Stairrods and Nosings News
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Stairrods and Nosings News
Floorwise introduce a new range of tread in-fills for their Aluminium Stair Nosings
Floorwise is now offering a range of new tread in-fills for its Aluminium Stair Nosings, providing contractors with more functionality from its great value line featuring straight, rake and bullnose profiles. Suitable for internal and external use, floorwise nosing can now be fitted with specially developed anti-slip in-fills in a range of colours. Easy to clean and with lasting slip-resistance, these inserts provide 36+ performance and are an essential safety feature for finishing stairways in commercial…
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Flooring Accessories News
Gradus flooring accessories and floor-coverings get to work at Steel City House
As part of an extensive refurbishment project, Gradus flooring accessories and floor-coverings now enhance the interior and provide safe access for users at Steel City House, Sheffield. Steel City House is one of Sheffield’s most iconic buildings having been originally built in 1927. Its central location has made it a popular landmark within the business community and the restoration provides modern open-plan commercial office space for growing business users. Spread over 63,000sq. ft., the unique…
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Specialist flooring accessory fabrication is what we’re known for!
‘CAT’s BN1 Polished Brass Nosing with ribbed tread, cut, mitred and welded, specialist flooring accessory fabrication is what we’re known for!’ C.A.T. supply hundreds of products to thousands of customers in the U.K. and export for projects throughout the world including USA, Australia and the Middle East. The 2018 C.A.T. comprehensive catalogue can be viewed here and the 2018 Trade Price List is now available. For further information please visit: www.thecatweb.com.
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CAT’s Brass Nosing’s installed in The Chelsea Harbour Hotel
It’s definitely not unusual when staying in one of London’s iconic hotels to find yourself stepping onto one of CAT’s Brass Nosing’s! The Chelsea Harbour Hotel in London is no different with CAT’s BN8 Antique Brass Nosing newly installed, featuring their Peat textured Infill and matching antique brass matwell angle with the 3mm top showing. CAT’s handmade antique brass finish matches the decor and compliments the theme excellently. The 2018 C.A.T. comprehensive catalogue can be viewed…
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Brass Stair Nosing fabrication at it’s Finest
C.A.T. solid brass stair nosings have been installed by Affinity Flooring, throughout the newly refurbished Victoria Palace Theatre in London. BN69 Polished Brass, with Jade Castellated Insert, retrofitted for concealed fixing. Stepping out in style on a Friday! C.A.T. supply hundreds of products to thousands of customers in the U.K. and export for projects throughout the world including USA, Australia and the Middle East. The 2018 C.A.T. comprehensive catalogue can be viewed here and the…
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Trims and Profiles News
The 2018 C.A.T. Trade Price List and Website have had a makeover and are now online!
Previous trade price lists from C.A.T. have always been informative, but in 2018 we have combined the price list into a pictorial Trade Catalogue. The 2018 C.A.T. trade pricelist contains all the information from the Comprehensive C.A.T. with all the trade prices making it a complete – all in one – trade go to! The trade catalogue is lighter in weight and much more user-friendly with a handy notes section for jotting down any information,…
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New Quantum Plus-Tread takes staircase safety to a higher level
Quantum has built a great reputation as one of the UK’s leading flooring solution specialists, providing a consistently high standard of technical excellence for more than 50 years. Their stair nosings have been specified in thousands of installations making them one of the nation’s most trusted brands – and now they’re announcing an exciting new product launch which is set to create a new benchmark for pedestrian safety: Quantum Plus-Tread. The result of extensive research,…
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Underlay News
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, theatres and cinemas, and stadium complexes; Interfloor has supplied underlay with outstanding commercial performance. Interfloor’s trusted brands include Tredaire, Duralay, Gripperrods and Stikatak. The underlay…
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Trims and Profiles News
Powerful PVC Profiles from Floorwise
With trims, skirting, cove formers and capping strips, bevel edges, ramp trims and expansion joints; the ‘floorwise pvc profiles skirtings & trims’ collection is made to bring long-lasting performance in demanding commercial environments. Manufactured from high-grade PVC, the premium quality collection is available in a range of purposeful colours designed to provide fitters with a solution for every imaginable requirement, including sit-on and set-in skirting variants and combined cover former and capping strips. Richard Bailey,…
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Acoustic Flooring News
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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Carpet and Rug News
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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C.A.T Launches their Designer Home Collection
A range of high quality and affordable floor trims designed especially for the home. The Designer Home Collection will comprise of a twin profile, twin top single leg, naplock and cover plate. Designed to complement the hugely popular Feline range, each profile sports a smooth top for a modern look. The range of profiles means that there is an application for any situation be it carpet to carpet, carpet to tile / wood and wood…
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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 internal stairs and aims to provide valuable, independent advice to anyone involved in the design, specification, construction, installation, fitting or maintenance of stairs. The document…
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New CAT trade price list
Accessory manufacturer C.A.T. have produced their most comprehensive Trade Price List to date. Issue 15 contains 130 pages of C.A.T. products and prices along with informative information and profile images for easy reference. For a copy please contact [email protected] The trade price list is also available online with a customer trade pass number. www.thecatweb.com
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New Gradus Expansion Joint Covers
Contract interiors specialist Gradus has collaborated with Jointmaster®, a division within the InPro Corporation, a company Gradus has been partners with since 1997, to launch a new product range of expansion joint covers. Gradus JointMaster® profiles protect expansion joints from dirt and debris and create a safe transition between floor coverings for pedestrian and wheeled traffic. The range also enhances a building’s appearance by concealing visible expansion joints. The new range comprises of 4 different cover…
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Küberit Safety Stair Nosings with TÜV certificate
The safety of products is often an important factor of choice for brand preferences by architects, retailers and craftsmen. Due to this reason the German flooring profile developer and manufacturer Küberit adds to their internal quality management a further external control including certificates from a renowned institution. The TÜV Nord has recently certified many stair nosing profiles from Küberit. The aluminium profiles are available in the standard lengths 5.0 and 2.5 m and in 6 metallic colours (silver, gold, bronze, sand, stainless…
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New Stainless finish added to CAT Feline and Naplock Flooring Trims
CAT have specialised in the production of stainless steel sections for many years forming flooring profiles from sheet material. In recognition of the appeal of stainless steel a new brushed stainless finish has been added to our popular range of Aluminium Feline and Naplock trims. Suitable for residential and light commercial installations the finish involves the aluminium first being brushed then brightened with a hint of bronze electrolytic tin process introduced to create the stainless effect.…
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Gradus Supplies University of Central Lancashire
Contract interior specialist Gradus has supplied stair edgings and barrier matting to a University of Central Lancashire building, based in Preston. The University of Central Lancashire’s Darwin Building has a 450 capacity lecture theatre that is predominantly used by the School of Psychology, while the foyer area is sometimes used as an exhibition area for conferences. Gradus products were supplied throughout the Darwin Building. GXT51 stair edgings with interior inserts in Snowdrift (white) were installed on the…
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New Stair Edgings and Floor Trims catalogue from Gradus
Contract interiors specialist Gradus has published a new, updated version of its stair edgings and floor trims catalogue, which launches a number of new products. Offering a useful resource for flooring contractors and specifiers, Stair Edgings & Floor Trims Edition 3 includes information on the latest products, standards and guidance. The new products featured include, wetroom transition strips, specialist floor trims, stair edging side trims and expansion joint covers. Gradus’ wetroom transition strips are designed…
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It’s a jungle out there!
Recently spotted the latest C.A.T delivery van. C.A.T flooring profiles are specified and installed in projects throughout the U.K. and worldwide in major commercial projects, buildings and private homes. www.thecatweb.com
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More metal for your money
With new specifications that see an increase in size and weight, but no increase in cost, stairnosings from floorwise bring better value than ever before and more metal for your money. floorwise has brought together a comprehensive collection of stairnosings perfect for heavy-duty commercial work. With more metal, these nosings offer greater wear resistance than many others on the market. “Stairnosings have been a part of the floorwise portfolio for many years and in order…
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Create Safe Stairs With Gradus’ New Microsite
Contract interiors specialist, Gradus, has launched a new online resource, located at www.createsafestairs.uk, which offers informative advice to help users select the correct stair nosing. According to figures from the Health and Safety Executive (HSE), over 100,000 injuries are reported on non-domestic stairs each year, with 100 deaths resulting directly from falls and trips on stairs. As a result, it is vital to ensure that the latest building standards and guidelines are adhered to when…
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Gradus Makes An Entrance At Viables Business Park
Viables Business Park is a prime out-of-town destination in the South East. Located in Basingstoke, 45 miles south west of London, it is occupied by several well-known businesses. The main building at the site services several companies and experiences heavy footfall on a daily basis, it is therefore important that it is a safe and welcoming environment for staff and visitors. Esplanade 8000 from Gradus has been installed as primary barrier matting in the main…
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Gradus Ensures Safe Flights of Stairs at The Queen’s Terminal
Flooring and accessories specialist Gradus has supplied Trans-Edge heavy-duty stair edgings for the new Heathrow Terminal 2: The Queen’s Terminal at Heathrow Airport. The latest stage in the transformation of Heathrow, Heathrow Terminal 2: The Queen’s Terminal opened in June 2014. Designed with the needs of passengers at its heart and sustainability as a guiding principle, it is central to Heathrow’s vision of making every journey better for its customers. With millions of passengers expected to pass…
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The Casino CAT
Crockford’s the exclusive Casino in London’s Mayfair have selected CAT brass stair nosings for their staircase. The club was established in 1828 by William Crockford with a vision to create a club of splendour and elegance. CAT solid brass stair nosings are regarded as the highest quality available and are certainly in good company in the majestic establishment. Profile: BN2 Finish: Polished Brass For information and profile samples please contact CAT sales on 01582 561900…
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CAT stair nosings feature at the O2 Brixton Academy
Flooring contractors CAPS have installed CAT’s polished brass stair nosings in the world famous O2 Academy Brixton. Originally a cinema and theatre in 1929 until 1972 when it became a rock venue. In 1983 it was purchased for £1.00 and re-opened as the Brixton Academy and has been used by many very successful music acts. The building retains many of its original art deco features and has been voted venue of the year twelve times…
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Gradus Launches New Corporate Video
Flooring and accessories specialist Gradus has launched a new corporate video designed to provide existing and potential customers with an overview of its products and services. The video, which will be particularly useful for international customers, enables viewers to gain a greater understanding of the company’s offer, delivering an insight into its knowledge, expertise and commitment to customer service. Lynette Bowden, Product Manager for Gradus, comments: “Video is becoming increasingly popular with our customers and…
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Flooring Accessories News
James and the giant box
When you work at C.A.T. with all that brass it can have it’s benefits. A very well liked member of the C.A.T. production team James Ward has moved on from producing flooring profiles to becoming Britain’s Strongest Man u90KG 2010, 2011, 2012, 2013, Europe’s Strongest Man u90kg 2013 and competes worldwide in strong man events. We watch James progress with interest and wish him success in the future.
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CAT in NEW YORK
C.A.T the UK’s market leading manufacturer of specialist flooring accessories will be exhibiting its range of individual and unique flooring accessories in New York City in October at BuildExpo NYC. 2013 has been an exciting year for C.A.T, having launched our specialist ranges into the American market back in January at the Surfaces Flooring Convention in Las Vegas, “it has been non stop since we appointed our USA distributor and we look forward to continuing our success with BuildExpo”…
Read More » C.A.T. goes to school
Over 150 metres of Feline 2, BC38 and Feline Edge Antique Brass have been installed into the famous school for girls, Roedean Independent Day School for Girls, in Brighton. The school started in early 1800’s with only ten pupils. The school that has been educating young women for over 200 years. Specification: Profile ref: Feline 2, BC38, Feline Edge Finish: Antique Brass Please read our online brochure or contact us on 01582 561500 or visit our website www.thecatweb.com
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C.A.T.’s Antique brass stair nosings – De Beers
C.A.T.’s Antique Brass stair nosings and curves have been fitted into De Beers Jewellers, “the quintessential diamond jeweller”. “De Beers Diamond Jewellers was established in 2001 as an independently managed and operated company by LVMH Moët Hennessy Louis Vuitton, the world’s leading luxury goods company, and De Beers SA, the world’s premier diamond mining and marketing company.” Specification Profile Ref: BN1 Finish: Antique Brass Please read our online brochure or contact us on 01582 561500 or visit…
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Breaking Flooring News
Mohawk announce exciting changes
Mohawk is pleased to announce exciting changes that will provide better service to our contract carpet specifiers, end users, and dealers, while increasing the availability of our products in the marketplace. Mohawk International and Marlings Ltd have signed a distribution agreement in the United Kingdom. Marlings will now distribute Mohawk Group commercial broadloom and modular carpets in the UK. This includes the Lees®, Karastan Contract®, and Bigelow Commercial® branded products. This strategic move will build on the strengths of…
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University project in London – C.A.T
C.A.T. have recently supplied a very special stair nosing for a University project in London. SN7 profiles were specified with mitred and welded returns as part of a 500 metre order for C.A.T. stainless steel nosings. Product description: Extruded Aluminium stair nosing with formed stainless steel feature covering – C.A.T. design 2007 Specification: Aluminium carrier to BS 1474:1987 Stainless Steel grade 304L Finish Brushed Satin Infill Ivory PVC to BS6746:1990 Visit our site for more information…
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The Queen, the Corgi and the C.A.T
C.A.T Brass Stair Nosings In December C.A.T sales received an urgent enquiry from a flooring contractor requesting a brass stair nosing be curved for Hamleys Toy Store in London for a christmas display. The nosings were used as an edging on a plinth on which was placed a throne for her majesty the Queen complete with one of her corgi’s. Being Hamleys toy store it was not her royal presence but a life size model…
Read More » CAT flooring profiles – Three new aluminium finishes.
New for 2013 – Three new aluminium finishes – aluminium flooring profiles • Brushed Graphite • Pearl Grey • Noir Suitable for light to medium traffic environments these new contemporary finishes are available on profiles Feline A/9/2, Feline A/10, ANF, CAP IT and AC38. An aluminium flooring profile data sheet and samples are available from CAT sales on 01582 561500 and email [email protected] or visit or site www.thecatweb.com
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The Finest Quality Flooring Profiles and Accessories C.A.T. on display!
Producers of the Finest Quality Flooring Profiles and Accessories C.A.T. have a new profile display board. The new display contains a selection of the very best from the special finish originators. Flooring trims in aluminium mirror and satin finishes and polished brass in antique and plated chromes. Whilst the company recognizes there are other profiles available, its own range of trims is designed for and “often in conjunction with” those contractors and fitters who really do want to source the very best for their…
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Küberit Safety Stair Nosings with TÜV certificate
The safety of products is often an important factor of choice for brand preferences by architects, retailers and craftsmen. Due to this reason the German flooring profile developer and manufacturer Küberit adds to their internal quality management a further external control including certificates from a renowned institution. The TÜV Nord has recently certified many stair nosing profiles from Küberit. After the certification by the TÜV of the profiles 706 A, 706 C, 707 A and 707 C…
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