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LOOSE LAY LVT Polyflor, commercial and residential vinyl flooring specialist, has recently launched the Expona SimpLay PUR range of loose-lay luxury vinyl tiles (LVT) as the latest addition to the Expona family of premium vinyl floor coverings.


The Expona SimpLay collection of loose-lay vinyl tiles and planks for heavy commercial interiors offers authentic reproductions of beautiful natural materials presented in an adhesive- free, ready-to-lay product designed to reduce installation time. Living up to Expona’s reputation for offering high- design flooring, the new range includes 38 stunning designs featuring a variety of both traditional and contemporary wood, stone and textile effects.


Expona SimpLay’s unique, non- skid honeycomb backing layer and thicker 5mm gauge ensures that the tiles stay in position to create a robust and hardwearing floorcovering for high traffic, heavy commercial environments such as the office, retail and leisure sectors. As it is a loose- lay product which can be installed


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deadlines are tight and clients require a quick turnaround. As an adhesive- free loose-lay LVT, this product is also ideal for creating temporary installations such as pop up shops and exhibition spaces.”


Image 1 - Expona SimpLay PUR loose lay luxury vinyl tiles in Limed Concrete and Black Concrete


over many different types of existing floorcoverings, subfloor preparation is significantly reduced and each plank or tile can be installed, lifted and reinstalled elsewhere without leaving any residue.


Tom Rollo, Polyflor’s Marketing Manager, commented: “We see Expona SimpLay as a practical choice when


Redbacks Cushioning Limited, manufacturers of the world’s only patented, ‘leaf-spring’, non-foam or gel kneepads, have introduced a new strapped version as an addition to their original, highly popular product for pocketed work trousers.


The new product has been designed, overseen and approved by a senior ergonomist, clinical scientist and biomedical engineer and retains the company’s award-winning cushioning technology which incorporates a flexible TPE (Thermo Plastic Elastomer) leaf-spring set within a unique honeycomb matrix.


Soft, elasticated neoprene straps, which have dust and particle resistant fastenings, allow the kneepads to be


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This new Expona SimpLay collection joins the high performance Expona range which now includes Expona Design and Expona Commercial luxury vinyl tiles, Expona Control - the world’s first LVT featuring sustainable wet-slip-resistance, and Expona Flow vinyl sheet flooring. Like other Expona products, this highly durable loose lay floor-covering is enhanced with Polyflor PUR, Polyflor’s exclusive and robust polyurethane reinforcement which is cross-linked and UV cured to protect the floor and reduce ongoing maintenance costs.


Expona SimpLay’s environmental credentials are impressive, achieving a generic BRE A+ rating in major use areas and Indoor Air Comfort Gold, assuring that VOC emissions are below any globally determined levels. It is also 100% recyclable via the Recofloor recycling scheme and contains an average of 20% recycled content.


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worn on bare skin without chafing, or over trousers, and ensure that they stay in the correct position when kneeling, walking or sitting.


The pads have a water-resistant covering and a soft, breathable inner fabric that wicks away sweat whilst providing thermal protection from warm or cold surfaces. Scientifically proven to reduce point pressure and distribute weight evenly, the impact forces associated with kneeling are absorbed giving added protection against back and neck pain.


Durable and hardwearing, Redbacks strapped kneepads give the user unrivalled, all-day comfort and long-term protection even in the harshest environments.


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