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

WOOD CLASSIC ‘INSPIRED BY NATURE’ With our ‘Wood Classic’ collection EarthWerks has created a range of registered emboss and rustic surfaces that exactly replicate the unique patterning that can only be found in ‘real’ wood. EarthWerks are one of the very first LVT specialist suppliers to appreciate the design realism of registered emboss, and the benefits an authentic and 'true to nature' ambience can bring to the home and work environment. Our collection of 16 incredible decors clearly define the depth of colours and texture found only in ‘natural timber’. Both ‘harmonious and balanced’ in appearance; Wood Classic perfectly emphasises the unique and warm character of a ‘real’ wood floor. Our Wood Classic Collection has a Life Time Wear Warranty for Residential use and a 30-Year Wear Warranty for Commercial application. EarthWerks ‘Innovation and Style in a Brand you can Trust’ Curious? To arrange a full presentation please contact our UK team Free-phone 0800 689 1459 Email: sales@earthwerks.co.uk As a well established brand in high-end luxury flooring, our EarthWerks Team is committed to service the UK, from the HEART of the UK.

Your personal contacts UK Sales Managers: Steve Evans +44 (0) 7935 786705 steve@oppulant.com Andy Nobes +44 (0) 7402 746944 andy.nobes@oppulant.com Devon/Cornwall/Somerset/Dorset, South Gloucestershire, Bristol, Wiltshire: Martin Gorny - 07530 365125 info@millaneflooringagency.co.uk West Midlands, Herefordshire, Gloucestershire, Warwickshire Shropshire and Staﬀs: Paul Brewer - 07798 745181 paulbrewer21@hotmail.co.uk Essex/Hertfordshire/Cambridgeshire/ Norfolk/Suﬀolk N/E London postcodes: Andrew Goldsmith - 07432 119220 andrew.godsmith@oppulant.com Essex, North London, Bedfordshire, Buckinghamshire, North/east London. Bedfordshire: Dave Marney - 07794 221443 d_marney@sky.com Northeast: Steve Korobejko - 07702 292558 smkagencies@googlemail.com Northwest (Commercial): Matt Lightbown - 07908 064050 matt@chromaflor.co.uk Northwest (Residential): Andrew Holden - 07872 694767 drewholden@me.com Scotland: James Hall - 07787 140136 jameshall195@btinternet.com Hants, West Sussex, Berks, Oxon, Wilts, Surrey (inside M25) Colin Fielder - 07970 102989 colin.fielder@gmail.com

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The people who care about your business NORTH WEST

SCOTLAND

ALAN CHEETHAM GTR MANCHESTER, CHESHIRE, SOT & STAFFORD M: 07966 263571 acheetham@furlongflooring.com

ALAN CAIRNIE EAST SCOTLAND

M: 07976 311434 acairnie@furlongflooring.com

MARK DOWSON MERSEYSIDE, WIRRAL & N. WALES M: 07980 786265 mdowson@furlongflooring.com

NORMAN MacFEETERS WEST SCOTLAND

M: 07970 163372 nmacfeeters@furlongflooring.com

WALES & SOUTH WEST

YORKSHIRE & NORTH EAST RAY ANDREW PART LANCS, FLYDE COAST & CUMBRIA M: 07973 719801 randrew@furlongflooring.com

RICHARD LOCKEY NORTH EAST, EAST COAST

M: 07983 446969 rlockey@furlongflooring.com

JAMES DAVIES YORKSHIRE & EAST LANCS

M: 07968 828516 jdavies@furlongflooring.com

TIM BAILEY S.E. WALES & HEREFORDSHIRE

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M: 07794 048414 tbailey@furlongflooring.com M: 07973 403450 mmorris@furlongflooring.com JASON BRIMBLE AVON & GLOUCESTERSHIRE M: 07794 041266 jbrimble@furlongflooring.com

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

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Gloucester Sales tel: 0845 520 0800 fax: 01452 222515

London Sales tel: 01322 628707 fax: 01322 698733 enquiries@furlongflooring.co.uk 10

SOUTH EAST TONY CONWAY BEDS, NORTHANTS, OXON & BUCKS M: 07791 891025 tonyconway@furlongflooringltd.co.uk

PETER FLETCHER HAMPSHIRE & DORSET

M: 07816 217561 peterfletcher@furlongflooringltd.co.uk

PAUL LOVELL NORFOLK, SUFFOLK & CAMBS

MIDLANDS ADAM HILTON NOTTS, DERBYSHIRE & LINCS M: 07872 964685 ahilton@furlongflooring.com

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

MIKE SHUTT BIRMINGHAM/ STAFFORDSHIRE, SHROPSHIRE M: 07970 158594 mshutt@furlongflooring.com

LONDON ALAN HESLING S.W, SOUTH, S.E. LONDON, SURREY M: 07793 244619 alanhesling@furlongflooringltd.co.uk

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

ANDY THOMPSON ESSEX, HERTFORDSHIRE

M: 07816 217565 athompson@furlongflooring.com

DARREN SPENDIFF KENT

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JOHN AIKEN EAST & WEST SUSSEX

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M: 07791 891024 johnaiken@furlongflooringltd.co.uk

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REGENCY

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Seven contemporary new colours in each range. The best-seller just got better!

All set for 2017 with fresh new ranges at Regency carpets we have launched one of our most ambitious ever programmes of product developments in 2017 to ensure you have the right carpets at the right price, when you need them. Carefree bleach cleanable fibre 4 & 5 metre widths 10 year wear & stain warranty

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A full range of beautiful domestic carpets in 100% Wool Superior quality for lasting good looks Mothproof protected

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The luxury of 100% pure new Wool 4 and 5 metres wide

Please contact your Representative to ask about our domestic display options

Bespoke designs service for hospitality and marine contract carpets in 80% Wool / 20% Nylon

Scandinavian quality by design Our UK Sales Team

Ron Fewery 07976 244892

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Lee Palmer 07774 101640

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Stephen Binnersley 07710 618754 Midlands & South Wales

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

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

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

DÉCOR

Velluto is a luxurious velvet in 15 contemporary shades. Made from 100% 6.6 Nylon Stainmaster 2 fold yarn which gives this carpet range a unique, distinctive, luxurious look and feel. This fibre technology has a tighter and smoother molecule structure which combined with the Stainmaster fibre enables it to be more resistant to staining and dirt. The mix of shades comes in a palette of greys such as Gunboat, taupes Café au lait and neutrals such as Décor, all available in 4 and 5 metre widths. See this exciting new range at Buying Groups

National The Buying Groups’ National Flooring Show 9th May 9.00 - 17.30 Wednesday 10th May 9.00 - 17.00 Flooring Tuesday Cranmore Park, Solihull, West Midlands B90 4LF Show @Kingsmeadcpts

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Peter Thomas - 07779 017 950 (LL CH CW WA L WN PR FY BB LA) peter.thomas@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Colin Arber - 07976 749 552 (CO CB IP NR PE) colin.arber@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Ian Shopland - 07971 914 418 (Southern Sales Manager) ian.shopland@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Craig Brooks - 07971 916 719 (SY TF WS WV DY B WR) craig.brooks@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Nathan Bachellier - 07977 112 095 (CT TN BN RH BR CR SM KT) nathan.bachellier@kingsmead-sales.co.uk David Guscott - 07773 048 574 (ME DA RM SS IG EN N E SE) david.guscott@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Stuart Leigh - 07791 890 441 (TR PL TQ EX TA DT BA BS) Stuart.leigh@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Lee Card - 07538 836 273 (SA LD NP CF HR GL) lee.card@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Neal Ford - 07968 015 578 (HP OX SL HA UB TW W NW SW) neal.ford@kingsmead-sales.co.uk Steve Bates - 07971 968 517 (PO SO BH SP RG SN GU) steve.bates@kingsmead-sales.co.uk David Posnett - 07836 650 655 (Northern Ireland) THE STOCKLISTS May 2017

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SALES TEAM MOVEMENTS With a new man in the Channel Islands and expanded regions for existing sales representatives, itâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s all go! Weâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;re delighted to announce the appointment of Lee Palmer to our sales team. Looking after Edel Telenzo stockists in the Channel Islands, Lee brings experience and vitality to the role and is sure to make his mark. Elsewhere, John Alsopâ&#x20AC;&#x2122;s region has been expanded. John is now responsible for ensuring our retailers throughout Yorkshire,

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Carpet&FlooringReview highland heavyweight

cormar carpets, launches its high performance, heavyweight, heather carpet collection - highland Saxony.

The new, easy-clean, luxury carpet range, offers a wide choice of tri-colour, non-fade heather colours, which are bleach cleanable. It is Cormar’s first collection to carry a 10 year guarantee against both stain and wear. Made from 100% soft Excellon polypropylene in a high quality two fold yarn, Highland Saxony’s colour palette reflects today’s trends with a mix of fashionable natural and grey shades that provide warmth and comfort to any home. “Offering the 10 year guarantee for both stain and wear resistance gives the customer added confidence in our quality,” said David Cormack, marketing director at Cormar Carpets. “As the market increasingly moves towards heavier weight carpets, Highland Saxony is a luxury option with high end specifications which all adds up to a range that looks good, feels fantastic and performs brilliantly.” Highland Saxony comes in four and five metre widths that can be teamed together to accommodate the trend for a streamlined look in the home. It retails from £29 per sq m. All Cormar’s loop pile, wool twist and easy clean polypropylene ranges are produced on site at its Lancashire mills and distributed in the UK and Eire via its own delivery fleet. T 01204 881234

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Surf in style

famed for beautiful rugs and carpets, louis de Poortere combines its expertise in woven wilton manufacturing with inspiration from the ocean to deliver another striking style to its already impressive rug stable.

The two designs within the new Atlantic Collection bear all the hallmarks of a Louis De Poortere rug; exceptional attention-to-detail, vibrant ontrend colours and breath-taking design. Boasting over a century of skill and craftsmanship in the production of the brand’s woven creations, the Atlantic Collection brings a fresh and contemporary twist to the Louis portfolio. Each of the two designs, Ocean and Surf, are interpretations of works by artist Marie Bathellier, who was inspired by her time living on the Isle of Yeu, off the Atlantic coast of France. Surf, sand and driftwood were the inspiration for her work. Alan Russell, UK Sales Director, comments on the new launch: “Visitors to Domotex and the Buying Group National Floor Show will already have been treated to a preview of this exciting new rug collection. Following the hugely successful introduction of now established ranges, such as Vintage and Fading World, our loyal customer base was keen for more, and this time we have provided a contemporary twist to widen appeal. The result is the Atlantic Ocean, a collection of coastal inspired themes that have already received significant plaudits.” Both Surf and Ocean use multiple layers of texture, distressed areas and intricate stitching detail to give a true “vintage” look, yet with a modern twist. While both styles are available in eight sizes, from 60cm x 90cm right up to 280cm x 360cm, the ocean inspired Surf design comes in two colours, and the driftwood alternative in three, include a blue, green and grey. T 01505 615663 www.louisdepoortere.com THE STOCKLISTS May 2017

NEWS leonis purrs

balta introduces two new lines to its leonis broadloom stable, kesari and Simba – set to be a roaring success with a combination of practicalities, softness and lasting looks.

Leonis Kesari makes the most of super soft Leonis Stainsafe PP fibre, meaning even the toughest household stains can be vanished using a diluted bleach solution. Holding a 20year stain and 15-year wear promise, Leonis Kesari might stand toe-to-toe with the best in the market for durability and maintenance, but also provides 11 trending colourways, including greys and silvers with a silken sheen, to bring our homes in line with 2017. Holding a number of similar credentials is sister line, Leonis Simba, again manufactured using Leonis Stainsafe PP fibre for super softness and hot looks that can stand up to the most hectic of family environments. This time, 12 multi-tonal colours are presented to the homeowner, including striking red, green and pink, for those spaces requiring an injection of life as we prime our interiors for the summer season. Also this month, the Balta Group has also revealed a change in its corporate identity, with a new logo that represents the company’s continued drive for success. Keep your eyes peeled, as the logo will grace all point-of-sale and promotional material from now. T +32 56 62 22 11 www.leoniscarpet.com

acrylic innovation

launched as part of the second edition of TrendEdit by flair, Palais is a further example of how the Manchester-based rug supplier has combined of-the-moment looks with technical innovations to produce a collection ideally suited for today’s most discerning customer. The new hand-crafted Palais is a distressed style flatweave that makes the most of high quality acrylic fibre to create design-led looks and premium underfoot comfort. What’s more, in an industry first, the new collection is also the first acrylic rug to benefit from a unique Stain Resistant technology treatment, resulting in a luxurious look and feel that can also withstand the test of time. Like every rug to settle in the TrendEdit portfolio, Palais arrives with a design back story that, like the materials found in production, is the result of careful research and planning by the Flair Rugs team. These pieces are fit for a palace expanse, the like of which inspired the collection’s inception, with an age-old design that adds salient colour clarity to intricate pattern-work and silky soft texture, all resulting from 100% acrylic fibre and its nature.

Gareth Davies, Sales & Marketing Director, Flair Rugs, explains: “Acrylic fibre, now backed by our unique and impressive Stain Resistant technology, proves that antidotes to modern living don’t necessarily have to sacrifice on style. The Palais rug provides not only a high-end feel and silky softness, but also peace of mind for when slips and spills occur. Wine, coffee, muddy paw prints; thanks to Palais’ Stain Resistant status, these are all combatted to help this vintage addition stay looking its best.” Palais is available to purchase in three versatile sizes and a trio of hot colours: Cerise, Turquoise, and aligning with Dulux’s 2017 Colour of the Year, Denim Blue. This, combined with a flatweave pile that is continuing to hold sway as we approach the summer months, ensures Palais will be in high demand as homeowners explore the TrendEdit concept and all it can offer. T 01457 850660 www.flairrugs.com

22 May 2017

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On the right track

heavy commercial vinyl flooring from Polyflor was recently used to create a fun train track floor design at Drayton Manor Park’s Thomas land in Staffordshire, uk. Multiple designs from Polyflor’s Expona Flow commercial sheet vinyl collection were selected to create a floor inspired by the children’s TV series ‘Thomas and Friends’ for the Thomas Land gift shop and Engine Shed photo area. Three shades from the Expona Flow Cosmos range (Woodland, Taupe and Luna) provided a bold and eyecatching backdrop, while the Bronzed Pine design from the Expona Flow Wood collection was used to replicate the look of railway sleepers. Approximately 700m² of Expona Flow was installed at Thomas Land by Tamworth based flooring contractors Floortec, with them expertly cutting out the impressive track design by hand. Douglas Stuart, Head of Facilities at Drayton Manor Park said: “We’re really pleased with our new Polyflor Expona Flow sheet vinyl flooring. Here at Drayton Manor Park we are all about making children’s experiences extra special and this Thomas themed flooring really continues the magic. Thank you to everyone from the Polyflor and Floortec teams for all their hard work”. Ideal for use in busy retail environments, the hardwearing Expona Flow PUR collection of heavy commercial sheet vinyl floorcoverings includes 50 wood, stone and abstract designs in a 2 metre wide sheet format with a 2mm gauge and a 0.7mm wear layer. For superior cleaning benefits, Expona Flow flooring is cross linked and cured with Polyflor PUR polyurethane reinforcement for a simple polish-free maintenance regime. Polyflor’s Expona Flow range contains recycled material and is 100% recyclable via the Recofloor vinyl take back scheme. T 0161 767 1111

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Expert events

The uk’s largest flooring retailer, carpetright, is working with the academy to hold a series of ‘Expert Events’ for its employees with content covering product, technical and installation across wood, laminate and lvT flooring types.

The course provides Carpetright employees with expert levels of knowledge across wood, laminate and LVT product groups; dealing with technical performance, installation, maintenance and common issues raised by consumers. Response from the retailer’s employees has been overwhelmingly positive, as in the feedback given by team member, Danny Lyon: “I have been in the flooring industry for 15years and still walked away with lots of extra information that can be shared with my colleagues. Being honest, I expected to learn a few new things, but thought it was going to be more of a refresher course, I couldn’t have been more wrong. I would highly recommend anyone considering attending one of these days to grab the opportunity with both hands.” The Academy tailors content to the specific needs of the retailer and its employees, designing courses that help to improve knowledge of product types, as well as issues relating to installation and maintenance. On this principle, the Academy successfully works with many retailers to improve staff knowledge, having a positive impact on business and promoting better standards within the industry. There is also a beneficial impact on customer relationships through a more confident and informative salesforce. “The LVT section of the day was the most beneficial, as I feel that it’s the area of business we can most grow,” continues Danny. “Now, after the course at the Academy, I have improved knowledge to better explain the variations between products and the different ways to install LVT over several types of subfloor.” www.quick-step-academy.co.uk

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Online inspiration

Joining a new and updated carpet portfolio for 2017 is the brand new crown floors website, an intuitive, state-of-the-art, on-line resource that allows homeowners to find their perfect carpet with grace and precision.

The new www.crownfloors.co.uk portal is fully optimised for desktop, tablet and mobile devices, bringing the visitor the sort of inspiration that carpets of this quality deserve. New ranges such as the tartan Glendevon and super soft luxurious Satino Finesse all play their part, but it is a series of value added features that will ensure this new website will be the go-to platform for all things carpet. Arguably the star of the show is the new Carpet Finder, a facility that allows guests to refine their search by shade, pile and fibre type. The facility will then work its magic, before presenting the visitor with carpets that meet every requirement specified for their home. Thereafter, to complete the user-experience, homeowners can then request up to three samples to be delivered to their home free-of-charge. This service will allow the consumer to compare the softness and texture of the carpets they like as well as ensure the right colour is chosen for their home. “The new website is another step in the right direction for the Crown Floors brand, as we continue our drive to become a leader in the UK residential carpet market,” explains Geert Vanden Bossche, marketing director, Balta Group. “This site will definitely aid the process, as consumers and retailers alike search for the perfect match to suit the needs of their home or store. This is a fabulous way to showcase our new and existing collections for 2017, including the Deacon Jones concept with its portfolio of exclusive Crown Floors choices.” T 0800 898 282

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wool for Pitti’s sake

The campaign for wool and The woolmark company welcomed his Royal highness the Prince of wales and Duchess of cornwall to Sala bianca at Palazzo Pitti, florence, italy. hRh the Prince of wales toured exhibits from the best italian wool spinning and weaving mills who were gathered at Pitti to showcase their latest innovations and interesting uses of wool.

The most important mills, spinning and weaving companies gathered to present the latest innovations in the wool industry to the Campaign for Wool Patron, HRH Prince of Wales. Sala Bianca at Palazzo Pitti was lined with wool displays with the support and collaboration of Ideabiella and Pitti Immagine Filati. Mills contributing to the presentation included worldrenowned names Ermengildo Zegna Group, Loro Piana, Fox Brothers & Co, Lanificio di Tollegno and Gruppo Giuseppe Botto amongst many others. His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales, Patron of the Campaign for Wool, has always been strongly committed to the diffusion of sustainability of natural fibres, of which wool is the quintessence.The philosophy of the Campaign for Wool is summed up in the phrase: live naturally and choose wool.The Campaign for Wool’s aim is to educate consumers about the incredible benefits of wool as a natural fibre - natural, renewable, biodegradable, insulating, breathable, resilient, sustainable, and fire retardant. Wool being a natural fibre, has been used to dress man for over ten thousand years; its natural characteristics make it the highest performing fibre. The event at Palazzo Pitti is a response to the Dumfries House Wool Conference that took place in September 2016 at which His Royal Highness the Prince of Wales made a pledge for the wool industry standards to be recognised. At this conference, the Dumfries House Wool Declaration was formed and is currently gathering industry signatures that commit companies to abide by the ten principles of best practice of the wool industry. T 020 7845 7800

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Fabrizio Servente, Global Strategic Advisor for Woolmark, shows Patron of the Campaign for Wool, HRH The Prince of Wales, new Italian wool fabric collections. Also in the image - left to right - Francesco Magri, Woolmark Country Manager Italy; Stuart Ford, General Manager Western Hemisphere, Woolmark; Peter Ackroyd, Chief Operating Officer, CfW

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it is what it seams

Manufactured in the uk, heat seaming tapes from floorwise deliver reliability and quality from every roll; a reassuring choice that won’t let you down when it counts the most.

Featuring a woven scrim with a high-quality glass fibre weft and polyester warp, floorwise tapes deliver maximum bond strength and stability for reliable seaming. Available for a range of carpet backings and traffic duties, these tapes provide a seam strength in excess of British Standards. “Even something so apparently simple as seaming tape needs to be carefully considered to make sure it delivers a reliable bond time after time.” Explains Richard Bailey, managing director, floorwise. “We’ve made sure our heat seam tapes deliver reliability so that fitters can be confident that seams, a notorious failure point, are as strong as they can be. Of course, in usual floorwise fashion, our tapes deliver excellent value, making them a must-have inclusion in every carpet fitter’s tool box.” Highlights include the heavy-duty Supreme Gold F391 and Super LT, a tape designed especially for low temperature bonding. Delivering bestin-class performance, these tapes are available at floorwise distributors throughout the UK and Ireland. T 01509 673974

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class under glass

a range of products from f. ball and co. ltd., including the new Styccobond f49 hybrid PS temperature tolerant pressure sensitive vinyl adhesive, have been used to deliver a high quality, long-lasting floor finish in Merseyside. Eclipse Flooring were contracted to refurbish the flooring in the conservatory, dining room and living room of the property, covering a total area of approximately 35m2.The area was heavily glazed, meaning that the flooring would be subjected to direct sunlight and fluctuations in temperature. Contractors first removed the existing carpet and then applied Stopgap P131 primer over the concrete subfloor. Stopgap P131 has a drying time of less than 60 minutes and can be applied over a range of absorbent and non-absorbent subfloors. Stopgap 300 HD smoothing underlayment was then applied onto the subfloor to create a smooth, durable surface. Stopgap 300 HD is a fastdrying self-levelling smoothing underlayment suitable for use over a range of sound absorbent and non-absorbent subfloors and is designed for use in areas subject to light to heavy-duty traffic. It is also walk-on hard in 90 minutes and can be ready to receive floorcoverings in just six hours. Styccobond F49 Hybrid PS was then used to adhere the luxury vinyl floorcoverings to the subfloor. Styccobond F49 Hybrid PS, F. Ball’s latest product innovation, is a temperature tolerant, pressure sensitive vinyl adhesive that combines instant initial grab with ultra-high bond strength to hold vinyl tiles and sheet in place across a huge range of temperatures. It has been designed specifically for use in conditions subject to direct sunlight or extreme fluctuations in temperature, from as low as -20°C and up to +60°C, such as conservatories or heavily glazed areas, and is also suitable for use over normal underfloor heating systems. T 01583 361 633

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Extra oomph

The stylish SEbO x4 Pet boost is designed for situations where more oomph may be required – pet hair is an example. all the user needs to do is press the boost button to enjoy a deeper clean from the extra pile-lifting power.

The stylish super-sleek black and silver finish and streamlined profile hides the very latest vacuum technology. With its powerful 1100-watt high-performance motor, there is no escape for pet hair, dust and debris and, thanks to SEBO’s high performance, microfibre sealable ultra-bags, once anything has been picked up, it will never see daylight again. When it comes to allergy protection, the SEBO X4 Pet Boost is unbeatable. Its super-efficient S-Class filtration system meets the demanding requirements of asthma and allergy sufferers with ease as the fine dust particles are firmly retained inside the machine and not released into the air. The vacuum cleaner has earned the highly coveted Allergy UK’s Seal of Approval and takes filtration to a new level by using activated carbon to eliminate odour. Handy features include the integrated wand and extra-long hose system for stair cleaning along with a stair and upholstery turbo brush. Whilst the computer control system optimises performance by ensuring that the brush is always at the correct height for the floorcovering, it also protects the machine by shutting down the motor if there is a blockage. The SEBO X4 Pet Boost costs £274.92 + VAT and comes with a five-year parts and labour guarantee. T 01494 465533 28 May 2017

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

Spring in to Wool…the Natural Choice

As Spring gets into full gear… light nights, the occasional blue sky and plenty of daffodils - you will also see that perfect Spring scene - lambs in the fields, on the hills and moors. The UK sheep population increases hugely over this period and the baby lambs will be seen chasing after each other and generally creating a pastoral scene that mostly, we all observe with great fondness. At the same time as all this new life begins - British wool is constantly growing. The carpet and rug industry in the UK and overseas will buy this wonderful wool and it will eventually lie on floors in homes and hotels, airports and casinos and even the odd pub or two across the world. By anybody’s standards, this is quite a remarkable story. This natural evolution provides an annual supply of the most practical, environmentally sustainable fibre available and results in comfort and luxury, all served up within product that provides stunning colours and design. Wool carpet is by no means just visual and tactile though although like all home interior products it is sometimes difficult

to persuade our customers to consider the additional assets, even if the assets are ultimately even more compelling and beneficial to them than the ones they can actually see. In a world where people assume what you see is what you get, wool defies the simplicity and packs in proactive performance. Completely natural and with inbuilt assets that make it as smart as an iPhone for instance albeit in a different way! Real wool is not a fibre to short change anybody and real wool carpets harness all the assets and bring them to the home. So, because it is Spring and we are in the midst of our wool growing season - we thought we would remind you why natural wool carpets are in a field of their own! Axminster Carpets based in Devon was the winner in the ‘Residential Woven Award’ and Cavalier Carpets of Lancashire won the ‘Residential Tufted Award. ‘ The ‘Residential Flatweave Award’ was won by Roger Oates Design of Herefordshire. Alternative Flooring of Hampshire won the ‘Wool Innovation in Carpet Award’ for its Barefoot Ashtanga Silk range.

Choose Wool …Choose Added Value Wool is absolutely loaded with benefits that once you understand them make choosing wool seem simply common sense. Retail is all about selling added value and this is where a little knowledge goes a long way. Wool has the bonus of being natural - grown on the sheep - and annually renewable. Subsequently, the fibre has a natural cell structure - this works on the sheep to provide a responsive and protective fleece and this performance activity continues throughout its entire life cycle. Wool fibre can breathe and is able to absorb and neutralise contaminants in the air making it perfect for all of us - asthmatics included - as it filters the room air and provides cleaner, healthier breathing air. Imagine a room full of floating invisible emissions from paint and other household products (often known as VOC’s), the pro-active instinct of wool is to protect and remove harm from its host - the sheep but in this case that means the family home! It is particularly strong and robust - particularly British Wool - with a coiled spring-like reflex that will not be pressured down by our walking on it.Think of that fleece with its incredible bulk - all packed into a carpet! It is easy to care for - the invisible to the eye scaled surface of wool will hold dust tightly within the top layer - releasing to the vacuum cleaner. This also reduces floating dust in the air but also in addition with the membrane prevents immediate absorption of liquids - allowing the clean-up with simply paper towels and occasionally a mild cleaning solution. There is far more to know about wool and we would love to share that knowledge. If you want to know more, check out WoolRetailer.com - where you can become an accredited Wool Specialist! See also page 47 for more details. 30 May 2017

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Recofloor, the uk’s vinyl flooring take-back scheme, celebrated the environmental commitment of its recycling champions at its sixth annual awards Event at london’s world-famous kia Oval cricket ground in March.

Flooring companies, contractors and distributors received trophies and certificates in ten major award categories plus Gold and Silver groupings from guest host former England cricket captain and Sky Sports commentator David Gower. These companies collected a recordbreaking 523 tonnes through the scheme in 2016 – equivalent to 3.2 million cricket balls. David commented: “Recycling is vital and I can see very easily that Recofloor makes economic and cultural sense to anyone involved in this industry.” Since its 2009 inception by leading flooring manufacturers Polyflor and Altro, Recofloor has collected 3,289 tonnes of smooth and safety vinyl offcuts and roll ends, uplifted smooth vinyl and luxury vinyl tiles (LVT), which are recycled back into new products, including flooring. The main winners were Middlesex Flooring Ltd, MCD Kidderminster, Fantasy Flooring Ltd, Ryjock Flooring Ltd, Interserve, The Hull Flooring Company Ltd, Commercial Flooring UK Ltd, PFL, 3D Flooring Supplies, S&D Flooring Specialists Ltd and Carpets ‘N’ Carpets Ltd. A record number of entries were received and were judged mainly on last year’s achievements, while also recognising collectors’ significant contributions in various ways. Middlesex Flooring Ltd won Contractor of the Year for their ‘impassioned attitude’ towards the scheme and demonstration of ‘exceptional commitment’ to collecting clean material. Distributors play a significant role in the scheme’s success by extending their services to allow fitters to drop off smaller volumes of waste vinyl flooring at their sites. Named Distributor of the Year, MCD Kidderminster impressed the judges by further increasing tonnages and training their sales staff to promote Recofloor’s benefits with customers.

L to R: Rita Fortune, PFL; James Sullivan, Middlesex Flooring Ltd; Craig Gargan, Middlesex Flooring Ltd; Niall Kinsella, MCD Kidderminster; Jonathan Wells, J&S Flooring; David Gower; Jeff Abbott, Top Floors (East Anglia) Ltd; Nigel Maude, Birch Distribution; Wayne Conlan, Ryjock Flooring Ltd; Jonathon Simpson, The Hull Flooring Company Ltd; Ian Davies, Carpets Fantasy Flooring Ltd scooped Drop-Off Site User of the Year having stood out as a ‘consistent performer’ and ‘outstanding’ Recofloor contributor over the years. Praised for returning clean, good quality material, the company displays the Recofloor logo across their vehicle fleet. Designed to give credit to contractors of all sizes, the new Project of the Year award went to Ryjock Flooring Ltd for their successful use of Recofloor in a major on-going social housing refurbishment scheme for Sheffield City Council. Toolbox Talks ensured their fitters understood how the scheme works, maximising the amount of material collected while reducing disposal costs. Rita Fortune, Marketing Manager at PFL’s Dublin depot was named Recofloor Champion as a ‘shining example’ to all members. Having taken her company from recycling nothing to recycling in three different branches, Limerick, Dublin and Belfast, Rita promotes Recofloor via various media channels. In a Recofloor first, S&D Flooring Specialists Ltd was named a double award winner for Brand Ambassador (new for 2017) and Outstanding Achievement. Described as the ‘epitome of proactivity’, the Hull-based company has a dedicated Recofloor section on their website and an active presence on a broad range of social media platforms, including an informative Twitter account. Greatest Improver went to Interserve with a 240% increase in tonnage collected compared to the previous year. The Hull Flooring Company Ltd and Commercial Flooring UK Ltd took second and third places respectively. 3D Flooring Supplies received Best Newcomer, having taken to the scheme ‘like a duck to water’. Based in Bristol, a Recofloor hotspot, they have collected more material than any other member in that area and created a loyal following of Recofloor drop-off site users. G S Flooring Ltd was highly commended in this category. The final award; the Longstanding Service Award was presented to Carpets ‘N’ Carpets,Treorchy, one of Recofloor’s most consistent collectors that has collected nearly 60 tonnes in total since joining in 2011. T 0161 355 7618 www.recofloor.org.

itec interactive

itec contract floors has launched a new highly interactive website to showcase its latest in safety, acoustic and decorative underfoot choice.

A brand that continually monitors and develops its product output, the time was right for a new platform to highlight just what Itec floors can bring to a wide range of commercial environments. The new site will be more intuitive than ever, with not only product swatches but also case studies, company news, technical information, and free sampling all ready and waiting to be explored. Through the new-look interface, visitors will uncover a seamless process that leads them to their perfect floor, whether the installation is education, healthcare, corporate, public sector, social housing, student accommodation, retail or leisure in nature. All bases are covered in Itec’s impressive safety, acoustic and decorative flooring stables, with product innovations that include Hyperguard+ PUR surface layers for scuff protection and easy maintenance, as well as significant sound reduction and slip resistance to boot. T 0800 032 3970 www.itecfloors.co.uk 34 May 2017

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9 & 10 May 2017

Over 60 leading brands converge at one place this May for The Buying Groups’ National Flooring Show. If you’re a member of a buying group make sure you visit to see the very latest in carpets, rugs, laminates, woods, vinyl, LVT’s, underlays and accessories. The show takes place at one of the UK’s premier exhibition venues - Cranmore Park with unrivalled show facilities, excellent catering and ample FREE car parking just minutes from J4 M42, only 8 miles from the NEC.

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The agenda setter for the season The Solihull showcase of all that’s fashionable in flooring opens on May 9 and 10 as more than 60 top companies gather to meet their buying group customers.

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The BGNFS - The Buying Groups’ National Flooring Show - is seen as an essential event for many retailers as the latest products are shown off in time for the Summer and Autumn buying season. All the major UK buying groups are participating together in this members-only event - ACG, BRM, Flooring One, Greendale, Metro Carpet1st and SMG.

“It’s absolutely imperative that any retailer that is part of a flooring buying group pays a visit to the show”

Mandy Powell of Flooring One says: “We’ve had great support from suppliers who are very enthusiastic to build the best possible presentations of the latest flooring for the season.” Ian Philp of leading retailer Gillies of Broughty Ferry commented: “I would go so far as to say it’s absolutely imperative that any retailer that is part of a flooring buying group pays a visit to the show in May. ” “The BGNFS is such a major show in the calendar and a great central location. It is a perfect opportunity to keep up to date with not only new trends and ranges but also new developments in unitary, in store presentation and to also touch base with over 60 of the key suppliers in the industry.” There are details on the BGNFS website - don’t forget to pre-register as only buying group members are able to attend: www.bgnfs.co.uk

Exhibitors Abingdon Flooring Ltd

Carpet Recycling UK

Hugh Mackay

Rama Carpets

Adam Carpets Ltd

Cavalier Carpets Ltd

Husain International

RFMS (UK) LTD

Alternative Flooring Co Ltd

Computers for Flooring

Interfloor Ltd

SEBO (UK) Ltd

Amtico

Cormar Carpets

Jacaranda Carpets & Rugs

Stairrods

Asiatic Carpets Ltd

Crown Floors

Karndean Designflooring

Edel Telenzo Carpets Ltd

Associated Weavers

Crucial Trading

Kersaint Cobb

Turtle Mat Company Ltd

Axminster Carpets Ltd

De Poortere Deco S.A

Kingsmead Carpets

Ulster Carpet Mills Ltd

Ball & Young Ltd

Distinctive Flooring

Lano Carpets

Ultimate Home Living Group

Balta

Elliott Anti-Slip

Mastercraft Rugs Ltd

Victoria Carpets Ltd

Brink and Campman

Flair Rugs

Masterpiece Systems Ltd

Westex Carpets

Brintons Carpets Ltd

Forbo Flooring UK Ltd

Mayfield Carpets

Thomas Witter UK Ltd

British Wool Marketing Board

Furlong Flooring Ltd

Mohawk UK Ltd

Woodpecker

Brockway Carpets Ltd

Gaskell Wool Rich

Manx Tomkinson

Bruce Starke & Co Ltd

Gooch Oriental Carpets Ltd

Oriental Weavers

Carpenter Ltd

Home Foundation

Penthouse Carpets

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Preview: Showtime in Solihull The Buying Groups’ National Flooring Show May 9/10 2017

Celebrity status Crown Floors Following a successful launch at this year’s January Furniture Show, the hard-hitting Deacon Jones by Crown Floors carpet collection will be showcased at the Buying Groups National Flooring Show. Collated by football and movie hard man Vinnie Jones, along with friend and carpet supremo Danny Deacon, this collection comprises no fewer than eight striking styles. Four of these are produced using super strong X-Tron polypropylene, representing Vinnie’s harder side, while four are produced in polypropylenes and polyamides that are extra caring to the touch, demonstrating that Vinnie has a surprisingly soft side too. Geert Vanden Bossche, marketing director, Balta Group, explains: “The Deacon Jones by Crown Floors concept, as predicted, has seen unprecedented levels of uptake since its inception, and this is not simply down to Vinnie’s celebrity status. These are some of the highest quality wall-to-wall options to have emerged from the Crown Floors think tank.” The Deacon Jones collection by Crown Floors is backed by a number of innovative pointof-sale options for use in-store, including a double-sided book stand holding a near life size Vinnie Jones. This, along with other Crown Floors carpet and POS updates for 2017, can be explored at the show. T 0800 898 282 www.crownfloors.co.uk

Online design Crucial Trading This year at the BGNFS Crucial Trading will be presenting their recently launched Hospitality Collection, an impressive customisable collection of over 40 structures with a palette of 35 colours ways to select from. To support this collection is their new online design tool which helps to truly bring your design together. You can try it at http://www.crucial-trading.com/hospitality-register/ Alongside the Hospitality Collection Crucial Trading will also be demonstrating their two new product presentation stands • A mini version of the previously presented consultation table, offering six drawers of inspiration • A new rug stand, ideal for those smaller spaces, but offering larger sized rug samples to be able to showcase their beautifully handcrafted rugs. T 01562 743 747 www.crucial-trading.com

London calling Edel Telenzo Brand new Hoxton and Primrose Hill join Edel Telenzo’s Greater London broadloom carpet collection, signalling the brand’s intent for 2017 and shown for the very first time at this year’s Buying Groups National Flooring Show. The Greater London collection has proved an Edel Telenzo favourite since its inception, and now customers can enjoy the high quality 100% 3-ply New Zealand wool loop-pile in the form of Hoxton and Primrose Hill. Hoxton offers this fibre in six striking two-tone designs including Cape Wrath, Marl Stone and Nordic Walk, ready for combination with Spring Air, North Cape and other coordinating stripes found in sister stable, Primrose Hill. “When modern colour combinations combine with the unique lustre that only 100% wool can offer, it really is something quite special,” explains Annemarie Hadders, Marketing Manager, Edel Telenzo. “Hoxton and Primrose Hill reaffirm our position as a leader in wool broadloom design, a worthy way to enhance a Greater London offering that we expect to generate high levels of interest at the show.” The softness and luxury found in Hoxton and Primrose Hill allows them to sit neatly alongside existing Greater London choice, and makes them perfect candidates for use in Edel Telenzo’s bespoke Rugs & Runners collection that will also be on show at the exhibition. Both Hoxton and Primrose Hill are available to purchase in four and five-metre widths (colour 189, 4m only), and are rated as suitable for heavy domestic use. T 01422 374417 from The Stocklists

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Preview: Showtime in Solihull The Buying Groups’ National Flooring Show May 9/10 2017

On TrendEdit Flair Rugs Showing at the BGNFS for the very first time, Flair Rugs is looking forward to presenting its latest product and point-of-sale developments to a whole new audience. With adaptations made to the brand’s TrendEdit and Simplicity stable unveiled, along with selected highlights from the core product range, the brand promises to be a valued, eye-catching addition to the show. Autumn 2016 saw TrendEdit 1 revealed to much acclaim, and with TrendEdit 2 freshly released for the new season, the Buying Groups’ National Flooring Show should provide a fantastic opportunity to extend familiarity with the concept. New collections include the silky 100% viscose Cairo, the stain resistant 100% acrylic Palais and the luxury cowhides of Marques; there’s a sumptuous fibre, pattern and colour for any interior, each presented using inspirational photography. New point-of-sale developments include a unique rug slider and eye-catching brochure lectern, both playing their part in promoting Flair products and everything they can bring to retailer offerings up and down the land. T 01457 850660 www.flairrugs.com

Treading on air Interfloor Interfloor will showcase new contemporary looks for its market-leading heritage brands Tredaire and Duralay at this year's BGNFS. Top-selling Tredaire, which has been on the market for over 50 years, and Duralay, the contractors’ brand of choice for more technical applications in the home such as under wood flooring and with underfloor heating, have undergone a brand refresh to make them more appealing to today's style-conscious consumers. Interfloor has also introduced more contemporary-styled POS materials for both brands, including a merchandising stand, to enhance the in-store experience. Interfloor's John Moodie said: "In a tight market for margins, underlay for carpet and hard flooring offers retailers one of the best opportunities to add value to every sale - with good profitability, trade-up potential once benefits are understood, and high customer satisfaction levels. "Our new merchandising stand helps retailers to promote their underlay product and gives them an interactive and informative tool to use as part of the in-store sales process." With almost 1000 flooring accessory products in its market leading portfolio, Interfloor is a onestop-shop stocking everything needed for the installation of floor coverings, including top-selling brands Gripperrods and Stikatak. Its new product-packed Underlay & Accessories Collection 2017 catalogue offers some of the most comprehensive information in the sector T 01706 213131

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X-citing offers Lano Carpets Lano Carpets will again hold a significant presence at this year’s Buying Groups National Flooring Show, with additions and updates made to the Touchdown and X-Concept stables, as well as exciting new point-of-sale and range developments unveiled for its premium X-Collection. Touchdown’s Fairfield Silk is first in-line for a stylish facelift. The new look for this established favourite will take two forms, the 42oz twist pile of Fairfield Silk and luxurious Saxony style of Fairfield Heaven. Both these striking additions are constructed in a fine 10th gauge and make full use of solutiondyed Eccelena Silk two-ply yarn, bringing carpet that’s stain-resistant, easy to clean and superbly soft. With 15 on-trend colours found within Fairfield Silk and 12 in Heaven, both are available 4m and 5m wide and are the first to feature Lano’s new innovative Smart Backing, a fusion of action and felt backings designed to enhance performance and underfoot comfort. Also on show at this May’s exhibition will be a new island point-of-sale unit for the X-Collection. Understanding that not every retailer has room for the impressive wall unit, this new introduction invites retailers tight on space to be part of the X-Collection success story. What’s more, visitors to the show will also be the first to see the new Bamboo Velvet and Bamboo Touch collections, successors to Bamboo Luxe, and two worthy additions to the impressive premium carpet portfolio from Lano. T 00800 5266 5266 www.lano.com 38 May 2017

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Core strength Karndean Designflooring Karndean Designflooring, is set to debut its first rigid core collection, Korlok, at the Buying Groups’ National Flooring Show. With 12 new authentic wood designs (1420mm x 225mm) inspired by European and North American woods, Korlok features a superior 5G vertical click locking mechanism and pre-attached acoustic foam backing for quick and easy installation. Korlok can be installed over most existing hard surface floors or uneven subfloors without the worry of exposing any imperfections underfoot, thanks to its innovative K-Core technology. With exceptional acoustic benefits, Korlok can reduce noise transfer to rooms below up to 19dB, without the need for underlay. Ideal for a busy playroom, home office, bedroom or loft conversion. “Unlike other rigid core products and click laminate flooring, Korlok can be scored and snapped for ease of installation like our established Gluedown and LooseLay ranges,” explained Stella Coyle, national sales manager of Karndean Designflooring. She said: “The familiar click-locking system and enhanced core technology means installers can achieve an authentic and luxurious floor in any space without the need for adhesive and with minimal subfloor preparation. Ideal for busy homeowners or families looking for less upheaval and disruption. “Importantly for our retailer network, Korlok offers a new flooring solution for any type of subfloor with a wide array of premium wood designs to choose from.” Quieter than traditional laminate and warmer underfoot than real wood, Korlok is waterproof, easy to clean and maintain, and compatible with underfloor heating. Available from May, Korlok offers a lifetime residential guarantee. Visitors to the show will also see Karndean¹s new statement

Korlok by Karndean Designflooring, Canadian Urban Oak RKP8116

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Kaleidoscope collection with 14 unique geometric designs specifically created to add eye-catching vigour and sophistication to any room. Kaleidoscope by Karndean Designflooring features a wide array of hues, shapes and patterns including cubes, hexagons, chevrons and woven designs, all carefully crafted by Karndean¹s in-house product designers to offer 3D impact, movement or visual contrast. T 01386 820100

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The familiar click-locking system and enhanced core technology means installers can achieve an authentic and luxurious floor in any space without the need for adhesive and with minimal subfloor preparation...

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Preview: Showtime in Solihull The Buying Groups’ National Flooring Show May 9/10 2017

Growing fast The Associated Carpet Group The Associated Carpet Group is a national buying group dedicated to supporting Independent carpet and flooring retailers. ACG’s primary function is to enhance the profitability and competitiveness of its members. ACG has negotiated preferential terms exclusively for its members from the main industry suppliers. These take the form of exceptional net prices, enviable annual rebates and promotional activity. Another strong benefit of membership is the availability of over 100 professional own label ranges displayed on class leading point of sale. All this is backed by bespoke marketing support at cost effective prices. To date ACG is regarded as the fastest growing buying group with retailers joining every month. Please look for more details on the ACG new website. T 01942 825520 www.acgcarpets.com

Planning on the move MasterPiece One year on from launch, MasterPiece Cloud has proven itself in the retail arena. The flexibility to use on Ipad, Android or PC has been welcomed. Jobs are saved to the cloud so the retailer has access from any machine in any location. The tightness of the plans generated and the accuracy of the underlay estimate has been proven to give a competitive edge. Costing jobs is now an option, very useful for retailers who like to quote in the home. The customer can be emailed their estimate and an invoice is generated at acceptance. The retailer enters own products and prices via a user friendly product library editing system. The Windows MasterPiece continues to be developed to support commercial and new build operations and also retailers who sell vinyl tile product sets such as Amtico and Karndean. T 01737 355831

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Special agent SEBO SEBO will be demonstrating the benefits of their extensive range of vacuum cleaners at The Buying Groups’ National Flooring Show With SEBO vacuum cleaners ever-popular in the flooring and retail industry and the obvious benefits of promoting floorcare to customers, SEBO has introduced a scheme to help flooring retailers add another revenue stream to their business. By becoming an “agent” for the brand, the retailer can sell a SEBO product without the upfront cost of back-up stock, and receive a commission for every vacuum cleaner sold. SEBO holds endorsements from carpet manufacturers including Axminster, Cavalier and Ulster, as well as industry recognition by consumer experts Which? having ‘Best Buy’ products to choose from. The retailer can also offer an aftercare solution to every customer from a brand with a reputation for high quality, reliability and performance. SEBO will be showcasing a range of vacuum cleaners at this year’s show including the X4 Pet, Felix Pet, E3 Premium and E1 Komfort. T 01494 465533 www.sebo.co.uk 40 May 2017

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Essential Essenzo Furlong Flooring Furlong customers know that the company never fails to measure up to the big occasions and the launch of a major new brand in the performance softtouch sector means that Solihull will be special again. The company’s Regency Carpets business has had huge success since the launch of Solitaire, their flagship soft range in 2016. Now two new saxonies, Spirito and Aria, will sit alongside Solitaire in the Essenzo Collection, offering different options in terms of weight and colour, competing at every price point in this important category. Neil Valentine of Furlong commented: “The market place is looking for reliable performance. That means a product range with a solid pedigree backed by a UK manufacturing operation that can ensure fast service from stock.” The polypropylene bleach cleanable carpets are offered with a 10-year wear warranty for Spirito and a 7-year warrantry for Aria. Both come in 4 and 5 metres. Furlong will also be demonstrating the breadth of its flooring offer following major developments in their contemorary cushion floor options under the Design Elements brand and the national roll-out of their Natural Solutions business which has a selection of exceptional engineered woods and solid hardwoods alongside designer laminates and a sophisticated range of LVT in planks and tiles. “The Furlong portfolio is now a core part of the UK flooring industry with one of the most comprehensive, one-stop-shop offers available. Retailers are confident Furlong can deliver,” says Neil. T 01772 696787 www.regencycarefree.co.uk

High impact improvements Victoria Victoria are delighted to be exhibiting again this year at the BGNFS, where it will be featuring existing and exciting new products including Tudor Twist and Lasting Luxury. Tudor Twist offers a superb construction due to vastly improved and superior yarns. “We are proud of the outcome and the striking improvement in appearance. The very name ‘Tudor Twist’, means quality and luxury and we now present it on our new, high impact displays that are so practical and attractive, instantly catching the eye,” says Victoria’s Philip Hartley. The new 1m wall unitary display and split lectern will draw customers in to see a fantastic medley of 42 colours in 4/5m widths and 40, 50, 60oz with a spectrum of colour choices from inviting soft shades and pastels through to deep rich tones and primaries. The wall display also shows six sleek loop stripes. “What could be more Distinctly Victoria than the Company’s Flagship 80/20 Wool Rich Twist Collection,” says Philip. Previewed this year and sporting a ‘Lux for Life’ on a stunning lectern, the truly unique Lasting Luxury is the second new product. This super soft nylon in 65oz & 95oz is the very first, retail, soft touch solution dyed nylon in the market… yes, solution dyed, not piece dyed so the colour is in the polymer, resulting in a depth of colour and unrivalled appearance retention. This beautiful product is bleach cleanable and the pile recovery to pressure of any kind is absolutely superb and it also comes with a lifetime warranty against pile reversal & delamination and 15 years stain and wear warranty. Also previewing at the BGNFS will be Victoria’s new PP product Lasting Impessions. Following the ongoing success of First Impressions, the company has engineered this new product from the Soft Touch yarn that has made the range so successful. So new ‘to the family’ is Lasting Impressions, a Saxony look, adding to Victoria’s soft touch products in eight winning colours and in 4 and 5m widths. T 01457 850660 www.victoriacarpets.com

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Master strokes Adam Carpets Adam Carpets are delighted to announce that The Little Greene Paint Company have agreed to coordinate their wonderful paint colours with both their Castlemead Twist and Fine Worcester Twist ranges. Adam Carpets will be highlighting this partnership at the Buying Group National Floor Show with two stunning room sets complete with Castlemead Twist carpet and coordinating Little Greene paint. Castlemead Twist also carries further significance at the show as the plain colours have been certified Platinum by British Wool. This is a guarantee that the wool content is 100% British Wool, widely regarded as the best fibre for durable and beautiful carpets. T 01562 822247 www.adamcarpets.co.uk

Partnership & profitability Flooring One Flooring One’s growth throughout 2016/17 continued with its strategy of offering a friendly and highly professional service to independent flooring retailers throughout the UK and Eire. Its aim is to increase member profitability and it offers great financial benefits such as specially negotiated rebates from key suppliers, lowest prices and terms, it also offers great support and additional payment terms through its unique payment system known as Cenpac. It is in partnership with over 50 of the finest key suppliers working together to offer members margin protection on rebranded products. There is dedicated support from its field merchandisers as well as a comprehensive 2017 marketing manual containing on-trend photography, unique promotional offers throughout the year supported by promotional concepts to assist members with their advertising requirements and a website which directs the consumer to members. Flooring One’s procurement service can help save money on energy, telecoms, lighting, insurance and many other areas of your business together with an excellent interest free credit and credit card scheme. T 0121 683 1426

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Mobile measure RFMS-UK RFMS-UK will be demonstrating their unparalleled range of Flooring Specific software. MeasureMobile3 an App designed for the estimator to use on-site via their mobile/tablet device (IOS, Android,Windows). Measure Standard windows based estimating and quoting software able to work stand alone or in conjunction with the MeasureMobile3 users. Measure Premier aimed at the professional flooring contractor, all the features of Standard plus sophisticated incorporation of architects drawings and tiles designs etc. RFMS CORE the ERP system for flooring businesses offering complete back-office order processing, stock control and accounts. Integrates with all the RFMS Measure products. T 01695 716555 42 May 2017

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Preview: Showtime in Solihull The Buying Groups’ National Flooring Show May 9/10 2017

Haute Couture Louis de Poortere Louis De Poortere continues the exciting roll out of new products and services in 2017 with developments that span the brand’s exceptional rug and broadloom offering. Haute Couture, available in three fabulous fibres - 100% wool, cotton/wool and cotton/polyamide blends - is already bringing far-reaching broadloom design to residential and commercial spaces up and down the land. New on show at BGNFS, the collection will showcase Urban Move and City Stripe, multi-tone and red colourways respectively presented in sumptuous 100% wool. Broadloom products are not alone in their development, however, with Louis de Poortere’s service offering also enhanced for the new season. Alan Russell, UK Sales Director, Louis de Poortere. said: “These present a unique opportunity to introduce the Haute Couture collection in a fashion that’s dictated by the homeowner or designer, rather than having to choose from stock.” Also on show will be rug developments including new Atlantic Surf and Atlantic Ocean, trend-led retorts that give reason beyond Haute Couture to visit the Louis de Poortere stand. For those seeking a vintage approach, Fading World has been updated with Generation and Agra Sur motifs entering the fray, each presented in a recognisable Louis de Poortere flatweave for aesthetics and quality assured. T 01505 615663 www.louisdepoortere.com

Setting the tones Cavalier Carpets Cavalier are looking forward to another successful trip to this years BGNFS with its classic wool based ranges including the launch of ‘Cosmopolitan’ – a brand new 1/8th gauge twist, with a new modern palette of twenty four sophisticated plain tones to suit all styles of decor and available in three qualities and two widths. To back up Cavalier’s new plain twist collection, they have extended the successful ‘Pennine Heathers’ with the addition of new colours and two more weights 40oz & 60oz. Being long associated with the production of fine velvet qualities, they did not disappoint with the re-styling of the well established ‘Cartouche’ range, with seven tasteful new tones which give the range a whole new look. Loops have always had a place in the product portfolio and this year saw the unveiling of the latest ‘Capital Loop’, with a sophisticated plain colour range in two subtle textured designs. Available in both 4m and 5m wide, and made using 100% Wool yarns with a heavy domestic rating. 2017 will see Cavalier’s Stain-less collection boasting another two new products, ‘Protégé and Virtuoso’, both of which have the same choice of ten popular colours in two distinctive quality options, 4 & 5m widths and as ever the assurance of bleach cleanable stain resistance. T 01254 268 000 www.cavaliercarpets.co.uk

Navigating the market BRM BRM (Bond Retail Marketing) prides itself on its history, experience and agility to navigate and keep pace with the ever-changing flooring marketplace. BRM offers a bespoke personal service which can be tailored to serve each retailers individual needs, allowing the retailer to carry on with the day to day running of their business. Its Buying & Marketing Function has many years of experience negotiating with all types of suppliers/manufacturers both large and small in the UK market across all flooring product groups, with the addition of an online presence via www.beautifulflooring.co.uk & www.daisyalexandrasubert.com where consumers are directed to the national retailer network. Corporate image, de-branding and profit engineering are all attributes BRM is skilled in developing with individual retailers to create successful and profitable business models that will stand the test of time. Designer initiatives such as the Daisy Alexandra Subert collection gives retailers unique and exclusive selling opportunities with enhanced margins. T 01892 549050 44 May 2017

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Preview: Showtime in Solihull The Buying Groups’ National Flooring Show May 9/10 2017

Progressive flooring SMG SMG is the largest and most progressive flooring group in the UK. Members can proudly retain their independence while taking advantage of the most comprehensive group benefits package available. Established retailers will benefit from SMG’s special pricing terms, rebates and promotions which are not available to independent retailers. It is also possible to access products from any SMG approved supplier without the need for a direct account via SMG’s unique central purchasing scheme, SMG Orderlink. At the Buying Groups’ National Flooring Show, SMG will be showcasing some of the many membership benefits which include vehicle purchasing /leasing at fleet prices, a minimum 10% saving on business insurance, special deals on hassle free energy pricing, a free of charge business support helpline and of course, new products and latest offers. T 01189 32 3832 www.smg-group.co.uk

Look at luxury Axminster Carpets Take a look at Axminster Carpets latest collections of luxury wool carpet. On stand will be the award-winning Hazy Days Collection and also the new Shoreditch Collection launched at this year’s Wool Flooring Show. This new collection is a contemporary 100% wool Wilton collection offering 18 beautiful carpets in stylish designs and an on trend palette perfect to complement any interior. T 01297 32244

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Signing up specialists British Wool British Wool and the Campaign for Wool will be at the BGNFS promoting WoolRetailer.com. Retailers signing up to become a Wool Specialist will be part of the largest industry initiative to provide support to retailers promoting wool flooring. Since its launch last year, WoolRetailer has been promoted in leading consumer publications and on social media. It has a structured educational training programme for sales people which help in the marketing of wool carpets. British Wool, provides information on the many unique assets of wool grown in the UK on 45,000 British sheep farms. Come and talk to our team and find out more about why British Wool makes a difference to carpet. T 01274 688666 www.britishwool.org.uk www.campaignforwool.org 46 May 2017

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Preview: Showtime in Solihull The Buying Groups’ National Flooring Show May 9/10 2017

Accolade plus man-made Thomas Witter At this years Flooring Show, Thomas Witter will feature its new berber twist Accolade, an 8th gauge range that is produced in two weights Accolade 40 and Accolade 55. Available in 20 tasteful shades, the range offers that ‘country cottage’ feel at very competitive prices and there will be a ‘show special’ lectern on offer as well as a special roll price offer for BGNFS. Thomas Witter make a bold new step into the man-made bleach cleanable world with the launch of their Stress Free range. Featuring a range of Saxonies and Twists with a fresh new look, Stress Free will be a great choice for busy families. On show will be all these new ranges and fresh new point of sale. T 01429 892 555 www.thomaswitter.com

Positive on pattern Hugh Mackay Hugh Mackay is positive about pattern at this year’s buying group show and will be featuring the updating of the best selling Deco Collection. Deco Zig Zag will be added to the range along with fresh new colours in the Deco Stripe (pictured left, top). With a strong modern look, Hugh Mackay’s Moda Axminster promises to bring a sharp new look to the world of woven carpet. Its contemporary look and feel will enhance any home. The range is made from 80% British wool and features 20 stunning designs (pictured left, bottom). And finally, why not take home a tombola? Hugh Mackay will be offering special deals on its Hasslefree tombola as well as tombolas for the Twist Collection, Loops and also for axminsters. T 01429 892555 www.hughmackay.co.uk

victoria optimistic about growth

Quoted flooring company victoria Plc, has reported a positive trading update with the board announcing that the group’s underlying profits before tax will be comfortably ahead of current consensus market expectations for the financial year ending 1 april 2017.

In a statment to the City, Victoria said the Group’s performance has benefited from “operational synergies following the integration of recent acquisitions in the UK and Australia, which have continued to positively impact gross profit margins and overheads throughout the current financial year.” Further improvements are expected in the coming financial year as the Group benefits from the further expertise and input of Philippe Hamers, the new Group Chief Executive, who started with Victoria on 20 March 2017. Victoria’s recent acquisitions include Abingdon, Carpet Line Direct, Gaskell Mackay Carpets, Interfloor, Thomas Witter Carpets, Westex, Whitestone Weavers. More acqusitions may be to come to drive growth. In a statement to the City, the Group reported: “Victoria remains focused on its strategy to create wealth for shareholders. Ongoing operational improvements are expected to continue to deliver very good organic earnings growth over the coming 12 months. Additionally, Victoria has invested a significant amount of time and energy during the past year identifying further suitable acquisition opportunities within Victoria’s existing markets and, importantly, Europe. The Board is confident it will deliver another year of significant, earnings-accretive acquisition growth in addition to underlying organic growth.” www.victoriaplc.com.

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Wool wins in style Home supporters make Chelsea fixture a memorable match The Wool Floor Show London is now in its second year at Stamford Bridge, a venue chosen for its fashionable location, just a stone’s throw from the Design Centre Chelsea Harbour - and it was no accident that the event coincided with London Design Week which attracts the cream of the interior design scene. “Ours is a showcase event which is designed to elevate the story of wool in the minds of discerning retailers and the interior design sector,” says Bridgette Kelly of the Campaign for Wool who jointly sponsored the event alongside British Wool. “Designers in particular are a hard market to meet so the general idea here is that we come to them rather than the other way around,” she said. “Our exhibitors have delivered a great presentation of some of the most sophisticated carpets in the market today which really captures the current trends. We have had a good quality of visitors through the door as this new event builds its reputation.” British Wool were also keenly promoting woolretailer.com programme which encourages retailers to achieve accreditation as a ‘wool specialist’ through an online training programme on the benefits and performance of wool. In return, retailers get strong promotional support to reinforce their status. T 01274 688666 www.britishwool.org.uk

Highlights from Stamford Bridge Wool sets the standard for style with new innovations at the Wool Flooring Show London that elevate the appeal of natural fibre for design-savvy home interiors. Texture and pattern make this sector exciting and manufacturers are working close with the yarn spinners to create a difference. “Texture is a top choice for consumers who want something special,” says Graham Harris at Kingsmead. Wool loops in many varied constructions are feeding this appetite. Cormar’s new Malabar, Berber Traditions from Kingsmead and the stunning range of options from companies like Alternative Flooring and Crucial Trading demonstrate the possibilities. Wool is where the patterns are and it’s noticeable that the design departments of companies like Ulster Carpets, Axminster Carpets and Brintons are being given their head to be more creative and challenging than ever. Custom design has become a key feature of the hospitality and soft commercial sector with online apps leading the way for retailers and contractors to selfspecify designs across a huge gallery of options. Brintons and Axminster Carpets are notable in this area. And finally for pure quality, you can’t help but be impressed by the perfect finish of velvets and twists from people like Bronte, Cavalier and Victoria. Adam also sits in this sector and their announcement of the hook-up with Little Greene paints extends their expertise in colour.

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Playing to strengths Victoria Carpets

Victoria is all about quality and the company’s wool offer plays to this strength with ranges that are recognized among the market leaders in their sectors. New Tudor Twist was launched at the end of 2016 to become the new 80/20 flagship range, running in a glorious 42 plain shades coordinated with six wool loop stripes. “This range is distinctively Victoria as the goto twist for reliable quality and performance,” says Victoria’s Phil Hartley. “And when people think velvet, they also tend to think Victoria.,” says Phil. “Top quality velvet is not an easy carpet to make. It needs careful handling, the right yarn and sophisticated finishing. We score on all points.” Victoria Velvet has now been re-coloured with 10 new shades. Next month, the company will roll out its new Naturals Life POS – a 100slot tombola of all wool loops and wool blends including undyed wool and sisal which is expected to be a big hit with retailers. T 01562 749300 www.victoriacarpets.com

Making it last SEBO

Endless combinations Crucial Trading

The ‘endless combinations’ of Crucial’s new Hospitality Collection was a key theme at the Wool Show after the online facility was launched in February and is being enthusiastically taken up by retailers and contract specialists. The Hospitality Collection offers 45 structures and textures with 35 colour options and each carpet is then made to order. “We want to inspire people and our Hospitality Collection offer is distinctively different. The website works really well too let people explore and experiment with the possibilities,” says Emma Hopkins.

‘Lasting quality’ is what the wool market is about. SEBO knows all about that – the average life of a standard vacuum cleaner is about four years, a SEBO machine is still sucking up after more than 15 years! “It is an amazing statistic,” says Kevin Hockney. “There’s tremendous value in investing in a machine that costs a little more instead of buying three or four inferior products over the same period. Particularly a brand that will look after your carpets for years to come.” SEBO is the favourite brand of the UK carpet industry and the retailer programme that lets stores sell the product while SEBO fulfills the orders has become a popular options for businesses wanting to add a new revenue stream.

Crucial have also announced that the impressive ‘consultation table’ pictured with Emma here is going to be re-styled in a new, more compact format for retailers.

The longevity doesn’t guarantee as many repeat sales! But if a specialist flooring supplier is going to recommend a vacuum cleaner, it’s noce to know the machine will still be working when the consumer comes in years later to buy their next carpet!

The table has customisable samples embedded in the surface as well as pull out trays in the side with further sample matrices. The system is a unique tool to engage with customers, presenting textures especially well in a touchable format to prompt discussion and create a very positive sales environment.

New regulations that come in in September 2017 will see further reductions in the power ratings of domestic appliances to 900W for vacuum cleaners. Sebo’s X-range for UK retailers has been re-engineered to maximize the performance at this rating with advanced motors and brush technology.

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Beautiful breadth Brintons

There is no doubting the breadth of Brinton’s wool offer to the market – most effectively demonstrated in the launch of their QuickWeave programme for semicustom carpet that offers hundreds of designs and almost infinite colourways. Three collections each with a range of contemporary designs alongside traditional favourites which can be selected online, chosen in a range of colours and specified in a selection of qualities. Minimum order is 40m2 and the carpet comes through within six weeks. “The launch of Quickweave has gone very well and caught the imagination of many retailers and contract specialists,” says Natalie Littlehales of Brintons. “It’s perfect for high end residential and boutique contract installations and you can work with your customer online to give them just what they want.” Also on show at Chelsea were the five new colours of Brintons’ flagship Bell Twist, a favourite floor in 80% wool and 20% nylon which is notable for its distinctive plain textured effect. T 0800 505055 www.brintons.net • Award-winner – Woven Carpet Installation

Cosmopolitan choice Cavalier

Cavalier have separated their plain and heather ranges to focus on the very best that each style with a competitive offer and lots of options. The popular Pennine Heathers has been extended with new colours and two more weights (at 40oz and 60oz). “As a Heathers only range, we have been able to price this very keenly and we’ve seen increased sales as a result,” says Hans Lowe of Cavalier. For the start of 2017, Cavalier turned its attention to plains with the launch of Cosmopolitan, a smart new eighth gauge twist in British Wool which is available in 24 on-trend colours across three weights. Other class-leading wool qualities on show included their latest Capital Loop with two subtle textures and the re-styled finesse of the beautiful Cartouche range with seven new colours. But the award winner at the show for Cavalier was Pinstripe, a super-smart residential and contract tufted design which goes into the market next month (ans Hans is pictured right with a certificate to prove it!) T 01254 268 000 www.cavaliercarpets.co.uk • Award-winner – Residential Tufted Carpet (Classic Pinstripe)

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Achieving the exceptional Axminster Carpets

Axminster Carpets is alive with ideas these days and impressing the market as it extends its top quality offer across its wool portfolio. Brand new is 100% wool Shoreditch which is a designer’s dream for on-trend interiors with its distinctive textures and eye-catching designs. Launched in five designs with 18 options in total, the range includes smart geometric designs and a flatweave crochet design. “Texture is very big in the market right now,” says Axminster Carpets design director Gary Bridge (pictured with the Tap Dance design). “We see ourselves as THE wool people and our role is to make wool carpets exceptional. Shoreditch is elegant and classy and we worked very closely with the weavers to get it right. We’re very excited about people’s reaction to it so far,” he said. Axminster Carpets’ attention to detail and commitment to style was again rewarded at the event with their win in the International Wool Flooring Awards. Following last years award for the best residential carpet of the year for their Royal Borough collection they won it again, this year for the super Hazy Days collection - voted the best residential carpet of the year by the judging panel. T 01297 32244 www.axminster-carpets.co.uk • Award-winner – Residential Woven Carpet (Hazy Days)

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Opportunity and options Kingsmead Carpets

“We are giving people everything they want,” says Graham Harris at Kingsmead as the company introduces a future flagship range – Vitronic Plains. With 18 solid colours in four weights, there are certainly a lot of options in this finely crafted 80/20 range which has 10% nylon with British Wool. “The colours have been carefully chosen to reflect future trends and the three heavier weights that will be seen in the retail trade give an opportunity to trade up consumers,” says Graham. Sampling is going out to the High Street right now. Launching this month is a new 2-ply loop in 100% wool, Berber Traditions which is being offered in 3 designs – a hobnail, high rib and basketweave – across eight colours and in 4 and 5m. “We are still seeing a strong appetite for texture in the market and chunkier loops are doing well,” says Graham. T 01827 831424 www.kingsmeadcarpets.co.uk

Uncompromising quality Bronte Carpets

“We are only wool,” says Andrew Broughton at Bronte, “and we are proud of the uncompromising quality that our customers expect when they come to us.” It’s perhaps no surprise therefore that the 70oz weight is still the company’s best-seller and than there is more and more demand for the special dye service that is a hallmark of Bronte’s offer. “The people who are buying in this tight market are still buying quality and there remains a great appetite for a fine wool carpet,” says Andrew. “We have also seen that retailers are more sensitive to some of the performance issues of synthetic carpets – if they are trading up a consumer, they need to know the carpet is worth the extra. Wool is.” Bronte are big on their made-to-plan service which means top quality carpets can cost no more than a standard product once the wastage, especially for a complex room shape, is taken out of the equation.

Feel the difference Ball & Young

Ball & Young are literally supporting wool carpet – sponsoring a stand at the Wool Carpet Show London to demonstrate how top spec underlay underneath enhances the luxury of a quality wool carpet and motivates the consumer to buy into the total quality story and trade up. Their stand featured the class-leading Cloud 9 Charleston PU underfoot in 11mm (there’s also a 9mm option) and Ball & Young invited visitors to ‘feel the difference’. Another difference at the company is demonstrated by the launch of Carpet Cushion, a high-end rubber underlay that will sit alongside the company’s core PU ranges as an extra option for retailers to offer. T 01536 200502 www.underlay.com

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Artforms in axminster Ulster Carpets

Ulster have elevated carpet design to an artform in their new ranges Fusion & Watercolours which are about to be launched after a successful preview in Harrogate last year and an impressive presentation at the Wool Floor Show London. “These are exciting, challenging carpets that attract attention,” says Ulster designer Calvin Pope (pictured left). “There is an aspirational trend at the moment to have your house reflect the trends of a boutique hotel and these designs play to that theme.” Calvin, who has a background in the fashion industry, is responsible for Fusion – a striking patterned axminster range in three designs including dog-tooth and geometrics which are available in five colours with an emphasis on greys and blues.

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Watercolours is the creation of Ulster designer and trained artist Clare Jenkinson who has developed a fluid design with a fashionable distressed effect which mimics the effect of watercolour brush strokes and soft, earthy pigments. So far there are five colours in two designs but more are coming – and it will be worth the wait! T 028 3833 4433 www.ulstercarpets.com

These annual awards presented by The Campaign for Wool were announced during the WFSL event. And a selection of the winners were... RESIDENTIAL WOVEN • Axminster Carpets - Hazy Days FLATWEAVE • Roger Oates Design - The Eastern Collection TUFTED • Cavalier Carpets - Classic Pinstripe CREATIVE MARKETING INITIATIVE AWARD Brintons - Fleece to Floor WOOL INNOVATION IN CARPET Alternative Flooring - Barefoot Ashtanga Silk INNOVATION IN YARN DEVELOPMENT Brockway Carpets - Lakeland Herdwick COMMERCIAL WOVEN CARPET DESIGN INSTALLATION Brintons - Queen Mary 2 TUFTED CARPET DESIGN INSTALLATION Adam Carpets - Bloxwich Golf Club DESIGN DESIGNER COLLABORATION Brintons - Altered Gravity by Stacy Garcia HALL OF FAME CARPET - INDUSTRY AWARD John Duncan, Chairman of the Carpet Foundation DESIGN SECTOR Christopher and Suzanne Sharp - The Rug Company

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Extra texture Cormar Carpets

The wool story at Cormar is all about Malabar two-fold – a smart reengineering of the popular Malabar Textures range – which is now 2-ply with a new range of colours including the latest on-trend greys. This all wool carpet comes in nine natural shades across two textures – a rib and a weave effect and is available in 4 and 5m. And it’s moth proofed. “The new construction is a real success giving the textured design more depth and definition with a firmer, luxury feel,” says Chris Hudson (pictured above left). “In short, it feels like more carpet for the same price!” T 01204 881234

www.cormarcarpets.co.uk

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Adam leads the interiors agenda Adam Carpets

“We want to find opportunities to add value for our customers so that they can do better business with consumers.”

A big debut with Little Greene! Adam Carpet’s association with the uber-cool paint company is another first for the company that prides itself on leading the fashionistas of the flooring industry. “Our aim is to bring carpets into the interiors conversation.” says Adam’s Eamonn Prescott. “We want to find opportunities to add value for our customers so that they can do better business with consumers.” “We’re proud that a sophisticated company like Little Greene wants to be associated with the flooring industry and we’re working very closely with them on colour coordination and interiors marketing initiatives,” say Eamonn. The Little Greene Paint Company is a darling of interior designers. Dating back to 1773, the Manchester-based business is now at the leading edge of contemporary interiors trends with a renown colour consultancy and a thriving wallpaper business matched to its colour range. Carpets is a logical next step for Little Greene and it’s a triumph for Adam that they have been able to do a deal that was sought-after in the sector. Adam’s fashionable credentials are impeccable, pioneering the use of mood boards in the industry, launching the hugely successful lifestyle initative of Hugo & Ella and being one of the trades leaders in colour. “We have a top quality story and so much to say, “ comments Eamonn. “We are Platinum certified by British Wool, and we dye all our own colours. There is so much synergy with Little Greene.” The paint company will be offering colours coordinated with two flagship Adam ranges: Fine Worcester Twist and Castlemead – three paints for each of Adam’s 125 colour options! Among a number of marketing initiatives, carpet samples will be supplied with coordinated paint chips and interiors mood boards to inspire the consumer. “We are very excited about the possibilities of this relationship,” says Eamonn. T 01562 829966 www.adamcarpets.co.uk.

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Flower on Flooring Demonstrating the benefits of keeping it real One of the most popular attributes of vinyl flooring is its ability to emulate the appearance of natural materials to provide consumers with classic designs to complement a wide variety of interior settings.

Karndean Designflooring retail sales director Scott cochrane says: “There’s a real demand of late for realistic wood and stone luxury vinyl flooring (lvT) in a quick and easy click format for ease of installation, and we’re set to lead the way in the lvT market with the introduction of our first rigid core collection, korlok, being launched at the buying group national flooring Show (bgnfS) and grand Designs live (29th april – 7th May)."

with 12 new authentic wood designs inspired by European and north american woods, korlok is designed to offer independent retailers 5g vertical click lock mechanism and pre-attached acoustic foam backing for quick and easy installation.

“Our new innovative k-core technology means korlok can be installed over most existing hard surface floors or uneven subfloors without the worry of exposing any imperfections underfoot," says Mr cochrane.

“it means our customers can offer an authentic and luxurious karndean floor in any space without the need for adhesive and with minimal subfloor preparation. it will be a real time-saver for homeowners looking for less upheaval and disruption when searching for a new floor.

“what’s more, korlok offers enhanced acoustic benefits by reducing noise transfer to rooms below.

“Other trends include geometric designs; and the newest area of the home to embrace this timeless trend is the floor. whether it’s for a statement or discreet look, our new kaleidoscope collection has it all including 14 designs to choose from such as chevrons, basket weaves and threedimensional patterns,” Mr cochrane concludes.

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IVC product manager for leoline and avenue,victoria hemelaer states that creativity is “what sets cushion vinyl apart,” either in mimicking natural materials or creating abstract designs.

The company continues to explore new boundaries, including the launch of the Tapis d'amis cushion vinyl rugs, along with additions for its leoline and avenue brands. These include hexagon and 3D cube designs, alongside wood and tile effects introduced to avenue, with the Titanium xT 'high-wear' collection also expanded since its launch last year and featuring a new woven-vinyl effect.

within ivc group's leoline brand, the launch of the luxury classics collection of wood and tile effects “demonstrates just how good cushion vinyl flooring has become of late”. The luxury Trends xl collection is also new for this year, providing an emphasis on trendfocused designs suitable for a range of homes, says Ms hemelaer.

Polyflor’s latest addition to its Expona family of high design and high performance commercial lvT products is the updated bevel line collection, now rebranded as Expona bevel line and featuring new contemporary wood and stone effects.

The new range now includes a total of 27 designs which incorporate the latest architectural trends and are ideal for heavy footfall commercial interiors, the company states.

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“The new range now includes a total of 27 designs which incorporate the latest architectural trends and are ideal for heavy footfall commercial interiors...”

by Dennis Flower

Polyflor - English brushed Oak

Designs in the wood collection feature intricate details and unique characteristics, including on-trend grey toned woods and rustic elements which are becoming more popular for commercial interior projects. with both slim plank and wide format designs available, Polyflor reports it has also added Enriched variety Oak and boardwalk variety Oak to the collection, which include a mixture of different sized planks within each box to create the look of a recycled wood floor.

authentic decors, inspired by nature, are continuing to be in high demand, with herringbone becoming more popular for residential and commercial areas, says EarthWerks. The trend for more decorative flooring with modern wood structures and accentuated shade variation across the planks is here to stay, it states.

although floating floor applications are attracting growing interest within lvT, glue-down options remain the preferred option in the uk.

The company plans to launch the Tempo and the registered embossed range wood classic Plus to continue its strong growth in glue-down products. Rigid lvT clic is another new proposition, designed to offer better performance for indentation and higher dimensional stability over standard lvT clic systems and can also hide minor subfloor imperfections.

loose lay is also developing as a lvT floor application, especially in commercial applications, the company states.

Xylo Flooring's andrew lanitis says there was a time when nonwood flooring, whether for commercial or domestic use, was seen as the poor relation of hardwood options.

“initially our challenge was to make the vinyl look like hardwood, but be ‘cheaper’. Many remember the days of lino, but i can guarantee that our vinyl is a long way from that style of flooring.

"Our vinyl Dynamic range has a highly realistic matt finish and it is durable. we offer a lifetime warranty for domestic installations and a full five-year warranty for commercial uses, which means it stays looking good for longer. The flooring is warm underfoot and very comfortable for all areas of the home.

"now with an expansive shade card of 20 colours and a heavyweight 5.5mm plank thickness, the excellent 2g valinge click system ensures our flooring is easy to snap together; quickly and easily helping you meet commercial deadlines,” says Mr lanitis. For more information:

ivc T +32 056 65 32 11 www.ivcgroup.com karndean Designflooring T 01386 820100 www.karndean.com Polyflor T 0161 767 1111 www.polyflor.com from The Stocklists

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NEWS new finance director at cormar

cormar carpets has appointed Jonathan hill as its new finance director. Jonathan takes over the role, based at the Brookhouse Mill head office in Lancashire, from Robert Barker who retires after 23 years as Cormar’s finance director. Jonathan has significant experience in the manufacturing, consumer and financial services sectors both with smaller companies and larger organisations including Barclaycard, Marks & Spencer, HSBC and Umbro PLC (owned by Nike Inc).

Prior to joining Cormar, Jonathan was based in Brussels, Belgium, as director of finance for Ideal Standard SA, the privately held bathroom and sanitaryware manufacturer, operating across Europe, the Middle East and North Africa. He is a Fellow of the Institute of Chartered Accountants of England and Wales. Having returned to the North West with his family after four years abroad, Jonathan said: “I’m delighted to have joined the talented team at Cormar. It’s already a very successful business and I look forward to being a part of its exciting future. David Judge, managing director of Cormar said: “We took a long time to find the right man to replace Robert Barker, who has been with Cormar for more than two decades. We are sure Jon, given his considerable experience, will bring a new dimension to the role, which will be to the benefit of the business and us all.” T 01204 881234 www.cormarcarpets.co.uk

big names boost harrogate

walnut with wear performance

wood effect luxury vinyl tiles from Polyflor’s Expona Design PuR collection were the perfect choice of flooring for a school hall refurbishment at Erskine Stewart’s Melville Schools in Edinburgh.

315m² of Expona Design PUR luxury vinyl tiles in the Walnut design were installed by Forever Flooring of Broxburn, Mid Lothian at the independent school for girls aged 12 to 17. As Expona Design flooring was performing well elsewhere in the school, the same luxury vinyl tile range was selected for the hall refurbishment. The traditional Walnut design authentically reproduces the appearance of natural wood and features rich dark tones which fits in perfectly with the style of the old Victorian building. The flooring contractor also expertly installed full plank perimeter detail with bespoke inlay strip. Featuring 28 stunning wood, stone and abstract effects, the heavy commercial Expona Design PUR luxury vinyl tile collection will provide years of performance in education environments where there are high levels of foot traffic. These hard wearing luxury vinyl tiles have a 3.0mm gauge, 0.7mm wear layer and are enhanced with Polyflor’s exclusive and robust PUR polyurethane reinforcement which is cross linked and UV cured to provide a fuss-free cleaning and maintenance regime. Expona Design’s environmental credentials are impressive, achieving a BRE A+ rating for major use areas in the education sector and Indoor Air Comfort Gold, assuring that VOC emissions are below any globally determined levels. T 0161 767 1111

www.polyflor.com

Organisers of The flooring Show in harrogate have opened registrations for the 55th edition of the three day exhibition and announced the new exhibitors for 2017 include amtico and the return of associated weavers.

The Flooring Show will take place at the Harrogate Convention Centre from Sunday 17th September to Tuesday 19th September 2017 - the largest UK, trade only show and event organisers Wendy Adam’s Associates are planning to curate another fantastic event. Industry leading brands will be exhibiting under one roof and will offer visitors the chance to conduct business with existing clients and to meet new ones. Returning exhibitors include: Adams Carpets, Brockway, Crown Floors, Karndean and Ulster Carpets, to name just a few. Alongside the returning exhibitors are some big industry names that are new to The Flooring Show, such as Amtico, Bondworth and Associated Weavers, all of whom the show organisers are excited to welcome. Between the five exhibition halls, visitors can network and grab a drink and a bite to eat from one of the two café’s in the Harrogate Convention Centre and make the most of the free-of-charge features that will be making their return. Scarlet Opus will once again curate the Trends Hub, a space that will inspire new ideas. The Demo Zones will return, run by the CFA, NICF and FITA, the demonstrations will showcase the latest techniques in the industry, giving step-by-step previews into how various tools and materials are best used. Similarly, the Seminar Programme will run with a list of top speakers and topical subjects that visitors can take away from and implement into their own businesses. After it’s applauded return last year, NICF are looking for the next Carpet Fitter of the Year, with the final of the competition taking place at The Flooring Show, with the final task taking place live during the show, where the winner will also be announced. The newest addition to The Flooring Show is the arrival of the Contract Zone. One hall dedicated to the contract sector of the flooring industry. There will be a contract zone trends hub and CPD certified seminars to allow visitors to work towards their professional development. Confirmed exhibitors in the Contract Zone already include Interface and Quantum Flooring Solutions. Register now at www.theflooringshow.com 58 May 2017

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NEWS bamboo broadloom

with an enviable reputation for the use of innovative fibres within its residential carpet portfolio, lano carpets has once again pushed the boundaries in design with the introduction of two new bamboo qualities. Falling under the premium X-Collection brand by Lano Carpets, new Bamboo Velvet and Bamboo Touch will draw upon the success of Bamboo Luxe, taking this most natural of fibres and opening new opportunities through a refreshed portfolio of new styles, textures and colourways.

Both the twist pile of Velvet and Saxony style of Touch blend bamboo and nylon 6.6 to produce two collections that share attributes only seen in carpets made with this unique fibre. From anti-bacterial and humidity regulating properties to a supersoft feel, Bamboo Velvet and Bamboo Touch are not only packed with eye-catching features, they are also introduced with an enviable palette of on-trend tones. Birger Karlsson, sales and marketing director, Lano Carpets, explains: “Bamboo Luxe has been a fantastic vehicle for our bamboo fibre, but we felt 2017 was the correct time to inject new life into the range. With this goal in mind, Bamboo Velvet and Bamboo Touch make their bow, seamlessly slotting into our premium X-Collection alongside wool, nylon and SmartStrand fibres.” T 00800 5266 5266

www.lano.com

Silky successor

The successor of the hugely popular fairfield Supreme, fairfield Silk is the latest addition to the Touchdown collection by lano, a high-quality range of soft and enduring stain-resistant carpets.

Bringing the wonderful softness of Eccelena fibre in an enduring two-ply yarn, Fairfield Silk brings homes a unique look that owes much to Lano’s manufacturing expertise. The Belgian manufacturer has used a fine pinpoint pile with a high density to give Fairfield Silk an elegant and luxurious stance that stands out from other supersoft Saxony carpets. The new Fairfield Silk sees 15 trending shades, giving a unique look thanks to a tri-coloured yarn, in a heavyweight 42oz twist pile produced in 100% solution-dyed Eccelena Silk two-ply yarn. With stand-out colours that separate Fairfield Silk from the crowd, the style positions Lano’s Touchdown collection at the tip of the trend curve, and delivers the supersoft touch craved by today’s homeowner. A beautiful silk-sheen look and feel is joined by a variety of practical benefits, too, including easy cleaning and stain resistance; vital additions for all manner of residential locations. Ticking all boxes for a host of residential locations, Fairfield Silk is available in four and five-metre widths for fewer seams, and brings 10-year wear and stain warranties to the fore. T 00800 5266 5266

www.lano.com

Success for recycling skeptic

Mark Robbins carpets and beds based on the south coast at blandford forum have recently installed a kenburn carpet crusher in order to recycle their new and uplifted carpet and underlay waste. Mark Robbins commented: “We’d noticed the successes other carpet retailers were having reducing their ever increasing skip costs using a carpet crusher so we contacted Kenburn to arrange a waste survey. “We were initially sceptical of the financial savings Kenburn claimed we’d make but we’ve been absolutely delighted their predictions are 100% correct and our waste disposal costs have significantly reduced.

“The carpet crusher itself is extremely easy to use and attracts a lot of attention from curious customers who are now more than happy to pay for their carpet and underlay waste to be recycled rather than it end up in landfill. “We’d have no hesitation in recommending the Kenburn Carpet Crusher to other retailers,” he said. T 01727 844988

www.kenburn.co.uk

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Mark Robbins on the left and Glen Eager on the right. May 2017 59

NEWS cRuk villa fixture

carpet Recycling uk’s 2017 annual conference and awards Event kicks off at aston villa football club in birmingham on June 21st taking the theme of ‘developing towards a circular economy’ for carpet.

CRUK will be celebrating the achievements and important contributions by members – both individuals and organisations – who are helping to create a circular economy for carpet and driving forward greater sustainability in the sector. Guest host and keynote speaker, Andrew Bird, Chair of LARAC (Local Authority Recycling Advisory Committee), will provide the local authority perspective on carpet recycling and also present the prestigious CRUK Awards. The one-day conference, sponsored by Invista, manufacturers of Antron Carpet Fibres will include the annual awards ceremony, which is open for entries now. The four categories are Recycler of the Year; Reuse Member of the Year; Take Back Partner of the Year and Recycling Champion. Offering many networking opportunities, CRUK’s conference will appeal to representatives from the whole supply chain, including manufacturers, recyclers, contractors and retailers and local authorities. It will also be of interest to equipment suppliers and waste management companies, as well as architects and designers. This year’s comprehensive programme features topics on waste prevention/redesign, take back schemes and good practice to encourage greater re-use and recycling of carpet. Speakers include Kate Burnett who will outline the launch of Milliken’s new carpet tile take-back scheme and Mark Gilbert from Emerald Trading Waste Solutions Ltd on recycling carpet waste for equestrian products. Picking up the circular economy theme, Lukas Hoex from DSM-Niaga will speak about their development of a 100% recyclable carpet. T 0161 440 8325 www.carpetrecyclinguk.com

Parquet performance

high performance Styccobond b95 flexible wood flooring adhesive from f. ball and co. ltd. has been used to install parquet herringbone wood block flooring in the refurbishment of a residential victorian property in grantham, lincolnshire.

Lambourn Flooring & Interiors, of Lincolnshire, was contracted to install the 100m2 of wood flooring in the property that had been totally stripped and boarded over with flooring grade plywood. To install the parquet herringbone wood flooring, Lambourn Flooring & Interiors used Styccobond B95 flexible wood flooring adhesive, on the plywood boards. Styccobond B95, is a high performance, one part, flexible, moisture curing polyurethane adhesive used for installing a wide range of wood floorcoverings. It is non-flammable and is quick setting to develop a high bond strength. It is protected against bio-degradation and is suitable for use over normal underfloor heating. Matt Blackbourn of Lambourn Flooring & Interiors, said: “We use F. Ball products on every single flooring installation that we do; they’re tried and tested and always allow us to create a professional and aesthetically pleasing floor finish. Using Styccobond B95 in this Victorian property enabled us to create an impressive flooring that our client was very pleased with.”

cavalier builds team

cavalier carpets has been steadily building an impressive, professional sales team to match the aspirations of its increasingly high profile product portfolio. Completing that programme is Nick Walters (pictured) who will be covering the Home Counties and the Midlands. Nick has a strong track record covering some key sectors of the industry, starting with Allied Carpets in the 80s and including work with Floors-2-Go and most recently Designer Contracts, the UK’s largest flooring contractor. “Nick really knows his carpets and will be a great asset to the team,” says Cavalier director Hans Lowe. T 01254 268 000 www.cavaliercarpets.co.uk

Styccobond B95 can be used for securing engineered boards (semi-solids) and a wide range of plank and wood strip flooring up to a maximum length of 1.5 metres. Styccobond B95 can be applied to Stopgap smoothing underlayments, structurally sound, smooth, dry subfloors of concrete, sand/cement screed and plywood (Minimum 6mm flooring grade WBP). It can also be applied directly to Stopgap waterproof surface membranes within 24 hours of the membrane curing. T 01583 361 633 www.f-ball.co.uk 60 May 2017

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Flooring factsheet from Interfloor Specialist underlays – wood & laminate flooring interfloor’s british manufactured specialist underlays for wood and laminate flooring offer some of the best noise reducing performance in the industry. The Duralay Timbermate range includes the best-selling sponge rubber brands Timbermate Excel and Silentfloor gold, a premium underlay with an impressive 53 SOnE rating, plus the hardwearing Duratex.

Tests show in-room acoustics can worsen if inferior or lightweight underlays are used with hard flooring; putting a lightweight, air filled, cellular product under wood or laminate creates an echo chamber and more noise, whether it’s generated by scraping furniture, heavy footsteps or reverberation. While many products on the market claim to be acoustic underlays, their impact test results just don’t compare to the low noise levels of Timbermate underlays which reduce in-room noise by up to 30 per cent. Independent tests prove the Timbermate products, with their superior weight and density, significantly reduce acoustic noise levels and all have achieved low SONE ratings. Timbermate Excel is a 3.60mm gauge high density resilient rubber underlay; while the top end Silentfloor Gold is a 4.20mm gauge high density resilient rubber underlay. Both underlays feature Interfloor’s VapourStop membrane, which helps prevent moisture, and branded backing to help differentiate them from inferior copycat products. For installations where moisture is not an issue, Duratex is a heavy-duty 3.60mm gauge high density resilient rubber underlay that offers great performance and excellent value. Manufactured at Interfloor’s Haslingden site, the three products in the Timbermate range are rated highly in the LEED programme. The underlays are fully recyclable at the end of their life; contain not less than three percent pre-consumer recycled material and 5 LEED points are available if used within 500 miles from the point of production. They also meet or exceed the industry standard for indoor air quality as established by the Carpet and Rug Institute’s Green Label programme. And for the perfect finishing touch, Interfloor’s accessories include Stikatak edgings to suit all types of floor, including the 9mm Zig Zag which gives a neat transition between laminate/hard flooring and adjacent stretch carpet installation. For further information, please visit www.interfloor.com

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

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

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

Benefits

Types

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

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

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

Sponge rubber

Crumb

Sponge rubber Introduced in the 1950s, this is a more traditionally manufactured underlay available in flat or waffle patterns in a wide range of weights for different applications. It performs well for comfort and has a durable spring retention.

PU foam

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

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Combination A rubber crumb base with a felt top layer offers a good combination of protection, durability and comfort. It also allows carpet with seaming to bed into the top felt.

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

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Crumb rubber Flat and dense, crumb rubber is good for heavy footfall – offering maximum protection but a little less comfort (and very good over stair nosings).

Underfloor heating underlay Always ask if there is underfloor heating. Most manufacturers offer specialised products. Underlay and carpet with a combined tog rating of 2.5 can be used – which means the underlay would normally have a tog rating of 1.0.

Combination

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Flooring factsheet Carpet trouble-shooter

• shedding • pulled loops

Fading on Wool

carpets made from wool can and do fade in use. The degree of fade can vary depending on the colour chosen and the local conditions to which the carpet is subjected.

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

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

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

Sprouting Occasionally an odd tuft or two can work its way to the surface and stand proud of the rest of the pile. This is probably due to one end of the tuft being longer than the other i.e. J shaped tuft instead of V shaped. Remedial action merely requires that the offending tufts be scissor trimmed level with the rest of the pile. They should never be pulled out. 66

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

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

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

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

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

Flattening

Shedding

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

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

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

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

Shading

Indentations

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

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

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

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

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

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

Pulling Loops

Samples

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

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

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

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

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

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

of the committee

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

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

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

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

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

• Review all the extra benefits and services to see

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

flexibility to run your business the way you want

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

what you would actually use

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

• Ensure you understand any rules that may limit your

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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. 68

Increase sales • Best of both worlds’ proposition • Wider ranges and exclusive products • POS, displays and merchandising support Your customers will like the proposition that you are independent but with the buying power of a group – this gives them (and you) the ‘best of both worlds’ with personal service and competitive pricing. Most groups will also offer you ‘own label’ ranges and support with pointof-sale, merchandising and displays. Central stockholding may also be on offer. Network with other independents • Members-only exhibitions with preferred manufacturers • Regular meetings and supplier presentations • Regional workshops • Helpline A lot of retailers enjoy the buying group environment of being independent but not alone out there on the High Street. Groups hold regular meetings and some have their own trade shows, regional meetings and workshops to help you develop your business. The network gives you someone to call when you need advice on, for example, an unusual installation, a technical consumer complaint, legal issue or business dilemma.

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Flooring factsheet Wool fibre Benefits of Wool Carpet

SAFE

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

DURABLE EASYCARE

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

Comfort

COMFORT

Soft and Warm – Wool carpet adds luxurious underfoot comfort and warmth to the home and acts as an insulator improving heat retention and energy efficiency. Peace and Quiet – Wool carpet absorbs sound and cushions the home against echo and room to room noise transfer.

Safety

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

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

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

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

Eco/Environmental Natural and Sustainable – Grown on sheep, which graze freely, wool is both 100% natural and fully sustainable. As shearing is a necessary part of animal husbandry this means that every year there is a fresh supply of wool available for the carpet manufacturing industry. Energy Efficient – Wool is energy efficient in the home and also in carpet production. Biodegradable – Wool fibre is biodegradable in soil and will produce nitrogen, sulphur, carbon dioxide and water which are all plant nutrients. Environmentally Assessed – Wool is an environmentally responsible fibre that has been measured in terms of its ecological impact. A Life Cycle Analysis study carried out by Leeds University to ISO 14040 standard for British Wool concludes that it compares favourably when measured against man-made fibres. 69

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Fells Carpets

Birch Distribution Sheffield - see Floorwise page 72

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

leeds 0113 3071900 carl.cummings@fellscarpets.co.uk www.fellscarpets.co.uk TCS “The Carpet Specialists” Morecambe 01524 840177 info@tcsthecarpetspecialists.com www.tcsthecarpetspecialists.com Xylo Wood Flooring london 020 8368 8122 infouk@xyloflooring.com www.xyloflooring.com

North East Fells Carpets leeds 0113 3071900 carl.cummings@fellscarpets.co.uk www.fellscarpets.co.uk Floorwise (North East) Ltd birtley - see Floorwise page 72

North West A&A Carpets Manchester 01204 701188 sales@aandacarpets.co.uk www.aandacarpets.co.uk D. M. Miller Ltd Manchester 0161 205 9949 dm.miller@btconnect.com www.dmmillerltd.spaces.lives.com Fells Carpets goole 0113 3071900 carl.cummings@fellscarpets.co.uk www.fellscarpets.co.uk

Birch Distribution leeds - see Floorwise page 72 Birch Distribution hull - see Floorwise page 72 Cornerstone Flooring Doncaster - see Floorwise page 72 Cornerstone Flooring East Midlands and warwickshire 01159 444711 sales@cornerstoneflooring.co.uk www.cornerstoneflooring.co.uk

Salesmark Ltd St neots - see Floorwise page 72 STS Flooring Distributors cambridge Tel: 0345 899 1000 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.com

South West

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

BL Flooring Supplies bristol - see Floorwise page 72

Floorwise D & J Ltd Southam - see Floorwise page 72

BL Flooring Supplies gloucester - see Floorwise page 72

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

Fitwell Flooring Ltd Redruth - see Floorwise page 72

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

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

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

Salesmark West Ltd amesbury - see Floorwise page 72

Trade Counter Carpets leicester 0845 604 3055 tradecountercarpets@gmail.com Woodall Brothers Ltd Shrewsbury - see Floorwise page 72

Fitwell Flooring Ltd newton abott - see Floorwise page 72

Solent Wholesale Carpet west Sussex 01243 774623 sales@solentwholesale.co.uk www.solentwholesale.co.uk see page 16 for details STS Flooring Distributors Thame (Oxford) 0345 899 1000 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.com

Choice Flooring Manchester - see Floorwise page 72 MCA Floorwise Ltd Morecambe - see Floorwise page 72 Millbrook Carpets Darwen 01254 703999 millbrookcarpets@live.co.uk

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The Stocklists South East Acorn Carpet Accessories bromley, kent - see Floorwise page 72 Ashmount Flooring Supplies Ltd Tottenham 0208 808 2158 sales@ashmountflooring.co.uk www.ashmountflooringsupplies.co.uk Beds Flooring bedford 01234 341234 sales@bedsflooring.co.uk www.bedsflooring.co.uk Clifford Floors Strood 01634 285900 sales@clifford.uk.com Culpeck Strood 01634 299000 sales@culpeck.uk.com Columbia Flooring Middlesex 020 8443 3322 sales@columbiaflooring.co.uk www.columbiaflooring.co.uk see page 7 for details DMS Flooring Supplies hemel hempstead 0845 643 5344 dmshemel@dmsflooringsupplies.co.uk DMS Flooring Supplies Milton keynes 0845 643 5320 dmslaser@dmsflooringsupplies.co.uk Kent Flooring Supplies Ltd chatham 01634 668668 sales@kentflooring.co.uk www.kentflooring.co.uk Littner Hampton london 020 8520 8474 littnerhampton@aol.com www.littnerhamptoncarpets.co.uk John Palmer Carpets fareham 01329 221933 sales@johnpalmercarpets.uk.net Potts & Ward, Woodcocks Ltd brighton 01273 557211 sales@pwwflooring.com www.pwwflooring.com

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Rackhams london 020 8531 9225 sales@rackhamsltd.co.uk www.rackhamsltd.co.uk see page 15 for details Salesmark lancing - see Floorwise page 72 Solent Wholesale Carpet west Sussex 01243 774623 sales@solentwholesale.co.uk www.solentwholesale.co.uk see page 16 for details STS Flooring Distributors Orpington/croydon 0345 899 1000 sales@stsflooring.co.uk www.stsflooring.com Trade Carpet London wimbledon 0208 247 3891 sales@tradecarpet.com www.tradecarpet.com

Wales

Ireland Flanagan Flooring Distributors belfast & Saintfield co. Down northern ireland Tel: 028 9751 0932 sales@flanagan-flooring.com www.flanagan-flooring.com Flanagan Flooring Distributors willow business Park Dublin Tel: (01) 429 7800 sales@flanagan-flooring.com www.flanagan-flooring.com Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd Dublin - see Floorwise page 72 Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd belfast - see Floorwise page 72 Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd limerick - see Floorwise page 72 TCS “The Carpet Specialists” co. louth 00353 429 351 351 info@tcsthecarpetspecialists.com www.tcsthecarpetspecialists.com

Matty’s Wholesale Carpets birmingham 01675 433072 sales@mattys.co.uk Selected Rugs & Matting cardiff 0844 8360650 customerservices@selectedrugs.co.uk www.selectedrugs.co.uk

Scotland Flanagan Flooring Distributors glasgow business Park baillieston Tel: 0141 773 1122 sales@flanagan-flooring.com www.flanagan-flooring.com MCD Scotland uddingston glasgow 01698 808000 mcdscotland@mcd.co.uk www.mcdscotland.co.uk Neil Smith Ltd glasgow - see Floorwise page 72

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Flooring factsheet Carpet types Tip Sheared

Random Sheared

Level Loop

Multi-Level Loop

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

LOOP PILE

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

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

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

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

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

Saxony – Saxony textures are made of twisted yarns, which should be heat set. The tips remain very distinct, rather than blending together to form a very elegant finish. Saxony textures show footprints and vacuum marks so are suitable for more occasional rooms in the home. More textured variations improve the practicality of saxonies. Twist – The popular twist carpet is the cut-pile standard. The yarn is tightly twisted and often heatset to retain this feature and the result is a versatile, textured finish that is ideal for plain colours.

velvet – Velvet textures (sometimes called ‘velour’ or ‘plush’) all have a level surface pile of approx 5mm to 10mm height, which is then sheared to give a smooth finish. With very little twist in the yarn, the ends blend together which then further enhances the overall finish. These carpets tend to ‘shade’ with heavy use. Footprints show easily and the colour looks different from place to place because fibres lying in different directions reflect the light differently. A luxury for occasional rooms.

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

Shag pile – Shag pile has varied in popularity. The pile is up to 50mm long and the texture is casual and loose but the surface can flatten easily and may lack durability.

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Woven Woven carpet may be in a tiny minority of today’s production but still produces some of the finest carpets which are used for prestigious installations. Axminster The pile of the carpet is inserted into the backing as it is woven and cut to length, creating U-shaped tufts to give a velvety surface. The process locks in the fibre to create a carpet of high durability and performance retention as well as a luxury feel. The process allows for intricate designs and colours to be used – although modern trends mean that the traditional patterned axminster has given way to current fashion trends for plain carpets. Wilton Wilton woven carpets are produced in a similar way to axminsters – the principal difference being that a continuous fibre is woven all the way through. The carpet can be sheared to create a range of cut and loop textured effects. The result is a high quality carpet of unrivalled durability. Flat weave Manufactured in the same way as wilton, flat weave is a loop pile which allows the yarn to be woven across a wider area to created a flatter, more textured effect. 73

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