for the retailer to tell and top quality marketing material to help them tell it.”

iSense is now almost a year old and AW have celebrated with the launch of Hermes, a deep pile Saxony, but the best seller in the range is also the most expensive, Serenity. Two new colours have been added to the range especially for the UK– and if you have run your fingers through Serenity you’ll know why retailers are encouraged to attach the “touch me” labels to their lecterns. Mainstream AW offers haven’t been forgotten amongst the soft success! The new StainAway Tweed - the collection’s first tweed – is selling well since its launch at the end of last year and offers 12 colours in multi width and the consistently popular StainGuard Saxony has six new colours in its range of 12 to keep the offer fresh. T 01422 431100 www.associatedweavers.net

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Liquid engineering Abingdon Carpets Abingdon is rolling out their remarkable Aqua Pro-Tec technology to UK independent retailers – a unique performance product that goes beyond the easy clean appeal of regular polypropylene. Unveiled at the Harrogate show last September, Abingdon have been re-formulating and perfecting the unique yarn treatment that means liquid stains sit on top of the pile instead of soaking it – making mopping up so easy. It sounds like a great idea but, more importantly, it looks like a great idea when you see a demo, so Abingdon have built in a demonstration pod into its wall units so retailers can show consumers how smart the technology is. “We want consumers to ask for a demo and retailers will love doing it as the unique performance of this carpet is there before their eyes,” says Abingdon’s Martin Peace. “When a consumer has seen Aqua Pro-Tec in action, they don’t want to take a chance on anything else!.” The early sales figures prove this out with Aqua Pro Tec becoming the company’s biggest cut-length range. The technology is first offered in the Stainfree Classic Collection – three twist ranges Decor, Classic and Supreme at different weights available in 20 colours and multi-width.

“When a consumer has seen Aqua Pro Tec in action, they don’t want to take a chance on anything else!” The specially branded wall units also have a neat video unit that shows Aqua Pro-Tec in action – but the unit only switches on when customers approach the stand, ensuring retailers aren’t bombarded by endless video commentaries in those frustrating periods between visitors! Meanwhile the mainstream Abingdon offer has been extended with Arena Plus, an entry-level polypropylene twist which Martin says is “the keenest priced cut length product we have ever launched”. A new yarn system delivers a cleverly engineered fibre that’s highly competitive but has a good finish in 12 on-trend colours in the Arena Plus range which is available at 4 and 5m in cuts and rolls. From the same fibre and colourbank, Abingdon are also offering heavier weights with Roma at 50oz and Athenia at 65oz also in 4 and 5m and the ranges were well received by show visitors. T 01274 655662 www.abingdonflooring.co.uk

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Unconstrained choice Mastercraft Rugs “People like choice” says Robert Dickson of Mastercraft and he doesn’t disappoint. Mastercraft rugs are already a market leader but the company has invested enthusiastically in new warehousing capacity at the end of last year that allows their buyers to select an even wider range of options. The benefits of the bigger capacity are starting to be seen this season. “We are known for our wide range but there was a constraint in what we could offer and now we have a bigger choice in the most popular collections,” says Robert. A good example is the best selling Mehari range where Mastercraft is now able to add bordered options. In fact the Mehari range has doubled in size for 2015 and the equally popular Galleria collection has increased from 24 to 36 options.

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Other niche ranges are doing well. A distinctive polypropylene flatweave called Brighton has seen “phenomenal demand” due to its quality feel at a competitive price and the popular style for vintage faded designs is beautifully reflected in the new Capri collection, a cotton chenille in five sizes. T 01282 694565 www.mastercraftrugs.co.uk

Mastercraft Rugs were worthy winners once more of the Flooring One buying group’s rug supplier of the year award for their consistently high standard of the product range and sales service. Robert Dickson is pictured (above left) with the head of Flooring One Glenn Harding.

“We are known for our wide range and now we have a bigger choice in the most popular collections”

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Wool on the wall Kingsmead Carpets Kingsmead is in the forefront of the revival of the wool market and most especially with wool loop which is one of the season’s success stories. Their new 100% wool Berber Loop is a great example with a something-foreveryone selection across 3 designs with a level loop, a more rugged hobnail and a closely textured pattern. It’s available in 4 & 5m widths. And Kingsmead are out to catch the eye with the roll out of their smart new modular wall units which have a narrow footprint but are packed with sampling and graphics – 11 units in the wool livery for loop and twist and six for the polypropylene cleaneasy collections. The easyclean Fabulous range is set to do well with its two-tone twist and Saxony combination in 4 & 5m. The 2-ply yarn comes in three weights and has a life-time stain resist warranty. T 01827 831424 www.kingsmeadcarpets.co.uk

Rolling out the brand Carpenter Carpenter has been in the business of brand building for the last year and the benefits are coming through with increasing strength for the UK manufacturer of PU underlay. “We’ve established ourselves as a major player in the PU market and that recognition has seen strong sales across the product range,” says Carpenter MD Ian Leicaster (pictured right with Helen Rowberry and Pete Poesta). “And we’re working hard to keep the offer fresh and interesting to give retailers what they need.” The company has completed its comprehensive and competitively priced portfolio of products in a colourful new livery with modern graphic designs that are seen on the samples and, with considerable impact, on the fleet of articulated trailers that roll out across the UK. T 01457 861141 www.carpenter.ltd.uk

Popular pedigree Bond Worth Bond Worth has an impeccable pedigree of traditional woven axminsters made in Kidderminster and continues to develop its range to meet demand at the quality and custom end of the market. The Fiori range of 80/20 8-row woven axminsters has been stepped up from two to seven designs this year and Bond Worth has also taken its colour bank into the new Hessian Stucco range, a new basket weave design. In addition to its ever popular plaids, the company sees new potential for small motif designs and has re-launched the Harvard, Stanford, Princeton and Cornell Collections with a new colour bank to include the latest greys. Bond Worth MD Mark Oakes is pictured with the latest launches. T 01562 745 000 www.bondworth.co.uk

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Positively pro-active Furlong Flooring Furlong Flooring have built a reputation as one of the most professionally pro-active players in the flooring sector and every appearance at trade shows sets a standard for the mainstream market. Best-selling carpet offers such as Opulence, Satisfaction and Cabaret start the sales season with a makeover across the colour range and the launch of a superb breadth of options in the Carefree Prestige Collection under the Trident brand give consumers more choice in three ranges – Heathers, Highlights and Pastelle. The smart presentation in Solihull also showcased the Natural Solutions wood range, a new laminates offer and the Design Elements cushionfloor collection to secure Furlong’s status as a one-stop supplier to retailers. Behind the scenes, the company has been investing heavily in service and distribution systems so their momentum seems unstoppable in giving the retailer what they want, when they want it. T 01772 696787 www.regencycarefree.co.uk

Design with distinction Edel Telenzo Distinctive Diversity is exactly the kind of savvy style that customers can count on from Edel Telenzo who have an enviable reputation for the higher quality wool ranges. “It’s a typical Telenzo product,” says MD Phil Hartley. “It’s different and distinctive with a great appearance that will still look as good in five or ten years time.” The carpet is 100% 3-ply Scotchgarded wool in eight two-tone colourways with a tweed effect and the texture that’s so popular in the market at the moment. The woven look is unusually non-directional and it’s available in 4 and 5m. For those of you that like Edel Telenzo’s take on stripes, Diversity also has three striped options. The company also says it is “moving POS up a level” with innovative new units taking six ranges each, accompanied by strong aspirational imagery, which are available in limited numbers from this month. T 01422 374417 www.edeltelenzocarpets.co.uk

The quietest ones are the best SEBO SEBO were set a challenge when EU regulations limited power consumption of household appliances to below 1600W last year but they’ve responded with quiet confidence as you would expect – very quiet, in fact. On show at Solihull was the new E3 Premium 700W cylinder vacuum cleaner with a 175W powered head that is not only more powerful than its predecessors but makes much less noise too. Re-engineering and technology advances have made this achievement possible and the E-range of SEBO appliances is increasingly recommended by carpet manufacturers. For retailers, the SEBO solution is a good one with the company fulfilling orders direct and handling the after-sales follow-up once retailers have made a sale from their in-store demonstration machine. T 01494 465533 www.sebo.co.uk 52 June 2015

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Non-woolly Mammoth Vorwerk Possible the heaviest carpet in the UK market today, Vorwerk’s new Mammoth weighs in at 4000 gsm or about 168 oz in old money but this is no woolly mammoth – it’s washed and scoured polypropylene but you’d be hard pressed to know the difference with the superb feel of the pile. “There is a strong market for deep, heavy carpet and there are always consumers who want the deepest and heaviest,” says Howard Lindsay of Vorwerk. The carpet which is launched in eight colours with a dozen more to come later is part of the new Fusion collection which will also include Mink, a beautiful 70 oz twist in top quality nylon 6.6 and Meerkat in solution-dyed nylon. “We have been broadening our styling to appeal to a wider audience in the UK and we are getting a great response to these high performance products which are very affordable,” says Howard. T 01282 332025 www.vorwerk-flooring.co.uk

Reasons to be cheerful Ryalux Carpets Ryalux’s Mike Kenneally looks pleased as punch with the updated Ryalux displays. Ryalux have been very busy over the last 12 months, launching six new ranges, as well as updating five existing ranges. No wonder he’s smiling! T 0161 762 3030 www.ryalux.com

Recycling returns value to retailers Carpet Recycling UK Carpet Recycling UK highlighted the economic and environmental value to retailers of recycling their uplifted carpets and installation off-cuts at the Solihull show. Baling uplifted carpets reduces the costs of logistics associated with sending these bulky materials for recycling and saves money on landfilling them. Recycling off-cuts, which have higher potential value, works out at less than half the cost of landfill. CRUK member Kenburn was also present to give hands-on baler advice to retailers. “Installation off-cuts can be converted into other textile-based products like carpet underlay, particularly if they are wool-based. Wool is a good fibre for use in felt carpet underlays, thanks to its resilience and insulation properties,” explained Laurance Bird, Director of the industry-backed association for recycling and reusing waste carpet (pictured right). “Plus, of course, there is the intrinsic environmental PR value that can be promoted to your customers by demonstrating your commitment to recycling carpet,” he pointed out. “These are exciting times and we are making significant progress with retailers whom we can advise on the best recycling options for their businesses,” added Laurance. Around 400,000 tonnes of carpet waste arises each year in the UK, of which 113,000 tonnes were reused, recycled or recovered for energy in 2014; representing a landfill diversion rate of 28%. CRUK’s target is 60% diversion from landfill by 2020. The CRUK Annual Conference is on June 11th. T 0161 440 8325 from The Stocklists

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Wool texture to tempt consumers Clarendon Clarendon Carpets underwent a brand overhaul last year and is gaining a higher profile in its stylish new livery in contemporary grey tones . And with a reputation for wool loops, the company finds itself in a section of the market that is increasingly attractive to consumers. “Wool loop is selling strongly this season as consumers look for something with a little more texture,” says Clarendon boss Graham Harris. He launched a fine new example at the Solihull show, the new high/low level loop Westbourne in 3-ply 100% wool yarn with moth resistance in eight 2-tone colourways. The launch comes with a new lectern which has been very well received by retailers. T 01827 831480 www.clarendoncarpets.com

Designing for display Manx Carpets Manx Carpets were on display at Sollihull with the introduction of their new, redesigned wall units which show the maximum amount of carpet samples with a wall back drop and lectern base. The new revised wall unit offers carpet shops the opportunity to show either Manx Carpet’s Easy Living , easy clean ranges or its wool collection including its wool carpets and British Wool twist ranges and are fully installed by the Manx merchandising team. Manx were also unveiling their new level-loop range Fitzrovia in 100% 3-play wool. Based on the company’s Brompton range, Fitzrovia has 12 new modern colours with a neat finish and is available in 4 & 5m widths. T 01827 831434 www.manxcarpets.co.uk

Stepping out on Cloud 9 Ball & Young Ball and Young enjoyed a tremendous response to the new Cloud 9 launch of Charleston, the distinctively designed PU underlay that puts a little fun and frivolity into the underlay sector. Charleston’s twenties style with a pink rose has proved popular since its launch in January this year and more than one visitor took their own photographs at the Solihull show with the idea of making it a window feature with the Charleston teddy bears. The product which follows the success of the sparkling Caviar and Champagne range in 2014 is based on Cloud 9 Connoiseur but is offered in 9 and 11 mm thicknesses. T 01536 200502 www.underlay.com

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Intricate easy-fit Karndean Designflooring Taking the brand into new territory, Karndean Designflooring unveiled the new, easy-fit Palio Clic collection, featuring the intricate finish customers have come to expect from Karndean at this year’s Buying Groups’ National Flooring Show. The plank and tile designs can be easily laid over most existing hard surfaces so long as they are dry, smooth, level and dust-free. Palio Clic by Karndean launched with a range of eight wood and four stone effect, on-trend designs, including the washed-wood hues of Sorano and the deep grey stone of Cetona. The patented click-locking system allows for an authentic and luxurious feel in any space without the need for glue and extensive sub-floor preparation. Visitors to the stand also saw more than 150 products from Karndean’s established ranges – Art Select, Da Vinci, Van Gogh, Opus and Knight Tile. T 01386 820185 www.karndean.com

Vivacious Victoria Victoria Carpets Having recently launched two new ranges Vivacious Velvet and Options Splash, the show gave Victoria the platform to exclusively preview the very latest range, Aura, as well as unveiling the Victoria Wilton collection displayed on its specifically designed contemporary point of sale. The new Aura range not only endorses Victoria’s move into alternative fibres but also expresses its development of colour designed to augment core product offer. Aura, the 2 ply, colour-LOC (polypropylene) twist, with its sensational fusion of colour and distinctive soft touch is highly durable, bleach cleanable and a practical choice for any interior. While the exclusive LOC-weave backing provides additional confidence in performance, offering a lifetime warranty against pile reversal and superior bond ensuring products will not delaminate. Victoria Wilton offers an opportunity to provide even more choice with an emphasis on design and UK manufacturing, this genuine woven wilton will effortlessly capture the consumers imagination. Indeed one of the visitors to Victoria’s stand commented the wilton offer was ‘the stand-out carpet of the show’. The new ranges proved incredibly popular with critical acclaim from show visitors, and have ‘set the scene’ for Victoria with more new and exciting products in the pipeline. T 01562 749 300 www.victoriacarpets.com

The rush to crush Kenburn ACG Group member Cullingford Carpets based in Wincanton Somerset are one of the latest flooring companies to take delivery of a Kenburn “carpet crusher” for recycling their carpet and underlay waste. Cullingford Carpets director Stewart Cullingford comments, “Reducing our waste management costs was of course a consideration but our decision to install a ‘carpet crusher’ was primarily to enable us to have a zero waste to landfill policy and diverting hundreds of tonnes a year of recyclable carpet/underlay waste from landfill makes environmental sense. Simon Wells from Kenburn adds: “Since the launch of the ‘carpet crusher’ at the Flooring Show in Harrogate last year it’s become apparent to us that the flooring industry in particular are extremely keen to divert their recyclable waste from landfill and in doing so reducing their ever increasing skip costs at the same time is an added bonus. Our debut at the BGNFS far exceeded our expectations in terms of orders and enquiries and we’ll certainly be returning in 2016”. T 01727 844988 www.kenburn.co.uk 56 June 2015

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Showtime in Solihull Review of the Flooring One Show 2015

Tracking the trends Flooring One Flooring One has the buzz of a well-organised buying group that combines efficiency and enthusiasm at its showcase members meeting in Solihull each May. “We’re here to enhance business opportunities for retailers and take the guesswork out of their purchase decisions,” says Flooring One head Glenn Harding. “We can see emerging trends right across the retail sector and respond to them to make sure our members have the right offer in the store at the right time.” Working with some 40 preferred suppliers, the buyers at Flooring One are constantly monitoring new product introductions to select those that will produce the best returns for members. So the Flooring One members area at this year’s Solihull show was alive with new launches in on-trend sectors such as super-soft synthetics, textures and wool loops, as well as reflecting new colour fashions in the mainstream ranges. Look out for a superb new wool package that Flooring One is developing. The Seville Collection - a superb set of stripes and with coordinated plains of diverse designs that will offer 40 options on one lectern unit. Stripes are still selling strongly and Madagascar Stripes has added seven new colours to make a set of 17 in a dense 100% wool loop weave, while the popular Weston Stripes has been re-coloured. The taste for textures is taken on by new Rushmoor Naturals, a 50/50 wool carpet with polyester which comes in three designs; a level loop cord, a textured weave design and co-ordinating stripes in the latest neutral shades.

“We’re here to enhance business opportunities for retailers and take the guesswork out of their purchase decisions” In plaids, the new Royal Ascot range received a great reaction from members in its ten tasteful colours and sophisticated designs with the neutrals made from 100% wool and the stronger colours as 80/20. New synthetic selections include Cotswold Neutrals – a go-anywhere polypropylene range in 12 heathered shades; lustrous Sudbury Deluxe with some bolder colour choices among its 12 options and Sanctuary with an attractive pepperpot design. The star of the show for Flooring One in this sector is Soft Embrace, an exclusive range of UK colours based on the stunningly successful super-soft iSense fibre. Flooring One’s popular rug catalogue has been updated to pick the season’s best sellers as a professional buying guide for retailers who may be less experienced in knowing what this fast moving market wants and in the smooths sector, the introduction of the top quality Meister laminates from Interfloor last year has increased the range of the offer. Finally, a new idea for members is the opportunity to re-brand existing lecterns they have already from the group’s preferred suppliers with Flooring One livery to create an own-label approach without having to replace hardware. “We’re always looking for creative ways to protect our member margins,” says Glenn. T 0121 683 1426 www.flooringone.co.uk

Flooring One Awards Carpet Supplier of the Year 1. Cormar Carpets 2. Ulster Carpet Mills Ltd 3. Adam Carpets Ltd Smooth Flooring Supplier of the Year: Amtico Rug Supplier of the Year: Mastercraft Rugs Ltd

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Ryalux Carpets – Ultimate Velvet Moleskin

Within flooring ‘Velvet’ means Brintons Carpets – Majestic Polished Silver only one thing – luxury underfoot. Consumers choose a velvet carpet because they want to create a sleek, sophisticated base which also delivers on unrivalled comfort. Colours appear cleaner due to the smoother more sumptuous texture. No wonder then, that it is a trend area that shows no sign of abating and the key manufacturers making this construction continue to develop and refine their product portfolios.

Majestic, Brintons’ premium velvet carpet brings luxury and opulence into any decor. A bold, striking colour palette continues to push boundaries with hues of antique silk, mink and moon shadow alongside deeper, contemporary shades of chilli and marrakesh.

Ryalux has the broadest product choice of all. Their name has become synonymous with making high quality velvet carpets with five velvet ranges in their product portfolio.

With a velvety softness that is endlessly tactile, rich and sumptuous, this carpet will easily add grandeur to any home.

Ultimate Velvet is their “ultimate” velvet range offering complete versatility as it is available in any width to 7 metres, and in any colour using their custom colour matching service. The tight construction and smooth finish gives un-compromised luxury and offers optimum elegance. Made from the finest New Zealand wool, this 2 ply velvet is also RYAGUARD® Stain Protected, and RYAPROTECT® Mothproof Treated. Brintons’ three woven Wilton velvet ranges are made using the eponymous 80% wool/20% nylon blend so luxury with strength is guaranteed. 58 June 2015

The True Velvet collection is a nod to the trend for monochrome with muted shades of cream and stone sitting alongside jet black and space grey whilst the Finepoint range offers a more affordable indulgence without compromising on durability, strength and comfort. Touch is really important when choosing a carpet so that’s why Brintons are happy to send customers free of charge samples direct to their home via their website. Ulster Velvet is perhaps Ulster’s finest Wilton floor covering. Perfect for creating a grown up space, velvets provide a contemporary back drop to any interior scheme. In a vast array of 34 colourways, from subtle neutral shades through to soft golds and stunning royal reds,

there is something to appeal to every taste. Muted neutral shades are particularly on trend and with Ulster Velvet you are spoilt for choice. Ulster Velvet comprises 80% wool, 20% nylon, which combines the softness and warmth of wool with the hardwearing properties of nylon, resulting in an opulent yet durable floor covering. Ulster Velvet is available in 5m, 4m, 3m, 2m & 1m colour matching multi-widths. This unique offering reduces both waste and cost to the consumer by allowing you to order the correct amount of carpet required for your space. Ulster 5m widths, prevent joins in larger rooms, maintaining that smooth, velvet like feel. Another company who are adding to their velvet portfolio is Victoria Carpets. New range Vivacious Velvet is vivacious by name and vivacious by nature. Available in 20 shades, it is effortless choice velvet, offering customers a silky smooth luxurious feel and a cosy finish to any interior. When it comes to colour Victoria recognises consumers are looking to reflect their personality into their interiors, Vivacious

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“Colours appear cleaner due to the smoother more sumptuous texture. No wonder then, that it is a trend area that shows no sign of abating and the key manufacturers making this construction continue to develop and refine their product portfolios. ” Velvet certainly offers just that. The palette of lively and sophisticated shades; from the cool white of Spirit, to the copper tones of Siren and the blue-purple hues of Temptress to the urban inky blue of Panther, Vivacious Velvet simply captures the imagination and interior trends for 2015/16. Unusually for this construction, Vivacious Velvet is 100% nylon. Engineered to provide the ultimate comfort, their 10th gauge, 40oz quality, 2 ply NY-tex yarn is high quality, with excellent wear characteristics, a super fine appearance and depth of colour and is available in both 4m and 5m widths. But those are not the only benefits. Thanks to Victoria’s exclusive, environmentally friendly LOC-weave® backing, Vivacious Velvet is easy to handle, highly durable and guaranteed against pile reversal, with exceptional tuft bind and definition, as well as stronger lamination. To find out more about their introductory offer, contact the Sales Team on the number listed. from The Stocklists

In contrast, all the velvet carpets from Jacaranda are made from either 100% pure wool or 100% undyed natural wool. The elasticity of a good quality wool gives excellent resilience and wear properties making the velvet ranges luxurious yet practical and naturally very popular and on trend. The velvet broadloom and rug collections continue to be some of Jacaranda’s bestselling ranges. These deep dense luxurious carpets are sumptuous, soft and smooth, full of wool, yet unfussy and timeless classics fitting naturally into a wide range of interiors. Velvet Stripe, Kasari, Heavy Velvet, Chunky Velvet and Velvet Border are all hand woven by traditional methods and are hand sheared. The Heavy Velvet range has been brought up to date with the introduction of several contemporary colours including shades of greys, eggshell and atlantic blue.

For more information contact: Brintons Carpets T: 0800 505055 www.brintons.co.uk Ryalux Carpets T: 0161 762 3030 www.ryalux.co.uk Ulster Carpets T: 028 3833 4433 www.ulstercarpets.com Victoria Carpets T: 01562 749300 www.victoriacarpets.com

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

You can walk on wool, all day, every day, week in, week out, year after year and it will spring back and look beautiful - what a brilliant investment for the home!

The Natural Side Effects of Wool There is a lot going on at the moment, new products are everywhere, it is the season for product introductions after all and it is important that we acknowledge the advance of technology and new product development.

The journey that these innovations make is always intriguing during Wool House, our interiors event in 2013 - we were introduced to a chair that had been made using a plastic substance combined with British Wool. The designer had merely wanted to add visual texture to the flat structure but interestingly gained a gentle warmth as an added natural benefit of the fibre. A warmer, softer plastic chair - not hard and cold. Added values in products are often unintentional and sadly largely overlooked. But not in every industry. If you look at pharmaceuticals, if a drug created for one problem proves good at another, it is often re-marketed as a solution when perhaps it first appeared as a side-effect.

Beautiful British Wool Carpet of the Month

Glen Shee is the first product to be launched as part of Kingsmead Carpets’ flagship Highland Fleece range and is 100% British made. Kingsmead Carpets, established over 40 years ago has a heritage linking back to the Ayrshire town of New Cumnock and so this range is an appropriate link in to the origin of the brand name. The wool, specially selected from Scottish breeds in the Highlands has been spun into a yarn that produces a superior quality carpet; the springiness of the wool provides resilience and enables it to maintain its luxury handle and appearance for a long time. Additionally, the shorn fleeces are certifified under the Platinum Certification by the British Wool Marketing Board which traces and confirms that the wool is sourced entirely from Scotland. Available in twenty colours and at very reasonable prices, Glen Shee represents one of the best value quality twists on the market.

Wool is full of good ‘Side Effects’ after all it started off as a warm coat for a sheep and has proved to be equally great as many other things including as carpet!

But the amazing benefits of wool far outstrip anything that could ever be considered a side-effect. In reality they add such value that wool is almost intelligent in its performance.All these benefits are devolved from the sheep but never once do they relent during its entire lifecycle - sheep to carpet.

The strength and bounce-back of wool - which maintains the beauty and appearance of wool in carpet - has a longevity that is unequalled. Of course we know that oil-based products can last - but appearance is really critical because a carpet needs to look and feel good that is what customers want. Bleach with all its chemicals unfortunately does not cure flat and matted carpets that look old before their time.

Wool - as our ‘British Wool Carpet of the Month’ explains, has a natural robust strength. This strength is about the biological composition combined with the breed, the temperature and the weather conditions.

Yes, you read it here... strength and appearance retention grows! Isn’t that fantastic? Did that emerge as a side-effect? Almost certainly! But those added values have been proved over many years, centuries actually. The measure of wool and its multi-purpose capability is to be found throughout history and - strength is top of the list.

You can walk on wool, all day, every day, week in, week out, year after year and it will spring back and look beautiful - what a fantastic side-effect and what a brilliant investment for the home!

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We love the name of this range! It is inspired - Glenn Shee from Highland Fleece wool - suggests strength and battle-worthy credentials! As Kingsmead Carpets have rightly highlighted; this is very strong wool, Scottish sheep are made of stern stuff and the wool is a tribute to the tough life they lead. To call it robust wool is perhaps an understatement here! Proof is everything - we have put this on the floor at one of our events and watched it take 8000 people’s worth of punishment and seen how fantastically it performed. Glenn Shee - we applaud you - you are a true warrior in wool twist! June 2015 61

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Flower on Flooring Technical skills boost business opportunities With the UK economy improving flooring fitters have the chance to take on more work, but is there enough recognition that improved skill levels can allow installations to be completed at a higher standard and more quickly following expert tuition? Academy for Excellence in Flooring procurement and development manager Lee Thompson, says: “There is absolutely no doubt that training pays dividends in day-to-day business. Large corporations invest heavily in training their staff and they wouldn’t spend the money if it didn’t have a significant impact on their bottom line, so why should it be any different for flooring installers? “Here at the Academy, we are constantly receiving positive feedback on the benefits of being a Master Installer. Many who have been through the course and are listed on the Quick-Step website have reported a significant upturn in work because of the badge they now hold. This is compelling enough, but along with the additional confidence, skills and knowledge gained through three days of intensive training there seems no logical reason not to put yourself through professional training.” The flooring sector is fortunate to have a number of training providers, including the UK Flooring Academy, celebrating its 10th anniversary. Rather than a qualifying body dealing with apprentices, the Flooring Academy offers short courses designed to improve the skills of floor layers. Most of those attending the courses are connected to the trade already, either working for carpet shops and contractors as fitters or in another capacity, such as sales, the organization explains.

While clients often have some experience, the courses are designed to provide the opportunity to try out new tools and installation methods. The UK Flooring academy also delivers bespoke courses to corporate clients across the UK and abroad, recently delivering training to CIMC modular buildings at its headquarters in Guangdong province in China. A number of companies also provide instruction, including the F. Ball and Co Training Centre, opened by Contract Flooring Association CEO Richard Catt in 2010. Almost 2,000 people have attended courses at the centre, acquiring practical skills and formally recognised qualifications. Courses that demonstrate how to avoid the common errors that can lead to floor failures and costly remedial work are held throughout the year, designed for those who are new to the industry or refreshing the skills of more experienced installers.

2015 marks the fifth anniversary of the F.Ball Training Centre

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F. Ball also offers courses that support flooring contractors to achieve the NVQ Level 2 Diploma in Floorcovering Occupations, assessed through On Site Assessment & Training by an expert from F. Ball's technical department, enabling contractors to qualify for a Construction Skills Certification Scheme (CSCS) card, which is now a mandatory requirement on many building sites. Polyflor also has an established training school in a purpose built facility, delivering high quality training in how to correctly lay its sheet and luxury vinyl tile products. Offering two, three and four day practical installation courses in vinyl flooring, these provide insight into how to lay the perfect floor, the company states, covering everything from preparing sub-floors, conditioning and using the correct adhesives. Delivered by Polyflor’s installation and maintenance specialist, Eddie Pannett, the course includes hands-on exercises and technical theory. “As the UK’s leading commercial vinyl flooring manufacturer, we are well placed to offer guidance and technical expertise,” says Mr Pannett. “These courses are designed to develop and improve the all-round skills of floor layers with varying levels of experience.” When training is correctly applied, Polyflor states there is no end to the creative designs that a flooring contractor can create. Amtico technical training project manager Paul Howells describes the flooring industry as “incredibly dynamic” and says training and professional development “is crucial to keep ahead of the game” to keep pace with developments in design, installation and application. “Having a comprehensive understanding of our product range benefits our retailers with selling techniques as well as supporting our installers to fit our products with complete confidence; something of upmost importance to us,” he says. There is increasing recognition of the need to invest in training with manufacturers, he continues, to keep businesses moving forward. Amtico offers a three day flooring installation course and also an advanced one day version. “Content covers training on interpreting CAD drawings, the latest information in damp proof testing, sub floor preparation and levelling compounds and advice and practical demonstrations on finishing touches such as borders, motifs and complex design floors/laying patterns,” says Mr Howells.

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High quality facilities at the Polyfloor Training school

The Flooring Guild senior training consultant Ray Morgan FInstSMM joined a company over 40 years that invested heavily in training and assumed that this was common practice. “How wrong I was,” he says. “I am constantly surprised at how many people have never received any kind of formal training. “In my role as an NVQ assessor most fitters I meet are either self-taught or have been trained by another fitter. Most do a reasonable job but there are some I wouldn’t trust to cut my grass never mind a quality carpet. And there are some whose tool box looks like the remnants of a car boot sale. “Whether you are a salesperson, estimator or fitter there are some great training courses and trade shows where you will see all the latest developments. Who knows, you could be a lot better off as a result!” FloorSkills, training provider partner for the British Wood Flooring Association, runs workshops on subfloor preparation, installation and sand and seal, board replacements and repairs. BWFA membership is not necessary, although members do receive a discount. The Wood Flooring Apprenticeship is a two year course which can be fully funded through the CITB, also providing an additional funding payment to the employer for assistance to pay the apprentice, or used for expenses while they attend the centre. The training is spread over 18 months as block release, on site working for the employer, followed by on site assessment during the final six months. Groups are small to allow one to one tuition where possible, with most of the content taught by Sid Bourne, who wrote the apprenticeship scheme and is well known within the industry. NCCA technical director and IICRC senior carpet inspector Paul Pearce, says the supply and installation of carpet belies consumer aspirations. “The purchaser will want something that feels soft under foot, is light in colour so it goes with everything, will last forever, always look clean and does not stain or mark.” No such item exists, he says, so all the industry can do is support the financial aspect of the consumer’s pocket. “The installer tends to grow with the market demands, but this tends to reduce the amount of expert professional installers in the market place. Carpet installers seem to install what they are supplied with instead of taking extra training to understand the benefits of using the correct underlay or the right technique.” Time pressure frequently sees best practice failing to be followed, he states, but training can help to overcome this and raise installation standards. The WoolSafe Academy describes its Fibre Care Specialist training course as the perfect programme for those competent in fibre maintenance, but looking to become further qualified. Whether completed in person or online, the course acts as an essential reference and resource for those interested in the upkeep of wool carpets and rugs, whether residential or commercial. Teaching on fibre processing and construction is followed by guidance on the actual cleaning process, as well as recommended techniques, products and solutions to common problems that may arise.

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Once the course has been passed, candidates are invited to become WoolSafe Approved Service Providers, the academy explains. With various technological updates and advances in certification it is important for flooring contractors to remain updated and reliably informed of changes within the flooring industry, to ensure best and safe practice. With all major manufacturers offering comprehensive websites containing key product information as well as technical and safety data sheets there should be no excuse for contractors to remain uninformed. Companies such as Mapei also provide a selection of CPD presentations on many topical issues, with particular reference to sub-floor preparation and how to avoid installation failures. The majority of screed and adhesive manufacturers also provide ongoing training at their state of the art training centres where new and existing products are demonstrated in both practical and classroom based theory. Training centres such as FITA and FloorSkills have qualified technicians and assessors that provide NVQ courses which are not only aimed at new floor layers to the trade but for up skilling floor layers that have been in the trade for a long time. The British Standard codes of practice such as BS:8203 and standards BS:5325 and BS:8204 are useful reference tools available to floor layers that provide sound guidance on subfloor preparation and the installation of resilient and textile floor finishes. Gary Byrne, Resilient Product Manager, Mapei UK, commented: “I believe that if a floor layer wishes to continue developing his/her skills, product knowledge and sub-floor preparation processes, then there is no shortage of valuable and beneficial information available to them. It’s just a case of asking or researching.”

Mapei UK - Gary Byrne

For more information: Amtico T 0121 745 0800 F. Ball T 01538 361633 Mapei T 0121 508 6970 Polyflor T 0161 767 1111 Quick-Step T 0161 877 6955 UK Flooring T 01283 711428 Academy

www.amtico.com www.f-ball.co.uk www.mapei.co.uk www.polyflor.com www.quick-step-academy.co.uk www.uk-flooring-academy.co.uk

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Midlands and Wales Area Sales Manager Sales Representatives Exciting new sales opportunities, due to continued growth, covering the following areas

1. East Coast Scotland 2. Merseyside/M6 Corridor/Carlisle Earnings circa ÂŁ45,000 Cormar Carpets is one of the UKâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s leading manufacturers of tufted carpets, supplying stylish, quality carpets to the retail, contract and wholesale trade throughout the UK. Due to our continued growth we are looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals with the ability to realise the full potential of these already established areas. Knowledge of the carpet trade is not essential, however, previous sales experience is required as applicants must be able to demonstrate a proven successful sales record. The ideal candidates would live on territory, although this is not essential. As a consequence we will accept applications from those who live in close proximity to the territories shown. An above average salary and benefits package is available for the successful applicants, including basic salary plus commission on sales, company car, and pension scheme.

Carpenter is the worldâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s largest polyurethane underlay manufacturer. It has a state of the art UK manufacturing plant that was commissioned in September 2006 in Glossop, Derbyshire. Owing to continued success and growth an opportunity has arisen for a Sales Manager to cover the Midlands and Wales regions. The successful candidate will have the knowledge of the flooring industry and be able to communicate at all levels. They will also have a proven track record of sales in this marketplace. Competitive salary based on experience, achievement and qualifications. Car allowance & benefits package. Please apply in writing to Mr Jim Bolton, Divisional HR Manager with your CV and covering letter to; Carpenter Ltd, Dinting Lodge Industrial Estate, Glossop, Derbyshire, SK13 6LE or by email to jim.bolton@carpenter.com For telephone enquiries please ring 01457 861141 and ask for Jim Bolton or Helen Rowberry (National Sales Manager). Closing date for applications 30th June 2015.

Please send your CV and hand written covering letter summarising your relevant skills and experience for the attention of Carla Pickford, HR Manager, Cormar Carpets, Brookhouse Mill, Greenmount, Bury, BL8 4HR Closing date for applications: 18th June 2015

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Fitters Wanted Due to the number of customers and continued growth in all of our regions we consistently have a high quantity of work available. This means that many of our carpet & vinyl fitters can earn £1,500 per week & specialist safety flooring/Amtico fitters significantly more. We are looking for good quality, reliable fitters to work on a Sub - Contractor basis to fit throughout the UK via our 12 regional warehouses. · ·

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We are also looking for sub-contract curtain fitters You must have your own van. We provide public and product liability insurance. Scotland:Ê01324Ê676100Ê

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1. South Essex A127/A12 2. Central/North & East London 3. Chilterns/South Bucks/ M40 Corridor 4. Hampshire/ Dorset/ South Coast Earnings circa £45,000 Cormar Carpets is one of the UK’s leading manufacturers of tufted carpets, supplying stylish, quality carpets to the retail, contract and wholesale trade throughout the UK. Due to our continued growth we are looking for enthusiastic and committed individuals with the ability to realise the full potential of these already established areas. Knowledge of the carpet trade is not essential, however, previous sales experience is required as applicants must be able to demonstrate a proven successful sales record. The ideal candidate would live on territory, although this is not essential. As a consequence we will accept applications from those who live in close proximity to the territories shown. An above average salary and benefits package is available for the successful applicants, including basic salary plus commission on sales, company car, and pension scheme. Please send your CV and hand written covering letter summarising your relevant skills and experience for the attention of Carla Pickford, HR Manager, Cormar Carpets, Brookhouse Mill, Greenmount, Bury, BL8 4HR Closing date for applications: 18th June 2015

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An opportunity has arisen for a salesman to join our family business in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, which has been established for 26 years. The role would suit an experienced salesman that has knowledge of the flooring trade. Competitive salary available for the right person. Please apply with CV to Douglas Farrel at kirstyfarrel@blueyonder.co.uk or mobile 07973679256

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