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The Flooring Show gets set for 2018!
The UK’s national flooring event, The Flooring Show is in top gear getting ready for its 56th show in Harrogate September 16th – 18th 2018. Stand sales are running 16% ahead of 2017, with some long-term supporters of the show increasing their stand sizes and being joined by companies returning to exhibit at the show after a break. In total 83% of 2017 exhibitors have rebooked for 2018, with more to confirm. Karndean, Furlong Flooring,…
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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 regeneration and growth under her management and is now gearing up for its 2018 edition, which will run on 16-18 September at the Harrogate Convention…
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The Flooring Show 2017 Round-Up
The 55th Flooring Show took place from 17th to 19th September at the Harrogate Convention Centre, and it was one of the most successful show to date with over 3,000 visitors passing through the doors. The atmosphere throughout the whole exhibition was electric, with over 200 brands showcasing new carpets, wood flooring, laminate, accessories, tools and much more. The show features proved as popular as ever, with amazing demonstrations in the Demo Areas which always…
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Don’t miss the last day of THE FLOORING SHOW!
The 55th Flooring Show is coming to an end – here is a recap of what’s on… …it’s not to late to visit! (Floors magazine – issue 41 has a stand by stand show guide included) Over 180 exhibitors are preparing for the show and visitors still registering to attend. Plan your trip in advance using the useful links on our website to avoid any last minute rushing and disappointment! Accommodation and Travel If you…
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Welcome to Hall Q – The Flooring Show
The Flooring Show has grown year on year since it began, and now it will be taking up its fifth exhibition hall in the Harrogate Convention Centre, from Sunday 17th to Tuesday 19th September. DOWNLOAD STAND GUIDE Hall Q will be home to even more exhibitors and a few new features that you’ll definitely want to see! Brand new for the 2017 show is the Contract Zone, sponsored by the CFA. This area will focus…
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The Flooring Show 2017 Preview
With over 180 exhibitors preparing for the show and visitors still registering to attend. Plan your trip in advance using the useful links on our website (link to Plan your trip in advance using the useful links on our website to avoid any last minute rushing and disappointment! Accommodation and Travel If you still need to plan your trip to The Flooring Show, you can use our website to arrange accommodation and travel. Our only official…
Read More » London Build is back on October 25th & 26th 2017
London Build is back on October 25th & 26th with more content, more networking and more entertainment than ever before, and you can sign up for a free ticket today. More than just your standard exhibition, London Build features over 100 hours of CPD accredited content, to allow you to develop your own skills, including exclusive contract and tender announcements from the largest projects within London from the residential, commercial and infrastructure sectors. Gain access…
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Carpet and Rug News
“Return of the Carpet Crusher”
For the fourth year running the Kenburn Carpet Crusher will be exhibiting again at this year’s Flooring Show Our recycling initiatives have been welcomed by the flooring industry who in particular are extremely keen to divert their recyclable carpet and underlay waste from landfill. The recycling scheme involves using either new or old uplifted carpet and underlay waste as a fuel for “waste to energy” and the fuel provides the power for concrete kilns as…
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The Flooring Show is Almost Here!
Be a part of the UK’s largest, trade only Flooring Show and the lively, friendly atmosphere it’s known for. Taking place at the Harrogate Convention Centre from Sunday 17th to Tuesday 19th September, this years show already has over 190 exhibitors signed up and fantastic Show Features, all under one roof! See the latest flooring design trends and techniques in a variety of exciting feature areas: Demo Zones Trends Hub Wool Trends Centre Wool Carpet…
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Recofloor announces ‘Red Letter Days’ Summer Prize Draw
Recofloor has launched its annual Summer Promotion giving flooring contractors who recycle their waste vinyl flooring through Altro and Polyflor’s scheme the chance to win an ‘unforgettable experience’ with a Red Letter Days Gift Card. Every flooring company raising a Recofloor collection throughout August will be entered into a draw with a chance to win one of three £100 Red Letter Days Gift Cards. The prizes will be offered to the first three names chosen…
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Plan Your Trip to The Flooring Show
The 55th Flooring Show is fast approaching, with over 180 exhibitors preparing for the show and visitors still registering for fast track entry to the show. Plan your trip in advance using the useful links on our website to avoid any last minute rushing and disappointment! Register Now Entry into The Flooring Show is completely free of charge for buyers and by registering early; you can avoid queuing on the day. To register, simply go…
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Matting News
Jaymart’s Aluminium Matting, choice is at the heart of everything we do
Not only do our aluminium matting systems keep dirt and grime outside and enhance the appearance of entrances to the building they protect we also have a huge selection of different materials that can be inserted into the aluminium scrapper system such as: fine/heavy duty rubber, nylon on vinyl, nylon piled Lustre twist, micro ribbed cord or polypropylene. We also offer a range of coloured materials so you can contrast your mat to your corporate image as well as…
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Innovative woven textiles for unique carpet designs at Domotex
The art of weaving is one of the oldest known techniques for producing textile products. Nevertheless, contemporary designers and carpet manufacturers are still finding ways of creating genuinely innovative textiles. The resulting carpets and rugs, and customized production methods, provide an insight into the keynote theme for DOMOTEX 2018 – UNIQUE YOUNIVERSE – and inspiration for personalizing the design of our interiors. At this year’s DOMOTEX in Hannover, Simone Post was a worthy winner in…
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Make Your Flooring Show Hit List
The Flooring Show is getting closer and closer and we want you to make the most of your time across the three days at the Harrogate Convention Centre. List out your “must see” exhibitors and Show Features, to ensure you see everyone you want to. There’s still time for you to register on the website, www.theflooringshow.com This year’s show is shaping up to be bigger and better than ever, with so much to do and…
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Carpet and Rug News
Carpet Fitter Finalists & Demo Zones at The Flooring Show
The 2017 Flooring Show is getting closer, making it’s annual return to the Harrogate Convention Centre from Sunday 17th September to Tuesday 19th September, for three days of industry leading exhibitors, a wide range of products and popular Show Features. After its successful comeback in 2016, NICF announced earlier in the year that they would, once again, be running the Carpet Fitter of the Year finals at this years Flooring Show. As on of the…
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Interface Showcases First LVT at Clerkenwell
Global modular flooring manufacturer, Interface, will be showcasing its first curated collection of luxury vinyl tiles (LVT) at Clerkenwell Design Week 2017. Level Set™ has been developed with thoughtful consideration for design and performance best practices. The collection works seamlessly with Interface’s broad selection of carpet tiles. This allows architects and designers to explore new design possibilities and create rich textural experiences within spaces. Visitors to the showroom will also be able to explore Interface’s…
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Seminars at The Flooring Show 2017
The Flooring Show in Harrogate is once again partnering up with a selection of speakers to bring a full Seminar Programme to industry attendees throughout the three day exhibition. From 17th to the 19th September, the seminars will take place in the King’s Suite of the exhibition halls, alongside window displays, Wools of New Zealand, Carpet Fitter of the Year competition & the Business Advice Centre. Set in its own room off the King’s Suite walkway;…
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You’re Invited to The Flooring Show 2018
Organisers of The Flooring Show 2018 would like to invite all industry professionals to the 55th edition of the three day exhibition. As always, The Flooring Show will take place at the Harrogate Convention Centre (formerly the Harrogate International Centre) from Sunday 17th September to Tuesday 19th September 2017. The Flooring Show in Harrogate is the largest UK, trade only show and event organisers; Wendy Adam’s Associates are planning to curate another fantastic event. Industry…
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Amtico at The Flooring Show
For the first time in recent history, Amtico will be exhibiting at The Flooring Show from 17th to 19th September 2017 at the Harrogate International Centre. Amtico will bring over 50 years of experience to their stand at the show. They’ve been pushing the boundaries of flooring to design and manufacture beautiful high-quality luxury vinyl tile (LVT) collections. Amtico’s design-led collections bring an abundance of choice in colour, texture, finish and laying pattern. There…
Read More » Wool Talks – Be informed about Wool – Wool Floor Show London
WEDNESDAY 15TH MARCH 11.00am – 12.30pm Wool Style Arabella McNie – Curator and stylist (Wool House 2013 and Focus 2016). Bridgette Kelly – Interior Textiles Director at The Campaign for Wool. Designer – Design Matters with Giles Kime, Interiors Editor of Country Life and Roger Oates, designer and founder of flatweave brand Roger Oates Design. 2.15pm Wool Uncovered Bridgette Kelly – Interiors Director for the Campaign for Wool Learn about the amazing assets of the…
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Welsh Slate set to unveil new look at the Natural Stone Show
The Lagan Group company will introduce new branding at the exhibition. A new-look Welsh Slate will exhibit its full range of architectural products at The Natural Stone Show at ExCel London from April 25-27. Welsh Slate (stand P67) will use the show, which this year celebrates its 25th anniversary as the only UK exhibition and conference dedicated to natural stone, to unveil new branding to bring it further under the umbrella of its parent Lagan…
Read More » Wool Floors Look Wonderful at Wool Floor Show London
The only event in the trade show calendar that focuses entirely on wool flooring is to be held next month (on 15th and 16th March) at Stamford Bridge, in the grounds of Chelsea FC. Wool Floor Show London will present a stunning collection of wool carpet and rug exhibitors featuring leading brands that do not exhibit together at any other event. There are over twenty-three quality exhibitors at this stunning showcase in the centre of…
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The Contract Zone Is Coming!
The Flooring Show continues to grow, and for the 2017 edition, will be introducing ‘The Contract Zone’. Featuring a central display of the latest trends and innovations in the contract flooring sector, and surrounded by exhibition stands, which will host key brands, this latest development will be one not to miss for architects, interior designers, facilities mangers, developers and contract managers. Located in Hall Q, this exciting new area is supported and sponsored by the…
Read More » The Franchise Show chosen as first expo to launch new estate and lettings franchise
Specialist business brokerage and franchise development firm, Transworld Business Advisors, has launched a new estate and lettings franchise to the market. Monopoly Buy Sell Rent’s hybrid model offers clients a cost effective way to sell or rent their property whilst still providing that all-important personal touch and hands-on service. Monopoly Buy Sell Rent’s directors, Karen and Simon Evans, visited The Franchise Show in Dublin last September having piloted their estate and lettings firm in Wrexham…
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Save The Date for The Flooring Show 2017
Returning for the 55th year, The Flooring Show 2017 will run across three days, from 17th to 19th September 2017, so make sure you save the dates for the UK’s largest, trade only Flooring Show! With over 150 of the industries leading brands already signed up to exhibit and a large range of product categories suitable for all sectors, this year’s show is looking to be bigger and better than ever. Exhibits will be displaying…
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Taking off with its customers – FN Neuhofer Helicopter flights from the Bau 2017
A helicopter flight over beautiful southern Bavaria and Austria combined with a company visit, and all of this in connection with attendance at the Bau trade fair in Munich – that’s how efficiently current and potential customers of FN Neuhofer Holz were on the go. In less than half a day, they were able to get an idea of the massive investments that have been made in recent months at the plant at Zell am…
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Extensive enhancements announced for DOMOTEX 2018
– New exhibition layout – Annually rotating keynote theme: “Unique Youniverse” to headline show in 2018 – New run of show, from Friday to Monday DOMOTEX continues to undergo further development and enhancement, featuring a new exhibition layout and the introduction of an annual keynote theme in 2018, plus an even stronger focus on trends and innovations. “This further development of DOMOTEX in a number of key areas corresponds to changing market requirements and the industry’s continually evolving needs,” explained Dr.…
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The Flooring Show 2017 – Registration & Exhibitor List Online Now
The Flooring Show 2017, the UK’s largest, trade only exhibition, will be back at the Harrogate International Centre from Sunday 17th - 19th September
Read More » National Flooring Equipment debuts at Executive Hire Show
Surface preparation expert, National Flooring Equipment will showcase its innovative flooring machines at the Executive Hire Show, taking place between February 8 and 9, 2017 at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry. The American company, which recently announced its European launch, is making its UK trade show debut to exhibit its innovative surface preparation equipment increasing the range and quality of equipment available in Europe. National Flooring Equipment will be exhibiting on Stand X64. National Flooring…
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Matting News
Rinos looks at the commercial side of entrance mats at Domotex 2017
Rinos shows at the Domotex exhibition 2017 how to create more value with entrance mats. This can be realised through new initiatives in the area s of functional performance, logistic service and training. The improved functional performance is reflected in two new products for commercial use. The new products link high absorption with the option of heavy commercial use. An entrance mat should absorb dirt and moisture: the more the better. A high level of…
Read More » National Flooring Equipment debuts at Executive Hire Show
Surface preparation expert, National Flooring Equipment will showcase its innovative flooring machines at the Executive Hire Show, taking place between February 8 and 9, 2017 at the Ricoh Arena in Coventry. The American company, which recently announced its European launch, is making its UK trade show debut to exhibit its innovative surface preparation equipment increasing the range and quality of equipment available in Europe. National Flooring Equipment will be exhibiting on Stand X64. National Flooring…
Read More »An all-star line-up for January Furniture Show
The UK’s number one furniture and furnishings event, The January Furniture Show, is set to be a star studded event with appearances from a film star and a Manchester United player. Legendary football and movie hard man, Vinnie Jones, is proving he has a softer side with the launch of the Deacon Jones range by Crown Floors. Partnering with long-time friend and flooring expert to the rich and famous, Danny Deacon, to create the…
Read More »Explore offsite zone to be showcased at Ecobuild
Offsite construction expert voice added to the schedule for Ecobuild 2017 A series of masterclass seminars will explore the role offsite construction technology will play in tackling the housing crisis and the efficient delivery of infrastructure projects Ecobuild has announced that it will be partnering with Cogent Consulting, leading experts in offsite construction and Radar Communications, the organisers of the Explore Offsite series of events and conferences, to deliver a focused exhibition zone and series…
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Fila focus turns to Support Division for SDS 2017
Surface care specialist, Fila is set to focus on its growing support division – FILASERVICE – at the Surface Design Show 2017. Set up to provide continual assistance to manufacturers, planners, contractors and builders, the division offers services spanning from advice on daily cleaning regimes to extraordinary maintenance. Recent global case studies will be visually presented on-stand, giving examples of recent projects where FILA solutions have been specified, along with expert advice and support. FILASERVICE…
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Insight into Ball and Young Ltd
History Founded in 1983 by Martin Ball and Jim Young sited at Corby Enterprise Zone after the failure of the Steelworks and was quickly accepted as Top Quality Carpet Underlay Products and Reliable Service. In 1989 Ball and Young was purchased by British Vita – A worldwide foam and fibre giant. 1995 was the year CLOUD 9 was developed and unveiled at the NEC, Birmingham where it won Best New Product in the Market Place.…
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Heritage brands are the cornerstones of Interfloor’s one-stop-shop – Furniture Show 2017
Europe’s largest manufacturer of underlay and flooring accessories Interfloor will be showcasing its market-leading heritage brands including Tredaire and Duralay at the January Furniture Show 2017. “Providing better looking and better performing flooring products that genuinely help our customers to profitably grow their business is our priority, and we’re looking forward to showing visitors to this great event how we can support them in 2017,” said Interfloor CEO John Cooper. Top-selling Tredaire, which has been…
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Solus Ceramics set to showcase its extensive tile ranges at Scotland Build 2016
Solus Ceramics, a leading supplier of innovative and inspiring architectural wall and floor tiles, will be exhibiting its latest trendsetting tile ranges at this years Scotland Build Expo, at the Scottish Exhibition and Conference Centre (SECC). The leading construction event in Scotland is set to welcome over 6,000 industry professionals from architects and contractors through to housebuilders and developers. Scotland Build will provide Solus Ceramics with the ideal platform to showcase its extensive range of…
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Association Announcements
Construction barometer shows signs of industry slow down
Sales expectations in the construction sector over the next 6 months are at their lowest level since 2011 as the market shows signs of slowing down, although new build housing and the London market remain relatively healthy. The October 2016 Construction Industry Barometer, completed by senior executives from across the construction supply chain, was published by construction market research specialists Leading Edge, in association with CIMCIG (The Chartered Institute of Marketing’s Construction Interest Group) and…
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And the Carpet Fitter of the Year Is…
Mark Smurthwaite won the Carpet Fitter of the Year competition, which took place over the first two days of the annual Flooring Show at the Harrogate International Centre from 18th to 20th September. After a 15 year hiatus, President of NICF, Ian James brought back the ever popular competition, which had notably been missed by the flooring industry. During Sunday and Monday at the Flooring Show, six finalists: Darren Ash, Michael Atkinson, Byron Terrett, Paul…
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More retailers ‘buy into’ the challenge of recycling carpets
More retailers are prepared to take on the challenge of recycling waste carpet that can potentially help them to make substantial cost savings while improving their service to customers, according to Carpet Recycling UK, the industry’s association for recycling and reusing carpet. Speaking after the three-day 2016 Harrogate Flooring Show, CRUK Director Laurance Bird said there was a ‘noticeable increase’ in enquiries from companies looking to reduce their costs and gain green credentials through a…
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Floors Magazine September – Flooring Show Guide – LIVE
Please click below to read the September edition of Floors Magazine – The Flooring and Tiling Showguide.
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Heralding its 7th year – The Campaign for Wool announces UK Wool Week 2016, 10th – 16th October
This October, The Campaign for Wool will mark its seventh successful year with its annual ‘Wool Week’. Taking place from the 10th – 16th, Wool Week will celebrate everything woolly with a week of activities in London. Retailers across the UK from leading fashion, interior and craft brands, will unite to highlight and educate consumers on the natural benefits of wool. The seven woolly-filled days will give the public the opportunity to participate in an…
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The first ever Wool Conference to take place at Dumfries House in Scotland this September
Sir Paul Smith, Livia Firth, David Gandy, Nicholas Coleridge CBE and M&S CEO Steve Rowe in attendance On 9th September 2016 the first ever Dumfries House Wool Conference will take place; a gathering of key members of the fashion, interiors and wool industry organised by The Campaign for Wool and supported by Marks & Spencer. This event, which has been referred to by HRH The Prince of Wales as the ‘Davos of Wool’, will be…
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Join Instarmac at this year’s inaugural Tiling Show
Visit Instarmac on stand Q3 where their premium brands UltraFloor, UltraTile and Granfix will be showcasing their popular subfloor preparation, tile fixing and grouting solutions. To be held at the Harrogate International Centre from the 18th – 20th September, The Tiling Show is an exciting new exhibition for the tile and stone industry. It will run alongside The Flooring Show creating a ‘2 in 1’ day out for all visitors. The Instarmac stand will debut…
Read More » Star designer Alfredo Häberli to be special guest at DOMOTEX 2017
The Swiss designer Alfredo Häberli, one of the design stars of his generation, will be a special guest at DOMOTEX 2017. Häberli, whose work has gained him various international design awards, will be appearing at DOMOTEX, the world’s leading trade fair for carpets and floor coverings, in Hannover, Germany, on 14 January 2017. He is one of many internationally acclaimed designers, architects and interior designers scheduled to deliver keynote speeches and discuss trends and developments…
Read More »Specification / Showroom Sales – High End Wood Flooring – Notting Hill – London
Carpet Roles UK are delighted to be assisting their clients, a West London based prestige Wood Flooring Retailer with a great South American Hardwood product with their expansion into the Commercial sector and are seeking an experienced Flooring Specification Sales Professional for the London and South East Area to help launch the product range into the A and D sector. The company are a well-financed and internationally established newcomer in the Wood Flooring…
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Interfloor revealing fresh new looks at the flooring show
Visitors to this year’s Flooring Show in Harrogate will be able to see Interfloor’s best in class underlays sporting clean new looks and upgraded technical specifications, plus some new additions to the portfolio designed to support retailers by providing an exceptional “one-stop-shop” supplying everything needed for the installation of floor coverings from one professional supplier. Interfloor has refreshed its heritage underlay brand Duralay® to position it as the contractors’ brand of choice and for more technical applications in…
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Vanessa Brady OBE to talk at The Flooring Show
The Flooring Show is thrilled to announce that Vanessa Brady will be talking in the Seminar Theatre at this years exhibition. Founder of the Society of British and International Design, as well being an international multi-award winning Interior Designer and Business Consultant, to name a few of her accolades; Vanessa has a plentiful portfolio of projects. Heading up interior designs for the likes of: the British Luxury Club, Hard Rock Café, Unilever, high security government…
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The Flooring Show 2016 Preview
The Flooring Show is Almost Here… and this year it’s looking to be bigger and better than ever! Last year, thousands of flooring retailers, distributors, wholesalers, contractors, designers, architects and facilities managers (pretty much everyone in the industry!) from independent, SME and large scale business’, visited The Flooring Show. From 18th to 20th September, the flooring industry will meet again, and we’d love to see you there. To register for FREE, all you have to…
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The Tiling Show 2016 Preview
The UK’s First Tiling Show is Almost Here… Can you afford to miss it? This year, hundreds of tiling retailers, distributors, wholesalers, contractors, designers, architects and facilities managers from independent, SME and large scale businesses, will be attending The Tiling Show. From 18th to 20th September, the tiling industry will meet for the first Tiling exhibition, and we’d love to see you there. To register for FREE, all you have to do is visit our…
Read More » Technical Training Conference And Trade Show
Product Specific Training from 40+ Manufacturers in one place The National Academy of Floor Covering Training (NAFCT) is inviting Floor Industry Professionals to attend the first annual Technical Training Conference and Trade Show. Installers, Retailers, General Contractors, Inspectors, Claims Professionals and anyone involved in the floor coverings industry are all welcome to attend. Manufacturer Technical representatives will each be giving 2 hour, “Hands on” and/or Powerpoint training sessions on how to use their products. TECHNICAL TRAINING, not sales…
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New British Wool Labels Promote Unique British Strength
The British Wool Marketing Board (BWMB) has launched the new British Wool Premium Label Partnership with manufacturers that want to promote a higher content of British grown wool in their carpets, rugs and other products. This allows quality manufacturers a chance to influence how much wool of genuine British origin is used in the blend of their ranges. A new label – the Gold British Wool label and a pre-existing label – the Platinum label…
Read More » 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 hotels, within walking distance of the Harrogate International Centre, to suit every budget and style. For another year, Reservation Highway is the shows official accommodation…
Read More »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 being represented by many industry leading names, with numerous stands showing the latest styles and trends of these hard wearing, long lasting and durable flooring…
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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 Theatre. Set across two Halls, Hall B and Hall M; the demonstrations have been split into Subfloor & Tool Demonstrations and Floor Finishes Demonstrations. With…
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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 the competition include: Industry sponsors of the NICF Carpet Fitter of The Year 2016 Award include ARDEX UK Ltd, F Ball & Co Ltd, Ball…
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Solus Ceramics showcases pioneering tile ranges at Retail Design Expo 2016
Solus Ceramics, a leading supplier of innovative and inspiring architectural wall and floor tiles, is set to unveil three new tile ranges at Retail Design Expo 2016 at Olympia, London. As Europe’s leading annual event for innovation and inspiration in retail design, marketing, merchandising and shopfitting, the Retail Design Expo 2016 provides Solus Ceramics with the ultimate platform to showcase its innovative tile ranges to architects and designers alike, from around the world. Visitors to…
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Wool Floor Show – 1 week to go!
Only one week to go before the Wool Show in London – Register today This exciting new event for wool flooring provides a retail trade, design and contract showcase in central London. Supported by some of the wool carpet industry’s most respected manufacturer brands, it will host trade stands and inspirational design and trend showcases as well as new promotional and educational programmes to support the carpet and flooring sector. www.woolfloorshow.co.uk
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BAL previews external tiling systems at the Surface Design Show
BAL – market-leaders in full tiling solutions – have made a successful return to the Surface Design Show in London to offer a preview of the new Gutjahr range to architects, designers and specifiers. The exhibition, which was held from 9-11 February at the Business Design Centre in Islington, attracted more than 6,000 industry professional and trade visitors to compare and specify the latest products in internal and external surfacing and architectural design. Launching to…
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Wool Floor Show – Just two weeks to go – Register Now!
Don’t Miss It – Wool Plays the Field at Chelsea in March Wool Floor Show London promises to be a stunning event and one which is long overdue for the carpet sector in the capital city. As twenty-two leading industry brands gather to promote natural wool carpets, the venue – Chelsea Football Club at Stamford Bridge – will be transformed into a World of Wool for two days (23rd and 24th March). At the…
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The UK’s Only Tiling Show
The very first and UK’s only Tiling Show will be running from 18th to 20th September at the Harrogate International Centre. Open to businesses in the retail, commercial and interior design sectors, The Tiling Show offers a platform for visitors to network, conduct business, walk around the exhibition to pick up on the latest & future industry trends and attend seminars with talks from industry leaders. Running alongside the well established Flooring Show, exhibitors and…
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The Tiling Show Trend Setters
The Tiling Show is set to make its debut in September 2016 and will be bringing more than just networking and business opportunities to attendees in the form of the Trends Hub. Scarlet Opus will be curating the area from market research they’re busy gathering already. Consumers will be telling the team about their current and future wants, needs and desires from the tiling industry. Findings from the research will be presented in the form…
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FN Neuhofer Holz is once again winning over clients with innovations
Already well-known for its innovative strength and unusual marketing, the Austrian family firm FN Neuhofer Holz was once again able to win over clients at this year’s Domotex in Hanover. The new products and ranges as well as numerous models attracted plenty of attention on the extended exhibition area this year. The design of the trade fair stand, which had been enlarged by 40 m², was revised again and convinced visitors with its exclusivity, clarity, openness…
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Wood Floor Show London – Sells out!
The first Wool Floor Show London is a complete sell out! The show (23rd and 24th March) dedicated to the wool flooring sector intends to promote the superior benefits of quality wool for the floor and has the support of all major leading wool brands. The event, a concept from HRH The Prince of Wales’ Campaign for Wool and its major funder The British Wool Marketing Board will host more than twenty wool carpet…
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Lano Carpet Solutions innovates at Domotex
Demonstrating excellence in product innovation, Lano Carpet Solutions will showcase its 2016 developments in residential and commercial carpet, rugs and artificial grass at January’s Domotex exhibition in Germany. A highlight is sure to be the Taste of Luxury Collection of premium residential carpets, including wool, SmartStrand Silk, bamboo and polyamide styles. Presenting two displays that stand out in-store thanks to a striking black finish and stunning imagery to reflect the high-end positioning of styles within…
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Leoline brings some added sparkle to Domotex
As cushion flooring continues to enjoy new emphasis and improved market share, Leoline will bring exciting new updates to its collections at January’s Domotex exhibition, giving retailers fresh new reasons to make the trip to Germany. The popularity of architectural looks in the home has inspired Leoline to rework the Quartz Pro collection for 2016, bringing a glittering mineral look in Silver Chips and the truly stunning Prisma Chips with vivid sparkles of multi-colour that…
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Avenue sets the style at The Flooring Show
As part of IVC Group, Avenue used The Flooring Show to demonstrate the on-trend style of its cushion flooring ranges, demonstrating the reasons for the growing popularity of this versatile, comfortable and easy to look after flooring choice. Finding interest from a new generation of homeowners wanting to create stylish interiors with the minimum of fuss, sales of cushion flooring have developed significantly and with Avenue on-board, retailers have an ideal collection designed to capture…
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Floorwise returned triumphant to The Flooring Show
Thanks to the combined efforts of two of its northern distributors, floorwise returned to The Flooring Show with its leading range of underlays and accessories, underlining the brand’s reputation for excellent quality and value. MCA Floorwise and Floorwise North East welcomed visitors to the stand, explaining the advantages of products bearing the floorwise name in everything from high performance underlay, adhesives and subfloor preparation to profiles, covings and even knife blades. ‘We were delighted that…
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Academy for Excellence in Flooring looks excellent at The Flooring Show
The UK’s premier manufacturer-backed training and development centre, the Academy for Excellence in Flooring received extraordinary interest in its range of courses for the installation of laminate, wood and vinyl flooring from beginner through to expert at The Flooring Show. With the Quick-Step Master Installer scheme now in its third year of operation, interest from retailers and installers at this year’s show was exceptionally high. Keen to learn about the benefits of the scheme that…
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Crown Floors shows off new ranges and POS at The Flooring Show
With an early 2015 packed with new product and point of sale launches, Crown Floors used The Flooring Show to affirm its formidable collection of carpets and point of sale offering to retailers visiting Harrogate. The brand has grown significantly since it entered the UK market and while it has continued to innovate with new ranges every year, 2015 represents the first significant overhaul to the portfolio. Six new ranges ensure that Crown Floors is…
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Leoline lights up The Flooring Show
With a reputation for comfort, style and value, Leoline cushion floors are a powerful addition to any retailer looking to capitalise on this growing segment, as the brand of IVC Group revealed at The Flooring Show. As market share of cushion flooring continues to grow, Leoline demonstrated to retailers visiting the exhibition the importance of dedicating enough shop floor space to cushion flooring collections. With realistic stone, architectural, tile and wood effects, Leoline cushion flooring…
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Interface paves the way to Nature-Inspired Design at The Flooring Show
An advocate of biophilic design, leading modular flooring manufacturer, Interface, will be showcasing products from its latest global range of innovative carpet tiles inspired by nature at The Flooring Show in September. Featuring in The Trends Hub, Interface’s latest collection focuses on the concept of ‘A Simpler Space’ – demonstrating how nature-inspired design can help to create engaging spaces where people feel more connected to the natural environment. Curated by trend forecasters Scarlet Opus, the…
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The latest from Louis at this year’s 100% Design
Following the success of the Louis de Poortere stand at 100% Design 2014, the Belgian rug manufacturer makes its way to Kensington Olympia for this year’s edition of the popular London show. Keen to greet familiar faces and new guests alike, the Louis de Poortere team are looking forward to spreading news of the company’s latest offerings. The vibrancy of striking rug collection BoBohemian and the double distressed vintage touch of Silver Lining have already…
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WoolSafe to Demonstrate the Wonder of Wool
The WoolSafe Organisation returns to Harrogate this September for the most anticipated edition of The Flooring Show in years. Featuring at stands C1a and C52 in Hall C of the exhibition centre, WoolSafe is playing a large part in proceedings including demonstrations that are set to remind guests of the amazing performance properties of wool carpet. After a successful year especially for the organisation’s newly-introduced CleanSeal and EnviroSeal accreditation programmes, The WoolSafe Organisation is hoping…
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Campaign for Wool and British Wool Introduce Wool Trends at The Flooring Show
The Campaign for Wool and British Wool return for a second year to The Flooring Show (20th-22nd September 2015) with Wool Trends, the inspirational centre for wool carpet. This stylish and vibrant showpiece will host leading carpet manufacturers, Adam Carpets, Axminster Carpets, Brintons, Brockway Carpets, Bronte Carpets, Cavalier Carpets, Ulster Carpets and Westex in the Wool Trends area. Close by in Hall C you will find Whitestone Weavers, Hugh Mackay, Kingsmead Carpets and other…
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The Harrogate Flooring show just grows and grows!
Harrogate is where the whole flooring industry gets together for three action-packed days each September. With 165+ exhibitors, including many showing for the first time, it’s the perfect place to see your current suppliers, meet new ones, network, and learn about new products and launches. It’s feature-rich! There’s so much to see and do: visit the Wool Trends Centre, hosted by the Campaign for Wool and featuring the major wool manufacturers – click here for the full programme TWO Demo Zones covering a huge range…
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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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A new avenue to tread at this year’s Flooring Show
With an increase in market share at the expense of other flooring types, cushion flooring now accounts for 15% of consumer sales and is expected to continue growth in the future, making Avenue cushion flooring a great way to inject new life into stores and a welcome addition to the halls of Harrogate at this year’s The Flooring Show. Including wood, stone, tile and creative designs that exploit the true flexibility of this versatile flooring…
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Lano Carpets introduce new concepts in luxury at Harrogate
Lano Carpets will be revealing details of two exciting new concepts in residential carpet at this year’s The Flooring Show. Capitalising on the latest developments in super-soft, natural and polyamide yarns, these new concepts are sure to prove a highlight of this year’s show. With A Taste of Luxury collection, Lano Carpets is bringing together its environmental SmartStrand and SmartStrand Silk carpets with its famed Ultimo qualities. SmartStrand and SmartStrand Silk carpets such as Freedom,…
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Crown Floors comes to Harrogate bigger and better than ever before!
Crown Floors is bringing an extensive rework of its line-up for 2015 to this year’s The Flooring Show revealing a powerful new collection of carpet for the home. Presenting six brand new looks across Easy Clean, Extra Strong Easy Clean and a new generation of incredibly soft polyamide, the reinvigorated line-up keeps Crown Floors at the forefront of high style carpet. Making up the new introductions come Avondale, Langholm, Kent House, Greystoke, Lauderdale and Newhaven.…
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Floorwise comes back to The Flooring Show
Once a familiar sight in the halls of the Harrogate International Centre for three days in early September, floorwise is returning to The Flooring Show with its leading range of underlays and accessories, this time thanks to Northern Flooring Distributors. The combined efforts of two floorwise distributors, MCA Floorwise and Floorwise North East, Northern Flooring Distributors will be welcoming retailers and visitors to M12. Discovering class-leading products in everything from high performance underlay, adhesives and…
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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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The WoolSafe Organisation packs its bags for Harrogate
After the Flooring Show’s successful rejuvenation last year, The WoolSafe Organisation finds itself back in Harrogate for the eagerly anticipated 2015 edition. With a new stand location found close to the Wool Trends Centre, the WoolSafe team are prepared for a busy three days at stands C1a and C52, in the exhibition centre’s Hall C. 2015 has already been an exciting one for WoolSafe, with the recently introduced CleanSeal and EnviroSeal accreditation programmes going from…
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F&X Carpets comes to Harrogate
F&X Carpets is coming to The Flooring Show, presenting exciting developments set to shake up the carpet sector, providing collections that deliver style, quality and value. From beautiful pure new wool carpets to advanced eco-centric and manmade fibres that give stain-resistance, durability and softness, the F&X Carpets portfolio is perfectly poised to offer retailers a unique package of concepts that offer something different from mainstream suppliers. “Here at F&X Carpets we are proud to be…
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FLOORING SHOW 2015 UPDATE
With 95% of stands already sold, this year’s Flooring Show will be the biggest for many years, and the industry is starting to gear up for an exciting and vibrant event. The show will be held at its habitual home in Harrogate from 20-22 September 2015. Event Director Wendy Adams comments: “We are very pleased to see our floorplan so full this early in the cycle. We’ve worked hard over the past few years to bring…
Read More » Fiat professional to exhibit at UK Construction Week
FIAT Professional is the latest vehicle manufacturer to sign up to making its commercial vehicles available to visitors to test drive during the three trade days at UK Construction Week, 6 – 8 October. The commercial vehicle test drive feature offers visitors a chance to sample vehicles from a number of different manufacturers during the event at the National Exhibition Centre (NEC) in Birmingham. Visitors will be able to book a 30 minute test drive…
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Industry leaders unite to discuss the future of construction.
Skills shortages, planning restrictions and the need for cultural change were the key topics arising from a high level debate attended by leading voices from around the industry, as UK Construction Week’s expert advisory panel met for the first time. With momentum behind the exhibition building exponentially, the advisory panel brings together a team of motivated and inspirational figures from across the world of architecture, construction and politics to discuss their insights and ambitions to…
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SEBO showcases at The Flooring Show
SEBO UK showcases extensive range of vacuum cleaners at The Flooring Show – stand C20a, 20 – 22 September 2015, Harrogate International Centre. SEBO will be welcoming retailers, floorcovering manufacturers and the flooring industry in general to its stand at The Flooring Show in Harrogate. This year, the company’s versatile professional and domestic ranges of vacuum cleaners will be on display. Unbeatable at keeping carpets, hard floors, fabrics and upholstery in tip-top condition, SEBO’s vacuum cleaners offer…
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Solid Wood Solutions to go back-to-back with Fabric First event
Organisers of the Solid Wood Solutions conference and exhibition have today announced that the event will now be held the day after the Fabric First Event at the Inmarsat Conference Centre, London, on the 16 September. Solid Wood Solutions will showcase the very best in engineered timber by creating a platform for the industry’s pioneers to present some of the most prestigious projects from across the UK and Europe. As sustainability and offsite construction are high on…
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The Flooring Show 2015 is coming
With over 90% of stands already sold at this year’s Flooring Show, the industry should soon start to gear up for an exciting and vibrant show, once again held in Harrogate from 20-22 September 2015. Event Director Wendy Adams comments – ‘We are so pleased to see our floorplan so full this early in the year. We’ve worked hard over the past few years to really bring back some big names to Harrogate and…
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Lighting up the Buying Groups National Flooring Show
Retailers visiting the Buying Groups National Flooring Show will be able to see brand new collections from Lano Carpets’ SmartStrand label, alongside the stunning woven Ultimo Jaudon Loop and Venice Wilton, as well as several introductions and updates to Easy Care lectern ranges. Both Bella Donna and Gentle Bliss are joining the SmartStrand Silk range of beautifully soft stain-resistant carpet made from renewable natural resources. Offering beautiful on-trend shades with a delightful slight lustre that…
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There’s No Place Like Home
The Ideal Home Show sponsored by Anglian Home Improvements returns to its home at Olympia London for its 107th Year in 2015 Britain’s biggest consumer home event, the Ideal Home Show sponsored by Anglian Home Improvements is to return to its original roots at Olympia London in March 2015. Dating back to 1908, when it was first launched at Olympia, the UK’s most famous home show will be welcoming visitors across the 18 day run from 20th March 2015.…
Read More » A new home for British Construction: UK Construction Week
Flying the flag for British construction, Media 10, the UK’s biggest design and build event company, has launched UK Construction Week – which is shaping up to be the strongest trade event the building and construction industry has ever seen. Held at the Birmingham NEC from 6 – 11 October, the event will bring together nine shows, 1,000 exhibitors and more than 50,000 visitors under one roof. Free to attend, it will be the biggest event…
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The Flooring Show 2015 – News Updates
The Flooring Show’s brand new website is now live, and visitor registration is open; here are some news updates: The Wool Trends Centre continues to grow The 2014 Wool Trends Centre was a great success, and the British Wool Marketing Board and Campaign for Wool will be staging it again in 2015, in an enlarged space. The manufacturers that featured in this area – Cavalier, Axminster, Brintons, Adams, Ulster, and Brockway – have all confirmed…
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A Royal Connection with Balta Broadloom
The latest X-Tron® introduction from Balta Broadloom and revealed at Domotex, Royal Oxford brings a contemporary take on luxurious Saxony. Super plush and with the benefits of Balta’s high performance X-Tron® fibre, this is a carpet that arrests the senses, bringing lavish looks, softness and comfort to the home. With a two-ply yarn for impeccable quality, Royal Oxford comes in a 14mm pile height to add to its sumptuous presence, while the hefty 2,200g/m2 pile…
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F&X Carpets Stakes Its Claim At Domotex
Exhibiting once more at Europe’s largest flooring exhibition, Domotex, F&X Carpets staked its claim as one of the brightest rising stars in the domestic carpet scene, as it launched a spectrum of styles to cater for savvy UK homeowners, along with its new Himalaya brand. F&X Carpets is bringing natural wool and yak hair, polypropylene and recycled PET ranges to UK retailers, many of which contain innovative approaches to domestic carpet and all of which…
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Christy Carpets keeps relaxed with Antron® fibre
INVISTA’s Antron® LumenaTM carpet fibre is making sure you can take it easy with the latest carpet tile collection from Christy Carpets. Bringing stain resistance and colourfastness and a fibre cross-section that helps to disguise dirt, solution dyed Antron® LumenaTM features in the distressed linear effect of Stressed Out and the highly textured loop of Relax, bringing both designs in a wide range of corporate colours lifted with contemporary accent tones. Right on trend, Stressed…
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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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Quick-Step and Pergo featured in [email protected]
From 17 to 20 January 2015 in Hannover, UNILIN will showcase its newest Quick-Step and Pergo flooring solutions at DOMOTEX, the world’s leading trade fair for floor coverings. For two of the brands’ new solutions, a special spot will be reserved in the dedicated ‘[email protected]’ areas: the Quick-Step Impressive and Impressive Ultra laminate flooring, and the Luxury Vinyl Tiles (LVT) of both Quick-Step and Pergo. The [email protected] concept allows architects, interior designers and contractors to…
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Leoline lights up Domotex
Famed for its style, performance and value, cushion flooring from Leoline is always a welcome addition to Domotex and this year will prove no different as it introduces new designs for 2015. In the Tile Styles collection a new mineral design has been introduced in Terrazzo. Available in three colourways, dark and light grey and beige, the new design adds an extra dimension to the range, bringing a contemporary look reflective of the trend for…
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