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Waterproof skirtings by FN Neuhofer Holz – now available for designer floor coverings
With the increase in LVT floors and vinyl floor coverings on the market, the issue of protecting the skirtings from moisture is becoming increasingly important. FN Neuhofer Holz has developed waterproof skirtings for installations that require particular resistance to moisture; these skirtings combine the benefits of waterproof plastic carriers with…
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Social housing flooring requires tenant appeal
Social housing has been making headlines for the wrong reasons in the aftermath of the Grenfell Tower tragedy. But on a positive note, it has highlighted the needs of tenants and ways of making their homes better, safer places to live in. However, there is also an urgent need for…
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Removing floor coverings with Wolff Strippers
Selecting the type of floor stripping machine In principle, removing a floor covering is a rather simple job. However, whether this job actually proves to be simple in practice depends on selecting the proper machine for one part and rather essentially the proper tool for the other. The question as…
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Interfloor’s One-Stop-Shop for Flooring Accessories at Domotex 2018
Europe’s largest manufacturer of flooring accessories, Interfloor is attending Domotex to showcase its British-manufactured underlays which cover a broad range of requirements and meet the demands of both the residential and contract markets. From airports to mosques and churches, hotels, casinos, new build housing, maritime vessels, cruise liners, universities and schools,…
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OCEAN MEDIA GROUP BUYS THE FLOORING SHOW
The Flooring Show, the UK’s national flooring event, which marked its 55th edition this year, has been purchased by Ocean Media Group, a leading provider of exhibitions, events, awards and specialist publications. Owned and organised by Wendy Adams for the past five years, the show has undergone a period of…
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Trust in each step with Marldon
You may have noticed a small change to Marldon, we understand the importance of continual improvement and moving with the times, and so we have taken steps to enhance the look and feel of our brand. We hope you agree that our new marque matches the quality of our products…
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Bucking the interior design trend:
As part of its sponsorship of the Grand Room Sets feature at Grand Designs Live in Birmingham this October, AXA Insurance has released new research highlighting the most and least popular interior design trends across the UK, with some surprising results. No two houses are the same, however AXA has…
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Solus Ceramics launches new range inspired by European Stone
Solus Ceramics, a leading supplier of innovative architectural wall and floor tiles, has launched a new porcelain range inspired from a multitude of different natural stones. Inspired by traditional European stone, Pioneer interprets a wide variety of diverse natural stones from all over Europe, from sandstone and granite through to…
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Voting open for Tile Trader’s ‘Tiling for a Good Cause” campaign
Online tile retailer, Tile Trader, is urging members of the public across the UK to cast their vote in its “Tiling for a Good Cause” initiative. The campaign will give one deserving facility a tiling transformation worth up to £500*, with nominations received from community groups across the UK including…
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BOLON + LINDBÄCKS SWEDEN
Project: Lindbäcks City/Country: Stockholm, Sweden Architect: MER Collection: Bolon By You Stripe Brown Sand gloss Area: 260 m2 Year: 2017 Architects at MER made the most of this unique Stockholm location by embracing the vast views of the Swedish capital. Lindbäcks Byggs new office, located in Solna just outside the…
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Alliance Flooring Distribution lays tech fleet success
Alliance Flooring Distribution Ltd, one of the UK’s leading dedicated floor covering distributors, has added Microlise Proof of Delivery (POD) and Journey Management to increase efficiency and customer satisfaction, while reducing paperwork and time to invoice. Supplying all types of floor coverings including carpet, vinyl, laminate, LVT, wood, underlay and…
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Market for interior doors is benefiting from the renaissance of the construction industry
The industry for interior doors in Europe increased its sales by 3.4% last year, thus increasing the business volume in the countries under investigation to over 1.8 billion Euros. This trend should continue at the same pace in the next few years due to the positive development in the construction…
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Architect@Work Show 2018 update
ARCHITECT@WORK Show, the carefully curated two-day trade show aimed at architects, interior designers and specifiers, will return to Olympia National Hall, London for its 2018 edition on 24th and 25th January. Over 100 leading international architectural suppliers will showcase new products and offer the latest innovations in surface solutions, lighting…
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Winner of Retailer of the Year goes to Walton Flooring Centre
Walton Flooring Centre is an up and coming star in the Merseyside region, a flooring centre that has grown exponentially over the past six years with no sign of slowing down in the future. They started life at a store based in Walton, Liverpool in 2011 and now have a…
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Flying the flag for terrazzo manufacture
Diespeker & Co was crowned Manufacturer of the Year (under 25m turnover) at the Made in the South East Awards. Now in their fifth year, the awards were compèred by presenter Alexis Conran, with Dr Sally Beken from Innovate UK giving the keynote speech. The event was held at the…
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BAARS & BLOEMHOFF – Transitions III: Experimental Creativity
It’s starting to become something of a tradition. For ‘Transitions III’, Baars & Bloemhoff has once again invited six leading Dutch design studios to work their magic with the company’s extensive material collection. This edition Mae Engelgeer, Studio Truly Truly, Bart Joachim van Uden, Floris Wubben, Christian Heikoop and Job…
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Ora ïto chooses Stepevi’s Pixel Rose collection for the interior design of Yooma Hotel
When award-winning French designer, Ora ïto, imagined the interior concept of the Yooma Hotel in Paris, the design prodigy chose Stepevi to provide luxurious rugs in the reception area. All the rugs, from Stepevi’s iconic Pixel Rose collection, were made in Turkey and delivered in March 2017, three weeks after the order…
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‘Creating’ the wellness factor with Gerflor
For those who work out regularly, constant traveling can throw a wrench into their regular routines. But just because it’s hard to stay fit on the road doesn’t mean travellers don’t want to try and keep their fitness regimes going. Multiple hotel chains have started to accommodate fitness-oriented travellers by…
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Visual Drama, Created in Hollywood – Swedish Drama, Hollywood Style
Daniel Wellington is a leading accessory brand, globally recognised for the sophisticated and minimalist design of its products. Since its inception, the company has sold over 6 million watches and established itself as one of the fastest growing and most beloved brands in the watch industry. At the same time,…
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Tap, Strike, Knock, Whack, Bang, Pound, Smash… with Hultafors Tools
In this new generation range you’ll find Ball Hammers, Carpenters’ Hammers, T-Block Hammers, Electrician’s Hammers, Sledge Hammers, Dead Blow Hammers and even Copper Hammers. They’re tools that can handle the toughest work, delivering the best possible levels of precision, performance and safety. Ergonomically designed for ease of use and with a…
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FN Neuhofer new digiprint – Flooring Profiles to match any decor
At FN Neuhofer Holz, Industry 4.0 is given a high profile and has been implemented step by step in almost all areas. In order to further expand its technological lead, the company has invested in a new, cutting-edge digital printing machine. This system convinces by its variety of innovative functions…
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Solid Gear Safety Shoes – Ideal For Winter
Solid Gear and Toe Guard safety shoes and boots are fast becoming among the most popular brands choice among discerning tradesmen and women. There’s over 30 products to choose from that integrate modern designs and sporty looks with best in class materials for comfort, protection and durability. There’s a host…
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Floorswitch APP to revolutionise the way the world sees floors
The ‘imagination gap’, the point between a sample request and a loss of custom, currently costs the UK flooring industry an estimated £60 million per year. FloorSwitch is set to solve this problem with their revolutionary augmented reality flooring application. Utilising the latest in mobile technology, FloorSwitch has developed the…
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Bostik receives top marks for flooring at the University of Huddersfield
Titan Flooring was the main flooring contractor for the £27.5m development, which includes the new six-storey Oastler building that will house the University’s Law School and part of the School of Music, Humanities and Media. The building has a range of environmental features which have helped it achieve BREEAM…
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Bolon – Projects We Love
PROJECT INFORMATION Project: Service Union United PAM City/Country: Helsinki, Finland Architect: Innovarch OY Collection: Artisan Slate, Coal, Fuchsia, Petroleum, Silence Illuminate Area: 320 m2 Year: 2016 Architects at Innovarch OY used numerous of different Bolon tiles from our collections, Artisan and Silence to create the lovely spectrum of colours that…
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