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3THE STOCKLISTS September 2022 ISSUE 570 : SEPTEMBER 2022 Published by Mayville Publishing Co Ltd., 219 West Ella Road, West Ella, Hull HU10 7SD @thestocklists Tel: 01482 659396 Fax: 01482 659397 www.thestocklists.com Sales Director: Diane Martin. diane@mayvillepublishing.co.uk Publication Director: David Spragg Founded by Roy Spragg in 1973. StocklistsThe ISSN 2046-7338 © Mayville Publishing Co. Ltd. 2022. Every care is taken in compiling this magazine, but the proprietors assume no responsibility in the effects arising therefrom. THE MAGAZINE THAT’S ALL ABOUT FLOORING Boost from backlog SCS success on historic demand Business News • page 38 Water resistant wood Adore engineers new innovation page 32 Charity aids crisis Helpimg flooring people in need page 30 floorwise at 40 Celebrating enduring quality page 30 Seeing is believing Furlong's exciting new visualiser page 28 Luxury of leather Flooring of ultimate opulence page 28 Pattern with PET Fell's unique recycled new wilton page 15 Designing for life Multi-use flooring from Karndean page 40 Advertisers FlooringFactsheets The industry’s knowledge-bank Adhesives 68 Buying Groups 69 Carpet Company Directory 70-71 Carpet Trouble-shooter 72-73 Carpet Types LVT Directory 74 LVT Options 75 Underlay 76-77 Wholesalers 80-81 Woolsafe: the Carpet Care Guide 78-79 Monthly ‘Stocklisters’ shown in BOLD Page Contact Index No No Classified adverts page 83 H carpets/rugs/tiles t woods/laminates/smooths n accessories/services/organisations = fibres o underlay s wholesalers/distributors l adhesives FOLLOW @THESTOCKLISTS ON LINKEDIN + TWITTER FOR KEY ALERTS AND NEWS UPDATES DAILY HEADLINES ARE POSTED TO OUR NEWS WEBSITE AT WWW.THESTOCKLISTS.COM H ABINGDON FLOORING 8 01274 655694 n ACG 45 01942 825520 Ht ASSOCIATED WEAVERS 4-7 01422 431100 H BALTA 33 +32 56622267 t BERRYALLOC 53 +32 56 52 84 80 H BETAP 9 +31 38 386 1060 t BRAMPTON CHASE 10-11 01604 664855 o CARPENTER 84 01457 861141 H CAVALIER CARPETS 61 01254 268000 s COLUMBIA FLOORING 12 0208 443 3322 H CONDOR CARPETS 39 +31 38 477 8911 n CONDOR GRASS 26 +31 38 477 8911 H CORMAR CARPET CO FC,59 01204 881234 H DMS 13 01604 664850 H FELLS CARPETS 15 01977 662211 l F. BALL 14,29,68 01538 361633 n FITA 82 01159 506836 n FLOORING SHOW 43 020 7772 8345 n FLOORWISE 63,81 01509 673974 H FURLONG FLOORING 2,16-18,41 01772 696787 n GREENDALE 67 01432 852000 t HATHAWAY FLOORING 19 0161 872 8003 Ht HEADLAM GROUP 65 01675 433000 H HUGH MACKAY 20 01429 892555 n INTERFLOOR 31,76 01706 213131 t KAHRS 21 023 9245 3045 t KARNDEAN DESIGNFLOORING 40 01386 820 100 n METRO GROUP 57 01204 393539 t MODULEO 51 01332 851500 n NICF 82 0115 958 3077 H PENTHOUSE CARPETS 22 01706 639866 n SMG 55 0118 932 3832 H STS 23 0345 899 1000 H THOMAS WITTER 25 01429 892555 l UNIFLOOR 49 07881 451682 l UZIN-UTZ 47 01788 530080 Ht VICTORIA FLOORING 24 01562 749300 Check out the hall plans, previews, events and highlights as the industry celebrates 60 years in Harrogate Affordable, desirable We look at the man-made carpets that are helping retailers secure sales in a tight market page 34-35 Star achievers The 2022 winners are announced for floorings most prestigious awards scheme page 36-37 FLOORINGNEWS starts on page 27 Get set with our Show Guide - pages 41-66
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Always a trailblazer when it comes to branding, Associated Weavers reinvents the in-store display & brings an experience unseen in the flooring business. With traditional samples and an intuitive digital module, Invictus® luxury vinyl flooring invites the customer on a fun-todo purchasing journey.
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15THE STOCKLISTS September 2022 I'M RECYCLED 100% RECYCLED POLYESTER YARN FROM PET BOTTLES I'M UNIQUE A PATTERNED WILTON FROM PET, WITH MATCHING PLAINS Your customers know right now that we need to give the planet a break. Make it easy for them with a superb carpet range with the comfort, appearance and performance of polyester – with the impeccable environmental credentials of recycled PET. BE FIRST TO SEE PARISIAN WILTON AT THE FLOORING SHOW • STAND A8 6 patterns with 6 matching plains, in 4m Bleachwidth.cleanable. 120 PET bottles makes every square metre www.fellscarpets.co.uk NEW PARISIAN WILTON • ELEGANCE, GRACE, SIMPLICITY & COMFORT
16 THE STOCKLISTS September 2022 Furlong Flooring. The people who can deliver your success. Competitive, best-selling products – all available right away from UK stock – with rapid logistics that ensure you get what you need, when you need it. WE’RE ALL UNDER ONE ROOF TO SERVE YOU BETTER. tbailey@furlongflooring.com TIM BAILEY SOUTH EAST WALES & HEREFORDSHIRE M 07794 048414 bthomas@furlongflooring.com BEN THOMAS MID & WEST WALES M 07794 048809 jgray@furlongflooring.com JOHN GRAY MNORTHWIRRALMERSEYSIDE,&WALES07957459642 cmcmaster@furlongflooring.com COLBY McMASTER NOTTS, STAFFORD, SOT, DERBYSHIRE & LINCS M 07872 964685 swaithman@furlongflooring.com WAITHMANSTEWART DEVON MCORNWALL&07794048413 pfletcher@furlongflooring.com PETER FLETCHER M&HAMPSHIREDORSET07816217561 jakien@furlongflooring.com JOHN AKIEN EAST & WEST SUSSEX M 07791 891024 dspendiff@furlongflooring.com DARREN SPENDIFF MKENT07791 890861 gmiller@furlongflooring.com GRANT MILLER WEST SCOTLAND M 07970 163372 dstyles@furlongflooring.com DEAN STYLES NORTH EAST, EAST COAST M 07983 446969 acairnie@furlongflooring.com ALAN CAIRNIE EAST SCOTLAND M 07976 311434 joconnor@furlongflooring.com JACK O’CONNOR BERKS, MLONDONMIDDLESEXSURREY,&WEST07816217550 plovell@furlongflooring.com PAUL LOVELL NORFOLK, SUFFOLK & CAMBS M 07816 217549 athompson@furlongflooring.com ANDY THOMPSON MHERTFORDSHIREESSEX,07816217565 jbone@furlongflooring.com JAMIE BONE N, E & M:LONDONSOUTH07816217548 mdowson@furlongflooring.com MARK DOWSON PART M&FLYDELANCS,COASTCUMBRIA07980786265 acheetham@furlongflooring.com ALAN CHEETHAM GTR MCHESHIREMANCHESTER,07966263571 mmorrisr@furlongflooring.com MARTYN MORRIS MYORKSHIRESOUTH07973403450 mprice@furlongflooring.com MARTIN PRICE M:YORKSHIRE07968828516 mdynes@furlongflooring.com MARTIN DYNES NORTHANTS, BEDS, BUCKS & MLONDONNW07791891025 jbrimble@furlongflooring.com JASON BRIMBLE AVON MGLOUCESTERSHIRE&07794041266 scullinane@furlongflooring.com SHANE CULLINANE TSHROPSHIRESTAFFORDSHIRE,BIRMINGHAM/07970158594 mmelbourne@furlongflooring.com MELBOURNEMICHAEL MWARWICKSHIRELEICESTER,07968324598
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With a 0.3mm wear layer and a wide range of great designs, Sirona is affordable, durable and an easy way to transform your flooring. CARINA Available in new decors and with a 0.55mm wear layer, Carina is comfortable underfoot, provides great insulation and brings modern flooring styles to home.your THE STOCKLISTS September 2022
18 THE STOCKLISTS September 2022 www.furlongflooring.com Dartford 01322 628 700 • Preston 01772 316155 • Stonehouse 0845 520 0800 CARPET • VINYL • LVT • LAMINATE • HARDWOOD FIRST CHOICE FLOORING FOR EVERY ROOM LVTBringingtolife We’ve completely revamped our luxury vinyl tile collection, bringing contemporary designs, durable construction and affordable, easy-care flooring to homes and businesses everywhere. AURORA A brand new collection for 2022, Aurora offers a 0.55mm wear layer and a range of attractive plank and herringbone patterns with embossed in register texture providing the look and feel ofwood.natural
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Beautiful floors for beautiful spaces 0161 872 8003 I sales@hathawayflooring.com I hathawayflooring.comFOR THE BEST PALLETHATHAWAYCONTACTPRICINGFLOORING 8MM & 12MM REGISTER EMBOSSEASY FIT FAST DELIVERY L2C LOC 4 BEVELS V AGT Effect laminate flooring delivers impressive authenticity thanks to its deep register in emboss surface finish. Available in 8mm AC4 and 12mm AC5 specifications, Effect comes in 14 original looks. Available from Hathaway Flooring for delivery across the UK. ORDERFREESAMPLESTODAY 19THE STOCKLISTS September 2022
All six floors feature unique stains and warm, silky colours, inspired by flooring trends seen between the 1940s and 70s, while the Ultra-Matt Lacquer gives the appearance of untreated, natural wood.
With a sense of authenticity, warmth and modernity, this new wood flooring collection pays homage to timeless Scandinavian design. With the help of their extensive archives in Sweden, documenting over 160 years of history in wood flooring, Kährs found six timeless designs to introduce to the 21st century.
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myvictoria.co.uk HABBERLEY New CLASSIC ● RIDGE ● HERRINGBONE MADE WITH NATUREIN MIND Available to order now. MADE USING RECYCLED MATERIAL WIDTHS PMOTHROOF 12 WEARWARRANTYWEARWARRANTYWOOL RICH BLEND NATURAL TENCEL Habberley Ridge, Rainy Day
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“The new oak-effect collection comes in six stunning shades, all of which feature a matt finish and subtle grained texture for a realistic look.”
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The Gallery Collection from Louis de Poortere brings colourful and modern works of art to beautifully made rugs. Whether hanging as a wall tapestry or softening the block parquet floor of a stylish living space, The Gallery Collection is unmistakably midcentury modern. Inspired by the works of famous artists such as Pollock, Picasso and Mondrian; the rug collection brings bold and energising statement designs that are the perfect choice for any homes inspired by the popular interior decoration style.
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To help support sales of Herringbone SPC, Verona has created inspirational lifestyle photography to help retailers sell the look and will also add it to the InSitu room visualiser, which uses VR technology to enable homeowners to see for themselves how Verona products look in their own living space.
"We’ve thrown caution to the wind with The Gallery Collection and created some truly beautiful pieces that feel more like art."
Verona launch new ClickLux Herringbone SPC collection as demand for natural, wood-effect flooring increases.
Herringbone clicks into consumer demand
The 2022 winners shine out for innovation pages 36-37
The Gallery collection is jacquard woven from 100% cotton and features a natural anti-slip latex back. Part of Louis de Poortere’s impressive Rugs 2022 Collection, it is now available.
While wooden floors are a popular choice, they often lack practicality in busy family homes and can be expensive, but with Verona’s new ClickLux Herringbone SPC collection homeowners now have a functional alternative which suits modern lifestyles.
Flooring Show Guide Plan your visiit to the celebration in Harrogate pages 41-66
Best described as high-design rugs, The Gallery Collection is made of Abstract Blue, Orange Drip, Scroll, Faces, Fantasy, Dorado and Street Graph. Each design homages a specific artist, so that any mid-century devotee can find their perfect textile interpretation. Available in a range of standard rug sizes, as well as a special ‘tapestry’ size measuring 100 x 140cm for wall hanging, the collection stands out for its bold approach.
These small format 126 x 630mm planks are easy to lay, with each piece simply clicking together. Made from durable stone polymer composite, this flooring is incredibly hard-wearing, making it the ideal choice for high-traffic hallways and kitchens. Plus, the integrated foam underlay adds warmth underfoot and is a real selling point for creating cosy spaces.
“They’ve thrown caution to the wind with The Gallery Collection and created some truly beautiful pieces that feel more like art. The mid-century modern emphasis of the iconic looks grounds the designs in a popular interior style, so retailers can benefit from stand out, unique rugs that will enjoy strong appeal.”
Mid-century modern rugs
The new oak-effect collection comes in six stunning shades, all of which feature a matt finish and subtle grained texture for a realistic look. Spanning light wood-designs through to rich, dark timber-effects and everything in between, the colours - Burnham, Rydal, Selwood, Ashdown, Wyre and Haldon - lend themselves to both traditional and contemporary schemes.
Alan Russell, sales director, Louis de Poortere, says: “With many Louis de Poortere rugs, our designers work hard to ensure they have an exclusive look while also holding wide appeal, which is one of the reasons we have a strong and loyal following in the trade.
Furlong Flooring, which has launched several new and updated carpet ranges already this is due to launch new carpet designs and LVT ranges later in the summer, is one of the few grown’ flooring companies which offers a complete range of flooring types and styles. With distribution centres covering the whole of the UK, and a dedicated in house delivery fleet, company is dedicated to offering the best customer service across the board.
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Furlong Flooring, which has launched several new and updated carpet ranges already this year, and is due to launch new carpet designs and LVT ranges later in the summer, is one of the few ‘home grown’ flooring companies which offers a complete range of flooring types and styles. With three distribution centres covering the whole of the UK, and a dedicated in-house delivery fleet, the company is dedicated to offering the best customer service across the board.
Room Viewer is designed to allow users to select flooring options, take a picture of their room and see how it would look with the chosen style. The visualiser works across the whole flooring range, covering carpet, hard wood, laminate, vinyl and LVT ranges. The new interactive tool is available on the website and directly from store via QR codes on points of sale, taking interested customers directly to see the product of choice displayed in their own location.
Seeing is believing at Furlong
Room Viewer is designed to allow users to select flooring options, take a picture of their room and see how it would look with the chosen style. The visualiser works across the whole flooring range, covering carpet, hard wood, laminate, vinyl and LVT ranges. The new interactive tool is available on the website and directly from store via QR codes on pointsof-sale, taking interested customers directly to see the product of choice displayed in their own location.
“We know that customers love the opportunity choose their flooring by seeing how it would look room,” says Ian Collacott, Sales Director Furlong Flooring. “Building a visualiser tool brings an service experience to our retailers and commercial partners as part of their sales processes, as well enabling end customers to make informed choices the flooring they want, based on a view that’s accurate as possible.”
Furlong Flooring, which has launched several new and updated carpet ranges already this year, and is due to launch new carpet designs and LVT ranges later in the summer, is one of the few ‘home grown’ flooring companies which offers a complete range of flooring types and styles. With three distribution centres covering the whole of the UK, and a dedicated in house delivery fleet, the company is dedicated to offering the best customer service across the board.
“We know that customers love the opportunity to choose their flooring by seeing how it would look in their room,” says Ian Collacott, Sales Director, Furlong Flooring. “Building a visualiser tool brings an additional service experience to our retailers and commercial partners as part of their sales processes, as well as enabling end customers to make informed choices about the flooring they want, based on a view that’s as accurate as
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Leading full-range flooring manufacturer Furlong has launched an online visualiser tool – Room Viewer – to help end-customers see what its flooring ranges would look like in their own homes, offices, schools and other buildings.
Moduleo has its UK headquarters in Derby and is part of the IVC Group, the world’s largest flooring producer. It offers a diverse range of durable, stylish products, Moduleo has a number of collections available to UK customers, including Moduleo LayRed, Herringbone and Moods. Across its flooring portfolio, products come in a host of different designs and shades, from light to dark, in both wood and stone vinyl finishes.
The leather surface of Corium is protected with Granorte’s Aqua2K+, a water-based performance coating that enhances wear resistance and makes maintenance easier. GreenGuard Gold certified for low emissions, PVC-free, made from 80% recycled materials and with no added formaldehyde; Corium is a luxury flooring option that comes with excellent environmental credentials. 711131
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an online visualiser tool Room Viewer to help end customers see what its flooring ranges would look like in their own homes, offices, schools and other buildings.
Furlong Flooring, the UK based family business leading the full range flooring market, has an online visualiser tool Room Viewer to help end customers see what its flooring ranges look like in their own homes, offices, schools and other buildings.
Using cork to provide underfoot comfort, thermal insulation and acoustic absorption; Granorte has created a unique luxury floor with the capability to add something very special to interiors. A range of looks in the mockcroc of Veneto, grained Umbria and elegant Lombardia, are each offered in a palette of dark, sophisticated tones.
Furlong customers can now see exactly what their chosen flooring would look in their own home
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Room Viewer is designed to allow users to select flooring options, take a picture of their room and see how it would look with the chosen style. The visualiser works across the whole flooring range, covering carpet, hard wood, laminate, vinyl and LVT ranges. The new interactive tool is available on the website and directly from store via QR codes on points of sale, taking interested customers directly to see the product of choice displayed in their own location.
Granorte uses a 2mm thick piece of recycled leather for Corium and uses cork to enhance performance. A high-density fibreboard core lets Granorte use Uniclic joint for fast and easy glue-free installation. The cork integrated underlay has Microban technology to inhibit the growth of bacteria and the floor is available in two formats – a rectangular tile and plank.
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“There’s something unmistakably luxurious about leather,” says Paulo Rocha, Granorte. “Corium captures this feeling beautifully in a floor that has modern performance. Bringing something extra special to homes or heightening a luxury aesthetic in boutique hotels and stores, the floor comes with a five-year commercial warranty for peace of mind.”
“We know that customers love the opportunity to choose their flooring by seeing how it would look in their room,” says Ian Collacott, Sales Director Furlong Flooring. “Building a visualiser tool brings an additional service experience to our retailers and commercial partners as part of their sales processes, as well as enabling end customers to make informed choices about the flooring they want, based on a view that’s as accurate as possible.” www.furlongflooring.com/roomviewer
Featuring a 100% recycled genuine leather finish, Corium brings luxury to the floor. Made by Granorte in Portugal, Corium’s leather finish sits atop of a hybrid cork construction for a floor that not only looks and feels luxurious but that carries all the performance of nature’s wonder material.
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David Bigland, managing director for Moduleo UK and Ireland, commented: “It’s fantastic for us to celebrate 10 years of Moduleo in the UK this year. Over the past decade the brand has grown extensively, and we now offer floors to suit all design tastes for each room of the home. Since our beginning, we’ve challenged ourselves constantly to produce high-quality flooring which moves with the times. 10 years on and our ambition is the same - we want to future proof the brand and make Moduleo the number one choice in the UK when it comes to luxury vinyl flooring,” he said. Moduleo planks are manufactured in Belgium, completely free of phthalates. As part of the company’s sustainability strategy, the factory is equipped with three wind turbines and is cooled with water from the Scheldt River. Moduleo floors consist of up to 50% recycled material of verified origin and are themselves recyclable.
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Moduleo is celebrating 10 years since it launched its collection of luxury vinyl floors in the UK in 2012 and the business has since grown from strength to strength ever since.
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The Furniture Makers Company is holding a ‘Welfare Matters’ conference on Thursday 28 September targeted specifically for HR professionals working in the industry to learn about the grants the Company offers. If your business doesn’t have a dedicated HR team, then anyone who oversees people management at your company is welcome.
Innovation in Hannover
Incorporated in 1982, floorwise is celebrating 40 years of supplying the trade with installation products and accessories.
The status of registrations proves the positive response to Domotex, which will be held as a hybrid show in January 2023. "Many exhibitors have already confirmed their participation in Domotex even before registration was officially open," says Sonia Wedell-Castellano, Global Director of Domotex.
"This once again underscores the importance of Domotex as a global marketplace and a source of inspiration for the entire industry. And how important face-to-face meetings are for the industry,” she said.
Deutsche Messe has used the time of the pandemic hiatus to adapt the show for carpets to changing market needs and to further strategic developments. Domotex will show several new features as well as an adapted hall structure to facilitate visitor orientation.
"At the next Domotex, there will be a lot of new things to discover. We have used the last year intensively to develop new participation opportunities for companies and to create a new brand experience for our trade show guests,” says Sonia.
“The forthcoming months are going to be very tough for many people, but with your help we may be able to make it easier for those working in our industry,” says Tony Attard, the Master of The Furniture Makers Company.
The topic of sustainability and the circular economy play a major role. The last two years in particular have shown that topics such as resource efficiency, environmentally friendly products and production processes, but also difficult supply chains are increasingly coming to the fore. With its special showcase "The Green Collection", Domotex is focusing on the issue of sustainability and offering exhibitors and visitors a hands-on experience of the keynote theme.
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“With inflation at its highest point for 40 years and the cost of living crisis causing financial misery for many families, it’s critical that everyone working in the furnishing industry is aware our charity is here to support them,” he says.
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Charity rises to living cost crisis
The trade charity for the flooring sector is asking companies to step up to the challenge of helping those who work in the industry to weather the storm of the cost of living crisis.
This free event takes place at Furniture Makers’ Hall in the City of London between 10.00am – 3.00pm and you can register at: https://bit.ly/WelfareMatters2022 5558 www.furnituremakers.org.uk
floorwise is marking its 40th Anniversary with a stand (K2) at The National Flooring Show in Harrogate, where it will be presenting its 40-year history and award-winning network of distributors. It will also have some exclusive promotions and giveaways as a way of thanks to its loyal and ever-growing customer base.
The floorwise Group Ltd, was incorporated in 1982 by a group of independent flooring wholesalers looking to improve their buying power to provide trade customers with better quality and value across a range of installation products and accessories. Since its launch, floorwise has grown into one of the flooring industry’s most recognised brands. Today floorwise has distribution depots covering the UK and Ireland, giving increased access to quality and value across a broader range of products than ever before.
Richard Bailey, managing director, floorwise, says: “We’re delighted to be marking our 40th anniversary. Throughout that time, the industry has changed hugely, but our reputation for quality and value, as well as the best in local service, has remained an unwavering constant. Of course, we’ve developed our products to keep up with the times – for example our new F597 spray adhesive builds on the success of F599 but is now 100% dichloromethane free – and I’m exceptionally proud that for four decades floorwise has worked hard to exceed its customers’ expectations.
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Constant quality over years of change
Over the last 40 years, floorwise has built a catalogue of award-winning products – with legendary products like Diamond Gripper and F599 Spray Adhesive – and become the trusted source for installers in everything from underlays, gripper and profiles to adhesives, screeds, tapes and a world-class collection of tools from leading brands. With its distribution depots providing the exceptional quality and value of floorwise products and the benefits of independent, local service; for many installers it’s an unbeatable combination.
With a host of new features, Domotex will launch from January 12 to 15, 2023 in Hannover and it is already becoming apparent that the 33rd edition of the world's most important trade show for carpets and floor coverings will be a strong and innovative event.
Tony added: “HR teams served as fantastic referrers to our charity during the pandemic and we hope to build links with more teams so that we can help them combat the current crisis.”
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Available in 4.8mm thickness – comparable to 6mm plywood – for standard installation, Lion Floor comes in various sheet sizes. sales@finfib.fi www.finnishfibreboard.com
Lion Floor is made in Finland by Finnish Fibreboard, using locally sourced and highly sustainable wood by-products, so it’s already off to a great start compared to the tropical hardwood used in the majority of flooring grade plywood. This regular and reliable, local supply chain also means that Lion Floor is readily available from a growing number of suppliers across the UK. With shipping and material costs for Far Eastern manufactured plywood still high and looking to increase further, Lion Floor is even more cost-effective than it was before.
While many installers head straight for BS 8203 compliant plywood for a reliable LVT and resilient installation, fluctuating supply and prices can cause havoc with profits and successful project completion. Fortunately, there is an alternative to British Standard compliant plywood that brings many advantages. That alternative is Lion Floor: an engineered fibreboard that’s cost-effective and readily available.
BIO Composite Wood is the latest innovation from Adore luxury flooring: a truly water-resistant engineered wood floor.
Combining the natural beauty of a real wood veneer with a PVC free composite core, Adore BIO Composite Wood is a 100% water-resistant floor. One of the world’s first water-resistant floors to use real wood, BIO Composite Wood is a ground-breaking innovation set to take the market by storm.
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The extraordinary growth of luxury vinyl tile flooring has highlighted the need for careful subfloor preparation for a quality, lasting installation.
Lion Floor’s engineered board is pre-conditioned, so unlike other oil tempered hardboard it doesn’t need wetting before installation and is ready to receive screeds and feather compounds. Simple to cut with a knife or saw and installed in the same way as plywood but eliminating core gaps and overlaps, it’s a fast and effective way to deliver a first-class resilient floor installation.
The popular substitute for plywood
“The development of BIO Composite Wood marks a significant point in the evolution of flooring.” says Paul Brady, CEO, Adore Luxury Flooring
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Water resistant real wood
Through a decorative wood veneer, protected with UV oil or UV lacquer coatings depending on specification, the floor is offered in a choice of attractive natural woods. Oak, hickory and walnut all bring the originality of genuine materials in a range of tones. From the pale grey of Virginia Oak through to the richness of Tennessee Walnut, the collection proves that there is little to match the warmth of real wood. BIO Composite Wood can also be supplied in customised finishes including maple, teak and eucalyptus species as well as wire brushed oak, walnut and hickory.
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Yet, it’s not just the floor’s ability to fight off water that’s notable. Its BIO composite core is a patented technology that eliminates PVC and harmful VOCs from its construction, while retaining excellent stability under thermal and atmospheric changes. In use, BIO Composite Wood is just like a rigid SPC core floor – water and heat resistant, dimensionally stable, rigid and with 5G click fitting – but it offers a more sustainable construction from its FSC certified wood-based core. The floor can be chosen with an integrated cork underlay to improve acoustics and speed installation. BIO Composite Wood is also available with a standard rigid SPC core.
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“Associated Weavers has delivered a highly desirable brand of manmade carpets right on cue for 2022 to tempt consumers to invest in state-of-the-art new carpets.”
“Cormar has also gone down the colourful route to attracting consumers by making the everpopular Apollo Plus range even more attractive with some bold and brand new options.”
The range will now be available in an extensive palette of 22 heather and plain shades and is made from 100% Excellon Polypropylene. It’s bleach cleanable and has a 10-year stain and wear warranty, David Cormack, Marketing Director at Cormar Carpet Company said: “Having had
Not only offering the everyday cleanability and liveability that many homeowners need at different price points, carpets like these also enjoy extraordinary colour choice, so that consumers can find their perfect style.
“At one end of the market there is certainly a need to consider price above all else, but there is also a large part where price is just one in a number of other reasons to buy,”
The natural touch comes from the inherent, alluring softness of polyester which has been cleverly engineered by AW for maximum appeal and comfort. But the softness belies its robust performance and it can even be cleaned with diluted bleach.
With the cost of living crisis leading every news bulletin, the flooring industry needs go think long and hard about price, right?
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“But we’re also focused on making sure they can also find their perfect style, whether that’s a classic shade of beige or grey, or something altogether different with a more colourful
Associated Weavers has delivered a highly desirable brand of man-made carpets right on cue for 2022 to tempt consumers to invest in state-of-the-art new carpets. This is the Gaia brand, made from 100% virgin pile polyester – the fibre for the optimum balance between appearance, comfort and performance, or what the Invictus people describe as “brilliant carpet with a natural touch.”
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choice,” she says. “In fact, as we see colour making a strong return to interiors there’s certainly a chance for retailers to benefit from our latest introductions like StainFree Caress and Finesse, and Love Story Velveteer.”
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Cormar has also gone down the colourful route to attracting consumers by making the ever-popular Apollo Plus range even more attractive with some bold and brand new options.
Affordability good, desirability better
Moreover, Gaia carpet has an ECO FusionBac textile back, made from 100% recycled PET plastic bottles.
“At one end of the market there is certainly a need to consider price above all else, but there is also a large part where price is just one in a number of other reasons to buy,” says Charlotte. “Our polypropylene and polyester fibre carpets – found in StainFree and Love Story – give great value options and features at a wide range of price points, so customers can find an ideal fit for their budget.
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Wrong! Our review this month of the manmade carpet market says it’s not all about the money – it’s about the desirability and quality of products to secure whatever sales opportunities do exist out there.
Abingdon Flooring provides man-made carpets with the value to satisfy a broad line-up of budgets, but Charlotte Coop, head of marketing suggests it’s not always a case of ‘price first’ when it comes to deciding.
First launched in 2010 and a best-seller ever since, the Apollo Plus range adds nine new colours including statement reds and steel blues to extend the appeal for consumers seeking to introduce a practical, yet stylish carpet into their home.
The brilliance comes from the excellent colour fastness of polyester which holds colour well and offers a rich lustre. Gaia comes in four ranges – Dorado, Ganges, Indus and Tigris, each with 14 fashionable colours.
Headlam's exclusive Everyroom
Another all-in-one concept for retailers is Headlam’s exclusive Everyroom brand - a new, price-competitive package that responds directly to the cost-of-living crisis.
“Headlam is delighted to be able to offer our customers a new and competitively priced product collection under the exclusive Everyroom brand,”
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“A solid “greatest hits” colour bank of beiges and greys, paired with a modern appearance adds to the appeal. Stain resistance and bleach cleanability come as standard in this two ply polypropylene range.”
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The logic was to pull together a package of the company’s most popular man-made products with lots of choice from plains to plaids, stripes to animal prints, that all fit on one tombola – a small footprint in store with a big impact.
"We’ve taken a really fresh approach in a modern/retro style that makes a statement to a younger audience,” says Keith Morgan of Hugh Mackay, “and this will get noticed in a retailer as something really different.”
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Hugh Mackay Carpets made it easy for retailers to get their man-made mix right with the introduction this year of its “Q by Hugh” concept.
A solid “greatest hits” colour bank of beiges and greys, paired with a modern appearance adds to the appeal. Stain resistance and bleach cleanability come as standard in this two ply polypropylene range. The added advantage of multiple widths ticks yet another box but it’s the handle and affordability that makes Devotion a most-wanted saxony in this popular product group.
such a great reaction to our Apollo range since it first launched in 2010, we’re excited to be introducing even more colour options to this enduringly popular range.
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In time for the peak selling season, Q by Hugh has just launched the absolutely on trend Prestige collection, a carpet with a premium feel at an affordable price. It comes in two qualities and a comprehensive selection of 16 contemporary shades – and it is so family friendly with bleach clean ability, a lifetime state warranty and a 10-year wear warranty.
“Apollo Plus is suitable for use all around the home and those looking for an affordable carpet that is both hard-wearing and stylish. It ticks all the boxes and with the new colour additions, we are confident the range will remain a firm favourite for years to come.”
There’s a new, dedicated website where consumers can order up to five samples online and be directed to retailers, and free lecterns are being offered to the trade to host the collection.
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With its 14mm pile height and 1700grm pile weight, Devotion has quickly become a firm favourite from Betap
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says Chris Payne, Headlam CEO. “Everyroom will help our customers to secure sales, particularly at a time when consumers are more cost-conscious.“
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Developed using a yarn that has a lush handle yet keeps delivering on performance and at a price that retails under £20m2 is a real achievement. When it comes to man made tufted carpet it seems the Dutch manufacturer keeps conjuring up rabbits out of hats.
The brand comprises 18 ranges – 16 carpet offers and two vinyl floors –carefully curated to offer affordable quality at a range of price points. The average retail price of the carpet ranges is about £17 per square metre but trade prices start at £3.58 per m2 for rolls and £4.19 per m2 for cuts.
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The judges selected the winners (shown right) across 9 categories for the distinction of the prestigious awards, covering all flooring types, design, accessories, installation products, environmental, marketing and technology.
Now that all the category award winners have been announced, the judges will turn their attention to selecting the “best of the best” - the Gold winner in each category. Judging will be completed early in September and the winners will be announced at The Flooring Show, Harrogate, on Sunday, September 18.
Some of our FIA 2021 winners
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“This award scheme has become hugely popular since we launched it in 2018 and despite the turmoil in the market, the industry has risen to the occasion again in grand style,” said organiser Bridgette Kelly.”
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Laura Ashall receives the award on behalf of Interfloor
After more than 100 top quality submissions and the first round of judging, the “stars” of the Flooring Innovation Awards have been announced.
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The National Flooring Innovation Awards are designed to be different to the usual ranked prizes given out across the industry and instead sets out to identify products and services that are genuinely new and exceptional in the sector.
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“In the challenging conditions we face, those products that can set themselves apart and give consumers new reasons to buy are going to be the ones that prosper,” he said.
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“The winners demonstrate exceptional initiative in making a difference in difficult times,” said awards judge David Spragg, of the scheme’s sponsors, The Stocklists magazine.
Keith Morgan receives the award for Hugh Mackay Carpets
The culmination of the 2022 awards scheme to celebrate the ideas, imagination and innovation that drive forward the UK flooring industry.
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Open Spaces, Raglan & Napier by Ulster Carpets
Aura 2022 by Victoria Carpets
TrimAce by Floor Trim Systems
CATEGORY 1 • CARPETS, NATURAL
Riva by Cormar Carpet Company
CATEGORY 8 ENVIRONMENTAL•
Rugs 2022 Collection by Louis de Poortere
Circular AchievementsEconomy
Looperback by Balta
Perfect Home with Wool Britannia by Kingsmead
Bio Composite Wood by Adore
CATEGORY 9 • MARKETING
Relay Rugs & Takeback Scheme by Melrose Interiors
Monkey Business by Asiatic Carpets
Henley Marlow by Furlong Flooring
Wool Iconic Herringstripe by Alternative
CATEGORY 5 • DESIGN, SMOOTHS
CATEGORY 6 • UNDERLAY
F597 Heavy Duty Spray Adhesive by Floorwise
Stopgap 1500 AquaPro by F Ball
CATEGORY 2 • CARPETS, MAN-MADE
CATEGORY 7 INSTALLATION• PRODUCTS
RR 620 LVT Underlay by Uzin
Snowdon by Cavalier Carpets
NextGen Collection by Betap
ThermalStream by Wilson Underlays
Ecovadis Accreditation for Ball & Young
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Shining star winners for 2022!
Our FIA 2022 judges
CATEGORY 4 • DESIGN, CARPETS
Seta Grip by Oneflor UK
Knight Tile Collection by Karndean Designflooring
Tredaire Premier by Interfloor
CATEGORY 3 • SMOOTHS
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Parquet 2.0 Collection by Harvey Maria
Vitrex Premium Underlay from QEP
Wild Silk by Abingdon Flooring
by Carpet Recycling UK
The “star” judges line-up (l to r): Chris Moffat, Wendy Adams, Laurance Bird, In month'snextissue... Look out for our full showcase feature on all the winners! Published
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Floorlink by Kellars
Invictus Parquet Click by Associated Weavers
Habberley by Victoria Carpets
Diamond Art tiles by Tapibel
Les Iconics by BerryAlloc
LayRed Stone Designs by Moduleo
Engineered Fibreboard by Lion Floor
Klaus Herringbone from QEP
Smart Brand Display Unitary from ACG
While residential sector revenue declined 5.0% in the period, the commercial sector increased 4.9% as it showed recovery from mainly COVID-19 related issues in the prior two years, with the ongoing summer months being an important trading period.
Due to the limited availability of non-Russian birch plywood, suppliers of engineered wood flooring products have reacted by limiting supply and increasing prices," said one leading supplier, Havwoods, in a note in their accounts filed last week.
In a statement to shareholders, Headlam said: "The financial performance in the period was pleasing given the economic environment and inflationary impact on consumer spending, with underlying profitability improved year on year. Revenue was only marginally below the prior year period, and commissioned specialist research indicates the Company improved its market share in the period."
Order backlog still boosting profits
And at 30 July 2022, the Group's order book was still at £71.7m – £28.8m higher than at the same point in pre-pandemic 2019.
are reportedly only willing to hold quotes for tender prices for 24 hours, with the uncertainty affecting contractors’ willingness to enter into certain contracts. Furniture makers and the construction industry have also been heavily affected by the birch plywood situation and a shortage of veneers.
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The flooring figures from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) compare with retail price inflation in the furniture sector generally running at 15%, marginally down on June's figures. Overall consumer price inflation across all sectors is now 10.1%, up nearly 1% on last month, driven mainly by increasing food and energy costs.
Carpet imports continue decline
Carpet imports into the UK have fallen for the fifth month in a row with volumes in June down 29% on this time last year
However, the group is pragmatic about the future. When compared to 2019, there is a 3.9% reduction in orders overall and the company said in its statement: "In recent months we have seen reduced in-store and online visitors resulting in a reduction in order levels, driven by the widely reported falling consumer confidence as a result of the cost of living pressures and economic uncertainty.
SCS, one of the U.K.'s largest flooring store chains, has reported profits ahead of market expectations and said orders had grown by 3.9% compared to 2021.
The statistics, compiled by the Furnishing Report from HMRC data, show Belgium carpet imports were 36% down on June 2021 while Turkish imports declined 32%.
Total revenue was £323.8 million (First half 2021: £329.9 million) for the six months ended June 30, with a 5.1% uplift in Continental Europe (France and The Netherlands) helping to offset a 2.9% decline in the UK related to weakness in the residential sector.
Engineered wood under pressure from war
"Most suppliers also investing in developing alternative constructions of plywood, such as poplar, beach and eucalyptus," it said. The situation only impacts part of Havwoods activities and the company said it was in a "very strong position in the market" as it has strong and long-lasting relationships with leading suppliers and is able to diversify its supply chain during the Somecrisis.suppliers
Manufacturer-led price increases helped offset operational cost inflation during the period, says Headlam. This, and the Company's continued focus on operational efficiency and cost control, led to an improved underlying profit before tax performance of £17.3 million (First half 2021: £16.7m).
Headlam hopeful despite sales slip
Carpet inflation eases, vinyl doesn't
Compiling the figures for the first half year as a whole, UK carpet imports are 15.7% down on volume compare to 2021 – with only January 2022 as a month of growth. But inflation means that despite that fall in quantity, the actual value over the last six months is virtually unchanged – up 0.1% in fact by value, compared to the first six months of 2021.
Engineered wood flooring is under pressure from the war in Ukraine with 80% of plywood used in its construction coming from Russia.
Birch dominates the market and there are few non-Russian suppliers. "Since the crisis in Ukraine, this supply has been severely impacted, including the loss of its FSC certification.
In its full-year trading update to shareholders, SCS said: "After a challenging 12 months, the Board is pleased to be announcing profit ahead of market expectations for the year ended July 2022. The Group's financial position remains robust, with cash at 30 July 2022 of £70.8m and no debt."
"We expect that low consumer confidence will continue to adversely impact the Group in full year 2023. However, the Group is in a strong position as we enter the new financial year, and strategic progress over the last 12 months means we are well positioned to take market share and maximise opportunities in a difficult environment," it said.
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Historically high levels of demand in the flooring and furniture sector are still working through order books to boost profits for retailers, even as the economy tightens.
Vinyl flooring inflation continues to run at much higher levels - around 17% - as this sector has been more impacted by supply chain issues and raw material costs, but this is showing signs of slowing down.
Headlam are hopeful for the future in their trading statement for 2022 so far, reporting improved profits despite a small slip in sales.
Retail inflation for carpets and rugs has started to fall - down 2% from last month to 4.9% for the year to July - the lowest level for 16 months.
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Stella Coyle, retail sales manager at Karndean Designflooring, said: “Whether your family includes individuals with neurodiversity, physical disabilities or older relatives with mobility or memory challenges, how you decorate your home can help everyone live as independently as possible now and in the future.”
“More than ever, our homes are multi-functional spaces that cater for different lifestyles and stages of life and we look for them to adapt with us as our family changes over the years,” explains Stella Coyle, national sales manager of Karndean Designflooring. She said: “Whether your family includes individuals with neurodiversity, physical disabilities or older relatives with mobility or memory challenges, how you decorate your home can help everyone live as independently as possible now and in the future.
“Opting for a flooring with an enhanced acoustic layer can help reduce noise within the home. Our Korlok, Van Gogh and new Knight Tile rigid core designs all have superior acoustic qualities and reduce noise transfer. Ideal for upstairs rooms and to install over existing uneven surfaces.
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“Designing your home for additional needs need not be obvious to visitors. By carefully arranging room layouts and selecting the right surfaces, a practical interior that meets the needs of everyone can also be beautiful.
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“For those with physical disabilities or mobility challenges, including wheelchair users, a non-slip flooring with a firm hard-wearing surface will help them move around confidently. Installing gentle ramps rather than steps will help them move around a home with different levels.
Karndean floors are designed to stand up to everything life can throw at it. In addition to authentic natural looks, Karndean floors come with a durable, waterproof surface that is easy to keep hygienically clean and good slip resistance. Visit karndean.com or follow @karndean_uk on Instagram
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“As our relatives age and live with chronic illness and reduced mobility, many families are meeting this challenge and supporting independence with multi-generational living. When it comes to choosing a floor that suits the needs of those less steady on their feet, it’s worth looking for a floor that has good slip resistance and is warm and comfortable underfoot.
“It is estimated that around 1 in 7 people in the UK are neurodivergent, including autism, ADHD, dyslexia and anxiety. Of course, everyone’s needs will be different but creating a space that is soothing and comforting will provide a home where everyone can feel safe. Consider calm neutral colour palettes with natural textures and avoid schemes that over-stimulate.
“For those living with dementia, a traditional style that is familiar to them and visual differentiation to help them identify which room they are in will help them navigate the home and avoid getting confused. Using a blend of complementary designs or different laying patterns in different rooms can help, while adding borders with design strips will help define the edges of a space.”
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With plenty on offer we’ve compiled a list of what’s on and what you need to be aware of ahead of the industry event of the year.
The much-anticipated final of the NICF Fitter of the Year 2022 will be taking place in the King’s Suite across the Sunday and Monday. With a cheque for £2000, winner’s trophy, and one year’s free NICF Master Fitter membership there is much at stake. Don’t miss this nail-biting competition as the 5 finalists put their carpet installation skills to the test.
Carpet Fitter of the Year 2022
There is so much to see and do at The Flooring Show, whether looking to discover the latest techniques, meet with new suppliers, or catch the finals of Fitter of the Year.
The full programme of demonstrations is shown on page 66..
Alongside the Fitter of the Year competition, the King’s Suite will also be hosting a feature celebrating the last 60 years of The Flooring Show. Featuring a history overview and photos from shows come and gone, visitors and exhibitors alike can network and celebrate both the past and the future of flooring.
See www.theflooringshow.com for more details and to register in advance and all visitors should see our VISITOR CHECKLIST ON PAGE 66.
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“The Flooring Show 2022 will be a celebratory affair, as we mark 60 years of this market leading event. It’s an extraordinary milestone that we look forward to celebrating with exhibitors and visitors in Harrogate this September for what promises to be three days of business and innovation.” Alex Butler, event director of The Flooring Show.
UNMISSABLE SHOW HIGHLIGHTS FOR 2022
Demo Zone
The Wool Trends Centre
Head to Hall B across the three days to watch live demonstrations and learn new techniques from those who know! Run by the Flooring Industry Training Association (FITA) and supported by the Contract Flooring Association (CFA) and National Institute of Carpet & Floorlayers (NICF), you can find out all about the latest innovations sweeping the industry by storm and discover how they can help transform your business.
The Campaign for Wool and British Wool will again be bringing the Wool Trends Centre to life with their theme ‘Why Wool Carpet Matters’. Visitors will be able to explore a maze of 100 A-Maze-ing wool carpet samples supplied by exhibitors. Along with storyboards and a free magazine, visitors can find out for themselves why wool carpet matters and what our woolchampioning exhibitors have on offer within their latest ranges.
Celebrating 60 Years
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• Spotnails Ltd B46
• Tover Srl B10
• The Vintage & Modern Rug Company M51
• Axminster Carpets C40
• Roomvo C31
• Kronospan C22a
• UK Display Stands M59
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• YTD Ltd C16
• Computers for Flooring A31
• Lifestyle Floors B29/55
• Nurteks M25
• Off the Loom Ltd B17
• Likewise Floors M28
• Mink Teks C62
• Associated Weavers M19
• Packexe Ltd B61
• Condor Grass A32
• Gekko Flooring Adhesive M7
• Jaspa Woven Limited B17
• SEBO (UK) Ltd C66
• Smart Tuft N.V M48
• Footfall Flooring Ltd C58
• NICF Demo Zone B
• The Stocklists A35
• Invictus Flooring M14
• Ozerdem C44
• Perincheril Rubbers A30
• M N Floor Training Ltd B7
• QEP Co UK Ltd B9
• Strata Sales Ltd C37
The Billiard Room, Majestic Hotel
• Cavalier Carpets Ltd C32
• Millennium Weavers Europe A11
• S M G the National Furnishing Group A40
• FITA Demo Zone B
• Fells Carpets Ltd A8
• Gooch Oriental Carpets Whafdale Suite, St, George Hotel
• Green Triangle UK Ltd C20
• Carpenters Limited C14
• Manx Tomkinson C42
• Polat Iplik Textiles C64
• Eva Life C21
• Victoria Carpets & Design Floors A20
• WoolSafe C1/2
Exhibitors List 2022
• ANTA Scotland Ltd M5
• Bostik Limited B24
• Floorify C60A
• Carpetline Direct A9
• Classis Carpets & Infinity Grass
• Alanur Home C26
• Innov8 Samples & Merchandising Ltd A44
• Betap The Regency Room, Majectic Hotel
• Riviera Home UK C34
• Satra Technology Centre M9
• Uzin & Wolff Tools B15
• Baglinox B11
The Flooring Show, Harrogate, is the only national flooring event which is open to all and represents an unrivalled networking opportunity for the trade.
• T E Displays UK Ltd M46
• Condor Carpets NV
• Tomorrow’s Contract Floors B56
• Kellars Limited A17
• Isik Kadife M60
• Corkart C22
• Ideal Dog & Duck Lounge, St George Hotel
• Novostrat Ltd B4
• Ulster Carpets Ltd C33
• CFJ/CFA B14
• Curtain Express B43
• Finsa UK B38
• Kingsmead Carpets C28
• Q A Flooring Solutions Limited B26
• Balta Group C30
• McAlpine Kneepads B43a
• CMS Danskin B50
• LX Hausys A38
• Oneflor UK B41
• Brockway Carpets Ltd C8
• Kenburn Carpet Crusher C60
• Penthouse Carpets Ltd C7
• US Floors International LLC M35
• Verona B39
• Elliott Anti-Slip M58
• Wood Connexions Ltd C57
• Rama Carpets Ltd C35
• Abingdon Flooring Ltd A5
• Interfloor Limited B22
• Ball & Young Limited M27
• Hugh Mackay & Q Floors A33
• Carpet Runners UK M63
• Treeven Sp.z.o.o B40
• Tuskbond UK M12
• Westex Carpets C41
• Stauf Adhesives Ltd B54
• Fitter of the Year The King's Suite
• Confetti Carpets M52
• Tramex Limited B8
• BMK Flooring C55
• BerryAlloc B27/57
• Floorwise The King's Suite, K2
• HFD Scotland B58
• Lano N.V. M24
• Campen Machinery A/S C67
• Supreme Rugs (UK) Ltd M1
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• Oriental Weavers C38
• MasterPiece Systems Ltd C76
• KC-CP Ltd The King's Suite, K10
• Texfelt Ltd C9
• Brintons C71
• Tarkett Limited B64
• Decora S A C56
• TheGaziflexClub Room, St George Hotel
• V4 Wood Flooring A3
• Cormar A28
• Egger (UK) Ltd B47
• The WP Group C59
• Stain-Shield Ltd B5
• Saint-Gobain Weber B63
• Woodland Floors Ld C17
Harrogate
• Stairrods (UK) Ltd B42
• Carpet Recycling UK A45
• Kährs UK C10
• Habit Bespoke Wood Flooring B62
• Onal Int'l Trade C23
• Sonnix B53
• Unifloor BV B20
• ETF Machinefabriek B.V C15
• Genesis Global Systems Limited B6
• British Wool C70
• Measure Square Ltd C18
• Stroolmount (UK) Ltd B44
• The Ultimate Home Living Group A37
• Adam Carpets Ltd C69
• Filpa Packaging & Foreign Trade Co. A1
• Furlong Flooring A22/36
• Metro Group M53
• F Ball & Co Ltd B1
• Tremco CPG UK Ltd B45
• Verhoek Europe C65
• Hadfields C74
• Quantum Flooring Solutions B12
• Visualsoft Ltd The King's Suite, K4
The Drawing Room, St George Hotel
• Yuseal Ltd M4
• Project Floors C12
• Associated Carpet Group C11
• Hanson Plywood Ltd B16
• Rana Hasir C72
• Independent Flooring Group C61
• Barrettine Product Ltd B51
• Flokser Textiles C3
• Envy & TLC Flooring B60
• Floors N Carpets M36
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Jon Richardson Group Development Manager Mobile: 07873 223144 Email: jon@acgcarpets.com
For more information please contact ACG on: 01942 825520 or visit www.acgcarpets.com
When offered something that sounds too good to be true, you would be right to ask –CATCH?
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ACG is run solely for the benefit of its members and not for profit, unlike other groups. By continuing to strengthen the membership we reaffirm our partnership commitment with the industries major suppliers, cementing our trading relationships.
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The group is very transparent regarding rebates earned by its members. Therefore, rather than accumulate these in house and then redistribute them to member stores, ACG insists that rebates are paid by the supplier direct to the member.
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ACG has its own very successful Smart Choice brand and unitary, but it is not a condition that members have to embrace it. However, it is becoming more and more relevant, as it allows members to maximise margin whilst protecting their sale against the annoyance of high street, online and man in a van price comparison.
Do I have to order my products through the group?
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No. You continue to place orders directly with suppliers and your relationship with them remains unchanged. You do not have to alter any of your current inhouse routines.
ACG is non-intrusive and does not dictate in any way how you run your business. We purposely shy away from corporate policies in order to retain an approachable and friendly demeanor. The majority of our members are in fact, independently run family stores.
We don’t want to lose our independence as we pride ourselves on being a family run change my showroom to group branded products?
To summarise, a retailer should never be worse off by becoming a member of the Associated Carpet Group. The group provides many initiatives and benefits from which the member selects the ones that suit their business best. ACG is confident that you will receive the best returns for your business against your subscription “Where’sinvestment.the catch you ask?” I can honestly say there isn’t one!
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With all products made in the UK, and 100% recyclable, Carpenter is committed to making our world more comfortable, safe and healthy.
Visitors to the Bostik stand will have the opportunity to meet representatives of Bostik’s technical services department, which offers advice and specifications, as well as on-site support for flooring projects.
Hall B Stand 24 • +44 (0)1785 272 625 • www.bostik-profloor.co.uk
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Carpenter is proud to be back at Harrogate in 2022, showcasing its full underlay product range. These ultra-durable, high quality products help make carpet soft, luxurious and resilient, and make all the difference to how carpet feels. Carpenter produce a range of top quality carpet underlay designed to help reduce impact noise and insulate floors.
Ball & Young Leading the sustainability agenda
The team look forward to welcoming customers on stand C14, where samples of their ranges will be available.
Fitter of the Year
Sustainability sits at the heart of Ball & Young’s activities and last year the company were recognised for these credentials with the award of a silver rating under the prestigious Ecovadis scheme. Ecovadis is the world’s most trusted provider of business sustainability ratings and this recognition is unique within the sector. Ball & Young has just won a Flooring Innovaton Award 2022 for this achievement. New product innovation reflects the ESG aims. For example, 100% of the foam used in the manufacture of Cloud 9, and all Ball & Young PU underlay, is derived from excess trim from a known source. Plus, there is zero waste which means this Brand Leader range of underlays saves thousands of tonnes going to landfill.
Bostik is once again proud to be sponsoring the NICF Fitter of the Year competition, which will conclude at The Flooring Show. The winner will receive a cheque for £2000, a winner’s trophy, and a number of other prizes including a selection of tools and one year’s free NICF Master Fitter membership.
Bostik Expert advice
As always, a warm welcome awaits you on the Ball and Young stand and they look forward to discussing their commitment to sustainability and sharing information on how they can help you spread the environmental message to your customers.
Hall C Stand 14 • 01457 861141 • www.carpenterunderlay.co.uk
Carpenter Bringing comfort to your life
Experts will be available throughout the three days to discuss the company’s flexible, modular training programme, which is available at either Bostik’s state-of-the-art training facility in Stafford or the customers’ premises, and is suitable for flooring professionals of all skill levels. The Bostik Academy training centre offers a mix of blended learning, including hands on practical training as well as interactive seminars and live stream webinars.
Ball & Young’s ambition is to lead the ESG agenda within the industry – it sees operating more sustainably, being a more vital partner in its communities, and improving as an employer as good for customers, employees, and everyone who interacts with the business.
Carpenter underlay is also used in cruise ships and marine applications, care homes, offices and many other places, as well as suiting all domestic residential needs.
Hall M Stand 27 • 01536 200502 • www.underlay.com
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The Kenburn Carpet Crusher will be back again highlighting the financial and environmental benefits for recycling new and uplifted carpet and underlay waste. Having exhibited every year since 2014, The Flooring Show provides the ideal opportunity to meet up again with its customers who have great pleasure in visiting the stand to let Kenburn know how much money it's saved them and how their sales conversion targets have improved since implementing an environmentally friendly recycling initiative.
BerryAlloc is bringing its high pressure floors, luxury vinyl tiles and planks, wood and laminate floors, and wall panels to The Flooring Show as it looks to build on its UK market presence.
With new products, consistent quality and faster service, Balta is back and ready to reassert itself on the UK residential carpet scene.
Hall C Stand 30 • (0)56 62 22 11 • broadloom@baltagroup.com
Balta will be using The Flooring Show to reinvigorate the Made in Heaven polyester collection, including launching Cosmic and Eclipse. It will also mark the revival of the Woolmaster by Balta collection , kicking off with the next generation Prestige Twist, the quality wool-rich 50oz twist in a palette of vibrant colours. With wool carpet enjoying a resurgence, the relaunch of Woolmaster is well-timed, ensuring retailers can offer customers a classic wool carpet in a modern palette.
Scott Arundell, sales director UK, explains; “We’ve experienced a solid period of growth over the last few years and in that time we have established excellent relationships with retailers across the UK. In that time, we’ve also worked hard to improve the UK availability of our products, establishing partnerships to make sure floors are readily available."
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Hall C Stand 60 • 01727 844988 • www.kenburn.co.uk
Under the new ownership of Victoria plc, Balta benefits from much-improved service levels without compromising its long-held reputation for value throughout its carpet collections. Now able to benefit from high levels of UK stock and nationwide distribution through the Alliance network, Balta customers can receive the most popular carpets next day.
BerryAlloc Exhibiting innovation
A show highlight will be Les Iconics, BerryAlloc’s new wood floor that lets you pick from an aged or rustic finish in a range of tones, as well as herringbone and chevron laying patterns in a natural oiled oak. To master the looks available in Les Iconics, BerryAlloc has taken traditional hand-applied aging techniques and translated them into modern machine production. The result is a parquet floor that has all the character and charm of aged oak.
Hall B Stands 27+57 • www.berryalloc.com
Balta is back, and better than ever
The show will also be home to new launches across Balta’s ever-popular StainSafe collection with Pinnacle, high-quality twist, and Majestic Saxony. One of Balta’s most enduring StainSafe ranges, Noble, will also be shown in a refreshed collection of hotly anticipated colours for 2023.
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Kenburn Carpet Crusher Flooring industry eco warriors
BerryAlloc will also be bringing its Pure – featuring the innovative DreamClick installation system – and Spirit luxury vinyl tiles & planks, as well as its Ocean+ water-resistant and Chateau herringbone laminate floors. Its high pressure floors range will be an unmissable highlight at this year’s event. It’s the company’s answer to flooring for commercial environments, offering the look of wood but with the durability and ease of maintenance that makes it a superb choice for high traffic locations.
THE STOCKLISTS August 2022 49 thanofreductionExcellentsoundnoless21dB acoustic, fast track floor prep system for all resilient floor coverings! UK Sales: 07881 451 www.unifloor-underlay.com682 EXPERTS IN SUBFLOOR SOLUTIONS • Fast track subfloor preparation • Reduces installation time and costs • Instant floor levelling • Superb smooth finish • For the immediate glue-down of vinyl, vinyl sheets, LVT, linoleum, cork, rubber, carpet, etc. • Overcomes many substrate problems
CRUK Flooring sector builds on sustainability
With a sense of authenticity, warmth and modernity, this new wood flooring collection pays homage to timeless Scandinavian design. With the help of their extensive archives in Sweden, documenting over 160 years of history in wood flooring, Kährs travelled back in time to find six timeless designs to bring back to the 21st century.
With a sense of authenticity, warmth and modernity, this new wood flooring collection pays homage to timeless Scandinavian design. With the help of their extensive archives in Sweden, documenting over 160 years of history in wood flooring, Kährs found six timeless designs to introduce to the 21st century.
Inspired by the past. Designed for the future.
Kährs UK for more information: www.kahrs.com | sales@kahrs.com | 023 9245 3045
All six floors feature unique stains and warm, silky colours, inspired by flooring trends seen between the 1940s and 70s, while the Ultra-Matt Lacquer gives the appearance of untreated, natural wood.
Abingdon Flooring will be revealing the results of its research into future trends at this year’s The Flooring Show as it presents new ranges across its family of carpets.
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To celebrate this milestone, Kährs will present Beyond Retro, a brand-new collection of oak floors featuring a unique combination of traditional and modern colours, textures, and designs.
With research showing that consumers no longer shy away from making bolder style choices in the home, Abingdon Flooring’s stand at The National Flooring Show will be awash with colour. The consumer survey also revealed that we are at the beginning of a resurgence in the demand for natural fibres, so visiting retailers will also be able to find brand-new styles in the British manufacturer’s 100 per cent wool and wool-blend collections.
For those particular about their colour, StainFree Caress and StainFree Finesse will be on show. In a gorgeous palette of tones, covering shades from pale beige and grey through to rich, statement making hues; these carpets are perfect for stores looking to get in on the move towards colour. Practical, hard-wearing and excellent value; they balance luxury and affordability through the home.
Carpet Recycling UK (CRUK) is inviting the sector to build on collaborative momentum and act to reduce textile flooring waste and resource usage ahead of any potential changes to UK legislation such as Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR).
Adnan Zeb-Khan, CRUK Scheme Manager says: “Over the past year, we’ve recognised clear interest from the manufacturing sector in collaborating with our 119-strong network with a view to preparing for a potential future policy change where an Extended Producer Responsibility (EPR) scheme could be a reality.
As the demand for natural qualities rises, there’s no doubt that we’ll see a return in popularity for classic ‘natural’ looks such as Berber. Fortunately, Abingdon Flooring is ahead of the curve with Wild Silk – on display at The Flooring Show. Made from luxurious and stain-resistant polyester, Wild Silk captures the style’s flecked look thanks to a clever production technique which recreates the natural variations found in traditional Berber carpets. Each of Wild Silk’s 12 colours have been chosen to tie in with key-colour trends for the years ahead, so the carpet has a match for almost any interior style.
Hall C Stand 10 • 02392 453 045 • sales@kahrs.com
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Hall A Stand 45 • 0161 440 www.carpetrecyclinguk.com8325
Unique stains and warm, silky colours, inspired by flooring trends seen between the 1940s and 70s, give the floors in the collection their nostalgic appearance. The invisible Ultra-Matt Lacquer finish protects the floors from wear and tear while enhancing the natural beauty of the wood. A Woodloc 5S joint guarantees a quick and easy installation.
Abingdon Future trends go bold
Hall A Stand 5 • 01274 655 694 • www.abingdonflooring.co.uk
Kährs Inspired by the past. Designed for the future
This year, Kährs is celebrating a milestone in flooring history: It has been 80 years since Kährs was awarded the patent for the engineered lamella parquet flooring, an innovation that revolutionized the wood flooring industry.
“While carpet and textile flooring are not on the immediate EPR agenda for Government policy makers, we are encouraging companies to be ahead of the curve and work together with a shared interest to make potential EPR policies relevant and as fair as possible. We have the opportunity to help shape any forthcoming schemes and perhaps even develop our own code of practice policies to reduce any impact on the sector going forward.”
The not-for-profit association is urging manufacturers, flooring companies and recyclers to engage with its network to collaborate in putting sustainable processes in place that minimise waste, save on costs and keep resources in the supply chain longer. The aim is to consider reuse and recycling at the design stages and produce products for the circular economy and to implement processes to retrieve them for recycling.
51THE STOCKLISTS September 2022 IT MAKES MORE SENSE TO MAKE IT MODULEO ® The a ordable choice in luxury vinyl flooring, Moduleo ® o er an impressive and inspiring choice of designs and colours. Providing the style, durability and ease of maintenance customers want plus the extensive support retailers value and appreciate, choosing Moduleo ® makes a lot of sense all round. Discover more at moduleo.co.uk want retailers value MORE DESIGNS MORE COLOURS MORE AFFORDABLE
Riviera is very excited to be exhibiting for the first time at the Harrogate Flooring Show 2022 where they will be introducing seven exciting new ranges all displayed on the latest class-leading multi display unit incorporating its brand-new premium branding.
Verona, a leading distributor of flooring, tiles, mosaics and outdoor porcelain is set to return to The Flooring Show this Autumn.
Hall B Stand 1 • 01538 361633 • www.f-ball.com
F. Ball Celebrating innovation
Visitors to the F. Ball stand will be able to watch live demonstrations featuring Stopgap 1500 AquaPro, alongside other fast-track floor preparation products, Stopgap Micro Rapid and Styccobond F58 PLUS. These will be delivered by F. Ball’s head of training plus experts from the company’s technical service department on the stand’s live demonstration area.
Balta is building on key collections such as Gala, Noble, Satino and Eternity as well as launching Made in Heaven polyester ranges again and bringing back natural fibre qualities under Woolmaster. "What we have always been doing, we will do more of and do it better!” says Balta.
Stroolmount can also avoid back pain by moving flooring simply, swiftly and safely.
Hall A Stand 28 • 01204 881234 • www.cormarcarpets.co.uk
Hall C Stand 34 • 01299 871446 • www.rivierahomeuk.com
AW Rising to the challenge
Hall M Stand 14,19 • 01422 www.associated-weavers.com431100
F. Ball and Co. Ltd. will use this year’s Flooring Show to debut Stopgap 1500 AquaPro; the next-generation of water-mix smoothing underlayments.
Balta Building up
Fitter of the Year Grand Finals
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The company will be unveiling new additions to the SPC collection including striking herringbone formats and playful patterns, both of which bring innovative new designs to the flooring market and provide retailers with an ever-increasing range of trend-led flooring options.
With luxury vinyl flooring, carpet tiles and wall-to-wall carpet, Associated Weavers is now also determined to become a trustworthy name in commercial flooring.
Hall C Stand 11 • 01942 825520 • www.acgcarpets.com
ACG Maximum returns
Associated Weavers (AW) is one of the leading European manufacturers of tufted wallto-wall carpet and a challenger to be reckoned with in the world of luxury vinyl flooring.
ACG are a national buying group that combines members purchasing power to negotiate the best possible trading terms, rebates and business support services within the industry.
Protect your flooring, your business and your health with award-winning products from Stroolmount. The company will show how their products can safeguard flooring from increasing wear and tear as more people work from home and save £1000s in repair bills or costly insurance claims.
“Our philosophy is simple, if you place your business with the main industry suppliers, you should recover your subscription cost, earn additional rebates and generate more margin for your business on an annual basis,” says ACG.
Stroolmount Extra sales
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Verona Investing in SPC
Hall B Stand 39 • 0113 244 4984 • www.veronagroup.co.uk
Cormar British and best
Five fitters have progressed to the finals this year for what promises to be a very hard-fought competition. The winner will receive some great prizes including £2000 cash, a selection of tools, NICF Master Fitter membership free for one year plus the winner’s trophy. Come along to the Fitter of the Year stand in the King’s Suite and support the finalists on Sunday 18 and Monday 19 and 20 September. The prize giving ceremony to announce the winner takes place on the stand at 4pm on Monday 19 958
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Hall C Stand 30 • +32 (0)56 62 22 11 • www.balta-carpets.com
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Balta, established in 1964 and part of the Victoria plc group since April 2022, is delighted to showcase several new carpet ranges at The Flooring Show. It has been busier than ever to refresh the product offer.
Cormar is delighted to return to The Flooring Show with not only a selection of enticing new ranges such as the luxurious deep-pile carpet, Riva, but will also be displaying their recently relaunched Apollo Plus range – a firm favourite in family homes for over a decade.
Riviera Home Naturally luxurious
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Riviera Home (UK) Ltd are a highly respected family-owned textile manufacturer producing distinctive premium luxury handwoven and tufted broadloom carpets offering high-end retailers something a little bit different.
Alongside Cormar’s latest easy clean launch and an exciting new range being introduced this August, Cormar will also be unveiling a brand-new range which will be launched over the Autumn.
Hall B Stand 44 • 01942 271271 • www.stroolmount.co.uk
53THE STOCKLISTS September 2022 stand b27 & b57. momentsCelebrate of joy with us. Visit us at The Flooring Show. Celebrate innovations from BerryAlloc® and find out how our floors and walls are made for life’s moments. We’re at The Flooring Show with our high pressure floors, vinyl, laminate and parquet floors, including a preview of our new laminate coming in 2023. Discover our collections and immerse in our experiences: • Laminate : Ocean+ & Chateau • High pressure floors: Original, Grand Avenue & Grand Majestic • Vinyl planks & tiles: Pure & Spirit • Parquet: Les Essentiels, Les Exclusifs and Les Iconics • Walls : Wall&Water and Kitchen Wall Demo
Hall C Stand 6 • 0118 932 3832 • www.smg-group.co.uk
Ultimate Home Living offers a comprehensive collection of rugs from entry level polypropylenes to hand knotted 100% wool Bokhara’s, covering the needs of all independent specialists, multiple retailers, online professionals, and interior designers, thus leading to successful and profitable working relationships.
With Condor's many years of experience in this ever challenging field, Condor Grass are convinced they have a collection that can cover all your artificial grass needs and contribute to your success in this exciting market.
Condor Grass Knowledge and success
Tredaire Premier brings together a collection of their bestsellers, upgraded and redesigned to provide superior results and has generated a considerable amount of interest since its launch in May. The collection includes Dreamwalk, Softwalk, Sensation, Ambience, Palladium, Chromium, Imperium and Titanium.
Condor Grass are one of the largest whitelabel manufacturers in the world of high-end artificial grass solutions, for every artificial grass application. Landscaping, multi-purpose, leisure, play areas can all be covered by a product from the Condor Grass portfolio.
MasterPiece Do more
Hall A Stand 37 • 0161 339 2148 • www.ultimatehomeliving.com
SMG Making independents stronger
Since 1755, Axminster Carpets are proud to be a leading supplier of sustainable, woven carpet in the UK. Its British origins remain at its core; from sourcing to weaving. The finest raw materials are selected from within the UK, allowing Axminster to closely oversee quality and care, whilst supporting local British farming.
Kellars are back again with their fourth attendance at The Flooring Show in Harrogate. With additional products, improved branding, upgraded stand designs, new point of sale, and inspiring ideas, they cannot wait for the 2022 show to commence.
Kellars Inspiring ideas
As well as being the ‘go-to’ software for measuring, planning and estimating, newly added functions include a facility to capture ‘in store’ sales: a diary to schedule fittings and estimator visits; and the ability to take photos on-site and attach these to rooms, with explanation.
Kellars' six brands; Centicus, Forma, Octavian, Allora, Floorlink and Novoturf are always developing, and they are excited to show you how they have been working on behind the scenes.
Hall A Stand 20 • 01562 749300 • www.myvictoria.co.uk
Axminster Carpets British at its core
MasterPiece Cloud runs on Android, Ipad, Windows or Mac, to suit both the on-site estimator and in-store operations. It is really easy to pick up and run with, via 60 minute ‘hands-on’ familiarisation over the phone.
Ultimate Home Living The right rugs
SMG has something for every retailer, large or small, long established or just starting out. Members run their business as they see fit but gain advantage from the most comprehensive package of benefits available.
Independent retailers join SMG as the Group guarantees that members can retain their complete independence while at the same time benefitting from preferential discounts, rebate schemes and promotions from a comprehensive range of Approved Suppliers. Members can also access products from any Approved Supplier via their Central Purchasing Scheme, even without a direct account.
Interfloor will be bringing an exciting new offering to The Flooring Show in the form of Tredaire Premier – their new range of luxury PU underlay.
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Hall A Stand 32 • +31 38 477 89 11 • www.condorgrass.com
I Hall B Stand 22 • 01706 238810 • www.interfloor.com
Hall Stand 17 • 0161 443 0970 •
James Caldwell, Sales Director comment: ‘Yet again, we’ve been working hard to update some of the older ranges that needed reinvigorating. Strathmore, our popular heathered twist will be getting a new pallet inspired by fauna and flora of the surrounding Scottish countryside. We also have some exciting new editions to our carpet collections including the introduction of Tudor Coordinates. A selection of 20 shades from our recently launched Tudor Twist range, plus four brand new stripe designs making them perfect for creating a feature in any room or staircase.”
Wool carries a host of benefits from environmental to personal. Natural, renewable, and biodegradable, wool carpets absorb VOCs and aid in supporting healthier living. Axminster Carpets will be launching new statement woven to order Axminster collections inspired by latest consumer trends. The new designs will be showcased on bespoke point of sale.
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Hall C Stand 67 • 07789 262175 • www.masterpiece-system.com
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premier White scrim layer for improved feel High-spec Premier printed backing 100% recycled foam Lamination film White laminationfilm Premium carpet underlay ...with a difference you can feel
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Victoria Innovating and invigorating
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With over 50 years’ experience specific to the rug industry within the UK, Ultimate Home Living and its strategic partners in all the major rug producing areas of the world are perfectly positioned to bring you the product you need at the right price backed by an administration team to manage your account with ease and speed.
The team from Victoria promise there will be plenty to see with three new ranges and twocolour refreshes to see.
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The Reading Room, Majestic Hotel +31 (0)38 386 1060 • www.betap.com www.betap.com
Hall M Stand 53 • 07753 496966 • www.carpet1st.co.uk
Metro Group The original and best
Penthouse Carpets Textiles heritage
Betap is delighted to be returning to The Flooring Show on the 60th anniversary of the exhibition.
PREVIEW SNAPSHOTS – see our August issue for full details
In addition to new colours in the highly successful Stain-less Distinctions & Serenity ranges, Cavalier will be unveiling its brand new ‘Snowdon’, a stunning new twist, made using premium white New Zealand wool yarns. Snowdon offers a refined approach to the heather market, with a subtle and crisp looking colour palette, with a choice of 4 & 5m in a luxurious 55oz quality. As usual, Cavalier will also be presenting a host of other exciting new product developments.
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Cavalier Carpets Family values
Verhoek Europe has its own independent rolls network in the UK, consisting of two depots and three satellite depots, all equipped for transport and storage of rolls for carpets, vinyl or artificial grass.
The multi-award-winning Metro Group was formed by retailers for retailers in 1979. Members retain 100% of their independence but will improve their profitability by supporting group suppliers.
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There is the option of 200+ top-quality own label Carpet1st ranges and a unique, bespoke Merchandising Service. Members can also order through a Central Order Service from group suppliers they do not deal with. There is a range of other services like phone, broadband and credit card deals. A fantastic range of group stands is available if you want to personalise your business. Everything the group provides is optional, you decide because it is your business.
They offer a twice-weekly service to all mainland UK postcodes. The UK network runs independently but is backed up by a fleet of European vehicles delivering roll products in the UK. The 70 trucks and trailers are specially built for delivering rolls.
As part of the Touch Down concept, Fascination (pictured left), a very successful Lano range, is recoloured, and Serenade is relaunched with an ‘out of the ordinary’ but very fashionable colour range Also, look out for SmartStrand - still ‘the world’s most forgiving carpet’ – with an original presentation, and new ranges in the X-A Touch of Luxury collection.
Alongside Hugh Mackay’s exciting Durham Tweed launch and the flagship Durham Twist re-colouring in its wool ranges, another ‘new for 22’ range will enjoy the spotlight at the show.
Prestige brings a premium feel to an affordable priced range, and has a palette of 16 fashionable shades, featuring popular tonal greys and some exciting new colours, as colour is very much the theme for Hugh Mackay this year.
Hall A Stand 33 • 01429 892555 www.hughmackay.co.uk
NICF Installation excellence
Verhoek Reaching out across the UK
Penthouse Carpets has been a part of Britain’s rich textiles heritage since 1972. They are incredibly proud of what they do, because each employee owns a part of the company.
The National Institute of Carpet and Floorlayers (NICF) is the home of professionals working in the domestic flooring trade. It is a highly respected organisation within the domestic flooring industry and is active in promoting the skilled floorlayer.
Hall M Stand 24 • +32 56 654000 • www.lano.com
Lano Carpets Lots to look out for
Lano has lots to grab the attention of visitors to the flooring show with a host of new developments and established best sellers.
As a second generation British family owned business, Cavalier's commitment to quality, product knowledge and building lasting relationships remains key.
Hall B Demo Area • 0115 958 3077 • www.nicfltd.org.uk
Hall C Stand 32 • 01254 268 000 • www.cavaliercarpets.co.uk
PERTHDONCASTER
"We all know our success depends on our customers being as happy with our carpets as we are," says Penthouse. "We’re passionate about designing and crafting beautiful high quality floor covering that sets the benchmark for style, comfort and durability."
Hall C Stand 65 • +31(0)38 385 1111 • www.verhoek-group.com steve.apsey@verhoek-europe.comappointment.
Harrogate
Hall C Stand 7 • 01706 639866 • www.penthousecarpets.co.uk
The aims of the NICF are to promote excellence and ethical practice in domestic installations; promote understanding and awareness of the British Standards Codes of Practice for the installation of floorcovering and promote assurance of quality of workmanship to the general public.
Classics and colour
Colour-wise new beiges and accent shades will complement on-trend greys to create new colour palettes in readiness for 2023 and beyond.
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Innovations and new collections such as the Sandringham Saxony, the new Big 4 loop pile collection, and a fresh heavy-felt-back saxony will be unveiled and sit alongside proven best-selling classics.
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58 THE STOCKLISTS September 2022 Harrogate GUIDEHall A Abingdon Flooring Ltd A5 Carpet Recycling UK A45 Carpetline Direct A9 Computers for Flooring A31 Condor Grass A32 Cormar A28 Fells Carpets Ltd A8 Filpa Packaging & Foreign Trade Co. A1 Furlong Flooring A22/36 Hugh Mackay & Q Floors A33 Innov8 Samples & Merchandising Ltd A44 Kellars Limited A17 LX Hausys A38 Millennium Weavers Europe A11 Perincheril Rubbers A30 S M G the National Furnishing Group A40 The Stocklists A35 The Ultimate Home Living Group A37 V4 Wood Flooring A3 Victoria Carpets & Design Floors A20 Stand A20 01562 www.myvictoria.co.uk749300 Stand A40 Mike www.smg-group.co.ukinfo@smg-group.co.ukReed Stand A28 01204 portal.cormarcarpets.co.uk881234 Stand A17 0161 443 sales@kellars.co.uk0970www.kellars.co.uk Stand A22/36 01772 696787 www.furlongflooring.co.uk Stand A8 Carl Cummings – 07793 www.fellscarpets.co.uk883241 A1 A3 A4 A28 A45 A44 A36A37A38A40 A33A35 To Hall B HallA VisitorEntrance A30A31 A25 A22 A20 A17A5 A8 A9 A11 Stand A33 01429 sales@hughmackay.co.uk892555www.hughmackay.co.uk Stand A5 www.abingdonflooring.co.uk Stand A32 +31 38 477 89 www.condorgrass.cominfo@condorgrass.com11 Stand A37 0161 339 sales@ultimatehomeliving.com2148www.ultimatehomeliving.com
Riva by
Soft deep pile, bleach cleanable carpet in a range of 16 plain shades. Cosy and luxuriously soft, Riva is made from 100% Excellon – a polypropylene fibre renowned for its stain resistance and hardwearing properties.
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Bostik Limited B24 CFJ/CFA B14 CMS Danskin B50
Hanson Plywood Ltd B16
Envy & TLC Flooring B60 F Ball & Co Ltd B1 Finsa UK B38
Quantum Flooring Solutions B12 Saint-Gobain Weber B63 Sonnix B53
Tramex Limited B8 Treeven Sp.z.o.o B40 Tremco CPG UK Ltd B45
M N Floor Training Ltd B7 McAlpine Kneepads B43a Novostrat Ltd B4
Stand B39 www.veronagroup.co.uk B24 www.bostik.com
Stain-Shield Ltd B5 Stairrods (UK) Ltd B42
HarrogateHall
Lifestyle Floors B29/55
Tomorrow’s Contract Floors B56
Genesis Global Systems Limited B6 Habit Bespoke Wood Flooring B62
B1 B62B61B63 B4 B8B7B6 B9 B11B10 B12 B14 B15 B50B20 B47B48B52 B46 B45 B40 B41B29B60 B58 B57 B56 B53 B27 B39B38 Demo Zone Demo Store To Hall A HallTo C To Hall C B55 B22 B44B43 B43a B5 B26 B24 B17 B16B42 Stand B27/57 www.berryalloc.com Stand
Stand B44 sales@stroolmount.co.uk www.Stroolmount.co.uk
www.uzin-utz.com
Barrettine Product Ltd B51 BerryAlloc B27/57
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Stand B15
QA Flooring Solutions Limited B26 QEP Co UK Ltd B9
HFD Scotland B58
Baglinox B11
Uzin & Wolff Tools B15 Verona B39 B14
Stand B20
Tarkett Limited B64
Stand B1 01538 www.f-ball.com361633
www.unifloor-underlay.com
Spotnails Ltd B46
Unifloor BV B20
Stroolmount (UK) Ltd B44
Stauf Adhesives Ltd B54
Curtain Express B43 Egger (UK) Ltd B47
Jaspa Woven Limited B17
Off the Loom Ltd B17
Stand
Oneflor UK B41 Packexe Ltd B61
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61THE STOCKLISTS September 2022 Cavalier Carpets Quality carpets, from our family to yours. salesmeetwww.cavaliercarpets.co.ukSara...administrator,withusforsixteenyears,greatwithcustomersandlovescrisps!Stand B22 01706 238810 sales@interfloor.comwww.interfloor.com national institute of carpet & floorlayers Demo Zone B Demo Zone B 0115 950 6836 www.fita.co.uk OUTSIDE THE HALLS... Betap The Regency Room, Majestic Hotel Classis Carpets & Infinity Grass The Billiard Room, Majestic Hotel Condor Carpets NV The Drawing Room, St George Hotel Fitter of the Year (FITA) The King's Suite Flooring Industry Training Association Demo Zone Gaziflex The Club Room, St George Hotel Gooch Oriental Carpets Wharfdale Suite, St George Hotel Ideal Dog & Duck Lounge, St George Hotel KC-CP Ltd The King's Suite National Institute of Carpet & Flloorlayers (NICF) Demo Zone Visualsoft Ltd The King's Suite Kings Suite 0115 958 3077 www.nicfltd.org.uk/FOTYCompetition/
British Wool C70
Eva Life C21
62 THE STOCKLISTS September 2022 Harrogate GUIDEHall C OPENING TIMES 2022 Sunday 18th September: 9.30am – 5.30pm Monday 19th September: 9.30am 5.30pm Tuesday 20st September: 9.30am – 3.00pm Demonstration areas are located in Hall B. See page 66 for details and timings of seminars andStanddemonstrations.C1101942 www.acgcarpets.com825520 Stand C69 www.adamcarpets.com Stand C7 01706 www.penthousecarpets.co.uk639866 Stand C30 +32 (0)56/622.211 www.balta-carpets.com Stand C40 01297 www.axminstercarpets.uk335333 Stand C10 www.kahrs.com C3C35 C34 C36 C71C40C72 C69C70 C7 C67 C66 C65 C64 C60C62 C61 C60a C76 C74 C32 C31 C30 C28 C23C21 C22C22aC44C26C42 C8 C9 C10 C11 C12 C15 C16 C18C17C14 HallToM To Hall B To Hall B WOOL TRENDS CENTREC37 C38 C2 C1 C41 C33 C59 C58 C57 C56 C55
Manx Tomkinson C42
Stand C34 01299 www.rivierahomeuk.com871446 Stand C76 Charles Pearson – 07789 www.masterpiece-system.com262175
Cavalier Carpets Ltd C32 Corkart C22
Decora S A C56
Alanur Home C26
Roomvo C31 SEBO (UK) Ltd C66
Mink Teks C62
Flokser Textiles C3 Floorify C60A
Kenburn Carpet Crusher C60 Kingsmead Carpets C28 Kronospan C22a
Footfall Flooring Ltd C58 Green Triangle UK Ltd C20 Hadfields C74 Independent Flooring Group C61 Kährs UK C10
Onal Int'l Trade C23
Associated Carpet Group C11
MasterPiece Systems Ltd C76
The WP Group C59 Ulster Carpets Ltd C33 Verhoek Europe C65 Westex Carpets C41 Wood Connexions Ltd C57 Woodland Floors Ld C17
BMK Flooring C55
Project Floors C12 Rama Carpets Ltd C35
Adam Carpets Ltd C69
Measure Square Ltd C18
Brintons C71
Axminster Carpets C40
Balta Group C30
Ozerdem C44
Rana Hasir C72 Riviera Home UK C34
Campen Machinery A/S C67 Carpenters Limited C14
Oriental Weavers C38
Strata Sales Ltd C37 Texfelt Ltd C9
Penthouse Carpets Ltd C7 Polat Iplik Textiles C64
WoolSafe C1/2 YTD Ltd C16
ETF Machinefabriek B.V C15
Brockway Carpets Ltd C8
Since 1982, we’ve been supplying the flooring industry with installation accessories to help create fantastic floors. Originally created for a group of independent wholesalers coming together to improve buying power, floorwise is now a name synonymous with great quality and value.
From its humble beginnings floorwise has grown into one of the industry’s most recognised flooring installation and accessories brands, with a network of 25 distribution depots throughout the UK and Ireland. floorwise has been at the heart of fantastic floors for 40 years – now that’s something to be proud of.
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64 THE STOCKLISTS September 2022 Harrogate GUIDEHall M Stand M14 01422 www.invictus.co.uk431100 Stand M27 01536 bysales@ballandyoung.com200502www.underlay.com Stand M19 01422 www.carpetyourlife.com431100 Stand M24 +32 56 www.lano.com654000 ANTA Scotland Ltd M5 Associated Weavers M19 Ball & Young Limited M27 Carpet Runners UK M63 Confetti Carpets M52 Elliott Anti-Slip M58 Floors N Carpets M36 Gekko Flooring Adhesive M7 Invictus Flooring M14 Isik Kadife M60 Lano N.V. M24 Likewise Floors M28 Metro Group M53 Nurteks M25 Satra Technology Centre M9 Smart Tuft N.V M48 Supreme Rugs (UK) Ltd M1 T E Displays UK Ltd M46 The Vintage & Modern Rug Company M51 Tuskbond UK M12 UK Display Stands M59 US Floors International LLC M35 Yuseal Ltd M4 M1 M28 VisitorEntrance HalltoM HallTo C M27 M19 M63 M60 M59 M58 M54 M53 M51M52 M48 M46 M4 M7M5 M12M9 M14 M35M24 M25 M36 Associated Weavers Ball & Young Stand M53 Steve Depport – 07753 496966 stevedepport@carpet1st.co.uk Stand M28 www.likewiseplc.com Go thetoshow! Show highlights - page 42 Exhbitor list - page 44 Demo schedule - page 66 Travel & accommodation - page 66
If you are yet to book somewhere to stay Harrogate has plenty of options. MICE Concierge Ltd are our trusted official accommodation and concierge service for The Flooring Show 2022. MICE Concierge provide an enhanced service for all attendees to ensure you are looked after and offer exclusive accommodation rates at hotels close to the Harrogate Convention Centre. We advise you to book through the official channel for the best experience and the most favourable rates. Head to theflooringshow.com to book your room.
11.45 Carpet Seaming
SHOW CHECKLIST for visitors to Harrogate
10.00 Carpet Underlay Installation
* Please note that the above timetables are subject to change
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10.45 Stretch Fit Carpet Installation (including Power Stretching)
Monday 19 September 2022
THE DEMO ZONES Hall B
Travelling to Harrogate has never been easier. There are around 12 direct train services per day into Harrogate from London. You can also arrive into either Leeds or York from all the major cities and take the regular Northern Rail services to Harrogate from there. Visitors can also get 25% off travel with LNER. Visit theflooringshow.com to claim your discount.
AREA GUIDE
Time Demonstration Title
TRAVEL
Sunday 18 September 2022
10.00 Open Forum / Requested demonstrations
ACCOMMODATION
15.15 Commercial Sheet Vinyl Installation (including welding)
13.30 Floating Floor Systems Installation
13.00 Luxury Vinyl Tile Installation
Time Demonstration Title
Time Demonstration Title
10.00 Subfloor Moisture Solutions
14.45 Engineered Wood Floor Installation 15.00 Domestic Vinyl Installation
Go to the show! Let’s get back together in Harrogate
Tuesday 20 September 2022
13.15 Hand Sewn Bullnose and Stairs Overview
16.00 Linoleum Installation (including welding)
New floor laying techniques and insights into working with the latest products will be found at the Demo Zone, run by the Flooring Industry Training Association (FITA) and supported by the Contract Flooring Association (CFA) and National Institute of Carpet & Floorlayers (NICF). All demonstrations will be shown at the dedicated demonstration stand in Hall B across all three days of the show, with live demonstrations on subfloor preparation, carpet, resilient flooring and wood flooring products. On Tuesday 20 September FITA will be offering the opportunity for visitors to come and ask them anything as they open the stand up to bespoke demonstrations of anything covered over the course of the show. FITA will also be offering a 15% discount on courses at the show..
10.45 Smoothing Compounds
11.45 Fabricated Underlays & Feather Finishes
When you’re not at the exhibition and are looking to catch up with industry friends, you couldn’t be in a better location. Harrogate is a beautiful spa town with lots of restaurants and bars on offer. Priding themselves on being one of the most characterful town-centre pubs in Harrogate, the Fat Badger serves a range of high-quality food and drink in a vibrant, sociable atmosphere. One of Harrogate’s longest-standing restaurants, the Tannin Level is renowned for its traditional Yorkshire food, made from local seasonal ingredients, and fantastic wines. It’s set on the ground level of a traditional Victorian Yorkshire mansion, giving it a unique atmosphere. Combining elegance and intimacy, the Tannin Level is perfect for a dinner out after the show. The Ivy Harrogate serves an all-encompassing, contemporary and seasonal British menu for breakfast, weekend brunch, lunch, afternoon tea, light snacks, cocktails and dinner. Open seven days a week, this is a restaurant that offers great quality all-day dining.
The Flooring Show is a trade-only event and is free for industry professionals. Register for your complimentary pass at theflooringshow.com today.
14.30 Natural Floorcoverings
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Greendale are one of the most successful buying groups in the flooring sector. Established 60 years ago, we are now able to offer exclusive areas in the following: East Anglia, South Yorkshire, Leicestershire, Cambridgeshire, Essex, Bedfordshire & Aberdeen Other areas may be available
For more details on membership and the benefits of Greendale, please contact us on 01432 852000
Strength: Including how quickly the adhesive will “grab” the floor covering and its strength when fully cured.
Polyvinyl Acetate: Typically used for close fitting joints in timber, laminate floors and panels.
Air Quality and the Environment:
Water-based Adhesive: Many different types of adhesives now use water as their carrier to avoid odours and flammability issues which are common with chemical solvents.
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Tackifier: An adhesive for carpet designed to increase the tackiness – or the tack range –of an adhesive.
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Low odour, solvent-free and low VOC products are increasingly favoured and now have the same performance characteristics of older products.
Odour:
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Acrylic/Resin: Ideal for plasticised PVC and most modern flooring.
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Application Method:
The time you have to fit the flooring into the adhesive after which the bond will no longer be ideal. The time until the floor may be walked on should be checked.
Open Time:
Bitumen: A tar-like material, bitumen has a high degree of moisture resistance and is used for damp-proof membranes and installing tiles, wood blocks and mosaics.
Coverage: How thick and how far can the adhesive be spread.
Polyurethane: An adhesive with rapid bonding characteristics, typically used for wood floors.
Epoxy Resin: A two-part chemical curing system that is used in aggressive environments such as conservatories, wet rooms, commercial kitchens and exterior installations.
Different adhesives may be applied by roller, trowel or spray.
The porosity of the floor is a key determinant of the type of adhesive to be used and its performance during installation.
The criteria to select an adhesive will cover the following points. Larger manufacturers offer detailed guides to select the correct adhesive – even indexing floor manufacturer’s products by name to ensure an accurate match. For accurate and up-to-date information consult the F. Ball Recommended Adhesives Guide.
A lot of modern adhesives are suitable for use with underfloor heating but this criteria must be checked where appropriate.
Special Performance: Certain adhesives are more suitable for damp, humid or high temperature environments.
The old wisdom that the more it smells, the better it sticks is no longer acceptable to modern consumers and solvent-based products are increasingly replaced by water-based adhesives.
Subfloor: What surface will the adhesive stick to most effectively including concrete, sand cement screeds, levelling compounds, plywood and chipboard.
Underfloor Heating:
While there are multi-purpose adhesives, specialist products will be better suited to certain surfaces.
Increase sales
• Get a list of members and call up two or three for a ‘real-world’ view
• Check out the product ranges offered including the own-label options and the UK/European mix
• Regular meetings and supplier presentations
Metro peter.karra@flooringone.co.ukjillcoward@carpet1st.co.ukwww.carpet1st.co.ukGroupContact:JillCowardTel:01204393539www.beautifulflooring.co.ukContact:CarlHarrisTel:01892549050charris31@sky.comwww.smg-group.co.ukContact:MikeReedTel:01189323832info@smg-group.co.ukwww.flooringone.co.ukPeterKarraTel:01216831426AssociatedCarpetGroupwww.acgcarpets.comContact:JonRichardsonTel:01942825520jon@acgcarpets.comTHE STOCKLISTS Feburary 2022
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.
• Ensure you understand any rules that may limit your flexibility to run your business the way you want
• Wider ranges and exclusive products
Flooring factsheet Buying Groups
• Members-only exhibitions with preferred manufacturers
Key benefits
Pick the right one
• Business and financial services
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• Evaluate all buying groups as they all work differently
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.
• Special promotions
• Training and workshops
• Best of both worlds’ proposition
• POS, displays and merchandising support
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.
• Review all the extra benefits and services to see what you would actually use
• Helpline
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.
• Rebates
• IT and internet support
Why join?
How to decide whether to join a buying group
– and which one…
Network with other independents
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.
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.
Some buying groups offer an excellent range of other services which may be valuable to your business.
• Professional bodies
Increase margins
Access professional services
• Exclusive higher-margin products
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...
• Group purchases to get beneficial rates
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.
• Establish your territorial exclusivity – where’s the next nearest member of each buying group
• Talk to the main marketing contact and/or a member of the committee
• 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
• Regional workshops
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Tu Tw W Ww 01562 749300
www.millenniumweavers.besales@millenniumweavers.eu
Westex Carpets Tu 01274 861334
Ax Be Pr Tu Tw W Ww 0800 78 33 712
Heckmondwike FB 01924 410544
Tu 0800 526696
Leigh Spinners Ltd
Pownall Carpets
Be Pr Tu +49 037 421 420
Ax Tu Tw W 01429 892525
Tw W 01827 831 434
Halbmond Teppichwerke
Mayfield Carpets
Trendy Tuft Designs
Be Tu Tw W 01274 855080
Tu Tw W 01706 639 866
Cormar’s Apollo Plus Meteorite
Furlong Flooring
Ax Tu Tw Ww W Be 01722 746000
Tu Tw W 01827 831430
Lusotufo
Manx Carpets
01473 826870
Ax Be Tu Tw W Ww 02838 334433
Whitestone Weavers Ltd
Ax Be Tu Tw W Ww 01429 892555
Gaskell Wool Rich
Tw 0113 307 9955
Wool Classics Tu Ww 0207 349 1560
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Lano NV
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Hammer Carpets
Tw Ww 01827 831 450
Joseph Hamilton & Seaton W 01827 831400
Penthouse Carpets
Tu 01675 433 501
Tu +35 12 56 750 500
Tw W 01772 696 787
TAT Carpet 07976 607657
Wilton Carpet Commercial
Wellington Stripe from Ulster
Ax Ww +32 05685 4747
Wilkies Carpets
Le Tissage d’Arcade
Ax Pr Tu Tw W Ww +32 56 65 4300
Tu Tw W 01706 341231
Phoenox Textiles Pr Tu 01484 863227
Roger Vanden Berghe.NV Tu Ww +32 56 73 57 11
Ryalux Carpets Ltd
Victoria Carpets
MID NL Be +31 38 851 8700
United Carpets & Beds
Ulster Carpets
Tasibel NV Tw +32 52 499600
Vorwerk Flooring 01282 332025
Be Pr Tw Tu 0032 51 424 411
Louis de Poortere W +32 56 393 386
Tisca Tiara
Kingsmead Carpets
Tu Tw W 01827 831 424
Gaskell Mackay Carpets Ltd
Mr Tomkinson
Tu Ww 07860 911748
John Evans Ltd Ax Tu Tw W 07850 935301
Weston Hammer W 0845 644 9090
Woven Carpets of W 01299 827477
Be Tu W 01422 845075
Modulyss
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Signature Carpets
Tu Tw 0870 1128318
Master Weaver W Ww 01562 754 382
Pr Tu Tw 01623 481 221
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.
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.
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.
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.
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’.
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
Shampoo - if incorrectly applied, can leave sticky soap residues in the fibres which can result in the soiling reappearing quite rapidly.
Soiling
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 is usually the result of some local condition to which the carpet has been subjected to, or maintenance, or lack of maintenance programme. There is nothing we as manufacturers can do to prevent soiling in use. There are several types of soiling which are quite common: Spillages - Liquids such as soft drinks, cordials or any drink which contains sugar, particularly hot drinks, is likely to leave a stain. In such instances, professional help should be sought.
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.
Dust - which is carried on draughts can soil carpets in various ways, apart from the obvious soiled edges, at gaping skirting boards for instance, dark lines appearing on surface might suggest airborne dust vacuum-drawn through poorly fitted floorboards. Sometimes the shape of floorboards can be seen quite clearly. Air borne dust sometimes shows itself as spots on the carpet, this is due to the air carried on a draught under the carpet escaping through minute holes both in the underlay and the carpet, leaving dust deposited on the pile much like a filter action. In such installations, the use of a lining paper is essential as a preventative measure.
Colour matching
Preventative measures include the introduction of moisture into the room or in situ carpet treatment.
Static
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.
Sprouting
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.
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Fading on Wool
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Flooring factsheet Carpet trouble-shooter shedding • pulled loops
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).
Protectionhair.should be given to carpets exposed to such conditions just as you would protect other furniture or fabrics.
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.
The original carpet tile
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.
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.
Shading
Shedding
All cut pile carpets will lose short fibre, which is created during production when spun yarn is cut for tuft formation. These fibres fall onto the surface of the pile and appear as ‘fluff’. The effect varies with yarn type and may be removed without detrimental effect upon the carpet by vacuum cleaning. This excess fibre is only a small fraction of the total fibre contained in the carpet.
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.
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.
This information is given by manufacturersresponsible help you help your customer to make an informed choice.
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.
Samples
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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.
Flattening will occur as a result of traffic which eventually flattens the pile particularly in the main areas of use.
All pile fabrics will flatten to greater or lesser degree dependant on the amount of traffic to which it is subjected and the construction (tuft density/pile fibre/height/weight) of the product concerned.
Telephone National Institute of Carpet Fitters (NICF) for further information – 0115 958 3077.
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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.
Pulling Loops
Indentations
Flattening
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.
Pile Reversal
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.
Installation
Beauflor +32sales@beauflor.com56676611 www.beauflor.com
Abingdon SoftStep 01274info@abingdonflooring.co.uk655694www.abingdonflooring.co.uk
www.interface.com
Earthwerks 0800saleseurope@earthwerks.com6891657www.earthwerks.eu.com
+1.631.843.0900 www.adorefloors.com
www.harveymaria.com
Van Gogh Classic Oak by Karndean Designflooring Studio Designs by Brampton Chase
01827info@lifestyle-floors.co.uk831448www.lifestyle-floors.co.uk Leoline 0800info@leoline.co.uk0323970 www.leoline.co.uk Moduleo 01332salesuk@moduleo.com851500 www.moduleo.co.uk Polyflor 0161info@polyflor.com7671111 www.polyflor.com Tarkett 01622communication@tarkett.com854040 www.tarkett.com Quick-Step 08448 118 288 www.quick-step.co.uk Victoria Design Floors (Distinctive Flooring/Universal Flooring) 01562info@myvictoria.co.uk749300 www.myvictoria.co.uk Wineo +49info@wineo.de(0)52376090 www.en.wineo.de Westex 01274info@westexflooring.co.uk861334www.westexflooring.com
Amtico 0121info@amtico.com7450800 www.amtico.com
Brampton Chase 01604support@bramptonchase.co.uk664855www.bramptonchase.co.uk
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Furlong 01772enquiries@furlongflooring.com316155www.furlongflooring.co.uk
Harvey Maria 0330info@harveymaria.com3301231
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Alsapan 03g.folkes@alsapan.com88592989 www.alsapan.com
Altro 01462enquiries@altro.com489516 www.altro.co.uk
01773info.flooring.uk@forbo.com744121
Victorian Treasure by Invictus
Invictus 01422Info@invictus.co.uk431100
www.invictus.co.uk/lvt IVC – Moduleo + Leoline www.ivcgroup.com Kährs UK 023sales@kahrs.com92453045 www.kahrs.com Karndean Designflooring 01386 820100 www.karndean.com Kellars 0161sales@kellars.co.uk4430970 www.kellars.co.uk Kraus 01283sales@qep.com245430 www.krausflooring.co.uk
Aspecta +31 (0) 88 1662500 www.aspectaflooring.com
www.forbo.com
Adoretouch
Lifestyle Floors
Forbo Flooring
Interface 0800interface.uk@interface.com3134465
Avenue Floors info@avenuefloors.co.uk www.avenuefloors.co.uk
If you would like to be included in this section or upgrade your listing, please contact Diane Martin on +44 (0)1482 659396 or email diane@mayvillepublishing.co.uk
Landscape Parquet by Victoria Design Floors
Vinyl Flooring
• Self-adhesive – tiles with a peel-off backing paper to stick to the sub-floor. Some tiles have adhesive overlaps to stick to each other rather than the sub-floor.
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Flooring factsheet
• Grouting and grooving – vinyl tiles can be laid with grouting inlay strips or beads of vinyl for addewd realism – and there are acrylic grouts that can be applied. In wood decors, planks are available with v-grooves or bevelled edges between planks for added realism.
Installation preparation
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• Sound reduction – vinyl has neglible impact sound compared to the tap/click of laminate and transmits less sound and vibration compared to solid floor.
Rigid core LVT has a solid, less flexible PVC layer with maximum stability which means it can be laid over exisiting, less even flooring without showing imperfections and therefore avoiding wear problems. Base (or backing) layer – The final high density PVC layer varies according to the installation requirement and is designed for taking adhesive or as an ‘underlay’ for loose-lay and click installations.
Exisitng wooden/MDF floors may need a plywood underlay up to 6mm thick and then the joints will need to be skimmed or taped. Non-wood sub-floors will need a self-levelling screed to be laid to ensure a suitable base for the floor. A damp-proof membrane may be required depending on sub-floor moisture levels.
Vinyl requires a dry, sound, level subfloor as the relative thinness of vinyl and its light reflection performance will quickly reveal imperfections after installation as well as cause potential wear issues.
• Loose lay vinyl – tiles that simply drop onto the floor and rely on a high friction backing to keep them in place – they demand a very sound, level sub-floor but are the easiset type of tile to lay or replace.
• Warm and soft to touch compared to ceramic and stone floors - and a good heat insulator anyhow, and suitable for use with underfloor heating systems.
PVC and fibre glass layers – The construction ‘sandwich’ can vary between products but a combination of PVC (polyvinyl chloride) layers for strength and flexibility and fibre glass layers for structural stability may be used. Any click-system profile will be incorporated into these layers. Products often use a combination of recycled vinyl which is cheaper and virgin PVC which lasts longer and is more stable.
Installation
Vinyl tiles and planks cover a hugh variety of sizes and shapes and can be mix-and-matched to achieve an infinite number of designs. Current fashions include extra wide and long planks for wood through to very small planks for wood. Border effects can be easy to achieve in LVT.
• Embossed – this is where the top clear layer of the tile has been embossed to create a realistic texture that matches the style of the stone of wood decor. Registered embossed is the most authentic –the texture matches the design so that, for example, a wood knot or hand-scraped element in the wood design can be felt on the surface of the flooring.
Decor layer – This is the decor itself - in essence it is a paper- or filmbased photographic inkjet print. (A few LVT floors have the image printed directly to the surface of the floor but this implies less image definition and different wear characteristics.)
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• Impressive realism – not just in the design but infinishing techniques that allow for wood knots you can feel, tiles you can grout, etc. See appearance options.
Appearance options
Wear layer – This is a key layer - determining the performance and resilience of the product. A 0.3mm (12 mil) wear layer is a good for heavy wear areas. Commercial installations need 0.5mm wear layers or above with 0.7mm at the top end. The wear warranties and guarantees carried by products will be based on this thickness.
Product options
Top Coating Wear DecorLayerLayer PVC Middle Layer(s) Fibre Glass Layer(s) PVC Base Layer
Huge choice in terms of decors across wood, ceramic, stone and geometric designs
Other notable options include:
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•Benefits
• Click – tiles that have a mechanical jointing system to attach to one another (like a locked tongue and groove system) and ‘float’ on the sub-floor without being glued down. There are many proprietary versions of the click system which offer fast, clean installation and stability.
• Dry back – a sheet or tile that needs to be fixed to the sub-floor using an adhesive.
Top coating – A polyurethane or aluminium oxide coating provides protection against scratches and stains and gives enhances anti-slip.
• Excellent performance in durability for high traffic areas, scratch resistance and cleanability. Vinyl also tends to be much more nonslip than natural materials. Some products are water resistant for bathrooms and kitchens.
Vinyl is a fast growing sector of the flooring market due to its durability at relatively low cost and huge range of designs available. Sheet vinyl and cushion floor by the roll are popular but the sector is dominated by LVT. In reality, most of the products sold today are “LVP”, Luxury Vinyl Planks, as wood decors are more popular than ceramics and stone but the term LVT is still used to cover the whole non-sheet market.
• Considerably cheaper than the ‘real’ thing – both to buy and to fit – and tile/plank approach minimises wastage.
LVT construction
However, new rigid core products are less flexible and can be laid more easily over existing floors – see Construction.
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For more information visit www.interfloor.com/renurenu®stockistswillbeincludedintheonlinestockistlocatorontheInterfloorwebsite.
It’s made by bringing together raw materials that we save from going to landfill with some that have a positive effect on the environment.
renu® is a sustainable, recycled carpet underlay and is without question the most sustainable underlay in Interfloor’s long history.
The main body of the underlay is made of foam reclaimed from recycled soft furnishings, this foam is them mixed with a binding agent and subjected to high temperature steam under high pressure. The backing is made from 100% recycled and unbleached paper and we use vegetable-based inks for printing. The facing film is made from an ethically produced, carbonnegative bio-based film made from sugar cane. The sugar cane actively captures CO2 from the atmosphere whilst at the same time releasing oxygen – making this material not just green, but proactively
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forget, the point of underlay is that it feels great and prolongs the life of a new carpet and renu®, being made from highdensity foam and with a thickness of 9mm, is suitable for all areas of the home.
renu® is a game changer. Interfloor’s new underlay meets the concerns of our modern world in reducing waste and being environmentally sustainable.
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We have used post-consumer waste, car tyres and plastic bottles in the manufacture of our underlay for many years. But with renu® we have gone even further responding to the aspiration for a fully sustainable product. It’s made from 98% recycled materials, using ethically sourced and genuinely recycled materials, which means keeping waste from going to landfill and is 100% recyclable itself!
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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.
Poor or old underlay will...
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Pre-tackified underlay • A self-adhesive single stick underlay in both needlefelt and PU. A removable system for heavy use when comfort is desired. Underlayment for LVT • This provides a smooth surface on which you can glue down immediately. If there is a time or acoustic issue or a problematic underfloor, a stable, smooth dual underlay system will provide the best solution.
• Reduce carpet life
• Cause wrinkling and premature wear spots
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Benefits
• Last the lifetime of the carpet
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• Increase sound insulation
PU (polyurethane) foam • This is now the market’s most popular underlay and is typically made from recycled foam offcuts. The foam provides excellent comfort and performance levels with lots of thickness options and densities and provides great insulation – and its light weight helps handling.
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• Increase appearance retention, reducing flattening
• Feel hard and unwelcoming
• Cause carpet fibres to break down more quickly
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Sponge rubber • 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.
Underlay
How thick?
• Absorb the pressure of foot traffic and reduce wear
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.
• Improve underfoot comfort
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.
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
• Smooth out sub-floor imperfections
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.
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.
• Improve thermal insulation and warmth
Sponge rubber Crumb foam
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.
Good underlay will...
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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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CLASSIC
• Not meet British Standards
Crumb rubber • Flat and dense, crumb rubber is good for heavy footfall – offering maximum protection but a little less comfort (and very good over stair nosings).
Laminate underlay • There’s still an opportunity to sell underlay with laminate flooring, improving the acoustic performance of the floor and helping the boards float above any imperfections in the sub-floor.
Combination PU
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STS Flooring Distributors Cambridge - see page 23 and Floorwise page 81
DMS Flooring Supplies
Ballister 0118Reading931 www.ballister.co.ukreading@ballister.co.uk3535
IRELAND
R & M Wholesale 01179Bristol sales@rmwholesale.co.uk01884Tiverton531222258266
Basildon - see p23 & Floorwise p81
Floorwise Wales Merthyr Tydfil - see Floorwise page 81
Salesmark West Ltd Amesbury - see Floorwise page 81 Tel: 01980 www.salesmark.co.uksales@salesmark-west.co.uk880933
Cornerstone Flooring East Midlands and Warwickshire 01159 444711
BL Flooring Supplies Gloucester - see Floorwise page 81
SOUTH WEST
Solent Wholesale Carpet West www.solentwholesale.co.uksales@solentwholesale.co.uk01243Sussex774623
www.cornerstoneflooring.co.uksales@cornerstoneflooring.co.uk
STS Flooring Distributors
Lakes Flooring Supplies Kendal - see Floorwise page 81 Millbrook Carpets millbrookcarpets@live.co.uk01254Darwen703999
DMS Flooring Supplies
Neil Smith Ltd Glasgow - see Floorwise page 81
Hemel Hempstead - see page 23 and Floorwise page 81
Potts & Ward, Woodcocks Ltd 01273Brighton557211 www.pwwflooring.comsales@pwwflooring.com
KellarsSCOTLANDLimited 0141Glasgow647 sales@kellars.co.uk7685
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Salesmark Ltd St Tel:Neots01480 www.salesmark.co.uksales@salesmark.co.uk212888
Birch Distribution Leeds - see Floorwise page 81
If
DMS Flooring Supplies Colindale, North London 0208 036 9945 - see page 13 colindale@dmsflooringsupplies.co.uk
Cornerstone Flooring Supplies
Floorwise D & J Ltd Southam - see Floorwise page 81
TCS “The Carpet Specialists” www.tcsthecarpetspecialists.cominfo@tcsthecarpetspecialists.com01524Morecambe840177
Salesmark Lancing - see Floorwise page 81 Tel: 01903 www.salesmark.co.uksales@salesmark.co.uk750522
Croydon - see p23 & Floorwise p81
NORTH WEST
Fells Carpets Leeds - see page 15 0113 www.fellscarpets.co.ukcarl.cummings@fellscarpets.co.uk3071900
Woodall Brothers Ltd Shrewsbury - see Floorwise page 81
Flooring Storage UK Potters Bar 01707 245999 www.flooringstorage.comsales@flooringstorage.com
Beds Flooring 01234Bedford341234 www.bedsflooring.co.uksales@bedsflooring.co.uk
Columbia Flooring 020Middlesex84433322 www.columbiaflooring.co.uksales@columbiaflooring.co.uk see page 12 for details
Northampton - see page 13 01604 664850 sales@dmsflooringsupplies.co.uk
STS Flooring Distributors
BL Flooring Supplies Bristol - see Floorwise page 81
Fitwell Flooring Ltd Newton Abott - see Floorwise page 81
DMS Flooring Supplies
Matty’s Wholesale Carpets sales@mattys.co.uk01675Birmingham433072
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Trade Carpet London www.tradecarpet.comsales@tradecarpet.com0208Wimbledon2473891
Kellars Limited sales@kellars.co.uk0161Manchester4430970
Fitwell Flooring Ltd Redruth - see Floorwise page 81
Ashmount Flooring Supplies 0208Tottenham8082158 www.ashmountflooringsupplies.co.uksales@ashmountflooring.co.uk Ballister 020London8570 www.ballister.co.uklondon@ballister.co.uk1668
Clifford Floors sales@clifford.uk.com01634Strood285900
Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd Belfast - see Floorwise page 81
MCD Scotland www.mcdscotland.co.ukmcdscotland@mcd.co.uk01698GlasgowUddingston808000
SOUTH EAST
STS Flooring Distributors
Wholesale Distribution DirectoryAreyouaWholesaler?you’re not listed here, please call Diane Martin on 01482 659396
Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd Limerick - see Floorwise page 81
Orpington/Croydon - see p23 & Floorwise p81
Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd Dublin - see Floorwise page 81
John Palmer Carpets sales@johnpalmercarpets.uk.net01329Fareham221933
Birch Distribution Sheffield - see Floorwise page 81
Culpeck sales@culpeck.uk01634Strood299000.com
Hathaway Flooring Manchester - see page 19 and Floorwise page 81 Fells Carpets Goole - see page 15 0113 www.fellscarpets.co.ukcarl.cummings@fellscarpets.co.uk3071900
Doncaster - see Floorwise page 81
MIDLANDS
Littner Hampton 020London8520 www.littnerhamptoncarpets.co.uklittnerhampton@aol.com8474
FellsNATIONALCarpets
Kellars Limited sales@kellars.co.uk0161Darlington4430970
Birch Distribution Hull - see Floorwise page 81
Solent Wholesale Carpet West www.solentwholesale.co.uksales@solentwholesale.co.uk01243Sussex774623
TCS “The Carpet Specialists” Co. 00353Louth429 351 www.tcsthecarpetspecialists.cominfo@tcsthecarpetspecialists.com351
NORTH EAST
Flooring Supplies (Wessex) 01980Amesbury625888
Trade Counter Carpets 0845Leicester604 tradecountercarpets@gmail.com3055
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Xylo Wood Flooring 020London8368 8122 www.xyloflooring.cominfouk@xyloflooring.com
A&A Carpets www.aandacarpets.co.uksales@aandacarpets.co.uk01204Manchester701188
Hemel Hempstead - see page 13 01442 502562 sales@dmsflooringsupplies.co.uk
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Leeds - see page 15 0113 www.fellscarpets.co.ukcarl.cummings@fellscarpets.co.uk3071900
Preston Underlay Centre Ltd -Preston/LancashireseeFloorwisepage 81
Beds Flooring 01234Bedford341234 www.bedsflooring.co.uksales@bedsflooring.co.uk
Milton Keynes - see page 13 01908 049006 sales@dmsflooringsupplies.co.uk
orders@flooringsupplieswessex.co.uk
STS Flooring Distributors
Matty’sWALES Wholesale Carpets sales@mattys.co.uk01675Birmingham433072
81THE STOCKLISTS September 2022 20 19 161514 12 1 56 2 3 4 18 81179 10 1713 252324 21 22 gripper profiles stair nosings underlay nosingspvcskirting+ gripper profiles tools tapes matting adhesives+screeds laminates national distributor network headoffice: Floorwise Group Ltd. Floorwise House, 22 High Street Kegworth, Derby, DE74 2DA, UK Tel: +44 (0)1509 673974 Fax: +44 (0)1509 674841toolsunderlay wiseup to floorwise quality&value guaranteed adhesives + screeds 1 Neil Smith Ltd Glasgow, G4 0TX Tel: 0141 552 sales@neilsmithltd.co.uk1141 2 Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd Belfast, BT15 3GU Tel: 028 9075 3202 Fax: 028 9075 salesbelfast@pfl.ie3901 3 Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd Dublin, D12 E540 Tel: 00353 (0)1 626 3913 Fax: 00353 (0)1 460 4669 salesdublin@pfl.ie 4 Provincial Floorcoverings Ltd Limerick, V94 W863 Tel: 00353 (0)61 227 100 Fax: 00353 (0)61 227 000 sales@pfl.ie 5 Lakes Flooring Supplies Kendal. LA9 5RR Tel: 01539 sales@pucflooring.co.uk726500 6 Preston Underlay Centre Ltd Preston, PR1 1PN Tel: 01772 sales@pucflooring.co.uk556345 7 Birch Distribution Leeds, LS10 1AG Tel: 0113 244 4363 Fax: 0113 244 l.sales@birchdistribution.co.uk8665 8 Birch Distribution Hull, HU7 0XD Tel: 01482 826654 Fax: 01482 h.sales@birchdistribution.co.uk878693 9 Hathaway Flooring Manchester, M17 1EB Tel: 0161 872 sales@hathawayflooring.com8003 10 Cornerstone Flooring Doncaster, DN3 3FE Tel: 01302 835117 Fax: 01302 btconnect.comcornerstonefloor@302542 11 Birch Distribution Sheffield, S9 5PH Tel: 0114 243 1230 Fax: 0114 243 s.sales@birchdistribution.co.uk5118 12 Woodall Brothers Ltd Shrewsbury, SY1 3JE Tel: 01743 441584 Fax: 01743 sales@woodallbrothers.co.uk441629 13 Floorwise D & J Ltd Southam, CV47 0DR Tel: 01926 814922 Fax: 01926 sales@fwdj.co.uk817899 14 Floorwise Wales Merthyr Tydfil, CF48 4TQ Tel: 01685 sales@floorwise-wales.com374243 15 BL Flooring Supplies Ltd Gloucester, GL2 5HY Tel: 01452 223355 Fax: 01452 info@blflooring.co.uk371284 16 BL Flooring Supplies Ltd Bristol, BS2 9SH Tel: 0117 955 5454 Fax: 0117 955 info@blflooring.co.uk2626 17 Salesmark West Ltd Amesbury, SP4 7LN Tel: 01980 mail@salesmark-west.co.uk880933 18 Salesmark Lancing, BN15 8UN Tel: 01903 750522 Fax: 01903 sales@salesmark-floorwise.co.uk851111 19 Fitwell Flooring Ltd Newton Abbot, TQ12 6TR Tel: 01626 sales@fitwell.co.uk835935 20 Fitwell Flooring Ltd Redruth, TR15 1SS Tel: 01209 sales@fitwell.co.uk214344 21 STS Flooring Distributors Ltd Cambridge, CB23 8UD Tel: 0345 899 sales@stsflooring.co.uk1000 22 STS Flooring Distributors Ltd Hemel Hempstead, HP2 7ER Tel: 0345 899 sales@stsflooring.co.uk1000 23 STS Flooring Distributors Ltd Basildon, Essex, SS14 3DW Tel: 0345 899 sales@stsflooring.co.uk1000 24 STS Flooring Distributors Ltd Croydon, Surrey, CR0 4WP Tel: 0345 899 sales@stsflooring.co.uk1000 25 STS Flooring Distributors Ltd Orpington, Kent, BR5 3SS Tel: 0345 899 sales@stsflooring.co.uk1000
It not only helps me gain work, but gives my customers the assurance that their flooring will be fitted to the highest of standards
Making the most of the benefits on offer from the NICF has helped to enhance my fitting and my business to make me stand out from the Givecrowdusa try or you will never know if the NICF is right for you!
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82 THE STOCKLISTS September 2022 TRAINING COURSES — 1 TO 4 DAYS Carpet Carpet Fitting — Basic Carpet Fitting — Intermediate Carpet Fitting — Advanced NEW! Carpet — Borders NEW! Natural Floorcoverings Vinyl Sheet Vinyl Installation — Commercial — Basic/Intermediate Sheet Vinyl Installation — Commercial — Advanced Sheet Vinyl Installation — Domestic Sheet Vinyl — Wetrooms Installation — Advanced Linoleum Linoleum Installation — Basic Linoleum Installation — Intermediate Resilient Resilient/LVT Fitting — Basic Resilient/LVT Fitting — Intermediate Resilient/LVT Fitting — Advanced Wood Laminate and Floating Wood Fitting — Basic Wood Fitting — Intermediate Wood Fitting — Advanced Wood Sanding and Finishing Subfloors Subfloor Preparation — Commercial Subfloor Preparation — Domestic Supplementary Cost-Effective Estimating and Planning — Commercial Profitable Measuring and Quoting — Domestic Moisture — Preventing Floor Failures CARPET WORKSHOPS — ALL 1 DAY DURATION Carpet NEW! Bullnose and Double Bullnose NEW! Joins (including Repairs) NEW! Stairs (including Open Plan) NEW! Stretching Techniques (including Power Stretching) NNEWLOCATIONADDEDEWLOCATIONADDEDKIRKCALDY canNowyoutrainat LOUGHBOROUGH or FITA provides short training courses, workshops and assessments for both commercial and domestic markets. Both our fully equipped training centres at Loughborough and Kirkcaldy are run by seasoned professional instructors with specialist knowledge of the flooring industry. FLOORINGPROFESSIONALTRAINING national institute of carpet & floorlayers CALL NOW FOR MORE INFORMATION! Tel: 0115 950 6836 Email: info@fita.co.uk ww w.fita.co.uk FITA is a joint venture by CFA and NICF national institute of carpet & floorlayers
Dan EvansMaster Fitter
Joining the NICF is the best thingI did since deciding to be a fitter!
Tel: 0115 958 3077 www.nicfltd.org.uk Email: info@nicfltd.org.uk
The NICF offers something for all levels of floorlayers, from Apprentice level all the way through to Master Fitter
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must have a strong selling background (Retail acceptable) and be able to sell on a one-to-one basis.
Do you want job security with a higher earning poten�al?
30-36 Iva� Way, Westwood Ind Estate Peterborough, Cambridge PE3 7PN
2 VACANCIES FOR STRATEGIC AREA SALES MANAGERS
natural stone and mosaics,which will have a compe��ve edge through quality and price.
YOU MUST BE ABLE TO SELL AND CHAT TO CUSTOMERS!
We have immediate vacancies for sales professionals who have an ability to sell wall and floor �le stock independent �le outlets in the following area’s:
Samples will be provided so some li�ing will be required to present the �les to the Candidatescustomers.
Berks, Surrey, West & Southwest London
GO TO THE SHOW! Check out our SHOW GUIDE on page 41
We aim to be the first-choice supplier and the first-choice employer, and we offer a friendly, supportive working environment where people stick around because they believe in working for a company that’s always striving to be the best.
We are looking for a high calibre Area Sales Manager to represent the best of our flooring and industry leading service levels. You will be responsible for managing, nurturing, and developing current customer relationships, while your knowledge of the industry and contact-book will help you to develop and grow new business in the retail and commercial sectors.
These vacancies are within one of our divisional companies which are part of a large established company and therefore present an opportunity for the successful applicant to get this already successful divisional business further established with increased sales within these territories.
83THE STOCKLISTS September 2022 StocklistsThe Classified SITUATIONS VACANT BUSINESS FOR SALE WELL KNOWN FAMILY CARPET & INTERIORS BUSINESS FOR SALE • 25 Years Trading on recommendation • 10 Years diversified into Made to Measure Curtains and Blinds and now Shutters with considerable growth last year • £600,000 turnover • 60,000 sq ft of premises also for SALE through the owners of the property Please contact on 07507 528098
Area MIDLANDSSOUTHWEST/WALES/WEST
Apply now!
The candidate will ideally be based in the MIDLANDS/WALES area or CENTRAL BothSoutheast.area’s will stretch from the Midlands to the south therefore the occasional night away will be necessary.
Training will be offered if required.
ManagerAreaicollacott@furlongflooring.comSales
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Area HOME COUNTIES/ SOUTHEAST/ EAST MIDLANDS
The product por�olio will be an extensive range of wall and Floor �les with some
If you are ready for your talents to be recognised, your skills to be developed, and are motivated to succeed, we want to hear from you. In return your efforts will be rewarded with a great benefits package (company car, phone and laptop, attractive salary O.T.E. £60,000+) and a key role within a company with plenty of potential. If you live in the area and have a full, clean driving licence, please send your CV and a personal statement to Ian Collacott at
The successful applicant will be joining an exis�ng ambi�ous sales team.
Furlong Flooring is a dynamic, ambitious company that produces and supplies a wide range of high-quality flooring to leading retailers across the UK.
SIMON MILLER Group Managing Director simon@distribu�onsupplies.co.uk
Previous �le industry experience not necessary but a strong sales background in a retail environment or sales representa�on would be an advantage. Salary will be circa £30-45k OTE + company supplied vehicle (Generous solid basic offered) and other associated benefits. Applica�ons welcomed from established Tile industry area managers or Tile Agents who want more security with confiden�ality assured.
