MARVELLOUS MARKETING FOR
MASTER INSTALLERS Progress through the Quick-Step Master Installer programme to benefit from an unparalleled range of marketing materials.
The Quick-Step Master Installer programme, only available through the Academy for Excellence in Flooring, is one of the industry’s most-recognised and valued qualifications. But it’s not just the pride of completing the intense course that qualified installers leave with. They also depart with access to a range of materials designed to make promotion of their new status easy.
Firstly, there’s the Master Installer ID card and registration number, a ticket to an exclusive and valuable listing on the Quick-Step website. Every qualified Master Installer will also receive a full set of swatches (either laminate or LVT depending on the course) and a Master Installer vehicle sticker. A document wallet is also provided which contains pen, pencil, quotation pad and lifetime
IVC COMMERCIAL OVERCOMES THE CHALLENGE AT
LONDON OFFICES When the poor subfloor condition of a London office building presented a challenge, IVC Commercial provided the solution in LayRed 55 engineered vinyl flooring.
The Upper Street, London offices of real estate investment firm, Cain International have been redesigned by award-winning design and build firm Modus Workspace, using IVC Commercial’s LayRed 55 engineered acoustic vinyl flooring. Delivering a workplace that has a home-like feel and captured a ‘modern heritage’ look, Modus Workspace opted for the durability and maintenance of vinyl flooring for the first, second and third floors of the office.
Ali Mackechnie, Project Designer, Modus Workspace, said: “We wanted to create a residential feel to the offices and so took inspiration from the classic style of wooden floors. We wanted a vinyl plank that could withstand high traffic in Cain international’s busy offices.”
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installation warranty forms; all branded to highlight membership of this first-class and exclusive programme.
Lee Thompson, Academy for Excellence in Flooring, said: “Every homeowner wants to know that they are selecting a trusted professional for the fitting of their floor and the Master Installer badge is proof. We provide a range of materials to every qualified installer so they can make the most of their new status as one of the best professionals in the industry.”
The listing on
www.quick-step.co.uk is an invaluable link to direct business, both with homeowners looking for installers and in building relationships with local retailers. In 2020 alone, the website received more than 100,000 stockist enquiries and 14,000 searches for installers. Membership to the Master Installer scheme also includes a free technical helpline and branded clothing.
On removal of the old floorcovering during the build, the subfloor revealed its poor condition and so contractor, Medifloor, was tasked with finding the solution. It took the usual remedial actions of repair and re-screed, but also recommended the use of IVC Commercial’s LayRed 55 engineered vinyl flooring.
Featuring a rigid core and built-in underlay to combat uneven subfloors, LayRed 55 is IVC Commercial’s fast- and-easy-to-install luxury vinyl tile solution. Durable, easy to maintain, quiet and comfortable underfoot, it is ideal for overcoming installation problems while delivering a high- performance floor.
Jim Gordon, Medifloor, explained: “The subfloor was problematic and very uneven. We repaired and re-
The Master Installer programme is available for wood and laminate and LVT floors. The three-day pass or fail course covers practical, technical, and theory knowledge to ensure that the programme represents the industry’s most highly skilled installers. All Master Installers are required to refresh their skills every three-years to ensure that high standards of workmanship are upheld.
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screeded as is normal practice, but also recommended LayRed 55 as a way of ensuring that any remaining unevenness didn’t impact on the final finish, as vinyl plank floors are particularly sensitive to subfloor condition. The click fit also helped us to minimise installation time.”
Available in true-to-life wood and stone looks, including the classic grain of Blackjack Oak chosen by Modus Workspace, LayRed 55 is made from 30% recycled content in Belgium using renewable energy.
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