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Sustainability starts with the suppliers, long before the construction phase – Marldon UK
In an age where green builds and sustainability are increasingly important, there’s a lot of responsibility lying with architects, specifiers and construction professionals. However, it can be argued that sustainability starts much sooner in the supply chain. As the old saying goes, “a workman is only as good as his tools”, a saying that is especially true in modern times as specifiers, architects and construction firms strive to achieve ever increasingly sustainable buildings. Prestigious accreditations,…
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Marldon subfloor system delivers high specification sound reduction
Royal Arsenal Riverside is an exciting new development that will offer remarkable apartments with views overlooking the River Thames and towards Canary Wharf. Marldon’s bespoke subfloor system delivers high specification sound reduction and dependable damp proofing within a tighter than anticipated budget. The Problem Great sub-floor preparation is the foundation for any perfect floor and one of the most important aspects of a project, especially when working with statement wooden floors. This project has bespoke…
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Marldon at the Canadian High Commission
The Canadian High Commission, at Canada House in Trafalgar Square, is a key diplomatic building providing a wide range of services. Marldon provided an acoustic solution with a low profile, which solved sound transference issues without creating new problems with floor height. THE PROBLEM The Canadian Embassy is a busy set of offices where sound reduction is essential, not only to avoid disturbing the staff below through footfall and chair movements, but also to prevent sound…
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Milliken’s LVT Innovations Offer a Practical Alternative to Wood, Stone and Concrete Flooring
The advent of enhanced digital design has been a major contributor to the extraordinary growth in Luxury Vinyl Tiles as a practical alternative to wood, stone and even concrete flooring. While the choice of LVT products on the market continues to grow, ensuring a strong balance of performance, aesthetics and sustainable attributes is important in making the optimum product selection. Following its launch in January this year, Milliken’s new LVT design collection is proving…
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Interface unveils its first Luxury Vinyl Tile Collection – Level Set
Company now offers hard and soft flooring in modular design system – Level Set ™ Interface has introduced its first Luxury Vinyl Tile (LVT) collection, Level Set™, allowing customers to explore new design possibilities and create rich textural experiences across virtually all types of applications. This debut Modular Resilient Flooring offering integrates with Interface’s carpet tiles to create beautiful, functional spaces that blend hard and soft flooring with ease. Level Set™ gives architects and designers, flooring…
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Marldon from Concept to Completion
“MARLDON PROVIDES TECHNICAL SUPPORT AND INNOVATIVE SOLUTIONS FROM CONCEPT TO COMPLETION FOR THE SPECIFICATION INDUSTRY.” Founded on 40 years of flooring heritage, Marldon, has been developed specifically to provide architects, specifiers and construction professionals with innovative flooring solutions to many build problems. We specialise in high-quality, reliable systems and our passion for constant innovation results in revolutionary products is already proven on projects such as; The Shard and One Tower Bridge. Combining high performance with…
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Night Time is the Right Time
The Built Environment Trust along with the Mayor of London are seeking ideas that could help cities work better at night. Built environment professionals and the public are encouraged to show policy makers and developers how we might think differently by entering Night Time is the Right Time ideas competition. £2,000 in prize money is on offer and the best entries will be featured in a major exhibition. Amy Lamé, the new Night Czar for…
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Flowcrete UK Launches Comfort Resins Range
Flowcrete UK has launched a new comfort flooring range to provide the developers and designers of commercial and public facilities with finishes that will deliver the necessary practical, aesthetic and budgetary criteria. The Comfort Resins collection includes the systems Peran Comfort and Peran CHD as well as Flowshield Comfort and Flowshield CHD. These self-smoothing and flexible polyurethane coatings are all able to create a durable, seamless and easy to clean surface that will withstand intensive…
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Polydeck – Large Commercial Project of the Year – over 500 m2
This award is for a joint submission by a Manufacturer and Contractor member. Eligible projects should have been started or completed during the period October 2015 – September 2016 There are two Commercial Project Awards, use this form for a LARGE COMMERCIAL PROJECT – Over 500m2 (You may enter projects in all the categories but use a separate form for each and only one application for each combination of manufacturer / contractor partnership in any…
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The floor as a canvas – inspired by painting
The new noraplan Iona rubber floor covering is opening up completely new design option. Completely new design options thanks to innovative technology: With the new noraplan® lona rubber floor covering, now so many different graphic designs can be integrated into the flooring. This is possible due to a special manufacturing method: The requested design is incorporated into the covering during vulcanisation at a high temperature and under a large pressure – for a permanently attractive…
Read More » Five star hotel fitted with Estillon Underlay
On the site of the former Emma Children’s Hospital on Sarphatistraat in Amsterdam city centre, the international five-star Hyatt Regency Spinoza Hotel is being realised. Part of the nineteenth-century façades of the old hospital have been integrated into the design of the new building, which stands out through its use of glazed ceramic tiles and striking windows. Estillon prides itself on the delivery of the carpet underlay for this sustainable hotel, which has been constructed in complete…
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Luxury vinyl tile range from Milliken Enhanced, Refined and Designed to Combine
Milliken announces a new addition to its Luxury Vinyl Tile range: Freelay LVT. The Freelay LVT collection includes six designs and the additional benefit of effortless adhesive free installation, as well as excellent comfort and acoustic characteristics. Furthermore, the standard LVT range has been edited and the collection refined with some additional designs now on offer. Freelay LVT planks and tiles have been created for easy installation and maintenance. Freelay LVT is particularly beneficial where…
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Garden State Hotel, Melbourne installing by Ege
Technē Architecture + Interior Design has completely rebuilt this four-storey bar and hospitality venue while preserving its distinctive exterior, a heritage Victorian era building that began life as a textile mill in 1896. The hugely ambitious 2,000 square-metre project preserves much of the original factory’s saw tooth roof while opening its central bays to form a terraced beer garden that has the feel of a Victorian conservatory. The contemporary architecturally designed pub is a versatile…
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Cundall London office becomes first project in Europe to achieve WELL Certification
Cundall’s new London office at One Carter Lane is the first building in the UK and Europe to achieve WELL Certification through the WELL Building Standard™ (WELL). Cundall seized the opportunity to pursue WELL for the fit-out of its new 15,400ft2 CAT A London office, which became WELL Certified™ at the Gold level, creating a practical expression of the company’s long-standing focus on sustainability and well-being. This achievement was made possible by the close collaboration between…
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Only the best from Gerflor at Highgate School London
Tradition is a great thing. It gives us all a sense of who we are and where we came from. Keeping up decent customs and delivering longevity in terms of standards in most of our educational establishments is still seen as a key factor in their overall success. The crème de la crème seems to be able to weld the best of the past to our ever-increasing desire for modernity. Overlooking the leafy London suburban…
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Mapei UK promotes new literature for wood flooring installation systems
In response to industry demand, Mapei has released a new brochure for wood flooring products and installation systems. Along with an easy to use selection chart for wood flooring, the products used in each system are listed along with their technical characteristics. The brochure is available to stockists, architects and specifiers immediately, please contact Mapei UK Marketing Department on ukmarketing@mapei.co.uk or call 0121 508 6970 (option 4) to request an order. Mapei products can be…
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A sound choice in underlay with Floorwise Acoustica
Used under wood and laminate flooring, the Acoustica underlay collection from floorwise helps to combat noise, one of the biggest flooring-related concerns facing specifiers and homeowners today. Using a dense rubber construction, Acoustica not only helps to combat the sound of footfall (impact noise) but also airborne sound, helping to make homes and commercial spaces quieter and more comfortable. Available in Silver (2mm) and Gold (3mm) and new Acoustica Gold Supreme (3.5mm) specifications, the underlays…
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Heckmondwike FB Launch Constellation Carpet Tiles
Yorkshire manufacturer of fibre bonded carpets, Heckmondwike FB, have launched their new Constellation range of creative carpet planks for areas where contemporary design and high footfall meet. Available now for projects nationwide, Constellation carpet tiles can be cut on site for bespoke designs and to fit into any project. Constellation floor tiles are made from the same high performance fibre bonded blend of hard wearing synthetics as Heckmondwike FB’s existing range, and come in 8…
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The Diamond is forever
Leading tile supplier Solus Ceramics adds style to Sheffield University’s very own Diamond building with the use of its elegant Jurastone range. Named after its unique appearance, The Diamond building is the new home for undergraduate engineering students at The University of Sheffield, providing world-class facilities for students and academics. The impressive 19,500 square metre building, designed by Twelve Architects* and constructed by Balfour Beatty, is the largest capital investment in teaching and learning ever…
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Fermacell flags up its flooring credentials
A new brochure on its range of flooring systems has been published by Fermacell Leading building boards manufacturer Fermacell has launched a comprehensive guide to planning and installing its dry flooring systems. The 64-page A4 manual details how Fermacell’s dry flooring systems are a practical and cost-effective alternative to conventional wet screed to concrete floors and how their excellent thermal conductivity makes them a very efficient overlay to underfloor heating systems. In addition, an optional wood fibre…
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Itec Contract Floors goes back to school
With ever increasing focus on the learning environment, schools are more in-tune with the impact finishes can have on pupil development and with Itec Contract Floors, contractors can provide a range of looks with the favoured practicality of sheet vinyl flooring for classrooms, corridors and congregation areas. From acoustic flooring in attractive wood looks for classrooms to architectural styles from the isafe safety flooring collection for congregation areas and corridors, Itec Contract Floors can provide…
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Rustic Kährs designs chosen for Isle of Man pub chain
Kährs wood flooring designs have been installed throughout six Heron & Brearley pub/restaurants on the Isle of Man. The installations – at The Highwayman, The Queens Hotel, The Heron, The Archibald Knox, The Rosemount and The Raven – were carried out by flooring contractor, AC Swales. Two wood designs – Kährs Oak Aosta and Kährs Oak Dun – were specified through the interiors. With its roots dating back to 1850, Heron & Brearley is the…
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Heckmondwike FB adds up for London Accountants
The London office of a national Chartered Accountancy firm has been transformed with a stylish, designer interior created using Night Sky carpet tiles from Heckmondwike FB. ZEN Office Business Interiors, based in Manchester, specified Night Sky from Heckmondwike FB’s Creative Range for the refurbishment of Bennett Brooks’ Southern office in ‘Peacock’, a stunning turquoise colour. This gave a contemporary aesthetic that complemented Bennett Brooks’ corporate colours. Sharni Verity, Marketing Manager at Heckmondwike FB, said: “Night…
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Antron Lumena features again at the University of Reading
INVISTA’s Antron® carpet fibre has helped provide students with stylish underfoot performance in the University of Reading’s main library, phase two of this project taking place using Quadrant carpet tiles. The first phase of this impressive refurbishment took place in the summer of 2014, and a year on Antron® fibres can be found once again in the carpet tiles specified for the completion of this large scale project. As with phase one, Stride Treglown was…
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Itec joins the CFA demo programme at The Flooring Show
As part of a packed programme at the hugely popular The Flooring Show Demo Zones, training body FITA, will demonstrate the innovative Invisiweld installation method for commercial vinyl flooring, pioneered by Itec Contract Floors. Using cold welding technology that relies on chemical fusion, rather than the heat of traditional hot welding, Invisiweld produces a far tighter and less visible seam that helps Itec’s ranges of safety, acoustic and decorative flooring retain their aesthetic integrity. FITA’s…
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Leoline comes of age at The Flooring Show
Leoline is coming of age at this year’s The Flooring Show as it turns 18, celebrating with new cushion flooring designs that bring the latest in interior style. Showcasing the new for 2015 Woodmark and Tile Styles collections, Leoline will be demonstrating how cushion flooring can bring on-trend finishes with a range of added features. With Superguard low maintenance surfaces, acoustic, thermal and comfort backings, incredibly realistic Natural Look and Feel surface textures and in…
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Timber temptation from Itec Contract Floors
Axento Timber has changed to Silento Timber, as Itec Contract Floors looks to simplify its product collections for 2015, offering contractors and specifiers a faster and clearer route to flooring specification. Still packed with the same great performance as before, including 18dB impact sound reduction, Class 33 Heavy Commercial durability, Hyperguard+ scuff protection and easier maintenance; Silento Timber includes nine on-trend wood looks in two and four-metre widths. With availability across the UK through Headlam…
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Refresh to Interface’s most popular carpet ranges
Two of Interface’s bestselling products, Transformation and Elevation, are being updated to offer an even greater range of design possibilities in line with global colour and design trends. Elevation III now has a larger range colour ways reflecting the latest trends with palettes to work with denim blue, linen, khaki greens, teals and stone greys. Transformation also has an updated range of colours, with a broad selection of greys, blues and neutral hues. Elevation, which is inspired…
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Redefine your relationship with vinyl – Itec Contract Floors
Designated internally as the ‘Connect Project’, the brand new Itec UK & Ireland Commercial Flooring Collection is redefining decorative, safety and acoustic flooring for contractors right across the UK. With 70 different floors stocked at Headlam distributors right across the UK, the collection is completely geared towards giving contractors the very best service with the exceptional quality and pricing for which the Itec Contract Floors brand has become known. First and foremost, comes a product…
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Viola Communications by Ege Carpets
For Viola Communications in Abu Dhabi, the capital city of the United Arab Emirates, ege has helped transforming a typical workplace with rooms and corridors into a fluid, informal and interactive space. In this new and innovative setting, relationships between users are set to be a priority along with the challenge of mixing the local taste with a modern design interpretation. Customised carpets Several different themes are used to give a distinctive character to each…
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Interface helps bring the University of Leeds to life
Human Nature, the latest global collection from modular flooring manufacturer, Interface, has been used in the refurbishment of the University of Leeds Language Zone to help create a unique and inspiring area for students to learn. Located in the grade II listed Parkinson building, the Language Zone consists of a reception area, seating space, and communal and individual computing pods. The project brief was to create a learning zone that would draw both students and…
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On track to success with Jaymart
Jaymart’s heavy duty indoor/outdoor spike/skate/stud resistant smooth surface rubber safety flooring was recently specified in colour Black/Blue for the Bobsleigh Track at the University of Bath. The Bobsleigh Track facilities include a 140m push-start track which enables Britain’s bobsleigh athletes to hone their starts away from the ice. Paul Macfarlane, Sales Director says “Bladerunner is an eco-friendly flooring and it offers a brilliant shock and sound absorbency training surface. This is a top performance product!”…
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Safety without compromising on design for Hillingdon Hospitals
In need of a floor covering that had a homely, non-clinical feel combined with effective slip resistance, GBS Architects installed 590m2 of Forbo Flooring Systems’ Surestep Wood Decibel in a rehabilitation ward for older adults, as part of the Beaconsfield East Dementia Care Project. Using a grant received from the Department of Health Capital Investment initiative, the Hillingdon Hospitals NHS Foundation Trust refurbished the Beaconsfield East Ward, which won the Best Internal Environment Award at the Building Better…
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The optimum choice in rubber crumb underlay
The made in the UK Optima underlay from floorwise, delivers commercial environments ultra durable underfoot comfort and carpet protection, helping to extend the life of carpets in busy areas such as hotel receptions, corridors and bar areas. In a new composition that gives even more performance per pound, Optima has additional acoustic absorption and thermal insulation too. Thanks to its dense rubber crumb construction, Optima is the benchmark in high performance underlay for the most…
Read More » Interface takes friends of the earth around the world
Friends of the Earth have brought their brand identity to life with innovative modular flooring designs from global carpet manufacturer Interface to create a unique ‘around the world’ theme for their new London-based Head Office. The environmental campaigning charity required a flooring solution that would create an inspirational space for workers to flourish in whilst having a low environmental impact which reflected their values. A colour scheme was chosen to reflect the ‘what if the…
Read More »Tarkett launches a new collection of heterogeneous vinyl flooring
Tarkett, the worldwide leader in the flooring industry, has launched a new collection of heterogeneous vinyl flooring, Acczent Excellence 80/Tapiflex Excellence 65, offering a wide spectrum of colours based on research of the ageing human eye and its perception of colour. Combining a total of 117 designs, the collection is available both as a compact backed and acoustic option. Centred on the concept of colours, the collection of heavy duty commercial 2m sheets offers full…
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Cork Calls at Domotex
Granorte introduced a range of fabulous new cork flooring ideas at this January’s Domotex, wowing visitors with the ability of one of nature’s most low impact resources to find new applications and uses. Enjoying a rebirth as designers and end users seek more appealing, aesthetically diverse and sustainable materials, cork is a true wonder material and Granorte one of its finest manipulators. Along with an incredible range of flooring, the Portuguese manufacturer also makes wall…
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Mix it up with Mix to the Max from Balta Broadloom
Shaping spaces in the home like never before, Mix to the Max is the latest innovation from Balta Broadloom. Shaking aside the constraints of the 50x50cm carpet tile and reimagining a highly flexible 100x25cm dimension, Mix to the Max is inspired by the format and patina of wood flooring, yet with the possibility for virtually limitless design and layout combinations, Mix to the Max is entirely fresh and refreshingly different. With underfoot comfort, thermal and…
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Granorte brings cork to the masses
With interest in cork at an all time high, leading manufacturer Granorte has introduced an entry-level range ideal for consumers wanting to benefit from the inherent positive properties and beautiful aesthetic of nature’s wonder material. The Cork Trend collection features a 2.5mm real cork surface and a 1mm real cork underlay for a floor that looks stunning, performs impeccably and remains excellent value. With a performance WEARTOP layer for durability and easier maintenance and Uniclic…
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Itec enchants at London’s Sleep event
Itec Contract Floors exhibited alongside sister brand Moduleo at this year’s Sleep event, welcoming architects, designers and specifiers active in the hospitality industry to its ranges of safety, acoustic and decorative flooring. With floors designed to bring high levels of performance without decorative trade-off, the Itec Contract Floors collection is ideal for hospitality environments requiring the practical benefits of sheet vinyl while still wanting to maintain aesthetic principles. Whether safety flooring with 36+ slip-restraint, or…
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Avenue asserts itself at Domotex
With the popularity of cushion flooring still on the rise, Avenue is using Domotex to reveal captivating new designs and the introduction of the brand new Ultimate Elements collection. Using a scuff and mark-resistant SuperGuard PU lacquer for lasting looks and lower maintenance, Ultimate Elements brings together inspired recreations of stone and minerals for a collection strewn with hues of on-trend grey shades and warming neutrals. With marble-like textures of the new Rapallo Marble and…
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Sika provides beauty wholesaler with the flooring makeover
Sika pulled out all the stops when providing a robust and impressive flooring solution for a hair and beauty wholesaler in Greater Manchester. Alan Howard Hair and Beauty Supplies, in Stockport, required easy-to-maintain and aesthetically pleasing flooring for its 750m2 trade supply warehouse. Specialist installers, Warrington-based Quest Industrial Flooring, turned to Sika to provide the ideal solution which began with Sikafloor 161 – an economic, two-part low viscosity epoxy resin primer for the concrete substrate,…
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More density and more performance with floorwise
With improved Heavy Density Plus performance, floorwise has announced improvements to its popular Solo, Spirit and Lush recycled foam underlays. Now providing even better value pound for pound, these underlays are the perfect choice for homeowners wanting great comfort underfoot and a longer life from their carpet. For those looking for that extra feeling of luxury, the 12mm thick Luxury Use rated Lush will bring exceptional comfort underfoot along with great durability, the 10mm Spirit…
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Itec and Moduleo get their thing on at Sleep 2014
Visitors to this year’s Sleep exhibition will be able to see how resilient sheet flooring from Itec Contract Floors and luxury vinyl tiles from sister brand Moduleo, can bring an all-round flooring solution to their hospitality projects. Exhibiting at the event for the first time, both brands are backed by the Europe’s largest manufacturer of vinyl flooring, IVC Group and can provide a solution for public, accommodation and service areas. With a range of decorative,…
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Leather lux with a cork twist from Granorte
The luxury of leather and practicality of cork are married in perfect harmony with Corium leather flooring from Granorte. With a sound absorption layer made from cork, a core constructed from HDF for stability and a built-in cork underlay for better comfort; all beneath a beautiful recycled leather top, this is a floor for those that demand the most luxurious of looks with no practical trade-off. In fact, Corium is even finished with a durable…
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Top sports performance from Jaymart
Jaymart’s Sports & Leisure division are forging ahead with a new Supply & Fit option through their specialist in-house team, and this is now successfully being used by a wide range of customers. Nick Bunyard has expanded his sales force and is growing his product portfolio in order to offer an enhanced package and improved customer service for the sports & leisure arena. CrossFit boxes are now benefiting from Jaymart’s new Xfit weightlifting mats –…
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Functional flooring with an eye on style
Banishing utilitarian looks forever, Itec Contract Floors can bring leisure and hospitality environments functional flooring that looks great too, with a range of decorative, safety and acoustic flooring in a diverse mix of inspiring styles. From wood and tile looks, through to mineral and architectural influenced effects the Itec portfolio is extensive and carries suitable specifications for front and rear of house. As the only sheet, safety and acoustic flooring available in a four-metre width,…
Read More » United Kingdom-Bristol: Architectural design services
Official EU reference: 277129-2014 Procurer reference: RIBA Competitions will send a unique identification number to each applicant who registers for the competition. Published on: 13/08/2014 Deadline date:18/09/2014 Location where the contract is to be carried out: Bristol, City of Name of the buying organisation: BRISTOL CITY COUNCIL Summary of the contract Bristol Arena Multidisciplinary Design Team Competition. Architectural design services. Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services. Architectural and related services. Architectural services for buildings. Architectural, engineering and…
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Four is the magic number
The low maintenance, comfort and durability of commercial sheet vinyl makes it a natural choice for a huge range of environments, but with a common width of two-metres, its use in large open plan spaces has been restricted by too many unsightly joints. However, with Itec Contract Floors’ four-metre wide option, there is now a way to reduce the number of seams and minimise their appearance in large spaces. Whether decorative sheet, acoustic or safety…
Read More » CCF sustainability and waste management ‘Know How’ captured in new guide
Interior building products and insulation distributor CCF has launched an all new Sustainable Solutions Guide as part of its on-going dedication to improving environmental efficiency. The guide also supports customers who want to comply with new waste disposal legislation, or learn more about topics such as installing insulation the Green Deal, air tightness, and acoustic testing. Encapsulated within 36 pages and available across the CCF branches nationwide or from the CCF website, the guide includes…
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Get money back with Roll Back
Itec Contract Floors has launched its ‘Itec Roll Back’ promotion that rewards contractors with Amazon vouchers for full rolls of Itec decorative, acoustic and safety flooring throughout July, August and September. With up to £30 in vouchers to be earned on selected rolls, ‘Itec Roll Back’ is a great way to reward yourself for a busy summer, when you really should have been relaxing on a beach in some faraway land. Free to spend your…
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A natural combination from Granorte
Combining two natural flooring materials to give the best of both worlds, Linocork from Granorte brings a unique aesthetic to the home, perfect for making a contemporary style statement. Featuring a linoleum surface with the acoustic, thermal and comfort benefits of an agglomerated cork base and integrated cork underlay, Linocork breathes new life into a once hugely popular domestic flooring material, introducing it to a new design-conscious audience. In a range of traditional marbleised and…
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Optimise your options with Itec Contract Floors
Available in two specifications, the new Optimise collection from Itec Contract Floors delivers outstanding acoustic performance and great value in a range of stylish looks. Optimise is also the first collection from Itec to feature Sanitec antibacterial treatment that maintains a more hygienic floor surface. Combined with Hyperguard+ PUR reinforcement for standardised maintenance and to resist scuffing and stains, Optimise will perform in a diverse range of environments including healthcare and education. With a 0.70mm…
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Jaymart Tough and Fit for Purpose
Jaymart’s new Sports & Leisure Division is already making an impact in the world of fitness. Tottenham Hotspur FC training centre and St George’s Park National Football Centre in Burton-on-Trent are joined by the following establishments in having opted for Jaymart’s renowned, robust rubber Bladerunner as the optimum eco-friendly choice for longevity, comfortable training surface, great shock and sound absorbency properties and top performance: Arsenal Training Centre easyGym Lancashire County Cricket Club Functional Fitness Reach4Fitness…
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Latest Collection by Interface Human Nature
Global carpet tile manufacturer, Interface has launched its latest collection, Human Nature™, designed by David Oakey longtime Interface collaborator and world leader in sustainable design practices. Available globally, the collection is built on the premise that designing spaces which evoke the senses through light, colour, texture and detail spark the human creative spirit. The collection provides a foundation for organisation’s to curate beautiful spaces that inspire beautiful thinking. Drawing on the innate connection humans have…
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A STAR-TLING result for Orion Primary School
The stars are shining at the new Orion Primary School in the London Borough of Barnet thanks to its exciting new Supacord carpet, supplied by UK-based fibre bonded carpet manufacturer Heckmondwike FB. As its motto is ‘recognising the star in everyone’, the Ofsted Outstanding school required the carpet to be incorporated with stars in several different colours throughout the corridor areas. Heckmondwike FB supplied 2,600m2 of Supacord carpet tiles in purple, graphite, orange, willow, azure,…
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Enjoy the luxury of leather with Corium from Granorte
Opulent and elegant, Corium leather flooring from Granorte captures a new mode of luxurious living. Featuring real leather in a range of textured effects, Corium takes the beautiful aesthetic of this natural product and combines it with the practical advantages of modern engineered cork flooring. With Uniclic for fast and glue-free installation, the entire Corium collection benefits from a moisture resistant HDF core and in-built cork underlay that improves comfort and provides better acoustic and…
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Leoline updates housebuilder favourite
Comfytex is the new name for the revamped Comfylux Xtra from Leoline that’s been given a makeover to bring it inline with the latest interior trends. Updated sample books and cards will feature the collection’s fresh new looks, including a dramatic black tile in Barcelona and the mineral inspired Sand decors, making it ideal for housebuilders and developers looking to provide new owners with stylish and affordable flooring. Available in two, three and four-metre widths,…
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Sika sets new trends in decorative flooring
Sika is helping UK architects and interior designers to achieve greater design freedom with the introduction of its seamless Decorative and Comfort Floor ranges. The result of 40 years’ flooring expertise, Sika’s high performance epoxy and polyurethane resin flooring systems push the boundaries in liquid applied vinyl to new levels, offering a sustainable, cost effective and seamless solution with thousands of design possibilities. From bold single colours to granite, decorative quartz, decorative flake and marble…
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‘On Your Level’ with Saint-Gobain Weber flooring systems
Saint-Gobain Weber have introduced a new product guide that details a full range of innovative flooring screeds for commercial, industrial, design and marine applications. These easy to use products have rapid drying attributes that allow easy access for other trades in the shortest possible time. Weber flooring products are the fast way to achieving proven, reliable results every time. This comprehensive product range has been designed for applicators, main contractors, specifiers and architects to achieve…
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An educated flooring choice for Edinburgh student accommodation
New student accommodation for Edinburgh Napier University has been equipped with a range of high performance flooring from Itec Contract Floors. The Bainfield accommodation site, within the Fountainbridge area of the city, contains seven blocks of flats, with a total of 778 en-suite rooms accompanied by 117 kitchen and living areas. Over 20,000m2 of Itec flooring has been installed covering the accommodation, corridors and communal areas, selected parts of the student centre, within the laundry…
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Tough in any Climate – Jaymart Matting
Jaymart, who are renowned for their safety credentials, ever evolving product range and breadth of product experience, have recently added to their vast specialist flooring and matting portfolio. Jaymart’s tough and versatile Remp ZERO synthetic rubber flooring range boasts high performance characteristics. Just one of the products in the range is the firm favourite round studded flooring Zero TP BK GT which is a 4.00mm thick tile for extra heavy duty contract use. Typical applications…
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Viva le Vita
The striking new Vita flooring collection from Granorte combines the unique patterns and textures of wood flooring with the acoustic, thermal and comfort benefits of cork flooring. Featuring a high-definition reproduction of beautiful wood decors atop a high-density cork surface and protected by a high performance PUR coating, Vita delivers 14 stunning looks. Including on-trend white-washed and grey oaks, as well as larch and ash, Vita delivers incredible 1000dpi clarity for life-like realism, but the…
Read More » UK-Liverpool: Architectural design services tender
United Kingdom-Liverpool: Architectural design services tender Official EU reference: 39790-2014 Procurer reference: LJMU 14/02 – Copperas Hill Architects Published on: 05/02/2014 Deadline date:03/03/2014 Location where the contract is to be carried out: Liverpool Name of the buying organisation: LIVERPOOL JOHN MOORES UNIVERSITY Summary of the contract Copperas Hill Redevelopment — Architectural Services (LJMU 14/02). Liverpool John Moores University (the University) has purchased the former Royal Mail Post Office (the Site) situated at Copperas Hill, Liverpool, L3 1AA.…
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Sports and Leisure Flooring from Jaymart
2014 is promising to be an exciting year for our Sports & Leisure team. We are continuing to grow our product portfolio and are taking on several new ranges that we are very enthusiastic about. We have over 80 Flooring solutions within our Sports & Leisure offering and pride ourselves on offering a true 360 degree solution to our customers. We offer heavy duty rubber roll and interlocking tile solutions, high impact acoustic/force reduction rubber…
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Itec Contract Floors launches brand new-look website
Itec Contract Floors’ brand new website www.itecfloors.co.uk, will showcase a fresh and modern look, with a clear layout packed with information and updated functionality which now includes content rich media. A completely revamped design has made the new comprehensive Itec website easy to navigate. Quick links are now offered from the top bar inviting users to explore all areas of the site, expanded to include new sections dedicated to News, Environment, isafe advanced Safety Flooring,…
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Granorte set to dazzle at Domotex
Alongside exciting updates to the Granorte cork collections on show in Hannover, the latest developments to the innovative Vita range will enjoy the limelight at Domotex, revealing the astonishing clarity and visual results achieved by employing advanced high definition digital printing. Inspired by the aesthetics found in the natural world, Vita boasts beautiful wood-style decors that portray the minute grain characteristics of larch, oak and ash in sharp, life-like detail thanks to printing resolutions of…
Read More » United Kingdom-Coventry: Architectural, construction, tender
United Kingdom-Coventry: Architectural, construction, tender Official EU reference: 339020-2013 Procurer reference: PROJECT – 00000808 Published on: 09/10/2013 Deadline date:04/11/2013 Location where the contract is to be carried out: Coventry Name of the buying organisation: COVENTRY CITY COUNCIL Summary of the contract COV – 2 Form Entry New Build Primary School Coventry – Consultant Appointment. The commission is for the appointment of an architect-lead design team to provide contract management of the proposed building replacement of a 1…
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Sektor launched to the interior solutions market!
A new range of professional interior solutions, including glazed and flexible partitioning, cubicles, storage walls, shelving, and doors has launched under the brand-name Sektor. Available exclusively at leading interior building solutions distributor CCF and via www.sektorinterior.com, each product has been designed to meet contractor demand for value, availability, reliable service from partitioning specialists, and choice. Sektor has been developed with three key fundamentals in mind: high-quality solutions that are quick and simple to install, have…
Read More » Dyson’s smallest, quietest Ball vacuum cleaner yet!
Retailers know homes are getting smaller. The average new-build one-bedroom home in the UK is just 46 square metres (the size of a tube carriage on the Jubilee Line); and 57% of people say there is not enough storage in their homes for their possessions. Compromising on space shouldn’t mean compromising on technology. Designed for the technologically astute Japanese, DC49 is engineered to be Dyson’s smallest, quietest Ball™ vacuum cleaner yet. The Dyson digital motor…
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Heuga introduces two new products
This summer Heuga adds a new stylish collection to its range called smart sense. This exciting collection creates a harmonious and modern look in any room. The colour palette ranges from natural tones to the latest in colour trends. Heuga is also launching an underlay to the market called Interlay. This resilient underlay has been specially designed for use with Heuga carpet tiles. It provides more underfoot comfort and helps improving acoustics and reducing impact…
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Hi-Tech designs for Alsop High School with Forbo Flooring Systems
A development project at Alsop High School in Liverpool has incorporated products from Forbo Flooring Systems Marmoleum and Sarlon acoustic vinyl ranges, contributing to a contemporary finish in keeping with the specialist technology college’s modern ethos. The project included the construction of a state-of-the-art new facility housing classrooms, a sixth form centre and a new canteen, as well as extensive refurbishment of the existing buildings, which have been in place since 1926. As the largest…
Read More » Dyson DC39 animal
What they say…. Engineered to remove more dust. With tools engineered for pet hair removal.DC39 Animal has Dyson’s latest Radial Root Cyclone™ technology, and a Tangle-free Turbine tool for pet hair. It has Ball™ technology to turn on the spot and follow with greater control. DC39 Animal comes with a Triggerhead tool that adjusts at the handle for different floor types – no need to bend down. Ball™ technology for cylinder vacuums Dyson…
Read More »The Vacuum Review July 2013
Dyson DC41 Animal Dyson Ball Upright What they say…. Removes more dust than any other vacuum. Easy to steer with an extra tool for pet hair. DC41 Animal is engineered for outstanding cleaning performance and ease of use. It automatically self-adjusts for different carpet lengths and hard floors. DC41 Animal has Dyson’s latest Radial Root Cyclone™ technology, and Ball™ technology for smooth steering. There’s also a Tangle-free Turbine tool for pet hair. Strongest suction at…
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Spark excitement with Granorte cork flooring
Leading cork flooring manufacturer Granorte is responding to the rising trend for using alternative flooring materials in the home by continuing to design and create stunning cork surfaces that capture the imagination and inspire beautiful and eco-friendly interiors. With a variety of design-focused collections tailored to offer retailers unusual and eye-catching flooring styles, Granorte is becoming the go-to brand for shoppers looking to create style statements with their flooring. Ranges such as Studio with its…
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Set the shop floor alight with the Type V display from Leoline
With sales of cushion flooring taking a bigger proportion of the residential flooring market in recent years, retailers are encouraged to take advantage of this unstoppable trend with the updated Leoline Type V POS unit that offers maximum visual impact to entice shoppers. A spacious stand with room for displaying all 10 of Leoline’s stylish and practical cushion floor ranges, with nine spaces for extra large samples and room for 10 full-size sample books underneath,…
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ICOPAL MEETS WITH DESIGN TEAM TO ACHIEVE LEVEL 3
The transformation of Walsall’s waterfront into a vibrant canal-side comprises 319 apartments and 22 houses, forming an integral part of the regeneration programme for the Walsall area. The scheme, which set a target for all units to achieve Level 3 under the Code for Sustainable Homes, utilised Icopal’s range of Monarfloor acoustic systems: Bridgestop, Isolation Strip and Tranquilt to meet the sustainable goals. Icopal offered its support and expertise to both the architect and main…
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Itec Contract Floors rehabilitates Isokinetic London
Some 200m2 of resilient flooring from Itec Contract Floors has been installed by M&M Contracts at the new London headquarters of the FIFA approved Isokinetic Medical Group, the internationally recognised leader in the field of sports rehabilitation. This treatment centre is the first Isokinetic location outside of Italy and is therefore set to experience high levels of footfall thanks to the company’s second-to-none reputation across the globe. The rich amber tones of Concept Wood flooring…
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Kährs joins top spec at Hartlepool’s transformational school
Two wood flooring products, from Kährs award-winning range, have been installed at Jesmond Gardens Primary School. Designed by ADP for Hartlepool Borough Council, Jesmond Gardens is a new 2,055m² school designed around principles of transformational learning. Kährs Oak Siena and Reflex Oak Activity Floor, by Kährs were specified and installed, by Reflex Sports, throughout the main hall and open plan ‘class bases’. Jesmond Gardens is a bold and highly creative response, which encourages the use…
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Granorte’s Luxury vinyl tiles with a cork twist
Granorte, the leading manufacturer of innovative and striking cork surfaces, is continuing to impress retailers and homeowners alike with its extensive product portfolio that includes a collection of luxury vinyl tiles that have a cork twist. Setting itself apart from other widely available LVT products, Granorte’s Vinylcork collection comes in a long plank format for a sophisticated elongated look and has a unique structure. A two-mm luxury vinyl surface sits atop an agglomerated cork layer,…
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Peace for patients with Itec Contract Floors
A calm, quiet atmosphere is paramount to the comfort and wellbeing of patients in a variety of healthcare environments, and Itec Contract Floors now offers a range of resilient floor coverings with acoustic properties that are perfect for these locations. Healthcare organisations such as care homes, hospitals and therapeutic facilities often require a peaceful atmosphere to relax patients, and in busy environments this can be extremely hard to achieve. Impact noise from heavy footfall and…
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Bring art to life – Fletco Carpets
The days of the traditional bland carpet may be over, says Fletco Carpets of Denmark. Creativity of designers and the expressions of noble art are no longer restricted to canvas and sculpture. – Bring it on, says Danish carpet manufacturer, Fletco Carpets; if you can think it we can print it! – An extraordinary way of articulating carpets, says designer Sebastian Wrong of The Wrongshop in London. It’s fascinating that Fletco Carpets has…
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Tread quietly with acoustic underlays from Floorwise
No wood or laminate flooring installation is complete without acoustic underlays, and Floorwise is once again silencing the competition with its range of specialist underlays that deliver proven sound-deadening results. Eye-catching redesigned packaging allows for easy comparison across the ranges, and it is simple for fitters and installers to quickly select the right Floorwise underlay for specific jobs as the new packaging incorporates an easy-to read 4 in 1 hanging sample. Specially engineered to reduce…
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IVC Group to excite at Domotex 2013
IVC Group brands Leoline, Avenue and Itec Contract Floors will showcase an array of exciting new products at Domotex 2013 that will demonstrate the group’s commitment to producing innovative, stylish and practical floors for both residential and commercial markets. Avenue is set to continue its success in creating design-led and practical cushion flooring for the residential market by unveiling two new product ranges at Domotex. The new Ultimate Design collection will suit modern interiors with…
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Let them sing with Silento acoustic flooring
Music and performing arts students at the City of Bath College can sing, dance and act without disrupting their fellow pupils now that Silento acoustic flooring from Itec Contract Floors has been installed in the dedicated drama centre. Fitted by Peter James Flooring and distributed by Baileys of Bristol, 200m2 of Silento in Bretagne 744 was chosen to provide sound absorption in the Music & Performing Arts centre of this vibrant Further Education College located…
Read More » Carpets from RWM show recycled into new building products
20,000 square metres of carpet used at the major recycling and waste industry exhibition at Birmingham’s NEC have been successfully recycled into new engineered construction products. Effective collaboration between Carpet Recycling UK, the industry body for recycling and re-using carpet, and all parties ensured that stand and aisle carpet from September’s RWM in partnership with CIWM event was diverted from landfill. The grey and red Sommer NP carpets were specially selected by i2i Events Group,…
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Silento for Scottish student halls of residence – contract floors news
Silento for Scottish student halls of residence Students at the University of the West of Scotland now reside upon hardwearing acoustic flooring from Itec Contract Floors, having had a total of 4,500m2 of Silento Boticelli 698 installed in areas including 340 en-suite bedrooms in their brand new halls of residence. Renowned for its superb acoustic properties, the Silento range is ideal for multi-occupancy buildings such as these. Offering an impressive 18dB of sound insulation,…
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Granorte gets modular at 100% Design – Cork News
Granorte, the leading manufacturer of recycled cork flooring and walls, made an impact at 100% Design last month, unveiling to the specification community a brand new range of modular cork wall tiles set to transform interiors. An exclusive line, Cork Collection_03 comprises tiles that combine in various ways to create unique, graphic three-dimensional wall coverings. Drawing inspiration from traditional Portuguese tiles and wood panelling of the 50s and 60s, Collection_03 casts striking rhythmic patterns across…
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Fermacell’s underfloor heating overlay system provides superior results
Underfloor heating is becoming an increasingly popular feature, with systems being installed in more than 85 per cent of self-build projects. There are a number of reasons why demand for underfloor heating is on the rise, especially in the self-build and conservatory markets, which include the ability to allow an even distribution of heat while providing increased comfort levels. Individual room control also enables the temperature to be individually adjusted in each room. In comparison,…
Read More » More retailers keen to recycle carpet waste – Carpet News
More retailers keen to recycle carpet waste More and more retailers are signing up to recycle their carpet waste as they recognise the twin benefits of potential disposal cost savings and the ability to offer an enhanced customer service, according to Carpet Recycling UK. Increased numbers of outlets throughout the UK accepting all types of waste carpet for re-use or recycling along with innovative and diverse end uses for the material are contributing to…
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Itec innovates at the Flooring Show
Itec captivated the attention of visitors at this year’s Flooring Show with an interactive Invisiweld cold welding installation and its range of striking acousticflooring. Requiring less equipment and delivering a nearly invisible join for a seamless finish, the Itec Invisiweld system proved an instant hit at Harrogate with its timesaving and cost-friendly nature when compared with traditional hot welding methods. Completely watertight for ultimate peace of mind, Invisiweld can be used for all commercial and…
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It’s a corker from Granorte
With a fresh approach to design and innovative manufacturing techniques, Granorte has proved time and time again that its striking cork products are the ideal choice for retailers looking to offer something a little different to their customers. Belonging in Granorte’s trend-led Studio collection of floating cork flooring and available in a choice of planks, narrow panels and tiles that simply click together, Nobel Select is an inspiring design full of character. The lively and…
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Laminate is winning hearts and minds – Balterio News
Ever-increasing numbers of people are choosing laminate as their preferred choice of floor covering . Appearance, simple installation and easy cleaning are just a few of the qualities that make laminate so popular. Laminate provides all the advantages of wood, such as the authentic look and feel, but none of its drawbacks, affirms Balterio, one of the most innovative producers of quality laminate floors. We spoke with Franky Terrijn, Marketing Director at Balterio and learned…
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TURN DOWN THE VOLUME WITH FORBO NEW SARLON
In a world full of noise, acoustic performance is an essential component of modern building design. Sarlon from Forbo Flooring Systems is a best in class acoustic vinyl solution that offers specifiers an unprecedented combination of high quality sound reduction and sophisticated design choice. Careful management of sound is essential for creating comfortable environments for working or learning. Noise pollution can have adverse effects on the human body, including sleep disorders, stress, headaches and learning…
Read More » New demonstration flooring video showing LVT installation on loose laid InstaLay
InstaFloor, manufacturer of the revolutionary InstaLay self-adhesive acoustic underlay which will be on show at the Harrogate Flooring Show, has launched a new demonstration video showing how easy it is to install luxury vinyl tiles (LVTs) on loose laid InstaLay. While InstaLay, with its low or high grab self-adhesive membrane, has been designed for use with carpet, carpet tiles, wood and sheet flooring it is particularly beneficial with LVTs. Its recycled rubber crumb construction forgives…
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FORBO FLYING HIGH!
An extensive flooring refurbishment at RAF Mildenhall base in Suffolk has been made possible thanks to Forbo Flooring Systems’ expert in-house design service. A wide range of Forbo’s products have been specified as part of an exciting integrated flooring solution, complete with intricate Aquajet and hand cut designs. The entire floor area at the Youth Centre for American servicemen’s children had been installed for over ten years and was in need of replacement. The solution…
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Knauf Brio Dry Floor Screed raises acoustic and thermal performance
Knauf Brio Dry Floor Screed raises acoustic and thermal performance Easy and quick to install, Knauf Brio Dry Floor Screed is a superb substrate for perfect floors in new build and refurbishment projects that not only cuts construction times but also boosts both thermal and acoustic performance – and scores points on the sustainability front too. Developed by Knauf Drywall – the UK’s leading manufacturer of lightweight building products and systems – Brio is an…
Read More » Mapei present complete wood flooring adhesive range at The Flooring Show, Harrogate 2012
Mapei will be displaying products from their wood flooring range at The Flooring Show in Harrogate this year. From the sub-floor to the floor covering adhesives, Mapei will be demonstrating how they can offer a fully compatible system that will eliminate common causes of failures and provide a long lasting finish to wood floor covering. Mapei understand that the final floor coverings performance can only reach its designated level if the preparatory works are successfully…
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Itec inspires at ican Dublin
Delivering an injection of modern flair, high-performance contemporary flooring from Itec Contract Floors now graces the premises of the creative agency ican and brings modern architectural style to this artistic office setting. A total refurbishment project engineered by Dublin-based Arcology Design Ltd, ican explicitly desired a boutique-style look to suit its highly interactive environment. As Colette van Jaarsveld, director, Arcology, explains, “ican had a specific look in mind. Relocating to a prominent Georgian building located…
Read More » See cold welding in action at Harrogate with Itec Contract Floors
Visitors to the Harrogate Flooring Show in September will see an array of cleverly designed acoustic flooring with superb sound-deadening properties on display at the Itec Contract Floors stand, and will even get the chance to witness a cold welding installation in action. Renowned for its high-performance range of commercial flooring, Itec will have a section of the stand dedicated to explaining the process of cold welding – an excellent opportunity for floor fitters and…
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