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Heronrib matting adds style and safety to the Visionary
Heronrib matting, manufactured in the UK and US by Plastex, has recently been laid in several areas of a new stylish development in Hong Kong called “The Visionary”, including changing rooms, indoor and outdoor pools and shower areas. As all these areas are characterised by the presence of water, the…
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Underlay pioneer recognised for exporting excellence
A flooring manufacturer that pioneered the “British method” of installing underlay across the world has been recognised for its exporting success in the inaugural UK Export Excellence Awards. Interfloor was named winner in two high profile categories at the prestigious Export Excellence Awards 2016 ceremony and gala dinner held in Liverpool on 15…
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Plan your trip to the Flooring Show 2016
The Flooring Show is fast approaching with over 170 exhibitors preparing for the show and visitors still registering to attend. Plan your trip in advance to make sure you see everyone you want to and make the most of the 54th Flooring Show. Accommodation Harrogate has an amazing selection of…
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Resin Surfaces promotes Dale Banton to National Sales Manager
Resin Surfaces Ltd (RSL) has handed the top UK sales job in the firm to a consistently high performing Business Development Manager. Dale Banton, who has been with the specialist manufacturers of resin floor and wall finishes for three years, has taken over as National Sales Manager and will report…
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Wood & Laminate Exhibitors at The Flooring Show update
The Flooring Show is set to return to the Harrogate International Centre from 18th to 20th September 2016. With over 170 exhibitors signed up and registration to attend constantly increasing, the 54th Flooring Show is looking to be another huge success. This years offering of wood and laminate flooring is…
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Brintons is quick off the mark with new collection
World-renowned carpet manufacturer, Brintons, is launching a new range of carpets to the contract market that offers a shorter turnaround time of six weeks, ideal for installers and hospitality clients who are working on assignments with tight deadlines. The QuickWeave project is the first of its kind for Brintons and…
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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.…
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Gripping stuff from Floorwise diamond carpet gripper
Almost legendary in status, Diamond Carpet Gripper delivers superior hold in residential and commercial locations thanks to its extra-width and increased number of zinc-coated rust-resistant pins. Available in pre-nailed options for concrete, wood and dual-purpose, Diamond Gripper is great at delivering stability in a wide range of conditions and is…
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Woking firms V4 Woodflooring and Double R Racing team up for life in the fast lane
Two major Woking businesses have come together in a partnership which sees V4 Woodflooring sponsor Double R Racing’s Formula 4 team, supporting young and upcoming racing driver Zane Goddard. Double R Racing has been one of Woking’s biggest sporting success stories over the past decade, winning the high-profile British Formula 3…
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Brintons creates first class designs for Dubai International Airport
World-renowned carpet manufacturer, Brintons, has created the finishing touches to Dubai’s iconic International Airport through the use of its unique HD Weave Technology. Situated in the Al Garhoud district, Dubai International Airport is the country’s primary airport and the world’s busiest by international passenger traffic. Located over 7,200 acres, the…
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Interface carpet Introduces New Global Collection Inspired by Classic Textiles
Interface introduces World Woven™, a global collection of Skinny Planks™ and squares getting inspiration from textures found around the world throughout history. Uncomplicated, hand crafted and imperfect are attributes that are increasingly sought after in the materials with which we surround ourselves, given the hectic nature of modern life and all its…
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Snickers, Hultafors, Solid Gear and Toe Guard make Light Work this summer
For professional craftsmen and women, this summer is all about getting to know more about the top quality products from the Hultafors Group’s Premium brands, each of which deliver the leading innovations and marketing leading products in Tools, Workwear and Safety Shoes. They’re just the job for professional craftsmen and…
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Demo Zones Return to The Flooring Show
The Flooring Show in Harrogate is once again partnering up with the CFA, NICF and FITA to bring the Demo Zones to industry attendees throughout the three day exhibition. The free demonstrations will take place in the Kings Suite of the exhibition halls, alongside the popular Trends Hub and Seminar…
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New Rinos Matting loves sand
At first glance, the difference between entrance mats is often difficult to see. Entrance matting manufacturer Rinos is launching three new entrance mats where sand absorption and optical dirt have truly been measured. The performance between floor mats can be compared and a substantiated recommendation can be made about which mat is…
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Kährs joins eclectic urban mix at Pho Grand Central
Kährs Oak Sparuto has been specified at Pho Grand Central – a new Vietnamese street food eatery at Birmingham Grand Central. Pho occupies a prime site within the new premier shopping destination, located above the city’s newly renovated New Street Station. Kährs design-treated wood floor complements Pho’s raw, urban design…
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Unleash your Bohemian side with Osmo
Since summer 2014, Osmo UK has been proudly partnered with rustic European oak flooring specialists, ESCO. The collection includes nine solid oak flooring styles that are available pre-finished with Osmo’s renowned wood finishing product, Polyx®-Oil. Ready to install from purchase, Osmo’s ESCO collection is favoured by architects and interior designers. …
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Sikafloor keeps the presses rolling at label factory
More than 1,700m2 of a hard-wearing and fast-applied flooring solution from Sika was provided to an award-winning printing company in Leicester to create a replacement floor that offers long-term performance and durability with minimal disruption during installation. When Label Apeel purchased an old hosiery factory in Thurmaston near Leicester, they found…
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Carpet Fitter of The Year is Back
The National Institute of Carpet and Floorlayers (NCIF) have re-launched the Carpet Fitter of the Year Competition after a fifteen year hiatus. The grand final will take place over the first two days of The Flooring Show on 18 and 19 September at the Harrogate International Centre. Industry sponsors of…
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Recofloor vinyl flooring recycling scheme wins an Award for Excellence
Recofloor has been recognised for its extensive waste vinyl flooring recycling work with a prestigious award in the Letsrecycle.com Awards for Excellence in Recycling & Waste Management 2016. The unique Take Back and Recycling initiative, founded in 2009 by UK flooring manufacturers Altro and Polyflor, impressed the judges for tackling…
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Join Recofloor at this year’s ‘Bacon Butty’ events
Recofloor has launched its 2016 series of ‘Bacon Butty’ events where flooring contractors and fitters can find out more about the UK’s award-winning vinyl flooring recycling scheme while enjoying welcome refreshments. Free goodies, including travel mugs and T-shirts, along with bacon or egg rolls will be on offer at…
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Gradus Launches SqMile Exec Carpet Tile Range
Contract interiors specialist Gradus has designed a new range of contemporary carpet tiles, which reflect current design and colour trends within both the commercial office and education markets. The SqMile Exec range features an attractive stripe design and a choice of complementary plain colours that coordinate and can be used…
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BAL rapid set adhesives and grout – case study
Project Name: 6-bedroom mansion Location: Hale Barns, Cheshire Description: High quality tiling throughout six-bedroom, five-bathroom property in the heart of Cheshire. BAL products used: ADHESIVES: BAL Rapidset Flexible, BAL Supercover Rapidset Flex, BAL Supercover Rapidset, BAL Single Part Flexible GROUT: BAL Micromax2 (Gunmetal) OTHER: BAL Fibrebase, BAL Bond SBR Tiles: Purestone…
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Gradus works with UK slip resistance group to make stairs safer
As a member and key contributor to the UK Slip Resistance Group (UKSRG), contract interiors specialist Gradus has provided valuable input into a new guide that aims to make stairs safer. The new guide entitled “What Makes Stairs Safer?” offers an overview of the key aspects involved in creating safe…
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SikaFloor makes the grade at Welsh Bottle Plant
For a new production line floor at a bottling plant in Wales, a specialist floor surface system from Sika has delivered long term performance and excellent durability whilst meeting the demanding hygiene regulations within the food and drink industry. The Radnor Hills Mineral Water Company in Knighton produces more than…
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Interfloor’s revamped Gripperrods range is Best of British
Leading flooring manufacturer Interfloor has revamped its Gripperrods ® carpet gripper range to give retailers a highly competitively priced British-made quality product that stands out from the competition. Interfloor’s ‘Regular’ carpet gripper is now being manufactured as ‘Gripperrods ®Standard’ gripper at its Dumfries factory using high quality birch wood and is…
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