PRODUCTS We take a look at some of the latest produ
workmanship warranty for all Quick-Step installations, but are gifted the knowledge and expertise that will stand them in good stead for any flooring types covered in course content.
“Here at the Academy, we do not hide the fact we are supported by two of the most prestigious flooring brands as this gives us a significant advantage,” commented Lee Thompson, technical manager. “Yet as with any other training course, the knowledge learnt can be applied to any flooring of the same type, meaning that our Master Installers are some of the most highly skilled around”.
KNOWLEDGE IS NOT LIMITED
WHEN GAINED AT THE ACADEMY While powered by Quick-Step and Pergo, the skills and knowledge gained at the Academy for Excellence in Flooring are eminently adaptable and can be employed when installing any wood, laminate or LVT floor.
Learning from some of the most experienced hands in the industry, installers qualified through the Master Installer programme are not only able to provide a two-year
With a range of courses covering the installation of laminate, engineered wood and LVT flooring, the Academy for Excellence in Flooring is considered as one of the UK’s foremost training facilities for the flooring industry. Equipped with 10 large training bays that simulate a variety of real- world installation scenarios, the 6,500ft2 a classroom and breakout areas.
Course dates in 2016 are already filling fast with no availability during January or February. The Academy runs Level 1 (beginner) and Master Installer courses, as well as separate dedicated Measuring & Quoting and Wood Sanding & Finishing courses.
www.quick-step-academy.co.uk
facility also houses
INTERFACE BRINGS COMMON THEME TO
GLOBAL BUSINESSES Common Theme, the latest collection from modular flooring manufacturer Interface, helps designers working for multi-national companies to create a consistent identity in office interiors around the world.
Inspired by the latest global trends, the range’s subtle but distinctive grey palette provides a foundation for interiors which will resonate in design cultures around the world.
The products can be used to zone areas in open-plan office spaces through the use of varied textures and colour ways in the collection. The products in the range perfectly complement brighter accent colours featured in Interface’s other global collections, such as Human Nature and Urban Retreat.
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Karen Lambert, Marketing Director UK/Ireland at Interface, said: “Having spoken to designers, we know that they are increasingly seeking out flooring products which provide a base for sophisticated design, in colour palettes that transcend across different cultures. Having access to products which provide this flexibility allows them to create a recognisable identity in interiors across the international offices of the businesses they work for. The Common Theme range is designed to facilitate that, by offering a product which ties into global colour trends.”
In line with Interface’s Mission Zero pledge to eliminate any negative impact it has on the environment by 2020, the range contains recycled yarn, and come with Interface’s Cool Carpet guarantee - the company’s carbon emissions offsetting service - as standard.
www.interface.com
www.tomorrowscontractfloors.com
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