The New Evolution in Flooring Adhesives Is Coming

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News Editor’s Note

06 Welcome to the first issue of Flooring Vinyl: the journey towards sustainability Magazine for 2019. You will notice the magazine has been redesigned and now has Icons a new look and feel reflective of the vibrant nature of our industry. 22 Bill Stahmer Inside you will find the 2019 Adhesives Guide which provides a valuable reference Feature point and insight into the various types of adhesives, including their application, 30 available right now in the marketplace. 2019 Adhesives Guide Earlier this year our team at Flooring Airstep - Retailer of the month Magazine went to Las Vegas to attend The International Surface Event (TISE), a trade 42 show co-located with StonExpo/Marmomac Staffords Warehouse and TileExpo. Betty Tanddo, our editor at large, brings you a complete overview of Safety this year’s event including trends and stories from various exhibitors relevant to the 44 Australian market. Tactile ground surface indicators This issue’s ICON is Bill Stahmer of Software Stahmers Carpets the oldest floor covering business in Australia spanning across five 46 generations. Bill’s story is one of hard work Improve quantifying and quoting and monumental achievements making it a truly fascinating read. Overseas News If any of you know of a person who deserves 48 to be acknowledged as an industry ‘icon’ The International Surface Event (TISE) in Las Vegas or if you would like to contact me directly regarding any relevant industry news or events please email me on michelle. [email protected]

Until next time…enjoy.

Michelle Cammiade Editor Front Cover Mapei www.mapei.com.au

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VALE: Jorn Ejvind Jensen 14.10.1926 – 24.12.2018

International Icon Jorn Jensen of Carpetland, long love of Australia which Jensen often or Taepperand as the company was known referred to as the “land of milk and honey.” in Denmark, passed away on December 24th 2018. Jensen, one of Europe’s largest carpet After several more visits Jensen opened his retailers with more than 300 ‘supermarket’ first of three Victorian Carpetland stores style carpet retail outlets throughout nine in Nunawading, followed by Preston in countries, started his business in a small 1987 and Footscray in 1992. The family Copenhagen shop in 1964. Intrigued purchased a holiday home in Merimbula by Jensen’s highly successful marketing that they fondly refer to as the ‘summer strategies, Noel Kiely (the man who brought house’ and visit every February/March to Berber Carpets to Australia) met with escape the Danish winter. Jensen’s last visit Jensen in Copenhagen in the 1970’s. Jensen was in 2018. graciously showed Kiely his stores, explained his marketing concepts and having always Jensen was 92 year old and died of been fascinated with the idea of going to pneumonia following and operation and a Australia, he then asked Kiely to arrange a short stay in hospital in early December. visit for him, his wife Jytte and their family. It was this family holiday that sparked a life A very sad goodbye. ▲

Resin Flooring Club is now open to all Australian applicators

Australia’s only purpose-built club Flooring Club is not just another slick only dedicated resin flooring buy and for resin flooring applicators has business strategy or cheap marketing sell group, regular updates on trade been launched, with Resin Floor Club trick. It’s a real passion motivated by qualification and industry news, as well officially opening its doors in December talking to thousands of applicators over as meet-ups and industry events for 2018. the years and listening to their stories. networking, support and fun. ▲ While the club offers great value for The club was formed to help applicators businesses, we also want to make a real deal with the unique challenges of the difference to the people behind those Australian resin flooring industry and businesses.” aims to make all application businesses more equipped, informed and enjoyable. In addition to great discounts and special offers from a growing list of Founder Jack Josephsen explains, “Resin industry suppliers, the club has the

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Vinyl: the journey towards sustainability

ver the past two decades, the Vinyl efficiency, energy and greenhouse gas In 2017, two flooring suppliers joined a Council of Australia has made management and transparency. Information record 17 companies in achieving PVC O considerable progress in guiding the and data collected through the program Stewardship Excellence Awards, rewarding continuous improvement and sustainable helps to drive innovation throughout the their perfect scores in compliance development of the Australian vinyl, or PVC, Australian PVC industry, influencing product with the strict criteria relating to the industry. Vinyl Council Chief Executive Sophi design and encouraging more efficient environmentally-responsible production and MacMillan charts their achievements to date. manufacturing processes. supply of their vinyl-related products that year. Companies achieving this standard can Our 20th anniversary celebrations in 2018 This evolving, annually audited program be recognised using a specific annual licence coincided with some significant milestones is delivering important results and driving mark. on PVC’s journey towards sustainability. industry performance improvements. Unlike other materials, PVC has suffered Industry successes include the most stringent The introduction of Best Practice PVC decades of scrutiny and misinformation. But manufacturing benchmarks for raw material Guidelines, in 2010 by the Green Building that is all changing thanks to our sustained suppliers and the avoidance of toxic heavy Council of Australia, was partly based on efforts in transforming perceptions and metal pigments and additives, plus a newly- the industry’s PVC Stewardship Program attitudes towards this versatile, recyclable enacted commitment to confirm avoidance at the time and led to Best Practice PVC and widely-used material. of classified ortho-phthalate plasticisers. accreditation of products, recognised in the Green Star building rating system. It’s worth remembering that no material All the vinyl flooring sector signatories – whether man-made or natural – can be reporting in 2017 complied with the heavy Best Practice PVC products are fully considered inherently ‘sustainable’. What’s metal commitment and all confirmed compliant with world-leading, stringent important is how a material is managed avoidance of the use of classified ortho- manufacturing guidelines. Holding this throughout its lifecycle – from raw material phthalate plasticisers in the products they accreditation is a great demonstration of extraction to end-of-life - that determines its supply to the market. supply chain transparency and verification, degree of sustainability. leading to companies taking greater More recycled PVC is being used in products, responsibility over how their suppliers, as Launched in 2002, the PVC Stewardship driven by initiatives for innovative recycling well as their own operations, perform. Program (PSP) is now supported by solutions in several sectors including 47 companies representing most of the commercial vinyl flooring. Several vinyl PVC’s successful use in countless building Australian Vinyl industry. All are committed flooring suppliers supply products to the and construction products over the decades to continuous improvement in the market that contain recycled PVC and/ is testament to its durability, functionality environmental footprint of their products, or offer take back arrangements for vinyl and recyclability. Its strength, versatility whether they manufacture locally or source installation offcuts and end of life materials. and resistance to the elements makes it product from overseas. Around a dozen ideal for use in a variety of applications, suppliers and manufacturers of vinyl from windows to flooring and even as a flooring products are current signatories to sustainable alternative to timber planks. this program. As a relatively low carbon durable plastic, The PSP requires signatories to report PVC provides solutions through its track annually against strict criteria that measures record of stewardship, alignment with positive change in five key areas. These several global Sustainability Development cover best practice manufacturing, safe Goals and its demonstrated potential for and sustainable use of additives, resource circularity. Each tonne of recycled PVC

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In 2017, two flooring suppliers joined a will replace about one tonne of virgin PVC Significant breakthroughs have been made, record 17 companies in achieving PVC compound in new products, consuming both in how PVC is perceived and how it is Stewardship Excellence Awards, rewarding 80% less energy and reducing carbon increasingly being specified for sustainable their perfect scores in compliance with the emissions. applications. Specifiers considering vinyl strict criteria relating to the environmental- products for their next project should look ly-responsible production and supply of their The PVC industry in Australia has made for PSP licence marks and/or Best Practice vinyl-related products that year. great strides towards sustainability through PVC accreditation to be assured they are its approach to continuous improvement choosing wisely. that is driving change, innovation and better understanding of supply chains for Through our ‘whole of life’ approach to PVC vinyl products placed on the Australian stewardship, today’s vinyl is a sound material market. choice. ▲

European Hardware offers lifeline to flood-affected Queenslanders

As Townsville residents embark on a heartbreaking clean up in the wake of a once in a century flood event, Australian TV personality Chris Milligan (Neighbours) has come to the rescue of flood-affected families.

Born and bred Queenslander Chris said he was unable to sit back and watch his fellow Queenslanders in their hour of need.

“As a partner with my brother in Queensland based timber flooring company European Hardware, I have access to the very resources that will provide Townsville families with relief, so together we have launched the ‘Re- Flooring’ project,” Chris said. The Re-Flooring projects aims to get flood- required to settle more Townsville families in European Hardware will supply an entire affected Townsville families back into their need, back into their homes. house with inside and outside timber homes as quickly and safely as possible. flooring including French Oak for the inside They will also be extending the offer of cost and pre-finished coloured Merbau decking European Hardware will provide the flooring price, to the greater Townsville communities, for the outside. materials for one family to get back into on all building materials and have ordered their home and Chris has also set up a large quantities of stock to meet the demand. Families who are struggling financially face fundraising page with the initial goal of the sad reality of their flooring being washed doing the same for 20 more flood-affected To donate to the fundraising campaign, visit away or having to move back into their households. Every dollar donated goes https://www.mycause.com.au/page/194946/ homes and rip up water damaged floors. directly towards supplying the materials townsville-relief-reflooring-project ▲

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Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race 2019

or the fifth successive year MAPEI has been a proud PREMIUM SPONSOR Fof the Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race.

A record 120,000 cycling fans packed Geelong and the Surf Coast to watch the Australia Day weekend event that started on the Saturday morning with over 3100 eager cyclists lined up to participate in the Peoples Ride. This ever popular ride enables the general public to ride the circuit that the professional athletes will also complete during the weekend.

Participating cyclists ranged from as young as twelve to an amazing eighty-four year old, making this year’s event even more Since Cadel’s retirement back in 2015 (Cadel diverse than in previous years. Cyclists announced his retirement following his were offered the choice to register for the completion of the first Cadel Evans Great 35km, 65km or the full 115km circuit. Ocean Road Race where he placed fifth) he The Participation Ride is a truly unique leads out the Peoples Ride generally alongside opportunity to ride alongside Australia’s only young Australian cyclists, TV and Sporting Tour de France winner, Cadel Evans. celebrities as well as local dignitaries.

MAPEI hosted a VIP Hospitality Area on the First Floor of the Novotel Hotel situated on the waterfront in Geelong. With over 500 VIP guests attending, MAPEI provided food and drinks while guests sat back on lounges and watched the race unfold. Those wanting to sit on the outdoor balconies were treated to the entertainment from Steampacket Gardens that continued over the weekend. The hospitality area overlooked the start/ finish line and offered one of the best vantage points to watch the elite cyclists start and finish their respective races.

MAPEI also hosted some interactive games in their branded marquee in Steampacket

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Gardens (situated opposite the VIP area on as a Programs Partner Sponsor to support The winner of the Women’s Sprint was Chloe the Esplanade). Thousands of people lined the development of young children into the Hoskings from Australia (Chloe also won up to play a soccer target game where they world of netball. this title last year) and the Men’s winner was needed to kick a soccer ball and try to beat Nathan Elliott (also from Australia). the Mapei Sassuolo goalie. Participants also Both children and adults competed in had the option of shooting a netball into the games to win a Mapei soccer ball, The MAPEI Sprint is comprised of two sections the ring thanks to the assistance of Maddie Mapei cycling cap or Mapei water bottle. in the race – one in Barwon Heads and the Okley (Western Regional Co-Ordinator from The games were extremely popular with other in Torquay. Both towns are situated on Netball Victoria). MAPEI have developed spectators forming a continuous line to play the Great Ocean Road with beautiful, natural a special relationship with Netball Victoria both activities on Saturday and Sunday. beach and ocean views that can be seen by the cyclists from the road.

The overall winner of the Men’s Elite Race was Italian cyclist Elia Viviani from team Deceuninck-Quick Step and the winner of the Women’s Elite Race was Belgium cyclist Arlenis Sierra from team Astana.

The Cadel Evans Great Ocean Road Race generates around A$10 million dollars to the region with more than 20,000 interstate and overseas visitors choosing to holiday and stay in the area and attend the event. ▲

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Company Profile: Honest. Australian. Quality.

BS began its modern manufacturing materials and refine their manufacturing life in Dandenong in 2002. Initially techniques. B they were known as Halex Flooring Products changing their name to BBS when However, it is not just a few managers at their American partners left abruptly during BBS who have built up their skills. Their the 2008 financial crisis. shop floor workers are highly experienced, as are the selected suppliers who produce the The company’s experience in making plywood, nails, cartons and other materials Australian carpet gripper and Australian required for quality manufacturing. Over carpet joining tapes dates back decades the years as different Australian and New earlier to the origins of the locally Zealand gripper and tape manufacturers made industry. Key members of their retired, BBS was able to acquire their manufacturing team (Young, Will and knowledge and equipment as well as the use Steve) all started their careers working at of their patented processes. The Roberts Company, back in the day when they produced their carpet gripper and tape This allowed BBS to incorporate a variety of in Moorabbin, Victoria. manufacturing techniques with their own and importantly retain both the experience BBS Flooring Products continues the and knowledge within Australia. In this way tradition of locally made carpet gripper and BBS absorbed the ‘know-how’ from most of carpet joining tape, ignoring the short- the local manufacturers that went before term gains from off-shore manufacture. them including, Metro (in Auckland, NZ), Their manufacturing team have between RooGripper (in Clayton, Vic), Multifloor (in Multifloor purchased the gripper them accumulated over 100 years of Pooraka, SA), Decro (in Brunswick, Vic) and manufacturing technology from The Roberts practice taking the time to get to know their several others. Company when it closed in 1996 and The Roberts Company had previously purchased all the assets of Chemhouse Industries when they closed in 1994. As such, when BBS acquired Multifloor’s factory in Pooraka they picked up the manufacturing equipment and expertise from both The Roberts Company and Chemhouse.

Through this process of constant consolidation BBS has accumulated and retained the manufacturing history from the many Australian companies preceding them. Combining the knowledge together in a modern Australian manufacturing facility to deliver quality Australian carpet gripper and Australian carpet joining tape by using the right materials in the correct process, without taking shortcuts. ▲

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Sub Floor Moisture Testing Speed-Up

ecent changes to ASTM F2170 and method stipulated by ASTM F2170. Surface “It is now a lot easier to undertake the related standards will have a positive tests are simple and easy but cannot always proper testing and still allow the project R effect on flooring installations down provided sufficient information,” says to move along. This small change will under, says Patrick Atherton, ICRI–certified Atherton. “In-situ probes understandably speed things up and hopefully encourage Moisture Testing Technician and owner of presented headaches for contractors and more project managers to ensure the Floor Test Australia. stakeholders.” Atherton claims that many testing is done correctly. Still, high RH% viewed in-situ testing as “just too hard and readings can be unexpected for some The US- based guidelines released by time-consuming”, which exposed the project stakeholders and they must be encour- the American Society for Testing and to risks of failure and liability. aged to take them seriously.” Materials (ASTM) are otherwise known as the Standard Test Method for Determining One of the hardest things is the 72 hour Relative Humidity in Concrete Floor Slabs period required for the sensors to equilibrate. Using in situ Probes. This method of testing Most of the best equipment on the market has been referenced in Australia by AS-1884, doesn’t need that long to provide an Resilient sheet and tiles - Installation accurate reading, but to be fully compliant practices, since 2012. It has also been widely with the standards, that amount of time puts adopted in warranty specifications for many pressure on many projects. products. The good news is that the ASTM’s regulators “It has been accepted for some time that acknowledged this, and have now reduced the most accurate way to determine the slab the required equilibration time to 24 hours. moisture, in relation to flooring installation Two days is a big deal and these changes at least, has been the sensors-at-depth take a lot of pressure off large flooring

projects. Atherton explains, “It is now a lot easier to undertake the proper testing and still allow the project to move along.”

As the only independent RH testing technician in Australia, Atherton warns that there are still risks. “This small change will speed things up and hopefully encourage more project managers to ensure the testing is done correctly. Still, high RH% readings can be unexpected for some stakeholders and they must be encouraged to take them seriously.” He states that, “Floor Test Australia have been asked to undertake different testing regimes in the hope that it will produce a lower, less problematic result. However, it is highly unadvisable to overrule the RH% results just because something else gave a more palatable answer.” ▲

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Single Touch Payroll

Regardless of whether you’re a franchisee So, what does it mean for those who haven’t 3. They’ll need to review all employee or a franchisor, if you have 19 or fewer started the process yet? payroll information, making sure it’s employees you are required to implement correct in their software Single Touch Payroll (STP) by 1 July For franchisors 4. Have their software connect to the ATO 2019. Here are three hot tips on how a using their Auskey franchisor can prepare for successful STP 5. They’ll nominate a person who will be The ATO wants to have greater visibility implementation: making the declaration when reporting STP into employers’ payroll to ensure they 6. Finally, advise them to speak with their pay their PAYG withholding and meet 1. Educate, educate and educate your employees about the change and why SGC super obligations. The benefits to franchisees all about STP they should set up a myGov account employers are also huge, as it will save 2. Direct them to contact their bookkeeper, time at the end of the financial year, as advisor or accountant for help For many employers and payroll officers, they will no longer be required to issue 3. Ensure they have STP-ready accounting getting a business STP-compliant means group certificates to employees. software they’ll need to be up to speed with system updates, as well as learn how to use them According to the Bureau of Statistics, there Part of the education process is for STP. Their advisor can guide them are approximately 781,908 businesses with understanding what it all means and how it through with ease if they don’t have internal 19 or fewer employees in Australia. That’s will impact your franchise. resources to do so. about 36.8 percent of Australian businesses required to be STP-ready come 1 July. Six steps to get franchisees Our advice is: Don’t let your franchise run started into trouble with the ATO because your Some franchises have already taken up 1. Ensure they have STP compliant payroll processes or your franchisees processes aren’t the STP challenge, with the likes of Retail software. up to scratch. Get in touch with your advisor Zoo (Boost Juice, Salsas Fresh Mex) and 2. Encourage them to speak with an advisor and begin discussing your STP requirement Soul Origin already rolling out their STP about the change and book in for setup and payroll systems today. ▲ setup. and training

Sydney Carpet Baggers 50th Anniversary Charity Golf Day

This year marks the 50th anniversary of organization that helps young people $1300 and include four players, carts the Sydney carpet baggers annual charity flourish, build resilience and shape their breakfast and lunch. Both hole and day. The event will be held at Stone individuality. Partners in business are clubhouse signage can also be provided Cutters Ridge Golf Course in Colebee on invited to support the event by sponsoring for advertising. May 10th. All proceeds from this year’s a hole. event will be donated to the Starlight For more information contact Glen Bryon Children’s Foundation. An amazing Hole sponsor packages are available for - [email protected] ▲

Flooring Febrary/March 2019 www.flooringmagazine.com.au Introducing Express collections from Amtico.

A carefully curated selection of Amtico Spacia and Colour Anchor Carpet designs, fully stocked here in Australia so we can offer short and convenient lead times, ready to meet your deadline. Speak to your Amtico sales representative for samples or to find out more.

Wayne Schofield Sales Manager NSW +61 (0) 499 091 049 Megan Bilecki Sales Manager SA/WA +61 (0) 400 995 497 Mark Taylor Sales Director +61 (0) 477 708 418 Introducing Express collections from Amtico.

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Express Collection from Amtico Flooring

Amtico Express is a carefully curated selection and Carpet are some of our bestselling hospitality, offices and retail. The company of Amtico Spacia and Colour Anchor Carpet designs, so to have them stocked here and specialises in working with architects, designs, in versatile colours and sizes, created available for quick delivery will really specifiers and designers to maximise the to make it simple to specify and receive high make a difference to customers who are potential of interiors by utilising Amtico’s quality flooring at speed. looking for high quality flooring on a fast in-house design and technical teams. turnaround. With the extensive choice of With its high density 0.55mm wear layer flooring that Amtico has, myself and the Amtico’s complete flooring offer comprises and Quantum Guard Elite urethane coating, team are looking forward to promoting nine to-order luxury vinyl tile (LVT) Amtico Spacia is extremely hard wearing, the new Express Collections alongside the collections, each offering their own unique with a high level of resistance to scuffs and fantastic to-order flooring available in the features and benefits. The Signature scratches. Phthalate free, and made with wider offer.” collection is the premium offering of 163 30% recycled content, it meets the M1 and Woods, Stones and Abstracts, all with Amtico’s Indoor Air Comfort Gold standards required For over 50 years Amtico has been highly durable 1mm performance wear layer, for low emissions. Available in a selection of designing, innovating and manufacturing and over 100 predefined and ready-to-lay woods, including Parquet, the palette covers flooring that is not only beautiful but patterns as part of Designers’ Choice. on-trend cool greys and traditional warm flexible, durable and sustainable. In 2017 shades, while the stones are a mix of pale it added Carpet Tiles to its offer, giving For quick specification and installation, and dark concrete and ceramic finishes. customers an even greater choice of Amtico Spacia, Form and First offer hard flooring solutions. working and streamlined product ranges, Colour Anchor Carpet has been chosen for the while for specialist applications, Amtico has new Express collection for the specification Amtico has considerable knowledge and developed the 36+ safety floor, Acoustic, opportunities it provides. A blend of different expertise in the commercial and residential Marine and Cirro PVC-Free collections. tones combine to create a soft linear texture sectors, providing flooring products to There are also 12 to-order Carpet collections that the shades of Colour Anchor work to a wide range of worldwide applications, to choose from, plus Entryway, Amtico’s complement or contrast. Extra security including healthcare, education, heavy duty entrance matting. ▲ comes from the solution dyed nylon yarn construction, resistant to staining with added protection of two technologically-advanced treatments to protect against fading from liquid and even bleach spillages.

The new collection combines design originality, high-quality durability and is backed by a 10 year Commercial warranty. All designs in the collection are fully stocked in Australia, meaning Amtico can now offer short and convenient lead times, ready to meet client deadlines.

Mark Taylor, Sales Director of Amtico Australia explains, “I’m delighted that as part of our investment in Australia & New Zealand we’re able to offer our customers these new Express Collections. Spacia

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What has more bacteria than a toilet seat?

According to research phones, Can’t filter what you can’t desks, elevator buttons, food pick up chopping boards and carpet are Many vacuums on the market today are fitted on the list. Carpet dirtier than a with a HEPA filter and suction only head, toilet seat? Surely not. however, research conducted by CHOICE the Consumer group indicates most vacuums Bacteria love munching on dead skin cells and struggle to pick up debris within carpet. considering the average person sheds about 1.5 million every hour, that turns your soft floor What about the indoor air quality (IAQ) in furnishings into a fine dining experience when commercial premises? Cleaners tend to use you add food particles, pet dander and pollen. cheap, suction-only vacuum cleaners that About 200,000 bacteria live in each square inch only clean the top surface of the flooring of carpet (nearly 700 times more than on your investment. This leaves behind embedded toilet seat), including E. coli, staphylococcus, dirt and grit in the carpet base as well as a and salmonella. breeding ground for allergy causing agents.

Carpet care guides generally advise ‘a good No matter if it’s residential or commercial quality vacuum cleaner’ to care for carpet. flooring, embedded dirt and grit causes So, with the above in mind what constitutes matting, packing or crushing of the carpet a good quality vacuum cleaner? Filtration? pile. With every footstep on the carpet, the Pick up? No loss suction? fibre is slowly severed at its base causing the once valuable investment to turn soiled. Also labelled as S-CLASS by European Manufacturers, only high-quality filter SEBO Recommended material used in combination with an excellent SEBO vacuum cleaners remove up to 92% sealed vacuum cleaner casing achieve the of debris. For the 8th year running CHOICE requirements of SEBO’s S-CLASS filtration. the consumer group has rated the SEBO K3 Premium the best overall performer. With superior debris removal and 100% pet hair pick up. You can’t go past a vacuum cleaner that is light, quiet, and easy to manoeuvre, has a long cord and has a neat compact design for easy storage. All SEBO vacuum cleaners commercial and domestic come as standard with S-CLASS Building Biology filtration technology which trap 99.97% of Using a SEBO vacuum cleaner as part of a harmful allergens down to 0.3 microns from routine carpet maintenance program can the airstream and retains them inside a contribute to positive ‘building biology’ by sealed bag for hygienic debris disposal. SEBO removing harmful allergens (house dust models are recommended by the British mites, mould, pollen, pet and pest dander) Allergy Foundation because they enhance the and improving indoor air quality (IAQ) air, filtering allergens such as: dust mites, not to mention also keeping soft floor faeces, mould spores, pollen, bacteria, pet furnishings looking great for many years to dander, dust and more. come. ▲

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OSLO Carpet Planks are Signature Floors’ latest Signature Floors neutral colour ways, with a soft textile touch, premium high-performing commercial carpet launches contemporary allows designers to create flooring with tile suitable for work spaces, multi-residential aesthetic harmony and balance. The modern living spaces, educational precincts and retail carpet planks range creates opportunities to play with colour environments. With a subtle interaction of As design led innovators, Signature Floors pride in a single hue and give floor areas of any colour tone and pattern, the collection will themselves on fusing the traditional world of space a distinctive look. propel any interiors skyward into new levels of flooring with the endless creativity of fashion comfort and style. ▲ and art. For their latest OSLO carpet plank OSLO can be coordinated with all of Signature collection, the Signature in-house design team Floors existing carpet plank range and can be were inspired by the tranquillity and stillness ordered in all SHAPES by Signature modular of Scandinavian nature. OSLO carpet planks carpet tiles. With ten shapes available and are designed to perfectly echo the quietness of limited only by the imagination, the design the Nordic landscape and provide a modern options are endless for creating a truly unique cocoon for any interior installation. floor.

The OSLO Planks range include three Providing more than just a timeless and cool Scandinavian inspired designs; Malmo, Skandi appeal, OSLO is the ideal functional flooring and Norse. Perfectly reflecting the outside choice for any application and importantly world, each design features the same delicate features green tag certification. The solution colour palette with a striking linear design dyed nylon fibres guarantee superior colourfast that is reminiscent of earth, stone and rock characteristics, whilst also offering the highest suggesting a moody Nordic light appeal. durability and wear. OSLO is also available in Comfi Bak for increased noise and heat Each design differs in expressive pattern and insulation, impact absorption and reducing texture. The sophisticated combination of damage and wear.

Beaulieu Fibres and abrasion, and also UV resistance are results in a total absence of waste water leading guaranteed. to a significant reduction in a needlepunch International launches carpet’s ecological footprint. UltraBond Using UltraBond manufacturers finally gain the potential to cost-efficiently produce 100% Karena Cancilleri, Vice President Beaulieu Beaulieu Fibres International (BFI) unveils a recyclable carpets. In addition to the general Engineered Products, commented, unique opportunity for carpet manufacturers to benefits of making recycled PP available for “Recyclability and achieving a greener, more create fully recyclable needlepunch carpets, and the plastics production chain and reduced cost-effective production process without benefit from production and resource savings, waste generation, environmental advantages compromising on current performance levels without influencing performance. and financial savings arise from a total lack are significant unsolved topics within today’s of water and less energy use. As a 100% dry carpet industry. By eliminating the need for Launched at Domotex 2019, UltraBond is a process, thermal bonding uses no water and latex and chemical binders through UltraBond, patented polyolefin bonding staple fibre that we offer needlepunch manufacturers a eliminates the need for latex or other chemical breakthrough they have been looking for binders to bind nonwovens. It opens up a new that boosts environmental and economic path for creating 100% polypropylene (PP) sustainability. We see textile flooring as just needlepunch carpets which meet the same the beginning. Together with our customers, performance requirements as traditional we look forward to exploring the potential of latex-bonded carpets while reducing the this unique thermal bonding fibre in other end-of-life environmental impact. Properties applications such as laminated nonwovens or such as pilling resistance, resistance to wear as an alternative to dry powders.”▲

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Bill Stahmer: Work Hard, Play Hard

Story by Philip Ashley

The Stahmer dynasty Below: Bill and Matthew Stahmer. goes back to Bill’s great grandfather in the goldfields of Creswick in 1867. Stahmers Carpets is the oldest floor covering business in Australia and the 71st oldest registered business in Australia’s history. Bill’s son Matthew is now the fifth generation of the family business.

ill’s story is one of hard work; sporting achievement; fights and Btwo stints as a guest of Her Majesty. It’s been a wild ride but it’s not over yet. At seventy years of age Bill Stahmer still has a lot of living to do, now that the business based in Moorabbin is safely in the hands of his son Matthew.

We caught up with Bill on a recent trip to Australia for a full right elbow replacement, the result of a collision between his Yamaha scooter and a tour bus in Phuket, Thailand where he has lived for the last 12 years.

Bill was born in Elsternwick, Victoria to recalls going to Creswick to spend holidays Bill lived in Caulfield most of his life where father Lester Henry and mother Hazel with his grandma who lived there. Her driver as a young boy, everyone around had stables. Doreen. His grandparents on his father’s side would pick him up at the railway station He says “I was always up at 5 to ride to the were Robert Henry and Alice Whitely and in their Dodge Desoto, “I had the best roast Caulfield Racecourse, and also helped with the he remembers his Grandmother fondly. He dinners there” he said. milkman!”

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Bill has one older brother, Robert who he hasn’t spoken with in twenty five years, although when they were young they enjoyed similar pursuits and when married, lived around the corner from each other. Bill went to school at Caulfield North Central School but it didn’t end well.

Below: Bill at Caulfield North Central School 1962

Above: Bill with Ray Duthy, Japanese Embassy, 1989

walk around at night and talk to the walls! The government sends you away to fight and then does nothing for you when you return. My mother’s father served in Gallipoli and unfortunately passed away near destitute and drinking. Dad’s father passed away at the end of 1939 before the war, so Dad took over the business. He also bought the family home in Caulfield from Bill’s grandmother. With the advent of tufting Machines our business changed. At 15 I went out with one of our 4 In year nine he was ‘thrown out’ after the shop opposite at 67 Chapel Street and in carpet layers and learnt installation; laying Maths teacher caught him betting on the 1960 moved in fulltime. Those were good carpets for another 21 years!” horses. Bill said “I was the class bookie and days for a boy, the Linoleum and 69 CM Body the teacher caught me following a race on my carpets were moved with Piano trolleys and Early days old transistor radio. I admit there was some wooden Hand Trucks, so we used to have Bill learned how to sew 27-inch ‘body carpet’ pushing and shoving, most of it from me but Billy Cart rides around the floors and ramps; with a hand-held Singer sewing machine Mum was called and they thought it best that and hide in the mattresses.” he still owns. He tells that he went to night I leave.” school at Pascoe Vale Tech where they ran Bill recalls “My father knocked me around a Carpet Laying Course for 2 hours a night, He delivered telegrams for six months and a bit, but was much easier on my brother once a week. He says he couldn’t do the then one day his father “Yanked me out of Robert. Dad had gone to war where he served maths so he failed but it doesn’t seem to bed and took me to our carpet warehouse in landing craft all the way up the N.E Coast have affected his business sense. He recalls at 67 Chapel Street Windsor where I started of New Guinea. He left a non-smoker and “During my year at night school in 1966 sweeping the floors,” he says. “We were non-drinker and came back doing both. He we had a session at the Myer workroom at situated at 72 to 74 Chapel Street but in 1956 never spoke about the war; it must have been Flemington Flats. They had 44-gallon drums we bought an old Moran and Cato grocery very traumatic. As mum said later, he would filled with blue tacks, I was amazed at the scope of their operations, and sadly they closed down several years later.” Bill recalls

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the time Dad took him to visit the Invicta Below: Bill and his lacrosse stick. Carpet mill where Arthur Shaffir showed them around. Bill was impressed that Arthur seemed to know the names of every one of the seven hundred people who worked there, mostly women. Bill dealt with all of the greats: Invicta; United Carpet Mills; Godfrey Hirst; Minster; Quest; Hycraft; Homfrays; Tascot Templetons; Brintons; Feltex and Victoria Carpets who he describes as ‘one of the best.’

“I recall my father taking me out to meet some of the people he dealt with, even when I was at school. When you were in the boardroom you would be given tea and biscuits, then the buying would take place. Bartering was an education in itself; in those days everyone carried stock, there were no Franchises, your buying was paramount. The Jewish fraternity was a large part of our business and Ted Lustig comes to mind. Ted built the Hilton Hotels in partnership with “Bill believed in discipline on field, off his brother in law. He was a small, mean man but I respected the fact that he came field and anywhere in between.” to Australia in rags after the Second World War and ended up a multi-millionaire.” Later, Bill remembers Ted owed a balance of $170 after a development in Toorak, saying McGrath and the one and only Dennis Lillee All-Australian team to defeat a touring U.S.A. he didn’t have the money. Visiting him on a who Bill describes as “A real gentleman,” team. Friday he recalls Ted saying “You may call and Brad Hodge. me mister Lustig” to which Bill responded, In 1971 a special consideration for selection “And you may call me mister Stahmer; and I Lacrosse was the players’ previous reputation will be paid.” Bill said “I can be as nice or as Outside of the carpet industry Bill has made concerning behaviour and conduct. The rude as anyone.” Bill hounded Ted for three quite an impact in Australian sport. Lacrosse committee was all too aware of the poor months until he finally paid up. is a game passed on by the North American reputation brought upon by some Australian Indians and was once a significant sport lacrosse players on the 1967 tour of America During those early years Bill started to in Australia played on such great venues and Canada. In later years Bill Stahmer take some serious interest in cricket and as the MCG, SCG, the WACA and Adelaide didn’t improve Australia’s reputation at all. lacrosse. At 14, he went to the M.C.C Dowling Oval. It hosted its first international tour of He recalls “Near the end of our tour of the Shield under 16 training and represented a Canadian team in 1907 where over 14,000 States I was billeted with an American club Melbourne as a wicketkeeper and top order spectators witnessed a game of lacrosse on player whose friend ran a bar up on Long batsman. He played Lacrosse at Caulfield the MCG and other great venues. Lacrosse Island. I was with our Goalkeeper; a guy and started cricket with Caulfield Sub District Victoria first mentions Bill in the 1967 named Evan Jones, whose nick name was although never reaching the senior 11. He Victorian team losing to South Australia. the Reverend Evan. We spent the afternoon does recall joining the club where Shane Bill was 18 at the time and went on to play drinking beer with Schnapps Chasers and by Warne started. Other top shelf cricketers Bill fifteen consecutive years including the the time we got to the New York City Mayoral came across were the very likable Glenn 1968 and 1970 Champion teams and the Reception we were tired and emotional.

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One thing led to another and I deliberately had lost only three. In 1980 Bill was again selected players had a far better opinion of tipped a drink over the senior coach. It on the team and was head coach of the 1989 their own skills than reality warranted. As didn’t bother me; he was one of the most team to Japan. In 1990 the Victorian and Stahmer had shown in Victoria, and at the disliked Coaches you would come across. MCC coach Bill Stahmer was again selected MCC club, he was a man of ruthless and The following day they were going to send for the national side. In all, Bill played for resolute action. He immediately removed a me home, but the team backed us up, saying twenty-eight years and coached for thirteen number of players from the touring team if we went, they went! I got to stay and then years. on the grounds of lack of commitment and played my best lacrosse in the last 4 games courtesy. He felt that fitness trials held in including an unfortunate loss to England; In contradiction to Bill’s past behaviour, Adelaide were a disgrace due to the degree Australia’s first ever!” Lacrosse Victoria reports of Bill as National of fitness achieved by some players and their coach that ‘Bill believed in discipline on general attitude. Among younger players he Bill played for Caulfield Victoria and in 1975 field, off field and anywhere in between. His found a certain complacency and readiness co-captained the State team. Bill was in no-nonsense requirements were not always to allow older players to fall out by attrition, the Victorian team for 1977 championships immediately understood by players selected rather than forcing their way into selection and his brother Robert was manager. The from other states, but he communicated by superior skill and endeavour. This tour overseas team for 1976 also included Bill. well, and got his messages of discipline underlined the task that lay ahead of the The Australians got little or no outside help and fitness across to members of Australian Australians, who won 5 of the 9 games on their expenses, and most of them used teams very soon after they came under played against the American team.’ up savings and borrowed money on the trip, his influence. Bill Stahmer was aghast at which cost each of them several thousand the attitude of some of the players. It was Bill’s Dad passed away twenty-five years ago dollars. Having played twelve matches, they felt, not least by him, that some of the when Bill was forty-five. Nine years before Icons 26

Below: Bill with golf legend Peter Thomson On another occasion after an end of season and they had to take refuge on the roof of a trip to Adelaide, the team spent the Monday nearby hotel. It turns out Kevin was getting at the Beaconsfield hotel St. Kilda. Bill recalls a massage when the masseuse warned him “A mate’s brother called in and said he and he got away. Bill spent the next two days would drive my mate ‘Fat Harry’ and I home. helping the locals to move bodies, something His name was ‘Slim’, a big government meat he will never forget. Officially listed as inspector who worked at the abattoirs. After missing, Bill returned home ten days after more drinking we hopped in a car and Slim the Tsunami and broke down at the airport. took off. We got to Elsternwick then all of a The fact is that Bill still suffers from the sudden there was a police siren and lights effects of that day, even after fourteen years! and we got pulled over by a motor cycle cop. and while they were still in Chapel Street, I thought we were in big trouble when Slim Bill returned to Thailand the April following his older brother walked out after a physical jumped a fence and did a bolter; it turns out the Tsunami and saw some property for sale. altercation with their mother and moved to the car was stolen. I chested the copper who Suddenly, out of no-where he decided this Mission Beach. “Dad changed the will and then pulled his gun and told us to stand up was for him and bought a block. Prices had Robert got a lot less than he expected” Bill against the fence. Pretty soon there were plummeted after the tragedy but this wasn’t said. And so, Stahmer’s Carpets fell under more cops, the chopper and a dog squad. the reason he bought the property. He now the control of Bill Stahmer. Their work The dog got slim hiding under a house six has a two-storey home there and has been is mainly commercial and their clients houses up the street. Fat Harry and I were retired a year and a half now. Sitting in a included Metricon Homes until they changed up against the fence when this attractive Tuk-Tuk one day he realised “This is for suppliers without even a word to Bill, who police woman came up and Fat Harry said, me” and returned to Australia to hand the values respect in business but didn’t get any ‘I’ve seen you before’ She asks where and he business over to his son Matthew. He still him-self on this occasion. Bill says “My pet said on TV, Miss Piggy. Next thing we were suffers from Post-Traumatic Stress Disorder hates of the industry are manufacturers who poleaxed against the fence, you could say she but feels the lifestyle Thailand offers will do supply shops who then close their doors; wasn’t happy.” him good. open up again and get re-supplied, howbeit at an additional cost per metre. I also never Tragedy Strikes liked manufacturers who lie about project And then in 2004 Bill’s life literally turned prices when all along someone else has price upside down. In Patong Thailand on protection.” Bill also has a dislike for several holiday, Bill was caught up in the Boxing major suppliers who he says “Are all lies and Day Tsunami that killed almost a quarter of bullshit, there’s never any problem with the a million people across fourteen countries. product, it’s always our fault. They shift the Bill recalls that he was still in bed at 9:20am goalposts.” when he sensed that something wasn’t right. “There was water all over the floor and the Bill had his fair share of run-ins with the room stank like a sewage overflow. Then I constabulary and has spent two occasions in heard a high-pitched whine like a truck would custody. Once as the result of a scuffle with make. Suddenly the wall exploded and the police at Adelaide railway station for which wave smashed through and pinned me against he received two weeks and the other, a term the back wall of the bedroom. I’d drawn the of thirty days. He recalls with a laugh, “A curtains so the glass didn’t cut me up but it was mate, ‘Rags’ had come home from a tour like being in a washing machine” he said. of Vietnam; in fact he was still in his jungle greens. We headed straight to our local, got Compared to many others Bill was lucky, pissed, fought with the local garbos and the only receiving minor injuries. He recalls coppers, got arrested again, overnight at looking for his mate Kevin McGrath but Malvern police station then fronted court on couldn’t find him; and helping a woman Above: Bill’s old singer hand sewing assault again! Both let off with bonds.” with a severed foot before the second wave hit machine

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National Park. He’s done 3 canoeing trips down the Zimbabwe at Mana Pools and tells us the story of the time “I was tipped out of the canoe on my first trip by a hippopotamus, absolutely frightening. On another trip in the same area I found a snake in my tent, that was hair-raising also” he says. He’s going again this year and loves to shoot animals. With a camera, not a gun, something he feels is “not sport.” A believer in the circle of life, Bill loves the outdoors and says “I could go around an 18-hole golf course without hitting a ball and I’d be happy.”

Bill with ‘Peter’ from the Mala Above: Boxing Day Tsunami headlines Below: Mala camp in Kruger

Bill has been in their current premises I always returned the favour. Wolf Fink for twelve years now. He bought it from was also a character. I met him once at a the Pellicano family. “Over the years I’ve function and he asked which car was mine. worked hard, even after late nights and early I said ‘the Commodore’ and he told his mornings, I’ve still been at work on time. partner to sell me whatever I wanted, that I’ve got a great team around me and I’m I had money. He thought that all those blessed with two great kids. I’ve been out carpet guys with expensive cars never paid of the business a year or so now, I admit him.” that I haven’t a clue what’s going on here anymore; give me a pencil, paper and a Over the years Bill has met and enjoyed the rule and that’s all I ever needed, but it’s all company of some of Australia’s finest sports changed now,” he says. personalities. His ‘friends’ include Glen McGrath; Doug Walters and Stuart McGill Friends and legends from cricket. From AFL Wayne Carey; Ask him who he looks up to and Bill jokes Glen Archer and Brent Harvey of North “Me! I’ve had many so-called friends Melbourne, a player Bill sponsored in 2007. Bill’s been in the midst of a major natural who’ve only been too happy to back-door In golf its Miguel Jiménez; Adam Scott and disaster; has been threatened by union you but I did admire a lot of people in Peter Thompson. From Formula One it’s officials; has carried a shotgun for his own the industry, particularly Arthur Shaffir Mark Webber who he spent a weekend with protection; has been imprisoned; stabbed at Invicta Carpets; Wolf Fink at United on a yacht at the Monaco Grand Prix. His several times and even almost had his Carpets; Michael Oakley of Victoria Carpets loves are his family who he says “In life nose bitten off. But his story is also one of and John Sunderland at Quest Carpets. I’d is number one,” the MCC; his safari’s; the representing Australia; running a great also like to mention the Bramwell brothers North Melbourne Football Club and travel. business; of family and long-time friends; and ‘The Don,’ Don Curry and his family. of his beloved cattle dogs; of belief in the Don Curry is a notable exception” he says. Bill loves to travel, something he got used industry he is so proud of. From humble “Don’s retired now, he was fantastic and we to while representing Australia, in fact he’s beginnings to marching behind the were great friends. We colluded on many been to the United States twenty times, Australian flag in Perth at the World Lacrosse jobs so if a customer went to me first, Don including several times to present Lacrosse Series, one of the proudest moments in his would add on another thousand or so in clinics. Something he’s done a lot of is life, his is a story of achievement and in a his quote so I would get the job; of course safaris in Zambia, Tanzania and Kruger way, a lust for life. ▲

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2019 Adhesives Guide

Welcome to the 2019 Flooring Magazine Adhesives Guide. This year’s guide features product information from participating companies including: Australian Flooring Supplies, Mapei, Polyflor Australia and RLA Polymers.

The lift-out guide has been designed to support flooring industry professionals as they select the appropriate adhesive required for their specific needs. Used as a valuable reference point the guide provides insight into the various adhesive products available right now in the market place.

Companies represented have nominated specialist adhesive products best suited to the various flooring applications including: carpets, carpet tiles, concrete, engineered boards, laminates, rubber, vinyl planks, vinyl sheets, vinyl tiles and wood.

The brands featured in this year’s guide include: Roberts, Holdfast, Capitol, Ultrabond Eco, Kiesel, Oxtek and Aftek just to name a few. All companies offer exceptional technical support and advise on the adhesives featured in the guide. Flooring Magazine encourages our readers to look out for the various new high Adhesives Guide performing products designed to improve workplace practice.

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Okatmos star 100 Plus

hrough successful product innovation, Okatmos star-technology created a new Okatmos star 100 Plus can be used as a wet Kiesel is now well equipped for the generation of flooring systems adhesives that bed or pressure sensitive adhesive as well Tfuture. In addition to establishing are antimicrobial. They combine adhesive as in the contact method (double-drop). and extending the Okatmos product rage strength with workability, excellent coverage, Okatmos star 100 Plus contributes to the in the floor adhesive industry, they have and the best possible protection of the health prevention of odours with its antimicrobial achieved significant successes in a variety of of the installer and end user due to ‘very low’ properties. other areas, always with a keen focus on the VOC emissions. One of the most well-known environment and product quality. developments in this area is the “Okatmos” Substrate Preparation laying system. It is based on inorganic active • The substrate must comply with VOB During the development of new products, substances that are non-toxic to humans. Part C, DIN 18 365, current data sheet as well as wanting product quality and easy These substances have been tested in the BEB as well as Australian Standards reliable processing, an increasing amount of food, pharmaceutical and cosmetic industry and must be ready for installation. The attention is being paid to the person doing and provide long-term protection from the surface must be sound and clean. the laying. For this reason, criteria such growth of bacteria and mold. as the eco-friendliness and compatibility • Remove dirt, paint, oil, grease wax and of the substances are used are becoming Okatmos star 100 Plus is a solvent-free other contamination which might act increasingly important factors in the field (according to TRGS 610), very low-emission as a bond breaker. Prepare all non- of research and development within the wet bed and pressure-sensitive adhesive. absorbent substrates with suitable Kiesel company. Further developments of products Suitable for bonding, homogeneous and primers and level using Kiesel self- are essentially influenced by the conviction heterogeneous PVC flooring in sheet and levelling compounds (minimum 2-3mm that our environment must be handled with tile format, CV floor coverings, LVT floor thickness). care. These products are characterised by coverings, rubber sheet and tile flooring up low resource consumption, the avoidance to 4.0 mm thickness, linoleum and textile • Before installing vapor-tight coverings of emissions and ease of processing (during floor coverings with latex and PVC or PUR prepare substrate with self-levelling manufacture and installation). backing. compound.

• Okatmos star 100 Plus should be used as a product component together with other Kiesel floor installation system products. Processing / Installation Stir Okatmos star 100 Plus well. Use appropriate notched trowel to apply the adhesive onto the substrate. Install covering after a drying time of 5 - 40 minutes and roll down. Ensure a full area application on the back of the covering and repress covering Okatmos star 100 Plus after approximately 30 - 60 minutes. can be used as a wet Follow the installation instructions of the bed or pressure sensi- floor covering manufacturer, especially the tive adhesive as well as directions for covering acclimation. Then in the contact method weld joints no earlier than 24 hours after the (double-drop). installation. ▲

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Category Product Name Product Code Product Name Product Code Product Name Product Code Product Name Product Code Carpets Roberts 95 high tac carpet adhesive 95-15 Ultrabond Eco 170 1946516 Kiesel Okatmos® star 100 KE-O-STAR100 Roberts 59 Carpet Adhesive R59-15 Roberts green solution carpet adhesive GS100-15 Ultrabond ECO V4 SP 067216 Kiesel Okatmos® star 100 Plus KE-O-STAR100+ Roberts 85 Fast Tack Carpet Adhesive R85-15

Roberts 85 fast grab carpet adhesive 85-15 Ultrabond ECO V4 Evolution 0672116 Kiesel Okamul K5 Plus KE-O-K5PLUS Roberts 95 Extra Tack Carpet Adhesive R95-15

Capitol VOC low odour carpet adhesive CA150-15 Ultrabond ECO Fast Track 0666407 Kiesel Bakit RT Wipes KE-O-BRTWIPES Roberts 100 Commercial Carpet Adhesive R100-15

Holdfast VOC low odour carpet adhesive H108-15 Rollcoll 115112 Holdfast 104 Carpet Adhesive H104-15

Carpet Tiles Roberts pressure sensitive adhesive 656-15 / 656-4 Ultrabond ECO Tack 358215 Kiesel Okatmos® star 100 Plus KE-O-STAR100+ Roberts 656 Pressure Sensitive Adhesive R656-15 Roberts Green/Sol P.S. adhesvie GS300-15 Ultrabond ECO FIX 358010U Kiesel Okatmos® star 150 Plus KE-O-STAR150+ Polymer 999 Pressure Sensitive Adhesive PE999-15

Roberts Green/Sol P.S. adhesvie GS444-15 Kiesel Okamul K5 Plus KE-O-K5PLUS GS444 Pressure Sensitive Adhesive GS444-15

Capitol pressure sensitive adhesive PS150-15 Kiesel Bakit RT Wipes KE-O-BRTWIPES Holdfast 400 Pressure Sensitive Adhesive H400-15

Holdfast ECO-Grab P.S. adhesive H640-15 Holdfast 640 Pressure Sensitive Adhesive H640-15

Holdfast 777 Pressure Sensitive Adhesive H777-15

Concrete/ Adrex one part heavy duty adhesive AF180-12 Kiesel Okatmos® EG20 Primer KE-O-EG20 RL20G WPM Moisture Barrier RL20G Kit-20 Outdoor Roberts artifical grass outdoor cpt adh 6037-20 / Kiesel Okatmos® DSG Moisture KE-O-DSG GS420 Nu Slab Seal GS420-15 6037-4 Barrier & Primer

Holdfast artifical grass outdoor cprt adh H220-20 Kiesel Okapox GF Epoxy KE-O-GF Roberts Medi Seal RMS-15

Kiesel Bakit RT Wipes KE-O-BRTWIPES Roberts Universal Primer R48-5

Oxtek X200 Densi-Proof™ PROC-X20015

Oxtek X220 Moisture Fix® PROC-X22015

Engineerd Roberts crossing linking PVA adhesie 6355-500 / Ultrabond ECO S955 1K 074315 Kiesel Bakit RT Wipes KE-O-BRTWIPES RL1017 Timber Flooring Adhesive RL1017-10 6355-5 Boards Holdfast 7800 one part PU adhesive H7800-10 Ultrabond P990 1K 244415 Aftek MS Timber Flooring Adhesive 620651

Polymer 1017 one part PU adhesive 1017-10 / 1017- RL1018 Polyurethane Adhesive RL1018-310 600

Laminates Roberts cross linking PVA adhesive 6355-500 / Ultrabond ECO S955 1K 074315 Kiesel Bakit RT Wipes KE-O-BRTWIPES RL1017 Timber Flooring Adhesive RL1017-10 6355-5

Aftek MS Timber Flooring Adhesive 620651

Roberts R6355 PVA Adhesive R6355

Rubber Roberts two part epoxy adhesive 1718-5 Ultrabond Eco VS90 Plus 0657116 Kiesel Okatmos® star 100 KE-O-STAR100 RLA 1718 Epoxy Adhesive RL1718-5 Roberts two part polyurethane adhesive 555-5 / 555-25 Ultrabond Eco V4SP 067216 Kiesel Okatmos® star 100 Plus KE-O-STAR100+ Roberts 555 Polyurethane Adhesive R555-5

Roberts 2000 universal adhesive R2000-12.5 Ultrabond Eco V4SP Fibre 067316 Kiesel Okamul K5 Plus KE-O-K5PLUS Roberts 285FR Universal Flooring Adhesive R285-15

Holdfast two part polyurethanne H451-3.3 / Kiesel Okamul PU KE-O-PU Roberts 2000 Universal Flooring Adhesive R2000-15 adhesive H451-11

Ardex one part heavy duty adhesive AF180-12 Kiesel Bakit RT Wipes KE-O-BRTWIPES Holdfast 451 Polyurethane Adhesive HV451-5

Vinyl Planks Roberts 285 unversal adhesive 285-15 Ultrabond Eco VS90 Plus 0657116 Kiesel Okatmos® star 100 KE-O-STAR100 Polymer 265 Vinyl Adhesive PE265-15 Roberts 280 high temp adhesive 285-15 Ultrabond Eco V4SP 067216 Kiesel Okatmos® star 100 Plus KE-O-STAR100+ Polymer 365 Vinyl Adhesive PE365-15

Roberts 2000 universal adhesive R2000 -12.5 Ultrabond ECO V4 Evolution 0672116 Kiesel Okatmos® star 120 KE-O-STAR120 Roberts 200 Vinyl Adhesive R200-15

Ultrabond Eco MS 4 LVT 3586115 Kiesel Okamul K5 Plus KE-O-K5PLUS Roberts 280 HT Vinyl Plank Adhesive R280-15

Kiesel Okamul PU KE-O-PU Roberts 285FR Universal Flooring Adhesive R285-15

Kiesel Bakit RT Wipes KE-O-BRTWIPES Roberts 2000 Universal Flooring Adhesive R2000-15

GS220 Hi Tack Universal Vinyl Adhesive GS220-15

Holdfast 416 Vinyl Adhesive H416-15

Vinyl Sheet Polymer universal vinyl adhesive 265-15 Ultrabond Eco 380 1943416 Kiesel Okatmos® star 100 KE-O-STAR100 Polymer 265 Vinyl Adhesive PE265-15 Roberts 285 universal adhesive 285-15 Ultrabond Eco VS90 Plus 0657116 Kiesel Okatmos® star 100 Plus KE-O-STAR100+ Polymer 365 Vinyl Adhesive PE365-15

Roberts green solution high tac vinyl adh GS220-15 Ultrabond Eco V4SP 067216 Kiesel Okatmos® star 100 Plus L KE-O-STAR100+L Roberts 200 Vinyl Adhesive R200-15

Capitol vinyl adhesive VI150-15 Ultrabond ECO V4 Evolution 0672116 Kiesel Okatmos® star 120 KE-O-STAR120 Roberts 285FR Universal Flooring Adhesive R285-15

Adrex one part heavy duty adhesive AF180-12 Ultrabond ECO Fast Track 0666407 Kiesel Okamul K5 Plus KE-O-K5PLUS Roberts 2000 Universal Flooring Adhesive R2000-15

Holdfast 2007 com vinyl adhesive H2007-15 Kiesel Okamul PU KE-O-PU Roberts 18 Conductive Vinyl Adhesive R18-10

Kiesel Bakit RT Wipes KE-O-BRTWIPES GS220 Hi Tack Universal Vinyl Adhesive GS220-15

Holdfast 416 Vinyl Adhesive H416-15

Holdfast 2007 Vinyl Adhesive H2007-15

Vinyl Tiles Roberts pressure sensitive adhesive 656-15 / 656-4 Ultrabond Eco Fix (VCT) 358010U Kiesel Okatmos® star 100 KE-O-STAR100 Roberts 656 Pressure Sensitive Adhesive R656-15 Holdfast 777 VOC pressure sensitive adh H777-15 Ultrabond Eco VS90 Plus 0657116 Kiesel Okatmos® star 100 Plus KE-O-STAR100+ Roberts 280 HT Vinyl Plank Adhesive R280-15

Capitol Pressure sensitive adhesive PS150-15 Ultrabond Eco V4SP 067216 Kiesel Okatmos® star 100 Plus L KE-O-STAR100+L Roberts 2000 Universal Flooring Adhesive R2000-15

Ultrabond ECO V4 Evolution 0672116 Kiesel Okatmos® star 120 KE-O-STAR120 Roberts 285FR Universal Flooring Adhesive R285-15

Ultrabond Eco MS 4 LVT 3586115 Kiesel Okamul K5 Plus KE-O-K5PLUS Holdfast 416 Vinyl Adhesive H416-15

Kiesel Okamul PU KE-O-PU

Kiesel Bakit RT Wipes KE-O-BRTWIPES

Wood/ Roberts/Polymer parquetry adhesive 212-15 Ultrabond P990 1K 244415 Kiesel Bakit RT Wipes KE-O-BRTWIPES RL1017 Timber Flooring Adhesive RL1017-10 Hardwood Holdfast 7800 one part PU adhesive H7800-10 Aftek MS Timber Flooring Adhesive 620651

Polymer 1017 one part PU adhesive 1017-10 / 1017- Roberts Tru- Grip R60-500 600

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Roberts 85 fast grab carpet adhesive 85-15 Ultrabond ECO V4 Evolution 0672116 Kiesel Okamul K5 Plus KE-O-K5PLUS Roberts 95 Extra Tack Carpet Adhesive R95-15

Capitol VOC low odour carpet adhesive CA150-15 Ultrabond ECO Fast Track 0666407 Kiesel Bakit RT Wipes KE-O-BRTWIPES Roberts 100 Commercial Carpet Adhesive R100-15

Holdfast VOC low odour carpet adhesive H108-15 Rollcoll 115112 Holdfast 104 Carpet Adhesive H104-15

Roberts Green/Sol P.S. adhesvie GS444-15 Kiesel Okamul K5 Plus KE-O-K5PLUS GS444 Pressure Sensitive Adhesive GS444-15

Capitol pressure sensitive adhesive PS150-15 Kiesel Bakit RT Wipes KE-O-BRTWIPES Holdfast 400 Pressure Sensitive Adhesive H400-15

Holdfast ECO-Grab P.S. adhesive H640-15 Holdfast 640 Pressure Sensitive Adhesive H640-15

Holdfast 777 Pressure Sensitive Adhesive H777-15

Holdfast artifical grass outdoor cprt adh H220-20 Kiesel Okapox GF Epoxy KE-O-GF Roberts Medi Seal RMS-15

Kiesel Bakit RT Wipes KE-O-BRTWIPES Roberts Universal Primer R48-5

Oxtek X200 Densi-Proof™ PROC-X20015

Oxtek X220 Moisture Fix® PROC-X22015

Polymer 1017 one part PU adhesive 1017-10 / 1017- RL1018 Polyurethane Adhesive RL1018-310 600

Laminates Roberts cross linking PVA adhesive 6355-500 / Ultrabond ECO S955 1K 074315 Kiesel Bakit RT Wipes KE-O-BRTWIPES RL1017 Timber Flooring Adhesive RL1017-10 6355-5

Aftek MS Timber Flooring Adhesive 620651

Roberts R6355 PVA Adhesive R6355

Roberts 2000 universal adhesive R2000-12.5 Ultrabond Eco V4SP Fibre 067316 Kiesel Okamul K5 Plus KE-O-K5PLUS Roberts 285FR Universal Flooring Adhesive R285-15

Holdfast two part polyurethanne H451-3.3 / Kiesel Okamul PU KE-O-PU Roberts 2000 Universal Flooring Adhesive R2000-15 adhesive H451-11

Ardex one part heavy duty adhesive AF180-12 Kiesel Bakit RT Wipes KE-O-BRTWIPES Holdfast 451 Polyurethane Adhesive HV451-5

Roberts 2000 universal adhesive R2000 -12.5 Ultrabond ECO V4 Evolution 0672116 Kiesel Okatmos® star 120 KE-O-STAR120 Roberts 200 Vinyl Adhesive R200-15

Ultrabond Eco MS 4 LVT 3586115 Kiesel Okamul K5 Plus KE-O-K5PLUS Roberts 280 HT Vinyl Plank Adhesive R280-15

Kiesel Okamul PU KE-O-PU Roberts 285FR Universal Flooring Adhesive R285-15

Kiesel Bakit RT Wipes KE-O-BRTWIPES Roberts 2000 Universal Flooring Adhesive R2000-15

GS220 Hi Tack Universal Vinyl Adhesive GS220-15

Holdfast 416 Vinyl Adhesive H416-15

Roberts green solution high tac vinyl adh GS220-15 Ultrabond Eco V4SP 067216 Kiesel Okatmos® star 100 Plus L KE-O-STAR100+L Roberts 200 Vinyl Adhesive R200-15

Capitol vinyl adhesive VI150-15 Ultrabond ECO V4 Evolution 0672116 Kiesel Okatmos® star 120 KE-O-STAR120 Roberts 285FR Universal Flooring Adhesive R285-15

Adrex one part heavy duty adhesive AF180-12 Ultrabond ECO Fast Track 0666407 Kiesel Okamul K5 Plus KE-O-K5PLUS Roberts 2000 Universal Flooring Adhesive R2000-15

Holdfast 2007 com vinyl adhesive H2007-15 Kiesel Okamul PU KE-O-PU Roberts 18 Conductive Vinyl Adhesive R18-10

Kiesel Bakit RT Wipes KE-O-BRTWIPES GS220 Hi Tack Universal Vinyl Adhesive GS220-15

Holdfast 416 Vinyl Adhesive H416-15

Holdfast 2007 Vinyl Adhesive H2007-15

Capitol Pressure sensitive adhesive PS150-15 Ultrabond Eco V4SP 067216 Kiesel Okatmos® star 100 Plus L KE-O-STAR100+L Roberts 2000 Universal Flooring Adhesive R2000-15

Ultrabond ECO V4 Evolution 0672116 Kiesel Okatmos® star 120 KE-O-STAR120 Roberts 285FR Universal Flooring Adhesive R285-15

Ultrabond Eco MS 4 LVT 3586115 Kiesel Okamul K5 Plus KE-O-K5PLUS Holdfast 416 Vinyl Adhesive H416-15

Kiesel Okamul PU KE-O-PU

Kiesel Bakit RT Wipes KE-O-BRTWIPES

Polymer 1017 one part PU adhesive 1017-10 / 1017- Roberts Tru- Grip R60-500 600

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s both a design-led flooring company Roberts, Ardex, Holdfast and many more. Using an A1 trowel coverage is up to 40m2 and one of Australia’s largest flooring Supporting locally produced products means per 12kg and working time is approximately A accessory distributors, Australian supporting Australian manufacturing and 35 minutes. ▲ Flooring Supplies (AFS) is a total flooring Australian jobs, whilst also having the handy solution. AFS understand that flooring is benefit of increasing shelf life. the foundation of a space, both literally and from a design point of view. AFS stock AFS is proud to introduce a new one- everything to ensure the end product is both component heavy duty adhesive to their beautiful and strong including: premium catalogue. ARDEX AF180MS is a solvent free, laminates, luxury vinyl, stylish carpet tiles, low odour, wet bond MS Polymer based floor renowned primers, levelling compounds, covering adhesive that is moisture resistant, adhesives and trims. protected from biodegradation and has good resistance to plasticiser migration. Australian Flooring Supplies recognises the importance of providing high quality, well ARDEX AF 180MS can be used both known, leading industry brands to their internally and externally and applied to a customers whilst also supporting Australian range of floor coverings including resilient made products. Upon walking into a local floor coverings, linoleum, rubber and ARDEX AF 180MS can be used both internally trade store customers can expect to find artificial grass. and externally and applied to a range of floor quality products from brands such as coverings including resilient floor coverings, linoleum, rubber and artificial grass.

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ntroducing another product from the Use Ultrabond Eco Fast Track for the fast • Mapeproof 1K Turbo – moisture vapour R&D laboratories at MAPEI. Ultrabond restoration of limited surfaces including: barrier I Eco Fast Track is a fast grip, high homogeneous and heterogeneous PVC • Eco Prim T Plus – primer for levelling performance universal adhesive specifically floor coverings, sheets and tiles, CV floor compound developed by MAPEI for the quick repair and coverings, LVT floor coverings, sheet and • Ultraplan Fast Track – levelling and renovation of resilient floorcoverings as well tile rubber floorings, semi-flexible vinyl smoothing compound as the installation of skirtings, coves and floor tile coverings, textile floor coverings • Ultrabond Eco Fast Track – adhesive for profiles. with common backings, needlepunch installing resilient floorcoverings ▲ woven floorings in latex, flocked floorings, Ultrabond Eco Fast Track is a synthetic linoleum flooring, polyolefin-based and resin-based adhesive in water dispersion chlorine-free floor coverings. formulated by MAPEI in a ready to use pale beige paste with a very fast initial grab and a MAPEI can now offer the ultimate Fast tract high final bond strength. ready systems allowing contractors and Ultrabond Eco Fast Track has an clients to repair or renovate flooring within open time of 15 minutes and a Ultrabond Eco Fast Track has an open time a day as well as supplying Work Method waiting time of just 5-10 minutes. of 15 minutes and a waiting time of just Statements or Project Specifications to Floors can be walked on after 1 hour 5-10 minutes. Floors can be walked on after include: and put into use after only 12 hours. 1 hour and put into use after only 12 hours. Product properties include: • very easy to apply and very fast initial grab • waiting time: 5-10 minutes and open time: 15 minutes • set to light foot traffic after 1 hour and ready for use in 12 hours • good peel and shear strength after a very short time from the installation of the floor covering • let the floor coverings to be sealed or welded after a very short time (3 vs the 24 hours commonly recommended with traditional acrylic adhesives) • very good dimensional stability • prevents open joints • solvent free and APEO free • non-flammable • contributes valuable points towards Green Star™ credits • harmless to the health of the installer and the end-user

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his life. “When I started at fifteen years old just before the last time I came to Australia it was mostly carpet and sheet vinyl. I’ve seen the products change dramatically over the years” he says. “I worked as a floor installer until I was thirty-three before I was offered the opportunity to buy the Staffords store in Croydon Park. My dad used to work for him so he knew us quite well.” The store was mostly furniture with a corner devoted to hris Johnson is a relative newcomer of Kent but since the capital expanded nearly flooring. Eventually the flooring took over as the owner of a flooring business; 50 years ago, Bromley has been swallowed and it’s about this time Chris was asked if C in fact he’s only been at it for four up into greater London. Chris said “We came he’d be interested in buying it. years. But in this short amount of time he here first when I was ten; that was back in now owns two flooring shops in Adelaide; 1990. Mum and Dad came over for a lifestyle Chris took the challenge; he said “When Staffords Warehouse in Brighton and change but for various reasons we went back you’re installing you think you know it all Staffords Warehouse in Croydon Park. He’s after only eight months. We came back again anyway. You’re always calling the store to a third-generation installer and remembers and my parents left when I was twenty-one complain about something. I thought I starting with his uncle at the age of seven, but I stayed and continued to work in the could do it better and so I decided to give taking out the carpet offcuts on Saturday flooring trade” He continues. The family still it a shot. The first year we had an increase morning back in England and going with runs Carpetright in Croydon in the UK. They in turnover of over 40% and we’ve been him to the football in the afternoon. Of him have fourteen full-time installers and Chris able to grow every year since then. I figure becoming an installer he said “It had to be.” says “I’m related to eight of them.” it’s because the more we are around, the more connections we make.” They bought Chris was born in Bromley in the United Chris learnt his craft ‘on the job’ but his Staffords Warehouse Croydon Park in Kingdom. A market town chartered in 1158, family connection to the industry has meant January 2015 and opened their second store; Bromley was an ancient parish in the county that he’s actually been doing it for most of Staffords Brighton in January 2017.

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Staffords Warehouse Adelaide, Sth Australia

some growth in the next twenty years. We’ll continue to grow the business and we’ll do that by being honest with our customers from the start. We’ll find out what they want and provide it for them.”

Chris’s private life still revolves around the business. He tells us “I’ll wake up at three in the morning, wondering if I ordered the Chris has subbed for Choices, Solomons and that they’ve won a lot of jobs because of the carpet for the order we took today.” Chris Carpet call so he knows the business in and perceived ‘family’ connection. loosely follows the Adelaide Crows in the AFL, out. Of the change from subbing to owning mainly because they started the first year he the business, he said “When you’re installing A large percentage of Chris’s work is retail. came to Australia. He also follows Crystal you only have to worry about what’s in front of They did some work for the Adelaide casino Palace, a football (soccer) team in the UK. you; as the owner you worry about everything, but they don’t chase commercial jobs. Chris Apart from that and the odd re-charge trip you can’t switch off.” They have five staff, says “There are too many people quoting away Chris’s life is all business. He does have himself and Peggy; an interior designer, at for them.” Chris says there are too many plans to expand and maybe even leave the Brighton. At Croydon Park they have Mick and flooring stores in Adelaide, “There’s not the business to his son. He would even love to Braden in sales; Karen in Admin and Kevin in population growth as other capital cities retire early but for now and to quote another the warehouse. Another ‘asset’ is Chris’s own but there are lots more stores now. Adelaide line of Shakespeare; ‘Once more unto the brother who is an installer himself. Chris says is like a big country town but we expect breach, dear friends,’ its work, work, work. ▲

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Five Places That MUST Have Tactiles

ost people have seen tactile ground or stairs with an approach of 3 metres or surface indicators (TGSI’s) in greater must have tactiles installed at a M action, but unless you are vision minimum depth of 600mm. Ramps or stairs impaired you may not realise just how with an approach of less than 3 metres can important they really are. These products have tactiles installed at a depth of 300mm. assist visually impaired pedestrians in avoiding hazards and enjoying confident, 5. Areas which lack suitable barriers independent mobility within the urban Sometimes hazards are not protected by environment. TGSI’s are offered in two main railings or other suitable barriers, and this types: Warning (dots) which indicate the NOTE: TGSI’s are not generally required on could include everything from overhead pipes presence of hazards, and Directional (bars) intermediate landings when stairways are through to open spaces with shared vehicle/ which help provide orientation guidance equipped with handrails on both sides that pedestrian access at the same gradient, public along a continuous accessible path of travel. extend the full length without any breaks. phones and ferry/train platforms. In areas The handrails are another crucial aid to the which lack suitable barriers, tactiles must be The following standards provide everything vision impaired, and they will rely on these installed if there are any overhead hazards you need to know about where, when and to indicate the beginning and end of the less than 2 metres above ground/floor level, how TGSI’s should be installed: stairway. If there is a break in the handrail, and this is specified within section D3.8 of the • Australian Standards (AS 1428.1-2009| or if another path leads into the landing, Building Code of Australia. Design for Access and Mobility) TGSI’s should be applied. • The National Construction Code/ Importance of Proper Building Code of Australia 2. Escalators Installation • The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) Many vision impaired people rely on The visually impaired expect and deserve escalators for their convenient conveyance consistent and reliable feedback from tactiles. This article will look at five places that between floors. As moving structures, it is Australia has an aging population, and the 65 MUST have tactiles installed, as well important that all pedestrians can clearly and over age group is set to more than double as highlighting the need for quality determine where the escalator begins and over the next 25 years. Many of these people installations to ensure the products do their ends. will experience a degree of vision impairment job exactly as intended. and need to rely on products such as tactiles 3. Passenger conveyor/moving walk for safe, independent mobility. 1. Stairways Commonly found in airports and large Stairs are everywhere – from the entrance to public facilities, conveyor belts/moving Tactiles are designed to be felt under feet the train station through to shops, lobbies, walks significantly reduce the level of and with the tip of a cane, but those who still office buildings, shopping centres and many effort required to walk long distances. They retain some degree of sight can also visualise other places we interact with daily. People are generally very safe, as they feature a the light contrast between the floor surface with full sight have no trouble recognising flat surface and have handrails on either and the colour of the TGSI’s – so meeting them, but to the vision impaired these side. However, for the vision impaired, it is the minimum standard for luminance structures can pose significant danger. imperative that they know they are about to contrast as well as layout requirements is The vision impaired experience twice as approach a moving conveyor, as they could highly important. Pride in workmanship many falls as fully able individuals, and to otherwise be at risk of injury or shock. and a collective effort to ensure standards reduce their level of risk the hazards need are upheld across the country will go a long to be clearly identified. This is particularly 4. Ramps way in ensuring that public spaces remain important on stairs which have irregular Sudden change in incline can be quite accessible to the wider community both now steps or lack handrails. disconcerting to the vision impaired. Ramps and into the future.

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TGSI’s should ALWAYS be installed at the top path of travel at a minimum depth of • Slip Resistance and UV Protection – and bottom of all places discussed above. When 600mm. NOTE: Some special situations Some tactiles have the added benefit of slip installed in line with Australian Standards, they such as train platforms and ferry wharves resistance, which benefits everyone. It is provide the visually impaired with adequate require a 600mm setback due to the always best to opt for a product with proven warning that they are about to approach a significant danger of falls. slip resistance and UV protection qualities. hazard, allowing them plenty of time to prepare • In a consistent grid pattern as specified • Take your time – All too often we for safe ascent/descent and avoid danger. in AS/NZS 1428.4.1:2009 come across tactiles which have been • With a minimum luminance contrast poorly laid out in a haphazard manner. Australian Standards and value of 30% Indeed, the standards themselves state Future Proofing Public that visually impaired people may, Spaces You should also consider the following when “become disoriented if presented with an There should be no reason for premature specifying a product: unpredictable, incorrect, incomplete or product failures or substandard applications • Method of application – We would over-supplied set of indicators”. of tactiles. It is important to provide the wholeheartedly recommend the use following information to assist builders, of mechanical fixing to the surface as Safer Cities for All developers, architects and building surveyors opposed to adhesive, as this will last We’ve all seen tactiles before, but we hope in recognising the importance of carrying much longer and will offer more reliable this article has helped you to understand out high-quality installations of TGSI’s. performance. a little more about their purpose for the • Materials – The most durable visually impaired community and the need You should keep in mind that Australian tactiles are made from stainless steel, for quality implementation. ▲ Standards require tactiles to be installed: aluminium, ceramic, and high-quality • 300mm +/-10mm setback across the full rubbers or plastics. Story by Classic Architectural Group.

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Improve quantifying and quoting

Distinguish between habit and methods of quantifying. The situation is a sudden quantifying software has a best practice. probably a little more complicated than significant advantage. simply assuming traditional methods are dislike change as much as the next best and often the default response to seeing • Once quantified in the traditional way, person; it’s disruptive, and it takes me out Measure in action is that “I could have where is the information? Often it’s on I of my comfort zone. I will adopt change quantified the plan just as quick”. So, let’s a piece of paper, on a desk, in a file or where I can see it will bring benefit, but the break that down. drawer. Using quantifying software, the older I get, the harder it seems to be. information is stored centrally and is Firstly, in some cases, let’s concede that, instantly available to anyone who needs it So, in my role selling IT solutions to the depending on the complexity of the plan without having to mount a search. flooring industry, I can empathise with used in a Measure demo, my prospective the personal challenges that come with client might have quantified it just as • What is the likelihood you have made adopting change. It’s not easy and we often quickly. Even so, some questions arise: a mistake? Maybe numbers were copied trip ourselves up by believing that because incorrectly, or maybe a cut left off the something has been done in a particular way • You might be able to quickly and cut list? Mistakes happen, and as much for a very long time, it must be the best way confidently quantify a plan. What about as we might not want to acknowledge it, of doing it. your salespeople? What about the next humans are more likely to make these salesperson you employ? Not everyone mistakes than a computer. An area where I often has the quantifying skills you have see people assume honed over years or decades. • How consistent are the plans generated that little or no by salespeople in your business? In my improvement • When the customer wants experience plans can vary depending on can be made is options, how quickly can the skill of the draftsperson from quality to the traditional you calculate them? All of through to almost illegible scratchings. Measure gives you consistent quantifying plans across the process.

Quantifying traditionally, on paper, with coloured pens, scale rule and calculator, is habit. For the reasons outlined above, and for many others, electronic quantifying using Measure or Measure Mobile is best practice. Overcoming habit is difficult, but if you talk to quantifiers who have successfully made the transition to EQ, you will find that they would not go back. ▲

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Surfaces event encourages engagement

Story by Betty Tanddo Flooring, stone and tile professionals make the trek to The International Surface Event 2019 in Las Vegas, Nevada (USA).

he annual gathering of surface industry professionals happened T once again in Las Vegas at The International Surface Event (TISE), a trade show co-located with StonExpo/Marmomac and TileExpo.

It’s an event conducted on a scale unlike Above: The product demonstration stage at the Design + Installation Showcase Hub (DISH). most trade shows in Australia. According to organisers, Informa Exhibitions: A major benefit of attending live markets A trend discovered at TISE 2019 related “Attendees came from 77 countries and is to be able to catchup and network with to the ease of installation for floors, walls from every corner of North America to business acquaintances, old and new. As and backsplashes. New exhibitor, Cal-Flor buy, source, network, and discover what is with most major trade events, it presents Accessory Systems, featured its OMUR On new, needed, and up-and-coming for their an opportunity to conduct face-to-face the Wall, a unique wall mount system businesses”. meetings with key and potential customers which allows mounting of click floors on and see the latest products first hand. the wall.

Emerging for the second year in a row are magnetic installation products as displayed by Intelli-Force Magnetix and Magnetic Building Solutions. They have a magnetic backing and base underlayment that adheres wood, stone, and tile to nearly any commercial and residential surface.

TISE also has a strong education program that begins a day before the trade exhibits are open. This year, it launched CONVERGE which “offers the industry a new way to gain training, knowledge, and information”. The program was reconfigured into three targeted persona- based interest groups: Creatives, Suits and Hammer + Nails. Above: Attendees came from 77 countries and from every corner of North America, according event organiser Informa.

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Technical topics included “Moisture Mitigation Roundtable” and “The Ways of Water: Critical Considerations for Shower Construction”. Design-centric, forecasting sessions had topics such as “Colour Vibes: A Journey Through Colour and Trends” and “The Power of 5: The 5 Hottest Trends in Flooring & The 5 Types of People Buying Them”. TISE plans to grow, adjust, and make ongoing improvements to ensure it meets the education needs of the industry.

Above: CONVERGE is an education program launched at TISE 2019.

With its flexible scheduling to give for “immersive, targeted discussions”. participants time to see exhibits and attend Participants also had the flexibility to pass other events, the CONVERGE program freely between sessions to gain the type of Above: Mohawk invited TISE attendees to came about after feedback and is designed knowledge needed. create fun, social photo opportunity moments.

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Mandalay Bay Convention Center is a Mannington, Measure Square Corp., Below: (l-r) Armstrong Flooring general 93,000sqm facility that hosts TISE. Over Mohawk, PERGO, Raskin Gorilla Floors, manager (ANZ), Richard Ye, president and 800 companies – 135 were new to the event Southwind Carpet & Hard Surface, and chief executive officer, Donald R. Maier, and – presented their products. The exhibit hall Tarkett were all actively taking part in strategic marketing manager (ANZ) Michael experienced the return of Shaw Industries Surfaces Live 2019. Keam. presenting its Anderson Tuftex, COREtec and US Floors lines. There were creative Armstrong Flooring displays and events from Mohawk brands Australian made products, Accolade® including Quick Step, Daltile, Marrazzi/ Plus, Accolade Foothold, Accolade Safe American Olean, PERGO, IVC, Australia’s and Wallflex were shown to the Flooring Godfrey Hirst and large sets from magazine team when it visited the Mannington and Engineered Floors. Armstrong Flooring stand. “They are all developed and manufactured at our factory TISE 2019 also had the Product Demo in Braeside (VIC) from where we export Stage at The Design + Installation to 22 countries, including China and the Showcase Hub (DISH), located on the show USA,” explains Melbourne-based strategic floor. Mapei USA and building materials marketing manager, Michael Keam. company USG offered daily demonstrations each hour, covering topics from shower and Accolade Plus is the company’s most floor prep to installing floors in a flash. durable vinyl sheet floor. Designed in a Participating companies at The DISH were range of colours to complement individual Custom Building Products, DriTac Flooring designs, it has a highly accented jaspe Products, Johns Manville, Merkrete/Parex (multi-colour chip) visual and an and DryTile North America. embossed surface texture to help hide dirt created in high traffic conditions. It’s Sharing stories an exclusive homogeneous formulation Leading up the event, industry participants that includes replenishing polyurethane provided their perspectives on their throughout the thickness of the floor and Australian made products at the products, and what makes them unique in a protective polyurethane finish to reduce Above: Armstrong Flooring stand. the #mySURFACEstory campaign. initial and ongoing maintenance.

Once on-site, TISE presented Surfaces Live in conjunction with Floor Covering News magazine. Exhibiting companies shared their product innovations, the ingenuity behind their products, and live demonstrations on camera. People were encouraged to view the videos online, on Facebook, and to share this content directly with their customers via their own company’s social media pages.

American Biltrite, Anderson Tuftex, Congoleum Corp., COREtec/US Floors, Daltile, Dixie Home, DuChateau, Emser Tile, Engineered Floors, Forbo Flooring Systems, Hearthwood, HPS Schonox, Inhaus/Classen, I4F Patents & Technology, Above: Armstrong Flooring hosted a group of retailers from Australia.

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(from top) Karndean Australian Accolade Foothold features aluminium Below: Around 45 new Karndean products debuted chairman, Peter Wood (left) and Martin Bell, oxide particles for added slip resistance at TISE 2019 with the latest designs available global liaison – product development. encapsulated in a polyurethane surface across gluedown, loose lay and rigid core to aid maintenance and provide Ed Perrin is Karndean’s CEO and global constructions. additional resistance against staining. It lead advisor with retail channel marketing is recommended for use in “wet barefoot manager Julie Thomas. Following the success of the company’s areas” such as bath and shower rooms. premier rigid core collection, Korlok Communications manager at Karndean, Select, Karndean will add Hawaiian Koas, Accolade Safe is an innovation in slip Katherine (Kat) Caringola with some of the English and European Oaks, and American resistant vinyl sheet flooring. Developed company’s LooseLay Longboard product. Barnwood visuals to the range. Featuring as an enhanced slip- retardant, easy waterproof, 100% PVC K-Core technology for maintenance floor covering with a broad installation over most existing hard floors, range of colours. Korlok Select has the security of the HoldFast 5G Locking Mechanism, which guarantees Wallflex has become the Australian securely locked planks stay in place. standard for durable, hygienic wall covering, according to Armstrong Flooring. Clean and simple by design, it provides a seamless coating for healthcare interiors needing a low maintenance, long lasting “This is the show wall covering that resists scratching, scuffing and denting. where we introduce Karndean Designflooring our new products Communications manager at Karndean, each year, so there Katherine (Kat) Caringola told Flooring magazine that TISE has always been very is always a new and effective in terms of both sales and a brand presence. exciting story to tell “Our booth structure allows us to introduce both new and Karndean Designflooring to those who are unfamiliar and showcase what sets us existing customers.” apart from others in the flooring industry, including the way we search the world for intriguing natural forms and use what we recover to develop our own original The company’s award-winning Karndean product designs. This is the show where we LooseLay Longboard collection, a non- introduce our new products each year, so interlocking floating range, adds eight there is always a new and exciting story to designs that can be categorised as either tell both new and existing customers,” she Fabric Oaks, American Pines, or European said. Oaks. Due to its 59” length and loose lay application, this collection is ideal for Karndean Designflooring has exhibited at overnight retrofits and projects that require TISE since 2015 and it has proven to be a speedy turnaround. LooseLay Longboard a valuable show because it is the largest allows for an easy transition to carpet tile, its retail sector-focused flooring show in the planks and tiles may be individually replaced, US. and it reduces noise transfer by 16dB.

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Makinex Construction “The event also provides a good opportunity Products for our team to be educated on the products According to Makinex national sales and brands that drive the industry and we manager, Stuart Reynolds, TISE is an can explore opportunities to partner or align excellent platform to showcase its product with other companies. and brand to an audience that is very relevant to the flooring industry. “Leads “With the global footprint the US market were strong and generally related to offers us, we are encouraged to develop performing a task or application with continued innovation in the surfaces-related greater productivity or efficiency. industries. We will be attending this event again next year to build on the momentum we gained from this year’s show,” he said.

Some of the products displayed at the stand include the Jack Hammer Trolley that enables fast and easy removal of materials from concrete or wooden floor surfaces. It reduces impact and vibration on the user yet allows greater control of the jack hammer. This product can work up to six times faster Above: A range of industrial tones from the than using a jack hammer alone. Godfrey Hirst stand.

The Makinex Mixing Station is marketed as a solution for self-levelling cements, Godfrey Hirst compounds and epoxies. It mixes 100kg Following Mohawk Industries’ acquisition of product in less than three minutes and of Godfrey Hirst in 2017, the well- reduces fatigue and risk of injury. The regarded Australia brand built on its Above: The Makinex Mixing Station Mixing Station is also easy to manoeuvre long-established heritage for quality displayed at the stand. around a job site. and performance by offering the latest colours, patterns, textures and fibres at TISE including, for the first time, several Below: The Makinex team at TISE 2019 (l-r): Mark Choate, Melissa Langstaff, Stuart SmartStrand carpets. Reynolds and Pete Maginnis The Godfrey Hirst SmartStrand carpets benefit from this fibre’s softness, durability and built-in stain resistance that won’t wear or wash off. It has a mixture of textures, loops, patterns and tonal looks including Modern Passage, Delicate Tracery, Welcome Tradition, Exquisite Reputation, Beautiful Tradition and Subtle Tones. Godfrey Hirst’s full collection of 2019 SmartStrand will have a combination of styles from the SmartStrand family including SmartStrand Ultra, SmartStrand Silk and SmartStrand Reserve. In addition, Godfrey Hirst also presented four new tufted wool styles.

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is our primary show for signing new members and interacting with our current membership base. This year was no different. There was great interaction and a steady flow of people. The WFCA booth was once again one of the busiest booths at the show. That says a lot since we aren’t showing and selling product.

“One of our primary focuses was touting what we are doing to positively impact the installation crisis. We also focused on our online education offerings through the WFCA University, a new app based on the installation challenge, and lobbying efforts in Washington DC intended to free up our members to do what they do best – meet the needs of the end user and return a profit.”

Humphrey is enthusiastic about Australian World Floor Covering companies becoming WFCA members Association and attending TISE. “Surfaces has moved Scott Humphrey, president and CEO of from being a primarily US show to one the World Floor Covering Association that meets the needs of the entire global (WFCA) believes the event works well as market. Because it is the first major show way to recruit and promote members. after the New Year, it is the place to go to He said: “Overall we had a strong show. see new products and better understand As is tradition, since our selling of the global trends,” he added. TOUGH. show to Hanley Wood who later sold it to the current owner Informa, TISE Save the date: The International DURABLE. Surface Event will be held 28-30 LOVES WATER. Below: The World Floor Covering Association January 2020 at the Mandalay Bay was a major presence at TISE 2019. Convention Center, Las Vegas (USA).

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Getting to know Las Vegas On the second trip to Las Vegas, it seems like it is a city that never says “no”, but says “maybe” quite a bit. And “maybe” translates to “yes, but it’s going to cost you”.

Take our hotel, for example, which is located on “The Strip”. “The Strip”, the guidebooks tell us, is a dense collection of casinos and “resort” hotels along 6.8km of South Las Vegas Boulevard (and, interestingly, is not technically in Las Vegas). Our hotel prided itself on being one of the cheapest on “The Strip” because it lacked a few room amenities Above: The Conservatory & Botanical Gardens at the Bellagio Hotel in Las Vegas that most business travellers take for granted celebrated the Year of the Pig with a stunning Lunar New Year display. like bar fridges and a kettle for making coffee. When asked about this, the hotel concierge explained these had been eliminated for our convenience, as this made the rooms cheaper — though we could get them for a fee.

Being a visitor on The Strip can also incur a tourist tax for meals. We found out about this because at one restaurant they mistook us for locals for about two minutes — I put it down to our general air of exhaustion, and our priority in alcohol over food. If you are a tourist in town, you automatically pay 20% more than locals do, on The Strip.

The other thing we noted was that the relationship to technology seemed a little awkward. Imagine Frank Sinatra with a Twitter account, and you get the idea. Our first brush with this earnest awkwardness was trying, at the Surfaces event, to find the Media Room for journalists and editors where they can work — and, more importantly, score some free food at lunchtime. But we could find no mention of the Media Room, common to most trade events.

Eventually, we asked someone — who directed us to the “Influencer Suite”. Because they wouldn’t want bloggers, Instagrammers and Facebookers to feel they were somehow unworthy amateurs amongst the people of the traditional press.

But we joke. The reality was that, having been to Las Vegas before, we found ourselves constantly trying to find hints to the real city beneath the tourist city. We didn’t quite get there this time, but we did get some clues to the sort of things that the hardworking crew who keep the tinsel polished gets up to when they aren’t at work.

The people we met were friendly, warm, and always professional. This is a relief in a city when the free-wheeling, easy-spending casino culture can feel a bit relentless.

This trip was filled with typical activities associated with Las Vegas: some gambling, seeing a show (Human Nature – Jukebox) and shopping. But a colourful highlight was seeing the spectacular Lunar New Year display at the Bellagio hotel that was accessible for everyone. A genuine cultural exhibit that was free for all.

Locating Happy Hour drinks (mainly margaritas) and food became very important as the Australian currency lost a lot of value against the American dollar during our stay in Las Vegas. And as part of trying to keep our costs down, Happy Hour margaritas were Above: we also discovered the importance of having correct change when riding a important to Sandie Velkovska and Betty public bus in Las Vegas. Tanddo who travelled to Las Vegas on behalf of Flooring magazine. We hope to visit again soon. ▲

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DOMOTEX Hanover 2019: A trade fair to connect the continents

omotex Hanover (January 11 to 14) has underscored its reputation D as the sector’s biggest and most important hub for business, innovations and trends. Over 1,400 exhibitors from more than 60 nations came to Hannover to kick off a successful new year of business. With close to 90 percent of all attendees having decision-making authority, the calibre of the show’s visitors remained extremely high. Even though Domotex recorded a slight dip in attendance, according to the exhibition survey, orders received by exhibitors remained constant, while the purchasing volume per visitor went up.

About 70 percent of all Domotex attendees interior designers and contract business said, “Thanks to its strong international once again came from abroad, a clear sign professionals. In addition, Domotex 2019 drawing power, Domotex serves as the of the flagship fair’s international appeal. saw an increase in the amount of display sector’s definitive global marketplace. The In terms of visitor backgrounds, attendance space sold. positive and optimistic outlook on the 2019 was notably up on the part of wholesale and business year that was tangible in the trade retail professionals. The figures also revealed Dr. Andreas Gruchow, the Managing fair halls proves the success of this year’s an increase in attendance by architects, Board member in charge of Domotex exhibition.”

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Sonia Wedell-Castellano, the new Exhibitors from the skilled trades also global director for Domotex, remarked: expressed keen satisfaction with the run of “Manufacturers and customers as well as the show. “Here at Domotex 2019, we have partners, architects and designers from all once again succeeded in impressing a trade over the world come together to network audience from Germany and abroad,” said at Domotex, spawning new business Julian Utz CEO of Uzin Utz, adding “The relationships and collaborative opportunities show’s international focus gives us access to previously not deemed possible,” adding, exactly the right potential customers.” As he “That’s what this year’s theme of pointed out, Utz is strongly focused on Asian Create’N’Connect is all about.” and Arab-speaking markets. “Therefore, the strong turnout by customers from these The Balta Group has remained faithful regions is a real boon for us.” to Domotex since the origin of the fair. Managing Director Geert Vanden Bossche Susanne Gerken, a colour & trim designer explained, “The rug business is a global at Volkswagen, came to Domotex 2019 business and this is the best place to connect to discover the latest trends and check with people and customers from around the out innovative materials. As she pointed world. In only four days we can meet with a out, colour trends and issues such as lot of customers, giving a good return on our sustainability, recycling and new material investments.” lifecycles are all equally applicable to the automotive industry, and her takeaway was for every aspect of the marketing mix, plus For Myriam Ragolle, Managing Director of much more than just new impressions. “At innovative software which makes it easy Ragolle Rugs, Domotex represents the ideal Domotex I picked up several ideas I can use for customers to discover and choose their opportunity to present the new products to to great advantage in my work.” favourite designs and collections while a worldwide audience within just a four day providing retailers with new options for period, “It is impossible to achieve that by By contrast, business matters were the prime digital product presentation and sales. traveling. We can also make contacts with objective for Alex Hosseinnia, CEO of Dallas new customers from all over the world.” Rugs in Colorado. “My line of work is all The ‘Framing Trends’ special showcase about buying and selling,” he said, adding served as the creative hot spot for the overall that what he liked about Domotex was the event and featured presentations and way it made it easy for him to meet up with innovative product displays creating a lively suppliers, and that it was an ideal place hot spot that was particularly appreciated by to discover the latest trends, colours and visitors with a lifestyle focus. patterns likely to be showing up in U.S. retail channels in the course of the next year or Internationally renowned designer Sebastian two.” Herkner said, “The floor sets the stage for any interior.” Again, highlighting the Create’N’Connect vital connective function of carpets and This year’s theme of ‘Create’N’Connect’ put floor coverings within the overall design the spotlight on digitisation and creative concept. “Along with walls, floors define the connectivity across all aspects of floor design, context and basis of interior design. The forming a leitmotif for the entire event. choice of floor material affects how we live and communicate in the resulting interior A key topic at this year’s event involved space.” As a presenter at the Framing Trends solutions for the digital presentation of speaker’s forum, Herkner addressed the carpets and floor coverings. The new digital lead theme of connectivity operating at the solutions ran the gamut of VR and AR interfaces of architecture, interior design and applications, including visualisation aids design.

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In another exhibition space, Visionme, a young, Hannover-based company, presented ‘IUNCO’, a package of innovative visualisation technologies and distribution channels for the floor covering industry. The virtual showroom offered a comprehensive display of virtual reality technology, while the product catalogue devoted itself to augmented reality.

In the Art and Interaction space, the artist Rena Detrixhe laid reddish sand taken from the American state of Oklahoma as a temporary carpet. To create this ‘Red Dirt Rug’, she began by sifting the soil into a fine sludge, which she then smoothed out into an even layer. At the corners, she used parts TENNANT of old shoe soles to stamp geometric patterns and ornaments onto the surface. The artist’s aim was to draw attention to the massive COATINGS One of the central attractions at Domotex environmental impact of mineral extraction For over 145 years we have 2019 consisted of the ‘Wood Lifecycle’ on the landscapes of her homeland. drawn from our experience and flooring space, a project created and designed by Total Tool Milano, featuring a Portuguese artist Vanessa Barragão created expertise in flooring and floor lifecycle of wood in seven distinct steps, from a display of handmade underwater worlds maintenance equipment to create the tree growing in the forest to the recycled from recycled materials using techniques a premier line of Resinous/Epoxy product, completing and closing the cycle at such as crochet, macramé and knitting. Floor Coatings. the other end. Her work portrayed a coral reef, contrasting bright colours which stand for bygone days A ‘Connectivity Wheel’ from Schmidhuber, with a colourless extinct scenery representing made up of coloured glass facets, invited what is happening now. tradeshow visitors to enter the wheel, set it in motion with their footsteps and watch as they The emulation of nature also featured in generated multi-coloured light reflections on the exhibition segment of quality parquet the surrounding floor coverings provided by and wood floors. There was considerable Carpet Concept. interest in vintage floors with a history, such as reconditioned railway sleepers or beams Again, within the context of the lead theme, from demolished buildings. Fletco Carpets, in partnership with its customers, created a special floor of digitally Also on display were a generous range of printed carpet tiles and a carpet mat. Most artificially weathered or handcrafted ‘used’ of the floor surface was printed with a look wooden surfaces (Fetim, Heywood For a FREE site audit please call precisely defined pattern to form a clear Vloeren, Cora Domenico). The three-layered contrast with the pixelated outer zone which Carcassonne parquet floor from Lamett was continued on the walls, illustrating consisted of wide floorboards, with an the almost limitless possibilities of digital authentic living surface structure featuring printing technology for the development of visible knots and open cracks that were brand identities. deliberately included in the design. 1800 226 843 or email [email protected] Flooring Febrary/March 2019 Overseas News 60

Highlights among the application and installation techniques on show included intelligent labour saving products such as, Uzin NC 111 BiColor, a plaster compound for the preparation of smooth base that includes a compound which changes colour from bright green to salmon pink when ready for application. SELIT Dämmtechnik displayed their new Selit Style product featuring laser-printed strips that can be matched with the floor using an innovative printing process.

The Ô MUR system from the French firm of the same name allows uniform wall and floor design. With this wall installation system, parquet flooring with a click connection can be applied not only horizontally, but also to the walls. Stäubli, a developer of mechatronic solutions for floor coverings, woven carpets and hand- Prizewinning exhibits in looms, also displayed a wide range of ‘used’ woven carpets (De Poortere, Stefany Home the Carpet Design Awards look carpet patterns with realistic wear & Living, Hossein Rezvani). Wool and silk 2019 marks, woven on ALPHA 500 series carpet handcrafted carpets and superior-quality On Saturday evening came the much looms. woven carpets with coloured geometrical anticipated announcement of the winners or graphic patterns and strong black-white of the Carpet Design Awards 2019, given in Also on show were products with a more contrasts also had strong appeal (Claire recognition of outstanding combinations understated sheen, for example in superior Gaudion, Osta Carpets, Jaipur Rugs, Hanse of quality, design and innovation. The Best quality carpets such as ‘Ghom Copper’ Home Collection, Zollanvari). Studio Artist Design award went to Create & from Hossein Rezvani, ‘Reflections’ from Connect, The Chameleon Carpet from the Art Resources and ‘Argent’ from Choudhary Flair Flooring displayed the results of its Beate von Harten studio. The jury praised Exports. New wool carpet collections from partnership with the Victoria & Albert the idea of literally getting lost in the Creative Matters such as ‘Veil’ featured Museum in London. The striking zigzag multiple fabric layers. Edelgrund won two silver-grey tones. Grey was featured as a design of ‘Salon’ is a magnified detail of awards, for ‘Bijar’ (Best Flatweave Design) trend colour for superior quality products at an art deco carpet contained in the V&A and Best Communication for its advertising numerous stands. ‘Super Smooth on Red collection. campaign. The winner of the CDA for Best Denim’ by Rug Star attracted considerable Modern Design Superior was ‘Spartan attention with its tufted rayon surface and Prado Rugs, a manufacturer and exporter Plumage’ by Zollanvari International. The the red cotton material of the carpet base of machine-made carpets from Egypt, Berlin trend label Rug Star was the winner showing through at an open point in the delighted tradeshow visitors with its in the Best Traditional-Modern Design design. ‘Dazzie’ from Saraswatii Global, a high-quality wool carpets following category with ‘Balouch LightPink’. It also masterpiece of the knotter’s art, with a fine, the patented design principles of bio won the Best Interior Installation award irregular three-dimensional silk surface geometry. According to this principle, for its ‘Magnificent Old- Portland Style structure was particularly impressive in geometric patterns, circles, angles and House’, a photo project realised in the USA. dark grey. waveform patterns are thought to create The jury experts stated that, “the new and harmonising and therapeutic effects by old world come together in this exciting Much in demand along with these activating especially positive energies in interior interpretation,” agreeing it was an examples of outstanding design was the the environment and our bodies. outstanding example of how carpets can equally exclusive ‘used’ look in textile transform an interior. ▲

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MMFA focuses on quality criteria for modular multilayer flooring

With modular multilayer flooring (MMF) currently booming and new types of product construction being launched all the time, the international Below: MMF wood and cork flooring landscape has seen a significant change flooring. within a short space of time. Whilst sales figures are climbing, the wealth of products makes the market increasingly complex, meaning more technical expertise is required, when it comes to marketing. In its role as a European association, the Multilayer Modular Flooring Association (MMFA) wants to actively shape future Above: MMF bio- developments and as such is focusing on its own research projects and flooring involvement with ongoing standardisation work.

Carl Ruland, Convener of the MMFA Market Development Committee, explains, “Sales figures for MMFA members continued to rise in 2018, and in 2019 we forecast continuing sales growth for all product categories and markets within the MMF segment. For MMF flooring with HDF core, the Association currently estimates that its members hold a world market share in excess of 90%. By 2017, MMFA producers had already achieved global sales in this category, of which Floorcovering Association of Victoria Inc. 80% were accounted for by Germany, Austria and Switzerland. In 2018, the total quantity rose even further. NEW APPOINTMENT “The success of MMF flooring has attracted many new suppliers to the As detailed in the previous edition, FAV were looking to appoint market, leading to a significant increase in the range of products on an OH&S / Compliance Officer. We are pleased to announce that offer,” explained MMFA President Matthias Windmöller. “Naturally, the position has been filled and the successful applicant was Bob this is why we always need to keep a close eye on the subject of quality Dolman. Bob joins FAV after spending 14 years as an organiser with control and product characteristics. One of the aims of our Association the CFMEU Manufacturing Division, formerly FFTS, FFPD divisions. is to achieve transparency, which is absolutely essential to ensure that Both the FAV committee and Bob are confident and excited at the customers are not disappointed and to be able to fully exploit potential.” prospect of Bob not only carrying out his OH&S / Compliance duties, It means that the communication between industry and commerce and but also the potential to use his previous experience and business the fast pace of innovation must keep up with each other. relationships to further grow the FAV membership and to address issues, either current or potential in a timely and confidential A further aim of the MMFA is to impose reliable product quality. To manner. achieve this, international standards should be adapted to product Bob can be contacted during business hours on 0419114530 or developments as quickly as possible. Some mixed products are [email protected] currently not covered by clear evaluations or standards. To address this, MMFA members made the decision in spring 2018 to once Don’t forget to submit your entries for the FAV awards 2019 again raise the Association’s research budget. The MMFA undertakes Email : [email protected] in-depth fundamental research so it can play a role in developing the

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This multilayer flooring has been content of international standards. At the top Below: of innovative and ecological approaches and manufactured using epoxidises soybean oil of the to-do list is the key task of defining materials. The MMFA views this as a positive as a bio-based plasticiser. meaningful product clusters and appropriate trend, as Windmöller commented: “We are evaluation criteria for the various types of delighted to see sustainable concepts being multilayer floors. This will lead to a better put into practice in our business sector. This understanding of the products and their is another area where our members can application for all concerned. count themselves amongst the pioneers.” MMF products groups Joining in 2019: new now in categories Wood – members Tarkett and Polymer – Mixed Neodecortech At their autumn meeting held in Cologne in 2018/2019 is a time of renewed growth for the November 2018, members of the MMFA agreed MMFA. As of January 2019, Tarkett France and to reclassify the various MMF product groups. the Italian decor paper printer Neodecortech In this regard, the Association also made a will be joining the ranks of the MMFA clear commitment to bring together the variety network. This means that from 2019 onwards, of products in this class under the generic term MMFA statistics will be able to reflect an even “MMF”. Sebastian Wendel, convener of the broader market situation. The Association is MMFA Technical Committee, gave a summary currently made up of 23 ordinary members, of the outcome: “We are retaining our existing 26 associate members and two supporting classification system for MMF products, but members. For the benefit of its main buyer we wanted to move away from the concept of markets, the MMFA is also expanding its Classes 1, 2 and 3.” So, from now on we will language options online at www.mmfa.eu. categorise according to the construction of the Above: This environmentally Dating back to October 2018, all technical MMF – namely wood, polymer or mixed. friendly flooring is made from recycled content has been accessible in French as well leather, natural latex, natural fats and as German and English (including the MMFA The category ‘Wood’ (previously Class 1) natural tanning agents. Technical Bulletins which are available to applies to products with a wood-based core. download free of charge), and the plan is The category ‘Polymer’ (previously Class Products are becoming for Dutch to be added in 2019. This gives 2) includes polymer-based and polymer “greener” a wider range of international user’s direct composite-based substrates and is divided into The MMF sector is investing heavily in the access to the specialised information, thereby heterogeneous, (semi-) resilient LVT Click continuous improvement of MMF products enhancing market transparency in the products (mostly in accordance with EN 10582, in terms of application, installation and multilayer segment. previously Class 2A) and the more stable Rigid environmental performance. Bio-based products (usually in accordance with EN products and those based on sustainable, The MMFA is also collaborating with 16511, previously Class 2B). ‘Rigid’ includes renewable raw materials have very other industry associations – the ECRA, polymer Click products based on either EPC interesting potential, and much effort is ERFMI and EPLF – working towards the (Expanded Polymer Core – polymer foam being put into devising new formulations establishment of the EuFCA (European Floor middle layer) or SPC (Solid Polymer Core – for flooring that is as low-emission and Covering Association), a new European high-filled middle layer). Lastly, the category eco-friendly as is possible. Many brand umbrella organisation. This “Association of ‘Mixed’ includes all other types of construction manufacturers are already using alternative Associations” will be located in Brussels and (previously Class 3). In all three categories, the softeners or are dispensing completely its purpose will be to represent the interests of polymers can be either PVC or other synthetic with conventional PVC and in its place are the industry in a universal, effective manner. material alternatives. This classification using polymers belonging to the group of system continues to form the basis of the sales polyolefins. On the other hand, others are The MMFA will hold its next Annual General statistics which are made up of quarterly sales focusing on rigid products with a mineral Meeting on 2 & 3 April 2019 in Augsburg and figures reported by ordinary MMFA members core. This is where the current dynamics of Buttenwiesen (Germany) at the invitation of (producers). the market are very exciting, due to the use associate member Surteco SE. ▲

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Large wins for Flowcrete at the FeRFA Awards 2018

The Resin Flooring Association (FeRFA) Below: Flowcrete was awarded for its work represents major businesses and organisations on the Macallan Distillery in Scotland. involved in resin flooring, screeding and surface preparation. FeRFA’s annual awards event was held at St Johns Hotel, Solihull, on November 23rd to celebrate the best of the resin flooring industry’s achievements from over the past year.

This year Flowcrete won the Large Industrial Flowcrete accepting the Large Project of the Year and Large Commercial Above: Industrial Project Award at the FeRFA Awards. Project of the Year categories at the FeRFA 2018 Best Practise Awards. Flowcrete UK’s The resin-flooring manufacturer was also resistant floors for the main tourist routes, a Managing Director, Kevin Potter said, “We’re nominated in the Innovation Award category high-gloss and shiny black epoxy surface in so proud and delighted to have been presented for it’s fast curing terrazzo system Mondéco the cask room, a natural-effect stone carpet with these awards! Winning two categories Rapide. for the external perimeter as well as other is a fantastic testament to the hard work and assorted screeds, primers and coatings. commitment of the Flowcrete UK team as well The Macallan, which was undertaken with as the quality of our flooring solutions.” applicator partner IFT, raised a number At M-SParc, it was vital that the flooring of challenges. The distillery’s floor had to reflected the aesthetics and style of the site’s At the awards ceremony Flowcrete was first withstand the demands of high-end whisky architectural concept. To achieve this, the presented with the Large Industrial Project production while providing a safe, visually applicator Coatech installed Peran Comfort of the Year award, in recognition of work at attractive and on-brand finish. Over 21,000 with Rustik Glamourstone to create a The Macallan’s new whisky distillery. This square metres of Flowcrete’s systems were continuous ribbon of flooring that connected was soon followed up by winning the Large chosen to ensure that the floor in each part of the outside areas to the inside. The bespoke, Commercial Project of the Year category The Macallan’s site was up to the task at hand. decorative finish that was required was for the Menai Science Park’s (M-SParc) This included a robust polyurethane coating finished to the client’s high standards and in Flowcrete floor. for the production areas, fast curing and slip time for the science park’s grand opening. ▲ Overseas News 64

DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR Exhibition Update

Shanghai just as importantly, co-organized by Belgium, Germany and the Netherlands From 26 to 28 March 2019, the floor Treniq international interiors network, the also come back to the show to present a covering industry will meet again in international crew of 20 flooring buyers large variety of products including but not Shanghai to see the newest products and will tour the carpet and wood halls. limited to machine-made carpets and rugs. innovations in the world of flooring at DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR. This year’s Wood Flooring - (Halls Resilient Flooring - (Halls show has attracted over 1,500 exhibitors E1-E4) E6-E7/N3-N5) from 40 countries spread out in 15 The wood flooring sector will present the In 2019, the resilient sector is expanding to exhibition halls covering a total gross latest innovations in solid wood, engineered a total of 5 Halls with famous international exhibition area of 175,000 square meters. wood, laminate, cork, bamboo, and WPC brands like Gerflor, Armstrong and LG flooring. International companies like Hausys returning to the show. The SPC A focus on trending topics Swiss Krono, Classen, Kaindl, Faus, Parador, flooring market continues to grow with even InnovAction will hold its 7th edition in 2019 Alsapan, Balterio, Berry Alloc, Quickstep, more attending exhibitors compared to last covering new products from 18 companies Granorte, Home Legend are gathering in year’s show. Another highlight of DOMOTEX which will compete to win one of the 2019 Halls E1 and E3 to expand their business asia/CHINAFLOOR will be E7 that was Best Products Awards. The other professional in Asia Pacific. At the same time, Nature, specifically created for sports flooring forums include events such as the World the famous domestic wood flooring brand, presenting all kinds of new products. WPC Flooring Forum, Luxury Brands Carpet returns to the Shanghai show. Last, but indoor and outdoor flooring has become Show, Chinese Original Carpet Design not least, the solid wood heating flooring another new trend in resilient flooring. Show and MaterialDistrict. One day before pavilion will have famous brands such the official opening of its 21st edition, the as Teclic, Bloor, Yanni, Jinyi, Linchang, FLOORTECH asia - (Halls organizers of DOMOTEX asia/CHINAFLOOR Minghe, Nuogao, Moganshan, and Jinxiang E5-E6) along with China National Forestry Industry in its premiere appearance. The FLOORTECH asia display area has Association are hosting the international more than doubled in size and will occupy Wood Flooring Forum 2019. The Forum will Carpet - (Halls W1-W5) over 21,000 square meters across two give wood flooring manufacturers, buyers and The country pavilions from Iran, Turkey exhibition halls this year. In Hall E5 associations an overview of the opportunities and India are returning to the show with a specifically, domestic companies such as and obstacles in the international wood significantly increased space. In addition, Qingsu, Zhisheng Machinery and JWELL flooring market addressing topics such the Afghanistan pavilion outstandingly will be launching their newest products at as legal, trade and environmental issues expands from 171 to 355 square meters. the exhibition. ▲ affecting the flooring industry. International quality buyers The dedicated international buyer delegations underline the show’s international importance in the global flooring industry. An Australian delegation will be hosted for the second time; a hosted buyer program for wood and bamboo flooring will bring professionals from all around the world to conduct B2B meetings with exhibiting manufacturers;

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